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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position:         Policy/Advocacy/Gender Specialist
       
Responsible to:    Policy & Advocacy Specialist HQ

Location:    States

Grade:            

Line Management:    
This position requires multiple reporting lines. While the successful candidate reports to the State Programme Manager on the day to day basis, S/he also has technical line of reporting to the ActionAid Project Lead on ENR, Policy and Advocacy Director and Gender Specialist at the ENR HQ

Overall purpose
The Policy, Advocacy and Gender Technical Advisors will be responsible for the planning, management of strategic and operational prevention-focused policy, advocacy and research issues on HIV/AIDS and gender at the state level.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Specific Responsibilities
•    Developing strategies and programmes for HIV/AIDS prevention gender policy, advocacy and research activities;
•    Coordinating the programme activities on HIV/AIDS and gender advocacy with bias on prevention;
•    Collaborating with relevant national networks on HIV/AIDS and gender;
•    Ensuring dissemination of policy research to relevant organisations;
•    Enduring the domestication and implementation of National Plan on Prevention at the state level.
•    Coordinating and managing the policy and advocacy work on HIV/AIDS and gender at the state level;
•    Supporting the capacity development of partnering organizations on HIV/AIDS and gender campaigns, advocacy and policy influencing;
•    Developing strategies for mainstreaming gender across the project activities;
•    Support SACA Policy Advocacy Technical working group and build their capacity on Advocacy engagement
•    Support the Gender Working Group of SACA and build their capacity on Gender mainstreaming
•    Ensure gender is mainstreamed in all the state response and that the rights of women and girl child are protected
•    Support SACA to develop annual Advocacy Plan
•    Coordinating the programme activities on gender and women’s rights directed at
reforms and policies impacting on poverty; and,
•    Promoting a rights based approach in advocating for the rights of women in the face of HIV/AIDS.

Reporting and Accountability
•    Submit to line manager timely informative reports, indicating performance in processes planned for the month and progress towards outputs and objectives of the ENR programme.
•    Submit situational and any other non-routine reports when necessary or when asked to.
•    Participate in programmed meetings of the AAN ENR Team, sharing experiences from the field, bringing up issues of general programme nature for collective decision making.
•    Identify and recommend opportunities for collaboration and other forms of engagement by AAN outside the ambit of ENR.
Others
•    Represent AAN including the R2H Theme and ensure the maintenance of optimum relations at all levels with relevant agencies and Civil Society Organisations in the state.
•    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 agreed with the R2H Theme Leader or assigned by the Programme Coordinator or Country Director.

Key Relationships

Internal Relationships:    Right to Health (R2H) Theme, HR/OD team & AAN team.   

External Relationships:     CSOs, relevant government agencies and partners, especially SACA
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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 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 Programme Advisors, HSS Project (2 positions Abuja & Enugu)

Person Specifications
Education/Qualifications
• Degree in Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Arts or Humanities is essential.
• Masters degree in a related field is essential.

Experience
• Seven years post NYSC experience is essential
• Four years experience in a similar position in the development sector preferably in community based health work is essential

Skill/Abilities
• Ability to maintain donor relationship and accountability in line with funding policies  and standards is essential
• Strong oral and written communication skills is essential

Personal Qualities
• A person of integrity, creative and takes initiative, able to work effectively in a diverse team environment are essential

All interested candidates should fill in the application form as accessed from the application pack from www.actionaid-nigeria.org The application pack contains the Vacancy announcement, Job Description and 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. In line with the GIPA principle, applications are also particularly welcome from candidates living with HIV/AIDs (PLWHAs).

Closing date for receipt of application forms is 6th February, 2010. 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.

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT – PROGRAMME OFFICER PARTNERSHIP AGAINST POVERTY (PAP), ABUJA

To effectively remain proactive and consolidate on the evolving new country strategy, AAN is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the position of PAP Programme Officer.

Person Specifications
• Education/Qualifications
Degree in Social Sciences, Arts or Humanities is essential.

Experience
• At least five years post NYSC experience is essential
• 2 years experience in a similar position in the development sector is essential
• Community development experience is desirable

Skill/Abilities
• Strong communication & writing skills is essential
• Computer skills with good working knowledge of Microsoft office is essential
• Good negotiation & multitasking skills is desirable

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 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 are particularly welcome. Applications are also particularly welcome from candidates living with HIV/AIDs (PLWHAs).

Closing date for receipt of application forms is 10th September, 2009. Interview date will be communicated to short listed candidates. 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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CONFIDENTIAL

APPLICATION FORM

Please complete by typing all five pages of this form in black ink.

Post applied for:

Where did you see this post advertised?

Personal Details

Last Name:

First Names:

Address:

State of Origin:

Male/Female:

Marital Status:

Date of Birth:

Telephone Nos:

Do not attach a CV, as only the information contained in this form will be considered during the selection process.

Please return this form to:
[email protected]

Contact telephone no(s) and convenient times for us to contact you:

Email address:

IMPORTANT INFORMATION – GUIDANCE NOTES ON COMPLETING APPLICATION FORM
COMPLETING THE FORM
Remember – make sure your application form is well presented to create a good impression.

• Please type in black ink.
• Job Description and Person Specification – read these carefully as they list the skills, knowledge, qualifications and experience required
• The text boxes in the “career history” section are expandable. Take a copy of your completed form for your own reference
• Education and Professional Qualifications – AAN is primarily interested in the highest educational level you have achieved, as well as whether you have basic numeracy and literacy skills in English, which is the language in which we work.
• Please do not send in your CV unless specifically asked to. The application form is the only information used for the final short-listing.
RETURNING THE COMPLETED FORM
Your completed application form should be returned to the email address [email protected] and should arrive no later than the stated closing date. We are unable to consider late applications.

Only applicants who are short -listed will be contacted.

Please inform us if at any stage after submission of your form you decide not to proceed with your application.

CONFIDENTIAL – Application Form – PAP Programme Officer

Please complete clearly and electronically and send as an attachment to:

[email protected]. Applications close on 10th September, 2009. Interview date will be communicated to short listed candidates

Date Of Application

Position Applied for

Personal Details
Surname First Names:
(Ms/Miss/Mrs/Mr/Other)

Address

Post Code (If Applicable)
Telephone no. Home Work (discretion will be used)
email address

Qualifications / Training
Schools, Colleges, University etc.: If offered a post with ActionAid, you may be required to provide evidence of your qualifications
Institution From To Qualification/results

Other relevant training or short in-service courses:
Course From To Details

Please continue on a separate sheet if necessary)

Employment

Present or most recent employer: (if appropriate)
Name and address of employer
Dates employed From: To: Date
Employer’s Job Title:
Your Job Title
Summary of duties
Current / most recent salary
Reason for leaving
Notice Required

Other employment / experience (most recent first)
Please include experience relevant to this post which you may have gained outside paid employment, including voluntary work

Employer’s name & address From To Position held and duties Reason for leaving

Further Information
Tell us how your experience, skills, knowledge and qualities make you suitable for appointment to this post.

Please indicate your experience and what your actual role was in the following competency areas:

COMPETENCY 1). Technical knowledge and experience in Programme Design & Implementation

COMPETENCY 2). Technical knowledge and experience in Mentoring & Capacity Building

COMPETENCY 3).Experience in Report Writing

COMPETENCY 4). Experience in working with Partner Organisations.

References (one should be your current or most recent employer)

In event of your being offered a position with ActionAid Nigeria, we shall take up references covering the full three years preceding your start with us. Wherever possible, referees should be from the place(s) of employment, or education/training, or other establishments you have been attached to during this period. Please name at least two referees even if you have been at the same establishment for the past three years.

We do not approach referees before interview, and we obtain your permission prior to contacting them.

Referee 1 Referee 2
Name
Job Title
Address

Post Code
Telephone no.
Email address
Relevant Dates of Employment with Reference

I declare that, to the best of my knowledge, the information on this form is correct
Signed: Date:

ActionAid is an international anti-poverty agency whose aim is to fight poverty worldwide. Formed in 1972, for over 30 years we have been growing and expanding to where we are today – helping over 13 million of the world’s poorest and most disadvantaged people in 42 countries worldwide.

Youth Programme Advisor – Zimbabwe
MS Zimbabwe is looking for a Youth Programme Advisor to support the implementation of the Operation Day’s Work (OD) project from 2010 to 2012.

The advisor will work closely with 2 MS partners i.e. Youth Ahead Zimbabwe (YAZ) and Bulawayo Youth Survival Alternative Project (BUIYSAP).

Job tasks include:
Train partner organisations in designing and implementation of youth leadership training courses.
Technical and innovative support for vocational skills training programmes for the youth.
Technical support to YAZ and BUIYSAP in project management, budgeting and monitoring.
Facilitate networking among YAZ, BUIYSAP and other like minded youth organisations and networks in and outside Zimbabwe.
Facilitate exchange visits/ study tours between OD membership, MS volunteers/membership and the YAZ, BUIYSAP membership.
Together with YAZ and BUIYSAP develop strategies to ensure smooth flow of information between the organisations, MS Zimbabwe and the OD project office in Denmark.
More specified job tasks are listed in the detailed job description available at www.ms.dk

Required qualifications:
Minimum 3 years of relevant post graduate work experience.
Knowledge of and demonstrated experience from developing countries
Practical experience in:
- designing and facilitating capacity building interventions for community based organisations/private voluntary organisations/NGOs in developing countries.
- facilitating youth training programmes and workshops/courses, particularly youth leadership training.
Experience with developing LFA formats, monitoring and evaluation experience as well as organisational development and managing budgets.
English language proficiency.
Flexibility, tolerance and openness.
Coaching & advisory skills.
Danish language proficiency an added advantage
Work experience in youth focused organisations would be an added advantage.
MS Zimbabwe is presently the country programme of MS ActionAid Denmark. MS Zimbabwe is currently in a merger process with ActionAid Zimbabwe and it is anticipated that within the next couple of years MS Zimbabwe will become part of an independent National ActionAid Zimbabwe programme.

The Youth Programme Advisor will thus be working within an organisational transition period.

Application deadline and procedures:

Deadline: September 13th 2009
All applications must include a letter of motivation and an updated CV. All applications are forwarded to [email protected]
Phone interviews September 18th 2009
Face-to-Face interviews are scheduled to take place in either Denmark or Zimbabwe on October 6th and 7th 2009

All applicants will be notified after the final selection.

Starting date:
Contract start is the 1st of December 2009. The contract is for 3 years.

More Information:

A comprehensive job description is available at www.ms.dk. The job description includes thorough information about the job content, terms of conditions and back ground for the placement.

At www.ms.dk it is also possible to download the MS Zimbabwe Country Programme Strategy and other relevant information.
For further questions, please refer to:
Thematic Coordinator Susanne Adelhardt Jensen at +45 7731 0067/[email protected]
Or
HR Officer Vibeke Odd Jensen at +45 77310024/ [email protected]

MS ActionAid Denmark works for just and democratic governance and empowerment of the world’s poorest.
MS is associated to ActionAid International. Together, we fight poverty in more than 40 countries.

ActionAid International Kenya (AAIK) seeks to recruit a Senior Internal Auditor to be based in Nairobi and reporting to the Internal Audit Manager

Key responsibilities :

Development of risk analysis, audit strategies and audit programmes, and with the periodic review of the audit plan
Compiling and maintaining an Internal Audit Manual for ActionAid International Kenya
Review of audit working papers and reports including supervision
Producing audit summaries for the International Head of Audit, the Senior Management Team and the Board Audit Committee; and
Representing the Internal Audit function in meetings.
Preferred candidate will have:

A Professional qualification – CPA or its equivalent, and a first degree
At least two years external audit experience with a reputable audit firm with at least two years internal audit experience
Strong report writing skills
Supervisory and leadership skills and experience
Logical, systematic and analytical thinking
Ability to design and give presentations targeted at Senior Management and Board level
Willingness to travel extensively to AAIK programme areas
High integrity, strong communication and interpersonal skills;
Computer proficiency skills with excellent organization and planning skills.
The successful candidates will enjoy flexibility and organisational space while joining an experienced and dynamic staff working alongside poor people. If you possess the necessary qualifications and experience, complete the application form on AAIK website www.actionaid.org/kenya – vacancy and send it to:

The Head of Human Resources Organizational Development & Administration,
PO BOX 42814, 00100,
Nairobi.
Email: [email protected]

Deadline: September 10th, 2009

For more information and application rules, please visit: Senior Internal Auditor Website

ActionAid International Kenya (AAIK) seeks to recruit a dynamic and innovative professional to fill the following position: Capacity Building Coordinator

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

At least a Bachelor of Commerce or Business related degree, CPA-II qualification with a minimum of 2 years experience in donor reporting
Knowledge of grants preparation and management; contract administration and compliance; and computerized management information systems
Ability to conduct thorough analysis of expenditure requests and supporting documents as well as coding
High integrity with ability and willingness to work and travel extensively within Kenya; and
Proficiency in Ms Office packages, working knowledge of the SUN system will be added advantage
Key responsibilities will include the following:

Carrying out a post grants assessment of the financial and administrative systems of partners
Coordinating and processing of grants requests for funds by partners and facilitating timely funds disbursement to them
Strengthening partners’ financial capacity through capacity building workshops and mentoring processes
Overseeing implementation of MOU’s with partners to incorporate financial regulations and capacity assessment to enable mitigation for identified gaps
Monitoring of grants budgets regularly in conjunction with the budget holders from solicitation to close out to ensure targets are met
Providing support and supervision to partners to ensure they comply with standard MOU and contract clauses
Through field technical support visits advise on finances, grants, governance and management practices to ensure partners’ systems are strengthened and are supportive towards achieving grants contract compliance
Working in close liaison with the Regional Accountants on grants review and monitoring of grant balances of the partners at the regions; and
Ensuring that all partner implemented projects are cleared in all internal, external and donor specific audit and reviews.
The successful candidates will enjoy flexibility and organisational space while joining an experienced and dynamic staff working alongside poor people. If you possess the necessary qualifications and experience, complete the application form on AAIK website www.actionaid.org/kenya – vacancy and send it to:

The Head of Human Resources Organizational Development & Administration,
PO BOX 42814, 00100,
Nairobi.
Email: [email protected]

Deadline: September 10th, 2009

For more information and application rules, please visit: Capacity Building Coordinator Website

ActionAid is an international Non- governmental organisation registered in the Netherlands with headquarters in Johannesburg South Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia and the Americans 22 of these country programmes, affiliates or associates are in Africa and are been led to by Africans.

To effectively remain proactive and consolidate on the new strategy, AAN is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the position of Human Resource & Organization Development Manager.

Person Specialisations

Education/Qualification

* First degree and masters in social sciences, Arts or Humanities is essential.
* Specialisation in Human Resources Management is desirable.

Experience

* At least 15 years minimum working experiences essential.
* At least 7 years HR/OD experience at senior management position, in a large organisation with experience in Human Resource Planning, recruitment, design and implementation of progressive HR strategies, systems, procedures and practices is essential.
* Understanding of gender issues in development and demonstrable commitment to promoting gender equity within the organisation is desirable.
* HR/OD experience in an international NGO is desirable.

Skills / Abilities

* Excellent management & leadership skills is essential.Excellent conceptual, analytical, documentation and presentation skills are essential.
* Excellent skills in facilitation and capacity building for inter- linkages amongst staffs, partners & stakeholders are essential.
* Excellent planning and prioritization skills are essential.
* Ability to think strategically with strong analytical/ problem solving skills is essential.
* Excellent financial skills are desirable.
* Membership of related professional institutions is an added advantage.

Personal Qualities

* Demonstrate commitment to supportive team working.
* Creative and takes initiative.
* Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment.
* Effective IT skills.
* Willing to work additional hours at crucial times.
* Written and oral communications skills.

All interested candidates should fill in the application form as accessed from the application pack from our website. The application pack contains the vacancy announcement, job description and application form. Only electronically completed forms will be entertained and should be mailed to [email protected].

Applications will only be considered if submitted on AAN’s standard application forms. Application email subject line must clearly state position applied for. Applications will not be considered otherwise.

Deadline is 6th September 2009

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Action Aid Nigeria (AAN) is one of ActionAid Country Programmes around the world ActionAid is an International Non-Governmental organization registered in The Netherlands and headquartered in Johannesburg South Africa. ActionAid International works in about 52 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia 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 remain proactive and consolidate on the new country strategy, AAN is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the position of Facility Manager.

Position: Facility Manager

Person Specifications

Education/Qualifications

v Degree in Social Sciences, Arts or Humanities is essential.

v Masters degree in a related field is essential.

Experience

v At least 7 years minimum working, experience is essential

v 3 years experience in a similar position is essential

Skill/Abilities

v Excellent skills in negotiation, communication and report writing is essential

v Ability to multi-task is essential

Personal Qualities

v Demonstrable commitment to supportive team working

v Creative and takes initiative.

v Ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment

v Willing to work additional hours at crucial times

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 are particularly welcome. Applications are also particularly welcome from candidates living with HIV/AIDs (PLWHAs).

Closing date for receipt of application forms is 15th August, 2009 Interview date will be communicated to shortlisted candidates. 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 Application email subject line must clearly state position applied for. Application will not be considered otherwise.

Action Aid Abuja Nigeria recruits for the above named position, Interested applicants are to go through the form below and comply with all the necessary information therein to apply
CONFIDENTIAL

APPLICATION FORM

Please complete by typing all five pages of this form in black ink.

Post applied for:

Where did you see this post advertised?

Personal Details

Last Name:

First Names:

Address:

State of Origin:

Male/Female:

Religion:

Marital Status:

Date of Birth:

Telephone Nos:

Do not attach a CV, as only the information contained in this form will be considered during the selection process.

Please return this form to:
[email protected]

Contact telephone no(s) and convenient times for us to contact you:

Email address:

IMPORTANT INFORMATION – GUIDANCE NOTES ON COMPLETING APPLICATION FORM
COMPLETING THE FORM
Remember – make sure your application form is well presented to create a good impression.

• Please type in black ink.
• Job Description and Person Specification – read these carefully as they list the skills, knowledge, qualifications and experience required
• The text boxes in the “career history” section are expandable. Take a copy of your completed form for your own reference
• Education and Professional Qualifications – AAN is primarily interested in the highest educational level you have achieved, as well as whether you have basic numeracy and literacy skills in English, which is the language in which we work.
• Please do not send in your CV unless specifically asked to. The application form is the only information used for the final short-listing.
RETURNING THE COMPLETED FORM
Your completed application form should be returned to the email address [email protected] and should arrive no later than the stated closing date. We are unable to consider late applications.

Only applicants who are short -listed will be contacted.

Please inform us if at any stage after submission of your form you decide not to proceed with your application.

CONFIDENTIAL – Application Form – Facility Management Advisor

Please complete clearly and electronically and send as an attachment to [email protected]. Applications close on 15th August, 2009. Interview date will be communicated to shortlisted candidates

Date Of Application

Position Applied for

Personal Details
Surname First Names:
(Ms/Miss/Mrs/Mr/Other)

Address

Post Code (If Applicable)
Telephone no. Home Work (discretion will be used)
email address

Qualifications / Training
Schools, Colleges, University etc.: If offered a post with ActionAid, you may be required to provide evidence of your qualifications
Institution From To Qualification/results

Other relevant training or short in-service courses:
Course From To Details

Please continue on a separate sheet if necessary)

Employment

Present or most recent employer: (if appropriate)
Name and address of employer
Dates employed From: To: Date
Employer’s Job Title:
Your Job Title
Summary of duties
Current / most recent salary
Reason for leaving
Notice Required

Other employment / experience (most recent first)
Please include experience relevant to this post which you may have gained outside paid employment, including voluntary work

Employer’s name & address From To Position held and duties Reason for leaving

Further Information
Tell us how your experience, skills, knowledge and qualities make you suitable for appointment to this post.

Please indicate your experience and what your actual role was in the following competency areas:

COMPETENCY 1). Technical knowledge and experience in Facility management.

COMPETENCY 2). Technical knowledge and experience in working with service providers/contractors

COMPETENCY 3).Experience in Capacity Building and Human Resource management

COMPETENCY 4). Experience in negotiation & reporting

References (one should be your current or most recent employer)

In event of your being offered a position with ActionAid Nigeria, we shall take up references covering the full three years preceding your start with us. Wherever possible, referees should be from the place(s) of employment, or education/training, or other establishments you have been attached to during this period. Please name at least two referees even if you have been at the same establishment for the past three years.

We do not approach referees before interview, and we obtain your permission prior to contacting them.

Referee 1 Referee 2
Name
Job Title
Address

Post Code
Telephone no.
Email address
Relevant Dates of Employment with Reference

I declare that, to the best of my knowledge, the information on this form is correct
Signed: Date:

Policy, Advocacy & Gender Technical Advisor

Person Specifications
Education/Qualifications
• Degree in Social Sciences, Arts or Humanities is essential.
• Post graduate degree in a relevant field is essential.

Experience
• A minimum of 7 years working experience preferably in the social development field is essential
• A minimum of 3 years experience in a similar position is essential
• Experience of the Nigerian policy environment as it relates with Gender & HIV/AIDS is essential

Skill/Abilities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills is essential
• Excellent conceptual, analytical, documentation and presentation skills is essential
• Excellent Skills in 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

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ACTION AID RECRUITING VARIOUS POSITIONS INCLUDING INTERNS
Parliamentary Liaison & Policy Advisor
To effectively remain proactive and consolidate on the evolving new country strategy, AAN is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the position of

Parliamentary Liaison & Policy Advisor.
Person SpecificationsEducation/Qualifications• Degree in Social Sciences, Arts or Humanities is essential. • Post graduate degree in relevant field is desirable.
Job Experience• A minimum of 8 years working experience preferably in the social development field is essential• A minimum of 3 years experience in a similar position is essential• Experience in the Nigerian policy and engagements with parliament is essential
Job Skill/Abilities• Excellent oral and written communication skills is essential• Excellent conceptual, analytical, documentation and presentation skills is essential• Excellent Skills in policy analysis and interpretation is essentialPersonal Qualities• Creative and takes initiative.• Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment• Willing and able to travelAll 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 are particularly welcome. Applications are also particularly welcome from candidates living with HIV/AIDs (PLWHAs).Closing date for receipt of application forms is 10th november, 2008. 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

SPONSORSHIP MANAGER, ABUJAActionAid Nigeria (AAN) is one of ActionAid Country Programmes around the world. ActionAid is an International Non-Governmental organization registered in The Netherlands and headquartered in Johannesburg South Africa. ActionAid International works in about 50 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia 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 remain proactive and consolidate on the evolving new country strategy, AAN is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the position of Sponsorship Manager. Person SpecificationsEducation/Qualifications• Degree in Social Sciences, Arts or Humanities is essential. • Masters degree in a related field is essential.Job Experience• At least 10 years minimum working experience is essential• 4 years experience in a similar position some of which was spent in sponsorship management and fundraising is essential• Experience in writing fundraising proposals and reports is desirableJob Skill/Abilities• Excellent skills in communication and report writing skills is essential• Ability to recognise and develop new sponsorship opportunities is essentialPersonal Qualities• Demonstrable commitment to supportive team working • Creative and takes initiative.• Able to work effectively in a diverse team environmentWilling to work additional hours at crucial timesAll interested candidates should fill in the application form as accessed from the application pack. 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 10th november 2008. 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.CHECK 30TH OCT,2008. GUARDIAN NEWSPAPER FOR OTHER DETAILS OR GO TO:
www.actionaid.org