ACTION AID RECRUITING VARIOUS POSITIONS INCLUDING INTERNS

arliamentary Liaison & Policy Advisor

To effectively remain proactive and consolidate on the evolving new country strategy, AAN is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the position of Parliamentary Liaison & Policy Advisor.

Person Specifications
Education/Qualifications
• Degree in Social Sciences, Arts or Humanities is essential.
• Post graduate degree in relevant field is desirable.

Experience
• A minimum of 8 years working experience preferably in the social development field is essential
• A minimum of 3 years experience in a similar position is essential
• Experience in the Nigerian policy and engagements with parliament is essential

Skill/Abilities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills is essential
• Excellent conceptual, analytical, documentation and presentation skills is essential
• Excellent Skills in policy analysis and interpretation is essential

Personal Qualities
• Creative and takes initiative.
• Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment
• Willing and able to travel

All interested candidates should fill in the application form as accessed from the application pack on www.actionaid-nigeria.org. The application pack contains the Vacancy announcement, Job Description and Application form.

ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. Applications from women are particularly welcome. Applications are also particularly welcome from candidates living with HIV/AIDs (PLWHAs).

Closing date for receipt of application forms is 10th november, 2008. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Only Electronically completed application forms will be entertained and should be mailed to vacancy.nigeria@actionaid.org. Applications will ONLY be considered if submitted on AAN's Standard Application forms

SPONSORSHIP MANAGER, ABUJA

ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) is one of ActionAid Country Programmes around the world. ActionAid is an International Non-Governmental organization registered in The Netherlands and headquartered in Johannesburg South Africa. ActionAid International works in about 50 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia and the Americas. 22 of these country programmes, affiliates or associates are in Africa and are led by Africans. We have been doing development work on the continent since 1972 and in Nigeria since 1999. ActionAid works with the poor and excluded in Africa, promoting values and commitment in civil society, institutions and governments with the aim of achieving structural changes in order to eradicate injustices and poverty in the world.

To effectively remain proactive and consolidate on the evolving new country strategy, AAN is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the position of Sponsorship Manager.

Person Specifications
Education/Qualifications
• Degree in Social Sciences, Arts or Humanities is essential.
• Masters degree in a related field is essential.

Experience
• At least 10 years minimum working experience is essential
• 4 years experience in a similar position some of which was spent in sponsorship management and fundraising is essential
• Experience in writing fundraising proposals and reports is desirable

Skill/Abilities
• Excellent skills in communication and report writing skills is essential
• Ability to recognise and develop new sponsorship opportunities is essential

Personal Qualities
• Demonstrable commitment to supportive team working
• Creative and takes initiative.
• Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment
Willing to work additional hours at crucial times

All interested candidates should fill in the application form as accessed from the application pack. The application pack contains the Vacancy announcement, Job Description and Application form.

ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. Applications from women are particularly welcome. Applications are also particularly welcome from candidates living with HIV/AIDs (PLWHAs).

Closing date for receipt of application forms is 10th november 2008. Interview date will be communicated to shortlisted candidates. Only Electronically completed application forms will be entertained and should be mailed to vacancy.nigeria@actionaid.org. Applications will ONLY be considered if submitted on AAN's Standard Application forms.

CHECK 30TH GAURDIAN NEWSPAPER FOR OTHER DETAILS

OR GO TO:
www.actionaid.org