Overview

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs is recruiting an Associate Humanitarian Financing Officer to support its Humanitarian Financing Unit in Nigeria. This position is open to Nigerian nationals only and is based in Maiduguri.

Key Responsibilities

Support financial and project management processes
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Review project budgets and applications for compliance
Provide guidance to partners on humanitarian financing procedures
Conduct market cost surveys
Track and review financial reports from partner organizations
Coordinate audits and ensure compliance with guidelines
Maintain financial databases for cost-effectiveness analysis
Prepare financial and performance reports
Reconcile field and headquarters data
Support monitoring and evaluation visits
Conduct partner financial and administrative visits
Maintain accurate documentation and share information across teams
Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

Education: Master’s degree (2 years’ experience), or Bachelor’s degree (minimum 4 years’ experience) in relevant fields
Relevant experience in grant/programme management, humanitarian financing, or financial administration
Experience in humanitarian financing and grant management is required
Familiarity with ERP systems is desirable
Fluency in English is required; knowledge of another UN official language is desirable
Core competencies: Professionalism, analytical thinking, strong communication, teamwork, planning, organization, creativity, and client orientation