Latest Employment at Pact Nigeria in Abuja and Kebbi

Pact Nigeria, located in Abuja, is the Nigerian Country office of Pact, which is an independent International non-profit Organization headquartered in Washington, DC, USA. Pact’s vision is a 
world where those who are poor and marginalized exercise their voice, build their own solutions, and
take ownership over their future. Its mission is to enable systemic solutions that allow those who are poor and marginalized to earn a dignified living, be healthy, and take part in the benefits that nature provides. Pact accomplishes this by strengthening local capacity, forging effective governance systems, and transforming markets into a force for development.”

We are seeking highly experienced and qualified candidates to fill the below position of:



Job Title: Finance and Administration Officer 
Location: Kebbi
Position Summary 

• The Finance Officer plays a critical role in Pacts financial management. With a large number of procurements and grants to local organizations, Pact’s accounting practices, oversight, and financial support of its local partners is a central to effective programming.
• Performs general ledger maintenance and reconciles assigned general ledger accounts, including sub-grants and sob-awards; 
• Reviews sub-grant and sub-award financial reports, taking initiative to resolve problems in accordance with policies and program objectives.
• Provide general orientation and support to sub-grantees on financial reporting Follow-up with 3rd party transactions, ensuring that all related documentation are submitted such as TA for sub-awards, deposit slips are properly filed etc.
• Performs general ledger maintenance and reconciles assigned general ledger accounts, including sub-grants and sub-awards, Develops monthly and quarterly financial reports for the review/approval of the finance manager.
• Prepare and follow up with transactions to ensure that payments ate accurately captured, timely and complete.
• Reviews procurement and payment documents ensuring appropriate cost coding and accuracy.
• Ensures timely payments to vendors and other project related expenses such as telephone travel etc.
• Carries out banking transactions/reconciliations, ensuring appropriate and accurate capturing in accounting system.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum B.Sc. in Accounting or its equivalent is required. Chartered accountant qualifications a plus.
• Demonstrated experience with automated accounting systems (QuickBooks and serenics), including payrolling required.
• Also must have knowledge of internal control systems and financial audit processes.
• Advanced use of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Power Point and MS Publisher
• Must also have at least three years experience as an accountant. Experience with accounting standards/practices of international organization a strong plus.

Job Title: Senior Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning Officer
Location: Abuja
Job Summary 

• The Senior Monitoring Evaluation, Research and Learning Officer will provide oversight on all MERL activities for the project.
• The Senior Officer will ensure that monitoring systems meet the requirements of the donor and that performance results can be used for continuous improvement. Supervise the design and development of program specific Performance Monitoring Plans.
• The Senior MERI, Officer will adapt existing Pact Nigeria monitoring tools, as well as propose new ways of measuring change through the use of both quantitative and qualitative data collection tools, analysis of secondary data, and, where appropriate, remote monitoring techniques.
• S/he will strengthen staff and partners capacity in qualitative and quantitative monitoring and evaluation tools through comprehensive staff training and coaching.

Minimum Qualifications

• Postgraduate or Master degree in Development Studies, Research Methods, Statistics, Social Sciences, Measurement and Evaluation, Project Planning and Management or other relevant field preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of intermediate and advanced Statistics and the ability Lu summarize, generalize, and make predictions from large data sets.
• Ability to conceptualize, plan and implement program activities creatively, as well as possess the ability to analyze data and utilize lessons learned for the continuous improvement of program implementation and to promote a culture of learning.
• Fluency in written and verbal English required.
• Minimum 3-5 years of active M&E work experience in development programming required; ideal candidate will have both theoretical and practical background in M&E and skilled in qualitative and quantitative M&E methodologies and techniques.
• Knowledge of major aspects of program development. implementation and documentation and excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Excellent Computer skills, including experience wide Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Epi-Info, Epi-Data, SPSS, Access, DHIS, SQL, and any other statistical packages.

How to Apply 
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resume/CV and cover letter on their suitability to:pactnghr@pactworld.org  All CVs/resume/applications MUST be in either word format or PDF. Applicants MUST indicate the position applied for on the SUBJECT of the mail. 

Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Deadline  16th November, 2015.