Senior Programme Officer – Abuja – The Centre for Democracy & Development

Job Description
This exciting and challenging position carries responsibilities for project development, management and implementation.

Other Responsibilities include:
Fundraising, networking, research support and policy analysis, monitoring and evaluation, events organising and conference coordination. Reporting to the Head of Programmes.

Education/Qualification
The suitable candidate will hold a post-graduate Degree in the Social Sciences, Humanities, Law or related field, experience of working in post-conflict or transition environment,

Skills/Abilities
Excellent IT and administrative skills;
Adaptability to new demands and changing circumstances;
Sound analytical and report writing skills;
Ability to translate strategic aims into practical plans;
Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines as well as demonstrable experience of project management and multi-tasking.
Strong inter-personal and communication qualities will be coupled with teamwork skills and the post-holder will have a good understanding of democratisation, international development and human security issues in the West Africa sub-region.
Fluency in French is an advantage.

Remuneration
Very attractive.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their one page Cover letter, a maximum 3 page Resume and referees contact details by email to: recruitment@cddwestafrica.org

Note
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Only Electronically submitted applications will be entertained. Scanned applications will be disregarded.
Subject line of emails must state clearly the Name of Applicant and Job Title of position applied for.

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