Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organisation (WEWE), a not – for – profit, Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), is hiring a Finance/Administrative Associate in Port-Harcourt, Rivers.

Project Summary

• The Rivers State Surge Project is being implemented by Institute of Human Virology of Nigeria (IHVN) in Rivers State. Funding for this project is from the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDs Relief (PEPFAR) and the U.S. Government Agency overseeing the project is US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Position Summary

• The Finance & Administrative Associate will assist the finance/Admin Officer to oversee financial and Administrative management of the project in the WEWE office Port Harcourt, Rivers Office and also ensure that all the policies and procedure are in accordance with WEWE and donor specifications.

Key Finance Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in timely payment and retirement of program expenses and operations in compliance with WEWE and donor financial policy
• Assist in budgeting and budgetary control of program activities within the state;
• Assist in coordinating financial activities and timely financial reporting and compliance of CBOs in Rivers State;
• Assist in disbursement, documentation and reporting of all petty cash transactions.
• Responsible for document storage and retrieval process
• Perform other related duties as required.

Key Admin Duties & Responsibilities

• Proper management of office supplies, equipment and facilities.
• Collaborating with Hotel management and other vendors in the reservation of accommodation and provision of all required services at meetings and trainings.
• Assist in facilitating immediate repairs of faulty equipment, furniture and appliances to avert further degeneration and ensure that they reach their expected life span or replaced if required.
• Assist in maintaining and supporting office operations and administration in state offices
• Assist in Coordination of project drivers, security and cleaner to ensure that the standards of an enabling working environment is provided and maintained for staff to enable them discharge their duties.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting,
• 2 years post NYSC experience with minimum of one NGO accounting and finance experience.
• Prior experience in use of quick books will be an added advantage
• Perform other related duties as required.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter in ONLY one attachment (MS Word document) explaining suitability for the job, on or before 24th October, 2019, using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• The successful candidate will be based in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State.
• Applicants are advised to provide their functional emails/mobile phone numbers on the application letter as well as three professional referees. Candidates must provide functional email addresses and telephone numbers of referees.
• WEWE’s recruitment process for this position will be on a rolling basis, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Applications will be reviewed in batches on a first come first served basis. WEWE reserve the right to conclude this recruitment process when a suitable candidate is selected.