VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates
POSITION TITLE: Basic Education Program Manager, FSN-11
LOCATION: Abuja
OPENING DATE: July 26, 2012
CLOSING DATE: August 9, 2012
WORK HOURS: Full time, 40 hours/week
SALARY: FSN: N5,050,289.00 p.a (Starting basic salary on FSN-11 Position Grade)
USAID/Nigeria in Abuja is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the position
of Basic Education Program Manager in the Education Office.
BASIC DUTIES OF THE POSITION:
The incumbent will serve as an Activity Manager for selected education components of the activities that form the implemented through cooperative agreements and contracts with US Non Government Organizations (NGOs) assigned portfolio focuses on managing the new yet to be awarded reading program.
She/he performs the full range of program management functions including inter alia ensuring grantees/contractors meet the full objectives of their scopes of work, advising on evaluations, ensuring program 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. She/he provides liaison roles for USAID with the Government of Nigeria.
She/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 an 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. Conduct research, as necessary on social and economic factors pertaining to education in Nigeria for input to these documents.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
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.
1. Education: A Master’s Degree in education or Social Sciences is required.
2. Work Experience: 3 to 5 years prior experience in the area related to education in Nigeria or program assistance field, including experience in collection, analysis and presentation of information is required.
3. Language Proficiency: Level IV English (Fluency in both written and oral English) is required
4. Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of the major issues affecting education in all geographic region 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.
5. 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.
6. 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 the application will not be considered:
1. A type-written application specifically applying for this position, and addressing the minimum requirements as advertised. Please reference the job title and announcement number on the application letter.
2. A current resume or curriculum vitae, listing all job responsibilities; plus
3. Any other documentation ( e.g, essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
4. Please indicate position title and vacancy announcement number on the top right corner of the envelope and also on the subject line of the application letter.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:
USAID Nigeria
ATTN: Human Resource Office
C/O U.S. Embassy
1075 Diplomatic Drive
Abuja, FCT,
Nigeria.
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