Enterprise Development Officer at the American University of Nigeria (AUN) - Borno and Adamawa

The American University of Nigeria was founded in response to the need for a world-class university in sub-Saharan Africa. The University’s mission is to provide quality education to Nigeria and Africa’s future leaders in order to equip them with the skills needed to solve development issues on the continent, and give them the knowledge needed to create solutions that will benefit their community, their country and, ultimately, the world.

In collaboration with a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), the American University of Nigeria, Yola, is seeking for:

Job Title: Enterprise Development Officer

Locations: Mubi /Maiduguri (Please indicate duty station you prefer on your application)
Department: Atiku Center (Livelihoods Intervention Project)
Nature of Employment: Project Assignment (Temporary)
Duration: Six (6) Months

Summary of Position

• Enterprise Development Officer (EDO) is responsible to facilitating the livelihood intervention communities to become self-reliant in pursuit of their common interests.
• The duties shall include but not limited to the promotion of optimal utilization of available resources. EDO will Identify, Plan & Manage livelihood project activities, including monitoring and evaluation of intervention program components; prepare and submit reports and other deliverables, conduct market research and assessments to match the project’s capabilities to market demands.

Position Requirements

• BA/B.Sc/HND in Marketing, Accounting or Economics with three years' experience in similar position supporting micro and small businesses with start-up and marketing.
• Demonstrated technical skills in coordination and development of activities related to cash transferring programming, micro-finance, credit unions and small business development
• Experience in project management including project planning and monitoring
• Experience with budget planning and expenditures monitoring
• Ability and proven experience in transferring knowledge and skills through formal and informal training of staff and volunteers and rural communities
• Strong communication and facilitation skills
• Strong commitment to team work and ability to work in a large team of volunteers.
• Exposure to work in cross-cultural environment
• Good English speaking and writing skills and proficiency in computers (user level)
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work under pressure

Other requirements, Abilities for the Position:

• Good understanding of the challenge and significance of building a new Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Development center
• Should have the ability to interact effectively with staff and partners
• Dynamic and innovative personality.
• Experience living and working in northern Nigeria will be an advantage

Description of Benefits
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the Project.

Application Closing Date
15th April, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Resumes, Cover Letters and References to: recruitment@aun.edu.ng 

Note

• The position being applied for should be the subject of the email.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• This position is local position and opens to indigenous and/or legal residents of Nigeria.
• AUN is an equal opportunity employer and strives to provide a culturally diverse workforce; we do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race creed, colour, nationality, origin, age, sex, religion and marital status.