Operations and Compliance Coordinator

Operations and Compliance Coordinator at Novel Alliance for Development Aid _NADA

Novel Alliance for Development Aid (NADA) is a national NGO registered with Nigerian Cooperate Affair Commission as a humanitarian and development organization. The organization was founded in 2017 in Maiduguri Borno State, Nigeria by Nigerian intellectuals’ humanitarian to provide integrated humanitarian services to people and communities affected by the ...

Operations and Compliance Coordinator

• Job Type Full Time , Onsite
• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
• Experience 5 - 7 years
• Location Borno
• Job Field NGO/Non-Profit , Project and Program Management

Reports To: Executive Director

Supervisors: Finance, Procurement, and Logistics teams

Job Summary

The Operations and Compliance Coordinator will oversee NADA’s operations and lead the Finance and Procurement/Logistics departments. The role ensures sound financial management, efficient supply chain and logistics systems, and full compliance with donor and regulatory requirements, keeping the organization audit-ready at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Operations and Compliance

• Coordinate daily office and program operations, ensuring efficient workflows and timely support to program teams

• Ensure compliance with donor requirements, grant agreements, Nigerian regulations and NADA policies

• Develop, review, and enforce policies, SOPs, and internal controls across all departments

• Conduct periodic compliance checks and risk reviews; report gaps with corrective action plans

• Coordinate with external auditors, regulators, donors and partners, and lead audit preparation and responses

• Maintain accurate records and audit-ready documentation; track contracts, agreements and reporting deadlines

• Finance

• Supervise the finance team and oversee day-to-day financial management, bookkeeping and accounting records

• Oversee budgeting, budget monitoring and expenditure control in line with donor budgets and rules

• Review payment requests, payroll, cash and bank management, and ensure proper approvals and supporting documents

• Ensure timely and accurate financial reports for management, the board and donors

• Support grant financial management, including budget-versus-actual analysis and donor financial reporting

• Procurement and Logistics

• Supervise the procurement and logistics team and ensure procurement follows donor rules and NADA procurement policy

• Oversee vendor selection, contracting, deliveries and goods-received processes

• Oversee transport and fleet operations, inventory, warehousing and the asset register

• Coordinate logistics for program activities, field visits, trainings and events

• Leadership

• Supervise, mentor and appraise department staff, and train staff on policies, SOPs and compliance standards

• Support safeguarding, anti-fraud, anti-corruption and conflict-of-interest practices across the organisation

• Prepare consolidated operational, financial and compliance reports for senior management and donors

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Logistics and Supply Chain Management or a related field; a Master’s degree is an added advantage

• 5–7 years’ progressive experience in operations, finance, procurement or compliance, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role, preferably in an NGO or development setting

• Strong knowledge of donor financial, procurement and compliance standards (e.g. NHF, USAID, FCDO, EU, UN agencies and INGOs)

• Proven experience in budget management, financial reporting and internal controls

• Good knowledge of accounting software and strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel

• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills

• High integrity, attention to detail and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Added Advantage

• Professional certification in accounting, compliance, procurement or project management (e.g. ICAN, ANAN, ACCA, CIPS, PMP)

• Experience managing donor-funded projects and audits

• Willingness to travel to project locations when required

• CONTACTS/KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Internal: Executive Director, Chief of Operations, Project Coordinator, Program Manager, Finance Officer, Finance Coordinator, Procurement/Logistics Officer, Project Officer, HR/Admin Coordinator and HR/Admin Officer.

• External: Consortium implementing partners, stakeholders, beneficiaries (community and LGAs)

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