VACANCY FOR THE POSITION OF PROGRAMME ADVISOR GOVERNANCE AT ACTIONAID NIGERIA

ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) is a not for profit, non–governmental entity registered with the Nigeria Corporate Affairs Commission. It commenced operation in Nigeria in 1999, while the programmatic operations commences in January 2000 through a country Agreement signed with the National Planning Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

ActionAid is an Anti-poverty agency that prioritises works with the poor and excluded; promoting values and commitment in civil society, institutions and governments with the world. ActionAid Nigeria is an affiliate of ActionAid International Non-Governmental Organization registered in the Netherlands with its headquarters in Johannesburg South Africa. ActionAid International works in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas.

AAN is inviting application from qualified candidates to fill the following positions:

Position: PROGRAMME ADVISOR GOVERNANCE, ABUJA:

The Programme Advisor Governance will support in the implementation of strengthening Citizen’s Engagement with Electoral Process (SCEEP) Project.

Person Specifications

Education/Qualifications:

·         First degree in Political Sciences, Arts, or Humanities is essential

·         Master’s degree in relevant field is essential.

Experience:

·         At least four (4) years experience in a similar position with particular emphasis on Election intervention in the development sector is essential

·         Experience in Project Management is essential.

Skills/Abilities

·         Strong communication and writing skills

·         Ability to provide practical solutions within set deadlines

·         Ability to maintain donor relationship and accountability in line with funding policies and standards are essential

·         Excellent skills to motivate and inspire a functional team will be essential

·         Strong analytical/problem solving skills are essential

·         Multi-tasking skills

·         Negotiation skills

·         Excellent planning and prioritization skills in essential.

Personal Qualities

·         Demonstrate commitment to supportive team working

·         Ability to creatively take initiative

·         Ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment

·         Effective IT skills

·         Written and Oral communication skills

·         Willing to work additional hour at crucial times

All interested candidates should complete the application form accessed from www.actionaid.org/nigeria and send as an MS Word attachment to vacancy.nigeria@actionaid.org. Only Electronically submitted forms will be entertained. Scanned application forms will be disregarded.

Subject line of emails must state clearly the Name of Application and Job title of position applied for e.g Ibrahim, Joy: Programme Advisor Governance

ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. Applications from women are particularly welcome

Closing date for receipt of application is 18^th August, 2014. While we respect all applicants, interview date will be communicated only to shortlisted candidates.