Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) Latest Jobs in Nigeria: Recruitment for 7 Job Positions

THE ORGANIZATION:

Partnership initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) is a foundation established to provide support for socio-economic development programmes in the Niger Delta. The foundation will be funding programmes in partnership with other donors from the public and private sector, seeking to create dynamic, multi-stakeholder partnerships that take full advantage

of the synergies of involving diverse organizations and interests.

The Economic Development Centre (EDC) will generate opportunities for sustainable and equitable economic development in Niger Delta.

The foundation is seeking for qualified candidates to fill the positions below:

POST TITLE:   Deputy Economic Development Centre Manager

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate research and analysis of specific value chains – agricultural  – to identify opportunities for catalyzing systemic change m the market system,
• Scan and identify economic development programmes being implemented in the Niger Delta with the aim of using the information for strategic plannmg of PIND’s economic development programmes,
• Lead the design of pilot intervention projects that will create effective and inclusive markets, develop market linkages, and support appropriate technology driven development within identified value chains,
• Support the Market Development Officer in facilitating the implementation of pilot projects,
• Design and implement an internal monitoring and results measurement (MRM) system that supports effective project implementation and generates credible information for impact assessment,
• Build capacity of team members and local implementing partners in market driven approaches to development.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:

• Candidates must possess a bachelors degree in Agriculture, Social Sciences, Business Administration or a relevant field of study,
• A Masters degree in a relevant field is an added advantage.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Applicants must have a Good knowledge of market development with an in-depth understanding to the private sector,
• Excellent  decision making and analytical skills,
• Excellent  communication and interpersonal skills,
• Ability to self motivate and motivate others is strongly desirable,
• Ability to handle multiple projects  simultaneously,
• 10-14 years experience, at least 4 of which must  be in management position.

NOTE: For this position, please forward application and CV to this email address: edc@rhizomeng.com

POST TITLE:   Market Development Officer

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research and analyze specific value chains and identify opportunities for market system,
• Develop, manage and execute market development projects that support growth for business initiatives,
• Identify major barriers for market development growth and layout strategies to overcome the issues,
• Analyse market opportunities and risks on a continuous basis,
• Facilitate the implementation of pilot projects to strengthen market systems through an ongoing engagement with implementing partners and key market players,
• Sell the center’s products and services by interacting with established clients and developing new prospects.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:

• Candidates must possess a Bachelors degree in Agriculture,. Social Sciences, Business Administration or a relevant field of study,
• A Masters degree in a relevant field is an added advantage.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Good knowledge of market development with an in-depth understanding of the private sector,
• Ability to communicate with diverse levels of associates internally and externally in an articulate  and professional manners,
• Excellent decision making and analytical skills,
• Excellent communication and  interpersonal skills,
• Strong negotiation skills,
• Problem solving skills,
• Ability to handle  multiple projects simultaneously,
• 5-10 years relevant  experience.

NOTE: For this position, please forward application and CV to this email address: md@rhizomeng.com

POST TITLE:   IT Administrator

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure successful implementation of IT training  programmes in the center,
• Support and maintain in house  computer systems, desktops and peripherals, this includes installing, diagnosing, repairing, and upgrading  all hardware and  equipment while ensuring optimum workstation performance,
• Ensure excellent and quality service delivery in the cybercafe,
• Ensuring data is backed up on a regular basis,
• Overseeing computer security and anti-virus updates etc,
• First port of call and initial troubleshooting of IT problems and resolving if possible,
• Overseeing file management on centralized resource (e.g server) or on individual workstations,
• Keeping inventory of hardware and maintenance records,
• Achieve income target set for IT department.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:

• Applicants must possess degree (B.sc) in Computer Science or a related field of study.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Excellent communications skills,
• Good knowledge of IT operating systems,
• Hands on experience of installing IT hardware and software,
• Good organisational skills,
• Good time management skills.

NOTE: For this position, please forward application and CV to this email address: it@rhizomeng.com

POST TITLE:   Book Keeper

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain petty cash records and provide bookkeeping support to Finance Officer,
• Perform clerical/administrative functions,
• Entering all transactions in the center’s accounting software,
• Banking of all cheques and cash as required,
• Processing monthly petty cash record and preparing cheque for top-up of imprest,
• Filing of all accounting documentation,
• Maintaining all financial records and data accurately and within agreed systems.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:

• A degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Social Sciences.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of book keeping and accounting techniques and procedures,
• Knowledge of computer-based accounting systems,
• Excellent numeracy and financial awareness,
• Attention to detail and accuracy,
• Good computer skills (especially with database and accounting software),
• Minimum of 3 years experience in book keeping.

NOTE: For this position, please forward application and CV to this email address: bk@rhizomeng.com

POST TITLE:   Receptionist

JOB KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive, direct and relay telephone messages and email messages,
• Provides customer service by responding to customer’s inquiries,
• Provides information regarding the center’s products and services,
• Establishes positive working relationships with clients, representatives of organizations, state/local agencies and associations,
• Ensures a welcoming, friendly, and customer service oriented environment at all times,
• Maintains and updates customers data,
• Open and date stamp all general correspondence,
• Maintain the general filing  system and file all correspondence,
• Assist in the planning and preparation of meetings, conferences and conference telephone calls,
• Maintain an adequate inventory of office supplies,
• Provide secretarial support.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Office administration,
• An understanding of the Niger Delta cultural and political environment t Effective verbal and listening, communications skills,
• Analytical and problem solving skill,
• Stress management skill,
• Minimum of 1 year relevant experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL POSITIONS:

• Applicants from any of the 9 states in the Niger Delta will be given a priority over other applicants,
• We particularly encourage application from women who are normally under-represented m the area,
• All applicants should indicate their state of origin on their CV.

NOTE: For this position, please forward application and CV to this email address: re@rhizomeng.com


POST TITLE: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities of the Economic Development  Centre’s (EDC) programmes,
• Work with implementing  partners  to develop and maintain performance for each project,
• Work with EDC partners  to align M&E systems, procedures and reporting  requirements,
• Coordinate collection, storage and consolidation of programme data,
• Plan and facilitate project and programme evaluations,
• Manage the numerous activities that will be required by PIND’s pilot projects, and programmes it will support,
• Implement a series of monitoring and evaluation tools to help PIND and its beneficiaries gauge progress, and  to communicate results to a broad range of stakeholders.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Social Science or Business Administration,
• A postgraduate degree in a relevant field is an added advantage.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of 5 years experience in coordinating monitoring & evaluation systems for development projects,
• Familiarity with M&E systems and practices,
• Familiarity with participatory methodologies for monitoring and evaluation preferred,
• Training in database development and maintenance preferred,
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with spreadsheet and database software.

NOTE: For this position, please forward application and CV to this email address: me@rhizomeng.com


POST TITLE:   Finance and Admin Officer


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee all finance and accounting functions including, General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payable Cash, Bank Reconciliations, Budgeting, Asset Management, Variance and Accounts analysis; in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, financial policies and procedures , and all other applicable laws, rules and guidelines,
• Prepare monthly financial statements, management accounts and cash flows
• Prepare annual budgets and quarterly forecasts,
• Review and track performance by monitoring variance from plan, highlighting potential issues,
• Prepare year end statutory accounts,
• Maintain appropriate controls to ensure costs are within budgeted levels
• Implement internal controls to protect and safeguard centers assets,                 
• General day-to-day office administration,
• Ensure efficient provision of office services, upkeep of office and  equipment and supply of office supplies.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, a professional qualification ACCA or ICAN is an added advantage.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Proven ability to demonstrate high level of professionalism, integrity and ethical values,
• Attention to details with high degree of accuracy,
• Proven financial analysis and forecasting ability,
• Production and interpretation of Management accounts,
• Proven ability to provide support, guidance and training to financial and non financial managers and colleagues,
• Communication and reporting skills (verbal and in writing),
• Ability to work to deadline with good prioritization and time management skills,
• 5-8 years relevant experience.

NOTE: For this position, please forward application and CV to this email address: fa@rhizomeng.com

MODE OF APPLICATION & APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Interested applicants should please forward application and CV on or before  1^st November, 2011.

Only application and CV’s sent electronically (i.e. by email) with the job tile clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.