OIC International Job: Recruitment for State Project Coordinators, Program Specialist Microenterprise Development

OIC International Job: Recruitment for State Project Coordinators, Program Specialist Microenterprise Development

THE ORGANIZATION:

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.

POST TITLE: State Project Coordinators (SPC)

He/She typically reports to a Program Manager, Training.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop, coordinate and  implement all tasks that relate to CBN-EDC project
 

2. Establish and maintain relationships with prospective stakeholders within the state
 

3. Ensures that each team member understands their responsibilities and accountabilities
 

4. Preparing and complies budgetary and  progress reports

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Candidate must possess minimum Masters Degree in Community Development; Agricultural/Social Sciences; or  Developmental Studies;
 
2. Should have  at least  5 years  progressively professional-level experience in development-related work;
 
3. Excellent Computer skills in MS Word Excel and Power Point are  required to manage activity goals and achievements and good Writing skills.

POST TITLE: Program Specialist Microenterprise Development (PSMED)

He/She typically reports to a State Project Coordinator

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. 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;
 

2. Conduct training workshops and  counseling to help clients; and
 

3. Assist in business plan development and implementation.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Candidate must possess minimum Bachelor Degree in any relevant field;
 

2. Should have at least 3 years working experience in development-related work
 

3. Excellent Computer; writing; interpersonal; problem solving; and leadership skills.
 

4. Ability to understand and analyze local, regional, and national business challenges and opportunities

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

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.

1. A typewritten (one-page) application applying for the position interested, addressing minimum requirements as advertised.
 

2. A current Curriculum vitae or Resume listing all job responsibilities;  plus any other documentation (eg. Certificates of  degrees earned)
 

3. Please indicate position title as well as indicating  the  state of preference as the subject of the Email
 

4. 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.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

All applications should be submitted on or before 3.00pm GMT; February 8^th, 2011.