Program Quality and Accountability (PQA) Officer at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Action Against Hunger | ACF-International works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Program Quality and Accountability (PQA) Officer

Location: Yobe

Job Descriptions

• The Program Quality and Accountability (PQA) Officer will assist the Deputy Program Manager in implementing the PROTECT IDP response in Yobe State (MMC & Jere LGA) in North-Eastern Nigeria.
• ACF will implement a multi-sectoral emergency response program to support IDPs in settlement and camps, and most vulnerable host households in a bid to contribute to the eradication of extreme hunger, malnutrition and poverty in Northern Nigeria.

Summary of Key Objectives

• Lead the establishment of PQA systems and activities for the PROTECT IDP project to ensure compliance with donor objectives and methodology.
• Ensure proper and timely implementation of PQA tools and all monitoring and evaluation reporting
• Document good practice from planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of activities
• To research information and assist in drafting humanitarian briefs for Members and partners
• To organize trainings and events for Forum Members and partners
• To assist in coordinating the Forum

Qualifications; Essential Skills & Experiences

• Advanced University Degree in Law, Political Science, International Relations, Journalism, Social Sciences, International Development or related technical field (minimum Bachelor’s Degree).
• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Political Science, International Relations, Journalism, Social Sciences, International Development or related technical field.
• Written and spoken fluency in English.
• Willingness to learn and interest in humanitarian practice.
• Commitment to international humanitarian standards and principles.
• Excellent writing, editing and analytical skills and ability to formulate well-targeted advocacy documents.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and often demanding environment.
• Flexibility in terms of office hours.
• Preferred
• Masters' degree in Law, Political Science, International Relations, Journalism, Social Sciences, International Development or related technical field.
• Experience in an NGO (local or international), in a newspaper or research institution.
• Knowledge of and contacts in Nigerian NGOs.
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Package

Application Closing Date
Sunday, 13th September, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV together with their Cover Letter as an email attachment to the following email address to: [email protected] Applicants should indicate in the subject title of their forwarding mail, the title of the position they are applying for.

Note: Please do not attach your certificates to the application email. Any application received after the closing date stated above, will not be considered.