Governance Advisor 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.

Are you qualified to join our super dynamic Governance team? AAN is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Governance Advisor

Location: Nigeria

Person Specifications Education/Qualifications

• First Degree in Social Sciences, Arts or Humanities is essential.
• Master's Degree in relevant studies is essential.

Experience

• At least 7 years minimum working experience is essential
• At least three years' experience in budget interventions is essential
• Experience in the Nigerian Policy environment including the budget process is essential
• Experience of community based work, engagements with CBOs and capacity building is desirable

Personal Qualities

• Integrity
• Creative and takes initiative
• Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment
• Willing to work additional hours at crucial times.
• Self-motivated person able to work without close supervision
• Proven Leadership Qualities

Skill/Abilities

• Strong communication and writing skills is essential
• Ability to provide practical solutions within set deadlines is essential
• Excellent skills to motivate and inspire a functional team will be essential
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills is essential
• Multi-tasking skills is essential
• Negotiation skills is essential
• Excellent planning and prioritization skills is essential
• Highly numerate and excellent skills in Programme Information Management is desirable
• Membership of relevant professional institute is desirable

Application Closing Date
30th April, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should complete the application form and send the form in an MSWord attachment to: [email protected] Subject line of emails must state clearly the Name of Applicant and Job Title of position applied for e.g. Ibrahim, Joy: Governance Advisor

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Note: Only electronically submitted forms will be considered. Scanned application forms will be disregarded.