Jobs Vacancies in Nigeria at Partnership Opportunities for Women Empowerment Realization (POWER)
Partnership Opportunities for Women Empowerment Realization (POWER) is a
non-governmental organisation, not for profit-making organisation that
works to empower women in Nigeria economically. POWER’s major projects
are: Project Awake (economic empowerment of women in agribusiness), GLOW
(Giving Life Options to Widows) and PPA4W (POWER Political Advancement
for Women). The Founder of POWER is Barr. (Mrs.) Obioma Liyel-Imoke.
POWER is recruiting to fill the positions of:
Job Title: Finance and Admin Manager
Location: Cross River
Job Description:
- Support the different projects in the development of annual and
quarterly budgets for the various strategic initiatives, including
external relations, fund development, board relations, professional
development and staff meeting expenses;
- Lead the process of tracking and reviewing the budgets of the
different projects in line with the goals and objectives of the
respective projects;
- Analyze periodically project expenditures with respect to approved budgets and work plans;
- Facilitate and coordinate staff recruitment and orientation to
educate them on relevant policies, procedures and facilities/equipment
- Liaise with project team to review project milestones, and
budgets through participation in team meetings and presentation on
financial status and office issues.
- Ensure adherence to terms and conditions of staff contract;
- Recruits, interviews and conducts reference checks (including
pre-employment screening – criminal checks) for the
bookkeeping/administrative support positions;
- Support the Director of Finance and Administration in
facilitating/coordinating staff appraisal processes, including reporting
and implementation of staff capacity improvement strategies;
- Develop salary scale and compensation plans in line with similar organisations within the same sector
- Facilitate monthly bank and expenditures reconciliations against project budget;
- Ensure financial guidelines and best practices are followed in all project activities;
- Lead the development/updating and implementation of appropriate
administrative and financial policies and procedures to support the
implementation and evaluation of the organization’s strategies
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports and disseminate same under supervision of the Project Director and Manager;
- Ensures reporting to funding sources is proactively and effectively completed by management staff;
- Ensure compliance with internal/donor financial reporting requirements;
- Support the Director of Finance and Administration in scheduling
financial audits and preparation and publication of annual audit
reports
- Support the Director of Finance and Administration in developing
and implementing the organization’s financial resource mobilization
strategy;
- Review, draft, implement and monitor internal controls and financial policies and procedures
- Based on financial reports prepared, provide proactive,
transparent and in-depth financial analysis to enhance the
organization’s leaderships and operations
Required Education, Skills & Experience
- A University Degree or HND in Accounting, Financial Management, Economics from a recognised institution
- Must be a Chartered Accountant
- At least five years accounting experience in the development sub-sector
- Advanced proficiency with computerized financial systems such as
Simply Accounting, Quickbooks, contact management systems and databases
- Office & personnel management experience
- Knowledge of modern accounting and office filing system.
- Proficiency in computer software including MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel and databases as well as use of new media platforms
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong organizing skills and leadership qualities
- Ability to multi-task and to work under pressure.
- Ability to adjust to changes at short notice.
- Good level of gender awareness.
Job Title: Deputy Executive Director
Location: Cross River
Job Description:
The DED would support the ED to:
- Coordinate the process of defining POWER’s priorities towards achieving its mission & vision
- Develop, communicate and assess priorities in the light of a rapidly changing external landscape
- Manage key relationships with POWER’s key stakeholders,
encourage open dialogue and actively foster collaboration between/among
them
- Foster effective team work among the staff
- Report to Board of Directors on organizational performance against POWER’s strategic objectives and annual work plans and budget
- Ensure the implementation of policies as approved by POWER Board
- Initiate and coordinate strategic thinking/planning processes in consultation with the board.
- In liaison with the Finance Manager, to implement a financial
system, develop sustainable financial models for the organization,
including identification and exploration of potential alternative income
streams, e.g. through revenue generating/fee-based programs
- Partner with Managers of Programs, develop and implement a fundraising strategy and develop key donor relationships
- Work with the Finance and Admin manager , the finance staff and
key program staff and the Board to prepare a comprehensive annual budget
- Participate in fundraising activities as appropriate
- Administer the funds of the organization according to the approved budget and monitor the monthly cash flow of the organization
- Provide the Board with comprehensive, regular reports on the revenues and expenditure of the organization
- Ensure that the organization complies with all legislation
covering taxation, pension and other withholding payments as necessary
- Work with the ED and F&A in determining staffing requirements for organizational management and program delivery
- Recruit staff that have the right technical and personal abilities to help further the organization’s mission
- Ensure the implementation of the human resources policies,
procedures and practices including the development of job description
for all staff and capacity building plans
- Ensure that staff, systems and other resources are aligned to deliver high impact outcomes and operational efficiencies
- Develop an operational plan which incorporates goals and
objectives that work towards the strategic direction of the organization
- Oversee the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the organization
- Coordinate the design of new projects and proposals/initiatives
and the process of grant seeking for the implementation of same by the
private sector, development partners and other relevant stakeholders.
- Establish appropriate mechanisms for the monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment of POWER program activities.
- Oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of the organization’s programs, services and special projects
- Establish good working relationships and collaborative
arrangements with stakeholder groups, funders, politicians, and other
organizations to help achieve the goals of the organization
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- Key Deliverables
- The DED will be expected to achieve the following key deliverables among others:
- Ensure delivery and achievement of activities in the strategic plan (ensure the development of one where no adopted one exists)
- Ensure financial sustainability of POWER
- Represent POWER adequately locally and in the international community
Required Education, Skills & Experience
- A University Degree or HND in Sociology, Social Works or Public Health from a recognised university
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Ability to work under pressure and flexibility to adapt to changing priorities/timelines efficiently
- Result-oriented team player and ability to lead teams and work collaboratively
- Ability to communicate persuasively and effectively
- Excellent written and oral English in addition to strong interpersonal communication skills
- Proficiency in computer softwares including MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel and databases as well as use of new media platforms
- Innovative fund raising skills and experience
- Basic marketing and public relations (PR) skills
- Knowledgeable on child protection issues (CRS Child protection Act/Law 2009) as well as adolescent reproductive health
- Ability to mobilise resources through concept development and proposal writing
- Ability to build an efficient/effective team
- Must have at least 5 years post graduation experience in working on women’s issues especially economic empowerment
Job Title: Human Resource Officer
Location: Cross River
Job Description:
- Working closely with various departments and assisting line managers to understand and implement policies and procedures
- Promote equality and diversity as part of the culture of the organization
- Liaise with a wide range of people involved in policy areas such as staff performance and health and safety
- Recruit staff – this includes developing job descriptions and
person specifications, preparing job adverts, checking application
forms, shortlisting, interviewing and selecting candidates
- Develop and implement policies on issues like working
conditions, performance management, equal opportunities, disciplinary
procedures and absence management
- Prepare staff handbooks
- Advise on pay and other remuneration issues, including promotion and benefits
- Undertake regular salary reviews
- Negotiate with staff and their representatives (for example, trade union officials) on issues relating to pay and conditions
- Administer payroll and maintain employee records
- Deal with grievances and implement disciplinary procedures
- Develop with line managers HR planning strategies which consider immediate and long-term staff requirements
- Plan, and sometimes deliver, training – including inductions for new staff
- Analyze training needs in conjunction with departmental managers
Qualification and Experience
- A University Degree or HND in Business Administration from a recognized institution
- A tactful, friendly but firm manner
- Good spoken and written communication skills
- The ability to build good working relationships with colleagues at all levels
- Fairness and objectivity
- Strong interpersonal skill
- Good level of gender awareness
- Discretion with confidential information
- Good organizational and administrative skills
- High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
- Be proficient with the use of MS Word and Powerpoint
How to Apply
Interested candidates should e-mail a copy of their CV with a digital
passport photograph embedded at the top of the CV. Use the job title in
your e-mail subject line. Send your e-mails to:
[email protected] not later than November 30, 2014.
Application Deadline 30th November, 2014