Programme Assistants at The European Commission's Directorate General for Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection (ECHO)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Initially based in Abuja with possible relocation to Kano or any other state, the Programme Assistant (PA) will assist ECHO's Technical Assistants in-charge of programmes in Nigeriato provide quality technical advice and support to ECHO's funded projects in the country.
• The PA will be required to participate in the contextual analysis aimed at determining the strategy for humanitarian interventions in Nigeria and eventually neighbouring countries, as well as for IDPs'/refugees; examining partner's grant proposals and reports; and closely monitoring the implementation of ECHO funded actions.
• The PA shall be required to take a pro-active role in relevant coordination meetings with implementing partners and other international and local organisations ensuring ECHO is appropriately represented.
• The PA may also be required to travel in the region.

Required Qualifications

• A relevant university degree and minimum of five years work experience in the humanitarian sector; if university degree is not provided, ten years working xperience in humanitarian sector must have been acmmpiished;
• Good knowledge of intemational NGOs and UN aid agencies working in the regionis an advantage;
• Work experience outside Nigeria in an international setting is an advantage;
• Good understanding of humanitarian issues in the region and/or experience with lOPs/refugee
• operations; will be considered as an added advantage;
• Thorough knowledge of Logical Framework Approach and Project Cyde Management.
• A detailed List of competences and Terms of reference are available at http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/nigeria/about_us/vacancies/index_en.html

Required Skills.

• Fluent written and spoken - English is required. Good command of Hausa is a good asset;
• Knowledge of French is an adcfed advantage;
• Personal initiative; ability to work both independently and in a team, with ability to set priorities, and to work to tight deadlines;
• Commitment, determination, reliability and a high degree of personal integrity & discretion;
• Ability to analyse and process information;
• Ability to clearly and concisely convey information to others.