Job Title: Project Coordinator
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Recruiter: Federal Ministry of Water Resources
The Federal Government of Nigeria have been given a Project Preparation Advance from the International Development Association (IDA) and French Development Agency towards the cost of the preparation of the proposed project which is to achieve improved performance of irrigation and water resources Infrastructure and institutions for enhanced agricultural productivity in selected irrigation schemes.
Duties:
The Project Coordinator will lead the Project Coordinating Unit (PCU) and take full responsibilities for all day-to-day activities in order to ensure the NIWRMP is property prepared and implemented in compliance with the World Bank standards and policies, as well as with Government regulations and procedures. More specifically, the primary responsibility includes:
• Lead the PCU team and coordinate all PCU activities; supervise consultants hired for the preparation of the project.
• Lead the day-to-day aspects of planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the project preparation activities in the Project Coordination Unit (PCU).
• On a regular basis, report to and receive guidance from the Steering Committee and the Permanent Secretary.
• On a regular basis, seek technical guidance and advice from the Interim Project Preparation Team (IPPT).
• The Consultant will operate from Abuja. The assignment will be for one (1) year, with the possibility of renewal subject to work requirements and satisfactory performance.
Minimum Requirements:
• Post graduate degree in a Technical field related to Irrigation and/or Water Resources Management such as Irrigation/Civil/Agricultural Engineering; a degree in management or administration would be a plus.
• At least 12 years of work experience including team leading and in the preparation of Projects for Government and/or donors.
How To Apply:
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail or online) on or before 21st March 2013. The services in which the Consultant is expressing interest should be clearly written in the top right corner of envelope in this manner; eg: "Environmental Safeguards Officer".
Federal Ministry of Water Resources,
Attn: Engr. R. A. Oyewole (Deputy Director, IPM),
Irrigation and Drainage Department,
Room 336. Block A, Federal Secretariat,
Area 1, Garki,
Abuja, Nigeria.
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