Project Management Advisor at VSO Nigeria

VSO is the world's leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in 34 developing countries. VSO's high-impact approach involves bringing people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action, and change lives to make the world a fairer place.

VSO has been operating across Nigeria since 1958 and has accompanied the country through complex social change and growth. As part of its current country strategy 2012-15, VSO Nigeria works with poor and marginalized young men and women in an integrated way and to shape our responses based on the needs and priorities they identify. We relate to youth as both ultimate beneficiaries, as well as our key facilitators of social change. We focus on children (boys and girls), adolescent girls and boys (10-19 years range) and young men and women (20- 35 years).

Job Title: Project Management Advisor

Location: Lagos

Role overview

• This position will build the capacity of national volunteers and local partners on project management skills such as project design, planning, monitoring and evaluation, learning and impact assessment.
• He/ she will support a group of volunteer team leaders/ project officers in acquiring project management skills through coaching, mentoring and facilitating experiential learning.
• This position will also play a support role in stakeholder partnerships and development of new partners.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience Required

• You have a Masters' degree in Business Administration, Development Management or equivalent.
• You have at least 5 years specific work experience in training and capacity-building.
• You are Proactive, entrepreneurial and Good organizational skills.
• You have Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and able to form good relationships with public and private partners.
• You have a Strong interest in Technical/ Vocational Training
• You are very Fluent in English and a great team player.
• Previous experience in Africa is recommended, in particular in Nigeria/West Africa.
• Knowledge of Hausa language is desired
• Willingness to work in a difficult environment where basic amenities (electricity, internet etc) is a challenge .
• Experience in working with people from diverse backgrounds.

Application Closing Date
17th March, 2015

Interview/Assessment Date(s)
TBC

Start Date
To be Confirmed

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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