EDC Nigeria Job Vacancy for Deputy EDC Manager

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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