Vacancy for
Programme Officer and Programme Assistant
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
presently focuses on community health and HIV, governance and gender. It is
looking to recruit a Programme Officer to contribute to the effective
management an progress of its country programme towards its strategic goals and
a Programme Assistant to contribute to the effective administration of its
country programme. These roles provide an excellent opportunity for an
experienced and enthusiastic professional who will support CA partnerships and
programmes in its community health and HIV and gender work.
Job
Title: Programme
Officer
Contract
Type: Open Ended
Salary: NGN4,271,273 –
NGN4,903,512 p.a.
Based: Abuja with frequent travel in-country
Job
reference: PO-NG/2012/003
The
ideal candidate must possess a degree in a development/public health-related
subject S/he 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
v
Extensive understanding of the national response
to HIV/AIDS in Nigeria
v
Significant experience in working with local
partner organizations
v
Knowledge and competency in gender-sensitive
programming
v
Experience of managing institutional
donor-funded projects
v
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to
effectively represent Christian Aid at the national, state and local levels
v
High level of computer literacy
v
Strong communications skills (verbal and
written)
Desirable criteria
v
Skills and experience in national, state and
local advocacy and lobbying process
v
In-depth understanding and familiarity with
DFID, EU, COMIC RELIEF and/or USAID funding and reporting requirements
v
Familiarity in working with faith based
institutions in Nigeria
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.
Building 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-
organizational collaboration
Deliver results
Describe
an example where you had to prioritise, 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 organization or pass ideas to someone who can make them
happen
Job Title: Programme
Assistant
Contract Type: One year fixed term
Salary: NGN2,288,
220 – NGN 2, 608, 606 p.a.
Based: Abuja
Job reference: PA-NG/2012/004
The
ideal candidate must possess a degree, B.Sc, B.A degree or HND holder in
Management, Sociology and/or Social Sciences. S/he must have at least two
years’ experience of working with local partner organizations. S/he will need:
Essential criteria
v
Understanding of and skills in community health
programming
v
Basic project management skills
v
Strong report writing and documentation skills
v
Good interpersonal and communication skills
v
Good level of computer literacy
Desirable criteria
v
Familiarity in working with faith-based
institutions in Nigeria
v
Understanding of gender-sensitive programming
v
Experience of working for an international NGO
Please
show your suitability for this post by giving answers to the following
questions. Using the guidance notes on the application form may help 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 to priorities, plan and monitor you 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 an information.
Application:
To
apply for this post, please download an application pack from www.christianaid.org.uk/jobs and email
your completed international Application form to: nigeriarecruit@chistian-aid.org stating the job reference number in
the subject line
Please note that CVs will not be accepted
Closing date:
interview date:
week beginning 24th September2012
http://www.getnaijajobs.com
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