Branch Finance and Administrative Officer

About the Role

The Nigerian Red Cross Society is expanding its team and seeking a dynamic Finance and Administrative Officer to join our Lagos branch. You will play a key role in supporting our mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering through effective financial management and administrative oversight of community-based programmes.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent field of study
• Minimum 3 years' experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating community-based programmes in emergency/relief contexts
• Certified Public or Chartered Accountant certification (preferred)

Essential Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership and accountability skills
• Sound judgment with ability to identify, analyse, and strategically respond to problems and issues
• Ability to persuade, influence, negotiate, and manage effective strategic relationships both internally and externally
• Proficiency in MS Office tools
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Knowledge of project management, emergency management, public health management, and humanitarian relief issues
• Strong team building and conflict resolution abilities
• Capacity to initiate and manage change while aligning programmes with strategic plans
• Demonstrated ability to influence and resolve conflicts

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of Red Cross operations in Nigeria and the state
• Experience in programme design and management
• Experience in volunteer management
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Behavioural Competencies

• Articulate communicator and effective listener with intellectual curiosity
• Ability to protect the reputation of NRCS through quality work, knowledge, and experience
• High ethical standards and honesty in handling organizational resources with zero tolerance for corruption
• Culturally sensitive and globally minded, respecting diverse viewpoints and opinions
• Strong collaborative abilities and capacity to work effectively within a team