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We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Financial System Strengthening (FSS) Associate Consultant
Job No: 596366
Duty Station: Sokoto
Contract type: Consultant
Level: Consultancy
Categories: Programme Management – 12 months
How can you make a difference?
- The FSS Associate Consultant will work closely with the IPM Specialist, the financial management team and the health programme team to support Sokoto State Primary Healthcare Development Agency and Sokoto State Ministry of Health under the EU Strengthening Access to Reproductive and Adolescent Health (SARAH) grant to strengthen financial management systems.
Minimum Requirements: (Qualifications / Experience / Knowledge / Expertise / Skills)
Education:
- A University Degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Audit or any other relevant field is required.
- A master’s or professional accounting qualification is an advantage (e.g CPA, ICAN and ACCA).
Work Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in financial management, accounting and financial controls and partnership management.
- Demonstrated experience supporting donor-funded health programmes, preferably the EU or similar.
- Experience working with government institutions and sub-national entities, including State Primary Health Care Development Agencies (SPHCDAs) will be an advantage.
Language Requirements:
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Strong report writing and presentation skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders at national and state levels.
Knowledge / Expertise / Skills:
- Strong knowledge of financial management, budgeting, financial reporting, and internal controls.
- Expertise in donor compliance, grant management, and public financial management systems.
- Strong analytical, capacity-building, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Desirables:
- Knowledge of Nigeria’s health financing and primary health care systems.
Application Closing Date
22nd October, 2026; W. Central Africa Standard Time.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Note
Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):
- An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
- Cover Letter
- A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template).
