Chemonics International Inc., a leading international development firm based in Washington, D.C (www.chemonics.com, seeks qualified candidates for a five-year agricultural value-chain development project funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The positions will be based in Kano. Any successful candidates will possess the following:

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Chemonics International Inc., a leading international development firm based in Washington, D.C (www.chemonics.com, seeks qualified candidates for a five-year agricultural value-chain development project funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The positions will be based in Kano. Any successful candidates will possess the following:

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The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is seeking to employ suitable and qualified candidate for the Program Specialist, HIV Medical Transmission Prevention position in the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Nigeria office in Abuja.

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USAID Nigeria in Abuja is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the position of

Job Title: Basic Education Program Manager

Location: Abuja

Salary: FSN: N5,050,289.00 p.a    (Starting basic salary on FSN-ll Position Grade)

Basic Duties of the position

The incumbent will serve as an Activity Manager for selected education components of the activities that form the implementation core of the education strategy, which are implemented through cooperative agreements and contracts with US Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). The assigned portfolio focuses on managing the new, yet to be awarded, reading program.

He/she performs the full range of program management functions including, inter alia, ensuring grantees/contractors meet the full objectives of their scopes of work, advising on evaluations, ensuring program compliance with USAID policies and that the content and objectives of education projects ensure outcomes consistent with the Mission strategy. The incumbent provides direction in the planning, development, design, management and evaluation of projects, and will serve as the coordinator for public-private partnerships for the Education Team. S/he provides liaison roles for USAID with the Government of Nigeria education sector managers at the federal and state levels as well as work with other International Development Partners.

S/he tracks policy developments, legislative changes, technical developments in the field, etc, that affect USAID's activities and/or objectives and briefs local and visiting senior USAlD officials and US Embassy staff, as required, on the implementation of assigned activities in relation to host-country programs and priorities. The incumbent initiates and describes project ideas and initiatives in accordance with the education sector strategy, the current environment in Nigeria, the institutional capabilities and purposes of potential USAID recipients, resource availability and funding source. Conducts research, as necessary, on social and economic factors pertaining to education in Nigeria for input to these documents. Contributes to the development of conceptual frameworks and formulates plans for required implementation documentation.

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