Vacancies at New Incentives

New Incentives is a pioneer in a growing movement of giving small incentives to caregivers whose infants get immunized, while increasing awareness of the health benefits of childhood vaccinations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Auditor

Locations: Northeast & Northwest, Nigeria (Remote)
Employment Type: Full-time
Slot: 2 Openings

Key Responsibilities

• Review Staff Work Day Reports
• Complete Investigation Procedures and Status each week
• Plan and manage periodic onsite and offsite audits and investigations
• Confidentially carry out on-ground investigations against specific employees or operational areas
• Maintain reports of all audits and investigations, identify fraud, and investigate until closure
• Review expense submissions by calling vendors to assess authenticity
• Develop quarterly and ongoing training to improve managers and FOs ability to detect and mitigate fraud.

Job Responsibilities and Tasks
Program Protocol and Operations Audit (40%):

• Review current audit and Investigation processes towards developing an audit and Investigation plan and protocol.
• Provide accurate assessments, proper documentation and insightful recommendations.
• Assess staff’s compliance with the policies of the organization and program implementation guidelines.
• Talk to various stakeholders, including beneficiaries, to get feedback on issues and gaps for the organization.
• Confidentially carry out on-ground investigations against specific employees or operational areas.
• Plan and review the auditing activities including reporting adherence to routine immunization procedure by clinic staff, program, and cash management procedures by employee.
• Ensure timely completion and reporting of audits.
• Complete Investigation Procedures and Status each week.

Fraud Identification and Investigation (30%):

• Develop and implement effective strategies for the detection and prevention of fraud in the organization or during program implementation.
• Support the recruitment and training of auditors to ensure an effective unit.
• Conduct interviews with staff and stakeholders to obtain intelligence on the degree of involvement of a fraudulent incident and extent of financial loss to the organization.
• Seek and analyze relevant documents and dashboards , evidence and data to identify inconsistencies in organizational records and programming.
• Maintain reports of all audits and investigations.
• Plan and manage periodic onsite and offsite investigations
• Synthesize information and strategies required to apprehend fraud suspects and recover organizational funds or assets.
• Develop and implement processes and guidelines effective for the prevention or mitigation of fraud risks.

Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement (20%):

• Monitor the implementation of the conditional cash transfer intervention to ensure compliance with the rules and regulations of donors.
• Monitor the operations of New Incentives – All Babies Are Equal Initiative (NI-ABAE) to ensure compliance with Nigerian laws, regulations and guidelines.
• Protocol and compliance review across the board, including compliance with cash disbursement protocol, transportation safety and rate expectations, stakeholder engagement procedures, security reporting, communication and management protocols, and internal and external communication guidelines.
• Review compliance with operations and supply-side issues identification, reporting, and resolution.
• Inform any observed weaknesses with clear recommendations in protocols and internal employee relationships.
• Liaise with appropriate governmental agencies to identify and obtain required approvals and documents.
• Review and gathering of evidence to comply with audit requirements and ensure internal implementation of Audit recommendations.

Managerial (10%):

• Provide technical supervision and guidance to the audit and Investigation unit.
• Support the recruitment, training, briefing/debriefing, evaluation, potential, detection, staff’s development and internal communication of necessary manpower required for internal audit and compliance.
• Identify training needs, train, follow up and coach, carry out periodic evaluation of team members to maximize their capabilities and commitment to organizational goals.
• Undertake any other administrative duties, or training and development, appropriate to the grade of the position.

Education and Work Experience Requirements

• MSc, BSc or BA in Accounting or Finance or Social Sciences disciplines. A Professional certification (such as ICAN, ACCA or CFE) would be a bonus.
• 3 – 5 years prior experience working as an Auditor and / or Compliance Officer or Manager. Preferred experience in compliance management, internal control or fraud investigation.
• 1 – 2 years prior experience working for a non-profit, charitable organization or (I)NGO.

Skills and Competencies Requirement:

• Preferably a candidate already based in states where the position is advertised
• Good organizational skills, effective time management, ability to meet deadlines, multi-task, and prioritize tasks
• Sound cultural awareness and ability to work multicultural and multi-ethnic environment
• Proven managerial and / or leadership skills
• Ability to deliver high quality work in short periods of time and to work under pressure
• Adaptability to changing nature of humanitarian work and operational difficulties
• Willingness to frequent field missions to perform discrete inquiries visits
• Careful attention to financial matters and management of funds
• Critical thinker and possess problem solving attitude
• Ability to get work done effectively from auditors
• Skilled in performing discrete inquiries
• Detail-oriented, diligent professional
• Passion to help others and reduce infant mortality
• Very good communication and writing skills, English, Hausa and dialects (verbal and written)
• Excellent responsiveness to email and phone requests
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, internet browsers, smartphones and ICT in general. Ability to use Google Doc, Google Sheet and App-sheet would be a bonus.
• Motivation to work in a young organization that is constantly changing based on stakeholder feedback and operates with a lean structure
• Profound knowledge of auditing, compliance, investigations and internal control requirements and practices
• Familiarity with audit software.

Language Requirement:

• Proficiency in English Language (conversation, reading and writing) is required
• Knowledge of Hausa Language (conversation and reading) is required.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Auditor

Locations: Northeast & Northwest, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Auditor will manage and optimize auditing activities for the assigned state, while also conducting objective unbiased audits of clinic operations and employee performance.
• The position is responsible for ensuring that the organization’s operations and controls are accurate and fully compatible with standards and regulations within the spheres of operations.

Position Responsibilities
Audit (80%):

• Provide accurate assessments and insightful recommendations. Assessing the operation’s compliance with the policies of the organization.
• Provide vigilant, insightful, and thorough assessments of the possibility of employee, clinic staff, or community member fraud.
• Talk with various stakeholders, including beneficiaries, to get feedback on program-related issues and gaps for the organization.
• Confidentially carry out on-ground investigations against specific employees or operational areas.
• Plan and review auditing activities, including reporting adherence to routine immunization procedure by clinic staff, and to program policies and cash management procedures by employees.
• Observe, report, and escalate security issues communicated by employees, caregivers, and stakeholders to the Senior Field Manager.
• Confirm and report that clinic gifts are being distributed as per the program schedule to stakeholders.
• Ensure the ABAE Progress Poster is being updated.
• Analyze risks related to fraud and financial loss and develop measures to reduce these risks.
• Ensure the timely completion of audits.

Special Audit (10%):

• Conduct special audit assignments related to specific cases that will be assigned, especially related to disciplinary situations.

Security Awareness (5%):

• Report all security incidents in areas of operations, including incidents that do not directly affect staff and/or operations.
• Take responsibility for personal safety and the safety of team members as applicable on the field.
• Read and understand all Security documents within the context of operations, including SOPs and the Country Security Plan.

Other duties/Special Projects (5%):

• Other requests that may be assigned by Management.

Education and Work Experience

• BSc or HND in Accounting or Finance; master’s degree and professional certification (such as ICAN or ACCA) would be a bonus.
• Experience in analysis with a critical approach and good knowledge of auditing processes. Good expertise in risk management and compliance are required, as well as high reliability and strong organizational skills.

Skills and Competencies:

• Preferably a candidate already based in Jigawa or Katsina State.
• 2+ years experience of working in an auditor position or as a field staff involved in operations activities.
• Experience with the Nigerian health system and clinic documentation, particularly related to infant health and vaccinations.
• Careful attention to financial matters and management of funds.
• Detail-oriented and diligent professional.
• Passion to help others and reduce infant mortality.
• Very good communication skills in English and Hausa dialects (verbal and written).
• Excellent responsiveness to email and phone requests.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word/Excel, internet browsers, smartphones, and new communications technology in general.
• Motivation to work in a young organization that is constantly changing based on stakeholder feedback and operates with a lean structure.
• Profound knowledge of auditing and control requirements and practices.
• Familiarity with accounting software.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Field Officer (Entry-level)

Location: Yobe
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are looking to identify Field Officers that will help to expand its team dedicated to preventing child mortality in Yobe State in Nigeria.
• This post is strictly for contingency purposes and to identify candidates for future scaling (potentially).
• The Field Officers will support the New Incentives program that utilizes cash transfers to encourage mothers to complete the immunization schedule of their infants.
• The program is operated in cooperation with the State Primary Healthcare Development Board in Yobe State.
• The primary duty in the role will be enrolling beneficiaries at public clinics.
• Field Officers are hired full-time and work at clinics throughout YobeState and must already be based/reside in one of the following LGA / Towns:
  • Bade
  • Bursari
  • Damaturu
  • Geidam
  • Gujba
  • Gulani
  • Fika
  • Fune
  • Jakusko
  • Karasuwa
  • Machina
  • Nangere
  • Nguru
  • Potiskum
  • Tarmuwa
  • Yunusari
  • Yusufari.

Context

• Over the past years, Nigeria has considerably expanded the availability of vaccination services for infants.
• Despite this progress on the supply side, demand for vaccinations remains relatively low. New Incentives encourage mothers to fully vaccinate their infants with cash transfers and thereby ensures their babies are protected against deadly diseases.
• The cash transfers allow the mothers to afford transport to the clinic and compensate them for lost income.

Key Duties

• Enrolling beneficiaries at remote public clinics
• Monitor immunization services at your clinic
• Interact with clinic staff and beneficiaries
• Conduct high-quality rapid assessment
• Assist with other duties related to the program
• Please note that this is a hands-on job for hard-working, dedicated young candidates.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of National Diploma, ideally Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in the field of Health or other Natural Sciences
• Fluency in local languages/dialects spoken in Yobe, especially Hausa.
• Nigerian national already based in Yobe State
• Willingness to work at remote public clinics a few days per week and take public transport to reach them
• Experience with the Nigerian health system and clinic documentation, particularly related to infant health and vaccinations
• Experience in collecting, synthesizing, and drawing conclusions from (health) data is desirable
• Careful attention to financial matters and management of funds
• Detail-oriented, diligent professional
• Passion to help others and reduce infant mortality
• Very good communications and writing skills, English, Hausa, and dialects (verbal and written)
• Excellent responsiveness to email and phone requests
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word/Excel, internet browsers, smartphones, and new communications technology in general
• Hard-working, result-oriented and loyal
• Motivation to work in a young organization that is constantly changing based on stakeholder feedback and operates with a lean structure.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Please state the names of the languages / dialects you can speak and your fluency level for each language in your cover letter.
• The selection process for this position is competitive. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
• Candidates shortlisted based on their online applications will have to undergo a series of online tests and interviews that allow for the identification of the most qualified person in a transparent and meritocratic manner.
• At the end of the process, candidates will be invited to in-person training and the best candidates will be offered a position.
• New Incentives is dedicated to spending the largest share possible on its beneficiaries and therefore limits its administrative costs. This results in modest but adequate salaries for its staff. Do not expect salaries that larger international organizations or corporations might offer.
• Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.