Nigeria - Governance and Conflict Prevention and Conflict Resolution Specialist at Cardno Emerging Markets (UK)

?Cardno Emerging Markets (UK) has recently submitted a formal Expression of Interest in being invited to tender to provide Technical Assistances services for the programme “EU Support to Ecowas Regional Peace, Security and Stability Mandate (EU-Ecowas PSS)”, to provide advisory support to the management and implementation of the regional programme, particularly supporting ECOWAS to carry out its conflict prevention and resolution mandate by building ECOWAS capacities in strategic planning and policy development as well as programme operations, management, supervision and coordination.  Tendering is expected during March.

Tentative timing:    Start approximately July/August 2014 (to be confirmed)
Duration:  48 months
Based in:  Abuja, Nigeria

We anticipate a long-term position for a Governance and Conflict Prevention/Resolution Specialist.

We anticipate that the Governance and Conflict Prevention/Resolution Specialist will need the following background, qualifications and expertise:

University degree in a relevant subjectA minimum of 10 years’ professional experience working on donor-funded projects and programmes related to governance, peace-building, conflict-resolution and conflict prevention, including a significant number of years in developing countries.Be highly skilled in providing advisory and capacity building services to public sector and civil society organisations in policy and strategy development, planning, programming, management and coordination of initiatives in peace-building, conflict prevention, conflict resolution and good governance.  Additional experience of cross-regional and multi-country programmes would be a distinct advantage.An in-depth knowledge of peace and security sector, particularly a thorough understanding of issues related to conflict prevention, conflict resolution and peace-building, rule of law, diplomacy and mediation processes.Understanding of issues relating to disarmament and control of SALW.Substantive experience working in a similar role in several countries in sub-Saharan Africa is essential – preferably including countries within the ECOWAS region. A skilled communicator with the ability to effectively engage multiple-stakeholders in cooperative dialogue.Previous experience working on EU/EDF projects and programmes would be an advantage.Fluency in both English and French (spoken and written)

?N/A

Front Desk Associate at AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN)

AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN) is a non-governmental donor-funded organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, care and support of diseases of public health importance in Nigeria, including HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, among others. Since 2001 we have worked closely with key stakeholders to reduce the burden and mitigate the impact of those diseases through cutting edge, innovative & sustainable approaches.

We are seeking qualified and suitable candidates to assume the following position:

Front Desk Associate

Reporting To: The Senior Admin Officer,

Job Description
The Front Desk Associate will receive and attend to visitors and enquiries as well as manage all official telephone calls, mails, fax and other correspondences. S/he will also have responsibility for providing back-office secretarial support on routine basis and preparatory to planned training programmes.

Job Tasks

    Receive and attend to visitors and guests as well as manage enquiries by providing responses or routing them to relevant staff members    Manage official incoming and outgoing telephone calls, make calls for and route incoming calls to, relevant staff members    Dispatch and receive mails through courier companies, keep record of outgoing and incoming mails, ensure their timely delivery and conduct preliminary review of bills submitted for courier services rendered    Disseminate official news/information to junior staff members without/unable to access their mail accounts    Maintain an effective and efficient filing system for program and administrative documents    Maintain contact details (telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of staff members and site officials    Produce electronic copies of documents by scanning, as requested by staff members    Assist in the preparation for, and reporting on, training programmes, especially in the design and printing of certificates and tags for training participants

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

    A first degree in the Social Sciences or the Humanities and a minimum of 1-2 years’ cognate experience, preferably in a non-governmental organization or development agency.    The ideal candidate should not be older than 24 years.

Technical and Behavioural Competencies

    Good oral and written communication skills    Good interpersonal skill    Ability to use own initiative    Customer service experience    Courteousness and politeness    Confidence

Method of Application

Qualified applicants should write to: vacancies@apin.org.ng stating their skills, knowledge and experience that make them suitable and addressing the person specification highlighted for the position. The suitability statement should not exceed a page and must appear on the first page of the CV, which must be saved in Microsoft Word and as the applicant’s full name. The subject of the mail should be the job position being applied for. All applications must be received on or before March 21, 2014. Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note: Computer literacy/skills in usage of personal productivity tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet browsing, emailing etc.) is essential for the job position