Programme Advisor-Governance at ActionAid Nigeria (AAN)

ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) is a not for profit, non-governmental entity registered with the Nigeria Corporate Affairs Commission. It commenced operations in Nigeria in 1999, while the programmatic operations commenced in January 2000 through a Country Agreement signed with the National Planning Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

ActionAid is an anti-poverty agency that prioritises works with the poor and excluded; 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 (AAN) is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the position of Programme Advisor-Governance.

Job Title:  Programme Advisor-Governance

Location: Lagos

Job Description
ActionAid Nigeria is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the positions of Programme Advisor Governance, to support in the implementation of Strengthening Citizen’s Engagement with Electoral Process (SCEEP) Project.

Person Specifications
Education/Qualifications

• First Degree in Political Science, Social Sciences, Arts or Humanities is essential.
• Masters’ degree in a relevant field is essential.

Experience

• At least 6 years minimum working experience is essential
• At least four (4) years’ experience in a similar position with particular emphasis on Election interventions in the development sector is essential.
• Experience in Project Management is essential

Skill/Abilities

• Strong communication and writing skills
• Ability to provide practical solutions within set deadlines.
• Ability to maintain donor relationship and accountability in line with funding policies and standards are essential.
• Excellent skills to motivate and inspire a functional team will be essential
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills are essential.
• Multi-tasking skills
• Negotiation skills
• Excellent planning and prioritization skills is essential

Personal Qualities

• Demonstrable commitment to supportive team working
• Ability to creatively take initiative.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment
• Effective IT skills.
• Written and Oral Communications skills.
• Willing to work additional hours at crucial times

Application Closing Date
18th August, 2014

How to Apply
All interested candidates should Click here  to complete the application form and send as an MSWord attachment to: [email protected] Only Electronically submitted forms will be entertained. Scanned application forms will be disregarded.

Note: Subject line of emails must state clearly the Name of Applicant and Job Title of position applied for e.g. Ibrahim, Joy: Programme Advisor Governance

ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. Applications from women are particularly welcome.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 18th August, 2014. While we respect all applicants, interview date will be communicated only to short listed candidates.