Job Title: Project Advisor – Strengthening Women and Girls Spaces (SWAGS)
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Employer: ActionAid
Sector: NGO
The Program Advisor will coordinate the implementation and effective monitoring of project objectives at the state level and at ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) head office. S/he will provide programme specific support to the various education initiatives of AAN and work as an interface between AAN and the project implementing partners.
Specific Responsibilities:
A. Programme;
• Assist in the development of, and be responsible for the effective monitoring of Project Objectives & Its implementation.
• Support set up and managing of women and girls' spaces, working in conjunction with partner organisations
• Develop systems and manage the process of timely project and other reporting, including following up of internal and external reports and ensuring compliance with Terms of Reference and consultancies.
• Managing external communications including handling queries and issues on a timely and appropriate basis
• Contribute to the wider development of SWAGS Project policy and practices and lead relationships on these issues with other parts of the organization.
• Work with the Project Accountant and Education Program Manager for financial planning, monitoring and review of SWAGS work.
• Support capacity building for partner organizations in planning, design, budgeting, monitoring, evaluation and reporting for donor funded programmes
• Maintain positive external relationships with the relevant donors
• Ensure the SWAGS unit develops monthly and quarterly work plans in accordance with ongoing activities and plans for the year. Monitor progress and ensure timely implementation of planned activities, especially those that feed into the work of other staff and partners
• Actively participate in developing plans and budgets for the SWAGS project in accordance with AA financial guidelines.
• Actively take part in the overall policy, programme, procedure and strategy development of AAN in general.
• Assume any other responsibilities relevant to the position as assigned by the Education Programme Manager, Programme Director or Country Director.
Person Specifications:
Education/Qualifications;
• Degree in Social Sciences, Arts or Humanities is essential.
• Master degree in a related field is desirable.
Experience;
• A minimum of five years experience with at least three years spent in enhancing rights to education at state and community level is essential
• Experience in providing support on gender issues is desirable
Skill/Abilities;
• Excellent communication skills with demonstrable ability to communicate in Hausais essential
• Excellent conceptual, analytical, documentation and presentation skills is essential
• Demonstrable skills in the use of IT is essential
Personal Qualities: A person of integrity, creative and able to take initiative with ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment is essential
How to Apply:
All interested candidates should complete the ActionAid application form and send as an attachment.
• Download ActionAid Job Application Form: http://s.jobnavy.com/wJxbN
Please do not submit CV but the application form.
Only electronically submitted forms will be entertained.
ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. Applications from women are particularly welcome.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 6th June, 2013. While we respect all applicants, interview date will be communicated only to short listed candidates.
Apply to this job (http://www.jobnavy.com/job/18749/project-advisor-strengthening-women-and-girls-spaces-swags-job-at-actionaid-nigeria/)