About the Role
UNICEF works in some of the world's toughest places to reach the world's most disadvantaged children. To save their lives, to defend their rights, to help them fulfill their potential, across 190 countries and territories. In Nigeria, UNICEF supports federal, state, and local governments to accelerate the realization of the rights of all children and women to survival, development, protection, and participation through rights-based and gender-sensitive approaches.
Key Responsibilities- Conduct state-level Training of Trainers (ToT) on accounting software to build sustainable implementation capacity.
- Lead accounting software rollout and seamless data migration across participating entities.
- Deliver bi-monthly financial management training for Primary Health Care Development Agency (PHCDA) accountants at state, LGA, and ward levels.
- Prepare comprehensive quarterly financial management systems progress reports highlighting achievements, risks, challenges, and actionable recommendations.
- Establish financial management knowledge systems to capture and share valuable lessons learned and industry best practices.
- Conduct quarterly grant performance reviews and variance analyses to support timely and effective corrective actions.
- Undertake quarterly sample assessments across five LGAs in collaboration with the PHCDA Internal Audit and Finance team.
- University degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Audit, or a related relevant field is required.
- Master's degree or recognized professional accounting qualification such as CPA, ICAN, or ACCA is a distinct advantage.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in financial management, accounting, financial controls, and partnership management.
- Demonstrated experience supporting donor-funded health programmes, preferably involving the EU or similar international donors.
- Strong knowledge of Nigeria's health financing, primary health care systems, and public financial management frameworks.
- Exceptional analytical, capacity-building, stakeholder engagement, and English communication skills.
UNICEF offers a competitive consultancy fee commensurate with experience and qualifications, along with opportunities to make a profound impact on child rights, public health, and governance structures in Nigeria.