ActionAid Nigeria Recruits IASL Manager

ActionAid Nigeria is an affiliate of ActionAid International, an international Non-Governmental organisation registered in The Netherlands. ActionAid works in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas. ActionAid works with the poor and excluded people 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 commenced operations in Nigeria in 1999 through a Country Agreement signed with the National Planning Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. ActionAid Nigeria is registered in Nigeria with the Nigeria Corporate Affairs Commission as an autonomous entity. We work in 36 states of the federation on issues of Health. human security. food security, education. women rights,
democracy and governance, providing strategic support to government, civil society and agencies of the poor to end poverty.

To effectively consolidate on our on-going country strategy. ActionAid Nigeria is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the position of IASL Manager at the Country Office, Abuja.

Job Position: Impact Assessment & Shared Learning (IASL) Manager

Education/Qualifications

• Degree in Social Sciences, Arts or Humanities is essential.
• Post graduate degree in a relevant field is essential.

• A minimum of 8 years working experience preferably in the social development field is essential
• 5 years practical experience in monitoring and evaluation, organisational learning/knowledge management, and participatory development approaches and methods is essential

• Strong writing skills is essential
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills is essential
• Demonstrable IT skills is essential

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

Only electronically submitted forms in line with the specified guidelines will be considered.

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 applications is 29th October, 2012. Interview date will be communicated to shortlisted candidates.