Transition Monitoring Group (TMG) Jobs in Nigeria: Recruitment for National Coordinator, Program Officer

The Transition Monitoring Group (TMG), a coalition of human rights, non-governmental and civil society organizations based in Abuja is seeking highly qualified and experienced Nigerian candidates to fill the positions below:

POST TITLE:   National Coordinator

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the direct supervision of the coordinating committee of TMG will take the lead in the planning, designing, formulation and fund raising for projects,
• He/she will also be expected to contribute to policy dialogue and advocacy, partnership development, and knowledge sharing/ learning plus office/ corporate initiatives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Good first degree or equivalent in humanities or social sciences or related field,
• At least five (5) years of relevant work experience with NGO and coordination of networks, public sector organization or similar organizations.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to think analytically and strategically and express ideas in a clear and articulate fashion,
• Capacity to work under pressure and meet deadlines, independently or in teams.
• Ability to raise funds,
• Ability to adapt to a constantly changing work environment, and to establish and maintain good working relations with individuals/ groups of different cultural background and at different levels,
• Excellent command of both written and spoken English,
• Computer literacy (Windows XP/ Microsoft office).

POST TITLE:   Program Officer

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• As a part of the larger team, successful candidate will in conjunction with the National Coordinator and Accountant will plan and manage programs, initiate and write concepts, proposals, press briefings/ statements on the state of the nation, official letters and documentations,
• Assist in the identification of needs, conduct research, develop proposals and generally assist in managing projects and programs as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORK EXPERIENCE:

• At least three (3) years of relevant work experience with NGO or similar organizations.
• A good degree or equivalent in humanities, social sciences or related field,
• Evidence of media background and completion of National Youth Services.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to think analytically and strategically, and express ideas in a dear and articulate fashion,
• Computer and communication skills very necessary.

DURATION OF POSITIONS:

This job is renewable after probation subject to satisfactory performance, 

METHOD OF APPLICATION APPLICATION DEADLINE:

All Applications for the above positions should be sent with detailed CV to: tmgadverts@yahoo.com not later 4^th August, 2011.