Vacancies: Training Manager, Coordinators
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RTI International is implementing a five year USAID funded Leadership, Advocacy, Empowerment, and Development (LEAD) project in Nigeria, a project aimed at improving governance and service delivery at the local government level.
These positions are open to residents of Nigeria only.
Position: Training Manager
Location: (Bauchi)
The Training Manager will oversee all logistical and coordination activities necessary for the conduct of LEAD capacity building and program events and activities. The position reports to the Senior Technical Manager
Specific Duties/Responsibilities:
- Responsibility for organization and implementation of LEAD LGA and civil society capacity building/ training activities, workshops, conferences, and stakeholder meetings, working with governance, fiscal management, civil society and service delivery specialists.
- Assists Operations and LGA Coordinators with logistical arrangements for approved field based program activities, events, etc.
- Works closely with LGA Coordinators and technical staff to ensure implementation of activities are completed according stated annual Work Plan activities, and approved Activity Implementation Plans, concept notes, budgets, event timelines, and reporting requirements.
- Facilitates collaboration with other USAID assisted programs when training needs or activities overlap
- As requested, provide direct input and support to LGA and CSO training needs assessment activities, as well as capacity building activities for designated stated officials and the House of Assembly.
- Provides direct support and assistance to program staff and LGA coordinators to design and deliver training to local government officials and civil society
- Provides written and verbal reports on program activities as required, working with Monitoring and Evaluation staff to ensure proper documentation and data gathering of LEAD events in meeting project monitoring indicators and targets.
- Coordinates information dissemination, training and other program activities with LGA Coordinators
- Other duties as assigned by the Technical Manager and project leadership.
Required Experience, Skills, and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and 10 years or Master’s degree plus 6 years’ experience
- Degree in Political Science, Public Administration, International Relations, Development Studies or related fields.
- Experience in Northern Nigeria preferred
- Excellent coordination, organizational, and managerial skills
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
- Fluency in English.
- Excellent team player who works well independently
Position: Coordinators- Local Government Area (LGA)
Location: (Bauchi and Sokoto)
The LGA Coordinator contributes to and assists in the coordination and implementation of all technical aspects of the LEAD local governance capacity building activities. We seek highly motivated and organized program specialists with proven track records of community development or organizing. LGA Coordinators will be based in offices located in the target LGAs.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Serve as the day to day LEAD contact with the LGA and civil society organizations (CSOs)
- Serve as crosscutting members of the overall program team
- Mobilize local government counterparts, civil society, media, citizens, and the private sector in each target LGA.
- Monitor the implementation of technical assistance and report on progress to the main office.
- Assist in organizing project sponsored events in the LGA
- Assists project leadership and program management with implementing an integrated approach toward the cros-sectorial coordination needed to achieve the project’s objects
Required Experience, Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and 6 years or Masters degree plus 3 years’ experience Degree in Political Science, Public Administration, or related fields
- Fluency in Hausa language.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
How to Apply:
To apply, Please email your cover letter and CV in reverse chronological order with position applied for as subject (including email and phone contact) to info@lead.rti.org on or before 7th July 2012. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer
