ActionAid Nigeria New Top Position Available

ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) is a not for profit, non-governmental entity registered in Nigeria. It commenced operations in Nigeria in 1999, while the programmatic operations commenced in January 2000 through a Country Agreement signed with the National Planning Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

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 the Americas.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Country Director
Location: Abuja
Directorate: Country Director
Job Family: National Chief Executive
Reports to: National Board through the Chair
Grade: Grade level 11 or 12 depending on experience
Direct Reports: Country Senior Management Team, Head of Internal Audit
Duration: Three years fixed term contract (Renewable once).
Job Description

• To effectively implement the new strategy, Social Justice to End Poverty (2018 – 2023), ActionAid Nigeria is seeking a committed and inspiring Country Director to drive the implementation of the new Country Strategy and lead on providing quality program management and accountability systems; organizational and team development; financial control and resource management; fundraising and liaison with donors to increase and diversify the resource base; policy, research and advocacy; relationship and stakeholder management at local, national and international levels.

Role Overview

• Manage, lead, direct and provide a vision for ActionAid, in line with: established policies, principles and operating practices of ActionAid, good management practice, and the political, social, cultural and economic environment of the country.


• The Country Director will also be responsible for developing country strategic plans, overseeing the implementation of agreed plans and ensuring resources are in place to achieve budgeted performance targets and monitoring overall performance against these.


• S/he will play a key role in influencing decisions of stakeholders that are outside of his/her direct sphere of authority across the organization.


• The CD role requires broad organisational experience, thus enabling to manage large teams as well as deep knowledge across a professional discipline that enable the role holder to make significant improvements to policies and processes that lead from mid- to long-term success.

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities

• AAI Values Practice & Strategy Change Priorities


• Leading Innovation and Change: Establish a culture of excellence in respective team that values experimentation and continuous improvement


• Feminist Leadership: Championing feminist leadership principles and values including commitment to diversity and inclusion (race, gender, power)


• AAI Values Practice: Ensure personal and team culture that demonstrates all of AAI values including: Mutual Respect, Equity and Justice, Integrity, Solidarity with People Living in Poverty and Exclusion, Courage of Conviction, Independence and Humility


• Digital footprint: Championing the digitalization of ActionAid’s work and the use of technology to make impact.

Organisational and Corporate Development:

• Represent ActionAid  International  in a variety of forums and maintain external relationships within a diverse range of stakeholders in the sector including national government, key national and international NGOs, donors, academic, social movements, CBO’s, media and other relevant institutions


• Actively contribute to ActionAid’s development as an international federation.


• Maintain regular communication with AA Global Secretariat (GS) through the Head of Country Support, International Platforms, GS central support staff and other corporate; and Country Directors.


• Provide inputs to corporate activities as and when required, including providing peer support, participation on task forces, training courses and conferences.


• Ensure that ActionAid lives up to its dual citizenship role as part of an international federation


• Lead the implementation of the country strategy paper – Social Justice to End Poverty 2023 with its frameworks and implementation strategies; and the tracking of its results and impact.


• Implement and further develop AA’s vision, mission, philosophy and principles in line with agreed, corporate strategies, frameworks and organisational priorities.

Programme Implementation:

• Lead and direct the work of ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) in accordance with sound Management practices and ActionAid’s development policies and accountability systems.


• Ensure AAN has a well-balanced, well documented and cost effective programme.


• Develop ActionAid Nigeria’s practice to document, disseminate and learn from development work in Nigeria and ensure all reporting is of the highest standard and appropriate to the audience.


• Manage and encourage the co-operative relationships established with various specialist institutions and ensure that these joint initiatives conform to programme objectives.


• Ensure all programme activities are sensitive to and responsive to changes in the political, social, and economic environments.

Policy, Research and Advocacy:

• Encourage the development of appropriate research with a view to improving the quality of field work and influencing change in policy to improve the quality of life for people living in poverty and exclusion in the Country.


• Maintain sound relations with policy, research and advocacy specialists in Nigeria, Africa and international levels.

Emergency Preparedness:

• Develop and maintain appropriate contingency plans for all kinds of emergencies. Such plans to be presented for approval of the Africa Head of Country Support for inclusion in corporate emergency response mechanisms.

People Management:

• Maintain effective and appropriate staff recruitment, induction, appraisal, and remuneration and development practices at all levels to ensure the optimum utilisation and development of AAN’s human resources.


• Appoint, develop and manage all senior staff. Ensure high calibres of staff are recruited while promoting diversity and gender balance in the organisation, and those optimum investments are made in their development.


• Encourage a corporate perspective amongst staff and actively promote staff exchange, secondment and development schemes, where these contribute to the meeting of ActionAid’s programme objectives and priorities.


• Foster a strong commitment to embedding of feminist analysis in all our work and ensuring that feminist leadership principles and values are integrated in all our performance management processes across teams.

External Communication
Donors and Funders:

• Ensure a regular flow of information is available to the funding departments and to donors and official funders as required by the various funding mechanisms, especially child sponsorship, high value, partnership income and community sponsorship.


• Establish and develop working relationships with key donors in Country and actively develop local funding sources and establish new funding products and donor engagement mechanisms appropriate to AA Country’s resource needs

Media:

• Develop and manage a sound relationship with all sections of the media and ensure that any published material accurately reflects the views of the organisation.


• Establish an appropriate public image for ActionAid Nigeria that is in line with ActionAid values and culture.

External Engagement/Stakeholder Management:

• Lead active engagement with Civil Society organisations, Governments Agencies for policy influencing.


• Lead effective networking with INGOs, multilateral and bilateral agencies for policy influencing, best practices and effective consultation on development issues


• Establish, develop and maintain excellent working relationships with the Government of the country; in particular with relevant national, state and local level officials.


• Ensure that AAI operates within the terms and conditions of all legal agreements with the Government of the country.

Operations & Finance:

• Ensure that the control of expenditure and the disbursement of resources is in accordance with the established procedures and maintain the financial and legal integrity of ActionAid and partners.


• Manage the financial resources allocated to or raised by the country in compliance with approved policies/ frameworks as well as national law and donors’ regulations


• Ensure budgets and financial plans are prepared to control expenditure and the disbursement of resources in accordance with the established procedures; provide progress and financial reports as required by the government, ActionAid’s accountability procedures and as required by other organisations or stakeholders


• Maintain an efficient internal control framework and good practice with regard to the identification and management of risk.


• Provide progress and financial reports as required by the Government and ActionAid’s accountability procedures and as required by other organisations.


• Ensure the financial integrity and accountability of ActionAid Nigeria in accordance with International financial standards and ActionAid Financial Management framework

Qualification & Experience

• The candidate must hold a post graduate degree in social sciences, development studies or a development related field and at least 10 years proven track record in leading and managing institutions and development programs as well as having a strong presence in civil society and social movement in Africa, Nigeria in particular.


• S/he should be committed to gender equity, empowering management practices, be value driven and possess strong networking, human resources and financial management skills.


• S/he will have the perspectives and competencies for fundraising and donor relations; regional and international linkages and a sound basis of organizational development.


• The candidate must have excellent communication skills.


• S/he should have a strong analytical skills and understanding of the international political economy, particularly the Nigerian socio economic and political context.

Person Specification

• Post Graduate degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies or a Development related field.

Essential Knowledge and Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years in the management of development work and poverty eradication programmes.


• Demonstrated Senior Management expertise, including proven ability to develop the capacities of multi-disciplinary professional teams undertaking comprehensive poverty eradication strategies.


• Sound and up to date knowledge of development concepts, methodologies and techniques including demonstrated expertise in at least one specialist development field.


• Demonstrated expertise in strategic and long term planning and the ability to ensure that operational plans and activities meet targets and appropriately reflect longer term perspectives.


• Capacity to reflect and examine programmes to ensure evolution and to encourage this from others.


• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, including demonstrated ability to handle sensitive diplomatic and Government level negotiations on matters affecting ActionAid’s programmes.


• Sound awareness of the political, social, economic and historic environment in which ActionAid’s poverty eradication programmes are operating at both national and community levels.


• Proven initiative, flexibility and enthusiasm in managing complex activities in a changing environment.


• Understanding of feminist leadership and experience in promoting it


• Appropriate degree level qualifications, preferably supplemented by relevant post-graduate qualifications.


• Ability to properly manage complex financial control and management systems.


• Ability to lead an organization through a change process


• Experience working with Board and Board development activities.

Desirable Knowledge and Experience:

• Proficiency in English and a familiarity with Nigeria’s socio economic and political context.

Competency Profile:

• Change Management: uses effective strategies to facilitate organisation change initiatives and overcome resistance to change by involving others, listening and building commitment.


• Communication: expresses ideas clearly and concisely; disseminates information about decisions and plans proactively.


• Leading Self: leading with purpose and credibility, acts in accordance with stated values; has strong commitment to develop, promote and practice AAI’s values


• Innovation and Taking Initiative: takes charge and proactively seeks new ideas, experiments with new processes/practices that capitalizes on opportunities.


• Decisiveness and Agility: prefers quick and appropriate actions in many management situations, able to adapt and respond to fast changing eco system/environment


• Leading others: leading teams, attracts, motivates, and develops high performing teams.


• Building Collaborative Relationships: builds productive working relationships with co-workers and external parties, whilst valuing diversity (gender, race, culture).

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send in their application containing their Curriculum Vitae and Motivation letter. The Curriculum Vitae should not be more than 3-4 pages providing information under the following headings:

• Educational and other formal qualifications


• Competencies and skills


• Work experience especially in development sector


• Experience in Governance related matters e.g. being on Board of organizations including any roles as chair or secretary of Boards


• Other relevant experience

All applications should be sent as an MSWord attachment to: [email protected]

Note

• Only Electronically submitted applications will be considered.


• While we respect all applicants, interview date will be communicated only to short listed candidates

Application Deadline  27th November, 2017.

ActionAid Nigeria New Top Position Available

Consultants at ActionAid Nigeria, Wednesday 25, October 2017

ActionAid is an anti-poverty agency that prioritises works with the poor and excluded; 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 the Americas.

CONSULTANT TO APPRAISE PRIVATE SECTOR COMPANIES’ CSR POLICIES AND PRACTICES

BACKGROUND

Financing for Development project implemented by ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) works with both private and public sectors especially those whose work and enterprises relate either directly or indirectly to tax administration in order to increase and widen tax base payers and bring more people into the tax payment net.

The goal is to have more finance to government for funding development.

The project adopts the three prong approach of research, dialogue and advocacy to achieve target results.

The project in year one focused on organized private sector (OPS) taxation and contributed to the ongoing tax reforms potentially leading to increased finance availability for national development.

The project is currently in year 2 of its three year span and will be focusing on corporate social responsibility practices by the companies in the OPS and its linkages with tax.

It is in that regards that ActionAid Nigeria is seeking the services of a consultant to appraise OPS companies CSR Policies and Practices; produce reports and facilitate discussions with stakeholders during associated workshops.

SPECIFIC ROLES FOR THE CONSULTANT

Collect and collate the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policies of at least 20 major private organisations (with at least 50 staff) in Lagos and Abuja and any other city in Nigeria

Analyse them to establish their policy positions on CSR, Wages and tax

Produce a report of the appraisal highlighting the key linkages between CSR/Wages/tax payment in the OPS. The report should address the questions related to and contain the following information:

As introduction describe the overall tax system.

Give a snapshot of the selected companies CSR policy

What type of CSR do the companies engage on and at what level, community, local and national level?

Do the CSR policies focus more on community/human development etc or facilitating company infrastructures, eg building roads that lead to company sites?

What is the CSR engagement procedure? Any consultation with stakeholders at both local and national levels before embarking on project?

What benefits are covered by the CSR? Are CSR activities/project costs handled separately from tax payments?

Is CSR project costs deducted before tax payment or after tax? Any implication on wages?

Provide a trend analysis of funding or projects provided by the companies on CSR over the last ten years, 2007 to 2017

What important reforms in the tax system and tax policies have been made in the last ten years with direct bearing to CSR? Focus on the most essential reforms and those that have had (will have) an important impact on the CSR?

What is the policy regarding publishing information about CSR activities and costs? What is the practice of informing the public about CSR costs?

Is the information about tax exemptions publicly available in relation to engaging on CSR?

Are companies’ financial statements available at national business registries?

Is the information about companies’ direct shareholders public? Is the information about companies’ ultimate owner public?

Produce an annex showing a directory of key private sector organisations containing contact persons, phone numbers & addresses of the organizations

Use the findings to facilitate discussions during workshops as below:

One day awareness creation;

Dialogue between public and private sector companies linkage building meetings with private sector companies, communities and others

Stakeholder’s meetings

Consultancy’s Profile

She/he should be a graduate of Law, Economics, Statistics or any related field (Masters preferred) have at least 5 years-experience in and capacity for similar research (a report of such work done in the last 2 years is a required evidence)

Computer literate and able to apply Microsoft Office and other analytical tools efficiently

Ordinarily resident in Lagos or Abuja

An excellent team worker

Consultancy Timelines:

The overall time frame for this consultancy is one month and specifically for about 20 days.

The days will be 16 for actions I, ii, iii, and iv while 4 will be for actions under v. The Appraisal is expected to take place in October-November 2017 with the Report submitted latest by 25th November 2017.

The actions under (v) shall be on days as scheduled by the project team but the consultant will be informed at least 2-3 days ahead of them.

Reporting and Payment:

For this work, the consultant will be expected to apply & report to the Director of Programmes, AAN but will work closely with the Project Management Officer to guide the performance of the actions required.

For a satisfactory completion of the roles, ActionAid Nigeria will pay a rate of N50,000 daily.

Please note that ActionAid Nigeria will deduct and remit to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) a 5% Withholding Tax from the total consultancy fees in accordance with the Nigerian Tax Law.

TO APPLY

Applicants should send their Expression of Interest and CV’s to: procurement.nigeria@actionaid.org

DUE DATE: 26 October, 2017

Consultants at ActionAid Nigeria, Wednesday 25, October 2017

Executive Assistant to the Country Director/Board Liaison Advisor at ActionAid Nigeria, Friday 22, September 2017

ActionAid is an anti-poverty agency that prioritises works with the poor and excluded; 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 the Americas.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE COUNTRY DIRECTOR/BOARD LIAISON ADVISOR

Responsible to: Country Director/Director HROE

Grade: 6

Line Management: None


OVERALL PURPOSE

The Executive Assistant (EA) to the Country Director (CD) will be responsible for the management and administration of the Country Director’s Office.

S/he is to support in ensuring that ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) policies and procedures – in collaboration with the other members of the team and the Country Office are fully complied with.

S/he will also manage physical and electronic documents for the Country Director’s office by maintaining documentation, filing systems and contact data base.

In addition S/he will be responsible for coordination of the Governance function, maintaining an interface between the Board and General Assembly members of AAN and the International Governance Unit (IGU); as well as review Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs) within ActionAid Nigeria.

KEY DUTIES

Programme:

Planning and organizing of all activities, workshops and seminars that relate to the office of the Country Director.

Taking minutes of all strategic meetings involving the Country Director’s Office.

Representing – when necessary- the CD at for a relating to the progress, advocacy and show-casing of AAN’s work in Nigeria.

Act as a liaison person with programme and other relevant units on administrative issues as it relates to the CD’s Office.

Development and management of the Information Systems within the CD’s office.

Act as secretary to the Procurement Committee

Produce and contribute to programme/event reporting.

Finance:

Facilitate the financial processes for consultancies and other programme events’ with the support of the Finance Department as it relates to the CD’s Office.

Produce budgets for events and assist in the development of the programme’s budgets and plans by working closely with the HROE and Finance Units.

Board:

Ensure proper reporting, documentation and communication of all AAN Governance proceedings

Coordinate AAN Governance and staff induction; and orientation processes

Maintain an interface with IGU and AAN Governance body

Coordinate proper documentation and filing of all AAN Statutory documents with relevant government agencies

Coordinate the process of General Assembly (GA) member recruitments and selection ensuring that all organizational equal opportunity parameters are considered

Coordinate all field visits of Board and GA members to AAN project sites

Act in an advisory capacity to all members of the governance body especially new members to facilitate their ability to perform effectively.

Act as an information hub between AAN Management and the Governance Body.

General:

Develop and oversee the implementation of an appropriate and user-friendly record, Management system and ensure files are up to date.

Administer programme and other internal meetings, and follow up staff and other stakeholders on relevant issues and action points.

Review of incoming and outgoing Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs) in AAN

Key Working Relationships:

Internal: All staff

External: Service providers, Partners, Government Agencies, Board & General Assembly Members, International AA Office and other stakeholders.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Education/Qualifications:

Barrister-at-Laws (B.L) and Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is essential

Membership of NIM or relevant professional Institute

Experience:

Minimum of five years post NYSC experience in Administration is essential

Office administration experience is essential

Experience designing and co-ordinating training/meetings is essential

Excellent working knowledge of Excel, Word & Outlook (MS Office in general) & experience in handling cash

Experience in working with international development of NGO agencies.

Experience in managing Local Area Network

SKILL/ABILITIES:

Fluency in spoken and written English language

Highly numerate

Excellent planning and prioritisation skills

Ability to think Strategically

Excellent (proven) interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication skills

Strong analytical/problem solving skills.

Multi-tasking skills

Negotiation skills


PERSONAL QUALITIES:

Creative and takes initiative.

Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment

Good motivator of others

Willing to work additional hours at crucial times.

Self motivated person able to work without close supervision

Effectively promote AAN’s mission values, and objectives

Team player


TO APPLY

Applicants should send their Applications in one document and MSWord attachment to: vacancy.nigeria@actionaid.org Subject line of emails must state clearly, job title of position applied for and location e.g Executive Assistant to the Country Director/Board Liaison Advisor – Abuja

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION FORM (MSWORD)

Note

Only electronically submitted forms will be considered.

Scanned application forms will be disregarded.

While we respect all applicants, interview dates will be communicated only to shortlisted candidates.

DUE DATE: 4 October, 2017

Executive Assistant to the Country Director/Board Liaison Advisor at ActionAid Nigeria, Friday 22, September 2017

Careers at Action Aid, Tuesday 27, September 2016

ActionAid is a global movement of people working together to further human rights and defeat poverty for all.

ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the following positions in a new Nutrition project (subject to funding) to be based in Adamawa, Yobe and Borno States.

FINANCE COORDINATOR

The person will be responsible for managing financial activities and reporting for the zone. He/she will also be responsible for supporting Local NGOs on proper financial records and documentation.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related discipline and

Seven years (7) work experience; three of those years must be in a similar position.

Relevant professional qualification is also desirable.

GRANT COORDINATOR

The person will be responsible for managing the grant as well as supporting grants management activities of sub-grantees.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related discipline and

Seven years (7) work experience; three of those years must be in a similar position.

Relevant professional qualification is also desirable.

LOGISTICS COORDINATOR

The person will be responsible for managing supply chain logistics of RUTF and routine drugs up to the field level for the program. He/she will also be responsible for coordinating with relevant partners to ensure effective supply chain management. The candidate will also support office logistics.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Administration or related discipline and

Seven years (7) work experience; three of those years must be in a similar position.

MEAL COORDINATOR

The Person will be responsible for all monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning activities under the grant for the respective zone.

Qualification and Experience: A Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics or related discipline and Seven years (7) work experience; three of those years must be in a similar position.

NUTRITION COORDINATOR

This position will be responsible for the effective delivery of CMAM( in-patient and out-patient) in the project states, support training of volunteers on SAM screening, ensure quality of Anthropometric data collected and provide overall training, education and compliance of IYCF and hygiene practices.

Qualification and Experience: HND/B.Sc. degree in Human nutrition/Dietetic, Postgraduate Degree in Public health Nutrition/Dietetics is required with five years (5) work experience; three of those years must be in a similar position. Ability to speak in Hausa language will be considered as an added advantage.

PROJECT MANAGER

The person will be responsible for overall programmanagement in the zone with both operational and programmatic responsibilities.The Program Manager bears final responsibility for meeting program deliverables byboth National NGOs and Local NGOs. S/he is also responsible for advocacy andcoordination activities.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A Degree in Social Sciences or Humanities, Project management Certification,

Postgraduate Degree in Public health Nutrition/Dietetics and

eight years ( work experience; four (4) of those years must be in a similar position.

SECURITY OFFICER

The Person will be responsible for working withrelevant security institutions in the state to provide daily security update andinformation to the program to ensure safety of staff and program property. S/he willalso be responsible for organizing basic security training and safety protocols thatpromotes safety of staff and program property.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A Bachelor’s Degree relevant and three years (3) of work experience in a similar position.

STATE PROGRAM OFFICERS – 3 POSITIONS

The person(s) will beresponsible for facilitating program deliverables and implementing programs whileworking closely with the NNGOs and LNGOs.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A Bachelor’s Degree relevant and three years (3) of work experience in a similar position.

STOREKEEPERS – 3 POSITIONS

The persons will be responsible forkeeping track of store items and office supplies. They will ensure proper scheduling,recordkeeping, and inventory control, receive items and ensure that items arerestocked in good time.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A Bachelor’s Degree relevant and three years (3) of work experience in a similar position.

DRIVERS – 4 POSITIONS

Locations: Adamawa (2), Yobe & Borno

The post holders will be responsible fortransporting food items and other project materials within the zonal offices.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE: Secondary school Certificate with a minimum of 4 credits O level examinations. 3 years working experience preferably with an NGO is essential.

TO APPLY

All interested candidates should send in their Curriculum Vitae to vacancy.nigeria@actionaid.org. Subject line of emails should clearly state position applied for and the State of preference otherwise application will not be considered e.g. Nutrition Coordinator – Adamawa.

ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. Applications from women are particularly welcome. Applications are also particularly welcome from candidates living with HIV/AIDs (PLWHAs). Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

DUE DATE: 7 October, 2016

Careers at Action Aid, Tuesday 27, September 2016

Multiple Career Opportunities at Action Aid [16 positions]

ActionAid is a global movement of people working together to further human rights and defeat poverty for all. ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the…..

Multiple Career Opportunities at Action Aid [16 positions]

Jobs at Actionaid Nigeria, Monday 22, August 2016

ActionAid is an anti-poverty agency that prioritises works with the poor and excluded; 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 the Americas.

ActionAid is a global movement of people working together to further human rights and defeat poverty for all.


ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CONSULTANCY)

Duration: 4 months (September – December 2016)

AAN is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the position of Admin Officer (Short Term – 4 Months), based at Abuja.

JOB PURPOSE

The Administrative Officer who reports to Director, Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness will be responsible for providing front office, stores, administrative and secretarial support to the Country Programme. As the first line contact person to the organization, s/he will be responsible for receiving visitors, giving sound response to inquiries, managing mails, answering and screening telephone calls.

S/he is to ensure the application of AAN policies and procedures in collaboration with the other members of the HROE team and the Country Programme.  S/he will also manage physical and electronic reference documents for the country programme by maintaining documentation, filing systems and contact data base.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintain a welcome and professional environment and handle/direct all visitors and enquiries appropriately.

Work with colleagues to establish & maintain relationship with suitable hotels across the country and manage all organizational hotel reservations.

Provide logistics for workshops, seminars, meetings, staff retreat, and ensure adequate communication for all events.

Manage AAN store ensuring adequacy of materials required for day to day running of the office/programmes and proper documentation of all expenses involved.

Support organisational procurement processes

Manage and maintain a First Aid box in accordance with AAN’s Health and Safety policy as well as ensure a hygienic and clean office environment

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS:

Education/Qualifications

Degree in social sciences or arts/humanities

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of three years’ work experience in Front Desk management and Office administration or a related function.

Experience in working with international development of NGO agencies.is desirable

Experience of designing and co-ordinating training/meetings is desirable

SKILL/ABILITIES

Highly numerate, excellent planning and prioritisation skills

Excellent (proven) interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Creative and takes initiative.

Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment

SPONSORSHIP COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT

Sponsorship Communications Consultant – Lagos: 5 months (maternity cover)

Period of Cover: 5 months

JOB PURPOSE

The Communications Consultant will be responsible for implementing AAN’s Child Sponsorship communications plan and Community Sponsorship’s fundraising communication strategy as contained below and in the job description provided. This includes but not limited to liaising and engaging with funding affiliates, local right partners, goodwill ambassadors and vendors in the execution of duties stated.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure communications from all 11 local right partners to UK, Italy, Sweden and Brazil Sponsors are delivered on a timely basis. i.e. Community Voices, Amico and Next Step reports.

Work with the Child Sponsorship Coordinator to produce the annual Communication Plans for Funding Affiliates

Produce monthly and bi-annual communications for supporter-retention and acquisition when necessary and in line with deadlines set.

Provide technical support and communications materials for fundraising activities.

Coordinate production of informative, educative and communications (IEC) materials produced by approved vendors.

Regularly develop contents and update all Community Sponsorship social media platforms with quality content. i.e. Facebook, Instagram, Linkedln, Google+ and Youtube.

Provide and upload quality content (stories and photos) on Community Sponsorship website with strict adherence to AAN’s brand guideline.

Work with communications coordinator and digital officer on content development and execution of digital fundraising campaigns respectively

Coordinate and supervise the approved media agency on the placement of DRTV advert on DSTV.

Monitor and evaluate performance of advert placement in the media and proffer advice for re-direction based on evaluation results.

Liaise with Communications Coordinator on requests for AAN staff programme appearances in media houses located within Lagos.

Work with Communications Coordinator on all engagement involving the celebrity Campaigner for Community Sponsorship.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS:

Education/Qualifications

First degree in social sciences arts or humanities

Experience

At least 5 years’ experience managing communication and advocacy projects and working with the media.

Knowledge of website content management and digital communication

Proven experience in report writing

SKILL/ABILITIES

Strong communication and writing skills

Good computer skills especially in the use of publishing tools

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Creative and takes initiative.

A self motivated person able to work without close supervision

TO APPLY

To apply for this position, send your CV and covering letter in not more than 3 pages to vacancy.nigeria@actionaid.org on or before Tuesday 23rd August 2016 clearly stating position as the subject of the email. Please note that all applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

DUE DATE: 23 August, 2016

Jobs at Actionaid Nigeria, Monday 22, August 2016