🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE) – 6 Positions

Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE )is a legally registered incorporated Trustees, a women-led, a local not-for-profit, faith-based Non-Governmental Organization (NGO).

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Finance Volunteer
2.) Communication Volunteer / Associate
3.) Project Driver
4.) Legal Officer (Trainee)
5.) Senior Finance Officer
6.) Culinary Chef

Job Title: Finance Volunteer

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• The Finance Volunteer will assist with the processing of financial transactions.
• Ensure that financial transactions and reconciliations are processed in line with relevant policies and procedures.
• Ensure financial reports are timely provided according to financial guidelines.
• Maintain financial records and monitoring systems to record and reconcile expenditures, balances, payments, statements, and other data for day-to-day transactions and reports.
• Select and enter data from a wide variety of documents, verifying accuracy by checking sources, making necessary calculations, and assuring the inclusion of all relevant data.
• Advice and assist staff members on all aspects of travel claims and other financial matters, calculate and paid after authorization of due for claims and services.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Interested candidates should possess an HND or BSc in relevant fields with 1 - 2 years work experience.

Benefits

• The compensation for this position: It is a fixed fee of Fifty Thousand Naira (NGN 50,000) only per month, which will be prorated to the number of days worked and subject to statutory deductions.

Application Closing Date
28th February, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their comprehensive CV and Cover Letter in ONLY one attachment (MS Word document) explaining suitability for the job to: fv2023@weweng.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note

• Applicants are advised to provide their functional emails/mobile phone numbers on the application letter as well as three professional references.
• Applications will be reviewed in batches on a first-come first served basis. WEWE reserves the right to conclude this recruitment process when a suitable candidate is selected.

Job Title: Communication Volunteer / Associate

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Identifying and effectively communicating project success by developing success stories, case studies, and short documentaries.
• Update and maintain WEWE’s website, social media platforms, and blogs.
• Engage with mainstream media (Electronic and Print) to increase WEWE’s visibility and promote project impact.
• Edit technical and scientific documents and articles (proofreading, copying, designing, line editing, and substantive editing).
• Desktop design and layout of technical documents in compliance with donor branding and marking requirements.
• Coordinate Outreach and events with experience in developing press releases, media coverage, press fact sheets, developing scene setters, liaise with US Embassy public affairs units, and managing print, radio, and TV media relation journalists and website information management.
• Coordinate staff meetings, prepare agendas and take minutes of meetings as required.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree or HND with 2-4 years experience

Remuneration
The compensation for this position is a fixed fee of Fifty Thousand Naira (NGN 50,000) only per month, which will be prorated to the number of days worked and subject to statutory deductions.

Application Closing Date
28th February, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their comprehensive CV and Cover Letter in ONLY one attachment (MS Word document) explaining suitability for the job to: cv2023@weweng.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note

• Applicants are advised to provide their functional emails/mobile phone numbers on the application letter as well as three professional references.
• Applications will be reviewed in batches on a first-come first served basis.

Job Title: Project Driver

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Drive project vehicle for official duties or as requested by management.
• Ensure timely conveyance of staff for official duties as instructed by supervisor.
• Ensure punctuality and safe driving practices are adhered to according to WEWE and donor standards and regulations to both staff and guests.
• Ensure that project vehicles are strictly used for official duties.
• Ensure you do not pick up any non-staff on the road irrespective of your relationship.
• Ensure you do not pick staff for personal outings.
• Ensure staff obtain approval from administration before vehicle is taken out, this means signing of vehicle movement slip.
• Ensure that the project vehicle is always cleaned and maintained
• Work with the mechanic to ensure that project vehicle is serviced as at when due.
• Ensure that seat belt is used by all in the vehicle before commencement of trips.
• Ensure that you do not consume alcohol while on duty or shortly before duty.
• Ensure that you do not make phone calls while driving, alternatively, drivers should use hands-free or blue tooth to answer calls.
• Ensure that you leave your phone on always.
• Assist admin in picking up official documents from courier services.
• Assist admin in project vehicle paper renewal.
• Ensure project vehicles are re-fuelled after 75% is utilized.
• Do not empty the tank before re-fuelling
• Ensure pre and post fuel check every day
• Ensure fuel purchase ticket is properly filled and signed
• Ensure vehicle log book is signed
• Ensure project vehicles are functional by servicing regularly to avoid engine break down and ensure vehicle is kept secure, clean, tidy and in good working condition at all times.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• A minimum of WAEC / SSCE is required
• Trade Test in Driving & Mechanic (FED. MIN. OF LABOUR & PRODUCTIVITY)
• Highway code and other trainings attended
• Valid Driver’s License/Competence Technical Certificate
• Minimum of 1 year’ cognitive experience
• Good knowledge of computer skills
• Ability to understand and follow road safety, security procedures and road signs
• Applicants must be based in Abuja
• Applicants must be familiar with Abuja environment.

Application Closing Date
16th February, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Interested and qualified applicants should send their comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter in ONLY one attachment (MS Word document) explaining suitability for the job through the link above.
• Applicants should provide their functional emails/mobile phone numbers on their CVs as well as three professional referees. Candidates must provide functional email addresses and telephone numbers of referees.
• Applications will be reviewed on a first-come-first-served basis. WEWE reserves the right to conclude this recruitment process when a suitable candidate is selected. While WEWE thanks all applicants for their interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Job Title: Legal Officer (Trainee)

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• S/he will provide in-house legal advisory services; compliance and risk mitigation support services through the assessment and development of effective corporate/legal structure.
  S/he will serve as a Liaison between WEWE Management and the WEWE Board of Trustees.
• S/he will be responsible for all communications and correspondences between WEWE and the Board of Trustees as well as carry out such tasks as may be assigned by the WEWE Board of Trustees.
• S/he will manage WEWE’s Litigation Portfolio and liaise with external solicitors to defend the interests of WEWE.
• S/he will provide legal advisory services to WEWE Management and develop legal strategies to defend the interests of WEWE.
• S/he will conduct legal risk analyses and evaluations of WEWE activities, documentation, and commitments and suggest risk mitigation strategies.
• S/he will be accountable for taking day-to-day legal responsibilities and providing legal advice that includes all the aspects of the analysis, investigation, and drafting process.
• S/he will be engaged in helping to analyze and collect evidence and schedule staff hearings.
• S/he will conduct legal analysis and research on any legal matters of the organization.
• S/he will provide advice on different legal issues and assist in drafting legal opinions, memoranda, and other related documents.
• S/he will be actively involved in preparing and drafting different acts and legal submissions and drafting authoritative legal opinions as well.
• S/he will conduct legal research by utilizing various resources and selecting the relevant material to analyze the legal information.
• S/he will assist in reviewing the legal material and any other relevant documents and to identify the most important issues that need to be sorted out on a priority basis
• S/he will be responsible for providing high-quality advice to the organization or the client on major legal issues and problems.
• S/he will provide much-needed legal assistance while dealing with some particular legal tasks, litigations, contracts, and dispute resolution and guide the organization in taking an appropriate decision.
• S/he will advise whether all the proceedings of the organization are in compliance with the requirements of the legislation.
• S/he will supervise, analyzes, and researches the implication of laws, legislation, etc., that may affect the organization.
• S/he will advise the organization so that there is minimum legal exposure and liability.
• S/he must maintain confidentiality.
• S/he will perform all other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Interested candidates should possess a BL / LLB / JD with a minimum of 2 years work experience.

Application Closing Date
28th February, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Senior Finance Officer

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly financial reports
• Preparation of monthly bank reconciliation reports
• Posting of Implementing Agencies financAgency'srts.
• Post, maintain and reconcile financials in QuickBooks Accounting software.
• Prepare other periodic financial reports as may be requested
• Prepare cash advance liquidations for review and submission to the donor.
• Support successful external audit of WEWE corporate finances yearly.
• Facilitate effective, efficient and timely fin,ancial transaction recordings, review all postings from state offices and merge with, HQ postings
• Support proper budget monitoring/management in a manner that will aid good management decisions on project expenditures.
• Ensure compliance on statutory deductions and remittances
• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Graduate with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher National Diploma in Accounting with at least 5 years experience
• Must possess a Second Class Upper / Upper Credit
• Candidates with ICAN or ACCA qualification or its equivalent is preferred
• Additional professional certifications or a post graduate qualification is an added advantage

Application Closing Date
28th February, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their comprehensive CV and Cover Letter in ONLY one attachment explaining suitability for the job (MS Word document) to: sfofficer@weweng.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Culinary Chef

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• S/he will be responsible for preparing, and presentation of meals and dishes in ways that suit the requirements or orders that are placed by staff.
• The Chef will be specializes in the preparation of specific meals like salads, desserts, and pastries for staff and meetings
• The chef determines the quantity of food that will be needed within a particular time frame.
• S/he will also makes adjustments to the menu based on the availability of food items or the current season.
• S/he will regularly clean and sanitize work equipment like fryers and various kitchen surfaces.
• S/he will be willing to work at odd hours, like very early in the morning to prepare meals for the day, and to clean-up after the day’s work.
• S/he will makes sure that the kitchen is well-organized at all times.
• S/he will ensure that food is prepared as fast as possible and that a standard taste-level is maintained.
• S/he will maintains records, places necessary orders, and makes sure that food safety standards are adhered to.
• S/he will makes sure that she adhere to all set standards
• The chef will always initiate new ideas either in cooking methods or in service delivery.
• S/he will organize training for group of people on catering service from time to time
• S/he will also cook for official meetings.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess an SSCE / GCE / NECO / OND qualification with at least 5 years work experience.

Application Closing Date
28th February, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter in ONLY one attachment (MS Word document) explaining suitability for the job to: culinarychef@weweng.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email.