The British High Commission is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to deliver highest possible standards of service by selecting experienced and professional staff.<\/p>\n
FINANCE AND PROGRAMME MANAGER B3 (L) POSITION: FINANCE AND PROGRAMME MANAGER B3 (L) MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:<\/strong> This dynamic, three person team has a regional remit in support of upstream conflict prevention, rapid crisis response and wider UK interests. The team currently oversees a \u00a314m p.a. programme of 25 projects located in eight countries across West Africa. From April, we will manage the new Conflict Stability and Security Fund, with c.\u00a320m focused on Nigeria and the Sahel. The team will grow in size to around five staff.<\/p>\n The Finance<\/span> and Programme Officer will be responsible for the financial control and management of the projects within the remit of the Regional Conflict and Stability Team. Amongst other varied duties, the this role includes; leading on monthly and quarterly financial reporting; gathering, preparing and narrating financial data for use in London and by other stakeholders; assessing and understanding project spending profiles and managing projected expenditure against plan.<\/p>\n ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:<\/strong> Liaising with London and implementing partners to assist in invoicing and procurement processes. Programme management: To the Regional Conflict Team e.g. circulating documentation, organising seminars or making flight and hotel bookings. Changing and Improving, Language: English OTHER SKILLS \/ EXPERIENCE \/ QUALIFICATIONS: DESIRABLE: <\/strong> Learning and development opportunities: Working patterns<\/span>: Any other information (or specific local Post requirements):<\/p>\n This role is Abuja based and reports to the Regional Conflict Adviser (a UK C4 grade staff member).\u00a0 The salary is fixed at N442,149 per month, with the possibility of non-consolidated performance bonuses.\u00a0 If the successful candidate is not liable to pay Nigerian tax there will be a 10% notional tax deduction<\/span> on the basic salary.\u00a0 Contributory pension and health insurance schemes are available.<\/p>\n Working hours are from 8.00am-4.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am-1.00pm on Fridays.<\/p>\n Annual leave is 25 days, in addition to up to 14 public holidays annually.<\/p>\n NOTE:<\/strong><\/p>\n All applicants must be legally able to work in Nigeria with the correct visa\/status or work permit.
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\nOFFICE NOTICE NO \u2013 01\/15 ABJ<\/p>\n
\nSECTION: REGIONAL CONFLICT AND STABILITY TEAM, ABUJA
\nGRADE: B3 (L)
\nPOSITION TYPE: FULL TIME\/PERMANENT
\nSALARY: N 442, 149 PER MONTH<\/p>\n
\nThe British High Commission wishes to recruit a Finance and Programme Officer<\/span> at the local grade of B3 (L). The successful applicant<\/span> will join the West Africa Regional Conflict and Stability Team.<\/p>\n
\nLead on financial management:
\nCarrying out accurate monthly \/ quarterly monitoring of actual and forecast spend of the programme, through liaising with project leads across W. Africa.
\nSummarising and reporting figures to London and wider stakeholders.
\nContinuous improvement of reporting and quarterly returns processes.
\nEvaluation of proposed project budgets and assisting implementing partners in creation and maintenance of robust financial planning and reporting procedures.\u00a0 Manage and account for Overseas Development Assistance \/ Non-ODA spend across project portfolio. Provide narrative reporting to account for variances and trends.
\nProject payments and administration<\/p>\n
\nLead on use of PRISM software, including creation of supplier sites, requisitions and Purchase Orders<\/span>.<\/p>\n
\nAssist with day-to-day programme activities including support to the Regional Conflict Officer on Monitoring and Evaluation.
\nOpportunity to support our engagement with the Economic Community of West African States and analysis of conflict issues in West Africa.
\nAdministrative support:<\/p>\n
\nKey competences required for the job<\/span>:<\/p>\n
\nCollaborating and Partnering,
\nDelivering Value for Money
\nDelivering a Quality Service
\nLanguage requirements:<\/p>\n
\nLevel of language required: Fluent<\/p>\n
\nESSENTIAL ON ARRIVAL: <\/strong>
\nStrong oral and written communication skills in English.
\nHighly organised, able to take initiative and to work accurately withindeadlines and with limited supervision.
\nProficient with MS Office applications, particularly Excel.
\nAttention to detail.
\nComfortable working with figures and financial processes.<\/p>\n
\nKnowledge of the Prism accounting system
\nPrevious experience and \/ or qualifications<\/span> in financial management.
\nPrevious experience and \/ or qualifications in project \/ programme management.
\nGood customer service skills<\/span>, for dealing with implementing partners and project leads.
\nKnowledge and interest in peace, conflict and security issues in Africa.<\/p>\n
\nThe successful applicant<\/span> will be required to undertake mandatory Prism eLearning, as necessary, and will also have access to a range of Learning and Development opportunities (in-house and overseas training, e-learning, coaching etc.). There may also be the opportunity to travel occasionally within West Africa.<\/p>\n
\nPotentially open to flexible working hours (e.g. compressed) and arrangements (e.g. laptop from home), while still being a full time position.<\/p>\n
\nThe British High Commission in Abuja is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.
\nStaffs recruited locally by the British High Commission in Abuja are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Nigerian employment law.
\nReference checking and security clearances will be conducted.
\nIf you have not heard from us 3 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
\nNote: Any questions<\/span> you may have about this position will only be answered during interview, should you be invited.<\/p>\n