Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian non-profit organisation
that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We support
children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood, and enable
children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We
believe in the power and potential of every child, but know this is
often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination.

Working
together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we
strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges
girls and vulnerable children face. We have been building powerful
partnerships for children for over 80 years and are now active in more
than 70 countries, driving changes in practice and policy at local,
national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.
Plan International is registered in Nigeria with the Corporate Affairs
Commission.

Deadline for application submission: 31st July 2022.

Location: Maiduguri

Role Purpose

The
purpose of this role is to support the preparation and management of
the organization’s budgeting system and working with departmental budget
owners to create and monitor operating budgets. The post holder is
accountable for preparing and providing financial and narrative reports
and analyses to programs and management teams.

 Dimensions of the Role

Communicates within Plan International Nigeria only. The post holder will contribute towards;

• Preparation of budgets for grant proposals and management of all budgets at the Country Office and Project Field offices.  


• Budget tracking and monitoring – budget vs Actual reporting.


• Master budget preparation.


• Donor financial reports preparation.

 Accountabilities

Support
Budget preparation and budgetary monitoring and Control of the entire
Country’s budget for effective implementation of financial plans. To do
this, the role will:

• Support
  the preparation of the annual plans and budgets of all dept. /projects
  as part of the preparation of the Country’s annual budget.


• Support
  in the processes and communications, regularly working with
  department/Project budget owners across the organization to monitor and
  revise budgets throughout the year and life of project(s) as required.


• Support
  to manage project budget in accordance with approved budget and closely
  monitor grant performance for major institutional donors.


• Work
  with program and grants staff in preparing and/or revising donor
  budgets to support new proposals or realignments and ensure adequate
  coverage of country operating cost.


• Support to address donor requests related to budget, budget management, reporting, re-alignment and audit.


• Ensure project spending is in line with approved budget. Monitor project spending timely.

Prepare
Financial and other reports to aid the preparation of the overall
country’s financial report for dissemination and decision-making. To do
this, the role will:

• Ensure
  project budget vs actual reports are prepared monthly and discussed
  with project and operations teams. Follow-up with action points and
  their implementation.


• Do
  a periodic review of the monthly budget vs actual spending reports and
  update the monthly reporting tracker for Finance Manager – Budgeting
  & Reporting attention.


• Support provide variance analysis and justifications monthly in coordination with project and operations teams.


• Support
  monitor projects financial transactions and spending and ensure
  compliance with donor and Plan financial management policies and
  procedures.


• Prepare
  donor financial and other relevant reports (invoice listing, inventory
  etc.) as required with adequate variance explanations for appropriate
  internal review and onward submission to grants dept./donor.


• Work
  with partners, develop their capacity on budgeting, financial
  management, internal controls, reporting and execution of audit actions.


• Support enforce donor policies and procedures across all projects.


• Carry out any other assigned tasks.

 Technical expertise, skills and knowledge

Essential

• Degree in Accounting or equivalent.


• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Finance and Grants Management.


• Very good knowledge of Microsoft excels.


• Preferred Skills: knowledge of and experience with key donors in the industry is strongly preferred.


• An excellent skill in donor budget preparation & reporting.

Desirable

• Excellent and demonstrable experience in grant and financial management.


• Knowledge and understanding of Nigeria’s policy environment


• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including good listening skills, influencing, negotiation and coaching.


• Creates strong sense of purpose and commitment within own part of operations and with stakeholders.


• Holds self and others to account to deliver on agreed goals and standards of behaviour.


• Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism/integrity.


• Provides good and adequate support to enable programmes to meet its agreed financial and program outcomes.


• Actively seeks for support in addressing difficulties in execution of duties.


• Strategic thinking and effective contribution to own work and Organizational development.


• Sound judgement and decision-making in complex situations.


• Strong emotional intelligence including self-awareness.


• Leads by example to motivate high performance of others.


• Very strong commitment to continuous learning.

 Plan
International Nigeria is an equal opportunity employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender or disabilities.
Plan International Nigeria is fully committed to child protection to
prevent children from all forms of abuse. Women are strongly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.