UNICEF, guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, works together with partners in 190 countries and territories to promote and advocate for the protection of the rights of every child. In Nigeria, UNICEF works in a complex humanitarian and development setting to fulfill and protect children's rights in partnership with the government, civil society, children, and families. UNICEF Nigeria is one of the largest UNICEF Country Offices globally.

UNICEF Nigeria is seeking an International Consultant for Mathematical Modelling of Immunization Programming and Embedded Financial Management Support to the National Primary Health Care Agency (NPHCDA). The objective of this assignment is to provide technical assistance to strengthen financial management systems, governance, and sustainability arrangements at NPHCDA, while supporting the effective financial management and institutionalization of mathematical modelling tools and applications developed under the Innovation Top-Up (ITU) grant. This is a consultancy position based in Abuja for a duration of 4 months.

Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Contract Type: Consultant
Duration: 4 months
Duty Station: Abuja
Level: Consultancy
Categories: Health
Job No: 591727

1. Management of coordination of mathematical modelling service rollout by the UNICEF vendor and transition to NPHCDA
2. Financial Governance, Controls, and Compliance:
   • Support compliance of ITU-funded activities with Government PFM regulations and donor requirements
   • Identify fiduciary risks associated with piloting and scaling modelling applications and recommend mitigation measures
   • Strengthening internal controls and governance arrangements for grant implementation
3. Financial Management, Planning, and Reporting:
   • Provide technical support on Gavi financial management requirements, including budgeting/reprogramming, documentation, and reporting
   • Strengthen expenditure tracking and financial reporting for modelling pilots and related activities
   • Strengthening the linkage of programme implementation and financial forecasting
4. Financial Management Systems Strengthening:
   • Support updating and implementation of the NPHCDA Financial Management Capacity Building Plan

• A University degree is required in accounting and finance, with certification in public accounting
• At least 15 years' Experience in financial analysis, auditing, or accounting, with a preference for experience in public financial management (PFM) or international development contexts
• Proven experience is required in designing, implementing, and assessing internal control frameworks and institutional capacity building in the area of financial management system
• In-depth knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards
• Experience of working in UN agency/international agency and working in, or with, fragile and conflict-affected contexts will be highly valued
• Familiarity with Primary Health Care (PHC) especially immunization programme system strengthening and its financing
• Analytical Skills: Ability to evaluate complex financial data, identify risks, and recommend remedial actions
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills for advising senior stakeholders and working in multi-disciplinary teams
• Computer skills, including strong quantitative analysis and reporting tools
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural, inclusive and diverse environment
• Fluency in English is required. Fluency in French would be considered an asset

How to Apply: Interested candidates should apply directly through the UNICEF careers portal using the link below. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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