ActionAid is an anti-poverty agency that prioritises work with people living in poverty and exclusion; 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.
Location: Abuja
ActionAid Nigeria is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the Social Mobilisation Specialist position within the organisation:
Social Mobilisation Specialist – Abuja
The post holder will be a member of the Country Management Team and will be expected to lead and oversee high quality movement building in Nigeria and manage all other AAN projects under this strategic focus. S/he will have oversight on the policy and campaigns projects, climate justice, social investments and other campaign related projects within the organisation.
Person Specifications
Education/Qualifications
- First degree in Social Sciences or Arts/Humanities is essential.
- Master’s degree in relevant field is desirable.
- Membership of relevant professional Institute isdesirable.
Experience
- Minimum of 8 years’ work experience with at least 4 years’ experience in policy, advocacy and campaigns in Nigeria is essential.
- Experience of, and commitment to, policy influencing, networking and advocacy work is essential.
- History of working with and within movements is essential.
- Knowledge of policy, CSOs, media and youth movements landscape in Nigeria is essential.
- Experience in community-based work and engagements with CSOs is essential.
Skill/Abilities
- Strong commitment to human rights and socio-economic justice and proven track record in exercising human rights
- Strong communication and writing skills.
- Excellent research, analytical and writing skills.
- Proven strong and charismatic management and leadership skills and experience.
- Excellent strategic planning and analytical skill
Application Dealine 9 June 2025
Method of Application
To apply, kindly complete relevant application form accessed from https://nigeria.actionaid.org/jobs Application form should be sent in an MSWord attachment to [email protected]. Only electronically submitted forms will be considered. Submitted or Scanned CVs will be disregarded.
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