Anambra State Government recruitment for a State Project Coordinator at The Ministry of Agriculture

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Anambra State Government hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates from the State civil service, in it.World Bank-assisted Fadama III Project of the State Ministry of Agriculture for recruitment into the following position:

Job Title: State Project Coordinator (spc)
Location: Anambra
Responsibilities

• The State Project Coordinator (SPC) is responsible for the coordination of Project activities as well as managing the State Fadama Coordination Office (SFCO).
• Overall implementation of Project within the State.
• Heads the secretariat of the State Fadama Technical Committee (SFTC).
• Supervises and coordinates activities of the Local Fadama Desks.
• Ensures timely reporting and quality of reports to SFTC and the National Fadama Coordinating Office (NECO).
• Supervises staff of SFCO.
• Prepares the SFCO Annual Work Plan & Budget (AWP&B)
• Liaises with other relevant programs and technical departments in the State.
• Oversees contracting of supporting staff and consultants, particularly community facilitators.

Qualifications

• Master’s level or higher degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Economics, Business Management or other relevant degree.
• Possession of team building, communication, networking and negotiating skills and diplomacy.
• Familiarity with World Bank procedures and processes of work would began advantage.
• Proven track record in the field of agricultural or rural development will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 8 years post-qualification experience, including at least 3 years at the management level.
• Experienced in the management of programmes especially those sponsored by UN agencies.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in computer utilization.
• Proficiency in English and lgbo language.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit five (5) copies of their applications and CVs each with relevant certificates to:

The Honourable Commissioner,
Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget, Awka.

Application Deadline April 22, 2013.

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