Vancancy for Organizational Development Director, Abuja, Nigeria

An Organizational Development Director is needed for a USAID Orphans and Vulnerable Children umbrella grants program in Nigeria. Recruitment is based upon successful award of the project. The Orphans and Vulnerable Children program focuses on the following service delivery:

• Food and nutrition services
• Health services
• Shelter and care services
• Economic strengthening services
• Education/learning services and protection services
• Psychosocial support services

The following are going to be the responsibility of the successful candidate:

• Building the organizational capacity of local Nigerian sub-grantees.
• The Organizational Development Director will work with sub-grantees to manage their operations as effectively and efficiently as possible
• He/she will also design and closely monitors the implementation of organizational capacity building initiatives.
• He/she participates in national capacity building and systems strengthening initiatives intended to promote local ownership and contribute to the sustainability of HIV and OVC programming.
• He/she directs and supervises senior OD staff and short and long term technical assistance for the organizational development program.

He/she shall specifically carry out the following responsibilities:

• Conduct capacity assessments of partner NGOs and CBOs and design organizational development plans.
• Design and administer trainings around organizational development and oversee ongoing capacity building interventions.
• Support program officers and partners in providing high quality capacity development services.
• Collaborate with public agencies to improve regional coordination among OVC activity implementers.
• Remain up-to-date with latest methodologies, best practices, and donor requirements.
• Gather data for Project Monitoring and Evaluation.
• Contribute to regular implementation reports.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief of Party or Technical Program Director.

Skills Requiered: Candidate must be

• a creative thinker
• an indefatigue team player;
• able to work in partnership with team members, partner agencies and community members; able to write and speak fluent English;
• willing to live and work outside of Abuja, may be in Kaduna or Enugu.

Knowledge of local languages will be of additional benefit

Education & Experience:

• He/she must Master’s Degree in Organizational Design and Development, Human Resources, Business, or related field
• Minimum of six years of experience directly working with Nigerian CBOs, FBOs and NGOs to strengthen their organizational development.
• Three or more years of supervisory experience
• Broad experience working with Nigerian government agencies.
• Experience in OVC programs a plus.

Deadline: 31 Aug 2011

Administrative Assistant Job at Abuja, Nigeria

Administrative Assistant Job at Abuja, Nigeria


Requirements:

• Secondary education (Certification in administration desirable).
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in administration or programme support service. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.).
• Experience in handling of web-based management systems.
• Fluency in the written and spoken English is essential
• Fluency in one Nigerian Language is Essential.

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Job Vacancy for Chief of Party, Conflict Resolution Program - Nigeria

Qualifications:
• Experience in a management role for a complex conflict resolution and prevention program
involving multiple actors;
• A strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a high profile, fast paced environment;
• Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks;
• Ability to provide the financial management and oversight necessary to successfully execute a large-scale program in a difficult operating environment;
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets and database skills;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated ability to manage local staff;
• Practical knowledge of USAID rules and regulations;
• Demonstrated capacity to create and/or maintain systems and procedures for managing programs with many implementation sites, partners and beneficiaries.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred in NGO management, international
development or related field preferred; specializationdegree or certificate in conflict resolution, peacebuilding or relatedsimilar field preferred.a plus;
• 5-10 years (of which 3 in a leadership position) progressive experience in activities related to conflict resolution, reconciliation and/or governance in a conflict-affected environment;
• 5-10 years (of which 3 in a leadership position) progressive experience in international
development project management;
• Prior knowledge of and experience with USAID grants or contracts;
• Demonstrated experience with grant-making programs and working with local partner organizations;
• Extensive knowledge of the current political, social and economic landscape in Nigeria; and
• Fluency in English required; knowledge of local language(s) a plus.

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Closing date: No deadline

NGO Job Vacancy, Project Coordinator

NGO Job Vacancy, Project Coordinator

A local non governmental organization (NGO) in Lagos seeks to recruit a Project Coordinator to lead a government project.

Responsibilities
Under the overall direction and supervision of the executive Director, the project Coordinator will be required to:

• Lead the project team in the implementation of a governance project including research, policy advocacy and community education;
• Liaison with donors, partners and other NGOs;
• Provide timely reporting to donors, the Executive Director and Board of directors;
• Manage a programme budget and other finances of the organization;
• Lead fundraising of the project .
• Interface with other external consultants or personnel engaged to implement various aspects of the project;
  
• Provide technical input to the implementation of a strategic advocacy initiative;
  
• Liaison with media contacts, civil society groups, government officials;
  
• Planning and coordinating regional town hall meetings or roundtable events;
  
• Travel within the country as required;
• Lead the development and implementation of other projects of the organization as directed by the executive Director.

Experience
At least 5 years work experience in development, governance of human rights related work, preferably in a non governmental organization. Strong research capacity and experience working on advocacy projects useful.

Qualifications
An advanced (Master’s or Ph.d) degree in political or social science, international relation, law or economics. A first level university degree with a combination of relevant academic qualifications and experience in political or social sciences, international relation, law or economics and relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of advanced university degree.

Experience
At least 5 years work experience in development, governance or human rights related work, preferably in a non governmental organization.

Duration: 1 year
Remuneration attractive

How to Apply
Applications should be made by a cover letter expressing interest expressing interest and a CV sent by e-mail to ngo.lagos@gmail.com by Friday, 30 July, 2010. Letters should be addressed to the Executive Director. Enquires may be also be directed to: 0808 988 0047