Bank of Industry (BoI) Job Recruitment

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The Islamic Development Bank Group (IsDBG) on 1st April 2020 signed the Framework Agreement with the Federal Republic of Nigeria (represented by Federal Ministry of Finance) regarding the support in the implementation of the BRAVE Women Nigeria Program funded by Women Entrepreneurship Finance Initiative (We-Fi), administered by the World Bank. In 2019, prior to signing the agreement, IsDBG officially appointed Bank of Industry (BoI) as the Local Execution Agency (LEA). BRAVE Women Nigeria Project is to be implemented in Edo, Kano and Gombe States.

Bank of Industry (BoI) engaged W-Holistic Business Solutions to support the Program on Component 6: Set-Up & Capacity Building of a Project Management Unit (PMU) for Business Resilience Assistance for Value-Added Enterprises (BRAVE) Women in Nigeria.

Within this Component is the filling of the vacant 2.5 Years Contract position (subject to a possible extension of 6 months for project close-out) in the PMU as follows:

 

 

Job Title: Marketing and Communication Officer

Location: Abuja

Background

• BRAVE Women Nigeria Project focuses on developing and increasing the economic opportunities for female entrepreneurs through skills training aimed at business viability (i.e. profitability) in targeted country-specific value chains. It will enhance the bankability, entrepreneurial, and market development skills of female owned/led Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) that are critical to sustainable local growth and job creation. Furthermore, it will promote pro-poor growth by targeting the value chain in the market segments and sectors where the majority of the poor earn their living, and tackle gender disparities in economic opportunities by targeting women entrepreneurs.
• All Officers will work under the direction of the Project Manager and provide technical assistance to ensure that the BRAVE Women Nigeria Project’s mission, goals and operations are achieved on time, on budget and within scope.

Job Details

• The Marketing and Communication Officer will be responsible for raising awareness about the BRAVE Women Nigeria project across the country among the government and the Nigerian public at large with a focus on women entrepreneurs.
• S/he will be responsible for engaging stakeholders, other communication teams in the wider BRAVE Women program internationally and the project’s back-donor to implement the project’s overall communication and marketing strategy.
• An important role of the Marketing and Communication Officer is to manage all digital assets (website, social media pages, newsletters, etc.) and produce various promotional materials, press releases, lessons learnt materials (case studies, success stories, etc), organize events, etc.

S/he will provide support for the following tasks:

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and implementation of a Communication and Marketing Strategy for the project
• Provide timely, expert advice to key internal stakeholders regarding communication, marketing, outreach and engagement activities
• Provide quality control on all reports, marketing materials, and other documents generated from the PMU
• Attend meetings with stakeholders on an ad hoc basis regarding communications, outreach, PR, and media related issues, program deliverables and reports, and project branding and marking guidelines
• Assist with planning, logistics and attend project events as requested by the Project Manager, provide technical editing and formatting assistance with program deliverables and reports
• Prepare a range of time-sensitive written content, including policies documents, project plans, reports, discussion papers, newsletters, speeches, media releases, website content, publications and campaign material.
• Contribute to the production of reports and publications and the promotion and delivery of events (including conferences).
• Monitor and develop content for social media platforms, proactively engage with the sector and stakeholders through customer-focused content and newsletters that meets organizational objectives.
• Support the engagement and supervision of external consultants for all communications and marketing activities on the project.
• Develop collaborative working relationships and an effective network of both internal and external stakeholders to support and facilitate effective project management and implementation
• Assist the PMU with public outreach/awareness campaigns
• Assist the PMU in developing and managing relationships with news media and news agencies.
• Work with stakeholders to assist them in engaging in public education/public relations campaigns to raise the public awareness
• Conduct daily monitoring of national newspaper articles, social media and other periodicals for material substantively affecting the work of the project
• Organize and coordinate with local vendors to host award ceremonies, gatherings and public events
• Carry out additional duties to support the smooth operations and management of PMU

Job Requirements

• A graduate degree in Mass Communication, Marketing, Sociology, Linguistics or any other related field. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in Marketing, Journalism, Publishing, Communications with NGOs, bilateral or multilateral developmental agencies
• Knowledge of international development or a demonstrated interest in private sector development (specifically MSME development and financing) and/or gender-related issues.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholder groups,
• Team player, with excellent organizational, training design and delivery and time management skills
• Self-motivated, pro-active, detail-oriented, efficient, reliable and creative
• Excellent demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, including speech writing and writing for a range of publications. Ability to communicate in English (written and oral). Working knowledge of other Nigerian languages is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience supporting the development and implementation of communication and marketing initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience developing and disseminating content using different communication channels such as the intranet, social media, and newsletters.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a capacity to build and maintain effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders including management, staff, project beneficiaries, media, designers and external parties.
• Computer skills & knowledge, in particular Microsoft Office Package – Excel, Word, Power Point. Knowledge of any other applications related to design, publishing and other aspects of communication is an advantage.

 

 

 

Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) Officer

Location: Abuja

Background

• BRAVE Women Nigeria Project focuses on developing and increasing the economic opportunities for female entrepreneurs through skills training aimed at business viability (i.e. profitability) in targeted country-specific value chains. It will enhance the bankability, entrepreneurial, and market development skills of female owned/led Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) that are critical to sustainable local growth and job creation. Furthermore, it will promote pro-poor growth by targeting the value chain in the market segments and sectors where the majority of the poor earn their living, and tackle gender disparities in economic opportunities by targeting women entrepreneurs.
• All Officers will work under the direction of the Project Manager and provide technical assistance to ensure that the BRAVE Women Nigeria Project’s mission, goals and operations are achieved on time, on budget and within scope.

Job Details

• The MEAL Officer will be responsible for the monitoring and ensuring high quality and timely inputs and that its activities result in the achievement of its intended outputs in a cost effective and timely manner. The MEAL Officer will be responsible for all the tasks related to monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning of the BRAVE Women Nigeria project to ensure high quality program implementation.
• The MEAL Officer will also track results and apply the MEAL Framework as set up in the project document in line with prevailing internal monitoring guidelines, ensuring that reporting arrangements and requirements are in place and are being implemented in a timely manner.

S/he will provide support for the following tasks:

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct and follow-up on the Baseline Study of the BRAVE Women Nigeria Project
• Responsible for the project database ensuring project information is up-to-date and accurate as well as on the project’s online dashboard
• Develop the project Logical Framework in line with the We-Fi approved Results Matrix
• Design, implement and update the project MEAL Plan and monitor the indicators of the project
• Collect, compile and analyse data for the BRAVE Women Nigeria Project
• Develop additional MEAL indicators for the project success
• Assist in preparing progress reports for the BRAVE Women Nigeria project in cooperation with the Project Manager, PMU and other relevant stakeholders
• Provide feedback to the Project Manager on project strategies and activities
• Create data collection tools as well as well as improve any existing ones currently under use by the BRAVE Women Nigeria Project
• Monitor and evaluate overall progress on achievement of results
• Monitor the sustainability of the project’s results
• Prepare reports using data collection tools developed by BRAVE Women Nigeria project as well as new ones developed
• Identify and document Lessons Learnt on the BRAVE Women Nigeria Project
• Collect information for Case Studies, Success Stories, facilitating periodic reviews and preparing presentations on the achievements of the BRAVE Women Nigeria project and collaborate with the Marketing and Communications Officer in developing them.
• Coordinate any external evaluations of the BRAVE Women Nigeria project on behalf of BOI and provide, even on ad hoc basis, all required information
• Support capacity-building, knowledge management and networking
• Support the engagement and supervision of external consultants for all MEAL activities on the project.
• Carry out additional duties to support the smooth operations and management of PMU

Job Requirements

• A graduate degree in Development, Management, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning with NGOs, bilateral or multilateral developmental agencies.
• Knowledge of international development or a demonstrated interest in private sector development (specifically MSME development and financing) and/or gender-related issues.
• Ability to advise on problems with technical competency leading to fact-based and practical recommendations and creative solutions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholder groups.
• Experience in Qualitative and Quantitative Research.
• Experience in handling of web-based management systems would be highly desirable.
• Good understanding of Results Based Management and Project Life Cycle Management.
• Adept skills in project cycle management.
• Ability to learn new concepts and methods of work.
• Ability to focus on impact and results
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to communicate in English (written and oral). Working knowledge of other Nigerian languages is an asset.
• Computer skills & knowledge, in particular Microsoft Office Package – Excel, Word, Power Point and any statistical package.

 

 

 

Job Title: Project Officer

Locations: Edo, Kano and Gombe

Background

• BRAVE Women Nigeria Project focuses on developing and increasing the economic opportunities for female entrepreneurs through skills training aimed at business viability (i.e. profitability) in targeted country-specific value chains. It will enhance the bankability, entrepreneurial, and market development skills of female owned/led Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) that are critical to sustainable local growth and job creation. Furthermore, it will promote pro-poor growth by targeting the value chain in the market segments and sectors where the majority of the poor earn their living, and tackle gender disparities in economic opportunities by targeting women entrepreneurs.
• All Officers will work under the direction of the Project Manager and provide technical assistance to ensure that the BRAVE Women Nigeria Project’s mission, goals and operations are achieved on time, on budget and within scope.

Job Details

• The Project Officer will assist with planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the BRAVE Women Nigeria Project in the respective Implementation State.

S/he will provide support for the following tasks:

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate the BRAVE Women Nigeria Project in the Implementation State
• Interface with project contractors, consultants, Business Development Service providers and Mobile Officers, keeps track of their deliverables, and keeps the Project Manager up-to-date
• Conduct financial and budget reviews and analyses in conjunction with the Project’s Admin. & Procurement Officer and Project Manager
• Support Central PMU (Admin. & Procurement Officer and MEAL Officer) with their activities at the Implementation State level
• Assist with the implementation, coordination and overseeing of all PMU-related operating procedures as stipulated under the project’s Operating Manual (OM) to facilitate project start up and to support the project to completion under the direction of the Project Manager.
• Develop Requests for Proposals (RFPs) in keeping with project procurement policy for the approval of the Project Manager
• Interact with and supports the entire PMU in the execution of the project components
• Assist the Project Manager in preparing regular reports to track the progress of project components to ensure schedules and deadlines are being met. This includes not only the narrative reports, but also the financial statements from the partner banks.
• Identify project issues and possible solutions and brings them to the attention of the Project Manager for action
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the entire PMU
• When required, set up team meetings, record meeting minutes and allocate actions
• Maintain relevant project data in various systems and in particular the project’s Client Relationship Management (CRM) system and dashboard
• Oversee the upkeep of project documents to ensure they are fit for use and their archiving
• Provide responses to ad hoc requests for information on projects by all relevant stakeholders
• Carry out additional duties to support the smooth operations and management of PMU

Job Requirements

• A graduate degree in Management, Economics, Project Management or any other related field. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage
• A minimum of five (5) years hands-on experience in the Project Management and Administration with NGOs, bilateral or multilateral developmental agencies
• Knowledge of international development or a demonstrated interest in private sector development (specifically MSME development and financing) and/or gender-related issues.
• Dynamic professional with experience in project planning, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of medium to large projects.
• Strong project management and reporting skills.
• Must be able to provide technical advice and support to the Project Manager.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholder groups, nationally and regionally.
• Good communications (oral and written) and presentation skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Excellent people skills.
• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
• Proficient in the use of different project management software and the Microsoft Office applications e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• Good understanding of Results Based Management (RBM).
• Good working knowledge of internationally accepted rules governing procurement of goods and services.
• Fast learner, able to adapt and multitask, self-motivated, pro-active, detail-oriented, efficient, reliable and creative.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage tasks, plan and deliver on timelines.
• Ability to communicate in English (written and oral). Knowledge of other Nigerian languages is an asset.

 

 

 

Job Title: Finance / Accounting Officer

Location: Abuja

Background

• BRAVE Women Nigeria Project focuses on developing and increasing the economic opportunities for female entrepreneurs through skills training aimed at business viability (i.e. profitability) in targeted country-specific value chains. It will enhance the bankability, entrepreneurial, and market development skills of female owned/led Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) that are critical to sustainable local growth and job creation. Furthermore, it will promote pro-poor growth by targeting the value chain in the market segments and sectors where the majority of the poor earn their living, and tackle gender disparities in economic opportunities by targeting women entrepreneurs.
• All Officers will work under the direction of the Project Manager and provide technical assistance to ensure that the BRAVE Women Nigeria Project’s mission, goals and operations are achieved on time, on budget and within scope.

Job Details

• The Finance / Accounting Officer will support the provision of accurate, complete and timely professional financial services.
• S/he will support the preparation of financial and budget reports, develop procedures and guidelines for all finance-related activities, monitor project activity budgets, maintain accurate financial records on project activities, monitor transactions to ensure compliance with donor-regulations, prepare invoices and withdrawal applications, coordinate project audits and other tasks as required.

S/he will provide support for the following tasks:

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the PMU in complying with all fiduciary requirements related to finance on the Project
• Maintain an easily accessible, updated, transparent, accurate filing system for financial documents
• Ensure accuracy of data and update necessary digital and non-digital financial information
• Work with the Project Manager and other stakeholders in the preparation and submission of disbursement requests
• Prepare withdrawal applications on behalf of the PMU to be submitted to the project donor
• Coordinate with BOI, IsDBG Finance teams and other partners to ensure smooth management of financial matters on the project; Supporting project with budget matters
• Check receipts, bills, quotations, comparative analysis and translations of receipts and any other financial documentation.
• Process invoices and bills for approved for payment.
• Prepare vouchers, cash books, work on PMU staff salaries/ payroll and payments of consultants/suppliers
• Support the Project Manager in the preparation of financial reports and forecasts and other project documents.
• Ensure updated inventory lists and asset registers
• Coordinate audits on behalf of the PMU
• Carry out additional duties to support the smooth operations and management of PMU

Job Requirements

• A graduate degree in Finance, Accounting or any other related field. Professional certification (such as ICAN, ACCA, etc) is required. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in Finance, Accounting with NGOs, bilateral or multilateral developmental agencies
• Sound knowledge of statutory financial requirements (tax, pension, etc). CITN membership or certification would be an asset.
• Proficient with MS Office applications e.g. Excel, Word PowerPoint, etc.
• Proficient in the use of both computerized and manual financial management systems.
• Self-motivated, pro-active, detail-oriented, efficient, reliable and creative
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage tasks, plan and deliver on timelines
• Ability to communicate in English (written and oral). Working knowledge of other Nigerian languages is an advantage.

 

 

 

Job Title: Administrative & Procurement Officer

Location: Abuja

Background

• BRAVE Women Nigeria Project focuses on developing and increasing the economic opportunities for female entrepreneurs through skills training aimed at business viability (i.e. profitability) in targeted country-specific value chains. It will enhance the bankability, entrepreneurial, and market development skills of female owned/led Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) that are critical to sustainable local growth and job creation. Furthermore, it will promote pro-poor growth by targeting the value chain in the market segments and sectors where the majority of the poor earn their living, and tackle gender disparities in economic opportunities by targeting women entrepreneurs.
• All Officers will work under the direction of the Project Manager and provide technical assistance to ensure that the BRAVE Women Nigeria Project’s mission, goals and operations are achieved on time, on budget and within scope.

Job Details

• The Administrative & Procurement Officer will assist with planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the project.
• S/he will support preparation of financial and budget reports, develop procedures and guidelines for all activities, monitor project activity budgets, maintain accurate financial records on project activities, monitor transactions to ensure compliance with donor-regulations, prepare invoices and withdrawal applications, coordinate project audits and other tasks as required.

S/he will provide support for the following tasks:

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative and office management support to the entire PMU
• Maintain an easily accessible, updated, transparent, accurate filing system for all PMU documents
• Supporting staff and partners with budget matters
• Maintain all project inventory, ensuring updated inventory lists and asset registers
• Arrange for venues, set up team meetings, record meeting minutes and allocate actions
• Prepare high quality presentations and reports
• Make travel arrangements for the PMU upon request as well as for invited stakeholders
• Provide responses to ad hoc requests for information on projects by all relevant stakeholders
• Assist the MEAL Officer to maintain relevant project data in various systems and in particular the project’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system and dashboard
• Assist the Project’s Finance/Accounting Officer in any required financial affairs including the maintaining of petty cash, preparing vouchers, cashbook, etc.
• Support the planning, implementation and monitoring of Procurement activities in line with the Procurement Framework.
• Carry out additional duties to support the smooth operations and management of PMU

Job Requirements

• A graduate degree in Business Administration, Management, Project Management or any other related field. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in Project Administration with at least three (3) years demonstrable experience in Procurement combined with technical knowledge in this area preferably with NGOs, bilateral or multilateral developmental agencies.
• Dynamic professional with experience in project administration, planning and coordination.
• Strong project administration, communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholder groups
• Keen attention to detail.
• Proficient in the use of different project management software and the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.).
• Fast learner, able to adapt and multitask, self-motivated, pro-active, detail-oriented, efficient, reliable and creative.
• Ability to communicate in English (written and oral). Working knowledge of other Nigerian languages is an asset.

 

 

 

Job Title: Information Technology / Client Relation Management System (IT / CRM) Officer

Location: Abuja

Background

• BRAVE Women Nigeria Project focuses on developing and increasing the economic opportunities for female entrepreneurs through skills training aimed at business viability (i.e. profitability) in targeted country-specific value chains. It will enhance the bankability, entrepreneurial, and market development skills of female owned/led Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) that are critical to sustainable local growth and job creation. Furthermore, it will promote pro-poor growth by targeting the value chain in the market segments and sectors where the majority of the poor earn their living, and tackle gender disparities in economic opportunities by targeting women entrepreneurs.
• All Officers will work under the direction of the Project Manager and provide technical assistance to ensure that the BRAVE Women Nigeria Project’s mission, goals and operations are achieved on time, on budget and within scope.

Job Details

• The IT Officer will be responsible for coordinating and support the BRAVE Women Nigeria Project’s IT/CRM needs. S/he will design and administer CRM platform, dashboard and website to support BRAVE Women Nigeria Project needs.

S/he will provide support for the following tasks:

Duties & Responsibilities

• Design CRM platform and dashboard to support BRAVE Women Nigeria Project needs
• Lead the development of the CRM as the focal point for the delivery of membership management through the entire life cycle of members and extend the use of the system to encompass other key business applications.
• Act as system administrator and coordinator for the company’s member system requirements, principally through the CRM system, but also for other system and data management requirements
• Design and administer website connected directly with CRM to receive applications and to support communications and marketing and reporting activities as necessary
• Design and include all project forms in CRM
• As required, manage work of consultants/contractors related to the CRM system and website development and management.
• Provide advice and support the PMU and other relevant stakeholders in IT-related matters, including the provision of trainings and capacity building on CRM systems for the project team including advisors and partner banks.
• Manage and maintain the CRM platform and database and to upgrade when if needed and to produce the needed reports
• Follow up any issues related to the website and CRM dashboard
• Adding new functionalities to dashboard as required (reporting, success stories etc.)
• Facilitate consultations on system design and capability
• Plan and undertake scheduled maintenance upgrades
• Investigate, diagnose and solve computer software and hardware faults (helpdesk support)
• Support data analysis and reporting including the timely production of reports from the project’s dashboard
• Contribute to CRM training and capacity-building activities of the PMU in cooperation with internal and external stakeholders
• Support the engagement and supervision of external consultants for all IT/CRM activities on the project.
• Carry out additional duties to support the smooth operations and management of PMU

Job Requirements

• A graduate degree in Information Technology or Computer Science or any other related field. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage
• A minimum of three (3) years hands-on experience in the development of websites, use and development of open source-based CRM systems with NGOs, bilateral or multilateral developmental agencies
• Knowledge and experience of coding languages, including .php, java, webtracker and the ability to develop Word Press-based websites
• Strong technical understanding of CRM tools (e.g. Suite CRM, Microsoft Dynamics, etc), including detailed understanding of all CRM functional areas and experience in leading the delivery of CRM implementation
• Strong skills and knowledge of general IT/office systems, Microsoft Office applications, computer software and hardware support (helpdesk support)
• Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholder groups
• Ability to communicate in English (written and oral). Working knowledge of other Nigerian languages is an asset.

 

 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: [email protected] with the Job Title as subject of the email

 

Application Deadline  Thursday, 26th November, 2020.

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