Financial System Strengthening Associate Consultant – Adamawa State, Bauchi, Nigeria

About the role

The Financial System Strengthening (FSS) Associate Consultant will support the Adamawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency and the State Ministry of Health in implementing the EU SARAH grant. Working closely with the IPM Specialist, finance team and health programme staff, the consultant will enhance financial management systems across state, LGA and ward levels.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct state‑level Training of Trainers on the selected accounting software to build implementation capacity.
• Lead the rollout of the accounting software and oversee data migration for all participating entities.
• Deliver bi‑monthly financial management training for PHCDA accountants at state, LGA and ward levels.
• Prepare quarterly FMSS progress reports, highlighting achievements, risks and recommendations.
• Establish a knowledge system to capture lessons learned and best practices.
• Conduct quarterly grant performance reviews, variance analyses and support corrective actions.
• Undertake quarterly sample assessments in five LGAs together with the PHCDA Internal Audit and Finance team.

Required profile

• Minimum BA degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Audit or a related field.
• Relevant postgraduate qualification (e.g., Master’s) is desirable.
• Experience in public‑sector financial management or health‑sector finance is preferred.

Required skills

• Proficiency with accounting software implementation.
• Data migration and integration capabilities.
• Financial management training and capacity building.
• Grant performance review and variance analysis.

What we offer

• 12‑month consultancy contract.
• Office‑based work in Bauchi, Nigeria.
• Opportunity to contribute to UNICEF’s health financing initiatives.