ActionAid Nigeria Recruits Board Members and General Academy

ActionAid (AA) Nigeria is an affiliate of ActionAid International, which is a global alliance of organisations aimed at achieving a world without poverty and injustice in which every person enjoys the right to a life with dignity. One of the largest and most visible development organisations, we work in 47 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and theAmericas and our expertise lies in community-led approaches to development, working through partnerships with poor people and their organisations. ActionAid Nigeria is registered as a company limited by guarantee with the Corporate Affairs Commission under the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990.

ActionAid Nigeria Board was constituted in 2007, with the responsibility of having an oversight function on the activities of the organisation. With the recent retirement of some Board members and in line with the requirements of our Governance manual,

ActionAid Nigeria is seeking to recruit members into its Board and General Assembly.

Job Title: Board and General Assembly

Location: North West, North Central and South East geo-political zone.

Candidates profile
We are seeking experienced Professionals and Public servants with background in Education, Accounting, Women’s Right, Media and Poverty reduction to replace the retired Board members and the General Assembly members.
Interested candidates applying must have strong values of accountability, good governance, and commitment to the cause of the poor and excluded, courage of conviction and taking sides with the less priviledged to eradicate poverty.

Application Closing Date
11th March, 2013

Method of Application
All interested applicants should send in their comprehensive Curriculum Vitae to:
[email protected].

Note: Women are specifically encouraged to apply.