About ActionAid (AA) Nigeria: ActionAid (AA) Nigeria is a part of the global alliance of organizations under ActionAid International. The organization is dedicated to achieving a world without poverty and injustice, ensuring that every individual enjoys a life of dignity. Operating across more than 40 countries globally, ActionAid emphasizes community-led approaches to development and collaborates with local organizations to bring about positive change.
Company: ActionAid (AA) Nigeria
Affiliation: ActionAid International
Location: Shani, Borno and Bade, Yobe
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description: ActionAid Nigeria is currently seeking qualified individuals for the role of Programme Assistant, Community & Feedback Mechanism. This position is part of the World Food Programme (WFP) funded project and will be based in Shani, Borno State, and Bade, Yobe State. The role involves supporting the Protection Officer in developing structures and methods for managing complaints and feedback from beneficiaries in the field while maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the received information.
Person Specification: Education / Qualifications:
- National Diploma in Social Sciences or Arts / Humanities (essential)
- Membership in relevant professional bodies and agencies (desirable)
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years related experience (essential)
- Experience in implementing accountability and complaints reporting mechanisms in Nigeria (essential)
- Related experience on WFP-funded projects (desirable)
Skills / Abilities:
- Strong communication and writing skills
- Proficiency in report-writing
- Discretion and strong numeracy skills
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Research and analytical abilities
- Effective strategic planning skills
- Demonstrable IT proficiency, tact, and diplomacy
- Ability to work effectively with community, political, and civic leaders, as well as donor and diplomatic communities
Application Process: Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications and CVs in a single MS Word document to: Vacancy.Nigeria@actionaid.org. The subject line of the email must clearly state the job title and location of the position applied for (e.g., “Programme Assistant, Community Outreach -WFP-BMZ Project-Shani”).
Application Closing Date
11th September, 2023
Note:
- ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment.
- Applications from women and candidates from the Northeast region are particularly encouraged.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.