Senior Project Officer - Economic Diversification at Stakeholder Democracy Network

Stakeholder Democracy Network is an International non-governmental organization that helps facilitate community development from a rights based perspective. SDN operates in the Niger Delta where it is trying to help the communities affected by oil exploitation and the challenges of resource curse. SDN has five pillar issues, these are: Access to energy, democratisation, environment, resilient communities and resources governance.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Project Officer - Economic Diversification

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job Purpose

• To lead on the design, implementation and monitoring of Economic Diversification projects under the 2- year Conflict and Stabilisation Programme in the Niger Delta region.
• This role will require the individual Intake full responsibility for the completion and success all the project and ensure adherence to SDN’s Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (PMEL) process.
  

Key Areas of Responsibilities

• Strategy and Programme Development 20%
• Programme implementation 60%
• External Relations and Communications 10%
• Fundraising 10%

Duties
Strategy and Programme Development:

• Assist in the development and implementation of SDN’s mission and vision in the Niger Delta
• Asset with regular macro/micro-economic analysis and themes in the Niger Delta
• Contribute to develop and deepen SDN’s understanding of the trends, opportunities and threats to
• Economic Diversification in the Niger Delta

Programme Implementation:

• Lead the process of planning, development and implementation of action pilot projects
• Lead the development and implementation of research and data collection processes representatives, civil society and other relevant project stakeholders
• Deliver insightful project communications that feed the SDN external communications process.

External Relations and Communications:

• Identify, build and leverage relationships that are key to promoting economic diversification in the Niger Delta
• Contribute in developing appropriate strategies for advocacy with key SDN partners.

Qualifications
Assessment of candidates will be based on proven experience and capacity with evidence of the following or equivalent experience as follows:

• Postgraduate degree in Business Administration or a related qualification
• At least 5 yesrs’ experience in business development and project management in the private sector in the Niger Delta
• Demonstrate knowledge and capacity in managing multiple projects for business growth
• Spoken and written fluency in English-Written articles/examples of your writing ability in relation to governance in Nigeria.

Salary
Commensurate with experience and education, with excellent benefits.

Application Closing Date
1st August, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a brief Covering Letter and Curriculum Vitae to "Daniel Bob-Manuel, Admin Officer, SDN via: daniel@stakeholderdemocracy.org with a copy to: ola_olu@stakeholderdemocracy.org and florence@stakeholderdemocracy.org with "Senior Project Officer - Economic Diversification" in the subject line

Note: Applications will be acknowledged but only shortlisted candidates will receive further correspondence.