Research Consultants Job at Nigeria Port Authority

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We are looking for a National Consultant to assist with the delivery of the below research on behalf of the Nigeria Port Authority:


Job Title: Research Consultant

Location: Nigeria
Job Descriptions 

• Research Consultant – Required to assist with Research for The Nigerian Port Authority
• Improved implementation and timely progression of the Port Reform Program
• Adoption of at least some of the recommendations made by this projectProject coordination meetings (Inception, Checkpoint)
• Draft revised 25 year development plan for Nigeria’s ports.
• Draft report on review of concessions and implications for tackling corruption
• Final research reports covering all areas
• Final report on review of NPAwith recommendations on how to improve the efficiency of NPA across board
• Final report on the potential of using a Single Customs Window for improving ports operations.
• Final revised 25 year development plan for Nigeria’s ports
• Final report on review of concessions and implications for tackling corruption
• Research covering all areas of port authority
• Project coordination meetings (Inception, Checkpoint)
• Draft research reports covering all areas.
• Draft report on review of NPAwith recommendations on how to improve the efficiency of NPA across board.
• Draft report on the potential of using a Single Customs Window for improving ports operations.

Requirements
The key project consultant will have: 

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in a relevant field from a reputable university
• Experience of Nigerian trading
• Track record of international experience and delivery of consulting projects and advisory service to public and private bodies
• Working language: English
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in port, maritime and transport logistics, International trade and other relevant expertise
• Membership of relevant professional bodies is desirable

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV’s to: Maureen.Ademola@ng.crownagents.comand copy: Charl.Coetzer@crownagents.co.uk

Note: Successful applicant will be contacted.