Job Vacancies at the Women for Women International (WfWI), 31st October, 2019

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Women for Women International (WfWI) - In countries affected by conflict and war, Women for Women International (WfWI) supports the most marginalized women to earn and save money, improve health and well-being, influence decisions in their home and community, and connect to networks for support. By utilizing skills, knowledge and resources, she is able to create sustainable change for herself, her family, and community. Since 1993, WfWI has served more than 462,000 women in 8 conflict-affected countries, including Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Iraq, Kosovo, Nigeria, Rwanda and South Sudan. Since 2002, we have worked with over 20,000 men worldwide to support women’s rights and gender equality. We are recruiting to fill the position below:   Job Title: Data Entry Personnel Location: Plateau Requirements

• Education: First degree in Social Science, Management Sciences or Mathematics/Statistics discipline.
• Experience: Previous experience in similar role will be an added advantage.

Skill and Competencies:

• Excellent practical knowledge of MS Excel use
• Knowledge of basic data processing skills
• Analytics and organization skill
• Organization and attention to details
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of the data entries
• Provide adequate support to the market assessment team.

  Job Title: Finance Assistant Location: Plateau Purpose

• The Finance Assistant is responsible for assisting the Finance Manager and the Accountant with financial management, payroll and logistical transactions.

Responsibilities Assistance with General Accounting/Financial Management and Reporting:

• Manage the office petty cash in safe and reconcile daily
• Assist with financial transactions to be recorded on daily basis into the country office accounting system.
• Assist with preparing and submitting monthly financial reports in the required Women for Women International format.
• Assist in managing cash flow, and country office bank accounts.
• Assist with preparing payments for vendors/contractors for goods and services received.
• Assist the Finance Manager in ensuring that authorization levels are respected in the approval of all payments prior to fund disbursement.
• Assist with the annual audit
• Maintain and monitor an effective Country Office filing system including but not limited to; bank documents, withdrawal slips, transfer records, bank statements, invoice, timesheets and payroll records.
• Assist with ensuring that the internal control procedures and donor regulations are followed for all cash disbursements, receipts, transfers and include appropriate back up for US – A133 compliance.
• The Finance Assistance will have access to sensitive and confidential information and is expected to act with utmost discretion and integrity.

Assistance with Logistics:

• Assist the Finance Manager and the Accountant with the maintenance of inventory and controls for the country office fixed assets (i.e., such as vehicles, furniture and computer equipment). Maintain and update the inventory list and depreciation schedule for fixed assets.

Payroll Management:

• Assist with preparation of monthly payroll working to ensure that Country Office payroll is done in compliance with national tax and labor regulations.
• Assist with managing timesheets for office, ensuring timely submission, approval, accuracy and filing.
• Ensure the monthly payroll allocations entries are properly calculated, coded and entered appropriately into accounting system, including review and approval of allocations specific grants and projects.

Skills and Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent in Finance, Accounting or Business;
• At least two (2) years of work experience in a Finance or Accounting department;
• Excellent computer skills including spreadsheet, database, word processing, presentation and email along with data entry experience.
• Familiarity with Quick Books Pro accounting software is desirable
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong analytical, reasoning and problem-solving abilities;
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and to take initiative;
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required;
• Finance Assistance will be held to the highest ethical standards.
• Commitment and respect for Women for Women International’s mission and values.
• Discretion with sensitive materials and a strong understanding of confidentiality.

Job Title: Data Collector Location: Plateau Requirements

• Education: First degree in Social Science, Management Sciences or Mathematics/Statistics discipline.
• Experience: Previous experience in similar role will be an added advantage.

Skill and Competencies:

• Good Communication skill and ability to probe and extract information
• Knowledge of basic research methods
• Data collection skill
• Ability to understand and speak Hausa language fluently
• Organization and attention to details
• Ability to handle and organize data.

Deadline: 8th November, 2019. Method of Application Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV and Cover Letter and 3 professional references to: [email protected] clearly indicating the "Job Title" as subject of your mail. Note: Only short listed applicants will be invited to interview. No telephone inquiries please.

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