Finance Officer at Gender Equality Peace and Development Centre

Borno Zamfara

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About the Organization

Gender Equality, Peace and Development Centre (GEPaDC) is a not-for-profit, non-political, non-religious and Women-led organization with the vision of“a society where women and men, girls and boys realize their full potential and participate in every sphere on an equal basis and where the rights of everyone irrespective of sex are recognized and respected” and the mission of “Promoting gender equality, peace and sustainable development and empowering women & girls”.

About the Job

Job Title: Finance Officer

Locations: Maiduguri Metropolitan Council – MMC (Jere), Borno and Zamfara
Employment Type: Contract

Job Requirements

  • Degree or equivalent in Financial Management, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or other relevant fields.
  • At least 3 years of work experience in broader finance, accounts and operations management with an international/National organization
  • USG contracts experience preferred (including office management, HR, finance, IT, and logistics);
  • Able to communicate effectively and has excellent interpersonal skills to form effective working relationships at all levels.
  • High level of computer literacy (proficiency in MS Excel would be added advantage)
  • Ability to deal appropriately with sensitive issues and always maintain a high level of confidentiality.
  • Periodic financial monitoring at the project locations
  • Cross-functional team player.
  • Results-oriented and attention to detail.
  • Proven experience in managing expenditures within budget.
  • Have experience and/or knowledge about working with children on research issues and are aware of the local legal and child protection systems.
  • Experience working in a post-conflict environment/refugee/IDP situation
  • Project management experience
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work under pressure often to strict deadlines,
  • Ability to assess problems and recommend a solution
  • Accuracy and timeliness in all areas of responsibility.
  • Capacity for a high level of accuracy in work, and ability to hold self and others accountable.

Safeguarding:

  • It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children.
  • This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, or adults at risk; and any form of trafficking in persons.

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Application Closing Date
17th April, 2025.

References

Gender Equality Peace and Development Centre, Careers at the Gender Equality Peace and Development Centre, Finance Officer at Gender Equality Peace and Development Centre, accessed April 10, 2025