Finance Officer

at  Project HOPE

FINANCE OFFICER, GLOBAL HEALTH

Location:
Silla Zeka Plaza, 29 Adebayo Adedeji Crescent
Utako, ABUJA
Nigeria
Project HOPE is an international NGO of more than 900 engaged employees and hundreds of volunteers who work in more than 25 countries, responding to the world’s most pressing global health challenges. Throughout our 60-year legacy, Project HOPE has treated millions of patients and provided more than $3 billion worth of medicines to local health care organizations around the world. We have helped build hundreds of health programs from the ground up and responded to humanitarian crises worldwide.

CODE OF CONDUCT

It is our shared responsibility and obligation to treat each other with respect, take affirmative steps to prevent matters involving Sexual Exploitation & Abuse and Trafficking in Persons, and to disclose all potential and actual violations of our Code of Conduct, which may include Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption, Discrimination or Harassment. Together we can reinforce a culture of respect, integrity, accountability, and transparency.
The People-to-People Health Foundation, Nigeria (PPHFN) is currently seeking a Finance Officer to support the THRIVE South deployment and Award management

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Social Sciences, Business Administration and/or in a relevant field of study
• Chartered Accountant
• Preferably has a Master’s degree
• Prior Grant Management training/experience

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of five (5) years of managerial experience in a non-profit organization or equivalent experience, training and education
• Extensive experience in the administrative and financial management of overseas programs at the management level
• Extensive experience in working with computerized accounting systems
• Comprehensive knowledge and working experience with USAID, World Bank, EU, DfID and other donors preferred
• Experience in developing and managing procurement and logistical procedures and policies

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Project HOPE employees work in the global health field and may be required to travel or work in countries where working conditions are classified as “hardship”.
• Travel for extended periods by air and other modes of transportation.
• Must be mobile in an office environment and able to use standard office equipment and must be able to communicate in verbal and written form.
• Typical office environment with exposure to a minimal noise level