Partnerships & Local Rights Programme Advisor (P&LRP) at ActionAid Nigeria (AAN)

ActionAid is an anti-poverty agency that prioritises works with the poor and excluded; 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 Nigeria is an affiliate of ActionAid International, an International Non-Governmental organisation registered in The Netherlands with its headquarters in Johannesburg South Africa. ActionAid International works in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas.

AAN is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Partnerships & Local Rights Programme Advisor (P&LRP)

Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Reporting to: Head, Partnerships & Local Rights Programme
Line Management: None
Grade: 6

Job Description

• The Partnership and Local Rights Programme Advisor will support Partnerships and Local Rights Programme (P & LRP) in relevant States to deliver on the core objectives of AAN using the Human Rights Based Approach (HRBA).
• S/he will focus on system strengthening, capacity building of relevant partners in States & communities and ensure that funds released for projects are properly utilised.

Job Purpose

• The post holder will support Partnerships and Local Rights Programme (P & LRP) in relevant States to deliver on the core objectives of AAN using the Human Rights Based Approach (HRBA). S/he will focus on system strengthening, capacity building of relevant partners in States & communities and ensure that funds released for projects are properly utilised.

Specific Responsibilities
Programme Management:

• Facilitate programme designing, planning and support implementation process
• Support development of cluster LRP strategic plans
• Support monitoring and evaluation process
• Facilitate advocacy to relevant agencies
• Contribute to innovation and alternative initiatives that promote propoor policies at local and State levels

Partnership Development:

• Establish strong and cordial  relationship with partners and Communities
• Support state &community appraisal and phase – out processes
• Contribute to the development & review of contractual agreements such as MoUs, programme memorandum, etc
• Ensure partner organisations comply with relevant policies
• Contribute to the development & update of an appropriate information management systems on ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) partners
• Support fundraising processes of AAN
• Ensure inclusivity in all LRP programming
• Ensure an updated AAN partnership database

Capacity Development:

• Facilitate and support relevant capacity needs as identified from Partnership Assessment Monitoring (PAM)
• Ensure the implementation of AAN methodologies at the community and States levels
• Support the nurturing of local structures and empowering them  to demand accountability from duty bearers and linking community movements with Inclusive Forum for Accountable society
• Support the hosting of annual partnership forum
• Support system strengthening of partner organisational development
• Provide mentoring support to partner organisations
• Facilitate the setting up of community structures to ensure value for money  of physical projects in communities by setting up & strengthening relevant community management structures to ensure sustainability in close collaboration with partners

Financial Management:

• Participate actively in developing unit’s periodic/ annual plans and budgets
• Monitor and support partners to ensure compliance to financial and accountability systems
• Support partner organisations/Associations in developing periodic/annual plans and budgets
• Review, process and monitor partner organisations’ grants
• Facilitate the financial processes for service providers engaged by the unit

Communication and Reporting:

• Facilitate communication between partner organisations and units within AAN
• Support effective communication mechanisms from community to AAN, other partners or other relevant stakeholders
• Liaise with PACC & IT units to ensure that partnership information are uploaded on the intranet
• Review partners’ reports and ensure compliance to required formats and timelines
• Work with relevant units to ensure implementation of planned activities
• Support partner organisations in Child Message Collection (CMC) process and ensure adherence to agreed reporting period in liaison with Sponsorship unit
• Ensure adequate and effective documentation of all reports within the unit
• Review and compile LRPs’ periodic report

General:

• Participate in programme, policy or strategy to enhance the goal and objectives of AANLRP Project.
• Assume any other responsibilities relevant to the position as assigned by the Head, Partnerships & Local Rights Programme
• Active engagement in community mobilization and programming and movement building

Internal Relationships: All AAN team   
External Relationships: Partners, Donors,CSOs and relevant government agencies.

Persons Specifications
Education/ Qualifications:

• First degree in Social Sciences or Arts/Humanities - Essential
• Masters degree in a relevant field - Desirable
• Membership of relevant professional Institute - Desirable

Experience:

• At least four years’ experience in project management. - Essential
• Experience in community mobilization - Essential
• Excellent working knowledge of Excel, Word & Outlook (MS Office in general) - Essential
• Experience working with women groups and persons with disabilities - Desirable

Skill Abilities:

• Strong communication and writing skills - Essential
• Ability to communicate in Hausa, or any other local languages in the North East is an added advantage - Essential
• Ability to provide practical solutions within set deadlines. - Essential
• Ability to maintain donor relationship and accountability in line with funding policies and standards. - Essential
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills. - Essential
• Demonstrable ability to adapt in multi-cultural environment - Essential
• Multi-tasking skills - Essential
• Negotiation skills - Essential
• Excellent planning and prioritization skills - Essential
• Skills in community mobilization, advocacy and negotiation - Essential
• Networking skills - Essential
• Highly numerate - Desirable
• Excellent Skills in Programme Information Management - Desirable
• Excellent skills to motivate and inspire team - Desirable
• Experience in working especially with women in Northern Nigeria - Desirable

Personal Qualities:

• Team player, a personof integrity - Essential
• Creative and takes initiative. - Essential
• Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment - Essential
• Willing to work additional hours at crucial times. - Essential
• Self motivated person able to work without close supervision - Essential
• Demonstrable experience in working with communities - Essential
• Ability to travel to poor rural communities including North East and South South - Essential
• Effectively promote the AAN’s mission values, and objectives - Essential
• Proven Leadership Qualities - Desirable

Application Closing Date
22nd May, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover letter & Curriculum Vitae in one document and MSWord attachment to: [email protected]

Click here to download the Application Form (MSWord)

Note:

• Only Electronically submitted forms will be considered. Scanned application forms will be disregarded.
• Subject line of emails must state clearly the title of position applied and location for e.g. Partnerships & Local Rights Programme Advisor (P&LRP) - Abuja.
• ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. Applications from women are particulary encouraged
• While we respect all applicants, Interview date will be communicated only to shortlisted candidates