The National Universities Commission (NUC) on Monday announced the suspension of all Part-Time Programmes run by universities in the country.
The Executive Secretary of the commission, Prof. Julius Okojie also
announced the results of accreditation of courses run by the National
Open University of Nigeria (NOUN).
Okojie said the suspension of the part- time programmes was to enable
the regulatory body “streamline” them. He said the work of the
universities’ regulatory body was becoming more difficult because of the
“products of the system” and urged the institutions to cooperate with
the NUC to evolve a more focused and credible system.
“For now all part time programmes have been suspended. We are going
to streamline them. “No university should have more than 20 per cent of
their student population on part-time with excess capacity to teach.
“All part time programmes must be located on campus. We do not want
satellite campuses anymore,” he said.
The executive secretary said henceforth universities must score over
70 per cent in all areas of assessment, including the provision of
library facilities before it would be accredited. “But if your library
facilities are poor or sub standard, even if you score over 70 per cent,
you will not be considered fit enough for accreditation,” he stated.
Okojie said that out of the 31 programmes evaluated for the NOUN, 30
were accredited. He said that four programmes of the university were
granted full accreditation, 26 others accredited on interim basis while
one programme was denied accreditation.
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Wednesday, 27 June 2012
Benue State University Releases 2012/2013 Post UTME Result
The result of the 2012/2013 Post UTME Screening of the Benue State University, Makurdi that was conducted between June 8th to 9th has been released.
Candidates who participated in the exercise should go to any of the underlisted banks and pay a sum of N500 five hundred naira into the school bank account after which a pin wil be given to them to access their apptitude test score.
The approved banks include all branches of the following banks around Makurdi:
Ecobank, Firstbank, Union bank, GT bank, Zenith bank.
According to the registrar, the result is a mere notification of performance, and not an evidence of admission into the university.
All such result checking is done in the university portal at www.bsum.edu.ng
Candidates who participated in the exercise should go to any of the underlisted banks and pay a sum of N500 five hundred naira into the school bank account after which a pin wil be given to them to access their apptitude test score.
The approved banks include all branches of the following banks around Makurdi:
Ecobank, Firstbank, Union bank, GT bank, Zenith bank.
According to the registrar, the result is a mere notification of performance, and not an evidence of admission into the university.
All such result checking is done in the university portal at www.bsum.edu.ng
Modibbo Adama University of Technology Begins 2012/2013 Post-UTME
Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola, (MAUTECH) formerly known as Federal University of Technology, Yola (FUTY) Adamawa State has released her 2012/2013 Post-UTME Registration Process for UTME and Direct Entry Candidates.
Eligibility
The 2012/2013 Post-UTME is open to UTME and Direct Entry candidates who scored a minimum of 180 points in 2012 UTME examinations or obtained a Lower Credit and Merit grades in Diploma and NCE levels respectively.Registration
Candidates who qualify to write this post-utme are to Purchase PIN No for the 2012 Post UTME/DE screening at Zenith Bank’s branches in Yola, Jalingo, Mubi and Gombe at the cost of one thousand naira (N1,000.00) only.Once the PIN is purchased, you are to register your personal details online at the university website at www.mautech.edu.ng and print a copy to be presented during the screening exercise, along with a copy of O’level and A’ credentials.
The exam proper will commence Monday 9th to Saturday 14th July 2012, at the University Computer Centre by 8:00 am daily. The actual scheduled screening dates and time table will be released later.
University of Calabar Releases 2012/2013 Post UTME Result
University of Calabar have finally released their 2012/2013 postutme result. You are required to logon with a result checking scratch card.
If you are in Calabar, you can get the scratch card at Enterprise Bank or Unical microfinance bank all in Calabar (go with at least 1500 because of bank charges).
You can also buy the paper scratch card at the school premises for at least 1000 naira. If you are outside Calabar, you can generate a pin from the portal by clicking ‘buy from bank’. You can also use you Atm card to buy your pin by clicking ‘buy with atm’ from the same website ( Note: only Visa and Mastercard are allowed).
Once you have your PIN, visit the official result checking website/portal with your Jamb Registration Number by clicking here.
If you are in Calabar, you can get the scratch card at Enterprise Bank or Unical microfinance bank all in Calabar (go with at least 1500 because of bank charges).
You can also buy the paper scratch card at the school premises for at least 1000 naira. If you are outside Calabar, you can generate a pin from the portal by clicking ‘buy from bank’. You can also use you Atm card to buy your pin by clicking ‘buy with atm’ from the same website ( Note: only Visa and Mastercard are allowed).
Once you have your PIN, visit the official result checking website/portal with your Jamb Registration Number by clicking here.
Mercy Corps Recent Vacancies
MONITORING, LEARNING & EVALUATION ADVISOR
TRACKING CODE: 218125-927JOB DESCRIPTION
This position is contingent upon funding and donor approval.
PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: Mercy Corps works almost exclusively in fragile and conflict-affected environments. While we recognize that these are difficult places to operate, we believe that transitional environments – countries affected by civil wars, economic and political crisis, or natural disasters – offer tremendous opportunities for positive change. We currently implement over 30 integrated peacebuilding and economic development programs in some of the world’s toughest places, including Ethiopia, Liberia, Somalia, Sudan, and Uganda.
Contingent upon award, Mercy Corps anticipates starting a new integrated peacebuilding and economic development program in the Middle Belt states of Nigeria. Starting in August, this three-year program will incorporate strong economic development and natural resource management elements in order to address underlying drivers of conflict and build cooperation between conflicting communities and build links between communities, private sector and governmental processes.
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY: The Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Advisor will provide leadership, in collaboration with the Program Manager and the Country Director, in all aspects of monitoring, evaluation and information management. The MEL Advisor will contribute to program planning to ensure adherence to Mercy Corps’ standards, including the use of standardized indicators and documentation methodologies. Throughout the life of the program, s/he will be the senior leader responsible for cross-cutting programmatic information management within the framework of the program, monitoring and evaluation, ensuring that information collected is reflected upon, used for continuous improvement of ongoing programs, and is incorporated into consistently high quality reports. S/he will have responsibility for leading research efforts, networking with research agencies, documenting project impacts, and overseeing field-based M&E staff.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Technical Leadership
Ensure that monitoring systems meet the requirements of the donor and that performance results can be used for continuous improvement.
Adapt existing Mercy Corps monitoring tools, as well as propose new ways of measuring change through the use of both quantitative and qualitative data collection tools, analysis of secondary data, and, where appropriate, remote monitoring techniques.
Coordinate internal and external reviews and lead the analysis of findings, with a strong emphasis on learning.
As a strategic leader, actively participate in management meetings and country-wide strategy sessions.
Strengthen staff capacity in qualitative and quantitative monitoring and evaluation tools through comprehensive staff training and coaching.
Take the lead in aligning, collecting and reporting on relevant program indicators to the organizational-wide M&E system, Mission Metrics.
Management of the Program Monitoring, Evaluation and Information System
Ensure that the Integrated Peacebuilding and Economic Development program gathers, maintains and reports upon quality and verifiable data using valid and appropriate qualitative and quantitative tools.
Establish and manage a database to track progress towards meeting project goals and objectives.
Address shortfalls in monitoring, evaluation and information management that affect program implementation.
Communication
Strengthen linkages with other internal agency resources, including the Learning Management System, Digital Library, the Hub, and Clearspace, to enhance organizational learning.
Coordinate with Mercy Corps’ HQ-based Technical Support Unit (TSU) to guide process of ex-ante, ex-post and midterm evaluation, from the design, implementation and documentation phases.
Participate in M&E-related working groups and maintain close working relationships with MEL counterparts in other relevant international NGOs, and local NGOs and associations in Nigeria.
Research Coordination
Identify quality research partners and increase their capacity to examine and document issues related to (1) the economic cost of conflict on pastoralist livelihoods and related markets and (2) the benefits of gazetting and grazing reserves to the quality of life, and livelihoods, of pastoralists.
Maintain regular contact with research agencies, oversee partnerships, work to increase their skills and product quality.
Liaise with other entities conducting related research to ensure coordination of efforts.
Organizational Learning: As part of Mercy Corps’ agency-wide Organizational Learning Initiative, all team members are responsible for spending 5% of their work time in formal and/or non-formal professional learning activities.
ACCOUNTABILITY TO BENEFICIARIES:
Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our participants and to international standards guiding international relief and development work while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: MEL Project Team
ACCOUNTABILITY:
REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Program Manager – Integrated Peacebuilding and Economic Development
WORKS DIRECTLY WITH: Mercy Corps, finance, and country representation departments in Abuja. The Program Manager works directly with relevant Mercy Corps headquarters units as necessary, including Mercy Corps’ Conflict Management Group and Economic and Market Development team and various administrative/financial units.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
Postgraduate degree in development studies, research methods, statistics, social sciences, measurement and evaluation, project planning and management or other relevant field preferred.
Minimum 3-5 years of active M&E work experience in development programming required; ideal candidate will have both theoretical and practical background in M&E and skilled in qualitative and quantitative M&E methodologies and techniques.
Familiarity and experience with both peacebuilding programming and either economic development or natural resource management programming, preferably in insecure or transitional environments and/or in West Africa.
Familiarity with the Nigerian context is a plus
Knowledge of major aspects of program development, implementation and documentation and excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
Excellent computer skills, including experience with: Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Epi-Info, Epi-Data, SPSS, Access, SQL, and any other statistical packages.
Demonstrated understanding of intermediate and advanced statistics and the ability to summarize, generalize, and make predictions from large data sets.
Ability to conceptualize, plan and implement program activities creatively, as well as possess the ability to analyze data and utilize lessons learned for the continuous improvement of program implementation and to promote a culture of learning.
Fluency in written and verbal English required.
SUCCESS FACTORS:
The successful MEL Advisor will have the ability to multi-task, set priorities, and work under tight deadlines within a complex team. S/he will demonstrate strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills and be committed to the values and mission of Mercy Corps. S/he will take initiative and contribute to team efforts, as well as demonstrate an ability to communicate, assume leadership, and make solid decisions while working remotely from country leadership.
LIVING / ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
This position will likely be based in Abuja with up to 50% travel, primarily to locations within the Middle Belt states, where security is at times high-risk. Security in Abuja is generally good, although there are times when security is an issue. Housing, health care, water, electricity and consumer goods are all reasonably accessible and there are good international and domestic travel options from Abuja Airport.
Abuja is an accompanied location suitable for spouse/partner and/or dependents.
Mercy Corps Team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and Mercy Corps’ policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.
JOB LOCATION
Abjua, Federal Capital Territory Ng
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
CLICK LINK TO APPLY
CLOSING DATE: Friday, 17 August 2012.
TRACKING CODE: 218125-927JOB DESCRIPTION
This position is contingent upon funding and donor approval.
PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: Mercy Corps works almost exclusively in fragile and conflict-affected environments. While we recognize that these are difficult places to operate, we believe that transitional environments – countries affected by civil wars, economic and political crisis, or natural disasters – offer tremendous opportunities for positive change. We currently implement over 30 integrated peacebuilding and economic development programs in some of the world’s toughest places, including Ethiopia, Liberia, Somalia, Sudan, and Uganda.
Contingent upon award, Mercy Corps anticipates starting a new integrated peacebuilding and economic development program in the Middle Belt states of Nigeria. Starting in August, this three-year program will incorporate strong economic development and natural resource management elements in order to address underlying drivers of conflict and build cooperation between conflicting communities and build links between communities, private sector and governmental processes.
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY: The Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Advisor will provide leadership, in collaboration with the Program Manager and the Country Director, in all aspects of monitoring, evaluation and information management. The MEL Advisor will contribute to program planning to ensure adherence to Mercy Corps’ standards, including the use of standardized indicators and documentation methodologies. Throughout the life of the program, s/he will be the senior leader responsible for cross-cutting programmatic information management within the framework of the program, monitoring and evaluation, ensuring that information collected is reflected upon, used for continuous improvement of ongoing programs, and is incorporated into consistently high quality reports. S/he will have responsibility for leading research efforts, networking with research agencies, documenting project impacts, and overseeing field-based M&E staff.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Technical Leadership
Ensure that monitoring systems meet the requirements of the donor and that performance results can be used for continuous improvement.
Adapt existing Mercy Corps monitoring tools, as well as propose new ways of measuring change through the use of both quantitative and qualitative data collection tools, analysis of secondary data, and, where appropriate, remote monitoring techniques.
Coordinate internal and external reviews and lead the analysis of findings, with a strong emphasis on learning.
As a strategic leader, actively participate in management meetings and country-wide strategy sessions.
Strengthen staff capacity in qualitative and quantitative monitoring and evaluation tools through comprehensive staff training and coaching.
Take the lead in aligning, collecting and reporting on relevant program indicators to the organizational-wide M&E system, Mission Metrics.
Management of the Program Monitoring, Evaluation and Information System
Ensure that the Integrated Peacebuilding and Economic Development program gathers, maintains and reports upon quality and verifiable data using valid and appropriate qualitative and quantitative tools.
Establish and manage a database to track progress towards meeting project goals and objectives.
Address shortfalls in monitoring, evaluation and information management that affect program implementation.
Communication
Strengthen linkages with other internal agency resources, including the Learning Management System, Digital Library, the Hub, and Clearspace, to enhance organizational learning.
Coordinate with Mercy Corps’ HQ-based Technical Support Unit (TSU) to guide process of ex-ante, ex-post and midterm evaluation, from the design, implementation and documentation phases.
Participate in M&E-related working groups and maintain close working relationships with MEL counterparts in other relevant international NGOs, and local NGOs and associations in Nigeria.
Research Coordination
Identify quality research partners and increase their capacity to examine and document issues related to (1) the economic cost of conflict on pastoralist livelihoods and related markets and (2) the benefits of gazetting and grazing reserves to the quality of life, and livelihoods, of pastoralists.
Maintain regular contact with research agencies, oversee partnerships, work to increase their skills and product quality.
Liaise with other entities conducting related research to ensure coordination of efforts.
Organizational Learning: As part of Mercy Corps’ agency-wide Organizational Learning Initiative, all team members are responsible for spending 5% of their work time in formal and/or non-formal professional learning activities.
ACCOUNTABILITY TO BENEFICIARIES:
Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our participants and to international standards guiding international relief and development work while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: MEL Project Team
ACCOUNTABILITY:
REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Program Manager – Integrated Peacebuilding and Economic Development
WORKS DIRECTLY WITH: Mercy Corps, finance, and country representation departments in Abuja. The Program Manager works directly with relevant Mercy Corps headquarters units as necessary, including Mercy Corps’ Conflict Management Group and Economic and Market Development team and various administrative/financial units.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
Postgraduate degree in development studies, research methods, statistics, social sciences, measurement and evaluation, project planning and management or other relevant field preferred.
Minimum 3-5 years of active M&E work experience in development programming required; ideal candidate will have both theoretical and practical background in M&E and skilled in qualitative and quantitative M&E methodologies and techniques.
Familiarity and experience with both peacebuilding programming and either economic development or natural resource management programming, preferably in insecure or transitional environments and/or in West Africa.
Familiarity with the Nigerian context is a plus
Knowledge of major aspects of program development, implementation and documentation and excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
Excellent computer skills, including experience with: Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Epi-Info, Epi-Data, SPSS, Access, SQL, and any other statistical packages.
Demonstrated understanding of intermediate and advanced statistics and the ability to summarize, generalize, and make predictions from large data sets.
Ability to conceptualize, plan and implement program activities creatively, as well as possess the ability to analyze data and utilize lessons learned for the continuous improvement of program implementation and to promote a culture of learning.
Fluency in written and verbal English required.
SUCCESS FACTORS:
The successful MEL Advisor will have the ability to multi-task, set priorities, and work under tight deadlines within a complex team. S/he will demonstrate strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills and be committed to the values and mission of Mercy Corps. S/he will take initiative and contribute to team efforts, as well as demonstrate an ability to communicate, assume leadership, and make solid decisions while working remotely from country leadership.
LIVING / ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
This position will likely be based in Abuja with up to 50% travel, primarily to locations within the Middle Belt states, where security is at times high-risk. Security in Abuja is generally good, although there are times when security is an issue. Housing, health care, water, electricity and consumer goods are all reasonably accessible and there are good international and domestic travel options from Abuja Airport.
Abuja is an accompanied location suitable for spouse/partner and/or dependents.
Mercy Corps Team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and Mercy Corps’ policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.
JOB LOCATION
Abjua, Federal Capital Territory Ng
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
CLICK LINK TO APPLY
CLOSING DATE: Friday, 17 August 2012.
Vacancies at Actionald
HEAD; POLICY, CAMPAIGNS & COMMUNICATION SALARY: LEVEL 9
JOB REFERENCE CODE: AANHOPC&C
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS:
APPLICATION_FORM.DOC (http://www.actionaid.org/sites/files...ion_form_1.doc)
JD.DOC (http://www.actionaid.org/sites/files/actionaid/jd.doc)
To effectively strengthen our policy advocacy, campaigns and communication work and consolidate on our country strategy, ActionAid Nigeria is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the position of Head; Policy, Campaigns & Communication.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 9th July, 2012. Interview date will be communicated to short listed candidates.
ActionAid is an international anti-poverty agency working in over 40 countries, taking sides with the poor and excluded people to end poverty and injustice together. It is registered in Netherlands as a federation of affiliate programmes and commenced operations in Nigeria in 1999, through a Country Agreement signed with the National Planning Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
ActionAid Nigeria is registered with the Nigeria Corporate Affairs Commission as a national organization, and an affiliate of ActionAid International. We work partnership with civil society organisations, community based groups and social movements. We also collaborate with government agencies and support them to deliver on their obligations to the poor and excluded. We do these through service modeling, capacity building and policy influencing. Our core interventions areas include; women, education, health, human security, governance, food & agriculture.
To effectively strengthen our policy advocacy, campaigns and communication work and consolidate on our country strategy, ActionAid Nigeria is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the position of Head; Policy, Campaigns & Communication.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
• Degree in Social Sciences, Arts or Humanities is essential.
• Masters degree in Social Sciences, Arts or Humanities is essential.
EXPERIENCE
• A minimum of 10 years working experience preferably in the social development field is essential
• A minimum of 5 years experience in a management position, preferably heading a unit focused on advocacy and campaign initiatives is essential.
• Experience in working with civil society organisations, social movements and the media is essential
• Experience in fundraising and donor funds management is essential
SKILL/ABILITIES
• Excellent oral and written communication skills is essential
• Excellent conceptual, analytical, documentation and presentation skills is essential
• Excellent Skills in networking, policy advocacy and campaign work is essential
PERSONAL QUALITIES
• Strong commitment to human rights and socio economic justice and proven track record of policy advocacy and popular activism.
• Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment
• Willing and able to travel
HOW TO APPLY
All interested candidates should complete the application form accessed from
www.actionaid.org/nigeria and send as an attachment to vacancy.nigeria@actionaid.org. Only Electronically submitted forms will be entertained.
ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. Applications from women are particularly welcome. Applications are also particularly welcome from candidates living with HIV/AIDs (PLWHAs).
Closing date for receipt of applications is 9th July, 2012. Interview date will be communicated to short listed candidates.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Monday, 9 July 2012 – 11:59pm.
JOB REFERENCE CODE: AANHOPC&C
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS:
APPLICATION_FORM.DOC (http://www.actionaid.org/sites/files...ion_form_1.doc)
JD.DOC (http://www.actionaid.org/sites/files/actionaid/jd.doc)
To effectively strengthen our policy advocacy, campaigns and communication work and consolidate on our country strategy, ActionAid Nigeria is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the position of Head; Policy, Campaigns & Communication.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 9th July, 2012. Interview date will be communicated to short listed candidates.
ActionAid is an international anti-poverty agency working in over 40 countries, taking sides with the poor and excluded people to end poverty and injustice together. It is registered in Netherlands as a federation of affiliate programmes and commenced operations in Nigeria in 1999, through a Country Agreement signed with the National Planning Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
ActionAid Nigeria is registered with the Nigeria Corporate Affairs Commission as a national organization, and an affiliate of ActionAid International. We work partnership with civil society organisations, community based groups and social movements. We also collaborate with government agencies and support them to deliver on their obligations to the poor and excluded. We do these through service modeling, capacity building and policy influencing. Our core interventions areas include; women, education, health, human security, governance, food & agriculture.
To effectively strengthen our policy advocacy, campaigns and communication work and consolidate on our country strategy, ActionAid Nigeria is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the position of Head; Policy, Campaigns & Communication.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
• Degree in Social Sciences, Arts or Humanities is essential.
• Masters degree in Social Sciences, Arts or Humanities is essential.
EXPERIENCE
• A minimum of 10 years working experience preferably in the social development field is essential
• A minimum of 5 years experience in a management position, preferably heading a unit focused on advocacy and campaign initiatives is essential.
• Experience in working with civil society organisations, social movements and the media is essential
• Experience in fundraising and donor funds management is essential
SKILL/ABILITIES
• Excellent oral and written communication skills is essential
• Excellent conceptual, analytical, documentation and presentation skills is essential
• Excellent Skills in networking, policy advocacy and campaign work is essential
PERSONAL QUALITIES
• Strong commitment to human rights and socio economic justice and proven track record of policy advocacy and popular activism.
• Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment
• Willing and able to travel
HOW TO APPLY
All interested candidates should complete the application form accessed from
www.actionaid.org/nigeria and send as an attachment to vacancy.nigeria@actionaid.org. Only Electronically submitted forms will be entertained.
ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. Applications from women are particularly welcome. Applications are also particularly welcome from candidates living with HIV/AIDs (PLWHAs).
Closing date for receipt of applications is 9th July, 2012. Interview date will be communicated to short listed candidates.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Monday, 9 July 2012 – 11:59pm.
Futures Group Latest Jobs
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION MANAGER, ABUJACOMPANY PROFILE
About Futures Group, the global consulting firm, helps to protect and promote people’s well-being around the world. For 40 years, Futures Group has created lasting solutions to some of the most pressing public health challenges facing nations. We predict future health and development trends, uncover barriers to well-being, and forge on-the-ground partnerships to ensure lasting change.
POSITION SUMMARY
We are recruiting for Finance and Administration Manager for an anticipated USAID program in Nigeria to strengthen civil society. The program will strengthen civil society’s ability to influence the development and implementation of key democratic reforms at the national, state, and local levels and will work with the Government of Nigeria, USAID, civil society organizations (CSOs) and other local organizations and other donor agencies. The Finance and Administration Manager is responsible for the overall administration and financial operations for the project. The Finance and Administration Manager ensures that administrative departments are successfully managed and provides overall operations support. The Finance and Administration Manager is responsible for training and mentoring staff on all project policies and procedures, client regulations and requirements, and project systems. The Finance and Administration Manager is also expected to work closely with the Chief of Party (COP) and home office personnel to ensure compliance with all client regulations and effective and proactive management. The Finance and Administration Manager will also manage other administrative functions such as Operations, Grants, HR, Security, and other office support staff.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Design and implement systems and procedures in compliance with GRM standards, ensuring internal controls, timely response to external or internal audits and other reviews, and appropriate coordination with home office.
Manage all project finances to ensure effective use of resources in order to achieve program objectives in compliance of all donor requirements; ensure financial monitoring systems provide timely and relevant reports to Pact staff, including analysis and tracking of grant commitments (i.e. cash advances), obligations, awards and liquidations, to support efficient accountable implementation.
Mentor and train relevant staff to ensure that team members have the appropriate skill levels for their positions and are developing to their full capacity; conduct trainings for other personnel as needed to fully educate on efficient, effective financial and internal control systems, budget analysis, as well as policy and procedure awareness and compliance.
Help manage all start-up and close-out activities.
Ensure financial records organization, retention, and security.
Oversee the local Security Management Plan and oversee changes to operations to ensure that adequate risk assessment is carried out and required systems and preventative measures are introduced.
As applicable, equip appropriate staff to provide technical assistance to local NGO’s in the area of financial management and compliance.
QUALIFICATIONS
A university degree in Accounting, Auditing and Finance, Business Administration options or equivalent and an ACA/ACCA/CPA or other recognized professional accounting qualification.
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in Accounting, Auditing or Financial Business Management ;
A minimum of 3 years post qualification experience as an auditor with a recognized public or private firm or as a senior finance manager with a reputable NGO or donor agency is desirable.
Knowledge and understanding of professional accounting principles, theories, practices, and terminology (private sector , governmental, and non-profit) and ability to understand accounting practices and procedures, to analyze data, narrative reports, and workload flow charts, etc.
Narrative reports, and workload flow charts, etc.
Be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with accounting and non-accounting individuals and have a high proficiency in the use of computer, particularly in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word etc. and the ability to use various commercially available accounting software programs.
Grants under contracts experience.
Previous experience of building or enhancing civil society organization financial management capacity. Specialized Knowledge/Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Previous USAID project experience strongly preferred
Nigerian nationals strongly encouraged to apply.
Physical Demands
Regularly required to stand or sit, and move about the facility
Work Environment
Usual office working conditions free of disagreeable elements.
All applications for this position should be submitted online at www.futuresgroup.com via the Careers page. Futures Group provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.
HOW TO APPLY:
All applications for this position should be submitted online.
CLICK LINK TO APPLY
CLOSING DATE: Sunday, 15 July 2012.
NGO Jobs in Abuja
CONSULTANCY TO REDESIGN AND UPDATE THE DGD PROJECT WEBSITE
LOCATION: ABUJA, NIGERIA
TYPE OF CONTRACT: INDIVIDUAL CONTRACT
POST LEVEL: NATIONAL CONSULTANT
LANGUAGES REQUIRED: ENGLISH
STARTING DATE : ( DATE WHEN THE SELECTED CANDIDATE IS EXPECTED TO START) 15-JUL-2012
DURATION OF INITIAL CONTRACT: 1 MONTH
EXPECTED DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT: 12 MONTHS
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
SUMMARY OF KEY FUNCTIONS:
To redesign DGD website to make it more user-friendly, interractive and innovative;
Train DGD technical and non-technical staff on updating the website;
To introduce innovative services such as RSS, podcasting, user comment, etc.
To streamline content creation and boost author productivity;
To create an effective search engine;
Review and adapt website features (on a quarterly basis or when required) to ensure current applications and softwares are in place for easier navigation.
COMPETENCIES
EXPERIENCE:
REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Extensive web development, hosting and maintenance expertise and experience;
Extensive electronic communications expertise and experience;
Extensive content management expertise and experience;
Ability to facilitate and manage required processes;
Ability to provide required software and technological solutions;
Excellent writing and communication skills;
Good interpersonal skills;
Experience working on development communication related projects.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:
Strong skills in written communications in English;
Excellent spoken English is also required.
Required Skills and Experience
A degree in Computer or Information Science or a Communication or Social Science related subject with at least 5 years practical knowledge and cognate experience in Website design.
CLICK LINK TO APPLY
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 06-Jul-12.
LOCATION: ABUJA, NIGERIA
TYPE OF CONTRACT: INDIVIDUAL CONTRACT
POST LEVEL: NATIONAL CONSULTANT
LANGUAGES REQUIRED: ENGLISH
STARTING DATE : ( DATE WHEN THE SELECTED CANDIDATE IS EXPECTED TO START) 15-JUL-2012
DURATION OF INITIAL CONTRACT: 1 MONTH
EXPECTED DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT: 12 MONTHS
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
SUMMARY OF KEY FUNCTIONS:
To redesign DGD website to make it more user-friendly, interractive and innovative;
Train DGD technical and non-technical staff on updating the website;
To introduce innovative services such as RSS, podcasting, user comment, etc.
To streamline content creation and boost author productivity;
To create an effective search engine;
Review and adapt website features (on a quarterly basis or when required) to ensure current applications and softwares are in place for easier navigation.
COMPETENCIES
EXPERIENCE:
REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Extensive web development, hosting and maintenance expertise and experience;
Extensive electronic communications expertise and experience;
Extensive content management expertise and experience;
Ability to facilitate and manage required processes;
Ability to provide required software and technological solutions;
Excellent writing and communication skills;
Good interpersonal skills;
Experience working on development communication related projects.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:
Strong skills in written communications in English;
Excellent spoken English is also required.
Required Skills and Experience
A degree in Computer or Information Science or a Communication or Social Science related subject with at least 5 years practical knowledge and cognate experience in Website design.
CLICK LINK TO APPLY
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 06-Jul-12.
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