Senior Associate, Operations and Logistics

Job Purpose

To perform general procurement, logistics and cash disbursement duties for Evidence Action in Nigeria
The position holder will also be the point person in managing government disbursements and returns for the Deworming program in Nigeria.

Duties and responsibilities

Engage and monitor programme transport vendors to deliver training materials, tablet poles, programme trainers, and other related programme deliverables to the right programme sites
Co-ordinate the purchase of programme promotional materials e.g. banners, fliers, T-shirts, bags etc.
Maintain healthy relationships with vendors and service providers such as transport companies, hotels, training venues and other vendors relevant to Programme Implementation
Develop customized programme budgets to be used for implementation of cascade activities
Send out relevant budgets for specific activities ahead of receipt of funds and execution of activities to the counties and sub counties
Ensure states and LGAs report back expenditure of the funds in conformity with Evidence Action Financial policy and guidelines
Coordinate all the government disbursements and returns for the deworming program in Nigeria.
Maintain filing records of all financial transactions within the organization in an orderly manner.
Prepare disbursement request forms for all government payments and attaching all required supporting documents.
Disburse cash payments as per the financial policies of Evidence Action.
Keeping track of staff expense accounts including reconciling the same and sending their statements by 15th of the subsequent month.
Support project staff and government representatives in processing their returns while attaching all required supporting documents.
Ensuring all staff and government advance accounts are zeroed out.
Ensuring completeness, accuracy and timeliness in the processing financial information.

Key performance Indicators

Tracking of all Government and staff advances
Keeping records of all staff and government returns
Ensuring all logistical support for the program
Ensuring all procurements are in line with Evidence Action procurement policies and guidelines.

Qualifications

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, logistics or a closely related field from a recognized university.
Experience in managing community based programs.
At least 3 years of experience performing responsibilities required for the position and demonstrating progress in the role.
Audit experience and managing of grants is desirable
Strong team leader and player
Excellent communication, high computer literacy levels and interpersonal skills

Working Conditions
The successful candidate will be expected to work from Abuja with regular travel to various states.

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