Jobs In Nigeria: Action Aid Nigeria Jobs

ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) is one of ActionAid Country Programmes. ActionAid is an International Non-Governmental organization registered in The Netherlands with headquarters in Johannesburg South Africa. ActionAid International works in 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 new country strategy, AAN is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the position of HROD Manager.
Person Specifications
Education/Qualifications
• First Degree and Masters in Social Sciences, Arts or Humanities is essential.
• Specialisation in Human Resources Management is desirable.

Experience
• At least 12 years minimum working experience is essential
• At least 7 years HR/OD experience at senior management position, in a large organisation with experience in Human Resource planning, recruitment, design and implementation of progressive HR strategies, systems, procedures and practices is essential.
• Good knowledge of National Labour laws and Employee Relations Systems is essential
• Understanding of gender issues in development and demonstrable commitment to promoting gender equity within the organisation is desirable.
• HR/OD experience in an international NGO is desirable.

Skill/Abilities
• Excellent management & leadership skills is essential
• Excellent conceptual, analytical, documentation and presentation skills are essential.
• Excellent skills in communication and report writing skills is essential
• Excellent skills in facilitation and capacity building for inter-linkages amongst staff, partners & stakeholders are essential.
• Excellent planning and prioritization skills are essential.
• Ability to think strategically with strong analytical/problem solving skills is essential.
• Excellent financial skills are desirable.
• Membership of related professional institutions is an added advantage

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

All interested candidates should fill in the application form as accessed from the application pack from http://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 8th of October 2009. Interview date will be communicated to shortlisted candidates. Only electronically completed application forms will be entertained and should be mailed to [email protected]. Applications will ONLY be considered if submitted on AAN’s Standard Application forms. Application email subject line must clearly state position applied for. Applications will not be considered otherwise.

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