Community Institution Building Consultant (State & LGA Level) at Deloitte Nigeria

Deloitte Nigeria - Our client, a not for profit project with the objective to support women's improved livelihood opportunities in targeted communities of Nigeria is seeking to fill strategic position below:

Job Title: Community Institution Building Consultant (State & LGA Level)

Locations: Abia, Edo, Kebbi, Niger, Ogun and Taraba
Job Type: Contract

Job Summary

• Community Institution Building Consultants will provide technical support to the project in its efforts to implement the project in accordance with internationally recognized standards; and to help in building, a sustainable institutional capacity to achieve deliverables that are genuine and periodic; and have the full confidence of the stakeholders.
• The Consultant will engage a broad range of community actors in the formal and informal Institutions, such as Government Institutions, (NGOs), Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs) etc. to enable them contribute as partners investing in the sustainability and effectiveness of the project.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessment of the various institutions within the communities to understand the existing systems, structures and entry points; The result of the assessment will be utilized appropriately to reach the various stakeholders in the community
• Assist in the identification of project champions at state, LGA and Ward levels
• Work with the LGA and Wards to conduct the LGA assessment. This will be done in collaboration with the FPCU, SPCUs & LPIUs and others;
• The Consultant will partner with various community-based groups, from grassroots organizations to local and state departments, to build Institutional capacity and remove institutional barrier;
• Facilitate LGA missions for continuous engagement with SPCUs, LPIUS and other Stakeholders on Institution Building activities;
• Support in carrying out Project Capacity Building; as well as provision of cross-sectoral support within the project;
• Provide technical backstopping to the project by ensuring quality control of all Institution Building activities at all levels;
• Assess the Project’s technical, operational and human resources needs. This assessment should include recommendations for practical and cost-effective means of offering targeted assistance.
• Conduct an internal capacity assessment that evaluates existing structures, procedures and capacities; analyze expected workload; and identify areas where additional capacities need to be established.
• Build on the knowledge and capacity that is already present in the project; making more effective use of locally available resources; and introducing new knowledge in a way that is sustainable.
• Develop capacity to plan, organize and implement and manage different project Cycles in a professional, independent and sustainable manner over time.
• Any other task assigned by the Project Coordinator.

Requirements

• Master's in Economics, Finance, Human Resource Development.
• 10 years’ experience in Public Sector organizations.
• Experience of working with International donors e,g. The World Bank, AfDB, etc.
• Demonstrative knowledge of developing Capacity Building Plans.
• Knowledge of the GOK systems, policies and structures.
• Good knowledge of election management processes
• Knowledge of Public Policy Development
• Knowledge of Strategic Planning
• Proven ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people.

Application Closing Date
12th November, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: For State Level applications, applicants should specify their state of interest.