VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT- Inspirator, MOVE 

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 Inspirator, MOVE position within the organisation:

Inspirator, MOVE

The post holder will have the responsibility of working with social movements organisations and support in the coordination of movement activities including trainings, direct actions and other strategic initiatives. The post holder will have a strong understanding of movement mindset and support movement leaders/groups in documentation and ensuring quality and programmatic fidelity that aligns with ActionAid’s processes. 

Person Specifications

Education/Qualifications

• First degree inarts/humanities/social sciences or other related field is essential

Experience

• At least two (2) years post NYSC experience is essential.
• Experience in implementing trainings and facilitations technique is essential.
• A good understanding of social movement context from Nigeria is essential.
• Experience in working in an International Development organisation is desirable.
• Experience in working with the media is desirable.

Skill/Abilities

• Good knowledge and experience with capacity building movement leaders and activists based on the GOLD content 
• Networking & relationship building especially within movements and activists.
• Demonstrated experience in capacity building and mentoring of young people
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Excellent research, analytical and negotiating skills.
• Excellent strategic planning skills
• Passionate about young people and movements

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 detailed terms of reference and application form. 

Subject line of emails must state clearly, job title of position applied for and location e.g. Inspirator, MOVE – 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 10th February 2025. While we respect all applicants, interview dates will be communicated only to shortlisted candidates.

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