Programme Administrator at ActionAid Nigeria

ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) is one of ActionAid Country Programmes around the world. ActionAid is an international Non-Governmental 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 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 below in the Enhancing Nigerian Response (EN R) Project

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

Experience
At least three years post NYSC experience in Administration and/or programmes & Excellent working knowledge of Excel, Word & Outlook (MS Office in general) & experience in handling cash are essential
Office administration experience & experience in working with international development of NGO agencies are desirable.

Skill/Abilities
Attention to details; fluency in spoken and written English language, ability to work independently and in a team & highly numerate skills are essential.
Excellent planning and prioritsation skills & strong analytical/problem solving skills are desirable.

Personal Qualities
Excellent oral and written communication skills; well developed and proven interpersonal & organization management skills; able to work effectively in a diverse team environment; creative and should be able to take initiative; should be ready to work additional hours at crucial time; must be willing be willing to travel extensively, confident to train staff effectively in a fast paced environment & high integrity are essential

Interested candidates should fit in the application form as accessed from the application pack on www.actionaid-nigeria.org . Each 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. Application is also particularly welcome from candidates living with HIWAIDs (PLWHAs).

Closing date for receipt of application forms is on or before 12th June 2009. 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.

Note: If you had applied for any of the position previously, please reapply.