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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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 vacancy.nigeria@actionaid.org. Applications will ONLY be considered if submitted on AAN’s Standard Application forms.

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 vacancy.nigeria@actionaid.org. Applications will ONLY be considered if submitted on AAN’s Standard Application forms.

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APPLICATION FORM

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

Post applied for:

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Personal Details

Last Name:

First Names:

Address:

State of Origin:

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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:
Vacancy.nigeria@actionaid.org

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 vacancy.nigeria@actionaid.org 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:

vacancy.nigeria@actionaid.org. 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
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Other relevant training or short in-service courses:
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Employment

Present or most recent employer: (if appropriate)
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Dates employed From: To: Date
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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.

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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: hr.kenya@actionaid.org

Deadline: September 10th, 2009

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

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 vacancy.nigeria@actionaid.org.

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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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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