Head of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging at Christian Aid

Christian Aid (CA) is a UK-based international NGO partnering with others to end poverty in Africa. At the heart of this vision is the transformation of the lives of people who live in poverty, empowering them to have a brighter future. Christian Aid works in more than 30 countries and has been operating in Nigeria since 2003. The Nigeria Country programme focuses on Community Health and HIV, Accountable Governance including humanitarian response and Gender.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

• This role will be building on strong organisational knowledge and practice in both gender and race.
• This broader DEIB work also bridges our external programmatic knowledge and internal organisational approaches for application across our global context. We recognise that as people and society evolve, so to does our understanding in these areas.
• The social construction of identity and their politicisation globally is continually changing. Therefore, we expect this work to adapt as this happens, whilst being grounded in our mission and values.
• We have a desire to be a learning organisation that ensures our people feel like they belong and diversity in all its forms, is understood, respected and welcomed. 
• This role leads an evolutionary and values-based approach to our focus on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, within Christian Aid. Our aim is to ensure that our values are living and breathing examples of who we are on the inside reflecting the commitment to the work we do on behalf of the organisation. Leading a small team but a big community of practice, this role will support the organisation and its leaders in living our values, creating a safe and welcoming place to work so that our people feel like they belong and are respected for each part of their unique identity.

About You

• Looking for someone who is a passionate expert, is committed to progress over perfection. Worked globally previously.
• High emotionally intelligent.
• Good at influencing and working with others.

Application Closing Date
28th May, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online