Non-Governmental Organization Provides Employment Opportunity In Rivers State

A national not-for-profit, non-governmental organization is seeking qualified individuals to fill the following positions in its office in Rivers State. The organization shall be implementing a community based poverty alleviation and environmental sanitation project in three target communities in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The project is expected to run for a period of 2 years and successful candidates for all positions should be prepared to assume duties as soon as possible after the offer of appointment. 

Location: Port Harcourt (River State)


A.) 1 Project Manager 

Responsibilities:

• Project Manager reports to the Programme Co-ordinator
• Responsible for the management of the project;
• Line Management responsibility for project staff and consultants; 
• Responsible for project’s property and assets. 

• Work with the Programme Co-ordinator to agree on the project implementation strategies, monthly and annual work plans and budgets;
•  Provide monthly narrative and financial reports for the project, against monthly work plans;
•  Plan and supervise with Administrator, the procurement plan in accordance to project sponsors guidelines;
•  Implement the project’s Monitoring and Evaluation plan through regular and prompt collection of data and reporting, providing monthly updates as per the project's M&E matrix;
• Overall responsibility for the high quality implementation of project activities; specifically these duties include:

                                   i.) Establishment of multi-stakeholder Project Steering Committee;

                                  ii.) Develop relationships with local and regional government authorities; civil society leaders and the formal and informal private sector to encourage their support for the project;

                                 iii.) Development and implementation of a business development programme for MSEs;

                                 iv.) Organisation and facilitation of functional skills workshops and post training support;

                                  v.) Selection of, and support to, 6 PPP micro-projects working in urban service delivery;

                                 vi.) Development and implementation of a training programme for local government:

                                vii.) Development of a communications strategy and the implementation of awareness-raising, civic education and advocacy training and support activities;
 

• Work with the Programme Co-ordinator to explore opportunities for scaling up the approach and methodology to other areas of Port Harcourt, and other cities in the Niger Delta;
• Take a pro-active approach to developing new partnerships, and encouraging the spread of new ‘waste to wealth’ technologies in Port Harcourt;
• Supervise the production of communication and visibility materials in accordance with the donor guidelines;
• Carry out other duties related to the position of Project Manager as requested by the Programme Co-ordinator

Requirements:

• Relevant third level qualification in development or related fields
• At least 10 years experience in programme management working with an International/ national development NGO:
• Strong organizational management and planning skills:
• Strong budgeting and financial management skills:
• Excellent analytical, report writing:
• Experience in implementing and managing donor funded projects, specifically of EC:
• Ability to support, manage and develop national staff and consultants
• Experience in cooperating with local organisations/ capacity building
• Experience in working with communities
• Business development experience and strong understanding of the small business context in Nigeria
• Very flexible and with a positive attitude
• Dynamic and willing to take initiative to complete tasks assigned 
• Excellent knowledge of English written and spoken
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office programs
   

Desirable:

• Demonstrable understanding of PPPs
• Good understanding of key urban waste management concepts and approaches:

B.) 1 Field Officer
 
Responsibilities:

• The Field Officer is under the overall responsibility of the Managing Director, and the direct supervision of the Project Manager
• Will be responsible for the implementation and coordination of the activities of different components of the projects at the community level.
•  Support the Project Manager in formulating strategies for achieving results for the different components as outlined in project work plan.
•  Implement and monitor relevant component plans and activities following project implementation and M & E plans in line with good. practices that will ensure sustainability.
•  Establish close working relationships with all relevant stakeholders of the project, especially the target community.
• Continually engage with all relevant stakeholders, particularly the community and relevant government agencies and regularly provide accurate information that will guide appropriate management decisions towards the achievement of project objectives
•  Contribute to the adherence of all HSE guidelines.
•  Perform other duties assigned by the Project Manager.
   

Requirements:
 

• A first degree in social sciences, or related fields.
• Extensive experience working on multi-stakeholder projects.
• A minimum of 5 years relevant work experience.
• Proven experience of strong negotiation and relationship building skills.
• Proficiency in the innovative use of MS office package.
• Must be proactive, team-oriented with strong analytical skills and ability to work independently and within a team.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and within a team.
• Must be able to travel extensively in the Niger Delta.
• Experience working with donor agencies will be an advantage but willingness to operate from a community setting/office is essential.

 Duration: 12 months

Remuneration:

Attractive and competitive.

Starting Date: September 2012

Application Closing Date: 17 August, 2012

Method Of Application:

Interested candidates should forward their letters of application and resumes (not more than 5 pages), quoting the appropriate positions, to info@anpez.org.