Graduate Job in Abuja at Publish What You Pay (PWYP) Nigeria

Publish What You Pay (PWYP) Nigeria is a network of civil society organisations that are united in their call for an open and accountable extractive industry in order for the revenues to help improve the lives of women, men and youth in resource-rich countries.PWYP undertakes public campaigns and policy advocacy to achieve disclosure of information about extractive industry revenues, contracts and government budgets. The Nigeria coalition is made up of 150 member organisations across the six geopolitical zones that work in the following thematic areas, human rights, development, environmental and faith-based groups. The Nigeria coalition is affiliated to the PWYP International.

Publish What You Pay (PWYP) Nigeria is looking for highly organised, enthusiastic and motivated individuals to provide dedicated support to PWYP Nigeria coalition.


Job Title: Accounts officer
Location: Abuja
Reporting to: National Coordinator and Steering Committee
Personal Attributes:

• • A self-starter
• • Proactive thinker and perceptive individual
• • Enjoys organising, planning and delivering work
• • Enthusiastic and engaging
• • Ability to present well and act professionally
• • Ability demonstrate attention to detail, initiative and reliability

Person Specification.

• • In possession of at least a Bachelor degree in relevant field
• • A minimum of three years' experience in accounting jobs.
• • An excellent command of English both written and spoken. Any other language is a strong asset
• • The ability to multi task and ability to adapt in a changing work environment
• • The ability to work in a project orientated manner with all the interests of the involved stakeholders at heart and a strong focus on the end results.
• • Strong organisational, computer and analytical skill
• • Experience in fundraising with a track record of working with (international) donors
• • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• • Knowledge of accounting, economic, business and financial principles and methodologies.
• • Knowledge of government account laws, regulations and account auditing procedures.
• •Knowledge of arithmetic, analytical and logical reasoning.
• •Proficiency in working with computer and related applications.
• • Ability to interpret the accounting reports and data, and compile the reports.
• • Ability to deliver the administrative and clerical functions.
• • Ability to maintain healthy personal and customer-oriented service relation with other employees.
• • Ability to troubleshoot any kind of complex account-related problems.
• • Should work in coordination with other employees; possess sound decision-making, monitoring and organizing skills.
• • Advising the steering committee about financial issues which are meant to encourage prudent management of the finances of the organization.
• • The candidate should be willing to work part time.

Job Title: Communication officer
Location: Abuja .
Reporting to: National Coordinator and Steering Committee
Personal Attributes:

• • A self-starter
• • Proactive thinker and perceptive individual
• • Sociable, enjoys meeting new people and helping others
• • Enjoys organising, planning and delivering work
• • Enthusiastic and engaging
• • Ability to present well and act professionally
• • Ability demonstrate attention to detail, initiative and reliability

The Role

• The communications officer has a key role to play in planning and delivering communications to key groups, such as supporters, volunteers or staff. 
• The post holder will write, edit, co-ordinate and publish content across various channels, including the website, social media, and print and online newsletters. 
• They will also plan and implement communications campaigns to raise awareness or funds, while progressively improving organisational understanding of what works for different audiences. Maintain websites.

Other Specifications.

• • In possession of at least a Bachelor degree in relevant field
• • A minimum of three years experience in a civil society coalition and knowledge of extractive and EITI.
• An excellent command of English both written and spoken. Any other language is a strong asset.
• • The ability to multi task and ability to adapt in a changing work environment.
• Creative, Innovative and imaginative use of campaign strategy to achieve results.
• Proficiency and Passion in working with computer and related applications.
• The candidate should be willing to work part time.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their CV and cover letter to the following email address. publishwhatyoupaynig@gmail.com. Please write the post you are applying to on top of your cover letter.

Women are encouraged to apply. 

Application Deadline: 21th of October 2016