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We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Programme Officer
Location: Maiduguri
Job Description
- The ECHO office in Abuja. Nigeria, requires a Programme Officer who will be based in Maiduguri with frequent travel to other cities of the northern Nigeria states.
Requirements
The candidate must:
- Have a relevant second level university Degree
- Demonstrate 5 years relevant experience at national or international level in managing programme/project operations, including at least 2 years of experience with an NGO’s, donor or national/international organisatien. If no advanced degree, ten years’ work experience in the humanitarian sector will he required
- Have a very good knowledge of the EU humanitarian aid system as well as Humanitarian Aid principles, policies and Standards
- Have Full computer literacy, covering all relevant office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc)..
- Be fluent in English (oral and written) plus excellent knowledge of Hausa. Good knowledge of Kanuri is an asset.
As a part of a small hut dynamic team, the Programme officer will carry out activities under the guidance from the ECHO/Technical Assistant such as:
- Situation assessments
- Analysis of ECHO partners’ proposals
- Monitoring, evaluation and coordination of pro cts
- Reporting and programme administration
- Liaising closely with EU DG DEVCO officers and/or TA teams in the coordination of ECHO and DEVCO projects in the region, and support preparation and execution of joint meetings and related activities.
- The position is open to all nationals of Nigeria and other residents holding a valid working permit or able to obtain such working permit before the foreseen recruitment date.
Deadline: 2nd June, 2017.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Cover letter, a detailed CV, Academic and Employment Certificates to mailbox: echo-administration-abuja@echofield.eu The vacancy reference must be clearly indicated in the subject line.
Click here to view the List of Competencies and Terms of reference (MS Excel)
Note
- The position is open to all nationals of Nigeria and other residents holding a valid working permit or able to obtain such working permit before the foreseen recruitment date.
- Only the short-listed candidates will be contacted. Candidates who will not have been contacted by 30th June, 2017 should consider that they have not been selected.
- Any form of canvassing, soliciting or influencing will be treated as grounds for disqualification.
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