Ekiti State Government Job career for a Project Coordinator Nigeria 2013

The Government of Ekiti State, Nigeria is a beneficiary of a credit facility secured by the Federal Government of Nigeria from the World Bank towards implementing a State Public Sector Governance Reform
and Development Project. The Project Implementation Unit (PIU) has been established to drive the Project in Ekiti State.

The Ekiti State Government requires the services of an experienced candidate to serve as Project Coordinator and Head of Project Implementation Unit (PIU).

To ensure a smooth take-off of the Project, applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates from within the Public Service and the General Public for the post of Project Coordinator.

Job Title: Project Coordinator
Location: Ekiti State
Requirements 

• Be of the rank of a Director and above (or equivalent if appointed from outside the public service)
• Holder of good first degree in Humanities, Social Sciences, Management Science or its equivalent from a recognized University. Masters Degree in Management/Social Science would be an added advantage
• Proficiency in English Language
• Team building, communication and networking skills
• Negotiating skills and diplomacy
• Computer literacy and proficiency
• 15 Years working experience with a minimum of five years of cognate experience in senior management Level
• Sound knowledge of World Bank procedures and process of work would be an advantage
• Good Knowledge of the workings of the Public Service
• Sound knowledge of Public Finance Management

Roles 

• Serving as the secretary to the Project Coordinating Committee and the State Steering Committee
• Supervise the implementation of the Project to ensure that yearly Work Plans are achieved.
• Develop yearly Work Programmes, Procurement Plans and Financial Budget for the Project.
• Ensure timely submission of audited financial statements to the Office of the Auditor General of the State, State Steering Committee, the National Project Coordinating Unit and I.D.A
• Liaise with the National Project Coordinating Unit and IDA on project supervision/ implementation support mission;
• Oversee IDA funds, including replenishment requests and appropriate expenditure on goods and services, consulting services, and use of funds for operating expenses;
• Monitor and evaluate project activities
• Liaise and collaborate with the Sub- project Management Teams and Desk Officers to ensure that they prepare and implement action plans based on the Project;
• Provide technical guidance to the management committees, particularly on I.D.As procurement and financial management procedures.
• Prepare and summit quarterly reports on the implementation of the project to the Coordinating Committee, State Steering committee, the National Project Coordinating Unit (NPCU) and IDA

Remuneration
Salary is very attractive and negotiable in line with para.1 .11(d) of the Consultant Guideline International Development Association.

How to Apply
Interested officers/persons should forward typewritten application letters in triplicate with details of curriculum vitae to the Office of the State Commissioner for Finance, Ministry of Finance G.R.A Ado-Ekiti with the following:

• 3 recent identical passport size photograph
• Photocopies of certificates in triplicate
• 3 copies of NYSC discharged /Exemption Certificate
• Letter of recommendation from present Head of Department

Application Deadline 29th July, 2013