Financial System Strengthening (FSS) Associate National Consultant - Adamawa State, Bauchi, Nigeria - 12 months (594871)

Organizational Context

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. We are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

Job Purpose

The FSS Associate Consultant will work closely with the IPM Specialist, the financial management team, and the health programme team to support the Adamawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency and Adamawa State Ministry of Health under the EU Strengthening Access to Reproductive and Adolescent Health (SARAH) grant. The primary goal is to strengthen financial management systems within these entities. This role is crucial for ensuring the effective and efficient utilization of grant funds, building capacity in financial management, and supporting the overall objectives of the SARAH project in Adamawa State, Nigeria. The consultant will play a key part in the rollout and adoption of accounting software and provide essential training to local staff.

Responsibilities

The FSS Associate Consultant will be responsible for conducting state-level training of trainers (ToT) on accounting software to build implementation capacity. They will lead the accounting software rollout and data migration across participating entities. The consultant will deliver bi-monthly financial management training for PHCDA accountants at state, LGA, and ward levels. They will prepare quarterly FMSS progress reports detailing achievements, risks, challenges, and recommendations. Establishing financial management knowledge systems to capture and share lessons learned and best practices is also a key responsibility. The consultant will conduct quarterly grant performance reviews and variance analyses to support timely corrective actions. Additionally, they will undertake quarterly sample assessments in five LGAs with the PHCDA Internal Audit and Finance team to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement.

Work Experience

Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in financial management is required. Experience in public sector financial management, particularly within health programs or with donor-funded projects, would be beneficial.

Skills

Financial Management, Accounting Software Rollout, Data Migration, Training Delivery, Capacity Building, Grant Management, Performance Analysis, Reporting, Knowledge Management, Audit, Public Health Finance, Project Support

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