NGO Jobs in Nigeria at RTI for a Finance & Budget Officer,April 2012

NGO Jobs in Nigeria at RTI for a Finance & Budget Officer,April 2012
 RTI is an independent, nonprofit institute that provides research, development, and technical services to government and commercial clients worldwide.
Our mission is to improve the human condition by turning knowledge into practice.
Established in 1958 as the Research Triangle Institute, RTI has a distinguished history of scientific achievement in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory testing and chemical analysis. RTI’s staff of more than 2,800 supports projects in more than 40 countries.

JOB TITLE: FINANCE AND BUDGET SPECarT
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Finance/Budget SpeCart will contribute to and assist in the implementation of technical and management aspects of LEAD budget transparency and accountability activities, including program reporting and monitoring.
 The position is at grade 9 and reports to the senior Finance/BudgetSpeCart (SFBS).
The FBS will provide direct support and assistance to the Senior Finance/Budget SpeCart in the designand delivery of budget transparency and accountability activities, meeting component objectives and ensuring that the technical approach is integrated, effective, and well-monitored.The candidate we seek is an experienced local government finance speCart with a proven track record of training and assisting local government authorities to better account for public funds and improve overall fiscal and budget transparency.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE,SKILLS, AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree and 6 years or MA degree plus3 years experience;
Excellent communication (Verbal and written) and Interpersonal skills
Experience in working in Northern Nigeria
Degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Municipal finance, International Relations, Development Studies or related fields.
Experience in local government finance and transparency.
 
How to apply:
Please email your cover letter and CV in reverse chronological order (including email and phone contact) to [email protected] no later than April 30,2012.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.