Job Vacancies in a New Political Party

Job announcements for the following roles in a new political party in Nigeria


1. SECRETARIAT COORDINATOR
Qualifications Required:
• A minimum of a first degree, preference for an advanced degree
• Over 12 years work experience with at least 7 years of managerial experience
• Evidence of strong fundraising and funds management skills
• Evidence of strong networks in the Nigerian private, public and non-profit sectors
• Proven entrepreneurial ability and capacity to work with significant autonomy
• Proven team-building skills
• Demonstrable knowledge and interest in Nigerian politics
• Maturity and open-mindedness and poise to work under a politically difficult environment
• Strong interpersonal, communication and writing skills
• A high level of integrity, sensitivity to diversity, accountability and transparency
• Strong indication of passion for Nigeria’s development and commitment to the development objectives of the Party
Remuneration:
• Salaries will be competitive and will be commensurate with experience.


2. FINANCE DIRECTOR
Qualifications Required:
• The position requires (1) a good first degree, (2) professional qualification (ACA, CPA, etc) and over 10 years work experience with at least five years at the managerial level in accounting and financial management
• A strong knowledge of accounting best practices and procedures and computer skills: and working knowledge of all relevant accounting and local tax regulations.
• The ability quickly to identify and resolve any difficulties or disagreements which might arise in the process of financial management and accounting.
• Careful attention to detail and to Party policies and procedures, in order that the Party does not suffer serious damage to its credibility as a professional political organization.
• Strong ability to follow-up on a large volume of activities.
• Proven entrepreneurial ability and capacity to work with significant autonomy
• Punctuality and attendance in accordance with Secretariat policies, and willingness to work unpaid overtime as required.
• Perceptiveness, openness to confidential or personal discussions with staff members, and the judgement to maintain appropriate confidentially of such discussions or other matters discussed with the Coordinator and key party officers.
• Reliability and leadership skills and ability to accept and act on constructive criticism.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and writing skills.
• A high level of integrity, sensitivity to diversity, accountability and transparency.
Remuneration:
• Salaries will be competitive and will be commensurate with experience.


3. FUNDRAISING MANAGER
Qualifications Required:
• A minimum of a first degree; preference for an advanced degree
• Over 10 years work experience with at least 5 years of managerial experience
• Evidence of strong fundraising and funds management skills
• Evidence of strong networks in the Nigerian private, public and non-profit sectors
• Proven entrepreneurial ability and capacity to work with significant autonomy
• Good donor cultivation and relationship management skills
• Demonstrable knowledge and interest in Nigerian politics
• Strong ability to attend to detail and to be alert for problems and follow-up on a large volume of activities.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and writing skills
• A high level of integrity, sensitivity to diversity, accountability and transparency
• Strong indication of passion for Nigeria’s development and communication to the development objectives of the party
Remuneration:
• Salaries will be competitive and will be commensurate with experience.


4. HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
Qualifications Required:
• A minimum of a first degree, preference for an advanced degree in a relevant field plus membership of the Chartered Institute of Personal Management of Nigeria (CIPMN).
• Over 10 years work experience with at least 5 years of managerial experience
• Relevant experience in coordinating the HR issues of a well structured organization.
• Knowledge of standard HR software and good experience with operations management.
• Experience with designing and executing staff development policies and plans in support of organizational objectives
• Proven team-building skills.
• Experience in HR policy formulation and strategy conceptualization and execution.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and writing skills.
• A high level of integrity, sensitivity to diversity, accountability and transparency.
Remuneration:
• Salaries will be competitive and will be commensurate with experience.


5. COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLICITY DIRECTOR
Qualifications Required:
• A minimum of a first degree; preference for an advanced degree
• Over 10 years work experience with at least 5 years of managerial experience
• Evidence of strong communications planning and project management skills
• Evidence of strong networks in the Nigerian mass media and communication sectors
• Proven entrepreneurial ability and capacity to work with significant autonomy
• Consummate networker and ability to multi-tasks efficiently
• Demonstrable knowledge and interest in Nigerian politics
• Maturity and open-mindedness
• Strong oral communication, relationship management and writing skills.
• A high level of integrity, sensitivity to diversity, accountability and transparency
• Strong indication of passion for Nigeria’s development and commitment to the developmental objectives of the Party.
Remuneration:
• Salaries will be competitive and will be commensurate with experience.


Method of Application:
Preferred start date for all positions listed is on or before October 1st, 2009.
Send cover letter and CV via email to recruiting@africanace.com
Please note that ACE’s role is only to manage these recruitment on behalf of the political party.


Closing Date: 10th September 2009.