Job at National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)

Industry: Government

Deadline: 2014-06-26

Company Profile

The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) invites applications from suitably qualified
candidates to fill the following vacant Academic and Senior Non-Teaching staff positions in the University.
1. Professors, Readers and Senior Lecturers
2. Study Centre Directors
3. General Manager NOUN Consult and Investment Ltd (NOUNCIL)

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates should submit fifteen (15) copies of their applications (stating post
desired), relevant certificates and detailed curriculum vitae, stating their full names, date of
birth, state of origin/domicile, nationality, marital status, permanent home address, (not P.M.B), current postal/contact address with GSM phone numbers and e-mail addresses) institutions attended (with dates), academic and professional qualifications (with dates), honours, distinctions and membership of learned societies and professional bodies, publications (where applicable), working experience, present employment status and employer, extracurricular activities, names and addresses of three (3) referees.
All applications should be submitted within six (6) weeks of this publication in sealed envelopes indicating at the top left hand corner the post applied for and send to:

The Registrar
National Open University of Nigeria,
14/16 Ahmadu Bello Way,
Victoria Island,
P.M.B 80067,
Lagos.

(1) ACADEMIC POSITIONS IN THE SCHOOLS LISTED BELOW: PROFESSORS, READERS AND SENIOR LECTURERS.
1. SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
2. SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
3. SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
4. SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
5. SCHOOL OF LAW
6. SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
7. SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Professor
Key Objective:
The Professor is a Senior Academic Staff who is to provide administrative and
academic leadership in the School.

Scope of the Position:
The Professor will be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor through the Dean of the
School.

Duties
i) Providing Academic and Administrative Leadership in the School
ii) Coordination of the activities of the staff of the School, especially in the
academic functions of programme/course planning development,
administration and research.
iii) Attending meetings of statutory and/or ad-hoc committees, especially
Senate and its committees.
iv) Other Duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Dean of the
School or the Vice-Chancellor.

Principal Accountabilities
The Professor must be:
i) A respected authority in his/her field of specialization
ii) Versatile in research activities, especially at the post graduate level
iii) Able to show evidence of continuing research and publications.
iv) Have supervised a substantial number of post graduate, especially Doctoral
Students.
v) Have considerable professional/ teaching experience.
vi) Possess considerable administrative experience as Head of Department and
or Director of Institute, Dean of Faculty, Provost of College in a University.

QUALIFICATIONS
(a) ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
(i) A doctorate Degree in an academic discipline or a related field in the
relevant School/Programme.
(ii) Substantial number of scholarly publications in reputable and referred
journals.
(iii) Considerable knowledge and application of Information Technology.
(b) DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
(i) Experience in Distance Education will be an added advantage

EXPERIENCE
Candidates applying for the position of Professor must have a minimum number
of ten (10) years postdoctoral research and teaching experience in a University
and show demonstrable evidence of ability to initiate and supervise postgraduate
research. Administrative experience at the University or comparable institutions
will be an added advantage.
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
(I) Academic and Administrative Leadership: Ability to provide academic and
administrative leadership for staff of the School
(II) Resource Management: Ability to efficiently manage and optimize the
human, financial and material resources of the School.
(III) Communication Skills: Ability to demonstrate excellent skills in report
writing and fluency in communication.
(IV) Professional/community service activities: Evidence of involvement in
professional and community activities
(V) Staff welfare and motivation: Ability to command the respect and loyalty
of his/her staff through consistent demonstration of genuine concern for
their welfare and making conscious effort to motivate them towards
excellence in the performance of their duties.
(VI) Computer Literacy: Ability to use various software for daily tasks e.g.
Microsoft word, power point, excel. Ability to use and access the web for
teaching and tutorial purposes.

SALARY: CONUASS 7 (N 390,029.08-510,013.58)

READER
KEY OBJECTIVE
The Reader is a Senior academic staff of a School whose duty it is to assist the Dean generally in the administration of the School. He/She is specifically responsible to coordinate and develop course materials, to provide leadership, undertake research and participate in University/professional/community services.

SCOPE OF THE POSITION
The Reader will be responsible to the Dean of the School for the discharge
of the Academic and/or administrative responsibilities that may be
assigned to him/her.

DUTIES
(i) Undertaking programme planning development and administrative delivery
(ii) Undertaking course planning, development and delivery
(iii) Reviewing and determining acceptability of course materials in conjunction with course developers
(iv) Monitoring the progress of the process of course development
(v) Undertaking examination duties including the preparation of examination question papers and marking of answer scripts
(vi) Liaising with external examiners, assessors, moderators and advisory peer groups
(vii) Undertaking research activities
(viii) Organising workshops and seminars in related courses
(ix) Supervising the work of course coordinators involved in the programme
(x) Reviewing, adopting and preparing learning materials for use by the School
(xi) Participating in the recruitment, training and supervision of parttime tutors
(xii) Performing any other academic and administrative duties and responsibilities as may be assigned to him/her by the Dean of the School from time to time.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
The Reader must:
(a) Have an identifiable research focus
(b) Have undertaken extensive research and published substantially in the
area of his/her research focus
(c) Have successfully supervised an appreciable number of post graduate (
especially Doctoral) Students
(d) Have had some administrative experience at tertiary level, preferably in a
University.

QUALIFICATIONS
(a) Essential Qualifications
(i) A Doctorate Degree in the relevant academic discipline or a related
field
(ii) Considerable number of scholarly publications in reputable and
referred journals
(iii) Appreciable knowledge and application of Information Technology
(b) DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
(i) Experience in Distance Education will be an added advantage
EXPERIENCE
Candidates must have a minimum of eight (8) years post-doctoral research and teaching
experience in a University and show demonstrable evidence of ability to initiate and supervise
post graduate research

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
As itemized for Professor
SALARY: CONUASS 6: (N 322,351.00- N 425,395.83)

SENIOR LECTURER
KEY OBJECTIVE
The Senior Lecturer is a Senior academic staff of a School whose duties are similar to that of the
Reader above.

SCOPE OF THE POSITION:
The Senior Lecturer will be responsible, through the Reader, to the Dean of the School for the
discharge of the Academic and/or administrative responsibilities that may be assigned to
him/her.
DUTIES
Same as those listed for Reader
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Same as those listed for Reader
QUALIFICATIONS
Same as those demanded of the Reader
EXPERIENCE
Candidates must have a minimum of six (6) years post-doctoral research and teaching
experience in a University and show demonstrable evidence of ability to initiate and supervise
postgraduate research.
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
Same as those expected of a Professor and Reader
SALARY: CONUASS 5 (N 264, 292.09- N 377,958.84)
Location: Not Specified
Experience: 6 year(s)
Course of Study: Not Specified
Required Grade: Not Specified

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(2) STUDY CENTRE DIRECTORS FOR THE FOLLOWING NOUN STUDY CENTRES:

(1) Kebbi Study Centre, Kebbi State
(2) Abuja Study Centre, FCT Abuja
(3) Lokoja Study Centre, Kogi State
(4) Special Study Centre for the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Abuja
(5) Port-Harcourt Study Centre, Rivers State
(6) Lafia Study Centre, Nasarawa State
(7) Jalingo Study Centre, Taraba State
(8) Owerri Study Centre, Imo State
(9) Gombe Study Centre, Gombe State
(10)Enugu Study Centre, Enugu State
(11) Uyo Study Centre, Akwa Ibom State
(12) Awa-Ijebu, Ogun State
(13) Special Study Centre for the Nigeria Prisons
(14) Special Study Centre for the Nigeria Police
Study Centres are established at Regional, State and Local Government Levels. Students will use any Study Centre within their immediate locality to collect instructional materials, access instruction and multimedia delivery routes, tutorials and counseling service. They will also submit and collect Tutor Marked Assignments (TMA) through such Study Centres and use Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for a variety of learning purposes. To this end, a robust and effective management system is required to support and enhance the instructional functions of the Open and Distance learning system at the Study Centres.

APPLICANTS FOR THE POSITION MUST:
i Be an experienced Academic or Administrative staff, not below the rank of Reader/Associate
Professor, Deputy Director/Deputy Registrar. Candidates who earn below the salary of

CONTISS
14/CONUASS 6 or their equivalent need not apply:
ii Have served in management capacities including Headship of a Department or Division,
Academic Affairs Officer with a minimum of ten (10) years cognate experience.
iii Possess a minimum of Ph.D. degree in any of the professional fields of studies such as the Liberal Arts, Humanities, Law, Physical Sciences, Engineering, Applied Medicine and Social Sciences.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
a. To head, manage and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the Study Centre
b. To act as the first contact point for the University in the immediate locality of the Study
Centre.
c. To assist in recruiting, selecting and inducting instructional facilitators
d. To mentor and evaluate the performances of the instructional facilitators
e. To liaise with the headquarters of the National Open University of Nigeria on matters
relating to the distribution of instructional materials to distance learners and
instructional facilitators
f. To ensure maintenance of cordial relationship with the local community

SALARIES AND OTHER CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
The post of Study Centre Director is a full time appointment and attracts the following
remunerations:
(a.) For Academic staff of the status of Reader/ Associate Professor or Professor, the salary is
CONUASS 6 or 7 respectively;
(b.) For Administrative, Technical or Professional staff who are not below the status of a Deputy
Registrar or Director, the salary is CONTISS 14 or 15 respectively.
Location: Not Specified
Experience: 10 year(s)
Course of Study: Not Specified
Required Grade: Not Specified

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GENERAL MANAGER

GENERAL MANAGER NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA CONSULT AND
INVESTMENT LTD (NOUNCIL), KADUNA NOUNCIL is a Limited Liability Company registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)
with certificate of Incorporation No: RC 716437 floated by the National Open University of
Nigeria (NOUN) with headquarters in Kaduna.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
(a) He/She will be the Chief Executive Officer of the company with the primary responsibility
of overseeing the day to day general administration of the company
(b) He/She will report directly to the Chairman of the Board and will execute all decisions of
the board.
(c) He/She is expected to possess all attributes of a good Chief Executive Officer and must
be a dynamic, self-motivated, focused, proactive and versatile personality. He/She must
have good marketing skills and be computer literate.

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE
 Must have ten (10) years post-graduation work experience in similar business concerns
 Must possess a minimum of a Master’s Degree from a recognised University
 Membership of a relevant professional body will be an added advantage
 Must be between 35-45 years of age

SALARY/RENUMERATION
Salary/remuneration is competitive and attractive.

Location: Kaduna
Experience: 10 year(s)
Course of Study: Not Specified
Required Grade: Not Specified

 

JONATHAN IS THE MOST CORRUPT NIGERIA’s LEADER, HE SQUANDERS OIL MONEY & AIDING CORRUPTION SAYS HILLARY CLINTON.

Mrs. Hillary Clinton, the former US Secretary of State in separate events in New York City said the Nigerian government under President Goodluck Jonathan, squandered its oil resources, and indirectly helps corruption to fester in the troubled country.

Legislators on Capitol Hill have also called for the United States to do more to help the Nigerian government.

Clinton also blasted wider decisions made by the Nigerian government during the public interview with ABC’s Robin Roberts.

“Nigeria has made bad choices, not hard choices” Clinton said, parroting the name of her forthcoming memoir.

“They have squandered their oil wealth, they have allowed corruption to fester and now they are losing control of parts of their territory because they wouldn’t make hard choices.”

In late April, heavily armed Islamic militants stormed a girl’s dormitory at the Government Girls Secondary School in the Nigerian town of Chibok. Upwards of 270 students were kidnapped and days later, Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau said in a video statement that he planned to sell them into slavery. More than 50 got away and the remaining are the subject of the search.

The kidnappings quickly gained international attention by using the hashtag #BringBackOurGirls. The hashtag has been used to update people on the state of the search, but also to criticize the Nigerian government for their handling of the kidnapping.

 

Call for application to join the Beyond 2015 African Steering Committee

In order to well coordinate Beyond 2015 member organizations across Africa to advocate around a same and shared position, to ensure that their voices are heard and taken forward by leaders across the continent and globally, we have decided to create a Steering Committee for the region.

The African Steering Committee (ASC) aims at encouraging all African CSOs to reach without delay an official internal position on the post-2015 agenda (and a set of proposals that include the desired outcomes), and to engage with their constituencies to define a common civil society position regarding the post-2015 global agenda, in advance of the official UN-led process.

To ensure a fair and transparent process and to open this opportunity to all Beyond 2015 members, we would like to make a call for application to join the ASC.

The ASC members will be appointed through a competitive process based on the following criteria:
• Engagement in Beyond 2015 activities.
• Involvement in post-2015 processes at both national and regional levels.
• Ability to represent the opinions and perspectives of a wider constituency, and able to feedback to partners and constituencies; and/or mandate to represent own organization or network.
• Ability to devote 4 hours per week to B2015, provide feedback within tight deadlines and join the ASC monthly meetings on Skype.


Kindly send your expression of interest along with your CV by 9 am GMT 22 May 2014 to bide@uwasnet.org and balkissaide@gail.com.

Note: More details in the attached Terms of Reference.  African Steering Commitee ToR – Beyond2015

 

Don’t Loose Yourself!

It’s hard to move forward when someone else controls your steps, It’s hard to be successful working off someone else’s clock, Its hard to live your life, living off someone else’s opinion. If you don’t care what they think, then stop listening to what they say; The more you entertain others peoples negative opinions about you, the more power you give them to control your life. The problem isn’t what they said about you…

The problem is you choose to believe the things they said; If other peoples negative opinions about you can convince you to give up on your dreams, then you don’t deserve to have that dream in the first place. If other peoples negative opinions about you can convince you to put your life on hold, then you were never ready to move forward in the first place.

You might not be in control of what people bring across your way, but you are always in control of what you choose to accept…Don’t lose yourself trying to win other people over; Don’t put your life on hold just because they feel the time isn’t right for you to move ahead; Don’t let living for “them” cost you “you”. Your dreams are just as important as their expectations. Don’t let your happiness depend on the approval of others.

No matter how much you change for the better, there will always be people who will only see you for who you used to be, they will overlook everything you are doing right just to try to find out what you are doing wrong. You got to forget them and focus. If I listened to opinions, I would never be where I am today. I learned to stop taking advice from people who knew nothing about my life.

Opinions don’t matter, it’s what you choose to believe that does.

 

Five Fundamental Characteristics of Successful Startups

 by biztalkgo

What are the basic characteristics of successful startups? Why do some startups grow into successful businesses while others fizzle out before hitting those first goals? Every entrepreneur wonders at some point or another at the beginning of their business venture if their startup has what it takes to “make” it.

Of course, no one can absolutely guarantee that your startup will succeed (or fail, for that matter). Unforeseeable circumstances, from natural disasters to flaws in the economy, sometimes doom a startup to failure, even if everything else in place.
However, in spite of events that entrepreneurs cannot control, there are some fundamental characteristics that are common to successful startups. Make sure your startup includes the elements discussed below, work hard, and believe in your business more than anyone else and you may just find your company listed in Inc.com’s next publication of successful start-up companies.

Five Fundamental Characteristics of Successful Startups
An Innovative Product

An article from PrintPlace.com points out that 90% of new products fail, mostly due to a lack of innovation. Many have the misconception, too, that innovation means inventing a new product completely from scratch.

However, innovation can come from simply finding a problem and creating a solution using parts that are readily available. If you are seeking venture capitalists to help you get your startup off the ground, big and bold ideas are the ones that capture their attention. Innovation often requires risk, but one that you and other founders are willing to take because the idea itself is able to go big at some point in the future.

Customer Knowledge

Know your customers and what they want. Don’t try to sell them something they don’t need or want. If your startup began by selling vintage decor to customers and are trying to find a way to expand, do not try selling your customers modern decor…that is, unless your customers would go wild over it. Rather than trying to grow your product by going outside of the desires of your current target customers, however, grow your startup to fit within the expectations of your current customers. This gives you a focused vision and better enables you to create a strong experience for your customers.

Flexibility

Some startups grow from small to a multi-million dollar company without making anything more than some necessary adjustments in order to scale the product. Others are only successful after they completely change their business idea or innovation. And then others fall somewhere in the middle.

No matter the level of changes your startup may need to make, being flexible is a must for success. Your base customers may have loved your original idea, but the majority of consumers don’t bite: change is needed in order to gain new customers. Or maybe you realize that your original product is not scalable: make the necessary adjustments so that your startup can grow.

Flexibility means the willingness to know that some of your hard work will seem pointless because of a sudden change in direction, but that ability to make the change when needed is what will keep your startup going.

Strategy and Execution

Fred P. Burke, a highly successful entrepreneur who grew a Guardian Pharmacy to over $250 million in revenue, believes that it takes the right mixture of strategy and execution to make a startup work. An active plan for the future, one that encompasses growth and important goals, is vital to a company surviving its beginning. However, knowing how to carry out that strategy is also key to longevity. This is where being able to motivate and effectively communicate to your team comes into play.

A Killer Team

A startup doesn’t just need a team who has the knowledge base to get stuff done. It needs people who actively get involved in making sure the startup is a success. People who are hard-workers, who take initiative, and who take on your vision and make it their own are people who will help you carry the many burdens that come with starting a new company or launching a new product.

But you also have to be able to choose the right team during every stage of the process. What may have been right for your startup in the beginning may not be right for it now as you start seeing some growth. For instance, now it may be time to hire a new manager who has experience with larger scale operations.

In conclusion, i want you to understand the fact that not all startups follow the same patterns on their road to success, but the majority of them do seem to have some common characteristics. Most successful companies were a result of hard work and determination, not an overnight fluke or flight. Keep researching, trying, trying, and trying again, and your startup will be much more likely to become your ticket to rewarding self-employment.

 

 

Top 10 Things to Look For In a Nigerian Business Location

Profit making is the primary aim of every business, for this reason, the importance of a good business location cannot be over emphasized  Your business location is a point of contact between you and your prospective customers. There are certain factors to consider in a business location.

1. Target Market – Most goods and services are meant for a particular section of the population. Your business should be located within the environment of your prospective buyers.
2. Marketing Potentials of the Area – Some areas are known to have high trading potentials. Having your business in such an area is a plus because it increases your chances of patronage.
3. Visibility/Accessibility – An ideal business location should not be difficult to locate, but should be easily seen and accessed. Your prospective buyers don’t want to go through so much stress to find you.
4. Business Image – Locations vary according to the different hierarchy of the society. Your business location tells your prospective buyers a lot about your business standards.
5. Transportation – This is very important because it affects the mobility of your prospective customers and suppliers. Your business should be located in an area with good roads.
6. Area Cost – If you are just starting out, you may not want to spend a fortune on getting your office or store. New areas that are still developing are cheaper than already established areas.
7. Power Supply – Almost every business needs electricity for various purposes. You should endeavor to check that there is a decent, if not constant power supply in the area.
8. Local Facilities – Certain businesses require the availability of certain facilities such as Banks, Post Offices, etc for the convenience of your customers.
9. Convergence – This refers to locations where different people come together, for different purposes. Having your business in such an area will work to your advantage.
10. Employees – The location of your business has to be favorable to your prospective employees. You should know whether or not you can recruit skilled local hands in that area.

 

How Do I Access Funding For My Startup or Business in Nigeria?

Ideas rule the world! Isn’t that what they say? But a great idea without funds to bring it to reality is just a wishful thought. Funding is a major problem that entrepreneurs face in Nigeria.

A comfortable source of accessing funding for a startup is cooperative societies, where people contribute a little amount of money every day until it gets to a time when they can take their money, based on the agreement. This money is called owner’s equity. Members of a cooperative society can apply for loans, when in need of money.

In a bid to assist entrepreneurs and create better conditions of living, government and non-governmental organisations offer grants to small business owners. These grants are accessible by entrepreneurs and enable them to expand their businesses. There are various grants offered in Nigeria, which are accessible by entrepreneurs.

With a good business plan, entrepreneurs can approach business investors, who will provide funds for their businesses, with the aim of making profit. A business investor can become your partner, based on the laid down agreement between the both of you.

Microfinance credit provides funding for small business owners, who do not have access to the major financial institutions. It is describes as banking for the less privileged. Entrepreneurs can have access to these funds for their startups and businesses in Nigeria.

Commercial banks in Nigeria have been in the business of funding startups, right from the word go. However, this should be your last resort in getting funds for your business in Nigeria, as a result of the many strings attached to such loans.

In order to be eligible for these funds for your business, you have to come up with a well written business proposal which should contain your business concept, financial features, financial requirements, current business position, major achievements, benefits, credibility etc. These elements should be comprehensively written, for the understanding of the receiver.

 

Jobs in an Accounting Firm – Nwobi & Co.

We are an Accounting Firm looking for competent accountants and marketers for our clients – a well established Energy Company and a Media Company based in Nigeria.

Accountant

 Responsibilities:

• Responsible for proper record keeping and preparation of financial Statements
• Prepare and review detailed budgets for approval by the judgement
• Develop financial reports for financial analysis, forecasting and result analysis

Requirements

• Must be a Chartered Accountant (ICAN)
• Minimum of 5 years working experience
• Familiar with the use of SAGE 300 ERP
• Good MS Office skills particularly strong capabilities in Ms Excel

Chief Marketing Officer

 Responsibilities:

• Present and market quality products and services to current and, potential clients.
• Develop and implement strategies for customer acquisition and revenue growth
• Manage customer accounts through quality checks and other follow ups
• Ability to attract adverts and patronage
• Follow-up and collect receivables

Requirements

• Good First Degree from reputable University
• Have at least 10 years post graduation experience in Marketing
• Ability to work in multiple projects and to meet tight deadlines
• Have the ability to persuade and influence others
• Have the ability to maintain a professional appearance and exude a positive company image to the public
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)

Method of Application

All interested candidates should quote the desired position as the subject of the e-mail and send comprehensive Curriculum Vitae to ambagwu@nwobiandco.com within two weeks from the date of publication of this advert All applications should be prepared using Microsoft Word. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Nwobi & Co., 
Chartered Accountants & Tax Consultants 
No, 19 Olusoji idowu Street, (Last Floor),
Off Ikorodu Road, Close to Akinola Williams Delloite,
Ilupeju, Lagos
P O. Box 54259 Falomo, 
Ikoyi, Lagos.

 

Translators for English-Hausa and English-Pidgin at Chemonics International Inc.

Chemonics International Inc., a leading international development firm based in Washington, D.C seeks qualified oral translators for the anticipated USAID funded Cross-Sectoral Conflict Assessment in Nigeria. This ten week assessment is expected to begin in mid-May 2014. All candidates must be available to travel to the North, Middle Belt, and Delta states.

Translators for English-Hausa and English-Pidgin

• Job Type                           Full Time
• Min Qualification             BA/BSc/HND
• Experience                      2 years
• Job Field                          Art / Crafts / Languages

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English and fluency in Hausa or Pidgin;
• A minimum of 2 years of professional or academic experience as a translator;
• Competence in Microsoft Word;
• Prior experience with an international organization working in conflict prone settings in Nigeria is preferred.

Method of Application

Please submit a CV and cover letter to nigeriaconflictrecruit@gmail.com by May 21st, 2014 to be considered. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis and only finalists will be contacted. Positions subject to award.

 

Graduate Account Assistant at Chemonics International Inc.

Chemonics International seeks qualified candidates for a support position for a five-year civil society project funded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID). The position will be based in Abuja.

Accounts Assistant

 Job Description

• The Accounts Assistant’s primary responsibilities are making payments, bank reconciliations, filing, photocopying, scanning and making cash/check deposits to the bank.
• The individual will assist the Accountant with a variety of administrative and accounting tasks as directed.

Specific Duties of the Accounts Assistant

• Classify receipts and disbursements in accordance with the Chemonics Chart of
• Accounts, and report project transactions using the project accounting software.
• Preparing monthly bank reconciliations, issuing checks for approved payments, making e-payment, calculating and paying the required taxes and social insurance to the proper authorities.
• Ensure that proper documentation per the policy manual is in place for each transaction before issuing payments.
• Review local expense reports for compliance with USAID and Federal Travel
• Regulations before reimbursement or travel advance reconciliation.
• Monitor and make necessary efforts to reduce accounts receivable and accounts payable balances.
• Ensure that the Chemonics accounting voucher checklist and procurement documentation checklist are followed before payments are made to vendors and staff in accordance with USAID regulations and Chemonics procurement policies and procedures.
• Maintain detailed and comprehensive accounting files for all project expenditures including but not limited to procurement, payroll, bank reconciliations, petty cash and other ad hoc reports; ensuring that, at all times, financial records are kept in accordance with Chemonics policy and procedures as set forth in its Field Accounting Manual (including scanning, photocopying, printing of accounting documents).
• Conduct any other assignments as requested by supervisor.

Qualification

• S/he must have a minimum ofa bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Auditing and Finance, or Business Administration.
• One year post NYSC experience
• S/he must have thorough knowledge and understanding of accounting principles, theories, practices, and terminology
• S/he must have excellent communication skills, including interpersonal skills, and should communicate well in written and oral English.
• S/he must have basic knowledge of Microsoft programs (i.e. Excel, Word).
• S/he must be able to pay attention to details
• S/he must be tolerant, respectful, and sensitive to Nigeria’s culture.
• S/he must have the ability to work in a civil and cordial manner with staff and various stakeholders of the Project

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates snoeld forward their full CV detailing all relevant professional experience and achievements, a cover letter detailing qualifications in relation to the position, and three professional references to: recruitment@nigeriasace.org