State Programme Officer Job at State Accountability and Voice Initiative Nigeria

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Job Title: State Programme Officer

Employer: State Accountability and Voice Initiative (SAVI)

Recruiter: GRM International / Futures Group

GRM Job Reference: IP-05350-PRJ

Region: Africa

Country: Nigeria

Location: Niger State

The State Accountability and Voice Initiative (SAVI) is a DFID funded programme, designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of public resource use in selected states in Nigeria. SAVI is an action-learning programme that promotes dynamic partnerships among key agents of change and it will increase the ability of citizens to claim rights and hold state governments accountable.

The SAVI Programme will focus on the following core areas:

•   Suppor partners to progress  the implementation of their advocacy projects

•   Support to independent monitoring, research and policy analysis

•   Strengthening the functions of Media and State Houses of Assembly to hold State Government to account to Citizens.

Assist the State Team Leader in programme implementation and support relations between SAVI management, State House of Assembly (SHoA) and Civil Society Organisation (CSOs), handling output 1, 2 & 3 as directed by the State Team Leader.

Support the Team Leader to implement the state agreed work-plan. Mentor and monitor working relations between the CSOs, SHoA and Media, involved in each component of the programme. Co-ordinate with other key partners working on the same/related issues in other DFID Programmes and other donor programmes in the State.

Candidates must be able to provide experience of the following essential criteria:

•   Minimum of 3 years experience working in Programme Development and Delivery

•   Degree in Social Development, Community mobilization, Political Science or similar discipline

•   Experience working with an International Donor Organisation or Int. NGO

•   Good interpersonal skills worked with CSOs / the Media and State Legislature

•   Proven experience of relationship management with key partners

•   Has worked in Niger (and its environ) and has commitment to the State's development

• Candidates applying without the following information will not be considered:
  
  •   Preferred position and location
  
  •   Current address, Phone number, e-mail address
  
  •   Academic qualifications – institution, course studied and qualification
  
  •   Detailed work history for the requisite years of experience required. This must include detailed descriptions of duties and achievements
  
  •   3 named references with contact details and permission to contact them

How to Apply:

To apply for this role, candidates MUST send an A4 CV with the above essential information.

Applicants who are to be considered will be contacted within 2 weeks after the closing date.

There is NO cost or charge levied for ANY SAVI application process.

SAVI is Equal Opportunity Employer (which includes people living with disability). The Terms and Conditions of employment are commensurate with the levels of responsibility and experience

Deadline: 14th June, 2013.

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