We are looking for an exceptional candidate to join our growing Nigeria programme. You position will be central to setting up the financial and administrative systems and supporting efficient management of the International Alert (Alert) Nigeria Country Programme.
The post requires someone who is both highly organised and flexible and able to maintain a positive attitude to work even when under stress. You will have a ‘can-do’, solution-oriented, customer-focused attitude, because while the main focus of the position is finance and administration, the post requires frequent communication and liaison with project partners, requiring excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written).
Educated to degree level (in a relevant subject), you will have at least 3 years’ managing finance and administration for an INGO project / office, significant experience of systems development and management – financial, operational and security. You will have experience in negotiating best value contractual agreements as well as a good understanding of Nigerian legal and labour law requirements in INGOs.
International Alert helps people find peaceful solutions to conflict.
We are one of the world’s leading peacebuilding organisations, with nearly 30 years of experience laying the foundations for peace. We work with local people around the world to help them build peace. And we advise governments, organisations and companies on how to support peace. We focus on issues which influence peace, including governance, economics, gender relations, social development, climate change, and the role of businesses and international organisations in high-risk places.
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HOW TO APPLY:
Note: The above are some of the requirements for the job. For the full job requirements and an application pack (the person specification section of which will form the basis of short-listing), please visithttp://www.international-alert.org/jobs**. In your application, please indicate the full job title of the role you are applying for.**
To apply, please send a completed application form and equal opportunities form tojobs@international-alert.org**, both of which can be found under ‘Downloads’.**
Please note we do not accept CVs.
As it is unlikely that we will be able to obtain a Work Permit for this role, all job applicants must already have the right to work in Nigeria.
Closing date: Sunday 15th November 2015 at 5pm (UK time)
Alertreserves the right to extend or close this position depending on application numbers.
Initial interviews and a test will take place on 23rd-24th November in Abuja or remotely.