Project Co-Ordinator recruitment at Samuelson Management Limited

Samuelson vacancy

Samuelson Management Limited invites applications to fill the vacant position of: Project Co-Ordinator. The ideal candidate should possess a good degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Economics, Agronomy or related fields with 10-15 years experience. The selected candidate will act as the representative of the Implementing Agency of the State and shall directly interface with the Partners. The candidate shall be engaged on a performance-based contract for 3 years, with the option to renew for the same period. In furtherance of its determination to transform the agricultural sector and make the State a food basket, while providing veritable jobs for its people, the Rivers State Government is establishing a multifaceted, cornerstone agricultural and agro industrial project in the State in an area of over 3,000 hectares of land. The project will be based on the novel and innovative Israeli Moshav model.

SAMUELSON has been engaged by the State Government to identify an exceptional, proactive, experienced and versatile individual to fill the position of Co-ordinator for the project.

The successful candidate shall act as the representative of the Implementing Agency of the State and shall directly interface with the Partners. The candidate shall be engaged on a performance-based contract for 3 years, with the option to renew for the same period.

Samuelson Management Limited is recruiting to fill the below position:

Position: Project Co-Ordinator

Location: Rivers State

Responsibilities

Act as representative of the State Agency on the project

Provide oversight for the project in line with its goals and objectives

Oversee and coordinate the work of the Project Office and manage community relations issues

Work with Agency management and the Partners on the project scope, plans, goals, deliverables, risk identification /mitigation and timelines

Track project deliverables using appropriate tools and regularly reports to Agency management, including undertaking field inspections of work being carried out to ascertain status and ensure that project deliverables are met

Constantly monitor and report on project progress, problems/ challenges and solutions to all stakeholders

Qualifications

A good bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Economics, Agronomy or related fields

A combination of training, education and experience In Project Management with professional Certification In Project Management desirable

10 - 15 years proven work experience In large project management capacity (projects of over N500 million budget), especially large agricultural projects

Proven experience in strategic planning and community relations management for large projects

Application Closing Date

17th September, 2012

Method of Application

All qualified and interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates should send their applications in confidence with detailed CURRICULUM VITAE (including telephone number(s) and an email address) within 2 weeks from the date of this publication indicating Ref: CO-ORDINATOR AGRIC PROJECT to: recruiting@samuelson.com.ng or P. 0. Box 5924, Lagos