Christian Aid Programme officer, 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 Officer to contribute to the effective management and progress of its country programme towards its strategic goals. This role provides an excellent opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic professional who will support Christian Aid partnerships and programmes in its community health and HIV and gender work.
The post holder is responsible for supporting and managing Christian Aid partnerships and programmes, as well as the effective disbursement of funds to Christian Aid partners. He/she will represent Christian Aid, contribute to the development of Christian Aid policy and strategy, as well as engage with and promote communications and fundraising, including from institutional donors.
The ideal candidate must possess a degree in a development/public health-related subject. He/she must have at least five years’ working in the field of community health with significant experience in implementing and/or managing community-based HIV/AIDS interventions.
Essential criteria
Extensive understanding of the national response to HIV/AIDS in Nigeria
Significant experience in working with local partner organisations
Knowledge and competency in gender-sensitive programming
Experience of managing institutional donor-funded projects
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively represent Christian Aid at national, state and local levels
High level of computer literacy
Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
Desirable criteria
Skills and experience in national, state and local advocacy and lobbying processes
In-depth understanding and familiarity with DFID, EU, Comic Relief and/or USAID funding and reporting requirements
Familiarity in working with faith based institutions in Nigeria
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
Please give us an example of a time when you took an initiative to promote collaborative team working to break down barriers to effective cross-organisationalcollaboration.
Deliver results
Describe an example where you had toprioritise, plan and monitor your work to meet agreed standards.
Steward resources
Give an example of a time where you implemented ways to reduce inefficiency in use of resources in an organisation or to pass ideas to someone who can make them happen.
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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: PO-NG/2012/004
Closing date: 12 noon, Friday 14 September 2012
Interview date: Week commencing 24 September2012
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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