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 under 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 state, LGA and ward levels.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct state‑level Training of Trainers on the accounting software to build implementation capacity.
• Lead the rollout of the accounting software and oversee 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 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 experience in financial management, accounting software implementation or public sector finance.

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
• Competitive compensation package