State Sector Manager at Fourcore Integrated Services

Fourcore is driven by a vision to reform the public sector through energizing key economic sectors and translating policies to service using technology solutions and sustainable business models with the overarching objective of realizing widespread social impact and transformation.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: State Sector Manager

Location: Minna, Niger
Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The State Sector Manager shall be responsible for the management of a full program portfolio centred around the provision of technological solutions to peculiar revenue generation and collection challenges faced by state governments in Nigeria. 
• The State Sector Manager will also be responsible for the development of innovative project concepts for a sub-national government in close collaboration with key stakeholders, including government agencies, technology development team, other team members, etc.

Duties

• Executive and mid-level stakeholder engagement and management to ensure delivery of aligned and strategic client services.
• Achieve business objectives while engaging with multi-level stakeholders and provide stable and clear leadership through communication of project roadmaps, strategy and products.
• Lead the planning, execution, operation, administration and monitoring of project expansion initiatives, including defining project scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines, and developing detailed project plans and schedules.
• Manage project resources, including project and development team members, and allocate resources effectively to ensure project success.
• Deploy technology-driven financial management platforms that provide transparency and efficiency in the collection of revenue, administration of taxes and payroll management.
• Achieve sustainable increase in revenue generation and institutionalize financial management practices.
• Evolve new revenue models from inactive or sub-optimal revenue sources.
• Drive active reforms for effective revenue and tax administration.
• Provide support to the Executive Management team.
• Coordinate project activities and tasks, including assigning responsibilities, monitoring progress, and tracking project milestones, implementation, deliverables, activation and expansion to ensure timely completion in line with project objectives.
• Implement IT strategies that deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, and develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans to address potential challenges and ensure project success.
• Communicate and collaborate with project stakeholders, including clients, team members, executives, and external partners, to ensure alignment and transparency throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead project meetings, workshops, and status updates, providing updates on project progress, challenges, and achievements, and facilitating discussions to address issues and drive decision-making.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Perform other responsibilities as may be assigned by the management.

Education & Professional Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field with minimum of 3 years professional experience.
• Previous experience working in IT, financial services sector or tax-related field is preferred.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and proficiency in project management tools and software.
• Fluency in indigenous languages and knowledge of the local culture is preferred.
• Knowledge of finance and fintech sector in Nigeria.
• Experience in Project Management is an added advantage
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong writing and presentation skills, and communication abilities.
• Proven leadership qualities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Attention to details and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to carry out responsibilities independently with minimal technical support from Supervisor.

Application Closing Date
30th May, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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