Graduate Grants Intern at Catholic Relief Services (CRS) - Abuja & Sokoto

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an International non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over 99 countries around the world. CRS programs assist persons based on need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality. CRS works through local church and non-church partners to implement its programs, therefore, strengthening and building the capacity of these partner organizations is fundamental to programs in every country in which CRS operates. CRS re-established presence in Nigeria in 2000 and currently focuses on agriculture, health and emergency programming.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Grants Intern

Ref Code: GI101117
Locations: Abuja & Sokoto
Project: Programs / Feed the Future Nigeria Livelihoods Project 
Reports to: Grants Officer

Job Summary

• The candidate will efficiently provide support in information, clerical, and accounting services to assist the Grants team in executing processes and delivering service needs that support high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable. As part of an experienced finance team, the candidate will deliver quality support in the role, applying clearly defined accounting and financial reporting processes, procedures and service standards.

Position Requirements
Education and Experience:

• HND / BSc in Accounting, Finance or Economics
• Minimum of one year experience with an audit firm is an added advantage.
• Professional qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration a plus.
• Experience using MS Office packages, Excel and Word. Hands-on experience with data entry into online databases and forms.

Personal Skills:

• Excellent organizational skills with great attention to detail
• Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results-oriented. Able to meet deadlines.
• Strong customer service ethics and abilities. Ability to work collaboratively.

Agency Wide Competences (For all CRS Staff)
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results:

• Serves with Integrity
• Models Stewardship
• Cultivates Constructive Relationships
• Promotes Learning

Application Closing Date
24th October, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should download the "Application Form Below" and send with a detailed 3-page resume in a single file word document to: [email protected] The position title and location must be expressly stated as the subject of the email quoting reference numbers: GI101117

Click here to download Application Form (MS Word)

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• CRS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, etc. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply”.
• CRS’ recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.