Vacancies: State Project Coordinators, Program Specialist Microenterprise Development
OIC International (OICI) in collaboration with the Northern Nigerian State Governments is implementing the Entrepreneurship Development Centre (EDC); a 5 year assess-design-implement project funded by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). OICI is seeking to recruit qualified individuals to fill the positions below at the just launched CBN-EDC program in Jigawa; Katsina, Zamfara states and proposed centres: Kaduna, Kebbi and Sokoto States.
Position: State Project Coordinators (SPC)
She/he typically reports to a Program Manager, Training.
Job Description
- Develop, coordinate and implement all tasks that relate to CBN-EDC project
- Establish and maintain relationships with prospective stakeholders within the state
- Ensures that each team member understands their responsibilities and accountabilities
- Preparing and complies budgetary and progress reports
Qualification and Experience
- Candidate must possess minimum Masters Degree in Community Development; Agricultural/Social Sciences; or Developmental Studies;
- Should have at least 5 years progressively professional-level experience in development-related work;
- Excellent Computer skills in MS Word Excel and Power Point are required to manage activity goals and achievements and good Writing skills.
Position: Program Specialist Microenterprise Development (PSMED)
She/He typically reports to a State Project Coordinator
Job Description
- Help design, build and deliver practical products and services to beneficiaries to start small business and keep them growing, including workshops, practicial worksheets, templates and other tools;
- Conduct training workshops and counseling to help clients; and
- Assist in business plan development and implementation.
Qualification and Experience
- Candidate must possess minimum Bachelor Degree in any relevant field;
- Should have at least 3 years working experience in development-related work
- Excellent Computer; writing; interpersonal; problem solving; and leadership skills.
- Ability to understand and analyze local, regional, and national business challenges and opportunities
How to Apply
Interested applicants for any of the above mentioned must submit the following to the HR/Administration Manager, oicnigeria@oici.org or the application will not be considered.
- A typewritten (one-page) application applying for the position interested, addressing minimum requirements as advertised.
- A current Curriculum vitae or Resume listing all job responsibilities; plus any other documentation (eg. Certificates of degrees earned)
- Please indicate position title as well as indicating the state of preference as the subject of the Email
- Multi applications will be automatically disqualified.
Preference will be given to people resident and familiar with the local terrain and must be able to speak the local languages in the selected states.
Closing Date
All applications should be submitted on or before 3.00pm GMT; February 8th, 2011.
