Institutional Development Advisors at RTI International - 6 Openings

RTI International is one of the world’s leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 3,700 provides research and technical services to governments and businesses in more than 75 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory testing and chemical analysis.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Institutional Development Advisor

Location: Abuja
Slots: 6 Openings

Responsibilities

• Your responsibilities will include supporting the program to create professionally managed and commercially oriented SWBs.
• This will include implementing activities to create a favorable environment for urban WASH sector reform
• Facilitating the development of a clear and coherent WASH policy, defining an institutional and regulatory framework and coordinating the development of the appropriate legal framework.
• Your other role will be to support the transformation agenda through supporting the creation of autonomous SWBs based on good corporate governance structures
• This means supporting the SWBs to adopt a corporate structure, including management and a professional board of directors that represent a diverse cross-section of stakeholders and possible shareholders (including consumer interests) with clearly defined roles and responsibilities. Facilitate the development of appropriate organizational structures and other HR related functions for the transformed SWB.
• Facilitating the development and execution of incentives and performance-based contracts including defining performance monitoring and assessment approaches with clearly defined KPIs.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least a Master's Degree in Institutional Development, Corporate Governance, Regulatory Reforms, Engineering, Development Studies or any such related fields
• A minimum of Master’s Degree and 6 years of experience or Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of experience post qualification experience in any of the above areas
• Expertise in performance and utility performance improvement and specific expertise in areas including HR management, strategic planning, training and capacity building, financial management, and/or customer satisfaction and engagement
• Experience in designing and undertaking institutional restructuring will be an added advantage
• Knowledge and understanding of WASH policy development, regulatory reform and social accountability.

Remuneration

• We offer a highly competitive remuneration.

Application Closing Date
12th October, 2018.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Application Letters and a CV's as one single Word document to: NigeriaEmployment@rti.org The title/subject of your email and application should be the position you are applying for.

Note

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basishence. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
• Only shortlisted candidates will receive an invitation for an interview
• Women are strongly encouraged to apply
• Successful candidate will be subjected to a pre-employment background investigation.