Angola Programme Officer: Information and Documentation - Christian Aid

Angola Programme Officer – Information and Documentation

Scale: G3 Salary: £26,891 - £30,342

Location: London

Christian Aid currently has an exciting opportunity in our Africa Division:

As the Angola Programme Officer – Information and Documentation, you will be responsible for facilitating conditions for Angolan civil society to strengthen, through: promoting the access to information; developing documentation systems; and supporting relevant communication and media. You will link Christian Aid’s Information and Communication work in the UK and abroad, with the Angola partners and programme. You will also ensure effective liaison and information across the Angola programme, the Africa Division and Christian Aid, as well as contribute to improved communication with other important stakeholders. Finally, you will ensure the administration of the programme is effective, updated and contributes to its objectives.

You will have experience in journalism, campaigning, fundraising, documentation, or other relevant field experience. Hands-on experience supporting development programmes is desirable, preferably in Africa. You will be fluent in written and spoken Portuguese and English.

You will be required to have a standard disclosure check from the CRB.

BENEFITS: We value the contribution each and every one of our people makes to the success of our organisation. That’s why you can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

As this post is UK based, non-EC nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK, as the Department of Employment will only issue work permits in exceptional circumstances and for limited periods only.

To apply for this post, please download an application pack and email your completed form to: [email][email protected] (quoting the reference number), or send by fax to 020 7523 2004. Alternatively, your completed application form, together with the equal opportunities form, can be printed out and posted to us at:

Christian Aid
35 Lower Marsh Waterloo London SE1 7RT Please note CVs will not be accepted.

If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date you should presume that you have not been short listed.

Job reference: 1651/BC
Closing date for applications: 7 April 2008
Interview date: 18 April 2008