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Africa Youth Growth Foundation is Recruiting for various positions

Africa Youth Growth Foundation is a regional Non-Governmental Organization in Abuja for youth growth, development, and empowerment, with a mission of building an African society through constructive engagement with stakeholders to expand opportunities for self-development and realization among the youth.

We are recruiting to fill the positions below:

Job Title: Human Resource Manager

Locations: Kogi, Niger

Education and Experience / Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent.
• A minimum of 15 years’ experience in Human Resources in the NGO sector is required.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, educate, and coach colleagues.
• Experience in conflict resolution, disciplinary processes, and workplace investigations and privacy.
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety laws.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Job Title: Nutrition Specialist

Locations: Kogi, and Niger

Education and Experience/Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (Public Health / Nutrition) with a minimum of 15 years of experience;
• Demonstrated experience of working on nutrition-related issues with multi-sectoral teams in developing countries. Experience from African countries will be an asset;
• Familiarity with analytical tools and ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical approaches for operational work; and
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) in English. Knowledge of other Nigerian languages will be an asset.

Job Title: Manager – Procurement and Logistics

Locations: Kogi, Niger

Education and Experience / Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Sciences, Social Sciences with training in procurement, logistics and supply chain management;
• At least 10 years’ experience in procurement planning and management in private sector/international organizations;
• Demonstrated experience of efficiently and efficaciously completing procurement of health-sector goods and commodities;
• Knowledge and ability to work on ICT tools for inventory management, logistics and supply chain management;
• Knowledge of completing procurement in Nigeria or FCV Countries;
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) in English;
• Strong credibility and integrity in this domain.

Job Title: Manager – Finance and Account

Locations: Kogi, Niger

Education and Experience / Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (Accounting professional qualification is essential) with a minimum of 10 years of experience;
• At least 7 years of experience in a bi-lateral or multi-lateral agency financed project in Nigeria (or an African country);
• Knowledge and expertise in the field of project preparation, commercial negotiations, financial management, internal controls/systems development, accounting, 8 auditings and reporting; and
• The ability to solve problems efficaciously exercising good judgment will be an asset.

Job Title: Manager – Monitoring Evaluation and Learning

Locations: Kogi, Niger

Education and Experience / Qualification

• Master’s Degree in Statistics, Economics, Demography, Anthropology, Development Planning, Social Work, Epidemiology or related subjects of similar scope;
• At least 10 years of progressive experience of monitoring and evaluation in public health/nutrition or any large social sector programs;
• In-depth knowledge of M & E techniques and methodologies including knowledge of conducting operations research, household surveys, and qualitative assessments; data analysis, interpretation, and reporting; and
• Proficient with analytical tools and software such as Stata, SPSS, MS Excel, etc. Knowledge of other Nigerian languages will be an asset

Job Title: Communications Manager

Locations: Abuja, Kogi, Niger

Education and Experience/Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or relevant field.
• A minimum of 15 years’ experience in a similar role and working environment is required.
• Proven experience creating targeted content is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of communication practices and techniques including social media management is required.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Job Title: Community Mobilization and Engagement Manager

Locations: Kogi, Niger

Education and Experience / Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field (Public Administration or Political Science or Social Science or Law or International Relations or Business Administration or relevant field is required etc.)
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in humanitarian activities and/or public works and/or food security and/or community mobilization or related area is required.
• Knowledge of local community development principles, trends, and policies in Nigeria is an asset
• Experience in community development, and civic engagement, strong written and oral communication skills in English, Knowledge of other Nigerian languages, and people management will be an asset.

Job Title: Project Director

Locations: Kogi, Niger

Education and Experience / Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Nutrition, Public Health or equivalent, Sociology, MBA);
• At least 15 years of experience managing development projects, preferably in African countries with a strong focus on field implementation;
• Experience managing projects with a focus on behavior change would be an asset; and
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) in English.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply by using the “Login as candidate” button below and clearly indicate the Job Title in the provided message box.

Note

• Please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
• Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.

Application Deadline  30th September 2020.

• We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity inclusion. We do not discriminate on grounds of color, race, nationality, religion, age, ethnic origin, disability, gender, marital status, or sexual orientation in our employment practices
• Our people are all equally gifted in unique ways: we come from diverse traditions, personal experiences, and points of view. And we want to include yours, Are you ready to inspire us with your ideas?
• We encourage all applicants to apply and do not practice any discrimination in any recruitment process.
• Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
  Due to the urgency of the position, we have the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the above deadline
• Only qualified candidates will be invited for an interview