Recruitment at ActionAid (AA) Nigeria

Recruitment at ActionAid (AA) Nigeria

ActionAid (AA) Nigeria is an affiliate of ActionAid International, which is a global alliance of organisations working towards achieving a world without poverty and injustice in which every person enjoys the right to a life with dignity. As a large and visible development organisation, we work in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and America. Our expertise lies in community-led approaches to development and working through partnerships with the poor and other grass root organisations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Fundraising Consultant

Location: Nigeria 
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary

• The Fundraising Consultant will provide valuable support to the Resource Mobilization and Innovation Team by assisting in fundraising services across community and child sponsorship initiatives, and institutional partnership for AAN.  She or he will additionally, have percentage time effort to assist AAN’s downstream partners in their fundraising efforts.

Person Specifications

• First degree in relevant studies is essential.
• At least two (2) years’ experience in a fundraising role is essential.

Skill / Abilities:

• Sound knowledge of Microsoft tools (MS Office Word, Excel etc.).
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Strategic thinker with analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable approaching and engaging with people in public settings.
• Strong commitment to ethical fundraising practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable and responsible with a strong sense of accountability.
• Previous resource mobilization experience is a plus but not mandatory.

Application Closing Date
28th July 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae in single MSWord attachment to: Jobopenings.Nigeria@actionaid.org using the Job Title and Location as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Applications from young people, women, persons with disability and candidates from the Northeast and Northwest are particularly encouraged.
• While we respect all applicants, interview dates will be communicated only to shortlisted candidates.
• ActionAid is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) in line with our Child Safeguarding policy, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse; and Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse at Work Policy and Overarching SHEA and Safeguarding Policy; as well as our zero-tolerance approach to Safeguarding concerns.

Job Title: Fundraising Advisor

Location: Nigeria 
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary

• The post holder will be responsible for conceptualizing and implementing innovative and creative fundraising actions and initiatives to support the growth of ActionAid Nigeria’s funding base.
• S/he will be involved in coordinating project management amongst staff and ActionAid governance structure towards the successful implementation of special fundraising outreaches.
• S/he should be dynamic, people-focused, highly innovative, a team player, a fantastic communicator and can grasp what’s important to potential donors/supporters and leadership.
• This role requires continuous engagement with people, including individuals, corporates, and high value partners.

Person Specifications
Education / Qualifications:

• First degree in relevant studies including public relations, marketing and relevant courses in Social Sciences, Arts or in Humanities is essential.
• Membership of a Relevant Professional body is desirable.

Experience:

• At least five (5) years post NYSC experience with at least 2 years in a fundraising role in a social enterprise/similar role requiring client management and liaison is essential.
• Private sector experience is essential.

Skill / Abilities:

• Excellent relationship building and relationship management skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to proactively engage media outlets and/or general public to advance a cause, including engagement with online communities.
• Experience of or interest in working in the business sector and understanding of the Nigerian business environment
• Strong communication & writing skills.
• Excellent planning and prioritization skills
• Excellent analytical, research and report writing skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Leadership and People management abilities
• Sales and negotiation skills

Application Closing Date
28th July 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their completely filled Application form in an MSWord attachment to: Vacancy.Nigeria@actionaid.org using the Job Title and Location (e.g., Business Development Manager – Abuja) as the subject of the mail.

Click here to download the application form (Docx.)

Note

• Only electronically submitted forms will be considered. Submitted or Scanned CVs will be disregarded.
• Applications from young people, women, persons with disability and candidates from the Northeast and Northwest are particularly encouraged.
• While we respect all applicants, interview dates will be communicated only to shortlisted candidates.

Job Title: Impact Assessment & Shared Learning Support Consultant

Location: Nigeria 
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary

• The Post holder will provide supportive guidance to the Monitoring and Evaluation functions for ActionAid Nigeria, support programme staff of the sub-recipients, partners and ensure the strategic and functional integration of M&E activities as well as active collaboration with the sub-recipients and relevant authorities.
• S/he will also support data management, supportive supervision and data quality checks of AAN projects and accurate reporting of results for programme activities.

Person Specification
Education / Qualifications:

• First degree in Social Sciences or Arts/humanities is essential.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies is desirable.

Experience:

• At least 3 years’ post NYSC experience, 2 of which should be in an M&E experience in the development sector is essential.
• Experience in Monitoring and Evaluation of women’s rights, conflict mitigation, preventing violent extremism and/or democracy and governance programmes is essential
• Experience working with development agencies, organizations, government officials, civil society leaders, community leaders and programme beneficiaries is essential.
• Ability to use the District Health Information System (DHIS)/or any other database software is desirable.

Skill / Abilities:

• Demonstrated relevant technical skills in analyzing quantitative and qualitative data.
• Excellent organizational as well as English oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programmes, i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc., and the ability to use various statistical software programmes such as SPSS, STATA. and written communication skills, including report writing.
• Knowledge of reporting procedures, best practices, guidelines, and tools for monitoring, evaluation, and learning, including impact evaluation.
• Excellent planning and prioritization skills
• Ability to think strategically
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
• Multi-tasking skills and Negotiation skills

Application Closing Date
24th July 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae in single MSWord attachment to: Jobopenings.Nigeria@actionaid.org using the Job Title and Location as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Applications from young people, women, persons with disability and candidates from the Northeast and Northwest are particularly encouraged.
• While we respect all applicants, interview dates will be communicated only to shortlisted candidates.
• ActionAid is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) in line with our Child Safeguarding policy, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse; and Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse at Work Policy and Overarching SHEA and Safeguarding Policy; as well as our zero-tolerance approach to Safeguarding concerns.