ACTIONAID is recruiting

ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) is one of Action-Aid Country programmes around the world. Action Aid is an International Non-Governmental organization registered in the Netherlands with headquarters in Johannesburg South Africa. Action Aid International works in about 52 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 works on the continent since 1972 and in Nigeria since 1999. ActionAid works with the poor and the 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 new country strategy, AAN is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the post of:

FACILITY MANAGER

Education/Qualification

* Candidate must possess degree in Social Science, Arts or Humanities is essential
* Masters degree in a related field is essential

Experience

* Candidate should have at least 7 years minimum working experience is essential.
* Also 3 years experience in a similar position is essential.

Skill/Abilities

* Excellent skills in negotiation, communication and report writing is essential
* Ability to multi-task is essential.

Personal Qualities

* Demonstrable commitment to supportive team work
* Creative and takes initiative
* Ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment
* Willing to work additional hours at crucial times.

How to Apply

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

Closing date for receipt of application forms is 15th August, 2009. Interview date will be communicated to short listed 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. Application email subject line must clearly state position applied for. Application will not be considered otherwise.