State Team Lead (STL) at RTI International - 3 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: State Team Lead (STL)

Location: Abuja
Slot: 3 Openings

Job Description

• The Sate Team Lead will be responsible for the overall implementation of the E-WASH project reform activities across sectors i.e. utility operations, financial and human resources at the state level.
• The STL will also be responsible for ensuring high level stakeholder engagement, building strong relationships with state-level counterparts particularly within the state water board (SWB) to ensure the sustainability and effectiveness of reform efforts.
• Lead efforts for technical assistance to and capacity of counterparts to deliver high-quality services.
• Oversee the delivery of services from short term experts and support the overall harmonization of institutional and community efforts at state level. Liaise with security, finance and M&E counterparts to support state-level implementation. Oversee state level advisors.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least a Master's Degree and 9 years of experience or Bachelor's Degree and 12 years of experience in either policy, institutional development, engineering, environment and such related fields.
• At least 9 years proven experience in leadership positions in a water and sanitation sector institution.
• Expertise in performance and process improvement for institutions, understanding of capacity assessment tools and knowledge of utility operations or policy framework.
• Proven ability to effectively engage with and build capacity of government counterparts
• Demonstrated strength in diplomacy and consensus building to support reform and institutional change efforts.
• Experience is managing a multi-sectoral team.

Application Closing Date
12th October, 2018.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Application Letters and 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.