Technical Assistant at A Newly Established Agency - Lagos

A newly established Agency in Lagos State seeks to engage suitably qualified candidate to fill the below position for its Chief Executive Officer:

Job Title: Technical Assistant
Duration of Assignment: 6 months (Renewable)

Job Responsibilities
The scope of responsibilities for this position includes:

• Developing Terms of Reference, supervision of consultancy services as well as the implementation and development of programs and other regulatory strategies
• Providing technical support on strategic planning and program design and development programs including Implementation, monitoring and evaluation of relevant projects
• Providing support for program growth through technical support of proposals and identification of opportunities for resource mobilization
• Initiate and support the establishment of partnership with organisations (NGO5, Private Sector and Government establishments) to promote the organisation’s mandate
• Initiate and maintain relationships and collaboration with relevant international development, government advocacy, donors, research and academic institutions
• Development of Revenue projections and framework for implementation and sustainability of the organisation.

Requirements
The ideal candidate for this position is expected to possess the following:

• Master’s degree in Project Management or a related field with 10 years’ experience in a similar role
• Must be able to demonstrate acute knowledge of Regulatory Principles
• Must demonstrate skills in proposal writing for public and,other donors, as well as project design and implementation skills
• Familiarity with strategic planning methodologies and guidelines development
• Must possess strong managerial, interpersonal and representation skills
• Willing to travel to provide technical assistance, capacity building, program implementation, monitoring and evaluation for up to one third of time
• Prior work experience in administrative role supporting a large team
• Ability to work and resolve problems independently and manage projects from concept to completion. and handle multiple projects with varying schedules and deadlines
• Advanced Computer skills including MS office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook and GIS)

Application Closing Date
4th February, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their application letters and resumes to

The Advertiser
P.O Box 4507
Marina, Lagos

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted