ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) recruitment in Nigeria for Programme Coordinators

Jun 2, 2015, 11:22 AM

ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) is a not for profit, non-governmental entity 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.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Programme Coordinator

Locations: Adamawa, Borno & Gombe

Person Specifications
Education/Qualifications:

• First Degree in Social Sciences, Arts or Humanities is essential.
• Master's degree in relevant studies is desirable.

Experience:

• At least five years' experience in Project Management is essential
• Experience on Conflict Situations as it relates to Sexual & Reproductive Health, Community based work and engagements with CBOs is desirable

Skill/Abilities:

• Strong communication and writing skills is essential
• Ability to provide practical solutions within set deadlines is essential
• Excellent skills to motivate and inspire a functional team will be essential
• Excellent planning and prioritization skills is essential
• Highly numerate and excellent skills in Programme Information Management is desirable
• Membership of relevant professional institute is desirable
• Ability to maintain donor relationship and accountability in line with funding policies and standards.
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills is essential
• Multi-tasking skills is essential
• Negotiation skills is essential

 Personal Qualities:

• Integrity
• Creative and takes initiative
• Self-motivated person able to work without close supervision
• Proven Leadership Qualities
• Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment
• Willing to work additional hours at crucial times.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should complete the application form and send the form in an MSWord attachment to: vacancy.nigeria@actionaid.org Subject line of emails must state clearly the Name of Applicant and Job Title of position applied for e.g. Ibrahim, Joy: Programme Coordinator - Borno

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Note: Only electronically submitted forms will be considered. Scanned application forms will be disregarded.

Application Deadline  28th June, 2015.

Full Time 

Borno State Adamawa State Gombe State ActionAid Nigeria