Job Opportunities at Banyan Global

Job Title: Human Resources for Health (HRH) Assistant (Administration)

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Overview

• Banyan Global is the prime recipient of the Nigeria Health Workforce Management (HWM) Activity in Nigeria. It is a five-year task order to support the establishment of a cost-effective, well trained, and motivated health workforce, particularly in targeted rural and remote areas of Bauchi, Ebonyi, Kebbi, and Sokoto States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). By its conclusion, the task order is expected to increase the production of new health workers competent to respond to current and future population health needs in these locations by 100,000; improve the distribution and skill mix of front-line workers to meet specific local demands; and strengthen the capacity of pre-service institutions to adopt and apply innovative education approaches.
• Targeted interventions will contribute to (1) improved management of maternal, child, and newborn health conditions and (2) increased responsiveness to community health needs. USAID will support the Government of Nigeria’s (GON’s) commitment to plan, recruit, train, manage, and retain its primary healthcare (PHC) workforce as the country advances on its journey to self-reliance. This activity will contribute to the achievement of Nigeria Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) Development Objective (DO) 2 A Healthier, Better Educated Population in Targeted States and Intermediate Result (IR) 2.1 Utilization of Quality Health Services in Targeted Areas and Population Groups Increased.
• The Human Resources for Health (HRH) Assistant (Administration) is based in Abuja and reports to the Finance Manager. The HRH Assistant (Administration) will work closely with the Abuja and State offices to ensure proper controls are in place. This position will also work with the team to ensure that HWM activities are efficiently and effectively conducted.

Responsibilities
General Administration:

• Assists with the organization of meetings and events on- and off-site as directed, which may include the setting up of rooms, arranging catering and refreshments, ensuring the necessary equipment is in place and functioning, taking minutes where necessary, and the preparation of papers for distribution
• Provide support to the grant under contract (GUC) activities.

Travel and Logistics:

• Ensure smooth operations at the Abuja office and coordinate travel logistic support required by Abuja and State offices
• Allocating office vehicles and car hire vendor to staff for official assignment and processing approval of fueling cards for project vehicles
• Ensure in-country travel logistics for international short-term technical assistance (STTA)
• Work with the security team by providing journey management updates as required
• Provide guidance and direction to the driver and monitor performance
• Provide instruction on vehicle use in accordance with policy
• Any other task assigned by supervisor consistent with the scope of this position.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Social or Management Sciences
• Good organizational and planning skills
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a team, assess priorities, and manage a variety of activities with attention to details.

Job Title: Human Resources for Health (HRH) Assistant (Programs)

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Overview

• Banyan Global is the prime recipient of the Nigeria Health Workforce Management (HWM) Activity in Nigeria. It is a five-year task order to support the establishment of a cost-effective, well trained, and motivated health workforce, particularly in targeted rural and remote areas of Bauchi, Ebonyi, Kebbi, and Sokoto States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). By its conclusion, the task order is expected to increase the production of new health workers competent to respond to current and future population health needs in these locations by 100,000; improve the distribution and skill mix of front-line workers to meet specific local demands; and strengthen the capacity of pre-service institutions to adopt and apply innovative education approaches.
• Targeted interventions will contribute to (1) improved management of maternal, child, and newborn health conditions and (2) increased responsiveness to community health needs. USAID will support the Government of Nigeria’s (GON’s) commitment to plan, recruit, train, manage, and retain its primary healthcare (PHC) workforce as the country advances on its journey to self-reliance. This activity will contribute to the achievement of Nigeria Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) Development Objective (DO) 2 A Healthier, Better Education Population in Targeted States and Intermediate Result (IR) 2.1 Utilization of Quality Health Services in Targeted Areas and Population Groups Increased.
• The Human Resources for Health (HRH) Assistant (Programs) is based in Abuja and reports to the Program Officer. The HRH Assistant (Programs) will work closely with the Program Officer and Finance and Administration Team to ensure that the program activities are adequately monitored and documented. This position will also work with the team to ensure that the project activities are of high quality and adhere to global standards, national policies, and best practices on HR systems strengthening. The position will also ensure the adaptation and integration of emerging knowledge and innovative solutions within HWM activities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Program Officer to plan, track and implement the Grants under Contract (GUC) activities
• Support the Program Officer to monitor workplan activity implementation by tracking activity progress and preparing regular reports on activity status
• Support the Program Officer to prepare regular activity reports for leadership and for USAID as necessary
• Support the Program Officer and Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Specialist to track project indicators
• Coordinate meetings with stakeholders
• Properly file or otherwise document trip reports, scheduled meetings, and project deliverables
• Work with the Program Officer and Finance and Administrative Team to generate monthly project burn rate trackers for partners and contribute to reports and discussions on how to tackle issues if they occur
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in the Sciences, Public Health, Social Work, or Community Development or related field or a Bachelor’s degree in the Humanities
• Possess excellent organizational, analytical, oral, and written communications skills in English
• Ability to work well on a team.

Job Title: Finance and Administration Officer

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Overview

• Banyan Global is the prime recipient of the Nigeria Health Workforce Management (HWM) Activity in Nigeria. It is a five-year task order to support the establishment of a cost-effective, well trained, and motivated health workforce, particularly in targeted rural and remote areas of Bauchi, Ebonyi, Kebbi, and Sokoto States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). By its conclusion, the task order is expected to increase the production of new health workers competent to respond to current and future population health needs in these locations by 100,000; improve the distribution and skill mix of front-line workers to meet specific local demands; and strengthen the capacity of pre-service institutions to adopt and apply innovative education approaches.
• Targeted interventions will contribute to (1) improved management of maternal, child, and newborn health conditions and (2) increased responsiveness to community health needs. USAID will support the Government of Nigeria’s (GON’s) commitment to plan, recruit, train, manage, and retain its primary healthcare (PHC) workforce as the country advances on its journey to self-reliance. This activity will contribute to the achievement of Nigeria Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) Development Objective (DO) 2 A Healthier, Better Educated Population in Targeted States and Intermediate Result (IR) 2.1 Utilization of Quality Health Services in Targeted Areas and Population Groups Increased.
• The Finance and Administration Officer (FAO) will be based in Abuja and reports to the Director of Finance and Administration. He/she will act as the point of contact for all employees, providing Finance and administrative support. The position will support the general administration, office coordination, finance, human resources, procurement, travel, logistics, and operations tasks associated with the project.
• The FAO will work closely with the Abuja and State offices to ensure proper controls are in place. This position will also work with the team to ensure that the project activities are of high quality and adhere to global standards, national policies, and best practices on human resources systems strengthening.

Responsibilities
Financial Management:

• Prepare checks, receipts, and journals
• Prepare payments before secondary review or approval from his/her supervisor and/or designated approvers
• Enter data entry of all approved vouchers into the QuickBooks (accounting system)
• Prepare monthly schedules for of all statutory deductions and WHT remittance
• Support petty cash management, including verification and review of petty cash payments for accuracy, legitimacy, and reconciliation of remaining cash with the Finance Manager whenever replenishment is required
• Support the review project staff advance and expense reports for accuracy
• Track sub-ledger balances, including receivable accounts for individual staff ensuring that outstanding travel advances are settled before issuing new advances
• Assist Finance Manager in maintaining and ensuring transactions are fully supported, approved, properly filed, and conform to laid down requirements
• In liaison with the Finance Manager, ensure adequate maintenance of all Abuja financial records
• Provide office running cost analysis and forecasting as required

Procurement and Asset Management:

• Support local and regional purchases as per defined threshold and maintain tracking and documentation systems that will facilitate future processing, payment, and audit requirements
• Assist in procurement, clarifying specifications, analyzing quotations, and seeking for approval, ensuring purchases are made according to approved specification and price and quantity- and quality-inclusive
• Maintain up-to-date register of preferred suppliers and vendors and solicit periodic evaluation and performance input from main service users
• Track contracts and initiate procurement processes to ensure about-to-expire agreements are renewed in a timely manner
• Ensure inventory quantities are sufficient for needs by coordinating regular inventory checks and timely ordering of supplies
• Ensure office equipment and facilities are in good working condition at all times
• Support in maintenance of fixed assets register by updating asset register, issue of asset movement for signing and approval, outdoor asset repair permission, etc., with the Senior Operations Manager
• Ensure tagging and branding of Banyan Global assets is conducted
• Ensure vehicle maintenance is done satisfactorily and in accordance with policy

Other Administrative Duties:

• Follow-up with Director of Finance and Administration in resolving issues as they come up
• Coordinate delivery of items to the Abuja and State offices as the case may be
• Communicate pressing operations issues to the Director of Finance and Administration for technical assistance and further directives
• Support the review of existing administrative systems and procedures and make recommendations to the Director of Finance and Administration accordingly
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Finance and Administration

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting, Business Administration, or related Social Science field
• 5 years work Experience.
• Relevant experience in finance, logistics planning, and procurement
• Excellent cross-cultural communication and interpersonal skills demonstrated by ability to interact professionally with culturally and linguistically diverse staff, clients, and consultants
• Good organizational and planning skills
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a team, assess priorities, and manage a variety of activities with attention to details
• Prior supervisory experience preferred
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office application packages like Excel, Word, or other customized accounting software and comfort in a Windows PC environment.