- Company: United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)
- Location: Kaduna, Nigeria
- Job type: Contract
- Deadline: 21 October 2026
About the role
UNICEF is seeking a Financial System Strengthening (FSS) Associate Consultant to support financial management and control systems. This is a national consultant position based in Kaduna, with a duration of 12 months. The role involves office-based work and travel.
Responsibilities
- Support financial management, budgeting, and financial reporting processes.
- Ensure compliance with donor requirements and grant management standards.
- Strengthen internal controls and public financial management systems.
- Engage with government institutions and sub-national entities, including State Primary Health Care Development Agencies (SPHCDAs).
- Provide capacity building and stakeholder engagement support.
Requirements
- Education: A university degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Audit, or a relevant field. A master’s degree or professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ICAN, ACCA) is an advantage.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in financial management, accounting, financial controls, and partnership management.
- Specific Experience: Demonstrated experience supporting donor-funded health programmes (preferably EU or similar). Experience working with government institutions and SPHCDAs is an advantage.
- 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.
- Language: Fluency in written and spoken English. Strong report writing and presentation skills.
- Desirable: Knowledge of Nigeria’s health financing and primary health care systems.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the UNICEF jobs portal. The application deadline is 21st October 2026 (W. Central Africa Standard Time).
