Graduate recruitment at The Catalyst for Global Peace and Social Justice (CPJ)

The Catalyst for Global Peace and Social Justice (CPJ) is a faith based organization setup by committed and credible Christian leaders in Nigeria and committed to the enthronement of peace, prosperity and social justice for all nations. 
The formation of CPJ is based on the understanding of the role of human governance to protect citizens, punish those who do wrong and promote the general welfare of citizens. 

CPJ works with faith based and secular organizations committed to peace and social justice irrespective of faith, race or nationality. The vision of CPJ is a world of harmony, abundance and solidarity and the mission is to act as catalyst to empower citizens to work for peace and social justice. 

The CPJ is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the vacant positions in its headquarters in Lagos:


Job Title: Programme Officer 
Location: Lagos
Primary Responsibilities
The Programme Officer shall be responsible for the development and management of the programmes of the Centre. He/She shall be accountable to the Executive Director. The responsibilities include: 

• Strategic Planning and Development
• Human Resource Management
• Financial Management
• Programme Management
• Advocacy and Campaigns

Others: 

• Produce reports as are required for the proper functioning of the organisation
• Take active part in the activities of the organization.
• Represent the organisation delegated by relevant supervisors
• Assume any other responsibility relevant to the position and as may be assigned by relevant supervisors.

Qualifications
Education: 

• Minimum of HND or Bachelor's degree in any field
• A higher degree will be an added advantage

Experience: 

• Minimum of four years post NYSC experience as a Programme Assistant or Programme Officer.
• Sound knowledge of project management

Skills and Abilities: 

• Communication and Analytical skills
• Attention to details
• Ability to work without supervision
• Advocacy and Campaign skills
• Report writing skills

Job Title: Finance and Admin Officer 
Location: Lagos
Primary Responsibilities 

• The Finance and Admin officer will lead the management of the CPJ’s finances as well as all administrative issues.
• He/She shall be accountable to the Executive Director.

The responsibilities include:
Financial Management: 

• Lead the process of financial planning for the CPJ including three year plans and annual budget.
• Compute and ensure the payment of PAYE/NHF/Pension Withholding tax are deducted and timely remitted to relevant agencies.
• Provide financial advice to the Executive Director and the Board of Trustees.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial and management reports
• Ensure annual external audit and filling of papers at the Corporate Affairs Commission.

Administration: 

• Develop and implement administrative policies and procedures necessary to ensure value for money in procurement of and utilisation of CPJ’s services and goods.
• Provide logistics support to the Staff, Consultants and clients of the organisaton.
• Document and file properly CPJ’s documents, publications and assets.

Others: 

• Produce financial reports as are required the proper functioning of CPJ.
• Take active part in the activities of the organisation.
• Represent the organisation as delegated by relevant supervisors
• Assume any other responsibility relevant to the position and as may be assigned by relevant supervisors.

Qualifications
Education: 

• Minimum of HND or Bachelors degree in Accounting
• A higher degree will be an added advantage

Experience: 

• Minimum of two years post NYSC experience as a Finance
• Officer/Cashier or Finance Assistant.
• Sound knowledge of accounting software and packages is necessary.

Skills and Abilities: 

• Attention to details
• Ability to work without supervision
• Administrative skills and expertise in documentation and filling.

 
How to Apply 
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application letters; capability statements and CV’s to:recruitment@cpjglobal.org

Application Deadline  3rd August, 2016.