VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT- LGA Team Lead (Bade/Damaturu – Yobe)

ActionAid is an anti-poverty agency that prioritises work with people living in poverty and exclusion, 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 is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the following positions within the organisation:

LGA Team Lead (Bade/Damaturu – Yobe x 7)

The post holder will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the implementation of project activities and programs within the LGA to ensure that project objectives are met effectively and efficiently while liaising with stakeholders to address community needs and issues and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and standards. 

Person Specifications

Education/Qualifications

• Minimum of National Diploma in social sciences/ art or related field is essential.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies and agencies is desirable.

Experience

• Minimum of two years (2) experience working in humanitarian responses context is essential.
• Previous experience in Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) is essential.
• Proven experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably in a humanitarian sector is essential.
• Proven experience using ODK for quantitative data collection is essential.
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement is essential.
• Related experience on WFP funded project is desirable.

Skill/Abilities

1. Proven experience conducting focus group discussions, or the ability to learn rapidly.
2. Proven experience collecting information using hand-held GPS devices.
3. Strong skills with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Drive, and other cloud-based software tools.
4. Strong communication and report-writing skills.
5. Excellent research and analytical skills.
6. Excellent leadership and coordination skills, with negotiation and problem-solving skills.

7. Excellent knowledge on the management key stakeholders and community mobilisation.

    

All interested candidates should send their Cover letter and Curriculum Vitae in single MSWord attachment to Vacancy.Nigeria@actionaid.org Only electronically submitted applications will be considered. Submitted or Scanned CVs will be disregarded.

Subject line of emails must state clearly, job title of position applied for and location e.g., Protection Officer - Yobe 

ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. Applications from young people, women, persons with disability and candidates from the Northeast and Northwest are particularly encouraged. 

Closing date for receipt of applications is 4th September 2024. While we respect all applicants, interview dates will be communicated only to shortlisted candidates.

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