Job Openings at Al-Basar International Foundation Trust

Al-Basar International Foundation Trust started its activities in Nigeria with an outreach program i.e. mobile eye surgical camp in 1994 and from that period to date foundation is providing eye care services. In August 2004, Al-Basar expanded its activities by the establishment of Makkah Specialist Eye Hospital in the northern commercial city of Kano.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Project Officer

Job Location: Bauchi
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Project Officer will develop, operationalize and revise project work-plans to ensure project activities are carried out as and when scheduled;
• Establish an effective information management system for the project;
• Review, produce activity and periodic report; and establish improved mechanisms, guidelines and operating principles for project management.
• Project Officer (PO) will lead the project implementation and project team at the state level.

Essential Job Responsibilities
An efficient Project Officer with a capacity for independent effort is required to carry out, but not limited to the following duties in the new project:

• Develop, operationalize and revise project work-plans to ensure that activities are carried out as an when scheduled
• Establish an effective information management system
• Review and establish improved mechanisms, guidelines and operating principles for project management
• Produce activity and periodic reports
• Participate in and in some cases lead stakeholders interface activities such as sensitization visits, advocacy visits and monitoring activities
• Represent the organization at meetings with partners, government officials, coalition members and advocacy constituencies
• Plan, organize and coordinate project capacity building events
• Prepare the project management systems for portfolio reviews and evaluation
• Manages project budget and make appropriate recommendations for budget reviews and/or adjustments in accordance.
• Responsible for budget defense and takes responsibility for significant budget variances.
• Provide leadership, coordinate and implement all programmatic activities related to the projects
• Ensure to implement child safeguarding/protection policy and Code of Conduct of the organization.
• Carries out any other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Project Director

Requirements

• Experience in developing, implementing and evaluating programs
• Demonstrated experience working in teams, as well as, working independently with minimum supervision
• Experience in program and financial management
• Proven ability to represent the organization in dealings with external stakeholders
• Experience in community mobilization
• Experience in the similar position in national or International organizations.
• Excellent organizational skills and an ability to work under pressure
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken)
• Excellent writing ability, strong interpersonal, group facilitation and oral presentation skills
• Ability to work to deadlines and excellent attention to detail
• Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing staff
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a commitment to diversity in the workplace
• Results oriented with a strong commitment to get the job done on time and with highest professional standards
• Good computer skills and proficient in Microsoft applications -excel, word, PowerPoint, etc.

Job Position: Admin and Finance Assistant

Job Location: Bauchi
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Admin and Finance Assistant will provide administrative and financial management support to the Project.
• Specifically, to manage project disbursements in line with the project and organizational policies and procedures, maintain records of transactions and assist in generating relevant financial and management reports.

Essential Job Responsibilities
The essential job responsibilities for this position include, but not limited to the following duties in the new project:

• Maintain all financial records for the Project office
• Arrange for the acquisition and payment of goods and services required by the office, and compile monthly expenditure reports
• Arrange for office procurement including obtaining quotations
• Provide secretariat services for the Project Manager and Project Officer, including meetings, trainings and workshops
• Assist with the preparation, editing and formatting of Program reports and correspondence
• Oversee the maintenance and safekeeping of all office records
• Undertake management of project vehicles, computers and other equipment including procurement, maintenance and allocation to staff and the development and maintenance of an asset register
• Provide operational support to project staff and consultants on all aspects of project management, operations and financial procedures
• Collect invoices and expenses claims on a monthly basis from consultants and staff contracted
• Management and upkeep of contracts files
• Maintain and regularly update the contract tracking tool
• Communicate the upcoming tasks to team members on a weekly basis.
• Ensure that all applicable taxes and other relevant payments are made in a timely manner to all government agencies.
• Ensure that contractual commitments (e.g. for the rental of premises) are adhered to.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree
• At least 2-5 years office management / administrative and some finance experience
• Excellent oral and written English and highly developed numerical skills
• Self-motivated but with an ability to work in small teams
• Experience and capacity to deal with politically and culturally sensitive issues; and
• Experience in using computer software packages including word-processors, spreadsheets, and payroll systems.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: albasarnig@gmail.com using the Job position as the subject of the email.