LATEST JOBS, A NON - GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION, DEC. 20TH, 2011

JOB VACANCIES:
The Advertiser is a Non -governmental, non-profit, non -political humanitarian organization with headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. It’s mission is provide free Education for Children from the poorest of the poor in the society by empowering them to rediscover themselves and find their full potentials.
POST TITLE:   Program Coordinator
JOB LOCATION: Abuja
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The Program Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the Foundation and/or field activities by providing logistical support and coordinating programmatic information for the Abuja program activities,
She or he works with the Director of Operations and other staff to coordinate project activities,
She or he is also responsible for working with other field sites and partner organizations to coordinate technical assistance with, the Foundation projects in states of the Federation.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:
A master’s degree or Bachelor’s Degree with at least 3 years experience in program management and/or equivalent relevant experience,
Verbal and written language skills in English required,
Ability to work independently and take initiative,
Ability to learn competence to assess procedures,
Demonstrated competence to assess priorities and manage a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality,
Strong office and organization skills,
Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member in a complex and fast paced environment
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff, clients and consultants,
Demonstrated ability in computer skills for word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations (Microsoft Office applications preferred): and ability to learn new software packages.


POST TITLE:   Finance and Administrative Officer (FAO)

JOB LOCATION: Abuja

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Finance and Admin Officer will manage the Finance and Administrative wing of the Foundation,
He or she will responsible for all day to day accounting, check writing and managing bank account,
Following donor regulation and the foundation policy and procedures: 
Ensure the proper use, maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment, such as generators, vehicles, communication, computer units and peripherals, video and audio equipment, other office equipment and air conditioners,
Provide logistics support and coordination to all field activities and staff travel.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:
University Degree in Business Management or accounting or equivalent certification from a Business Technical School,
Minimum 3 years management experience with international funded project,
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs, especially Excel spreadsheets,
Ability to use accounting software (i.e.. Quick Books),
Demonstrate good judgment and sound financial “common sense”,
Ability to create and monitor budgets,
Understand the principals of adequate documentation and of audit and performance necessary to ensure audit compliance.

POST TITLE:   Administrative Assistant

JOB LOCATION:  Abuja

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for providing administrative and organizational support to the Foundation team,
He or She must be a self-motivated, innovative and energetic individual who is able to set priorities and willing to learn,
He/She should be of a pleasant disposition, have excellent communications skills and be able to function well under pressure,
He/She must have excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff, and consultants.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s Degree in any of the Social sciences courses,
Take responsibility for organization of the office,
Manage the office reception area and guests,
Manage program staff financial requisition system (check correctness and consistency of activity profiles, obtain approvals, triage),
Maintain a weekly electronic activity tracker and share with the Director of Operations,
Collaborate with program coordinator to prepare logistics and finances for the foundation activities
In liaison with the Program Coordinator, coordinate international and domestic travel for staff and consultants – transport and hotel arrangements,
Verbal and written language skills in English required.

POST TITLE:   Business Developer

JOB LOCATION: Abuja

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Business Developer will be responsible for managing the internal and external affairs of an existing business,
He or she must have a Masters Degree in Business Administration or a Bachelor Degree in Business,
Administration with at least 2 years working experience in a reputable organization.

NOTE: There are no relocation allowances available for these positions.


METHOD OF APPLICATION & APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Interested persons may send comprehensive resume with a brief cover letter as ONE, MS Word document to vacancyrf@yahoo.com , on or before 22nd December 2011. If you wish to be considered for a post, please specify the position for which you are applying in the subject line. Note that if the underline- instructions are not followed application will not be considered.