Programme Advisor, BUILD Grant at ActionAid (AA) Nigeria

ActionAid (AA) Nigeria is an affiliate of ActionAid International, which is a global alliance of organisations working towards achieving a world without poverty and injustice in which every person enjoys the right to a life with dignity. As a large and visible development organisation, we work in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and America. Our expertise lies in community-led approaches to development and working through partnerships with the poor and other grass root organisations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Programme Advisor, BUILD Grant

Location: Abuja

Description

• The post holder will support ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) on the effective management of the Building Institutions and Networks (BUILD) Grant to ensure all set objectives and outcomes are met within the estimated timeline.
• This involves programme activities that promote citizens’ engagement, gender and social justice, and poverty eradication; it also involves coordinating institutional strengthening actions spread across the organisation.
• The role will support the mobilisation and strengthening of social movements, especially those led by women, youth, and marginalised groups, to organise and take collective action for systemic change.
• S/he will also contribute to evidence generation, advocacy, and institutional learning, while ensuring that gender justice, accountability, and innovation are embedded across all programme interventions.
• Through strategic partnerships, coordination, and strong alignment with the OAST (Organise, Act, Shift, Thrive) framework, the Programme Advisor will help drive transformative change in communities towards resilience, equity, and sustainable development.

Person Specifications
Education/Qualifications:

• First Degree in Arts / Humanities / Social Sciences or other related field is essential.
• Master’s Degree in social sciences or arts/humanities is desirable.

Experience:

• At least five (5) years post NYSC experience, four (4) of which should be in a project management capacity, is essential.
• Experience managing multi-year grants and working with CSOs, Networks and Movements is essential.
• Experience working and reporting to donors is essential.
• Research and Innovation skills are desirable.

Skill/Abilities:

• Excellent planning and prioritisation skills.
• Additional value through existing networks.
• Strong analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Excellent (proven) interpersonal skills.
• Negotiation skills and Multitasking skills.
• Good understanding and use of emotional Intelligence.
• Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment.

Application Closing Date
13th October, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application form in an MSWord attachment to: Vacancy.Nigeria@actionaid.org using the position applied for and location (e.g., Programme Advisor, BUILD Grant - Abuja).

Click here to download the Application Form (MS Word)

Note

• Only electronically submitted forms will be considered.
• Submitted or Scanned CVs will be disregarded.
• ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment.
• Applications from young people, women, persons with disability and candidates from the Northeast and Northwest are particularly encouraged. 
• While we respect all applicants, interview dates will be communicated only to shortlisted candidates.
• ActionAid is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) in line with our Child Safeguarding policy, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse; and Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse at Work Policy and Overarching SHEA and Safeguarding Policy; as well as our zero-tolerance approach to Safeguarding concerns.