VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT – TAX CAMPAIGN CONSULTANT, ABUJA

ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) is a not for profit, non-governmental entity registered with the Nigeria Corporate Affairs Commission. It commenced operations in Nigeria in 1999, while the programmatic operations commenced in January 2000 through a Country Agreement signed with the National Planning Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. 

ActionAid is an anti-poverty agency that prioritises works with the poor and excluded; 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.

AAN is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the position of Tax Campaign Consultant. The Campaign Consultant will support a project promoting fair and equitable tax reform as a driver for inclusive and sustainable growth, reducing poverty and inequality, and promoting fairer relations between developed and developing countries, in the context of the post-MDG consensus.

Person Specifications
Education/Qualifications
• First Degree in Social Sciences, Arts/Humanities is essential.

Experience
• At least 3 years minimum working experience is essential
• Experience in policy, advocacy and campaigns in Nigeria is essential
• Experience of, and commitment to, policy influencing, networking and advocacy work is essential
• Knowledge of tax issues and global trends in tax policies is desirable

Skill/Abilities
• Strong communication and writing skills is essential
• Excellent research, analytical and writing skills is essential
• Proven strong and charismatic management and leadership skills and experience is essential
• Excellent strategic planning and analytical skill is essential
• Demonstrable IT skills is essential

Personal Qualities
• A strong commitment to human rights and socio economic justice and proven track record in exercising human rights.
• An appreciation of the need for innovative ways of learning and knowledge

development
• Flexibility to travel
• Willing to work additional hours at crucial times.
• Self-motivated person able to work without close supervision

To Apply:
To apply for this position, kindly send your CV and covering letter in not more than 3 pages to vacancy.nigeria@actionaid.org on or before 30th April 2015 clearly stating position as the subject of the email. Please note that all applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
While we respect all applicants, interview date will be communicated only to shortlisted candidates