Financial Management Lead Consultant (Remote, 12 months)

About the role

UNICEF is seeking a Financial Management Lead Consultant to support the implementation of GAVI HSS3 grants across three EU SARAH states and six additional states in Nigeria. The consultant will work remotely, collaborating with the IPM specialist, financial management team and health programme team to strengthen financial management systems in State Ministries of Health and Primary Health Care Development Agencies.

Key responsibilities

• Strengthen asset management through registration, verification, tagging and accountability support.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement to institutionalise financial management reforms in State Ministries of Health and PHCDAs.
• Deliver Training of Trainers programmes for the rollout and effective use of accounting software across MOH and PHCDA finance units.
• Lead the 2027 financial planning and budgeting processes to enhance stewardship, accountability and resource utilisation.
• Build financial management capacity of selected partners through training, mentoring and technical support.
• Enhance financial management practices through process improvements and targeted capacity building for State and LGA PHCDA accounting teams.
• Develop knowledge‑management systems to capture and share best practices and lessons learned.

Required profile

• Minimum BA degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Audit or related field; a master’s or professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ICAN, ACCA) is an advantage.
• 7–10 years of progressive experience in financial management, accounting, financial controls and partnership management, preferably supporting donor‑funded health programmes such as GAVI, EU, Global Fund or World Bank.
• Experience working with government institutions and sub‑national entities, including State Primary Health Care Development Agencies.
• Fluency in written and spoken English with strong report writing and presentation skills.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of financial management, budgeting, financial reporting and internal controls.
• Expertise in donor compliance, grant management and public financial management systems.
• Analytical, capacity‑building and stakeholder engagement abilities.