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Finance Officer

Finance / Accounting / Audit

Job Category
Education, International Development

Job Profile
The Education Sector Support Programme in Nigeria (ESSPIN) is a six-year UK government funded programme designed to provide strategic technical assistance to support education reform at Federal level. A principal objective of the programme is to strengthen the ability of target States to plan and implement strategies for transforming the delivery of education services, to improve education management and funding mechanisms and thus to have a sustainable impact on teaching and learning in schools.

The Finance Assistant will be responsible for the day-to-day management of finances within Abuja as applicable, in accordance with Cambridge Education’ systems and procedures and consistent with the client’s requirements.

Job Description

Work in accordance with the project accounting handbook to administer programme funds at Abuja level;
In consultation with the National Programme Manager and the Deputy Finance Manager, produce regular rolling quarterly and monthly forecasts and submit monthly site returns to the Deputy Finance Manager in Abuja to feed into the monthly reconciliation and invoicing processes;
Maintain up-to-date project accounts on the system to ensure that timely, accurate and appropriate information is available to the programme management team;


Candidate Specification

Essential competencies/skills

• Attention to detail and accuracy;
• Ability to think ahead and produce accurate;
• Willingness to be flexible and respond in a timely manner to support colleagues in Abuja head office and State Offices when the need requires;
• May undertake periodic travel to State Offices for financial team meetings.

Required academic/professional qualifications, training and experience

• Educated to degree standard or equivalent
• Relevant professional qualification (ICAN or ACCA, CIM, etc.)
• Previous experience working in a large donor funded programme
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
Driver

Job Field
Transportation and Driving

Job Profile
To support a portfolio of education programmes.
All programmes are designed to provide strategic technical assistance at Federal level and in the states in the areas of education reforms and teachers’ skills improvement, aimed ultimately at improving student learning.


Job Description

Provide a courteous and efficient service to all internal/external customers, and is a valuable first point of contact for external customers visiting the state/country;
Perform daily vehicle checks and report maintenance needs promptly;
Drive carefully and safely at all times in line with international driving standards, and checks to ensure that passengers, other road users and the vehicle in his care are safe;
Ensure that all vehicle reports are duly approved and prepared on a monthly basis; records of mileage, fuel and maintenance costs made available to supervisor on or before scheduled dates;
Maintain a professional appearance by ensuring good personal hygiene, and wears a clean and ironed uniform at all times;



Essential competencies/skills

Valid category B driving license significant driving experience
Demonstrable defensive driving skills (in town and on dirt roads);
Good communication skills;
Basic routine maintenance and vehicle handling skills;
Excellent knowledge of the city and major motorways in Nigeria and (state) in particular;
Willingness to be flexible and prepared to contribute to the company in other duties as required.

Required academic/professional qualifications, training and experience

Minimum of OND;
Certified Professional driving training (preferred);
Fluent English & local language;
Previous experience of working within a multi-national team or project environment is highly desirable;
Excellent knowledge of the city and major motorways in Nigeria;
Significant experience in professional driving.

School Improvement Specialist


Education / Teaching

Job Profile
To support the State Education and State Learning Specialists to further develop the capacity of State SUBEBs and MoEs to improve the management and quality of learning in public primary and JSS schools.

Job Description
You will be responsible for:

Assisting in the development and implementation of the capacity building programme for the State School Improvement Teams (SSIT), in order to enable them to better deliver development programmes for an advisory cadre and headteachers

Supporting ESSPIN State teams to implement the delivery of in-service provision to address basic teacher competencies across their States.
Liaising with the TDP programme supporting Teacher Training College reform in order to assist the States in developing structures and programmes which will support the longer-term continuous professional development needs of teachers.


Candidate Specification


Key skills, qualifications and experience

A recognised teaching qualification and experience together with a higher degree in a relevant area and significant experience of working in education
Extensive practical experience of developing systems for school- based teacher support and improvement in Nigeria

Knowledge of the capacity constraints that may hamper effective and efficient action
The ability to manage change through other people
Good inter-personal skills and the ability to deploy them as and when necessary
The ability to lead and inspire colleagues and to act as a leader and also a member of a team

Administrator

Administration / Secretarial Education / Teaching

Job Profile
The Education Sector Support Programme in Nigeria (ESSPIN) is a six-year UK government funded programme designed to provide strategic technical assistance to support education reform at Federal level in up to 7 Lead States. The ESSPIN State Administrator will be responsible for managing the operations functions in the state which includes all administrative, logistical, facilities and procurement needs of the states. The administrator will also be responsible for providing support to the State Team Leader and both short and long term technical specialists working in the State.

Job Description

• Establish a communications network with key stakeholders within the state and with colleagues in Abuja;
• Ensure all office records are filled accordingly. This includes ensuring the maintenance of an up to date asset register for the States;
• Facilitate development of a list of preferred providers of accommodation and training facilities across the State with cost guidelines;
• Ensure the smooth running of the state offices by ensuring adequate supply of office equipment and strict compliance with health and safety regulations;



Essential competencies/skills

• Excellent organisational skills
• Proven people management and communication skills
• Good IT skills and confidence/proficiency in all Microsoft packages
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure and solve problems whilst retaining the support of colleagues and technical specialists alike
• Pro-active approach to dealing with technical specialists’ logistical and training needs
• An interest in the technical work taking place under the programme.
• Willingness to be flexible and prepared to contribute to the company in other duties as required.

Required academic/professional qualifications, training and experience

• Minimum of first degree or equivalent in relevant area
• Relevant professional qualification in administration/office skills/ICT
• Previous experience in providing administrative support to a programme team
• Previous experience of working within a multi-national team highly desirable.
Access and Equity Specialist

Education / Teaching

Job Profile
The Education Sector Support Programme in Nigeria (ESSPIN) is a six-year UK government funded programme designed to provide strategic technical assistance to support education reform at Federal level. A principal objective of the programme is to strengthen the ability of target States to plan and implement strategies for transforming the delivery of education services, to improve education management and funding mechanisms and thus to have a sustainable impact on teaching and learning in schools.


The Gender and Inclusion Specialist will be responsible for engaging and
forging links with state agencies, Ministries and departments as well as
CSOs partners and developing their capacity for social inclusion, voice and accountability.

Job Description

On a quarterly basis, review and agree with the State Team Leader, the Lead Specialists
and Task Leaders in Community Engagement and Learner Particpation objectives and targets for activities related to IQTE, Gender, girls education and women and girls safe spaces in the State.
Draw up quarterly work plans to be agreed with the State Team Leader, Task Specialists
for CSO coordination and Gender and Inclusion with over all coordination from Lead Specialists in Community Engagement and Learner Participation

Provide technical guidance and coordinate monitoring of set results/targets and
report accordingly
Work with the School Community Interaction specialist in supporting
and providing technical guidance to social mobilization department in state roll out of SBMCs, development of women, girls safe spaces and Girls education project
Support, provide briefing and guidance on State‐specific conditions and issues to visiting short‐term consultants.
Participate in regular (monthly) specialist team meetings for the Community Engagement and
Learner Participation component of the programme.


Extent of authority

The State‐based Gender and Inclusion Specialist will report to the State Team Leader, but will take professional direction and guidance from the Lead Specialist in Community Engagement and Learner Participation and Gender and Inclusion Task specialist..

Special relationships and contacts

Establish and maintain good working relationships with the State based technical and administrative teams as well as engage fully with State parastatal and LGA officials and other stakeholders.

Essential competencies/skills


Possession of inter‐personal skills and the ability to deploy them as and when necessary.
Ability to provide constructive guidance and feedback to other professionals.
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as a member of a team.

Required academic/professional qualifications, training and experience

A minimum of a degree‐level qualification in a relevant area and extensive experience of working in education, community development or social sector reform in Nigeria.
Extensive experience of working with communities and CSOs.
Experience of providing professional inputs in development assistance programmes.
Experience of working with Nigerian government and civil society groups.
Ability to communicate in Hausa and work in communities

Method of Application

To apply use the links below
Finance officer ,abuja
finance office, kaduna
finance office ,kano
driver
school improvement specialist
administrator
access equity specialist


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