Sightsavers are currently seeking 4 Programme Finance Interns to join the team in Nigeria and support the NTD projects. 

Responsibilities
Each Intern will assist the Programme and Finance officers in each location to ensure programme implementation is effectively completed and that all field expenditure follows donor requirements, generally accepted accounting principles, and Sightsavers policies. They will support planning, development, design, budgeting, delivery and reporting of programme implementation in line with the organization’s goal.

The main responsibilities of each Intern include:

Assist in the development and documentation of state program implementation plans.  

Assist in the documentation, filing and archiving of documents (programme, monitoring and financial reports) in appropriate storage filling methods.

Assist in innovative implementation of activities for programme delivery and achievement of organizational objectives.

Arranging and coordinating programme meetings and activities, also ensure reports are written and submitted within the expected timeframe.

Assist in the preparation of payment vouchers, cashbook and bank reconciliation statements, partners’ financial reports and donor reports.

Assist in periodic verification of physical assets, bank transactions and drugs at the medical store.

Assist in gathering/photocopying supporting documentation for payment vouchers, coding and filling of payment vouchers in arch files accordingly.

Assist in processing payment to vendors, per diem and transportation for participants during field activities.

Assist in tracking and following up on all outstanding advances to ensure timely retirement.

Skills and Experience
As the ideal candidate you will hold a first degree in relevant field (Biological Sciences, Development Studies, Public Health, Social Sciences Education), or have similar work experience. You will also some experience working in public health ideally in an INGO setting.

Further requirements include;

Cultural sensitivity, patience and flexibility.

Good analytical skills.

Ability to build strong working relationships.

Proven ability to think strategically and translate concepts into effective action plans.

Knowledge/experience in monitoring and evaluation.

Programme management and interpersonal skills.

An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity for disabled people.