Senior Program Officer - Atiku Center at the American University of Nigeria (AUN)

The American University of Nigeria (AUN) was established in 2003. The institution was conceived as Africa's first Development University. Its mission is to pioneer service learning and build leaders who will be prepared to tackle societal concerns. Located in Yola, Adamawa State, the University is a world-class career-oriented institution missioned to be an agent of change in the development of the region. AUN has a strong commitment to providing the skills and the leadership essential to solving the continent's critical social and economic problems.

The American University of Nigeria, Yola, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates in the position below, this position is opened to indigenous and/or legal residents of Nigeria:

Job Title: Senior Program Officer - Atiku Center

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Project: Building Resilience through Sustainable Agriculture
Department: Atiku Center (UNHCR)
Duration of Employment: Until December 31, 2018

Summary of Position

• This position is responsible for supporting the full implementation of the UNCHR Livelihoods (vocational training and mentoring) activities in close collaboration with the project implementation team.
• Ensure high-quality implementation, in close collaboration with the Admin Assistants from the return LGAs and consistency in protocols, information and reporting systems The Program officer will be supervised directly by the Project Director with dotted line supervision from the Administrator of Grants and Contracts from AUN headquarters in Yola.

Position Requirements

• BSc University Degree in  Social Sciences or equivalent Experience as a Program Officer or understanding of key aspects of accounting
• 3-5 years’ experience  working for donor funded projects
• experience working in security challenged environments
• Experience in managing grants or sub-grants is an added advantage but not necessary
• Excellent report writing skills (to be tested)
• Ability to create and monitor budgets. Understands the principals of adequate documentation and of audit, and performance necessary to ensure audit compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel spreadsheets, or comparable software.
• Written and verbal proficiency in English including NGO terminology.
• Working knowledge of Hausa language preferred

Description of Benefits
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the University and Project Donors.

Application Closing Date
13th July, 2018.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Resumes/Cover Letters (same page) and references to: recruitment@aun.edu.ng The position being applied for should be the subject of the mail.

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• AUN is an equal opportunity employer and strives to provide a culturally diverse workforce; we do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race creed, colour, nationality, origin, age, sex, religion and marital status.