Programme Officer Job in Nigeria at Christian Aid

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Job Title: Programme Officer

Job Reference: PO-NG/2012/003

Location: Abuja, with frequent travel in-the country

Organisation: 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 50 countries. and has had a programme In Nigeria since 2003. The Nigeria Country Programme presently focuses on community health and HIV, governance and gender. It is looking to recruit a Programme Officer to contribute to the effective management and 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.

Contract Type: Open Ended

Salary: NGN4, 271, 273 – NGN 4, 903, 512 P.A.

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 health with significant experience in implementing and/or managing community-based HIV/AIDS interventions.

Essential Criteria:

•   Extensive understanding of the national response to HIV/AIDS in Nigeria

•   Significant experience in working with local partner organisations

•   Knowledge and competency in gender-sensitive programming

•   Experience of managing institutional donor-funded projects

•   Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively represent Christian Aid at the national, state and local levels

•   High level of computer literacy

•   Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

Desirable criteria:

•   Skills and experience in national, state and local advocacy and lobbying processes

•   In-depth understanding and familiarity with DFID, EU, COMIC RELIEF and/or USAID funding and reporting requirements

•   Familiarity in working with 419 Scam 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.

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 to prioritize, 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.

Method of Application:

To apply for this post, please download an application pack from the link below, fill it and upload as your CV.

International Application Form

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Deadline: 14th September, 2012.

Interview Date: Week beginning 24th September2012.

Programme Officer Job in Nigeria