Wednesday, August 6, 2014

ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) Jobs : Programme Officer-Governance

ActionAid Nigeria (AAN), a not for profit, non-governmental entity Currently recruit for the position of a Programme Officer-Governance. It commenced operations in Nigeria in 1999, while the programmatic operations commenced 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 aim of achieving structural changes in order to eradicate injustices and poverty in the world ActionAid Nigeria is an affiliate of ActionAid International, an   International Non-Governmental organisation 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.

ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the position of Programme Officer-Governance.

Job Title: Programme Officer-Governance

Location:
 Lagos

Job Description
ActionAid Nigeria is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the positions of Programme Officer Governance, to support in the implementation of Strengthening Citizen's Engagement with Electoral Process (SCEEP) Project.

Person Specifications Education/Qualifications
First Degree in Social Sciences, Arts or Humanities is essential.

Experience
  • At least 3 years post NYSC work experience in Governance programming and administration is essential
  • Field experience working in communities and development agencies are desirable.
  • Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft office is essential
Skill/Abilities
  • Excellent planning and prioritization skills is essential
  • Numerate skills is essential
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential
Personal Qualities
  • Demonstrable commitment to supportive team working
  • Ability to creatively take initiative.
  • Ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment
  • Willing to work additional hours at crucial times
Application Closing Date
18th August, 2014

How to Apply
All interested candidates should Click here to complete the application form accessed from and send as an MSWord 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 Applicant and Job Title of position applied for e.g. Ibrahim, Joy: Programme Officer Governance

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

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

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