Christian Aid Programme assistant, Nigeria
Christian Aid is a UK-based international NGO which exists to eradicate poverty around the world. It is currently working in more than 50 countries and has had a programme in Nigeria since 2003. The Nigeria Country Programme presently focuses on community health and HIV, governance and gender. It is looking to recruit a Programme Assistant to contribute to the effective administration of its country programme. This role provides an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic professional who will support Christian Aid partnerships and programmes in its community health and HIV and gender work.
The post holder will assist the Programmes Team in their management of Christian Aid’s partnerships and programmes. He/she will contribute to the smooth administration of the programme, including liaison with local partners, support collating and compiling of partners financial reports in accordance with Christian Aid’s framework and/or donor requirement.
The ideal candidate must possess a degree, BSc, BA degree or HND holder in Management, Sociology and/or Social Sciences. He/she must have at least two years’ experience of working with local partner organisations.
Essential criteria
Understanding of and skills in community health programming
Basic project management skills
Strong report writing and documentation skills
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Good level of computer literacy
Desirable criteria
Familiarity in working with faith-based institutions in Nigeria
Understanding of gender-sensitive programming
Experience of working for an international NGO
You will need to be an individual who is meticulous about detail and well organised, who is able to plan, organise and prioritise a demanding workload.
Please show your suitability for this post by giving answers to the following questions. Using the guidance notes on the application form may help you formulate your answers.
Build partnerships
Describe a time where you willingly participated in team work and contributed ideas, including those that may be beyond your own or team’s role.
Deliver results
Describe an example where you had toprioritise, plan and monitor your work progress to meet agreed standards whilst keeping others informed.
Communicate effectively
Describe a time when you were able to explain things simply and in a different way to an audience who appear not to have understood information.
Download the role profile (55 KB pdf)
To apply for this post, please download an application pack and email your completed International application form to: nigeriarecruit@christian-aid.org stating the job reference in the subject line.
Please note that CVs will not be accepted
Job reference: PA-NG/2012/003
Closing date: 12 noon, Friday 14 September 2012
Interview date: Week commencing 24th September 2012
Christian Aid values diversity and aspires to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
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