Vacancies: Assistant Programme Officer, Executive Assistant
The TY Danjuma Foundation, an independent private Nigerian Philanthropic grant-making organisation declares these vacancies and is seeking to recruit the best individuals for the following positions:
The Foundation works with community based organisations and non-Governmental organisations in Taraba and Edo states as well as all other States in Nigeria, including the Federal capital Territory to improve health, enhance quality education and support income generation as a means towards the eradication of poverty. In addition to making grants the TY Danjuma Foundation provides technical support, convenes partners and brokers the formation of beneficial relationships among NGOs, CBOs etc. in its thematic areas of interest. The TY Danjuma Foundation is looking to appoint a number of dynamic skilled, knowledgeable, experienced, talented staff to fill vacancies. We are expecting to welcome hardworking development-oriented and compassionate individuals with high personal ethical and moral standards to join its young, highly motivated and hardworking team. Familiarity and dexterity with computer packages, electronic tools and the virtual environment are basic requirements for all positions in addition to the specialized requirements of each position.
Position: Assistant Programme Officer
Type of Employment: 3-year fixed contract
No. Required: (3)
Location: Abuja
Responsibilities:
The Assistant Programme Officer works as part of the Programme Team. The Assistant provides additional programme and technical support as required to reach the goals of the Foundation.
Position: Executive Assistant
Type of Employment: 3-year fixed contract
No. Required: (1)
Location: Abuja
Responsibilities:
The Executive assistant will work directly with the Executive Director to ensure smooth, professional administrative support and outcome oriented co-ordination of the Executive Directors office.
Salary: Negotiable based on experience and history.
How to Apply:
Assumption: Immediate
If you are interested and consider yourself suitable for any of these positions, please visit the Foundation’s website (www.tydanjumafoundation.org ) for details on how to complete the online application process. Applicants must submit:
- A 2-page CV which speaks directly to the position of your interest
- An application letter (not more than 2 pages) stating why you think you are suitable for the position and what value you hope to bring to the Foundation if given the opportunity.
The deadline for submission of applications is Wednesday, July 24th 2013.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted on the date for interview.
Please visit the Foundation website www.tydanjumafoundation.org for details of job responsibilities and requirements.
