Head of Unit, Labor Intensive Public Works (LIPW) at Adamawa State Government

Adamawa State Community and Social Development Agency (AD-CSDA) was established to provide social services to rural communities using Community-Driven Development (CDD) approach. The Agency is one of the Platforms selected by the State for implementation of Result Area 1 - “Increased social transfers, basic services, and livelihood support to poor and vulnerable households” under Nigeria COVID 19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) Program.

The Objective of NG-CARES is to expand access to livelihood support and food security services, and grants for poor and vulnerable households and firms. Results Area 1 alms to support the government’s efforts in scaling up safety net services that provide consumption and livelihood support to the increasing number of poor and vulnerable households in the State.

The Agency therefore wishes to invite eligible individuals to indicate their interest in providing their services in the under-listed position:

Job Title: Head of Unit, Labor Intensive Public Works (LIPW)

Location: Adamawa

Responsibilities

• Make provision for and follow-up on state government release of required amount for payment of beneficiaries and other ancillary expenses by the state government
• Based on agreed annual deliverables (outcomes and outputs), prepare annual work plans, budgets plan detailing expected supplementary operating costs for PWF as input to the SA annual budget and plans
• Manage the day-to-day activities of LIPW
• Carry out social and environmental safeguards screening and management and M&E
• Work with LGAs and ward committees on community-oriented interventions or activities
• Carry out activities in collaboration-with other MDAs and private sector organizations
• Coordinate and supervise the transfer of materials to communities and participants where applicable
• Coordinate LIPW related M & E work
• Prepare regular reports for SA and
• Disseminate information to communities and other stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least a first degree in Social Sciences, Natural Resources Sciences, Rural Environmental Development, Agricultural extension or any other related field.
• He / she must be a civil servant with Adamawa State Government on minimum of GL 14. and a minimum of 10 years post qualification experience part of which must relate to training and social analysis, especially rural appraisals.
• Computer literacy is compulsory and experience in community level facilitation and mobilization is an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
Monday; 29th March, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a written Application and a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) 9 copies each and all credentials / documents are to be submitted to the SA at address below:
The Board Chairman,
Adamawa State Community and Social Development Agency,
No. 57 Atiku Abubakar Road, Jimeta-Yola,
Adamawa State.

An electronic copy should also be sent to the e-mail: [email protected] Using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Further information can be obtained at the address above during office hours [from 09 hours to 1600 hours] Monday through Friday (Except Public Holidays) from the Board Chairman, Tel: +234(0)706 762 8077.