VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

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1 VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 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 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 the following positions within the organisation: Monitoring & Evaluation/Knowledge Management Manager; Strengthening Citizens Resistance against Prevalence of Corruption Project (SCRAP-C) Abuja The post holder will manage the M&E systems and provide periodic feedback on measurable achievements towards targets for the DFID-SCRAP-C project targets. S/He will also be primarily responsible for managing the project logical framework, project reports and developing knowledge management products for the project. First degree in Social sciences or Arts/humanities is essential Master s degree in relevant field is essential At least 8 years work experience, 4 of which must be in a similar role in the development sector is essential in Local Human Rights Based Approach programming and monitoring including working with partners and social movements is essential with governance programs or good understanding of Nigeria s governance context is essential Deep understanding of and commitment to human rights-based approach (HRBA) including women s rights, with knowledge of methodologies that are effective in monitoring and evaluating HRBA programming is desirable Strong knowledge of DFID M&E, Communications, and reporting requirements with at least 2 years of experience managing M&E systems for DFID programmes will be an added advantage is desirable

2 Ability to influence and encourage others to new concepts and ways of working within an environment of change Strong analytical/problem solving skills Excellent Skills in Management Information Systems Demonstrable IT skills Excellent quantitative and qualitative monitoring and evaluation skills Monitoring & Evaluation Officer, Systems and Structure Strengthening Approach against Radicalization to Violent Extremism (SARVE) Abuja The post holder will be responsible for providing supportive guidance to the management of the project for a successful monitoring, evaluation and learning of the programme. S/He will also support M& E Programme staff of the project sub- recipients and partners to ensure the strategic and functional integration of all M&E activities as well as activities collaboration with the sub-recipient and other relevant authorities. First degree in Social sciences or Arts/humanities is essential At least three (3) years work experience, two (2) of which should have been spent in the development sector is essential in monitoring and evaluation of conflict mitigation, preventing violent extremism and/or democracy and governance programmes/projects is essential working with development agencies and organizations, government officials, civil society leaders, community leaders and programme beneficiaries is essential in the use of DHIS /or any other database software is desirable Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with fluency in written and spoken English Creative and takes initiative Technical skills in analysing quantitative and qualitative data

3 Project Officer X 2, Systems and Structure Strengthening Approach against Radicalization to Violent Extremism (SARVE) Nasarawa and Kogi The post holder will work with communities through identified partners to understand the context, factors and issues of vulnerability, capacity to address them and support for groups, and community resilience building in Kogi and Nasarawa States. First in Conflict & Peace Studies, social sciences or arts/humanities is essential At least three (3) years experience, two (2) of which should be in a similar position in the development sector preferably in community-based work is essential in organisational capacity development especially public sector institutions is essential working with communities in conflict is essential Ability to maintain donor relationship and accountability in line with funding policies and standards Ability to manage conflict Group facilitation skills Ability to build and maintain community relationships & engagement Digital Marketing Officer Abuja The post holder will be responsible for providing technical digital marketing support to deal with data and system management tasks. S/He will take responsibility for administration and data management on the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database as well as provide technical support and assistance to the Resource Mobilisation and Innovations unit. First degree in Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Social Sciences or other related field is essential At least three (3) years post NYSC, two (2) of which should be in a similar position in the development sector is essential in using a CRM database system and a range of tools and applications for data reporting and manipulation is essential

4 in generating analytical reports from databases is essential in providing user support and training is desirable Excellent documentation skills Ability to multi task Senior Technical Advisor, Accountability and Health Financing (DFID Health Project) Abuja ActionAid Nigeria is seeking a dynamic Senior Technical Advisor to lead the federal and state-level policy and advocacy workstream of an upcoming multi-million pound health programme to: Design and deliver an eight-year advocacy strategy to increase governmental financial resources for basic health services at the federal and state level; Build the capacity of Nigerian civil society to ensure that: (i) communities have adequate information about their health rights; (ii) the voices of communities are heard by health policy-makers and stakeholders; and (iii) that health policy and health services are responsive to their needs. As part of the programme s senior management team, the post-holder will work closely with the Team Leader and other senior technical advisors to provide stewardship to the programme, and to oversee implementation of programme activities by regional teams. Please note that this role is subject to the successful award of the contract. The project is due to commence in late 2019/early The role will be for a minimum of two years and may be extended for the full duration of the project (eight years). Post graduate degree in a relevant field is essential Masters in Public Health or advanced degree in social sciences or management is desirable Membership of relevant professional institute is desirable A minimum of 12 years relevant work experience, of which 6 years must be on health accountability programmes or similar projects is essential Deep understanding of the Nigerian health system, civil society, and social justice movements at local government authority (LGA), state and federal level is essential in designing and implementing complex, multi-year advocacy strategies to meaningfully influence policy change at the state level is essential managing large projects teams and delivering results through others is essential

5 Knowledge of policy, CSOs, media and youth movements landscape in Nigeria is essential A good understanding and clear commitment to human rights-based approach and women s right is essential working on projects funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID) or other similar donors is desirable in community-based work and engagements with CSOs is desirable Good knowledge of women s rights, gender equality and human rights is desirable Existing working relationships with civil society and feminist networks in Nigeria is desirable Excellent research, analytical and writing skills Proven strong and charismatic management and leadership skills and experience Excellent strategic planning and analytical skill Proven experience of excellent networking and relationship-building skills Excellent organisational skills and co-ordination skills in meeting tight deadlines Strong negotiation skills Uses effective strategies to facilitate organisation change initiatives and overcome resistance to change by involving others, listening and building commitment Programme Officer, Governance Abuja The Programme Officer will provide quality service to ActionAid Nigeria in delivering on the Youth Organising and Leadership Programme and support the Governance team to deepen its Accountability, Learning & Planning Systems (ALPS) processes He/she will be expected to support the implementation of the YOL programme, undertake effective and appropriate documentation and shared learning systems, that will collectively contribute to improved programme quality and impact towards realisation of the programme objectives. First degree in social sciences or arts/humanities is essential At least three years post NYSC experience two of which should be in Governance/youth related programme in the development sector is essential in researching and analytical report writing is essential Excellent analytical skills

6 Ability to implement data management systems Fluency in spoken and written English language Highly numerate Multi-tasking skills Excellent (proven) interpersonal skills Negotiation skills in coordinating training/meetings Programme Interns, Governance Abuja The Programme Interns position is an opportunity offered by ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) for young graduates to earn a post NYSC experience. It is therefore both a learning and value-adding relationship between interns and AAN. The intern is expected to take advantage of the space offered for experience gathering, selfdevelopment, while providing quality service to ActionAid Nigeria. The Programme Interns will be responsible for supporting the effective programme implementation of the Promoting Accountable and Transparency in School Feeding and Breaking Barriers (NORAD) projects in the Governance unit. First degree in social sciences or arts/humanities is essential Relevant NYSC experience in the related fields is essential Basic knowledge of Programmes and administration is essential Good computer skills especially in the use of publishing tools Multi-tasking skills

7 Audit Intern Abuja The Audit Intern position is an opportunity offered by ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) for young graduates to earn a post NYSC experience. It is therefore both a learning and value-adding relationship between interns and AAN. The intern is expected to take advantage of the space offered for experience gathering, self-development, while providing quality service to ActionAid Nigeria. The Audit Intern will assist the Internal Auditor in ensuring the system of internal control is adequate to achieve management objectives in an efficient and effective manner, established procedures are being properly followed, assets are safeguarded and that resources are judiciously utilize. First degree in accounting is essential Student Membership of ICAN is desirable At least 1-year post NYSC experience in Auditing or Accounting is essential Report writing skill Fluency in spoken and written English language Highly numerate Excellent (proven) interpersonal and both oral and written communication skills To apply, kindly complete the application form accessed from For the M&E/Knowledge Manager, M&E Officer SARVE, Project Officers SARVE, Digital Marketing Officer positions send your applications in an MSWord attachment to: Jobopenings.Nigeria@actionaid.org And for Senior Technical Advisor, Accountability and Health Financing (DFID Health Project), Programme Officer Governance, Programme Interns & Audit Intern send your applications in an MSWord attachment to Vacancy.Nigeria@actionaid.org Only electronically submitted forms will be considered. Scanned application forms will be disregarded. Kindly refer to the website - for detailed job description and application form of respective positions.

8 Subject line of s must state clearly, job title of position applied for and location e.g M&E Officer 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 13 th February While we respect all applicants, interview dates will be communicated only to shortlisted candidates.