Heartland Alliance Ltd/GTE - Request For Expression Of Interest For Financial Management Consultant(S) In Heartland Alliance Ltd/GTE (HALG)

HEARTLAND ALLIANCE LTD/GTE REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT(S) IN HEARTLAND ALLIANCE LTD/GTE (HALG) RFP NO.: THALTD/GTE/KPCARETFINANCE/JAN 2020-005) RFP SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Not later than 20 January 2020)

Heartland Alliance LTD/GTE (HALG) is an indigenous non-governmental organization established to address the human rights needs of vulnerable persons in the society.

We seek two financial consultants with expertise and knowledge of sound financial management and reporting system essential to enable successful achievement of program objectives

TERMS OF REFERENCE Job Title (1): Financial Management Consultant (Team lead). Job Title (2): Management Consultant (Team member) Duration: 2 months Location: Abuja, Nigeria

 SCOPE OF WORK The successful Consultants (team lead and a member will assist Heartland Alliance LTD/GTE 1. Design and implement an appropriate financial management and reporting system procedures and Internal controls to property account manage and report on the program’s funds expenditures and assets. 2. Assist with development appropriate program specific chart of accounts and set up of QuickBooks Accounting Software. 3. Setup the centralized chart of accounts in cloud 4. Train Heartland Alliance LTD/GTD staff and on the use of QuickBooks accounting software. 5. Provide On-site and on-site support during initial period of implementation 6. Support the initial set up of a long term secure user-friendly financial management and reporting system that will facilitate expenditure analysis 7. The Team will also be required to: i. Support the purchase and installation of the agreed computerized accounting application and tailored to meet the needs of Heartland Alliance LTD/GTE requirements This will involve, but not be limited to developing the chart of accounts, defining the accounts and records to be maintained developing reporting formats for both operational requirements and financial management reporting, establishing appropriate security of system access, accounts and records, back up processes Relevant application licenses will be registered in the name of the Heartland Alliance LTD/GTE and must include suitable and appropriate support arrangements for problem solving and future system upgrades ii. Establish appropriate documentation retention and storage arrangements relating to financial transactions iii. Undertake training of Heartland Alliance LTD/GTE staff and key staff of its subaward partners in the operation, administration and maintenance of the computerized accounting system.

 CONSULTANCY DELIVERABLES The Consultant is required to deliver the following: a. Carry out the scope of work itemized above. b. Prepare a final report summarizing the outcomes of the consultancy and making recommendations on future developments (as necessary) considered desirable c. Provide support services after installation of the system

 Commencement and Duration of the Consultancy The consultancy is planned to commence in February 2020.

The consultants will report directly to Controller, who will provide administrative support, and all relevant documents needed.

 CONSULTANTS’ PROFILE The consultant will have the following qualifications: • Demonstrated experience in the design and implementation of financial systems. • Demonstrated experience in developing finance processes and procedures and documenting these in suitable Manuals. • Knowledge and understanding of non-governmental organization financial management and USAID project requirements, including familiarity with budgeting, accounting, reporting. • Knowledge of accounting and reporting standards • Demonstrated ability and experience working as a consultant to non-governmental organizations in developing countries; • Excellent communication skills and ability to write in English • Competency in USAID rules and regulations will be an added advantage

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS (TEAM LEAD) • Minimum of master’s degree in Accounting or its equivalent in Financial Management or Business Administration. • Membership of either ACCA, ICAN or equivalent professional accounting body. • 10-12 years working experience in health planning, management, monitoring and evaluation of health programmes at the national levels would be an advantage. • Strong writing, communication and facilitation skills. • Knowledge, understanding of HIV AIDS issues in Nigeria, regionally and internationally, and familiarity with issues and linkages between HIV AIDS, poverty and gender. • Excellent knowledge of social research methods and analysis. Knowledge of USAID policies and procedures is an advantage. • Experience in working CSOs and communities in Nigeria, and familiarity with USAID policies, procedures, budgeting and guidelines. • Ability to meet tight deadlines and to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS (TEAM MEMBER) At least a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent in Financial Management or Business Administration (a master’s will be an advantage) • Membership of either ACCA, ICAN or equivalent professional accounting body. • At least 5 years working experience in health planning, management, monitoring and evaluation of health programs at the national levels would be an advantage. • Strong writing, communication and facilitation skills. • Knowledge, understanding of HIV AIDS issues in Nigeria, regionally and internationally, and familiarity with issues and linkages between HIV AIDS, poverty and gender • Excellent knowledge of social research methods and analysis. Knowledge of USAID policies and procedures is an advantage. • Experience in working CSOs and communities in Nigeria, and familiarity with USAID policies, procedures, budgeting and guidelines. • Ability to meet tight deadlines and to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.

NB Interested consultants should send their expression of interest (EOI) along with a detailed resume as attached MS Word documents to Bid. KPcare1@heartlandalliance.org (Subject of the mail should be: [ HALTD/GTE/KPCARE1/FINANCE/JAN/2020/005 ) before close of business on 17-01-2020 . The resume should include but not limited to the following: Personal profile, skills, competencies, expected daily rate, the Tax-Identification-number of the applicants, and suitability for the assignment as well as readiness for immediate short-term consultancy plus a copy (s) of such previous works with contact details of the organizations where similar jobs have been provided. Only qualified persons will be shortlisted and invited for screening.

Any questions or requests for clarification need to be submitted in writing to these email: procurement@heartlandalliance.org on or before 2pm on 20 January 2020 .

Heartland Alliance Ltd/GTE – Request For Expression Of Interest For Financial Management Consultant(S) In Heartland Alliance Ltd/GTE (HALG)

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