Abt Associates - The International Development Division focuses on improving the lives and economic well-being of people in lower and middle-income countries. We command technical expertise in health, agriculture, climate change, food security and governance - as well as in international evaluation. Our multi-layered health portfolio includes policy, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. In partnership with government clients and local experts, our high-quality programs in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East are known for impact and innovation.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Administration Manager / Finance and Administration Director - SHOPS Plus
Req Id: 58542 Location: Nigeria
Job Summary
Abt Associates seeks a Finance and Administration (F&A) Director to support the SHOPS Plus project’s head office in Nigeria. SHOPS Plus is USAID’s flagship initiative in private sector health.
The project seeks to harness the full potential of the private sector and catalyze public-private engagement to improve health outcomes in TB, family capacitate public and private providers to scale up family planning, especially Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives planning, HIV/AIDS, maternal and child health, and other health areas. In Nigeria, SHOPS Plus will capacitate private providers to scale up tuberculosis case finding, diagnosis, treatment and reporting in Lagos and Kano States and capacitate public and private providers to scale up family planning, especially Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARCs) in FCT and Plateau states.
Under the supervision of the Chief of Party, the F&A Director establishes, manages and maintains the project’s computer network at all operational locations.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Provide leadership, management, and direct supervision for the project’s finance and operations staff
Oversee the development of administrative and operations management systems and processes required to support project implementation, ensuring compliance with USAID and Abt Associates policies and regulations, and terms of the project contract/agreement
Develop, manage, and monitor project budgets, accurate financial reports, and projection of funding needs, in close coordination with senior project staff
Support the startup, general operations, and closedown of the project
Manage the financial operations and financial reporting of the project, providing guidance and technical assistance to financial management personnel
Create and maintain financial reporting and tracking systems that provide basic data measurements on financial performance of project activities
Provide ongoing financial administration to the project, including the processing of approvals for procurements, consultant agreements, and vendor invoices
Manage the timely submission of the monthly field expenses (ROVs) to the headquarters office
Oversee the development, execution, and management of subcontractor and consultant agreements
Develop and implement accounting and reporting systems for project expenditures, and provide guidance and training to project staff and partners on financial procedures
Preferred Skills / Prerequisites
Bachelor’s Degree (minimum) Master’s Degree (desirable) in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Management, or other relevant field
At least 10 years of professional experience managing financial and contractual aspects of large international development projects, preferably USAID-finded projects
Significant experience managing and supervising financial, administrative and procurement personnel
Demonstrated experience and skills in developing and managing large budgets, contracting, procurement, and inventory management
Demonstrated supervisory skills and ability to work well on teams
Proficiency in relevant computer applications and databases
Familiarity with US Government Cost Accounting Standards, including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs) and USAID Acquisition Regulations (AIDARs)
Strong analytical and computer skills, with an emphasis on budget and financial analysis
Fluency in written and spoken English
Minimum Qualifications
(8+) years of experience and a Bachelor's degree OR the equivalent combination of education and experience
Remuneration
Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.