Country Director Job at Micronutrient Initiative Nigeria

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Job Title: Country Director

Job Reference: 2012-AFR-NIG-06

Job Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Ogranisation: Micronutrient Initiative (MI)

MI is looking to recruit a Senior Manager to take the post of the COUNTRY DIRECTOR, NIGERIA (NGN 6,855,780 – NGN 8,872,186).

Education:

• Masters degree from a recognized university in public health field, nutrition, management, international development, or other related area.

• Training in management essential.

• Training in research methodologies desirable

Experience:

• At least 8 years experience in management of public health or a related field essential, including managing finances and human resources, in progressively more responsible levels.

• At least 5 years experience in program management essential

• At least 5 years experience in strategy formulation and planning essential

• At least 10 years experience of working in Nigeria

• At least 3 years of research experience in related fields, desirable

• At least 3 years experience in micronutrient supplementation and/or child survival programs, desirable

• At least 5 years experience in networking at a high level with international partners and country government, desirable

Method Of Application:

NOTE: 2012-AFR-NIG-06 selection process is open to all citizens of Nigeria and those entitled to work in Nigeria. The position is location in Abuja. The salary is paid in NGN and is subject to Nigeria's taxation laws.

Candidates' evaluations may include both a written exam and an interview. You must submit the following documents in one file: your curriculum vitae in English (typed), a presentation letter, in English, explaining how you meet the qualifications for the job and your motivation (typed), plus the names of 3 referees.

Please quote number 2012-AFR-NIG-06 on your application.

Deadline to apply is Monday, August 20, 2012 at noon (Abuja's time). Please also note that candidates whose application will be considered will be expected to be available for an interview the 1st week of September 2012 in Abuja.

Failure to submit the documents in the format required may result in the rejection of your application.

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Country Director Job