One Health Resilience Initiative (OHRI) is a registered Nigerian nonprofit organization (CAC/IT/8929397) formally incorporated in 2025. OHRI is dedicated to strengthening the wellbeing of people, animals, and the environment through integrated action. We work at the intersection of public health, climate change, environmental protection, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), biodiversity, mental wellbeing, systems strengthening, and community empowerment across Adamawa, Gombe, Jigawa, Kano, Taraba and Abuja FCT.
Our mission is to build resilient communities and ecosystems through integrated solutions that link human, animal, and environmental health. As a young and growing organization, we are recruiting a pioneer cohort of skilled volunteers to fill critical roles across our organizational structure. These are unpaid volunteer positions designed for individuals seeking hands-on experience in the development sector, with clear pathways to professional certificates, networking, and future paid employment as organizational funding grows.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Position: Finance & Compliance Manager
Job Location: Adamawa
Job type: Full-time
Job Description
- Directs all financial planning, budgeting, accounting, and compliance functions. Ensures OHRI meets statutory requirements, donor regulations, and best practices in financial stewardship.
- Commitment: Full-time, 6–12 months (renewable)
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and oversee the implementation of financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Lead annual budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and financial planning processes.
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to the Board, donors, and regulatory bodies.
- Manage organizational audits (internal and external) and implement audit recommendations.
- Ensure compliance with CAC requirements, tax obligations, and donor grant conditions.
- Supervise finance staff, review payment vouchers, and authorize expenditures within delegated limits.
- Safeguard organizational assets and prevent fraud through robust control systems.
Specific Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Professional certification (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CMA) is highly preferred.
- 4+ years of experience in NGO financial management, including donor grant accounting.
- Deep knowledge of Nigerian financial regulations, tax laws, and nonprofit compliance.
- Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, SAP) and advanced Excel.
- High integrity, attention to detail, and ethical conduct.
Other Requirements:
- Must be a Nigerian citizen or legal resident.
- Minimum age of 18 years.
- Strong commitment to OHRI's mission, vision, and core values (Resilience, Inclusivity, Stewardship, Integrity, Evidence, Collaboration).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Hausa or local languages is an advantage.
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively in multicultural teams.
- Willingness to travel to field locations within assigned states, including rural and underserved communities.
- Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Office, email, internet); advanced digital skills required for technical roles.
- Must possess a valid means of identification (National ID, Voter's Card, Driver's License, or International Passport).
Note: Candidates should attach the following complete application package in their application form: (a) OHRI Volunteer Application Form, (b) Curriculum Vitae (CV), and (c) Cover letter
