Caereers at State Accountability and Voice Initiative (SAVI)

The State Accountability and Voice Initiative
(SAVI) is a DFID funded programme designed
to enhance the efficiency and
effectiveness of public resource use in
selected states in Nigeria SAVI is a collective
action-learning programme that promotes
dynamic partnerships among key agents of
change that will increase the ability of
citizens to claim rights and hold stale
governments accountable.
The approach to our work is defined by a
number of key values Our Mission and the
achievement of our Vision, requires that
everybody within our organization live these
values on a daily basis, ensuring that all who
engage with us experience our commitment
and belief in these Values, they include
accountability, sustainability, respect&
inclusion, learning & sharing, and team work.
The SAVI Programme focuses on the
following core areas of work
Conducting independent
monitoring, research and
policy analysis
Supporting CS partners to
engage citizens in issue-based
policy advocacy and govt
budget & planning processes.
Strengthening the functions
of the Media and State Houses
of Assembly to facilitate
constructive engagement
between State Government
and citizens.
Requirements
Minimum 3-4 years
experience in Programme
Development and Delivery
Degree in Social
Development, Community
mobilization Political Science
or similar discipline
Proven experience of
relationship management with
key partners in State & Local
Government
Worked with Civil Society,
the Media and/or State
Legislature
Preferred experience in
policy advocacy, govt budget/
planning processes
Experience working with an
International Donor
Organization or Int. NGO
Excellent in report writing and
concept notes
Ability to manage his/her
own work with little
supervision, work extra hours
meet deadlines and work in a
multi-cultural environment
Proficiency in a wide range
of software packages,
including word, excel, outlook,
power point and ability louse
the internet
Worked in Zamfara/Kano
(essential) and personally
committed to the development
of Zamfara/Kano State
Speaks Hausa fluently
Method of Application
A 2-page CV and an application letter are to
be sent to: saviabuja@yahoo.com specifying
your preferred location: either Kano or
Zamfara.
Note
There is NO cost or charge
levied for ANY SAVI
application process
SAVI is Equal Opportunity
Employer (which includes
people living with disability).
The Terms and Conditions of
employment are
commensurate with the levels
of responsibility and
experience.
Deadline: 6 June, 2014