Job Title: Programme Assistant
Job reference: PA-NG/2013/004
Locations: Nigeria
Employer: Christian Aid
Christian Aid is a UK-based international NGO which exists to eradicate poverty around the world. It is currently working in more than 40 countries and has had its programme in Nigeria since 2003. The Nigeria country programme presently focuses on community health and HIV, governance and gender.
The post holder will assist the Programmes team in its management of Christian Aid's partnerships and programmes. He/she will contribute to the smooth administration of the programme, including liaison with local partners and support in collating and compiling of partners 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 political science, 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 Governance related issues
• 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
• Experience in partner portfolio management
• Experience of working for an international NGO
You will need to be an individual who is meticulous about detail and well organized, who is able to plan, organize and prioritize a demanding workload.
Please show your suitability for this post by giving answers to the following questions. Using the guidance notes 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-organisational collaboration.
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 pass ideas to someone who can make them happen.
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How to Apply:
To apply for this post, please download an application and use it as your CV.
Christian Aid International Application Form: http://s.jobnavy.com/ChristianAid
Please note that CVs will not be accepted
Closing date: 12 noon, Thursday 30 May 2013
Interview date: Week commencing 17 June 2013
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, intercourseual orientation, religion or belief.
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