Career Opportunities at NERI Nigeria, March 12th 2016

NERI Nigeria - An International Development Organization is seeking applications from qualified Nigerian nationals for the following job positions:



Job Title:  Reporting Officer

• Monitor and report on routine program activities and scheduled program events, recording summaries in Activity Notes captured in the OTI Web-based Database.
• Work with NRTI staff to ensure project attendance at local events.
• Collect information on program activities, including beneficiary targets.
• Conduct routine reporting on Weekly and Quarterly basis.
• In coordination with the Program team, write up to two Project Snapshots per month, according to USAID guidelines and CR direction.
• Prepare annual and impact reports, as required.
• Analyze the sociopolitical situation in relevant areas of the program and the impact of projects as relating to thematic clusters and progress toward program objectives.
• Work with Program, M&E and Grants teams to create and maintain project trackers.
• Support review of Final Evaluation Reports and grant closing.
• Attend focus groups to derive lessons learned to inform future project activities.
• Assist in the development of activity ideas based on information collected in the field.
• Facilitate linkages between communities as needed through appropriate media.
• Ensure that reports are in accordance with project communications plans and support project objectives.
• Any other duties suitable to task and commensurate with ability

• University degree in political science, international affairs or other related social sciences field is required.
• Three years’ work experience in a related field is required.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills is required.

• Prior experience with USAID or US Government funded projects is highly desirable.
• Problem solving, stress management and time management Skills are required.

• Proficient at using Microsoft office software: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.

• Excellent record keeping and documentation skills are required.

• Experience of working in a conflict environment is a plus.
• Written and spoken fluency in English is required.

• Fluency in one or more of the local state languages in the North Eastern part of Nigeria is required

• Assist with management of all aspects of assigned grant portfolio throughout all stages of project development, implementation and closure; update associated trackers, such as the grant status and closing trackers.
• Input data entry into the grants tracking database.
• Assist with the review of grant ideas to ensure they match program objectives, include all relevant information, comply with grant identification process, etc.
• Contribute to budgeting and procurement estimates for grant implementation and verify information is documented and procedures are followed.
• Assist Grants Officer(s) with preparing project proposals through system database, incorporating project activities, deliverables, monitoring and evaluation plan, media plan within specific timelines.
• Assist Grants Officer(s) with completion of required documentation, such as grant agreements and grant closing requirements.
• Help identify/document success/impact stories for reporting and documentation in the database.
• Coordinate with staff in all offices in order to complete assigned tasks; engage in regular coordination with Procurement unit on implementation issues.
• Provide maintenance of grant files.
• Travel to field offices for follow up/support on activity implementation, as needed.
• Perform other tasks, as assigned.

• University degree in public administration, economics, finance, business management or a related field is required.
• Three years’ experience in grants management with international donor programs is required.
• Experience in negotiating budgets, reviewing financial reports, file management is required.
• Prior experience with internationally-funded projects is highly desirable.
• Proficiency at using Microsoft office software: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. is required.
• Ability to work under short deadlines and efficiently handle multiple tasks.
• Attention to detail and the ability to function well in a team.
• Experience of working in a conflict environment is a plus.
• Fluency in oral and written English is required.
• Fluency in one or more of the local state languages in the North Eastern part of Nigeria is required

• Develop and maintain a thorough technical understanding of current operational systems / processes and policy requirements within the project.
• Identify, recommend and, as appropriate, oversee the implementation of continuous efficiency improvements to policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with International Development policies and regulations.
• Constantly challenge ways of working and seek continuous improvements.
• Review overall budgeting and financial information of the project including cash flow administration, time sheet recording, and management of in-country expenses.
• Track and review financial information of project activities and maintain spreadsheets with current project expense data for verification purposes. Provide Country’s Program Director with updated monthly reports.
• Review invoices and ensure they are done in accordance with internal procedures and International Development contract terms.
• Review the procurement activities of the project to ensure consistency with the policies and regulations of the International Development contract terms.
• Provide verification management and systems training for project staff.
• Facilitate continuous improvements through providing support to the project or grantees involved in project activities.
• Ensure the maintenance of a strong system of internal controls to ensure high level of quality assurance compliance.
• Ensure that all compliance files are maintained, organized, and accessible.
• Other related tasks as assigned.

• University degree in quality management, quality assurance science, auditing, finances, business administration or other related field is required.
• Five to seven years work experience in a related field is required.
• Three to five years’ experience in finance and handling financial transactions in desired.
• A broad understanding of issues related to international development is required.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills is required.
• Management experience is required.
• Prior experience with international organizations is highly desirable.
• Proficient at using Microsoft office software: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.

• Experience of working in a conflict environment is a plus.

• Written and spoken fluency in English is required.
• Fluency in one or more of the local state languages in the North Eastern part of Nigeria is higly preferred.

• A current resume or curriculum vitae (CV) listing all job responsibilities AND
• A cover letter.