Financial System Strengthening Associate Consultant – Nigeria

About the role

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

Key responsibilities

• Conduct state‑level Training of Trainers on the accounting software to build implementation capacity.
• Lead the rollout of the accounting software and manage 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 covering achievements, risks, challenges, and recommendations.
• Establish a financial management knowledge system to capture 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 together with the PHCDA Internal Audit and Finance team.

Required profile

• Minimum BA university degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Audit or a related field.
• Relevant postgraduate qualification (e.g., Master’s) is desirable.
• Proven experience in financial management, accounting software implementation, and capacity‑building initiatives.

Required skills

• Accounting software implementation
• Data migration
• Financial management training
• Grant performance review
• Variance analysis

What we offer

• 12‑month consultancy contract
• Office‑based work in Bauchi, Nigeria
• Attractive compensation and benefits package