Programme Officer, SCALE-NSR - FCT, Oyo & Sokoto (3)

  • Jan 21, 2026
  • FCT, Sokoto and Oyo, Nigeria
  • Full-time
  • Programmes
  • act-25243

ActionAid is an anti-poverty agency that prioritises work with people living in poverty and exclusion; promoting values and commitment in civil society, institutions and Governments with the aim of achieving structural changes in order to eradicate injustices and poverty in the world. ActionAid Nigeria is an affiliate of ActionAid International, an International Non-Governmental organisation registered in The Netherlands with its headquarters in Johannesburg, South Africa. ActionAid International works in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas.

ActionAid Nigeria is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the Programme Officers - FCT, Oyo and Sokoto, SCALE-NSR positions. 

Below is the job description for the roles:

Position:                    Programme Officer SCALE-NSR (x3)

Responsible to:         Programme Coordinator, SCALE-NSR

Location:                    FCT, Sokoto and Oyo                                       

Line Management:    Programme Volunteer

Grade:                         6

 

Job Purpose:

The post holder will provide administrative and programme support on the Strengthening Collaborative Actions and Leveraging Partnerships for Expansion and Use of NSR (SCALE-NSR) project. The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing, coordinating, and implementing strategic programs and initiatives for the project.

The SCALE-NSR project is a 3-year project that is aimed at strengthening the coordination and use of the National Social Register (NSR) to support evidence-based planning and poverty reduction in Nigeria, in alignment with EU-supported initiatives. It will enhance public trust and participation in NSR processes, promoting improved collaboration among stakeholders and agencies for the development of inclusive state and National Social Protection policies.

A. Administrative Support

  • Ensure accurate and timely documentation and filing of the SCALE-NSR reports.
  • Support in the tracking, documenting and maintaining files on key issues in the news that are of interest to the SCALE-NSR project in collaboration with the MEL officer and Communication Assistant.
  • Support in the development of project success stories.
  • Ensure the timely processing of fund advancement and retirement for SCALE-NSR activities.
  • Support in the procurement processes of services and goods including development of service providers and consultants Terms of Reference and contracts.

B. Programme

  • Support the Programme Coordinator to develop, implement, and monitor quarterly, monthly, and weekly activity plans, to achieve expected results.
  • Support the MEL officer and other partners in the field, the maintenance of an efficient M&E system that tracks programme performance and allows for easy retrieval of information.
  • Support the operationalisation of management information systems for capturing and managing data including baseline and coverage information, emanating from project work in the communities, states and national level.
  • Support documentation, information sharing of the SCALE-NSR project activities •
  • Liaise with Governance unit team and other AAN units in ensuring the SCALE-NSR project are effectively mainstreamed.
  • Support the SCALE-NSR annual planning and budgeting process.
  • Support systems and manage the process of timely project and other reporting, including following up on internal and external reports and ensuring compliance with the terms of reference and consultancies.
  • Contribute to designing, planning, and organizing physical SCALE-NSR project activities.
  • In collaboration with team members, support the implementation of ActionAid’s new Country Strategy Paper.
  • Actively participate in sourcing and participate in fundraising activities for AAN, including developing concept notes and proposals.
  • Any other tasks assigned by line manager

Key Relationships:

Internal Relationships:         The Entire AAN Staff       

External Relationships:       SCALE-NSR Project partners, Community, Government and other stakeholders.

 

Persons Specifications

Qualifications

  • First degree in arts/humanities/social sciences or other related field

Experience

  • At least three (3) years post NYSC experience with minimum of two (2) years on related programmes/ projects.
  • Experience in community mobilization.
  • Experience in implementing Trainings and Facilitation Technique.
  • Experience in working in an International Development organisation is desirable.

Skill/ Abilities

  • Excellent working knowledge of Excel, Word & Outlook (MS Office in general).
  • Strong report writing and communication skills.
  • Highly numerate.
  • Negotiation skills.
  • Excellent research and analytical skills.
  • Excellent strategic planning skill.

Personal Qualities

  • Creative and takes initiative.
  • Team player.
  • Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment.
  • Willing to work additional hours at crucial times.
  • High sense of integrity.
  • An appreciation of the need for innovative ways of learning and knowledge development.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Flexibility to travel.
  • Self-motivated person able to work without close supervision
  • Effectively promote AAN’s mission, values and objectives.
  • Able to work accurately, with attention to details.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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