ActionAid (AA) Nigeria is an affiliate of ActionAid International, which is a global alliance of organisations aimed at achieving a world without poverty and injustice in which every person enjoys the right to a life with dignity. One of the largest and most visible development organisations, we work in 47 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas and our expertise lies in community-led approaches to development, working through partnerships with poor people and their organisations.
ActionAid Nigeria is registered as a company limited by guarantee with the Corporate Affairs Commission under the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990.
ActionAid Nigeria Board was constituted in 2007, with the responsibility of having an oversight function on the activities of the organisation. With the recent retirement of some Board members and in line with the requirements of our Governance manual, ActionAid Nigeria is seeking to recruit members into its Board and General Assembly.
We are seeking experienced Professionals and Public servants with background in Education, Accounting, Women’s Right, Media and Poverty reduction to replace the retired Board members and the General Assembly members.
Position: Experienced Professionals
Interested candidates applying must have strong values of accountability, good governance, and commitment to the cause of the poor and excluded, courage of conviction and taking sides with the less priviledged to eradicate poverty.
We are seeking candidates from North West, North Central and South East geo-political zone. Women are specifically encouraged to apply.
How to Apply:
All interested applicants should send in their comprehensive Curriculum Vitae to vacancy.nigeria@actionaid.org. Closing date receipt of applications is Monday March 11th, 2013. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
