The Centre for Democracy & Development (CDD) is an international, non-governmental organisation dedicated to research, training and advocacy on issues of democratisation, development and human security in West Africa, we are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Senior Programme Officer
Location: Abuja
Job Description
- This exciting and challenging position carries responsibilities for project development, management and implementation.
Other Responsibilities include:
- Fundraising, networking, research support and policy analysis, monitoring and evaluation, events organising and conference coordination. Reporting to the Head of Programmes.
Education/Qualification
- The suitable candidate will hold a post-graduate Degree in the Social Sciences, Humanities, Law or related field, experience of working in post-conflict or transition environment,
Skills/Abilities
- Excellent IT and administrative skills;
- Adaptability to new demands and changing circumstances;
- Sound analytical and report writing skills;
- Ability to translate strategic aims into practical plans;
- Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines as well as demonstrable experience of project management and multi-tasking.
- Strong inter-personal and communication qualities will be coupled with teamwork skills and the post-holder will have a good understanding of democratisation, international development and human security issues in the West Africa sub-region.
- Fluency in French is an advantage.
Remuneration
Very attractive.
Application Closing Date
15th December, 2016.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their one page Cover letter, a maximum 3 page Resume and referees contact details by email to:
[email protected]
Note
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
- Only Electronically submitted applications will be entertained. Scanned applications will be disregarded.
- Subject line of emails must state clearly the Name of Applicant and Job Title of position applied for.