RTI International Jobs in Nigeria
RTI International is one of the world's leading research institutes,
dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into
practice. Our staff of more than 3,700 provides research and technical
services to governments and businesses in more than 75 countries in the
areas of health and
pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and
statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic
and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory testing
and chemical analysis.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Finance Manager
Job Description
- The Finance Manager reports to the Chief of Party with functional
reporting to Director of Finance, the position is an integral part of
the management team in the Sokoto field office overseeing technical and
management aspects of the LEAD financial management and with
responsibility for implementation, quality control, reporting,
monitoring, and staff management, together with expertise in the areas
of internal control systems, corporate systems and processes, as well as
international finance and accounting systems in Nigeria.
Specific Duties/Responsibilities
- Under the direction of the Chief of Party/Deputy Chief of Party and
the Director of Finance, ensure a strong internal control environment.
This includes but is not limited to:
- Ensuring proper segregation of duties are identified and managed for
all transactions and disbursements in accordance with prescribed RTI
policies and procedures and related US government Federal Acquisition
Regulations (FARs) and USAID Acquisition Regulations (AIDARs)
- Ensuring that RTI gets value for the goods and services it purchases by using techniques such as market surveys.
- Ensuring proper processes, procedures, and controls are in place so as to safeguard the assets of RTI and clients.
- Work with the Director of Finance and International Treasurer to
ensure that the appropriate level of cash is being maintained and
properly controlled within Sokoto field office by reviewing proposed
budgets for LEAD activities and recommending action to the DCOP/COP;
reviewing and recommendation action on cash management requests (as
assigned); and monitoring cash and bank balances to ensure sufficient
cash on hand to meet anticipated project expenditures.
- As part of LEAD’s management team, provides back-up support in the absence of the Director of Finance.
- Provide supervision, training and mentoring of Financial Management’s unit technical staff.
- Reviews, processes, and retires cash advances for travel, grants, and other project activities and operations
- Prepares financial information and project financial reports using QuickBooks general ledger and subsidiary accounts.
- Ensure that all statutory reports are filed with the appropriate authorities.
- Responsible for accurate financial data flow from the Sokoto field offices to the Bauchi office on a timely basis.
- Ensure that timely and accurate financial information is provided to
project leaders and other key program managers. Utilize accounting
system and tools to provide meaningful reports to the Chief of
Party/Deputy Chief of Party with analysis of the project’s ability to
meet to meet program goals.
- Anticipate project’s financial needs, make and follow through on
strategic recommendations. Resolve any headquarter or regional office
accounting and finance issues.
- Work with the Chief of Party/Deputy Chief of Party, the Director of
Finance, appropriate RTI finance and program managers to ensure that the
proper level of accounting, finance, procurement, property control, and
other related staffing exists at the Sokoto field offices. In addition,
provide training to non-finance staff on finance procedures and
processes.
- Other duties as assigned by the Chief of Party/Deputy Chief of Party and Director of Finance.
Required Experience Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelors' degree and 10 years or Masters’ degree and 6 years’ experience in Accounting.
- Minimum of 10 years of direct financial management, including at least 3 years of supervisory experience.
- Demonstrated experience and proficiency with QuickBooks required.
- Experience, understanding and knowledge of CFRs preferred.
- Excellent technical and managerial skills.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent team player who works well independently.
- ICAN/ACA or ACCA Chartered Accountancy certification desired.
- Strong analytical and numeracy skills as well as be ability to
demonstrate experience of working with computerized accounting packages
and spreadsheets with ability to transfer these skills to other users.
Job Title: Senior Program Specialist (Service Delivery)
Job Description
- The Overall responsibility of the Sr. Program Specialist is for the
design, direction, and implementation of the Service Improvement
component and program activities.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
- Liaise with Senior Specialist in Governance, Civil Society
Strengthening, and Budget Transparency components to ensure
compatibility and consistency across the technical components.
- Coordinate with other USG assisted programs to find areas of complementarity.
- Contribute to and assist with LG and CSOs assessment activities.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to design and
deliver training to local government officials and members of civil
society organizations.
- Provide final written and verbal reports on program activities as at when due.
- Coordinate data collection, information dissemination, training and
other program activities with Governance Program Coordinators,
Communications Manager and Capacity Building Manager.
- Assist LEAD financial managers to ensure that timelines and budgets/
financial disbursements for project implementation activities align.
- Ensure quality supervision and mentoring for Junior Specialists and
Governance Program Coordinators on service delivery activities.
- Ensure timely preparation of cost-share information on activities with Government partners of the Project.
- Anticipate program needs, making and following recommendations.
- Collaborate with M&E to ensure monitoring is consistent with
required results and provide written and verbal feedback to program
management staff as needed.
- Attend meetings and represent the project on technical issues
with/to implementing partners, development partners, and stakeholders.
- Other duties as assigned by the leadership of the Project.
Required Experience Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelors' Degree and 10 years or MA degree plus 6 years' experience
- Degree in Political Science, Public Administration, International Relations, Development Studies or related fields.
- Experience in Northern Nigeria preferred
- Excellent technical and managerial skills
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent team player who works well independently.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should please email their
cover letter which summarizes how your relevant skills and experience
are a match for the position sought and CV in reverse chronological
order to:
[email protected] Also include the position applied for in the subject of your email.
Note:
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer