Programme Officer at Christian Aid - Abuja

Christian Aid is a UK-based international NGO which exists to eradicate poverty around the world. It is currently working in more than 40 countries and has had its programme in Nigeria since 2003. The Nigeria country programme presently focuses on community health and HIV, governance and gender.

Christian Aid Nigeria is looking to recruit a Programme officer for the implementation of an intervention ‘Voice to the People’, funded by the UK Government, which will deliver strong results in the area of community-driven accountability in Anambra State. The role provides an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic professional who will support Christian Aid partnerships and programmes in its governance work.

Job Title: Programme Officer, Governance
Job reference: PO-ANB-NG/2013/002
Location: Anambra with frequent travel in country

Job Description
The post holder is responsible for supporting and managing Christian Aid partnerships and programmes, as well as the effective disbursement of funds to Christian Aid partners. He/she will represent Christian Aid and will engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including community representatives, other civil society organisations and government. He/she will accompany partners in their project implementation, helping to ensure quality programming.

Qualification
The ideal candidate must possess a degree in a development-related field, preferably in political science or with a governance/public policy focus. He/she must have at least three years NGO working experience. Copied: www.hotnigerianjobs.com

Essential criteria

• Significant experience of implementing governance programmes
• In depth understanding of issues of governance, power and rights
• Significant experience in working with local partner organisations
• Good knowledge of official donors such as EU, DFID, USAID and a proven track record of successful fundraising
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively represent Christian Aid at the national, state and local levels
• High level of computer literacy
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

Desirable criteria

• Skills and experience in national, state and local advocacy and lobbying processes
• In-depth understanding and familiarity with DFID, EU, COMIC RELIEF and/or USAID funding and reporting requirements
• Familiarity in working with faith based institutions in Nigeria
• Fluency in spoken Igbo language Copied: www.hotnigerianjobs.com

You will need to be an individual who is meticulous about detail and well organized, who is able to plan, organize and prioritize a demanding workload.

Please show your suitability for this post by giving answers to the following questions. Using the guidance notes may help you formulate your answers.

Build partnerships
Please give us an example of a time when you took an initiative to promote collaborative team working to break down barriers to effective cross-organisationalcollaboration.

Deliver results
Describe an example where you had toprioritise, plan and monitor your work to meet agreed standards.

Steward resources
Give an example of a time where you implemented ways to reduce inefficiency in use of resources in an organisation or pass ideas to someone who can make them happen.

Download the role profile (226 KB pdf)

Application Closing Date:
12 noon, Thursday 30 May 2013

Interview date: Week commencing 10 June 2013

Method of Application
Interested candidates should apply for this post, please download an application and email your completed International application form to:  [email protected]  stating the job reference number in the subject line.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted