Financial System Strengthening (FSS) Associate National Consultant

UNICEF
Job no: 594871
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Bauchi
Level: Consultancy
Location: Nigeria
Categories: Research, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
Contract Duration: 12 months
Working arrangement: Office Based
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Terms of Reference
Scope of Work
Key Results Will Be Covering
The FSS Associate Consultant will work closely with the IPM Specialist, the financial management team and the health programme team to support Adamawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency and Adamawa State Ministry of Health under the EU Strengthening Access to Reproductive and Adolescent Health (SARAH) grant to strengthen financial management systems:

• Conduct state-level ToT on the accounting software to build implementation capacity
• Lead accounting software rollout and data migration across participating entities.
• Deliver bi-monthly financial management training for PHCDA accountants at state, LGA, and ward levels.
• Prepare quarterly FMSS progress reports on achievements, risks, challenges, and recommendations.
• Establish financial management knowledge systems to capture and share lessons learned and best practices.
• Conduct quarterly grant performance reviews and variance analyses to support timely corrective actions.
• Undertake quarterly sample assessments in five LGAs with the PHCDA Internal Audit and Finance team.
  

QUALIFICATIONS / SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE/ COMPETENCIES (CORE/TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL) / LANGUAGE SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THE ASSIGNMENT
Education

• Minimum BA 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
  

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