About Lindii Peace Foundation (LPF)
Lindii Peace Foundation (LPF) is a Non-Profit and Non-Governmental Organization in Nigeria, registered as a corporate entity with the Corporate Affairs Commission on July 11, 2014.
Job Details
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Experience: 2 – 5 years
- Location: Borno
- Job Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit, NGO/Non-Profit
Duties and Responsibilities
Internal Control and Auditing:
- Develop and manage a comprehensive internal audit program for the project.
- Ensure audits are performed professionally, providing credible audit observations and recommendations.
Grant Management:
- Maintain an overview of all grants, donor requirements, rules, regulations, and deadlines.
- Ensure proper filing of grant documents, including use of grants databases.
- Coordinate development of donor applications and reports, ensuring compliance and quality control.
Financial Compliance:
- Conduct internal audits to meet financial, operational, and compliance objectives.
- Report on control deficiencies and provide risk mitigation recommendations.
- Challenge and refine current processes across LPF.
Policy and Procedure Maintenance:
- Review and update policies and procedures to align with legislation and best practices.
- Contribute to the development and revision of funding proposals, budgets, and donor reports.
Training and Support:
- Provide internal helpdesk support on donor-related issues.
- Organize and deliver training on donor rules, proposal, and report writing.
Communication and Coordination:
- Engage with various stakeholders within LPF.
- Support external donor audits and provide necessary documentation.
Risk Management:
- Identify and assess potential organizational risks.
- Examine financial statements and transactions for accuracy and compliance.
- Analyze data for anomalies or potential fraud.
General Support:
- Participate in annual audit plan development.
- Provide guidance on internal control matters and best practices.
Other Compliance Information
- Adhere to LPF’s principles and values, promoting gender justice and women’s rights.
- Commit to equity, diversity, gender, child safety, and staff health principles.
- Respect workplace properties and uphold LPF’s Code of Conduct.
- Avoid using LPF work position for personal gain.
Selection Criteria
Core Competencies:
Skills:
- Independent and team-oriented work ethic.
- Leadership and staff training capabilities.
- Ability to work with disaster-affected communities.
Communication:
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Effective negotiation and representation skills.
Integrity:
- Trustworthy with a commitment to LPF’s values and humanitarian principles.
Resilience:
- Effective under extreme conditions, adaptable, and resilient.
Awareness:
- Sensitivity to gender and diversity.
- Ability to work in diverse cultural contexts.
Work Style:
- Organized with decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Familiarity with LPF policies.
- General IT proficiency.
- Humanitarian aid experience.
- Multiple language skills are desirable.
- Technical competencies in information and communication tools.
Application Method
Interested candidates should send their Resume, Cover Letter, and Credentials (as a single file) to: SFO@lindiipeacefoundation.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail. Alternatively, submit hard copies to: LPF Maiduguri Office, No 1, Sugun Mai Mele Close, Mustapha Goni Street, New GRA, Maiduguri, Borno State.
Application Requirements
- Name (matching bank/account information)
- Gender
- Contact information (phone/email/address)
- Nigerian Government-Approved ID Card
- Indigene certificate (if any)
- Birth certificate/Declaration of age
- Language proficiency
- Minimum of 2 referees with full contact details
Other Information
- Applications must contain responsive references.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.
- Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis.
