Job Location: Abuja (FCT)/ Remote

Employment Type: Consultancy

Reporting to: Head of Programs

Job Summary

The Business Development Manager is part of PPDC’s program team responsible for securing funding from bi-lateral and Multilateral Donors and the Private sector. The Business Development Manager (BDM) is responsible for identifying funding opportunities for PPDC across several technical and/or geographic portfolios; developing plans to compete for these funding opportunities; executing those plans, including oversight of pre-solicitation/pre-proposal activities, as well as proposal preparation and submission; and otherwise contributing to PPDC’s external representation and internal fundraising efforts as they relate to USG donors.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Identify and track relevant upcoming funding opportunities – through advance intelligence gathering, partner relationships, and other available resources.
• Manage Actions for pre-solicitation proposal preparations and bid planning including: teaming, bid strategy, development of win-themes, oversight of and contribution to technical design, drafting management and other sections of the proposal in advance of the solicitation.
• Manage major open solicitations and other proposal submissions, including teaming agreements, oversight of technical design and cost proposal, PPRs, capacity statements, internal review/quality control processes, drafting sections of the proposal where appropriate.
• Represent PPDC’s business development interests at relevant meetings, events, and within resource mobilization or donor-specific peer networks, as it relates to PPDC’s relevant funding streams.
• Coordinate the development of new proposals to meet the organization’s objectives, goals, mission and vision.
• Responsible for developing the fundraising strategy, workplan and budget projections. Clearly define and outline the goals of the fundraising effort being considered.
• Responsible for monitoring and reporting the progress of fundraising activities.
• Research and conduct feasibility studies, to determine if there are funding opportunities in our thematic area.
• Identify and engage potential donors and granters, develop and maintain relationships with donors and create donor database.
• Planning, and execute fundraising campaigns and activities

Competencies

• Strategic Thinking and Planning: Experience of strategic fundraising planning and execution.
• Collaboration: Ability to work closely within a small team and to build functional collaborations and partnerships within civil society and across other sectors.
• Communicating and Influencing: Effective verbal and written communication skill.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Adaptable and sensitive to work in different cultural contexts.
• Time Management: Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Qualifications and Skills

• A Master’s Degree or its equivalent in international development or related technical discipline relevant for PPDC’s programs is strongly preferred; Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline combined with substantive work and international field experience will be considered.
• Five (5) years of experience in successful proposal development for USG and other  donors, including pre-solicitation preparation. Experience with USAID solicitations is required; substantive relevant experience in proposal development for other multilateral or bilateral donors may be considered within the years of experience sought.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, work well under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Ability to effectively communicate with and coordinate activities of multiple partners, including field-based staff.
• International field experience in one of the organization’s relevant technical sectors is a plus.
• Excellent technical skills in writing, editing, formatting, research, negotiation, and verbal communications;
• Strong project management skills managing complex, multifaceted projects resulting in measurable successes and financial growth.
• Proven capacity to develop and maintain working relationships and develop collaborations with other NGOs, UN agencies, donors, and other major stakeholders in the industry.
• Good knowledge of institutional donor procedures and financial guidelines,
• High integrity and strong work ethics, ability to deal tactfully and discreetly with people, situations and information.

Mode of Application:

Interested applicants should send their CVs and Cover letter to: Application Link

Application Deadline: 15th August 2023.

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Job Title: Head of Finance and Internal Audit (HF, PPDC)
Job Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Reporting to: The Chief Executive Officer, PPDC

Job Summary 

The Head of Finance and Internal Audit is a member of the Senior Management Team and strategic partner for the management team in institutional planning, oversight management and delivery of all PPDC programmes and stakeholder engagement. The role requires someone to step in during an exciting period of organizational transition and program expansion. The PPDC Head of Finance and Internal Audit will be responsible for the coordination and administration of all aspects of the ongoing programs including planning, organizing, leading, monitoring, and reporting program activities. 

Main Duties & Responsibilities

General Responsibilities

• Ensure financial integrity and accountability. 
• Supervise the finance team including Project Accountant, Accountant, and Intern(s) in a way that promotes teamwork, segregation of duties, cooperation, effectiveness, and efficiency among the account team and ensure that transactions and financial decisions adhere to PPDC’s Financial Manual and meet Donor guidelines, specifically OMB Super Circular. Knowledge of USAID and private foundations guidelines is a requirement. Knowledge of U.S. INL Bureau requirements is an advantage
• Generate timely monthly, quarterly, yearly and project-specific financial reports in compliance with Nigeria Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (NGAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and other applicable standards.
• Monitor the day-to-day financial operations, including interventions and programs funded by grants to ensure compliance with grantor guidelines.
• Ensure all financial records and ledgers are kept; and trial balance drawn.
• Ensure timely preparation of statements of financial position, comprehensive income and expenditure, cash flow statement, notes to the accounts and relevant journals are passed as and when due.
• Represent the company to financial partners, including donors, auditors, public officials, banks, etc.

Budget and Grants Management

• Coordinate with other departments’ staff to create and manage PPDC’s yearly organizational budget. Develop budgets for proposals and long-term financial strategic scenarios.
• Manage various types of agreements (cooperative agreements, grants, sub-grants, sub-contracts, personal services agreements, rental agreements, memos of understanding, etc.) and solicit legal advice when needed to ensure compliance with applicable government rules and regulations.
• Preparation and timely submission of grant applications and reports, development and adjustment of associated budgets, coordination of budgeted funds, screening.
• Financial analysis: analysis of expenditure vs. planned outputs, cost-benefit analysis, Value for Money.
• Manage third-party financial relationships where appropriate.
• Compile and present reports, budgets, commentaries and financial statements.

 Governance and Compliance:

• Ensure timely compliance with all statutory remittances of WHT, Income Tax,  Pension, NHF, and NSITF contributions to relevant statutory authorities before their due date.
• Lead Management’s support and engagement with the Audit and Finance Committee producing papers, coordinating formal and informal meetings and monitoring actions
• Ensure timely engagement with compliance obligations including with consultants supporting compliance efforts.
• Be the principal liaison with the external auditor and other financial  consultants and ensure a smooth and efficient service delivery process including timely issuance of the audit report and management statements
• Oversee audit activities and ensure compliance with government and all donor regulations. 
• Review all accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports and transactions in a timely manner for the CEO’s approval.
• Sanitise and train staff on the existing and new policies.

 Risk Management

• Develop and utilise forward-looking, predictive models and activity-based financial analysis to provide insight into the organization’s operations and business plans including cash requirements.
• Understand and mitigate key elements of the company’s risk profile and analysis of investment policy.
• Work closely with the Executive Director in developing new business budgets and cost recovery mechanisms.
• Develop cost recovery methods to further the organizational financial goals. 

Policy and Strategy, Business Development 

• Provide insightful information and expectations to the senior Management team to aid in long-term and short-term decision-making by analyzing project budgets, the organization’s financial commitments, current expenses and obligations to the future.
• Identification of fundraising opportunities and potential investment ideas for new or existing funds to increase value for PPDC.
• Work with the Tech team to review GWAPP (in-house finance management software) and its functionalities and improve service delivery.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration is required. A Master’s degree in Financial management will be an advantage.

• Professional  qualification in Accounting is mandatory ( ICAN, ACCA, CPA)
• Minimum of five years experience in banking and/or finance and business development with two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Experience with US Government grant, sub-grant and accounting procedures in the non-profit sector desired. Experience with foundations, and non-US donors desired. Broad general business background required.
• Strong understanding of NICRA including negotiation with USAID and donors, monitoring systems to effectively manage NICRA. Knowledge and ability to design and develop accounting systems and procedures is a strong advantage;
• Practical experience of the use of de-minimis from donor funds.
• Strong knowledge in financial modelling, forecasting, and advanced Excel usage, as well as online invoicing and management systems;
• Experience managing an accounting system and invoicing system.
• Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills, plus excellent organizational skills;
• Knowledge of payroll management 
• Sensitivity to other’s points of view in order to influence behaviour, change an opinion, or turn a situation around; Cultural competency is required.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory statutory and compliance framework
• Experience in managing people is required.
• Ability to run effective meetings and facilitate group discussions; to lead decision-making processes; experience presenting to the Board of Directors or a much senior team within an organization.
• Strong English writing and speaking skills are required. Proven ability to communicate effectively and to work well in a team environment.

Personal Qualities 

• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills with the ability to work cooperatively, tactfully, and diplomatically with a culturally diverse group of people.
• Demonstrate a very high degree of integrity and professionalism 
• Must be flexible and able to improvise to handle a variety of situations.
• Ability to effectively train individuals and teams using participatory methodologies.
• Constant face-to-face, electronic and telephone communication with colleagues and the general public.
• Financial report and budget analysis and interpretation skills 
• Willingness and ability to work outside of normal business hours when required.
• Ability to prepare documents in a well-designed and attractive format, with attention to detail
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

 What we offer

 Fairly competitive salary and benefits package, a great team environment and hybrid working options. 

Other information:

 Only Nigerian-based candidates will be considered.

• This position has been designated as sensitive and will require a criminal background check. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completing a criminal background check. 

Application Deadline: 11th August 2023.