ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) is a not for profit, non-governmental organisation registered with the Nigeria Corporate Affairs Commission. It commenced operations in Nigeria in 1999, while the programmatic operations commenced in January 2000 through a Country Agreement signed with the National Planning Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
ActionAid is an anti-poverty agency that prioritises works with the poor and excluded; promoting values and commitment in civil society, institutions and governments with the aim of achieving structural changes in order to eradicate injustices and poverty in the world. ActionAid Nigeria is an affiliate of ActionAid International, an International Non-Governmental organisation registered in The Netherlands with its headquarters in Johannesburg South Africa. ActionAid International works in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas.
AAN is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the position of Project Manager-Sustainable Mechanisms for Improving Livelihoods and Household Empowerment
Job Title: Project Advisor-Strengthening Women and Girls Spaces (SWAGS)
Location: Abuja State
The Program Advisor will coordinate the implementation and effective monitoring of project objectives at the state level and at ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) head office. S/he will provide programme specific support to the various education initiatives of AAN and work as an interface between AAN and the project implementing partners.
Specific Responsibilities:
A. Programme
- Assist in the development of, and be responsible for the effective monitoring of Project Objectives & Its implementation.
- Support set up and managing of women and girls’ spaces, working in conjunction with partner organisations
- Develop systems and manage the process of timely project and other reporting, including following up of internal and external reports and ensuring compliance with Terms of Reference and consultancies.
- Managing external communications including handling queries and issues on a timely and appropriate basis
- Contribute to the wider development of SWAGS Project policy and practices and lead relationships on these issues with other parts of the organization.
- Work with the Project Accountant and Education Program Manager for financial planning, monitoring and review of SWAGS work.
- Support capacity building for partner organizations in planning, design, budgeting, monitoring, evaluation and reporting for donor funded programmes
- Maintain positive external relationships with the relevant donors
- Ensure the SWAGS unit develops monthly and quarterly work plans in accordance with ongoing activities and plans for the year. Monitor progress and ensure timely implementation of planned activities, especially those that feed into the work of other staff and partners
- Actively participate in developing plans and budgets for the SWAGS project in accordance with AA financial guidelines.
- Actively take part in the overall policy, programme, procedure and strategy development of AAN in general.
- Assume any other responsibilities relevant to the position as assigned by the Education Programme Manager, Programme Director or Country Director.
Person Specifications
Education/Qualifications
- Degree in Social Sciences, Arts or Humanities is essential.
- Master degree in a related field is desirable.
Experience
- A minimum of five years experience with at least three years spent in enhancing rights to education at state and community level is essential
- Experience in providing support on gender issues is desirable
Skill/Abilities
- Excellent communication skills with demonstrable ability to communicate in Hausa is essential
- Excellent conceptual, analytical, documentation and presentation skills is essential
- Demonstrable skills in the use of IT is essential
Personal Qualities
- A person of integrity, creative and able to take initiative with ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment is essential
Application Closing Date
6th June, 2013
Method of Application
All interested candidates should complete the application form accessed from
www.actionaid.org/nigeria and send as an attachment to
[email protected]. Only electronically submitted forms will be entertained.
ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. Applications from women are particularly welcome.