Head, Programmes & Projects at Workforce Management Centre

The Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission is a development coordination and management institution, set up as a strategic and action-oriented response to the desire and determination of the South Western States of Nigeria to create regional competitive advantage. The DAWN Commission is focused on fostering inclusive and aggressive economic growth that leverages the socio-economic potential of the Southwest region comprising Lagos, Oyo, Ogun Osun Ekiti, and Ondo.

The DAWN Commission is the strategic driver that has been set up to orchestrate and foster regional cooperation and integration as a catalyst for achieving sustainable and accelerated development of Western Nigeria.

In order to successfully design, develop, deploy and execute the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria, the Commission is seeking to hire world class talent and professionals with the competence and capacity to make the goals and strategic objective of The DAWN to become a reality through the following vacant roles

Job Title: Head, Programmes & Projects
Ref No: OSS/HPP/13

Responsibilities;

• Manage all events, conferences and project activity to ensure effectiveness, adherence to objectives and budgets
• Coordinate and prioritize the Commission’s project and activities
• Effectively work with project sponsor and stakeholders to complete project charter outlining scope, goals, deliverables, required resources, budget and timing
• Manage project execution and ensure compliance to agreed standards in line with the Commission’s needs

Requirements:

• Minimum of first degree; PMI certification is essential
• 5 years practical experience in project and event management preferably for a developmental organization involved in multi million naira projects.
• PMI certification is essential
• Practical experience in the use of project management tools and /or software packages
• Excellent communication, leadership, problem solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to elicit cooperation from stakeholders and other departments
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills (oral & written)

Application Closing Date
7th May, 2013

Method of Application
Qualified and interested applicants should please log on to http://jobs.wfmcentre.com/dawn/ to apply for only one role. Multiple applications will be disqualified