The Association of Positive Youths Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (APYIN) was founded to provide care and support to Adolescents and Youth living with HIV; empower them with adequate knowledge on sexual reproductive health and rights issues and Positive health, dignity and Prevention. APYIN is also charged with contributing to efforts toward preventing further spread of HIV among young and general population in Nigeria. The empowerment takes into cognizance the social, economic, religious, and political challenges associated with sexuality and reproduction especially as it relates to young people. Gender mainstreaming across these thematic areas is also a priority for the network.
APYIN is a network of young people living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria, constituted in June 2005 with the aim of promoting the involvement of the Adolescents and Youth living with HIV (aged between 10-35 years) and mainstreaming of youth issues in HIV and AIDS programming in Nigeria.
Within the Global Fund Global Cycle 7 (GC7) Community and Private-Public-Mix Expansion in TB and HIV Prevention, Diagnostic and Treatment Services (N-THRIP) grant, NEPWHAN, as a Sub Recipient to the Principal Recipient (IHVN), is implementing the following interventions; Treatment, Care and Support in 4 States, Gender and Human Rights and Community PMTCT Component of the Grant in 36+1 States and Community-led monitoring in 13 States. GC7 approach include, but not limited to people-centered services, where clients are valued as equal partners and served by integrated and client-centric differentiated service delivery (DSD) approaches; community engagement; sustainable transformation, achieved through partnership with GoN and CSOs/CBOs who assume ownership of accountable and evidence-based services enhanced by continuous quality improvement.
Position: Finance Officer
Location: Borno
Slots: 1
Employment Type: Contract
Application Deadline: 28th May, 2025
Responsibilities:
- Ensure the application of proper internal control systems and accounting processes to facilitate financial monitoring and control in line with the donor Guidelines for Financial reporting and auditing of projects
- Ensure prudent financial management and value for money
- Ensure that all supporting documents in respect of financial transactions are adequately authorized and have correct information
- Ensure timely payment to staff, vendors, and statutory deductions
- Ensure all staff complies with the retirement process and timely retirement in line with organizational policy.
- Prepare and submit timely financial reports to NEPWHAN as the SR
- Ensure overall preparation of project accounting ledgers and project accounts by best practices and standards
- Ensures proper filing of all financial documents
- Assist with audit preparation
- Carries out any other tasks required by SR and PR Management
Qualifications, Experience, and Competencies
- 4-year degree/HND in accounting, finance and/or bookkeeping
- At least 3 years of experience as a finance officer in a NGO/CBO.
- 2 years of previous work experience in Global Fund HIV/TB/Malaria or PEPFAR grant
- 3 years of work experience in a NGO/CBO implementing HIV/TB/Malaria Interventions.
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Sound organization and planning abilities
- Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and problem-solving skills
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships at all levels of management
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
- Budget management skills is a must
Method of Application:
Applicants should send their CVs and Cover Letters as one document not more than 4 pages long to[email protected] on or before 28th May, 2025.
The subject line of your email should address the post you are applying for (ex. “Program Officer – Borno State”).
Please note that any late application or incomplete submission will not be considered and thus will be disregarded.
Note. All applicants must be a resident of Borno State, and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
