Branch Finance and Admin Officer at Nigerian Red Cross Society

DUTY STATION

Branch Office

LINE MANAGER

Branch Secretary

 ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

DUTIES APPLICABLE TO ALL STAFF

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor Degree in Finance or accounting or equivalent in field of study.
• Minimum of 3years’ experience in planning, implementing and evaluating community-based programmes in emergency/relief context
• A Certified Public or Chartered Accountant is more preferable

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Good leadership and accountability skills
• Strong judgment and ability to identify and analyse problems and to think strategically to anticipate, interpret and develop strategic responses to issues
• Ability to persuade, influence, negotiate, manage and sustain effective, successful strategic relationships both internally and externally
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office tools
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Desirable

• Good knowledge of the work of the Red Cross in Nigeria and the State
• Experience in Programme design and management
• Experience in Volunteer Management
• Excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills
• Knowledge of project management, emergency and public health management, humanitaria relief issues, trends and goals aimed at preventing and alleviating human suffering.
• Strong leadership, team building, conflict resolution and ability to deliver the society’s articulated vision for change.
• Ability to initiate and manage change and align programmes to the strategic plan.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and resolve differences and conflicts.

Behavioural Competencies

• Articulate when communicating, and a curious and effective listener
• Ability to protect the reputation of NRCS through the quality of work, knowledge and experience
• High ethical standards and honesty in handling the organizational resources and zero tolerance to corruption
• Culturally sensitive, globally minded and showing respect to the views and opinions of others
• Ability to collaborate and work well in a team
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines