Pact Nigeria, located in Abuja, is the Nigerian Country office of Pact, which is an independent International non-profit Organization headquartered in Washington, DC, USA. Pact's vision is a world where those who are poor and marginalized exercise their voice, build their own solutions, and take ownership over their future. Its mission is to enable systemic solutions that allow those who are poor and marginalized to earn a dignified living, be healthy, and take part in the benefits that nature provides. Pact accomplishes this by strengthening local capacity, forging effective governance systems, and transforming markets into a force for development."

Pact Nigeria seeks for highly experienced and qualified candidates to fill position of:

Job Title: Capacity Development Officer 

Location: Bayelsa

Job Description

Pact Nigeria seeks a Capacity Development Officer to support the PROMOT project in Bayelsa. Under the supervision of the Deputy Peeled Director, the Capacity Development Officer will support implementation of Capacity Development (CD) activities, including PMTCT activities. He/she will collaboratively support ongoing training and mentoring to CBO partners, and work to imbed knowledge sharing and documentation CD activities of the project.

Minimum Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Development Public Administration or another related field.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Capacity development of CBOs and/or government

• Relevant experience working on a Health/ HIV response program. Experience in design, implementation of Capacity Development activities is strongly desired.

• Excellent computer skills which must include high proficiency in using Microsoft Office programs.

• Ability to work with CBO partners, maintain diplomatic and productive relations with the team and to deliver results efficiently under stress and timely manner.

• Experience in facilitation and training.

• Excellent documentation and report writing

Application Closing Date

Tuesday, 20th May 2014

Method of Application

Interested arid qualified candidates should submit their resume/CV and cover letter on their suitability to: [email protected] . All CV’s/resume/applications MUST be in either word format or PDF Applicants MUST indicate the position applied for on the SUBJECT of the mail. 

Note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.