Recruitment at Nasarawa State Community and Social Development Agency (NCSDA)

The Nasarawa State Community and Social Development Agency (NCSDA) – Following the successes recorded in the first phase of Community and Social Development Project (CSDP 1) which was implemented in partnership with the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN), 26 States and FCT, between 2009 to 2014, the Federal Government of Nigeria sought and obtained Additional Financing from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank Group to continue to support project implementation through Community and Social Development Project.

In order to further drive the process, vacant position in the Agency is to be filled. In this regard, the Nasarawa State Community and Social Development Agency (NCSDA) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates from the public and private sectors for recruitment into the position below:

Job Title: Finance and Administration Manager

Location: Nasarawa

Project Objective

• The Project Development Objective is to increase access by the poor people, and particularly by the internally displaced and vulnerable people in the North East of Nigeria, to improved social and natural resource infrastructure services in a sustainable manner throughout Nigeria. This will be achieved through the provision of grant support to beneficiary communities based on their identified, prioritized Micro Projects (MPs) in the Community Development Plans (CDPs) which are to be implemented, maintained and utilized using Community Driven Development approach.

Duties of Finance and Administration Manager
The Finance and Administration Manager shall be charged with the responsibility for:

• Ensuring efficient running of the office and the maintenance of all office facilities;
• Processing and paying all bills, salaries (etc) pertaining to the smooth running of the SA;
• Maintaining schedules of personnel, welfare and other personnel functions;
• Ensuring the proper recording of financial transactions of the Agency;
• Generating adequate, reliable and timely financial reports for the GM and other departments,
• Preparing annual budgets and work plans for the SA;
• Processing and managing all fund disbursements as well as ensuring proper documentation to facilitate the release of funds from funding agencies to Communities;
• Liaising with banks, tax authorities, and other regulatory agencies on behalf of the SA;
• Preparing monthly and quarterly reports on financial progress of micro-projects and CDPs;
• Preparing quarterly Financial Management Reports (FMRs)
• Assisting the GM in the day-to-day running of the SA;
• Reviewing financial transactions of communities in line with General Guidelines issued by the SA, FPSU and Funding Agencies, and making reports to the GM; and
• Offering training and capacity building in the areas of financial management, record keeping, and other related matters to the Community.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• A University degree or membership of professional association such as ACA, ACCA or their equivalents or Higher National Diploma in Accounting or Banking and Finance with at least twelve years post qualification experience.

 

Job Title: Operations Manager

Location: Nasarawa

Project Objective

• The Project Development Objective is to increase access by the poor people, and particularly by the internally displaced and vulnerable people in the North East of Nigeria, to improved social and natural resource infrastructure services in a sustainable manner throughout Nigeria. This will be achieved through the provision of grant support to beneficiary communities based on their identified, prioritized Micro Projects (MPs) in the Community Development Plans (CDPs) which are to be implemented, maintained and utilized using Community Driven Development approach.

Duties of Operations Manager
The Operations Manager shall be in-charge of:

• Supervising and coordinating the overall activities of the operations department
• Supervising the processing of applications seeking SA funding and technical/management support;
• Ensuring conduct of desk and field appraisals and forward reports to the Project Management Committee for review based on set criteria;
• Provide overall supervision of formulation and implementation processes of CDPs and micro projects by CPMCS;
• Ensuring the maintenance of records on all CDPs and micro-projects on a continuous basis; and passing on such information to the M&E department;
• Ensure that requisite assistance are rendered to communities as and when required.
• Liaising with relevant MDAS to provide technical and back-up support to communities.
• Consolidate annual work plans and budget of the department.
• Provide quarterly and annual projections for CDP and microprojects implementation.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• A University degree in Agriculture, Engineering, Extension Services, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Project Management and any other relevant degree, with at least twelve years post qualification experience.
• Previous experience in rural development projects or extension services shall be considered as additional advantage.

 

Job Title: General Manager (GM)

Location: Nasarawa

Project Objective

• The Project Development Objective is to increase access by the poor people, and particularly by the internally displaced and vulnerable people in the North East of Nigeria, to improved social and natural resource infrastructure services in a sustainable manner throughout Nigeria. This will be achieved through the provision of grant support to beneficiary communities based on their identified, prioritized Micro Projects (MPs) in the Community Development Plans (CDPs) which are to be implemented, maintained and utilized using Community Driven Development approach.

Details

• The GM shall be supported by three Departmental Heads and an Internal Auditor that reports directly to him/her.

Powers and Duties of the General Manager (GM)
The GM shall:

• Exercise the powers and functions of the State Agency;
• Be in-charge of general administration of the CSDP in Nasarawa State;
• Manage State Agency personnel;
• Be the accounting officer of the State Agency,
• Give approval for proposal of Community Development Plans (CDPs) and Groups Development Plans (GDPs) recommended by the State Agency management committee;
• Authorize expenditure in accordance with the annual budget and work plan of the State Agency as approved by Board of Directors (BOD) or Supervising Ministry;
• Represent the SA in all its dealings with third parties at the level of the Management;
• Conduct dialogue with donors and those capable of providing complimentary technical and administrative skills and financial resources;
• Delegate his authority to the staff of the Agency to the extent necessary for the efficient performance of the activities of CSDP;
• Perform such other duties as may be required for the effective functioning of the State Agency.
• Ensure regular reporting and adherence to the State Agency reporting relationship with the Project Financial Management Unit (PFMU) of the state.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• A University degree in Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Engineering and/or any other relevant degree with at least fifteen years post-qualification experience in the private or public sector, five of which must be at management level. A higher degree and experience in the management of rural development projects shall be an added advantage.

 

Job Title: Accounts Clerk

Location: Nasarawa

Project Objective

• The Project Development Objective is to increase access by the poor people, and particularly by the internally displaced and vulnerable people in the North East of Nigeria, to improved social and natural resource infrastructure services in a sustainable manner throughout Nigeria. This will be achieved through the provision of grant support to beneficiary communities based on their identified, prioritized Micro Projects (MPs) in the Community Development Plans (CDPs) which are to be implemented, maintained and utilized using Community Driven Development approach.

Duties of Accounts Clerk

• The Accounts clerk who shall be part of the State Agency account’s team will be responsible for maintaining well-organized and accurate accounting records, assist senior accounting officers and management in recording, reporting and managing State Agency’s finances.
• He/She will also be required to provide administrative support in improving the overall accounting process of the State Agency and among others:
  • Manage accounts payable (bill payments, salaries, petty cash etc) and receivable through cash/cheques/voucher in a timely manner
  • Establish and maintain fiscal files and records of the State Agency financial document and transactions
  • Any other duty that may be assigned by the Finance and Admin. Manager.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma in Accounting, Business Studies or Banking and Finance and any other relevant diploma certificate from recognized higher institution with at least five (5) years post qualification experience.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the accounting principles, practices, standards and laws and regulations, working knowledge of MS Office, and knowledge of Computer based accounting packages, proficiency in analyzing and manipulating huge volume of data, and previous experience in donor organizations funded or rural development projects shall be considered as additional advantage.

 

Job Title: Project Officer – Procurement

Location: Nasarawa

Project Objective

• The Project Development Objective is to increase access by the poor people, and particularly by the internally displaced and vulnerable people in the North East of Nigeria, to improved social and natural resource infrastructure services in a sustainable manner throughout Nigeria. This will be achieved through the provision of grant support to beneficiary communities based on their identified, prioritized Micro Projects (MPs) in the Community Development Plans (CDPs) which are to be implemented, maintained and utilized using Community Driven Development approach.

Duties of Project Officer, Procurement

• Be responsible for procurement at the SA including procurement planning, design, implementation, management and training;
• Be responsible for the preparation of bid documents (inclusive technical specifications) for the acquisition of goods/services;
• Serve as Secretary of all evaluation and selection of consultants and suppliers within agreed processes;
• Effectively manage all contracts and ensure that deliveries (quality/quantity/time) are in line with contract provisions;
• Ensure appropriate sanctions are applied on defaulting contractors;
• Provide training on procurement and community contracting to Operations Officers,
• Provide assistance to financial officers on contractual disbursement;
• Ensure that CPMCs adhere to procurement procedures and guidelines;
• Prepare and submit procurement status reports on a quarterly basis as part of financial monitoring report;
• Prepare evaluation reports for all evaluation of goods and services;
• Maintain comprehensive procurement unit cost database to be used in preparing a Project Cost Document and provide up to date information on all procurement at the SA;
• Ensure that procurement plans are implemented as scheduled;
• Provide training to the communities on community contracting.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the General Manager.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• At least a First degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Architecture, Marketing, Purchasing and Supply or related field , with at least 5 years post qualification experience part of which must relate to procurement in a foreign funded agency or state government due process office.
• Computer literacy is compulsory and experience in community contracting is an added advantage.

 

Job Title: Project Officer – Supervision

Location: Nasarawa

Project Objective

• The Project Development Objective is to increase access by the poor people, and particularly by the internally displaced and vulnerable people in the North East of Nigeria, to improved social and natural resource infrastructure services in a sustainable manner throughout Nigeria. This will be achieved through the provision of grant support to beneficiary communities based on their identified, prioritized Micro Projects (MPs) in the Community Development Plans (CDPs) which are to be implemented, maintained and utilized using Community Driven Development approach.

Duties of the Project Officer, Supervision

• Responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of operations officers.
• Regular and timely liaison with other Project Officers for deployment of operations officers for field level activities.
• In close liaison with relevant state ministries, departments, agency (i.e.) ensure the adoption of state approved standard technical designs for social infrastructure;
• Ensure compliance with state level technical specification/ standards for all social infrastructure,
• Prepare budget and work plan for supervision of CDPs and micro-projects contained therein;
• Provide guidance to Operations Officers designated to undertake supervision.
• Regularly submit monthly supervision reports to the managers Operations and M&E;
• Provide specific reports on supervision as may be requested by any of the Managers and the General Manager.
• Assist in the provision of technical advice of all engineering works eg. construction/rehabilitation of infrastructure, erosion control bands, feeder road construction etc.
• Assist in organizing training for line ministries, LGA, LGRC and Operations Officers in social infrastructure operations and maintenance liaise with the relevant state agency for certification for all social infrastructure at completion.
• Directly responsible to the Operations Manager;
• Any other duty (ie) assigned by the General Manager.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• At least a degree in Engineering, Architecture, Social and Natural Sciences with at least, five (5) years post qualification in design and/or supervision of social infrastructure construction.
• Computer literacy is essential and experience in implementing community level infrastructure is an added advantage.

 

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Manager

Location: Nasarawa

Project Objective

• The Project Development Objective is to increase access by the poor people, and particularly by the internally displaced and vulnerable people in the North East of Nigeria, to improved social and natural resource infrastructure services in a sustainable manner throughout Nigeria. This will be achieved through the provision of grant support to beneficiary communities based on their identified, prioritized Micro Projects (MPs) in the Community Development Plans (CDPs) which are to be implemented, maintained and utilized using Community Driven Development approach.

Duties of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Manager
The M&E Manager shall be charged with the responsibility of:

• Ensuring the maintenance of records of all types of data and information on SA activities.
• Overseeing the monitoring and evaluation department of SA and coordinating the activities of the MIS and M & E units;
• Providing guidelines and guidance for the operations of the MIS and M & E units for them to meet the expectations of the SA;
• Liaising with the LGRC and other Departments of the SA for M&E purposes and working with the communities to ensure effective participatory monitoring and evaluation of CDPs and micro-projects;
• Consolidating annual budget and work-plan for the department;
• Designing field data collection and collation formats for the SA;
• Develop Terms of Reference and provide guidance for all M&E studies;
• Liaising with the Operations and Finance and Administration departments to collect and collate data for tracking of key activities of the SA: (budget performance, financial matters like costing/pricing of CSDP activities in the State, operations, etc), and
• Providing cumulative records, analysis and statistics of activities over time to guide operations and provide information base for planning and future evaluation.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• A University degree in Agriculture, Statistics, Social sciences, Engineering, Extension Services or Project Management, with at least twelve years post qualification experience.
• Knowledge of Computer is mandatory.
• Previous experience in project monitoring and evaluation shall be an added advantage.

 

Remuneration
Position attract remuneration commensurate with the mode of entry and in accordance with agreed terms with the World Bank.

Deadline: 3rd July, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit eight (8) copies of hand written Applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae alongside Photocopies of relevant Credentials sealed and should be addressed and delivered to:
Permanent Secretary, General Admin,
Office of the Secretary to the State Government,
Shendam Road,
Lafia, Nasarawa State.

Note: The Agency is an equal opportunity employer and women are encouraged to apply.