Vacancies: Head (Programmes & Projects), Head (Systems & Finance)
JOIN THE TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS DRIVING THE DAWN OF A NEW WESTERN NIGERIA
The Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission is a development coordination and management institution, set up as a strategic and action-oriented response to the desire and determination of the South Western States of Nigeria to create regional competitive advantage. The DAWN Commission is focused on fostering inclusive and aggressive economic growth that leverages the socio-economic potential of the Southwest region comprising Lagos, Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Ekiti, and Ondo.
The DAWN Commission is the strategic driver that has been set up to orchestrate and foster regional cooperation and integration as a catalyst for achieving sustainable and accelerated development of Western Nigeria.
In order to successfully design, develop, deploy and execute the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria, the Commission is seeking to hire world class talent and professionals with the competence and capacity to make the goals and strategic objective of The DAWN to become a reality through the following vacant roles:
Position: Head (Programmes & Projects) -DAC/HPP/13
Responsibilities;
- Manage all events, conferences and project activity to ensure effectiveness, adherence to objectives and budgets
- Coordinate and prioritize the Commission’s project and activities in line with the Commission’s needs
- Effectively work with project sponsor and stakeholders to complete project charter outlining scope, goals, deliverables, required resources, budget and timing
Requirements:
- Minimum of first degree; PMI certification is essential
- 5 years practical experience in project and event management preferably for a developmental organization involved in multi million naira projects
- Practical experience in the use of project management tools and /or software packages
- Excellent leadership, problem solving, and analytical skills
- Ability to elicit cooperation from stakeholders and other departments
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
Position: Head (Systems & Finance) -DAC/HSF/13
Responsibilities;
- Develop policies and procedures that facilitate operational efficiency of the Commission in the areas of Information Technology, Human Resources, Office Administration and Finance
- Coordinate staff management and general administration -staff discipline, performance management etc
- Prepare the Commissions’ operational, financial and other periodic reports, corporate plans and other reporting requirements and submit to the Board for information and/or approval as the case may be
- Manage vendors Service Level Agreements and ensure compliance towards delivery excellent service to the Commission.
- Ensure the Commissions complies with all statutory and external requirements and regulations
- Assist the Commission in developing strategies for fund raising and management of such funds.
Requirements:
- Minimum of first degree in Accounting, Economics or any Numerate discipline
- ACCA, CIMA, ACA and any relevant functional professional qualification will be an added advantage.
- At least five (5) years’ experience in a leadership capacity in a similar position.
- Management accounting experience including budgeting, forecasting, monthly reporting is an added advantage
- Proven ability for implementing and monitoring financial controls and creating processes and procedures
- Strong analytical skills with attention to details
How to Apply:
Qualified and interested applicants should please log on to: http://jobs.wfmcentre.com/dawn to apply for only one role. Multiple applications will be disqualified.
Application closes on 7th May, 2013.
