About Self Help Africa
Self Help Africa is an international development organisation headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, operating across 7 countries and dedicated to the vision of sustainable livelihoods and healthy lives for all in a changing climate. At SHA, our mission is to alleviate hunger, poverty, social inequality, and the impact of climate change through community-led, market-based, and enterprise-focused approaches, so that people have access to nutritious food, clean water, decent employment, and income, while sustaining natural resources.
SHA has been operating in Nigeria for over 25 years, first as Concern Universal and later as United Purpose, leading innovative development programs focused on agriculture and food systems, climate adaptation, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), waste management, market systems, business support and services, and sustainable landscapes. Through our work in over 5,000 communities across Akwa Ibom, Benue, Cross River, Ebonyi, Kano, Sokoto and Zamfara States, we have driven impactful change, empowering communities with sustainable solutions for resilience and growth.
Objectives of the Tax Consultant Engagement
The objectives of this consultancy are to provide high quality advisory to SHA Nigeria on tax matters and updates on changes in the Nigerian Tax laws. Specifically, the Consultant will:
- Develop and share WHT Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
- File annual payroll tax returns for with FCTIRS and other states’ Revenue Service not later than 31st January for SHA Nigeria on the premise that relevant documentations for filing are made available.
- Review and file monthly VAT, WHT & PAYE with relevant tax authorities.
- Perform all other tax matters as requested by SHA, Nigeria.
- Act as liaison between tax authorities (NRS, FCT-IRS etc.) and SHA Nigeria in all tax matters.
- Provide responses by answering tax related questions.
- Analyze information and situation to ensure that SHA, Nigeria is following the Nigeria tax regulation.
- Review PAYE payroll tax computation and advise SHA, Nigeria.
- Review the financial statements and advise SHA, Nigeria.
- File any outstanding and current annual financial statements with the Nigeria Revenue Service within seven (7) days of receipt from SHA, Nigeria.
- Process tax certificate for SHA and for its employees.
Total Duration of Contract
One year with the possibility of extension.
Tax Consultancy Service Evaluation Criteria
| Required Criteria | Description |
| Mandatory Legal Requirements | Proof of registration with CAC; valid license to practice taxation; Tax Compliance Certificate; TIN Registration and Audit/Regulatory Compliance. |
| Technical Experience | Proven technical experience in tax matters (over 5 years of experience); demonstrate working relationship with relevant tax authorities and deep understanding of tax laws (such as PITA, WHT, VAT and others) including recent changes to the Nigerian tax laws. |
| Previous Assignments | Sector specific knowledge and proven track record of providing tax advisory to other organisations particularly INGOs and list of current and past clients including details of contact person. |
| Firm Capabilities and Resources | Key personnel and their qualifications; skills and technological proficiency. |
| Technical Proposal Evaluation | Understanding of the scope of work/terms of reference, and methodology. |
| Financial Proposal | Cost effectiveness and value for money. |
As per the terms of the contract, the consultant will be expected to adhere to SHA’s standards for safeguarding, social responsibility, human rights and will be provided with copies of relevant policy documents (Child Protection, Gender Equality, Whistleblower Protection, Sexual Harassment and Sexual Exploitation Policy).
Safeguarding:
Everyone has a role in creating and sustaining a safe and respectful working environment, where no one is harmed or maltreated. At SHA, we take our responsibilities very seriously and will act against wrongdoing. We will do everything we can to ensure that we do not engage people who pose a safeguarding risk and will undertake criminal record checks as required. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals. We encourage and facilitate a flexible working environment. Data collected through this engagement will not be used for any purpose other than the anticipated purpose in this arrangement.
Our Values
At SHA, our values are impact, innovation and community.
- Impact: We are accountable, ambitious and committed to systems change.
- Innovation: We are agile, creative and enterprising in an ever-changing world.
- Community: We are inclusive, honest and have integrity in our relationships.
How to apply:
Suitably qualified firms/consultants with the required knowledge, expertise and skills should apply by sending a proposal with the following requirements via email to [email protected] on or before 3rd March, 2026. Full details of the TOR and related policies are available for download here.
- A detailed proposal of the consultancy (not more than 10 pages), including how you meet the criteria, proposed approach and work plan.
- A technical and financial proposal, stating the firm’s capabilities, resources (key personnel qualifications) technical experience, expertise etc evaluation criteria.