Vacancy Announcement- State Programme Officers– Abuja, Lagos & Edo
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:
State Programme Officers– Abuja, Lagos & Edo (3)
The post holder will support the implementation and effective monitoring of the ActionAid Nigeria reintegration and empowerment project in the respective state. S/he will provide programme specific support to the various livelihood and reintegration initiatives of the project and work as an interface between ActionAid Nigeria and project participants at the state level.
Person Specifications
Education/Qualifications
- First degree in social sciences or arts/humanities is essential.
- Membership of relevant professional Institute is desirable.
Experience
- At least 3 years’ post NYSC experience, 2 of which should be in a similar position in the development sector is essential.
- Experience in community mobilization is essential.
- Experience working on migration and livelihood issues is essential.
- Experience working on a similar project and intervening at community levels is desirable.
- Experience working with youth, women groups and persons with disabilities is desirable.
Skill/Abilities
- Excellent analytical skills
- Strong communication & writing skills
- Ability to implement data management systems
- Excellent planning and prioritization skills
- Excellent (proven) interpersonal skills
- Fluency in spoken and written English language.
- Computer skills with good working knowledge of Microsoft office
To apply, kindly complete relevant application form accessed from https://nigeria.actionaid.org/jobs Application form should be sent in an MSWord attachment to Vacancy.Nigeria@actionaid.org. Only electronically submitted forms will be considered. Submitted or Scanned CVs will be disregarded.
Please refer to the website - https://nigeria.actionaid.org/jobs for appropriate detailed job descriptions and application forms.
Subject line of emails must state clearly, job title of position applied for and location e.g., State Programme Officer- Abuja.
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 11th December 2024. While we respect all applicants, interview dates will be communicated only to shortlisted candidates.
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