Vacancies: Office Assistant, Driver
Imo State Government is now revalidating to establish the State Project Implementation Unit (SPIU) that would be responsible for implementing a World Bank Assisted Rural Access and Mobility Project (RAMP II). The main objective of RAMP II is to institionalize sustainable rehabilitation and maintenance of rural roads and other rural transport infrastructure in the State. It is expected that the implementation of the Rural Travel and Transport Programme will empower the Local Government Communities to participate in the management and provision of rural transport and services.
Imo State Government therefore requires the services of qualified and experienced candidates to fill the following positions in the SPIU responsible for RAMP in the State:
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above vacancies. Applicants are to submit seven (7) copies of written applications with same number of curriculum vitae.
Position: Office Assistant
Qualification and Experience
A minimum of OND/ School Certificate, etc in relevant field with minimum of (2) years post qualification experience. Excellent command of written spoken English; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to interact tactfully with people of all levels.
Computer literacy and typing speed of about 30 wpm is required. Demonstrable team spirit and strong desire to actively contribute to SPIU’s objectives. Any other duties as may be assigned by the Project Coordinator.
Responsibilities
General officer duties and assisting the Project Secretary /Office Manager
Position: Driver
Qualification and Experience
- Evidence of Primary Education, possession of WASC Certificate shall be an advantage. Ability to speak English and to interact tactfully with people of all levels. Possession of current professional driving license and a minimum of ten (10) years driving experience.
- Strong desire to actively contribute to SPIU’s objectives. Experience in corporate driving and competence in trouble shooting and minor repairs. Possession of capacity to work under pressure. Familiarity with Abuja and ability for long distance driving to any part of the country. Must be conversant, with the road safety traffic rules and regulations. Must have good health, good eyesight and appearance. Must be able to drive at night (good eye sight). Applicants must provide two guarantors who are serving public servants of Grade Level 12 and above.
- Training in defensive driving will be an advantage. Must not be above forty-five (45) years of age.
Responsibilities
In general the successful candidate will drive and ensure routine maintenance of the operational vehicles of the State Project Implementation Unit (SPIU) and carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the State Project Coordinator.
Method of Application
The State Project Management Unit (SPIU) of the Rural Access and Mobility Project (RAMP) now invites eligible candidates who are interested in the above mentioned position to send in ten (10) copies of their detailed curriculum vitae with cover letter indicating qualification experience in similar assignments. Availability of appropriate skills amongst others, etc, apply. The personal data should contain the following information:
i) Full Name
ii) Current contact address (in addition to mailing)
iii) Permanent home address
iv) Date and place of birth
v) Sex
vi) Marital Status and number of children
vii) Academic and professions with dates, name of institutions attended and degree/certificates obtained
viii) Working experience (positions held with dates and responsibilities with special achievement, if any)
ix) Present rank designation and salary
x) Names (with contact and mailing address) of three referees one of whom must be your current Head of Department.
Terms of Appointment
The terms of employment for these positions shall be stipulated in the appointment letters to be issued to successful candidates. Applications must be submitted to the address below on or before 23rd May, 2012
Note
It would be recalled that this same vacancy announcement was published in the Nigerian Daily Champion and the Sun Newspapers in the Month of June, 2010, therefore those who applied earlier and are still interested are free to reapply.
The Chairman, State Project Monitoring committee Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs Block 5, State Secretariat Complex, Owerri-Imo State Nigeria.
