Application Guide

How to Apply for Operations Officer

at Family Empowerment Media

🏢 About Family Empowerment Media

Family Empowerment Media is a nonprofit that uses radio campaigns in Nigeria to improve access to contraceptive information and reduce maternal mortality. Working here means directly contributing to life-saving public health outcomes while supporting a lean, mission-driven team. The organization operates across Nigeria, the UK, and the US, offering a unique blend of local impact and international operations.

About This Role

As Operations Officer, you will be the financial and administrative backbone of the organization, managing accrual-based accounting, Nigerian tax compliance, and cross-border filings. You will also support payroll, contracts, board administration, HR processes, and data protection compliance. This role is ideal for a qualified accountant who wants to apply their skills to a meaningful cause and is comfortable wearing multiple operational hats.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve reconciling accounts, preparing a tax filing, processing payroll, and updating HR records. You could also attend a cross-functional meeting to support a radio campaign project, review data protection policies, or assist with board administration. The role blends financial precision with operational flexibility in a fast-paced nonprofit environment.

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🎯 Who Family Empowerment Media Is Looking For

  • Fully qualified accountant (ICAN or ACCA) with hands-on experience in accrual accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
  • Demonstrated expertise in Nigerian tax compliance, including preparing and filing returns (e.g., VAT, WHT, PAYE, CIT) and liaising with tax authorities.
  • Experience with payroll processing, contract management, and basic HR administration (leave records, reimbursements) in a nonprofit or similar environment.
  • Willingness to handle broader operational tasks such as data protection compliance, policy management, and system administration, and to support cross-functional projects.

📝 Tips for Applying to Family Empowerment Media

1

Highlight your ICAN/ACCA qualification prominently in your CV and cover letter, as it is a hard requirement.

2

Provide specific examples of Nigerian tax filings you have prepared (e.g., VAT, WHT, PAYE, CIT) and any cross-border filings (UK/US) you have supported.

3

Emphasize your experience with accrual accounting and financial reporting, using terms like 'month-end close', 'reconciliations', and 'budget variance analysis'.

4

Show your willingness to take on administrative and operational tasks beyond accounting, such as HR support, data protection, or board administration.

5

Demonstrate a connection to the mission by mentioning any prior work in nonprofits, public health, or international development, and explain why you want to support Family Empowerment Media's radio campaigns.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your accounting qualifications and practical experience with Nigerian tax compliance and accrual accounting.', 'Your ability to manage cross-border filings (Nigeria, UK, US) and adapt to different regulatory environments.', 'Your experience supporting payroll, contracts, and HR processes, and your comfort with administrative systems.', 'Your motivation to apply your operations skills to a nonprofit focused on reproductive health and maternal mortality reduction in Nigeria.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Learn about Family Empowerment Media's radio campaign model in Nigeria: which regions they target, what messages they broadcast, and how they measure impact.
  • → Understand the nonprofit's funding structure and any international operations (UK/US) to anticipate cross-border financial reporting needs.
  • → Research Nigerian tax and regulatory requirements for nonprofits, including exemptions, filing deadlines, and compliance obligations.
  • → Explore current maternal mortality and contraceptive access statistics in Nigeria to contextualize the mission and its urgency.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through your experience preparing and filing Nigerian taxes (e.g., VAT, WHT, PAYE, CIT) and how you ensured compliance.
2 How do you handle accrual accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting in a nonprofit with multiple funding sources?
3 Describe a time you managed payroll, contracts, or HR administration. What systems did you use?
4 How would you approach data protection compliance (e.g., NDPR) and operational policy management for a nonprofit?
5 Why are you interested in working for a nonprofit that uses radio campaigns to improve contraceptive access and reduce maternal mortality?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Failing to explicitly state your ICAN or ACCA qualification and its status (e.g., member, fellow) in your application.
  • Downplaying or omitting Nigerian tax compliance experience, as it is a core requirement for this role.
  • Showing reluctance to take on administrative or operational tasks outside of accounting, which is essential for this generalist position.

📅 Application Timeline

⏰ Deadline: October 12, 2026

We recommend applying at least a few days early to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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