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ActionAid is an anti-poverty agency that prioritises work with people living in poverty and exclusion; 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 America.

ActionAid Nigeria is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill this position within the organisation:

Manager, Social Mobilisation – Abuja

The post holder will be a member of the Country Management Team and will be expected to oversee and manage all AAN projects under the Social Mobilisation strategic focus; s/he will have oversight on the policy and campaigns projects, tax justice, social investments and other campaign related projects within the organisation.

Person Specifications

Education/Qualifications

•  First degree in Social sciences or Arts/humanities is essential
•  Master’s degree in relevant field is essential

Experience

• Eight (8) years minimum working experience is essential
• At least 4 years’ experience in policy, advocacy and campaigns in Nigeria is essential
• Experience of, and commitment to, policy influencing, networking and advocacy work is essential
• History of working with and within movements is essential
• Knowledge of policy, CSOs, media and youth movements landscape in Nigeria is essential
• Experience in community-based work and engagements with CSOs and government at State and local levels is essentialExperience in social mobilization and campaign is essential.
• Experience working with women groups and persons with disabilities is desirable

Skill/Abilities

• Strong communication and writing skills
• Ability to maintain donor relationships and accountability in line with funding policies and standards
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills
• Excellent planning and prioritization skills
• Excellent Skills in Programme Information Management

To apply, kindly complete the application form accessed from www.actionaid.org/nigeria/jobs. Applications should be sent in an MSWord attachment to . Only electronically submitted forms will be considered. Scanned application forms and CVs will be disregarded.

Kindly refer to the website – www.actionaid.org/nigeria/jobs for detailed job description and application form of respective positions.

Subject line of emails must state clearly, job title of position applied for and location e.g Manager, Social Mobilisation– Abuja.

ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. Applications from women and candidates from the North East and North West are particularly encouraged.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 16th May 2018. While we respect all applicants, interview dates will be communicated only to shortlisted candidates.