The Katsina State Government has applied for credit from the International Development Association (IDA) arm of the World Bank towards the implementation of the Community and Social Development Project (CSDP). The Objective of the CSDP is to increase access of poor people in the state to improved Social and Natural Resources Infrastructure Services in a sustainable manner through the provision of grant support to communities.
The Katsina State Agency for Community and Social Development Project now invites applications from suitably qualified candidates from the Public and Private sector for recruitment into the vacant position below:
Job Title: General Manager
Location: Katsina
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Exercise the powers and functions of the State Agency as provided for in section 4.3
- Be in-charge of General administration of the (SUP
- Manage State Agency personnel
- Be the accounting officer of the State Agency
- Gives approval for proposal of COPs recommended by the State Agency Management Committee
- Authorise expenditure in accordance with the annual budget and work programme of the State Agency as approved by BOD
- Represent the State Agency in all its dealings with third parties at the level of management
- Conduct dialogue with donors and those capable of providing complimentary technical and administrative skills and financial resources
- Delegate his authority to the staff of the agency to the extent necessary for the efficient performance of the activities of CSDP
- Perform such other duties as may be required for the effective functioning of the State Agency
- Ensure regular reporting and adherence to the State Agency reporting relationship with tire Project Financial
- Management Unit (PFMU) of the state
Minimum Qualification and Experience
- A University Degree in Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Engineering and/or any other relevant Degree with at least fifteen (15) years post qualification experiences in the private or public sector, five of which must be at Management level.
- A higher degree and experience in the management of Rural Development Projects shall be an added advantage.
Application Closing Date
22nd February, 2016.
Method of Application
The Katsina State Community and Social Development Agency (KTCSDA) request 10 copies each of their CV's and applications to:
The Office of the Honourable Commissioner,
Ministry of Lands and Surveys,
State Secretariat Complex,
IBB Way, Dandagoro,
Katsina State.