MVP TEAM LEADER & CLUSTER MANAGER IN ONDO AND KADUNA

The role of Team Leader is to serve as the focal point for the Millennium Villages Project at the Cluster Program level for the Millennium Villages Management Team (MVMT). Within this context, the Team Leader will be responsible to ensure that all project related program and financial management activities are in accordance with approved annual wo

LOCATION: IKARAM, ONDO STATE AND PAMPAIDA, KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 29-JUL-10
TYPE OF CONTRACT: SERVICE CONTRACT
POST LEVEL: SB-5
LANGUAGES REQUIRED: ENGLISH
STARTING DATE:
(Date when the selected canditate is expected to start) 01-Sep-2010
DURATION OF INITIAL CONTRACT: One Year

Required Skills and Experience

Minimum Qualifications:
Demonstrated ability to successfully conduct research and manage projects in remote rural location with minimum supervision.
• Must have quality research and data management experience.
• Excellent writing, interpersonal, computer and communication skills.
• Must be able to function independently and to exercise discretion and judgment in sensitive and potentially controversial matters.
• Must have excellent organizational skills, be a team player and detail-oriented.
• Strong analytical skills, with financial analysis skills a definite advantage

Education and Experience:
1. Masters degree in public administration, business administration, international development, economics or related field;
2. At least five (5) years of international development and/or operational experience in Africa, preferably in Western Africa
3. Significant experience working with development agencies and local government leaders on economic development activities with excellent understanding of sustainable development.
4. Excellent project management skills including monitoring and evaluation
5. Previous experience in MDG related activities is an added advantage

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