The Life Spring Development Foundation (LSDF) is a Nigerian-led non-profit organization established by distinguished academics and seasoned development professionals with extensive expertise in adolescent reproductive health and youth economic empowerment. In response to the global movement for strengthen local leadership in Africa’s development, LSDF plays a critical role in Nigeria’s reproductive health landscape, traditionally dominated by international actors, by leveraging local expertise, global best practices, and strategic partnerships across public and private sectors. Its mission is to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) through knowledge management, youth empowerment and the delivery of compassionate, comprehensive, stigma-free services.
In coordination with other development partners, LSDF is implementing the ACCESS Project across designated states in Nigeria including Taraba, Ondo, Ekiti, and Enugu. The overarching goal of these interventions is to enhance access to comprehensive family planning and post-abortion care (PAC) services by addressing stigma, fostering community participation, and reinforcing health system capacities. This project consists of two broad intervention pathways. These are, (1) Community Engagement and Referrals for Adolescent Reproductive Health (ARH) Services, focusing on demand generation and awareness creation; and (2) Domestication and Capacity Building for Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) that involves strengthening the supply side of the intervention
Location: Abuja
Category: Fixed Term
Role Summary
The Finance, Grants and Administration Manager is responsible for overseeing financial transactions, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with financial policies and regulations. This role is vital to the organization’s financial management and supports decision-making processes by providing accurate and timely financial information. Furthermore, the Manager will support the LSDF management in donor compliance, timely reporting, project document filing, and project management. This role will report to the Country Director.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. Professional certification (e.g., ICAN, CPA, CFA) is required including at least 5-6 years previous experience in a similar role.
- Previous experience with local/international development organization is required.
- Proven experience in finance or accounting roles and grants management.
- Strong understanding of financial regulations, grant compliance requirements, and best practices in financial management.
- Proficient in financial software, databases, and MS Excel; experience with cloud-based financial systems is a plus.
- Knowledge of donor compliance regulations, audit process and response to audit management letter.
- Experience in payroll management and collaboration with HR departments.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to generate financial reports and meet set deadlines, and with good integrity.
- Team player with good interpersonal/communication, documentation, and facilitation skills and the ability to work under minimal supervision.
- Strong communication and people skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues.
- Strong supervisory skills and ability to work in a team will be a plus.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their CV and cover letter as a single Microsoft document to [email protected] on or before 27th November 2025. The subject matter should indicate the position and preferred location (Eg. “Program Manager- Ekiti”, and relevant files labelled accordingly. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
LSDF is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
