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Job description

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a state owned organisation. We work worldwide in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. GIZ International Services (InS) is an integral division of GIZ. We offer the experience, the regional and technical know-how of GIZ in the global market and provide international clients with expertise in terms of economic and result-oriented services.

GIZ International Services is shortlisted for the EU-funded tender: EU Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (SDGN) phase II.

The overall objective of the action is to foster a functioning pluralistic, inclusive, participatory and representative democracy in Nigeria.

The purpose of this contract is as follows:

• To engender the conditions for inclusive, transparent, credible, and peaceful elections and a more inclusive decision-making process with the meaningful participation of all sectors of society, including women, youth, and other marginalised groups.
• In collaboration with the technical team of the Chairman of the electoral management Body (INEC) already embedded in the programme– Chief Technical Adviser, Special Adviser and Chief Press Secretary - provide capacity development support, technical assistance, policy and expert advice to the electoral management Body – the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
• To contribute to the implementation of the EU Electoral Observation Missions (EU EOM) recommendations, as well as EU EOM follow up mission recommendations.
• Under the direction of the EU Delegation, support Monitoring and Evaluation as well as communication and visibility activities across the programme components.

Your tasks

Under the Supervision of the Team Leader, the Finance Specialist provides support in the areas finance, audit and procurement management for the project by ensuring effective operations and efficient use of funds on project activities. She/he provides in particular, day-to-day support to ensuring compliance of project’s activities with EU financial and contractual rules and procedures.

Your profile

Qualifications and Skills

Minimum Requirements

• At least a Master’s Degree (Academic level) in Business Administration, finance/accounting or a relevant, directly related discipline
• A qualified or final stage Chartered Accountant from an Accounting professional body affiliated with International Federation of Accountants (IFAC)

Preferred Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal skills to relate to counterparts on all levels of hierarchy
• Good IT skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint

General professional experience

Minimum Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in the areas of finance, audit and procurement in projects financed by bilateral and/or multilateral donors including non-governmental organisations, at least 5 years of which must have been in the implementation of EU financial and contractual procedures
• Experience in international development cooperation
• Fluency in oral and written English

Preferred Requirement

• Experience in working in Sub-Saharan Africa. Experience working in Nigeria will be an added advantage

Specific Professional Experience

Minimum Requirements

• Experience with EU rules on financial, audit and contractual procedures
• At least 5 years of professional experience in the areas of financial, contractual and audit management of EU related funded programmes/projects

Preferred Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience with EU financial, audit and contractual procedures
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• Experience working on finance and contractual management in Election and/or Governance programmes or projects

Notes

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GIZ would like to increase the proportion of employees with disabilities, both in Germany and abroad. Applications from persons with disabilities are most welcome.

Please send us an updated CV in EuropeAid format in English.

About us

Your professional and personal development is important to us. At GIZ, you will be offered global work opportunities and an atmosphere that is characterised by diversity, respect and genuine equal opportunities. Gender equality promotion is a matter of course for us. Our benefits are also impressive in terms of work-life balance and family friendliness. Flexible working hours that fit your life situation are an integral part of our corporate culture.

GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to us. All employees shall be valued - regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation.

GIZ would like to increase the proportion of employees with disability, both in Germany and abroad. Applications from persons with disabilities are most welcome.

Contact

Philipp Gutmann +49 6196 79-3191 [email protected]