Vacancy for the Position of Programme Advisor Build Grant
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 Programme Advisor, BUILD Grant position within the organisation:
Programme Advisor, BUILD Grant - Abuja
The post holder will support ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) on the effective management of the Building Institutions and Networks (BUILD) Grant to ensure all set objectives and outcomes are met within the estimated timeline. This involves programme activities that promote citizens’ engagement, gender and social justice, and poverty eradication, it also involves coordinating institutional strengthening actions spread across the organisation. The role will support the mobilisation and strengthening of social movements, especially those led by women, youth, and marginalised groups, to organise and take collective action for systemic change.
S/he will also contribute to evidence generation, advocacy, and institutional learning, while ensuring that gender justice, accountability, and innovation are embedded across all programme interventions. Through strategic partnerships, coordination, and strong alignment with the OAST (Organise, Act, Shift, Thrive) framework, the Programme Advisor will help drive transformative change in communities towards resilience, equity, and sustainable development.
Person Specifications
Education/Qualifications
- First degree in arts/humanities/social sciences or other related field is essential.
- Master’s degree in social sciences or arts/humanities is desirable.
Experience
- At least five (5) years post NYSC experience, four (4) of which should be in a project management capacity is essential.
- Experience managing multi-year grant and working with CSOs, Networks and Movements is essential.
- Experience working and reporting to donors is essential.
Research and Innovation skills is desirable.
Skill/Abilities
- Excellent planning and prioritisation skills.
- Additional value through existing networks.
- Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
- Excellent (proven) interpersonal skills.
- Negotiation skills and Mult-tasking skills.
- Good understanding and use of emotional Intelligence.
- Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment.
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 the detailed job description and application form.
Subject line of emails must state clearly, job title of position applied for and location e.g., Programme Advisor, BUILD Grant - 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 Monday, 13th October 2025. While we respect all applicants, interview dates will be communicated only to shortlisted candidates.
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