The State Partnership for Accountability, Responsiveness and Capability (SPARC) is the main governance programme of the Department  for International Development(DFID) in Nigeria.

They seek to recruit a Long Term PFM Advisor to join the SPAC team. The PFM Advisor will be based in the Abuja office but will make regular visit to the states supported under thhe programme (currently Anambra, Enugu, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Lagos, Niger, Yobe and Zamfara).

 In country support to the PFM(Public Financial Management),  PDG

First line support and ‘backstopping’ to state based TSL’s(Technical Stream Leads)

QA of PFM outputs in conjunction with the PFM PDG.

In country (PMU based) ‘on demand’ PFM support to the PMU, other centrally managed SPARC work streams-KM, M&E and Federal NGF support. The positin will be the first point of contract and will inform, and escalate to the PDG as appropriate

The TSL role for the SPARC Niger State Office

PFM co-ordination and support with and to other donor programmes.

QUALIFICATIONS

Masters Degree in a relevant area and/or Professional Accounting Qualification (IFAC accredited body)

15+ years relevant experience, preferably in countries with similar Government/PFM structures and issues as Nigeria

Experience working in a developing countries outside the country of origin

Broad knowledge of all main technical areas of PFM(Budget, Treasury, Accounting, Audit, Procurement)

Prior experience working in government(Federal or State) in Nigeria would be an advantage.

Experience as team Leader or PFM component Leader on a Multi-location governance project.

Willingness to travel to all SPARC States.

Must be familiar with Quality management system

Must be able to relate very well with people

Must be computer literate and good in communication

Must be able to work with minimal supervision.