Programme Assistant at Christian Aid

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 assistant 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. Copied: www.hotnigerianjobs.com

Job Title: Programme Assistant

Job reference: PA-NG/2013/004
Location: Abuja

Job Role
The post holder will assist the Programmes team in its management of Christian Aid’s partnerships and programmes. He/she will contribute to the smooth administration of the programme, including liaison with local partners and support in collating and compiling of partners reports in accordance with Christian Aid’s framework and/or donor requirement

Qualification
The ideal candidate must possess a degree, BSc, BA degree or HND holder in political science, Sociology and/or Social Sciences. He/she must have at least two years’ experience of working with local partner organisations.

Essential criteria

• Understanding of and skills in Governance related issues
• Basic project management skills
• Strong report writing and documentation skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good level of computer literacy

Desirable criteria

• Familiarity in working with faith-based institutions in Nigeria
  
• Experience in partner portfolio management
• Experience of working for an international NGO Copied from: 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 to prioritise, 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.

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Application Closing Date:
12 noon, Thursday 30 May 2013

Interview date: Week commencing 17 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