ActionAid is an International Non-Governmental organization registered in The Netherlands and headquartered in Johannesburg South Africa. ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) is inviting applications from qualified candidates
to fill the following position:
1. PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE COUNTRY DIRECTORPerson Specifications/Education Qualifications/ Experience:• Degree in Social Sciences, Arts or Humanities is essential.• At least three years post NYSC experience in Administration and/or programmes & Excellent working knowledge of Excel, Word & Outlook (MS Office in general) & experience in handling cash are essential.• At least 1 year experience in a similar position is essential• Office administration experiences & Experience in working with international development agencies are desirable.Skill/Abilities/ Personal Qualities:• Excellent reporting skills, attention to details; fluency in spoken and written English language; ability to work independently and in a team & highly numerate skills are essential.• Excellent planning and prioritization skills & strong analytical/problem solving skills are desirable.• Well developed and proven interpersonal & organizational management skills with high integrity, able to work effectively in a diverse team environment; creative and should be able to take initiative; should be ready to work additional hours at crucial times; ability to travel are essential.
2. PARLIAMENTARY TECHNICAL ADVISER STATE ACCOUNTABILITY & VOICE INITIATIVE (SAVI).Person Specifications/Education Qualifications/ Experience:• Degree in Social Sciences, Arts or Humanities is essential.• Post graduate degree in relevant field is desirable.• A minimum of 8 years working experience preferably in the social development field is essential• A minimum of 4 years experience in a similar position is essential• Experience of the Nigerian policy making processes and engagements with parliament is essential.
3. PROGRAMME MANAGER (REPRODUCTIVE & SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS (RSHSDIP).Person Specifications/Education Qualifications/ Experience:• Degree in Social Sciences, Arts or Humanities is essential.• Masters degree in a related field is desirable.• At least 8 years minimum working experience is essential.• 4 years experience in the social development field, particularly in designing, setting up and coordinating monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment systems and processes is essential• In-depth understanding of Conflict issues as it relates with Reproductive and Sexual Health and links with policy work at state, national and international levels is essential• Understanding of gender issues in development and demonstrable commitment to promoting gender equity within the organization and in programme work is desirable.
Method of Application:All interested candidates should fill in the application form as accessed from the application pack on www.actionaid-nigeria.org The application pack contains the Vacancy announcement, job Description and Application form. Applications from women are particularly welcome. Applications are also particularly welcome from candidates living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHAS). Only short listed candidates will be contacted and only electronically completed application from will be entertained and should be mailed to vacancy.nigeria@actionaid.org. Applications will ONLY be considered if submitted on AAN’s Standard Application forms.Title of position applied for should be clearly stated in email subject line. Applications will not be considered otherwise.
Closing Date: 17th July, 2009.