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Catholic
Relief Services (CRS) is an International non-governmental organization
supporting relief and development work in over 99 countries around the world.
CRS programs assist persons on the basis of need, regardless of creed,
ethnicity or nationality. CRS works through local church and non-church
partners to implement its programs, therefore, strengthening and building the
capacity of these partner organizations is fundamental to programs in every
country in which CRS operates. CRS re-established presence in Nigeria in 2000 and
currently focuses on vulnerable children, agriculture, health and HIV,
extractives and governance, and peace building programming.

We
are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job
Title: Finance
Officer
Ref No: FOB-18117
Location: Nigeria

Purpose
& Primary Functions

The
Finance Officer will manage the daily financial operations (accounting,
financial management, budget monitoring, reporting and accounting package
such as Sun Systems Administration) of the program and ensure that the
financial accounting environment is in compliance with CRS policies and
procedures, donor rules and regulations & local government
requirements.

Professional
Qualifications

Bachelors
degree in Accounting. Qualified chartered accountant ACA or ACCA will be
an advantage.
Seek
and apply knowledge of accounting packages
Minimum
3 years of experience in a similar position.
Demonstrated
strong ability with budget preparation, expenditure tracking, monitoring
and evaluation, reporting, etc
Prior
experience with international, bilateral or multilateral organization.
Strong
ability to read and interpret policies and regulations.
Skilled
in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and
Internet.

Personal
Competencies:

Excellent
interpersonal skills with a strong team work and beneficiary/local
partner-service focus; able to work with diverse groups of people as a
member of multi-cultural teams, both as team leader and team member;
Communicative
and dynamic/skilled in obtaining information from staff and/or external
partners and potential sponsors as necessary to accomplish duties.
Demonstrated
strength in partner relationships; diplomatic and able to manage conflicts
and to move groups toward consensus
Demonstrated
ability to transfer knowledge and skills formally and informally to
diverse audiences;
Patience
and dedication to strengthening local partner organizations and working
with partners in a spirit of authentic partnership;
Able
to prioritize work, multi-task and control processes.
Strong
representation, presentation and communication skills.
Able
to work diligently and independently.
Ability
to work in a team work environment and coordinate team work.
Ability
to work under pressure with short deadlines.
Maturity,
diplomacy, tact and discretion, with strong negotiation skills.
Ability
to remain calm and professional in tense situations.

Job
Title: Administrative
Officer – Travel
Ref No: AOTB-11087
Location: Borno

Purpose
& Primary Functions

The
Administrative Officer – Travels is to Ensure that logistics activities
are carried out in accordance with CRS policies and procedures.
Will
be required to research into various logistical approaches and provide
regular updates on improving current logistical practices of the CRS
Nigeria program.
The
Administrative Officer -Travels will provide accommodation, flight
bookings and travel support to the CRS NE Emergency program in line with
policies and procedures to coordinates logistical and travel support to
all units.
The
Travel Officer will facilitate & provide assistance in getting visa
and all information needed for all travelers.
Once
in country, he/she will give the visitor pack (Communication
devices-handset, SIM & Modem; Guesthouse Guidelines and NE-Staff
Contact list). Send out weekly Travel & Visitors Trackers.

Minimum
Qualifications and Experience

A
University degree or HND in Administration or other Social Development
courses
Minimum
5 years working experience in travels or logistics capacity
Good
interpersonal skills
Able
to write clear reports
Relevant
demonstrated experience in logistics and administration
Commitment
to beneficiary accountability and humanitarian ethics.
Demonstrate
excellent written and oral Communication skills in English language
Ability
to speak Hausa is an added advantage
Excellent
interpersonal skills must be able to interact in a mature, professional
and friendly manner with local and international colleagues of differing
religious and cultural backgrounds.
Excellent
people management skills
Ability
to multiple tasks concurrently and under pressure with little or no
supervision.
Driver’s
license and a good knowledge of Northeast.

How
to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should download the “Application Form
Below” and send with a detailed 3-page resume in a single file word document
to: vacancies.ne.nigeria@crs.org. The position title and location must
be expressly stated as the subject of the email quoting reference numbers, e.g
“Finance Officer: FOB-18117”

Clickhere to download Application Form (MS Word)

Note

Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
CRS
is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, religion, etc. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to
apply”.
CRS’
recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting
children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

Application Deadline: 8th September, 2017.