Job Vacancy in Abuja
Zonal: Abuja - Nigeria
Post Title: Basic Education Program Manager
Ref no: FSN-11
Open To: All Interested Candidates
Opening Date: July 26,2012
Closing Date: August 9,2012
Work Hours: Full-Time; 40 hours/week
Employer: USAID/Nigeria
Our Client:
USAID/Nigeria we are seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the position of Basic Education Program Manager in the Education Office.
Basic Education Program Manager
Basic Dutics and Responsibilities:
The incumbent will serve as an Activity Manager for selected education components of the activities that form the implementation core of the education strategy, which are implemented through coroperative agreements and contracts with US Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs).
The assigned portfolio focuses on managing the new, yet to be awarded, reading program.
S/he performs the full range of program management functions including, inter alia, ensuring grantees/contractors meet the full objectives of of their scopes of work, advising on evaluations, ensuring program compliances with USAID policies and that the content and objectives of education projects ensure
outcomes consistent with the Mission strategy.
The incumbent provides direction in the planning, development design, management and evaluation of projects,
and will serve as the coordinator for public-private partnerships for the Education Team. S/he provides liaison roles for USAID with the Government of Nigeria education sectors managers at the federal and state levels as well as work with other International Development Partners.
S/he tracks policy developments, Legislative changes, technical developments in the field, etc, that affect USAID's activities and/or objectives and briefs local and visiting senior USAID officials and US Embassy staff, as required, on the implementation of assigned activities in relation to host-country programs and priorities.
The incumbent initiates and describes project ideas and initiatives in accordance with the education sector strategy, the current environment in Nigeria, the institutional capabilities and purposes of potential USAID recipients, resource availability and funding source, Conducts research, as necessary, on social and economic factors pertaining to education in Nigeria for input to these documents. Contributes to the development of
conceptual frame works and formulates plans for required implementation documentation.
Qualifications / Skills:
NOTE: All applicants MUST address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion or the application will not be considered.
Education:
A Master's Degree in the education or social sciences is required.
Work Experience:
3 to 5 years prior experience in areas related to education in Nigeria or program assistance field, including experience in collection, analysis and presentation of information is required.
Language Proficiency:
Level IV English (Fluency in both written and oral English) is required.
Knowledge:
Thorough knowledge of the major issues affecting education in all geographic regions in Nigeria, including technical, social and cultural aspects, and specific issues facing Education in Nigeria such as Universal Basic Education (UBE), Islamic Education, Girls' Education, Parent-Teacher Association and Educational Financing etc.
Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrable skills in decision-making and overseeing the implementation of education activities in Nigeria. She/he must have excellent management, interpersonal and teamwork skills, especially in multi-cultural settings, and must be able to use basic Microsoft application packages such as MS-Excel and MS-Word.
Selection Process:
It is essential that the candidate address the required qualifications above in the application.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIAL:
Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
Current employees who are qualified will be given preference.
Only successful applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be notified.
The Human Resources Office will, NOT accept applications or resume submitted in U.S. Government officials envelopes.
The minimum requirements must be adequately addressed in the cover letter of your application package, Failure to do so will disqualify your application.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants for this position MUST submit the following. or th application will not be considered.
A type-written application specifically applying for this position, and addressing the minimum requirements as adveertised.
Please reference the job title and announcement number on the application letter.
A current resume or curriculum vitae, listing all job responsibilities; plus
Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned)that addressed the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
Please indicate position title and vacancy announcement numbers on the top right corner of the envelope and also on the subject line of the application letter.
SALARY: FSN: N5.050,289.00 p.a (Starting basic salary on FSN-11 Position Grade)
In addition on the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.
SUMBIT APPLICATION TO:
USAID Nigeria
ATTN: Human Resource Office
c/o U.S. Embassy
1075 Diplomatic Drive
Abuja, FCT,
Nigeria.
