Tearfund is an international relief and development agency working globally to end poverty and injustice, and to restore dignity and hope in some of the world's poorest communities.

The Joint Initiative for Strategic Religious Action (JISRA) is a partnership of 50 civil society organisations based in Nigeria, Indonesia, Iraq, Kenya, Mali, Nigeria and Uganda (with supporting lobby and advocacy in Europe and the USA). This international, interreligious partnership is implementing a five-year programme (2021-2025) in partnership with the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to further peaceful and just societies where all enjoy Freedom of Religion and Belief (FoRB).

The basis of the programme is JISRA's conviction that Freedom of Religion, Belief, and interfaith dialogue are essential and integral to the realisation of peaceful and just societies. In addition, diverse religious actors, including women and youth, can and need to play an important role in this process as change makers. JISRA believes their voices must be heard.

Tearfund Nigeria is currently looking to fill the following position:

Job title: Senior Finance Officer (JISRA/Peacebuilding)

Salary: NGN 10,710,845.00 (Gross per annum)

Location: Abuja or Jos, Nigeria

Hours:  Full time; 40hrs/week

Contract length: 1 Year, 5 months

This is a local national package; applicants should have permission to work in Nigeria.

The senior Finance Officer will oversee the JISRA Financial Management and liaise with the Country Consortium Lead and PoV Consortium Partners and Implementing Partners (SfCG, CAFOD, MM, Tearfund, DIWA, DREP, FOMWAN, RURCON & SUWA). S/he will harmonise the Nigeria Consortium Financial reports in liaise with Tearfund West Africa Finance Team. The post holder will also be responsible for the provision of practical support and advice to Tearfund partners on the following: strengthening financial management capacity, strengthening partner's internal control systems, improving financial budgeting and reporting. Responsible for ensuring donor compliance for all financial management issues. Provides accounting functions and financial management input to Tearfund Nigeria.

 The successful candidate will have: 

• A Degree in Finance / Accounts or equivalent experience
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in accounting
• Strong technical experience in bookkeeping, accounting and financial management.
• In-depth experience in providing financial capacity assessment to local partner
• Experience in carrying out financial management reviews/assessment of partners by identifying critical gaps and capacity development needs
• In depth knowledge of direct support to partner on strengthening internal controls, improving organisational and project level budgeting and reporting
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English language.
• Planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation skills
• Communication and presentation skills
• Self-motivation and a twam player
• Computer literate in MS-Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc
• Initiative and attention to detail

Desirable criteria:

• ACA / MBA / CA, ICAN, ANAN or equivalent

• Proven experience in relief and disaster response work

• Experience of working with Christian based partners

• Understanding of accounting issues in the charity/NGO sector.
• Ability to Prioritise
• Good analytical skills
• Training and mentoring skills
• Ability to communicate in Hausa

We are looking for an individual with vision, commitment and energy, someone who is a committed Christian and who shares and supports Tearfund's values and vision. 

How to apply:

Interested and qualified Applicants can go to jobs.tearfund.org to view and apply.

Advert Duration:  19th June – 7th July 2024

Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for the interviews!

Please Note:

• All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.
• The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding issues.
• In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watch list database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure