Programme Associate at Christian Aid (CA)

Christian Aid (CA) is a UK-based international NGO partnering with others to end poverty in Africa. At the heart of this vision is the transformation of the lives of people who live in poverty, empowering them to have a brighter future. Christian Aid works in more than 30 countries and has been operating in Nigeria since 2003. The Nigeria Country programme focuses on Community Health and HIV, Accountable Governance including humanitarian response and Gender.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Programme Associate

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Contract
Type of contract: Fixed Term
Contracted hours: 35
Contract length: 2 years

About the Role

• The Programme Associate role holder will be an integral part of the implementation of the Sustainable Entrepreneurship-Led Poultry Transformation Program (SEPTP) a Mastercard Foundation Funded Programme for Young Persons in Nigeria.
• The role holder will provide support to the planning, coordination, and implementation of the project, and will be the project’s team link to other sections or departments of the country programme.

About you

• The role holder must have a minimum of a First Degree in Livestock Management, Agriculture, Development Studies and Social Sciences or Business Management and other relevant courses with 1-3 years of experience working within the development/humanitarian sector and experience in handling administrative and stakeholder (internal & external) relations.
• He or she should have experience in working with programme management Tools – Microsoft Tools; and working knowledge of database software and applications, demonstrated competence to assess priorities and manage a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment, and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality
• Proficiency in writing and editing letters, reports, and the document is required as well as strong communication skills (written & spoken) in the English language are required. 
• Desirable qualities should be a good knowledge of Program Management within the NGO sector; Initiative and Innovation; teamwork; communication and learning.

Application Closing Date
27th February, 2025.