Technical Manager Job in Nigeria at Pact World

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JOB TITLE: TECHNICAL MANAGER
LOCATION: Ekiti

JOB DESCRIPTION

Pact began in 1971 as a membership organization for private and voluntary organizations (PVOs) and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). In 1992 Pact revised its bylaws, dissolved its membership, and established itself as an independent international nonprofit corporation. It is registered in Washington, D.C. as a 501(c)(3) organization and currently operates 22 field offices in Asia, Africa and Latin America. We are currently looking for qualified candidates to fill the under listed position

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage day to day operations of research project

Coordinate activities of Investigative Team

Serve as primary point of contact with Nigerian partners

Provide oversight, training and support for data collection conducted by partners

Support data analysis conducted by US-based and Nigerian partners

In collaboration with the R&M Director, support and promote the use of knowledge management within the Pact.

Be conversant in a variety of pre-packaged software including (but not limited to): SPSS, Excel, Micro-soft

Access and Access MSQL, Skype.

Actively participate in the organization and implementation of research activities

Organize meetings, events or other venues to disseminate findings with stakeholders including PEPFAR, USAID and Nigerian government agencies and OVC programming implementing partners

Represent Pact R&M in Washington or other locales as directed by the R&M Director

Maintain close contact with the R&M Director and regional R&M Advisors

Make presentations at HQ and to others as directed by the R&M Director

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE

Master's degree and experience managing a large research study.

Proficiency in Monitoring & Evaluation and Research, Management, or closely related field

Fluency in English.

At least 6 years relevant experience

Strong working knowledge of research and survey methodologies including data collection , analysis, recommendations and dissemination

Strong facilitation, teaching and coaching skills related to R&M

Ability to work independently and to perform and prioritize multiple tasks

Sound networking skills; ability to work collaboratively and collegial in teams

Ability to establish and sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with Pact staff, in donor organizations and in peer organizations

Proficiency in word processing

Ability to travel within Nigeria

CLICK LINK TO APPLY

http://www.pactworld.org/

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 6/4/2012