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 .
ActionAid works through a Country Agreement signed with the National Planning Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The development initiatives and development area programmes of Actionaid International Nigeria are ourPartnership against Poverty (PAPS).
ActionAid Nigeria ANN, an Associate of ActionAid International, is the most visible rights-based organisation committed to poverty eradication in Nigeria. The current annual budget of the organisation is close to £5 million. Our funding support comes from DFID, EU, UNDP, UNIFEM, Comic Relief, and Mc Arthur Foundation, among others, and our work covers Education, Health/HIV/AIDS, Human Security in Conflict and Emergencies, Just and Democratic Governance and Women’s Rights.
Deploying a range of participatory tools to promote community participation that ensure sustainability of interventions that are transforming remote rural and excluded urban communities, it supports a project for Partnerships Against Poverty (PAP). In 2006, the country programme directly affected the lives of 173,991 males and 141,106 females in 586 communities in Nigeria.
Nigeria currently has 89 staff working in 123 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in 34 states out of the 37 states of the federation. The head office of ActionAid is in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. ActionAid’sinitiatives within its Human Security in Conflict programme, including the facilitation of a dialogue and the articulation of a people’s charter, have positioned the organisation as a committed peace builder in the volatile region.
JOB TITLE: FINANCE OFFICERS (2 POSITIONS)
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree in Accounting or Finance is essential.
- ICAN PE I certified is desirable
EXPERIENCE
- At least five (5) years post NYSC experience, three (3) of which should have been spent in a finance position with Sound Practical Knowledge of SUN accounting software and Spreadsheets (MS Office in general) are essential.
- Experience in working with international development agencies is desirable.
SKILL/ABILITIES
- Attention to details; fluency in spoken and written English language; ability to work independently and in a team & highly numerate skills are essential.
- Excellent planning and prioritisation skills & strong analytical/problem solving skills are desirable.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
- A well developed and proven interpersonal & organisational management skills; ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment; creative and able to take initiative; ready to work additional hours at crucial times and a high sense of integrity are essential.
TO APPLY
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).
Deadline for receipt of application forms is 9th May, 2011.
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.
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