DEVELOPMENT SECTOR CAREER OPPORTUNITES
A national not for profit, nongovernmental organization is about to implement a community owned power project in a targeted community in the Niger Delta
The project is expected to last for 2 years and successful candidates for all positions should be prepared to assume duties as soon as possible after the offer of appointment
- PROJECT MANAGER
Under the direct supervision of the MD
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for the management and coordination of all project activities
- Responsible for the implementation of project activities and daily management of the project office and personnel in line with agreed workplan and budget
- Ensure the project produces the expected results to the required standard of quality and within the specific constraints of time and cost
- Maintain effective communication with both the representative of the external project partners and the MD providing them with regular implementation updates as may be required
- Budget tracking and M&E of field activities in line with agreed plans
- Coordinate activities with stakeholders particularly the community, project consultants/contractors and relevant government agencies
- Support the external project partners as they apply appropriate procedures that ensure accountability, transparency and competitiveness in the procurement and contracting aspects of the project
- Ensure strict adherence to the projects health, safety an environment procedures
REQUIREMENTS
- First degree in social science or other related fields
- Masters degree is a plus
- At least 10 years experience in relevant areas with at least 5 years experience in the design, implementation and management of development projects
- Experience in the Niger Delta is preferred
- Proficiency in MS office tools and other software
- Proactive, team oriented with strong leadership and management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ready to travel in the Niger Delta
- Experience in managing donor funded projects is required
- FIELD OFFICERS
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Overall responsibility of the MD
- Direct supervision of the project manager, the field officers will be responsible for the implementation and coordination of the activities of different components of the project at the community level
- Support the project manager in formulating strategies for achieving results for the different components as outlined in project workplan
- Implement and monitor relevant component plans and activities following project implementation and M&E plans in line with good practices that will ensure suitability
- Establish close working relationships with all relevant stakeholders of the project especially the target community
- Engage with all relevant stakeholders particularly the community and relevant government agencies and regularly provide accurate information that will guide appropriate management decisions towards the achievement of project objectives
- Contribute to the adherences of all HSE guidelines
REQUIREMENTS
- First degree in social science or other related fields
- At least 5 years related experience with proven experience of strong negotiation and relationship building skills
- Proficiency in MS office tools and other software
- Proactive, team oriented with strong leadership and management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ready to travel in the Niger Delta
- Experience working with donor agencies is a plus
- Willingness to operate from a community setting/office is essential
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Send resumes not more than 5 pages with application letter within 2 weeks to: gtpjobs2012@gmail.com
