Programme Advisor, BUILD Grant at ActionAid Nigeria

About the Role

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates. The post holder will support ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) on the effective management of the Building Institutions and Networks (BUILD) Grant to ensure all set objectives and outcomes are met within the estimated timeline.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage programme activities that promote citizens' engagement, gender and social justice, and poverty eradication
• Coordinate institutional strengthening actions across the organisation
• Support the mobilisation and strengthening of social movements, especially those led by women, youth, and marginalised groups
• Facilitate organising and collective action for systemic change
• Contribute to evidence generation, advocacy, and institutional learning
• Ensure gender justice, accountability, and innovation are embedded across all programme interventions
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships aligned with the OAST (Organise, Act, Shift, Thrive) framework
• Drive transformative change in communities towards resilience, equity, and sustainable development

Essential Qualifications

• First degree in arts, humanities, social sciences, or a related field
• At least five (5) years post-NYSC experience, with a minimum of four (4) years in project management capacity
• Proven experience managing multi-year grants and working with CSOs, Networks, and Movements
• Experience working with and reporting to donors

Desirable Qualifications

• Master's degree in social sciences or arts and humanities
• Research and innovation skills

Key Skills and Abilities

• Excellent planning and prioritisation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills (proven track record)
• Negotiation and multitasking skills
• Existing networks that add value to the role
• Good understanding and application of emotional intelligence