Director of finance and operations l SHARP l Nigeria l 2019

Chemonics seeks a director of finance and operations for the anticipated USAID Strategic HIV/AIDS Response Program (SHARP) in Nigeria. SHARP aims to support the government of Nigeria in Bayelsa, Edo, and Lagos states to strengthen service delivery and health systems. Nigerian nationals are highly encouraged to apply. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

Oversee all aspects of financial management, including financial systems implementation, budgeting, expenditure tracking, financial reporting, and accounting

Liaise with the Nigerian government, stakeholders, and counterparts in the public and private sectors

Write and contribute to reports and other deliverables

Coordinate all administrative support for program implementation, including setting up field offices, handling preparations for learning opportunities, and handling all financial aspects

Serve as the central point for coordination and communication within the program and with USAID for planning, human resources and contracts, and budgets

Scrutinize expenditures to ensure performance and outlays are commensurate

Manage programs to ensure that the HIV response is successful and cost-effective

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in accounting or a closely related discipline; and professional certification in accounting (equivalent to CPA)

Minimum seven years of experience in financial management of activities of similar complexity to SHARP  in Nigeria or a similar setting, including five years with U.S. government-funded activities

Demonstrated ability in developing and managing large budgets

Experience in West Africa preferred

Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with reporting requirements for the U.S. government and the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity

Fluency in English required

Application Instructions:

Please submit an electronic submission of your CV and cover letter to nigeriasharpTO2recruit@chemonics.com with “Director of Finance and Operations” in the subject line by October 10, 2019. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

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