Project Officer, IEC and Training at the Yobe State Agency for Community and Social Development

Yobe State Agency for Community and Social Development - The Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has received a credit/loan from World Bank /International Development association (IDA) towards the Community and Social Development Project (CSDP) The objective of the CSDP is to increase access of people (In rural communities) in the state to improved social and natural resources infrastructure service in a sustainable manner through the provision of grant support to communities. The project will be implemented over a five year period.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title Project Officer, IEC and Training

Location: Yobe

Responsibilities

• Supervise and carrying out promotions and outreach programme to create awareness of State Agency’s activities.
• Facilitate the carrying out of advocacy for the CSDP at the state level through information; education and communication (IEC) campaigns;
• Ensure linkage with relevant ministries/agencies on integrating_collective action and mobilization of resources, for sectoral development plans;
• Undertake regular skill gap analysis of project staff; line ministries, LGRC and CPMC members and identity requisite training to address;
• Supervise all training delivery to CPMCs and LGRCS in liaison with relevant SA staff and line ministries staff.
• Prepare budget estimates and annual work plan for training, information, education and communication activities of the SA;
• Maintain links with and update knowledge of other agencies programmes on advocacy, sensitization and awareness and communication;
• Be responsible for preparing periodic reports on progress in advocacy, mobilisation and awareness, measured against the targets of annual work plans and legal funding requirements (eg IDA/donor requirements);
• Responsible for communication materials development; Organize learning events for stakeholders;
• Coordinate and facilitate COD cross-learning events and information sharing amongst stake holders;
• Monitoring and coordination of Information, Education and Communication activities;
• Any other duties as may be assigned by Manager, Operations.

Qualification and Experience

• At least a first degree or HND in Social Sciences, Natural Resources Sciences, Rural Environmental Development, Agric Extension with at least 5 years post qualification experience part of which must relate to training and social analysis, especially rural appraisals.
• Computer literacy is compulsory and experience in community level facilitation and mobilization is an added advantage.

Terms and Conditions

• The appointment is for the period of the life of the project with six month probation period. However, Civil servant found suitable will be engaged as seconded officer and will continue to enjoy salary from their employers with Productivity Allowance from the project.
• The remuneration is attractive and in commensurate with the mode of entry and in accordance with the CSDP Staff Regulation and conditions of service

Application Closing Date
22nd March, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send 10 copies of their CV's to:
The General Manager,
Yobe State Agency for Community and Social Development,
Commissioners Quarters Layout,
Off Bukar Abba Ibrahim Way,
Damaturu,
Yobe State.