Lagos State Urban Renewal Agency (LASURA) Job at (pso@lagosstate.gov.ng)

Lagos State Government – Applications are invited from suitable qualified candidates for appointment
for the post of:


Job Title: General Manager, Lagos State Urban Renewal Agency (LASURA)

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• The General Manager will be responsible for the execution of the
  State Governments policies on Urban Renewal by providing an efficient
  and effective management / leadership that would facilitate increased
  access to basic urban services through investment in critical
  infrastructure.
• The General Manager would also be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the affairs of the Agency.

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant Academic /Professional Qualification and a minimum of 15 years post qualification cognate experience in urban renewal.

Key Result Areas

• Provide leadership and ensure efficient and effective management of staff and resources in the Agency;
• Develop a robust plan for sourcing of funds from development partners for up-grading programmes in the State;
• Implement State Government policies and programmes for urban renewal in the State;
• Maximize staff performances through modern HR mechanisms of goal
  setting, performance appraisal, performance review and feedback;
• Develop a practical guide to designing, planning and executing city-wide slum upgrade programmes in the state.
• Formulate strategies for up to date identification, monitoring,
  coordination and implementation of Urban Renewal programmes in
  identified slum areas;
• Ensure effective and efficient management of acquired properties in urban renewal schemes;
• Develop a community relations strategy between the State
  Government and Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in the identified
  slum areas;

Skills and Personal Attributes
Candidates Must:

• Demonstrate ability to drive organizational values through implementation of State Government policies in Urban Renewal;
• Be capable of making critical and timely decisions;
• Be computer literate and demonstrate sufficient knowledge and ability to work with relevant geo- technology applications.
• Possess .personal integrity, an analytical mind, planning and
  organizing skills, an eye for essential details and problem solving
  skills;
• Demonstrate extensive understanding of global best practice in Urban Renewal;
• Possess excellent presentation oral and written communication skills;

Terms and Conditions of Service
The successful candidate shall hold Office for a term of four (4) years,
but may be re-appointed for a second and final term of four (4) years
subject to satisfactory performance on such Terms and Conditions as may
be specified in the Contract of Appointment.

How to Apply
 
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s and photocopies of certificate and should be addressed to:

The Head of Service,
Office of the Head of Service,
The Secretariat,
Alausa-Ikeja,
Lagos State.
Or
Email: pso@lagosstate.gov.ng

Deadline  3rd September, 2015.