MS ActionAid Denmark is right now launching a new personnel category called Inspirators.

Inspirators are cross national placement of development practitioners with significant hands on experience from development work in developing or newly industrialized countries.

We are therefore looking for dedicated individuals, who would like to spend 3 to 9 month together with one of our many partner organizations in Africa, Asia, Central America and the Middle East.

Inspirators are volunteer placements. However, you will have your travel and accommodation expenses covered. You will also receive a living allowance to cover your costs of living while abroad and 350€ to cover some of the expenses you may have in your home country while abroad. Please, be aware that all allowances and subsidies are subject to local tax.

Why become an Inspirator

Inspirator placements offer an excellent opportunity to learn and share experiences across national borders and cultures with likeminded organizations. It is a chance to get international work experience and not least to grow as a human being.

Requirements

The overall requirements to become an Inspirator are:

At least 5 years of paid or voluntary work experience
At least 3 years of paid or voluntary work experience within a specific subject area
Paid or voluntary work experience from developing or newly industrialized countries
Voluntary work experience
Strong sense of solidarity and volunteerism
Facilitation and motivational skills
Ability to transfer knowledge
Personal drive and motivation to become an Inspirator
Who can apply

We are currently receiving applications from residents in the following countries only:

Africa:

Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Angola, South Africa

Asia:

Nepal, Pakistan, India

Middle East:

Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, Occupied Palestine Territory

Central & South America:

Guatemala, el Salvador, Nicaragua, Honduras, Mexico, Ecuador, Argentina, Brazil & Dominican Republic

Europe:

Denmark

How to apply

Inspirators are selected from a database called the Inspirator Roster. Therefore, the first step to become an Inspirator is to register in the Roster. If you are accepted to be listed in the Roster, your profile will be available, whenever HR personnel are searching for potential Inspirator candidates. If you want to apply, please register online at http://ims.actionaid.dk/ You can read more about Inspirators and watch videos at www.ms.dk

Please allow a week for any response.

CONTACT:
Inspirator recruitment

[email protected]

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Finance Officer

Responsible to: Project Accountant

Location: Lagos & Abuja

Grade: 6

Line Management: None
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Overall Purpose
The post holder will be contributing to maintaining adequate financial integrity in supporting quality and timely data input for generation of financial reports, review and analyze accounting ledgers. Contribute to strengthening the internal control and accounting systems of AAN and partner organizations.

This will require flexibility, creativity, innovative and initiative ideas to enhance efficiency while staying within both the financial and legal framework.

Specific Responsibilities
• Work with the Project Accountant in the financial planning processes of the long term (three year planning) and short term (annual budgeting) plans that feed into the National Plans.
• Assists in the preparation of Global Fund HSS (CSS) quarterly report
• Monitor and check staff advances and retirements
• Support HSS (CSS) grant management process
• Provide organizational development to HSS (CSS) project partners
• Treasury support
• Support capacity assessment, financial and accounting processes review, and prepare reports on partner organizations as may be assigned by the project accountant.
• Support the general administration of the Southern Regional Office
• Give support to Women’s Rights theme on financial matters
• Any other duties as assigned by the Project Accountant and Head of Finance.

Persons Specification
Attributes/Skills Essential Desirable
Education/Qualifications • Bachelor/HND in Accounting/Finance • ICAN PE I certified
Experience • At least five (5) years post NYSC experience, three (3) of which should have been spent in a finance position.
• Experience in implementing financial control systems Development sector experience as a finance person
Skills/Abilities • Sound Practical Knowledge of any accounting software and Spreadsheets
• Ability to work well with or without supervision • Knowledge of the SUN Software is an added advantage
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to interface effectively with other members of staff and solve problems using own initiative
Personal Qualities • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Accuracy and attention to details
• High sense of integrity • Willing to work additional hours at crucial times.

Key Working Relationships:

Internal: Project Accountant, Head of Finance, Management Accountant, Other Finance Staff, all AAN Staff

External: AAN Partners and other stakeholders

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Finance Officer

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Project Accountant

Finance Officers (2 Positions)

To effectively consolidate on our country strategy, AAN is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the position of Finance Officers (2 positions) based in Lagos & Abuja.

Person Specifications
• Education/Qualifications
Degree in Accounting or Finance is essential.
Chartered Accounting Professional Certification is desirable

• Experience
At least five (5) years post NYSC experience, three (3) of which must have been spent in a finance position. Sound Practical Knowledge of SUN accounting software and Spreadsheets (MS Office in general) are essential.
Experience in working with international development agencies is desirable.
• Skill/Abilities
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 prioritisation skills & strong analytical/problem solving skills are desirable.
• Personal Qualities
A well developed and proven interpersonal & organisational management skills; ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment; creative and able to take initiative; ready to work additional hours at crucial times and a high sense of integrity are essential.
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All interested candidates should fill in the application form as accessed from the application pack on www.actionaid-ngr.org or www.actionaid-nigeria.org The application pack contains the Vacancy announcement, Job Description and Application form.

ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. Applications from women are particularly welcome. Applications are also particularly welcome from candidates living with HIV/AIDs (PLWHAs).

Closing date for receipt of application forms is 9th May, 2011. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Only electronically completed application forms will be entertained and should be mailed to [email protected]. Applications will ONLY be considered if submitted on AAN’s Standard Application forms.

Subject line of application emails must show position applied for and name of applicant with surname first. Applications that do not meet these guidelines will be automatically disqualified.

COMMUNICATIONS ADVISOR – ABUJA
ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) is one of ActionAid Country Programmes around the world. ActionAid is an International Non-Governmental organisation registered in The Netherlands with headquarters in Johannesburg South Africa. ActionAid International works in 47 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas. 22 of these country programmes, affiliates or associates are in Africa and are led by Africans. We have been doing development work on the continent since 1972 and in Nigeria since 1999. ActionAid works with the poor and excluded in Africa, 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.

To effectively consolidate on our on-going country strategy, AAN is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the position of Communications Advisor

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
Degree in Communication, Social Sciences, Arts/Humanities is essential.
Masters degree in a relevant field is desirable
Membership of NUJ and other relevant professional bodies is desirable

EXPERIENCE
At least 7 years work experience 4 of which should have been spent in the development sector is essential
3 years experience managing communication and advocacy projects and working with the media is essential
Experience in Website development/management and digital communications is essential
Experience as a reporter, sub editor or proof reader is desirable

SKILL/ABILITIES
Understanding of the role of advocacy work and communication in development is essential.
Strong communication & writing skills is essential
Good computer skills with practical knowledge of publishing tools is essential
Experience in digital media and web management is essential

PERSONAL QUALITIES
A person of integrity who is able to work in a diverse team environment.

All interested candidates should fill in the application form.

Subject line of emails should clearly state position applied for otherwise application will not be considered.

ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. Applications from women are particularly welcome. Applications are also particularly welcome from candidates living with HIV/AIDs (PLWHAs).

HOW TO APPLY
Closing date for receipt of application forms is 28th January, 2011. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Only electronically completed application forms will be entertained and should be mailed to [email protected]. Applications will ONLY be considered if submitted on AAN’s Standard Application forms.

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Governance Advisor 

To effectively consolidate on our country strategy, AAN is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the position of Governance Advisor.


Person Specifications
Education/Qualifications• Degree in Social Sciences, Arts or Humanities is essential. 
• Masters degree in social sciences is essential
Experience
• At least seven years post NYSC experience with three years spent in budget intervention work is essential.
• Experience in the Nigerian Policy environment including the budget process is essential.
• Working experience in the social development field, particularly in designing, setting up and coordination of programmes is essential.
• Experience in capacity building is essential
• Experience of community based work and engagements with CBOs is desirable
Skill/Abilities• Excellent skills in facilitation and in capacity building on global advocacy is essential
• Excellent conceptual, analytical, documentation and presentation skills is essential
• Demonstrable skills in the use of IT
Personal Qualities• Creative and takes initiative.
• Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment
• Willing and able to travel extensively.
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.
ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. Applications from women, candidates living with HIV/AIDs (PLWHAs) and indigenes of the northern region are particularly

Closing date for receipt of application forms is 4th June, 2010.  Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Only electronically completed application forms will be entertained and should be mailed to .  Applications will ONLY be considered if submitted on AAN’s Standard Application forms. Subject line of application emails should clearly state position applied for and name of applicant with surname first e.g. Governance Advisor – Okoh, Friday.

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Internal Auditor 
To effectively consolidate on our country strategy, AAN is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the position of Internal Auditor.
Person Specifications
Education/Qualifications
• Bachelor Degree or HND is essential. 
• Membership of recognised chartered accounting institute is essential
Experience
• At least ten years post NYSC experience, with five years post professional qualification experience and five years audit experience with 3 years of that spent at management level essential
• Ability to use SUN accounting system is desirable
• Experience in working with international development agencies is desirable.
• Experience of risk-based auditing and Risk Management is desirable
Skill/Abilities
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 prioritisation skills & strong analytical/problem solving skills are desirable.
Personal Qualities
Excellent oral and written communication skills; well developed and proven interpersonal & organisational management skills; 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; must be willing to travel extensively, confident to train staff effectively in a fast-paced environment & high integrity are essential.
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.
ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. Applications from women, candidates living with HIV/AIDs (PLWHAs) and indigenes of the northern region are particularly
Closing date for receipt of application forms is 4th June, 2010. Interview date will be communicated to shortlisted candidates. Only Electronically completed application forms will be entertained and should be mailed to .  Applications will ONLY be considered if submitted on AAN’s Standard Application forms.  Subject line of application emails should clearly state position applied for and name of applicant with surname first e.g. Internal Auditor – Okoh, Friday.


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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT – Leadership Empowerment, Advocacy & Development (LEAD) Programme Advisor  – Sokoto
ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) is one of ActionAid Country Programmes around the world. ActionAid is an International Non-Governmental organization
registered in The Netherlands with headquarters in Johannesburg South Africa. ActionAid International works in 50 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas. 22 of these country programmes, affiliates or associates are in Africa and are led by Africans.  We have been doing development work on the continent since 1972 and in Nigeria since 1999.  ActionAid works with the poor and excluded in Africa, 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.
To effectively consolidate on our country strategy, AAN is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the position of LEAD Programme Advisor – Sokoto
Person Specifications
Education/Qualifications
• Degree in Social Sciences, Arts or Humanities is essential.
• Masters degree in relevant field as above is essential.
Experience
• A minimum of 7 years working experience preferably in the social development field is essential
• A minimum of three years experience in a similar position especially in budget process engagements and policy advocacy is essential
Skill/Abilities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills is essential
• Excellent conceptual, analytical, documentation and presentation skills is essential
• Excellent Skills in budget/policy analysis and interpretation is essential
Personal Qualities
• Creative and takes initiative.
• Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment
• Willing and able to travel
All interested candidates should fill in the application form as accessed from the application pack on http://www.actionaid.org/pages.aspx?PageID=12&ItemID=205
and www.actionaid-nigeria.org.  The application pack contains the Vacancy announcement, Job Description and Application form.
ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. Applications from women are particularly welcome. Applications are also particularly welcome from candidates living with HIV/AIDs (PLWHAs).
Closing date for receipt of application forms is 25th April, 2010 .  Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Only Electronically completed application forms will be entertained and should be mailed to . 
Applications will ONLY be considered if submitted on AAN’s Standard Application forms.
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ActionAid Nigeria, an Associate of ActionAid International, is the most visible rights-based organisation
committed to poverty eradication in Nigeria. The current annual budget of the organisation is close to £5 million. Our funding support comes from DFID, EU, UNDP, UNIFEM, Comic Relief, and Mc Arthur Foundation, among others, and our work covers Education, Health/HIV/AIDS, Human Security in Conflict and Emergencies, Just and Democratic Governance and Women’s Rights. Deploying a range of participatory tools to promote community participation that ensure sustainability of interventions that are transforming remote rural and excluded urban communities, it supports a project for Partnerships Against Poverty (PAP). In 2006, the country programme directly affected the lives of 173,991 males and 141,106 females in 586 communities in Nigeria. Nigeria currently has 89 staff working in 123 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in 34 states out of the 37 states of the federation. The head office of ActionAid is in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. ActionAid’s initiatives within its Human Security in Conflict programme, including the facilitation of a dialogue and the articulation of a people’s charter, have positioned the organisation as a committed peace builder in the volatile region.
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