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Job Title: Deputy EDC Manager
Location: Warri
NGO: Economic Development Center
Responsibilities:
• Coordinate research and analysis of specific value chains-agricultural and non agricultural –to identify opportunities for catalyzing systemic change in the market system.
• Scan and identify economic development programmes being implemented in the Niger Delta with the aim of using the information for strategic planning of PIND's economic development programmes.
• Lead the design of pilot intervention projects that will create effective and inclusive markets, develop market linkages, and support appropriate technology driven development within identified value chains.
• Support the Market Development Officer in facilitating the implementation of pilot projects.
• Design and implement an internal monitoring and results measurement (MRM) system that supports effective project implementation and generates credible information for impact assessment.
• Build capacity of team members and local implementing partner in market driven approaches to development.
Qualification:
• A bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Social sciences, Business Administration or a relevant field of study.
• A Masters degree in a relevant field is an added advantage.
Knowledge, Skill and experience:
• Good knowledge of market development with an in depth understanding of the private sector.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Excellent decision making and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to self motivate others is strongly desirable.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• 10-14 years experience, at least 4 which must be in management position
Method of Application:
Please forward application and CV to: edc@rhizomeng.com with the job title clearly indicated as the subject of the mail
Deadline: 1st November, 2011