Transition Monitoring Group Recruiting National Coordinator

TRANSITION MONITORING GROUP

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

As part of its strategic restructuring and expansion to meet the challenges of election observation to enhance integrity and credible elections in Nigeria, the Centre for Civil Education (a.k.a Transition Monitoring Group, TMG) seeks to fill the following positions in its office in Abuja:

1.         NATIONAL COORDINATOR (NC)

            JOB STATUTE:       Contractual

SALARY SCALE:   All positions are with competitive Salaries depending on experience and qualifications

HOUSE OF WORK: The core hours for these positions will be 40 hours per week. Details of starting and finishing times, which may vary in accordance with TMG-needs, will be notified. There will be times when post holders will be required to work outside of the normal office hours.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION: NOVEMBER 30, 2014

METHOD OF APPLICATION: Please send

i.                    A Curriculum Vitae

ii.                  A cover letter describing why you are interested in the position and summarising your relevant experience and suitability for the position you are applying for (not more than 2 pages in length). See job description of all positions below

iii.                The names and contact details of three referees who must not be member of TMG National Coordinating Committee (the Board)

1.         Position Description: National Coordinator

            Primary Duties and Responsibilities

            Leadership

·                    Participate with the Board of Directors in developing at vision and strategic plan to guide the TMG

·                    Act as a professional advisor to the Board of Director on all aspects of the organization’s activities

·                    In addition to being secretary of the Board, act as a spokesperson for the organization

·                    Represent the organization at meetings and public forums, community activities to enhance the organization’s community profile

Operational Planning and Management

·                    Develop an operational plan which incorporates goals and objectives that work towards the strategic direction of the TMG

·                    Ensure that the operation of the TMG meets the expectations of its partners, Board and Funders

Program planning and management

·                    Oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of the TMG’s programs and services

·                    Ensure that the programs and services offered by the organization contribute to the organization’s mission and reflect the priorities of the Board

·                    Monitor the day-to-day delivery of the programs and services of the organization to maintain or improve quality

·                    Oversee the planning, implementation, execution and evaluation of special project like Parallel Vote Tabulation other wise known as Quick Count

Human Resources Planning and Management

·                    Determine staffing requirements for organization management and program delivery

·                    Oversee the implementation of the Human Resources Policies, procedures and practices including the development of job description for all staff

·                    Establish a position, healthy an safe work environment in accordance with all appropriate legislations

·                    Recruits, interview and select staff that have right technical and personal abilities to help further the organization’s mission

Financial Planning and Management

·                    Work with staff and the Board (Treasurer) to prepare comprehensive budgets

·                    Work with the Board to secure adequate funding for the operation of the organization

·                    Research funding sources, oversee the development of fund raising plans and write funding proposals to increase the funds for the organization

·                    Approve expenditures within the authority delegated by the Board

·                    Ensure that sound book keeping and accounting procedures are followed

·                    Administer he funds of the TMG according to the approved budget and monitor the monthly cash flow of the organization

·                    Provide the Chair and Board with comprehensive, regular reports on the revenues and expenditure of the organization

·                    Ensure that the organization complies with all legislation covering taxation and withholding payments

Community Relations/Advocacy

·                    Communicate with stakeholders to keep them informed of the work of the TMG and to identify changes in the community and sector served by the TMG

·                    Establish good working relationships and collaborations arrangement with Election Management

Apply by email only to the: National Secretariat Transition Monitoring Group (TMG)

Email: tmgadverts@yahoo.c.om No phone calls will be entertained. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.