The Imo State Government is implementing a World Bank Assisted Financing of Community and Social Development Project (CSDP). The project has the objective to increase access of poor to improved social and natural resources infrastructure services in a sustainable manner throughout Nigeria. This will be achieved through the provision of grant support to benefiting communities for implementation of community driven micro Projects under approved Community Development Plans (COPs).
In order to commence state level implementation of Additional Financing, the position below is available for employment:
Job Title: Operations Manager
Location: Imo
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervising and coordinating the overall activities of the Operations Department
- Supervising the processing of applications seeking State Agency funding and technical/management support
- Ensuring conduct of desk and field appraisals and forward reports to the Project Management Committee for review based on set criteria
- Provide overall supervision of formulation and implementation processes of CDPs and Micro-projects by CPMCs
- Ensuring the maintenance of records on all CUPs and Micro-projects on a continuous basis and passing on such
- Information to the M&E Department
- Ensure that requisite assistance is rendered to communities as at when required
- Liaising with relevant MDAs to provide technical and back-up support to Communities
- Consolidate annual work plans and budget of the Department
- Provide quarterly and annual projection for CDP and Micro-project implementations
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- A University Degree in Agriculture, Engineering, Extension Services, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Project Management and any other relevant Degree with at least twelve (12) years post qualification experience.
- Previous experience in Rural Development Projects or Extension Services shall be considered as additional advantage.
- Computer literacy is mandatory
Remuneration
This post attracts remuneration commensurate with the model of entry and in accordance with the terms and conditions applicable in the Imo State Public Service.
Application Closing Date
5th June, 2017.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications (signed and sealed) with valid email address and phone numbers which should be addressed and delivered to:
Dr. Paschal C. Obi,
The Principal Secretary to the Governor,
Government House, Owerri,
Imo State
Note: Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted