The client, a recipient of World Bank assisted project funds desires to set up a Project Management Unit (PMU) for the establishment of a major agricultural processing facility in Kogi State, Nigeria and now seeks highly qualified and experienced
candidates for ten (10) positions within the PMU
Job Title: Project Director (PD) – SCPZ01
Responsibilities: Oversee entire Project and coordinate the implementation of complex set of activities and stakeholders.
Qualification: Minimum Master’s Degree in Engineering, Agriculture Sciences, Agricultural Economics, Economics, Business Management or any other relevant Degree.
Experience: Minimum of 20 years post qualification experience in the field of Agriculture, Infrastructure Projects or Rural Development, 10 years of which must be in managerial capacity. Proven track record in Infrastructure development, Agricultural Development.
Job Title: Project Deputy Director (PDD) – SCPZ02
Responsibilities: Manage all internal functions as Chief Operating Officer of the PMU.
Qualification: Minimum Master’s Degree in Engineering, Agriculture Sciences, Agricultural Economics, Economics, Business Management or any other relevant degree.
Experience: Minimum of 16 years post qualification experience in field of Agriculture or Rural Development, 8 years of which must be in a managerial role. Proven track record in Operations Management; with at least 5 years technical project management experience.
Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (FO) – SCPZ03
Responsibilities: Manage the financial economics of the Project and deploy Project Resources in a timely, efficient and effective manner.
Qualification: Minimum First Degree in Finance related discipline with a Finance and Account related professional qualification, such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA and CFA.
Experience: Minimum of 16 years post qualification experience in financial management, preferably in external assisted projects. Use of financial software, ability to produce and interpret financial reports, excellent communication, writing, interpersonal skills and good working knowledge of Microsoft office suite are some of the required skills and competencies.
Job Title: Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) – SCPZ04
Responsibilities: Coordinate the procurement plan and process for bids and ensure compliance with the World Bank procurement procedures, contract management and procurement capacity building work.
Qualification: Minimum First Degree in Engineering, Law, Purchasing and Supply, Business Administration or any other relevant qualification, with relevant training in World Bank Group procurement guidelines and procedures.
Experience: Minimum 14 years post-qualification experience in procurement under externally assisted projects. Direct experience in World Bank-financed projects, manufacturing and construction industries would be an asset. Demonstrated competence in procurement under externally assisted projects are also required.
Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor (M&EA) – SCPZ05
Responsibilities: Oversee activities under the Project Management component of the Project, which pertain to tracking and evaluating implementation performance.
Qualification: Minimum First Degree in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Statistics or any other relevant degree.
Experience: Minimum of 14 years post-qualification experience in planning, monitoring and evaluation of externally assisted projects. Some of the required skills and competencies are; good knowledge of management information system, proven track record in managing and leading investigative teams, good communication, writing skills and competence in the use of standard computer software applications for statistical analysis.
Job Title: Business Development Specialist (BDS) – SCPZ06
Responsibilities: Collaborate with the Project Director to actualize the PMU’s market objective and achieve financial growth.
Qualification: Minimum First Degree in Banking, Management, Agriculture, Rural Sociology, Anthropology, Rural Development, or any other relevant degree.
Experience: Minimum of 14 years post-qualification experience in community or local development, including direct field experience in social mobilization. Proven track record in business development and management, good communication, writing skills and good working knowledge of Microsoft office suite are some of the desired skills and competences
Job Title: Environmental Specialist (ES) – SCPZ07
Responsibilities: Coordinate and implement all environmental and social safeguards relating to implementation of the Project.
Qualification: Minimum First Degree in Ecology, Geography, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Management, Agricultural/Environmental Engineering, Urban and Regional Planning/land Use planning or any other related field.
Experience: Minimum of 12 years relevant experience. Some experience with projects involving development agencies would be an advantage. Good communication, writing skills and good working knowledge of Microsoft office suite are some of the required skills and competencies.
Job Title: Land Specialist (LS) – SCPZ08
Responsibilities: Oversee land related duties and serve as Subject Matter Expert on Land Regulatory Guidelines for the Project Team.
Qualification: Minimum First Degree in Ecology, Geography, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Management, Agricultural/Environmental Engineering, Urban and Regional Planning/Land Use Planning or any other related field.
Experience: Minimum of 12 years relevant experience. Some experience with projects involving development agencies, land surveying, planning would be an advantage, good communication, writing skills and good working knowledge of Microsoft office suite are also required.
Job Title: Gender and Social Safeguard Specialist (GSS) – SCPZ09
Responsibilities: Manage all aspects of the project relating to gender issues. Provide expertise in global awareness for gender consideration and social inclusiveness.
Qualification Minimum First Degree in Agriculture Science, Rural Sociology, Anthropology, Rural Development, or other relevant degree.
Experience: Minimum of 12 years post-qualification experience in community or local development, including direct field experience in social mobilization. Substantial experience in working with women, vulnerable, and marginalized groups, proven track record in managing and leading mixed-gender teams, good communication, writing skills and good working knowledge of Microsoft office suite are some of the required skills and competencies.
Job Title: Communication Specialist (CS) – SCPZ010
Responsibilities:
Oversee and coordinate activities concerning public awareness, enlightenment and communications for behavioral change on the project by the beneficiaries and members of the public or targeted audience.
Qualification:
Minimum First Degree in Journalism or Mass Communication, Sociology, Psychology or any of the Social Sciences.
Experience:
Minimum of 12 years post-qualification experience in the print or electronic media, social mobilization, public relations or advertising. Good writing and oral communication skills as well as ability to organize events and functions, teamwork and good working knowledge of Microsoft office suite are some of the required skills and competencies
How to Apply
Please log on to the PwC Nigeria recruitment portal at http://www.pwc.com/ng/executive-search to view the full job descriptions. If you meet the requirements, please apply on the PwC portal or forward a copy of your resume to client.recruitment@ng.pwc.com quoting the Job Title and Reference Code for the position in the subject. Application closes two weeks after the date of publication. Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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