Non-Governmental Organization Provides Employment Opportunity In Rivers State

A national not-for-profit, non-governmental organization is seeking qualified individuals to fill the following positions in its office in Rivers State. The organization shall be implementing a community based poverty alleviation and environmental sanitation project in three target communities in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The project is expected to run for a period of 2 years and successful candidates for all positions should be prepared to assume duties as soon as possible after the offer of appointment.

Location: Port Harcourt (River State)

A.) 1 Project Manager

Responsibilities:

Project Manager reports to the Programme Co-ordinator

Responsible for the management of the project;

Line Management responsibility for project staff and consultants;

Responsible for project’s property and assets.

Roles:

Work with the Programme Co-ordinator to agree on the project implementation strategies, monthly and annual work plans and budgets;

 Provide monthly narrative and financial reports for the project, against monthly work plans;

 Plan and supervise with Administrator, the procurement plan in accordance to project sponsors guidelines;

 Implement the project’s Monitoring and Evaluation plan through regular and prompt collection of data and reporting, providing monthly updates as per the project's M&E matrix;

Overall responsibility for the high quality implementation of project activities; specifically these duties include:

                                   i.) Establishment of multi-stakeholder Project Steering Committee;

                                  ii.) Develop relationships with local and regional government authorities; civil society leaders and the formal and informal private sector to encourage their support for the project;

                                 iii.) Development and implementation of a business development programme for MSEs;

                                 iv.) Organisation and facilitation of functional skills workshops and post training support;

                                  v.) Selection of, and support to, 6 PPP micro-projects working in urban service delivery;

                                 vi.) Development and implementation of a training programme for local government:

                                vii.) Development of a communications strategy and the implementation of awareness-raising, civic education and advocacy training and support activities;

Work with the Programme Co-ordinator to explore opportunities for scaling up the approach and methodology to other areas of Port Harcourt, and other cities in the Niger Delta;

Take a pro-active approach to developing new partnerships, and encouraging the spread of new ‘waste to wealth’ technologies in Port Harcourt;

Supervise the production of communication and visibility materials in accordance with the donor guidelines;

Carry out other duties related to the position of Project Manager as requested by the Programme Co-ordinator

Requirements:

Relevant third level qualification in development or related fields

At least 10 years experience in programme management working with an International/ national development NGO:

Strong organizational management and planning skills:

Strong budgeting and financial management skills:

Excellent analytical, report writing:

Experience in implementing and managing donor funded projects, specifically of EC:

Ability to support, manage and develop national staff and consultants

Experience in cooperating with local organisations/ capacity building

Experience in working with communities

Business development experience and strong understanding of the small business context in Nigeria

Very flexible and with a positive attitude

Dynamic and willing to take initiative to complete tasks assigned

Excellent knowledge of English written and spoken

Computer literacy in Microsoft Office programs

Desirable:

Demonstrable understanding of PPPs

Good understanding of key urban waste management concepts and approaches:

B.) 1 Field Officer

Responsibilities:

The Field Officer is under the overall responsibility of the Managing Director, and the direct supervision of the Project Manager

Will be responsible for the implementation and coordination of the activities of different components of the projects at the community level.

 Support the Project Manager in formulating strategies for achieving results for the different components as outlined in project work plan.

 Implement and monitor relevant component plans and activities following project implementation and M & E plans in line with good. practices that will ensure sustainability.

 Establish close working relationships with all relevant stakeholders of the project, especially the target community.

Continually engage with all relevant stakeholders, particularly the community and relevant government agencies and regularly provide accurate information that will guide appropriate management decisions towards the achievement of project objectives

 Contribute to the adherence of all HSE guidelines.

 Perform other duties assigned by the Project Manager.

Requirements:

A first degree in social sciences, or related fields.

Extensive experience working on multi-stakeholder projects.

A minimum of 5 years relevant work experience.

Proven experience of strong negotiation and relationship building skills.

Proficiency in the innovative use of MS office package.

Must be proactive, team-oriented with strong analytical skills and ability to work independently and within a team.

Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and within a team.

Must be able to travel extensively in the Niger Delta.

Experience working with donor agencies will be an advantage but willingness to operate from a community setting/office is essential.

 Duration: 12 months

Remuneration:

Attractive and competitive.

Starting Date: September 2012

Application Closing Date: 17 August, 2012

Method Of Application:

Interested candidates should forward their letters of application and resumes (not more than 5 pages), quoting the appropriate positions, to info@anpez.org.