Job Code: 3451 Location: Port Harcourt Project Title: Market Development in the Niger Delta (MADE) Phase II Reports to: Deputy Team Leader/Operations Manager Start date: March 2018 Programme Overview
Market Development in the Niger Delta (MADE) II is a 2 year phase II of an earlier 4.5 year programme that uses the Making Markets Work for the Poor (M4P) approach to generate pro-poor and inclusive economic growth in the non-oil sectors of the nine Niger Delta States. The programme’s stated objective is to raise the incomes of at least 155,000 poor people, 50 per cent of whom will be women, by up to 15 per cent.
MADE II will also, identify and address livelihood and economic factors contributing to human trafficking, forced labour and modern day slavery in the region, particularly in Edo State. MADE II will pilot interventions aimed at tackling the root causes of MDS, strengthen efforts to combat slavery and reduce vulnerability.
A target of increasing incomes or providing livelihood opportunities to 30,000 people (as part of the target to add 155,000 incomes increases) within at risk geographies and demographic groups. MADE II will focus on sectors such as ICT, hospitality and the creative industries to support investment and growth in sectors that are seen as ‘aspirational’ and attractive to potential victims of trafficking, and thus reduce drivers for emigration
The programme’s base is Port Harcourt, with project offices in Abuja and Benin City.
Scope of work
The Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing the financial and administrative activities of the program.
This will include providing technical assistance to the staff in implementing financial procedures and to ensure compliance with national regulations and DAI procedures. The Finance Manager will be located in Port Harcourt for the duration of the program.
Tasks
Manage payroll functions (possibly in cooperation with an outsource agency)
Manage, process and account for all expenditures under the Programme with final authorization from DTL
Ensure non-billable requirements are kept to a minimum with final authorization of DTL
Provide to DTL with annual budget of expenditure as well as quarterly and monthly forecasts against budget statements
Provide actual spent on a weekly basis to DTL
Allocate projects funds among various program activities with the authorization of the DTL
Oversee and ensure adequate programme burn rate per line of budget
Set up and refine financial systems to DFID requirements with the DTL
Prepare regular reports for appropriate management as necessary or requested
Any other reasonable requests from the DTL, Project Manager or Project Accountant in London
Oversee and manage financial and administrative tasks of Finance and Administration Officers in Benin city, Port Harcourt and Abuja.
Deliverables:
Monthly financial reports to the DTL
Payroll preparation to the Outsource Agency for payment of salaries
Review monthly and quarterly budget forecasts for Program activities with the technical team for final approval by the DTL
Weekly update on the spent for DTL’s review
Monitoring of administrative tasks
Make sure procurement is done via TAMIS
Key Skills & Qualifications
Graduate degree in Economics, Accounting or related fields.
10 years’ overall finance experience working in development programs in Africa preferably in Nigeria.
Experience managing administrative tasks
Experience working with Oracle-based accounting and financial management preferred
Proven knowledge and experience working on donor programmes, preferably DFID
Demonstrate experience in similar complex programs
Excellent verbal and written skills
Fluency in English
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