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Adam Smith International are an award-winning professional services business that delivers real impact, value and lasting change through projects supporting economic growth and government reform internationally. Our reputation as a global leader has been built on the positive results our projects have achieved in many of the world’s most challenging environments. Adam Smith International has a strong corporate presence globally, with 146 current projects across 49 countries and over 1,000 staff and associates. Headquartered in London, our regional headquarters are based in Africa (Nairobi, Abuja, and Pretoria), Asia Pacific (Sydney) and South Asia (Delhi), with numerous registered offices across Africa and Asia. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Data Officer Tracking Code: 944-112 Location: Kano Reporting to: Monitoring and Results Measurement (MRM) Manager Department: Private Sector Development Position Type: Full-Time/Regular Background

MAFITA is a 6-year DFID-funded programme working in Nigeria’s northern states, with a vision to empower marginalised youths and women through the provision of increased economic opportunities and social inclusion.

About MAFITA Northern Nigeria has high-youth unemployment, insecurity and limited economic opportunities. MAFITA aims to assist 68,000 marginalised young people – with a particular emphasis on adolescent girls and Almajirai – to find gainful employment. By 2021, the program will create a net total of 43,300 full-time equivalent jobs and assisted 23,500 micro and small enterprises (MSEs). The project will tackle the supply and demand side of the labour market, focussing on the delivery of skills essential for employment, as well as the absorptive capacity of the labour market. MAFITA will partner with public and private stakeholders to improve access to relevant and quality training, mentorship, work experience, business development, and financial services for marginalised youths and women. The programme will also support local market systems to enable the absorption of MAFITA’s target beneficiaries into sustainable income-generating activities. Position Overview

The Data Officer will support the MRM team in managing a database that will allow intervention teams to report on indicators of interest, improve the capture of Value for Money (VfM) and facilitate the provision of data to key stakeholders.
The database will also allow the team to setup and manage studies for beneficiaries and trainers/master crafts persons.

Duration

This is a full-time position, commencing as soon as possible with an anticipated 160 days of input until 31st March 2018, but with scope to increase this depending on budgetary constraints.
The Specialist will be based in the Kano project office with some travel to focal states of Kaduna, Katsina and Jigawa.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Support the Research team in facilitating electronic data collection during surveys, by programming and uploading the survey questionnaires unto an online server and the data collection tablets
Lead the process of digitizing the process of data collection of attendance records from COSDECs and apprenticeship interventions
Support the MRM team in compiling and analyzing apprentices' performance (formative/ summative assessment results)
Identify opportunities to develop forecasts, statistical models, segmentation schemes, and data-driven analyses to drive decisions around the program
Support in the planning and implementation of the overall analytics and business intelligence strategy
Support in the design and development of analytical projects designed to understand key business behaviors that drove beneficiaries/partners enrolment, retention, and engagement
Manage timely flow of business intelligence information to various users within the different working units
Wrangle data from multiple sources and databases to create integrated views to be used to drive decision making
Support the COSDEC Skills Development Specialist on capturing students attendance records, data cleaning and analysis
Support the Apprenticeship Skills Development Specialist to capture apprentices attendance record from the Foundational Skills Training Centers and MCP Workshops, data cleaning and analysis
Analyse trends and deliver a stable and highly available reporting platform
Oversee all aspects of analytics and business intelligence projects
Develop and maintain reporting and analytical tools

Required Skills and Experience

The Data Officer should preferably have a degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Economics/Statistics, with at least 5 years’ experience in developing and maintaining relational databases and managing electronic data collection platforms.
Previous experience in data cleaning and analysis, maintaining and updating business intelligence tools, databases, dashboard and systems is desired. Professional certification in Oracle database administration or CISCO networking will be an added advantage.
Alongside exceptional technical competencies, the Data Officer should bring a commitment to the programme’s overall aims of providing sustainable livelihood opportunities to marginalized young people across our core states of operation.
The preferred candidate will bring a strong work ethic to a lively and dedicated team of professionals.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply Job Title: Curriculum Development Specialist Tracking Code: 943-112 Location: Kano Reporting to: TVET Interventions Manager Department: Private Sector Development Background

Mafita is a 6-year DFID-funded programme working in Nigeria’s northern states, with a vision to empower marginalised youths and women through the provision of increased economic opportunities and social inclusion.

About MAFITA Northern Nigeria has high-youth unemployment, insecurity and limited economic opportunities. Mafita aims to facilitate 68,000 marginalised young people – with a particular emphasis on adolescent girls and Almajirai – to find gainful employment. By 2021, the programme will create a net total of 43,300 full-time equivalent jobs and assisted 23,500 micro and small enterprises (MSEs). The programme will tackle the supply and demand side of the labour market, focussing on the delivery of skills essential for employment, as well as the absorptive capacity of the labour market. Mafita partners with public and private stakeholders to improve access to relevant and quality training, mentorship, work experience, business development, and financial services for marginalised youths and women. The programme will also support local market systems to enable the absorption of MAFITA’s target beneficiaries into sustainable income-generating activities Position Overview

The Curriculum Development Specialist is responsible for coordinating the design, development and validation of relevant occupational standards, learning materials and workplace guidelines based on competency based training (CBT) approach to ensure quality and relevant technical and vocational skills development for MAFITA beneficiaries.

Duration

This is a part-time (50%) position, commencing on the 1st of November 2017 with anticipated 77 days of input until 30th of April 2018.
The candidate will be based in the Kano office with some travel in and around focal states of Kano, Kaduna, Katsina and Jigawa.

Key Areas of Responsibilities The primary responsibilities of the Curriculum Development Specialist will include development of:

Occupational Standards at level 1 & 2 in selected trades developed and validated on schedule, in the correct format and required quality for submission to NBTE
Learning materials at level 1 & 2 in selected trades developed and validated on schedule, in the correct format and required quality for submission to NBTE
Workplace guidelines at levels 1 & 2 in selected trades developed and validated on schedule, in correct format and required quality.
Occupational standards, learning materials and workplace guidelines adopted for training in MAFITA skills development systems
Detailed qualifications level descriptors for levels 1 & 2 of the NVQF implemented in MAFITA skills development systems.
Timetables for development and adoption of standards, learning materials and workplace guidelines achieved.
Trades/programmes accredited for training delivery in MAFITA skills development systems
Workplan for successful implementation of all the above

He or she will also perform but not be limited to the following activities:

Review and comment on occupational standards, learning materials and workplace guidelines already developed.
Develop a detailed work plan to achieve consultancy objective based on the approved MAFITA 2017/18 work plan.
Facilitate the development and validation of occupational standards, learning materials and workplace guidelines for selected trades at levels 1 & 2 of the NVQF.
Facilitate the development of schemes of work to support quality and relevant training delivery in MAFITA skills development system.
Facilitate the effectiveness and internalisation of curriculum in COSDECs and apprenticeship
Facilitate the accreditation of trades/programmes with NBTE.
Support other intervention units in the successful implementation of the new and existing curriculums.
Additionally, for the already developed curriculums, the consultant will:
- Analyze student test data
- Review and recommend textbooks and other educational materials
- Observe work of teaching staff to evaluate performance, and to recommend changes that could strengthen teaching skills
- Recommend teaching techniques and the use of different or new technologies
- Develop procedures for teachers to implement curriculum
- Train teachers and other instructional staff in new content or programs
- Mentor or coach teachers to improve their skills

Requirements

Alongside exceptional technical competencies, the candidate should bring a commitment to the programme’s overall aims of providing sustainable livelihood opportunities to marginalized young people across our core states of operation.
The preferred candidate will bring a strong work ethic to a lively and dedicated team of professionals.

He or should possess:

Minimum: Bachelor’s degree and teaching certification, preferably associated with Special Education
Preferred: Master’s degree in Education Administration or in Curriculum & Instruction
Demonstrated experience in adult education instruction
Demonstrated progressive experience in marginalized youths
Strong research and analysis skills using various methods including databases, internet, survey/evaluation, tools, library and university reference materials
Demonstrated experience in developing curriculum and public education and relations materials
Experience in designing curriculum using online learning management systems

The preferred level of experience for this role is:

Minimum: Five years, including a minimum of three years in program/curriculum development; at least two years’ experience managing or supervising others
Preferred: 7-10+ years of teaching experience, preferably as a Master teacher
3-5 years of experience training, mentoring and coaching teachers

He or she should also possess the following skills:

Analytical skills to examine student test data and make recommendations for improvement in curriculum and teaching
Good interpersonal skills, communication, and public relations to establish effective working relationships with teachers and school administrators
Ability to communicate effectively both oral and written; research, develop, present, and promote projects; work independently; prioritize work and meet deadlines
Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Ability to interpret data
Considerable knowledge of current literature, trends, and developments in the field
Considerable knowledge of the principles of supervision, organization and administration
Ability to develop long term goals and objectives
Creativity - able to think of new ways to engage students
Leadership skills to coach teachers on effective instructional strategies
Knowledge of current techniques and procedures used in the design and development of curriculum
Good computer (Microsoft office) and presentation skills
Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of programs and make recommendations for improvements
Ability to supervise the planning, development and establishment of new, modified and/or improved programs
Ability to mentor and train new teachers, ability to hold high standards while also offering support and maintaining positive relationships

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply Job Title: State Coordinator Tracking Code: 948-112 Location: Jigawa Reporting to: Principal Project Manager Department: Private Sector Development Position Type: Full-Time/Regular Background

Mafita is a 6-year DFID-funded programme working in Nigeria’s northern states, with a vision to empower marginalised youths and women through the provision of increased economic opportunities and social inclusion.

About Mafita Northern Nigeria has high-youth unemployment, insecurity and limited economic opportunities. Mafita aims to facilitate 68,000 marginalised young people – with a particular emphasis on adolescent girls and Almajirai – to find gainful employment. By 2021, the programme will create a net total of 43,300 full-time equivalent jobs and assisted 23,500 micro and small enterprises (MSEs). The programme will tackle the supply and demand side of the labour market, focussing on the delivery of skills essential for employment, as well as the absorptive capacity of the labour market. Mafita partners with public and private stakeholders to improve access to relevant and quality training, mentorship, work experience, business development, and financial services for marginalised youths and women. The programme will also support local market systems to enable the absorption of MAFITA’s target beneficiaries into sustainable income-generating activities. Position Overview

The Jigawa Sate Coordinator is responsible for managing and providing strategic direction for all stakeholder engagements, research and interventions in Jigawa Sate.

Duration

This is a full-time position, commencing as soon as possible with 160 days of input until 31st March 2018. The candidate will be based in the Jigawa office with some travel in and around focal states of Kano, Kaduna and Katsina.

Responsibilities

Identify, develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders in government, private sector, academia and in civil society in order to promote Mafita and its approach both in-state and in other states, as opportunities arise
Working with the intervention managers (TVET and COSDEC) to ensure successful execution of pilots at Zaria and Site 2 (TBC)
Support the research team to manage research and design during pilot interventions
Work with the MRM team to assess the impact, demand and feasibility of the pilot interventions
Continually manage, monitor and evaluate Jigawa interventions, taking actions to correct course as necessary, and ensure the production of project completion reports that well-inform decisions about future interventions
Any other tasks as assigned by the Team Leader

Personal Profile

Alongside exceptional technical competencies, the candidate should bring a commitment to the programme’s overall aims of providing sustainable livelihood opportunities to marginalized young people across our core states of operation.
The preferred candidate will bring a strong work ethic to a lively and dedicated team of professionals.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply Job Title: Entrepreneurship Specialist Tracking Code: 945-112 Location: Kano Reporting to: Job Placement and Private Sector Engagement Lead Position Type: Full-Time/Regular Department: Private Sector Development Background

MAFITA is a 6-year DFID-funded programme working in Nigeria’s northern states, with a vision to empower marginalised youths and women through the provision of increased economic opportunities and social inclusion.

About MAFITA

Northern Nigeria has high-youth unemployment, insecurity and limited economic opportunities. MAFITA aims to assist 68,000 marginalised young people – with a particular emphasis on adolescent girls and Almajirai – to find gainful employment. By 2021, the program will create a net total of 43,300 full-time equivalent jobs and assisted 23,500 micro and small enterprises (MSEs). The project will tackle the supply and demand side of the labour market, focussing on the delivery of skills essential for employment, as well as the absorptive capacity of the labour market.
MAFITA will partner with public and private stakeholders to improve access to relevant and quality training, mentorship, work experience, business development, and financial services for marginalised youths and women. The programme will also support local market systems to enable the absorption of MAFITA’s target beneficiaries into sustainable income-generating activities.

Position Overview

The Entrepreneurship Specialist will support the establishment of the MSE support center working with COSDECs, State Governments and local partners. The role will focus on the provision of MSE support, entrepreneurship training and job placement services.

Duration

This is a full-time position, commencing as soon as possible with an anticipated 160 days of input until 31st March 2018, but with scope to increase this depending on budgetary constraints.
The Specialist will be based in the Kano office and may require some travel to other project focal states in the North.

Responsibilities The Entrepreneurship Specialist is expected to:

Support the development of curriculum with Making Cents to support MSE start-up and growth and work with TVET unit to get the curriculum accredited by NBTE.
Oversee training of MAFITA beneficiaries in the “Getting Ready for Business” and “Soft Skills” curricula (soon to be combined)
Oversee the establishment of MSE support centres within the COSDECs and identify innovative partnerships for new hubs to support the apprenticeship programme
Support state governments in formulation and implementation entrepreneurship and innovation funds
Responsible for timely and effective delivery of MSE initiatives particularly those relating to entrepreneurship and enterprise start-up
Work with SMEDAN to ensure the effective integration of curriculum within their existing activities and support capacity building of SMEDAN employees
Support the pilot of an enterprise hub in Kano working with SMEDAN to develop the hub model and establish standard operating procedures and sustainability plans
Support the timely delivery of LED quarterly milestones including contributing to written reports and monitoring activities
Provide the communications team with appropriate communications pieces relating to LED activities

Required Skills and Experience The Entrepreneurship Specialist should bring a commitment to the programme’s overall aims of providing sustainable livelihood opportunities to marginalized young people across our core states of operation. The preferred candidate will bring a strong work ethic to a lively and dedicated team of professionals. The following qualifications are required:

Degree relating to Business Management, Business Administration, Economics or similar fields
At least 5 years’ experience working with MSE development. Experience working with private sector is preferable
Knowledge in business development
Excellent people skills and ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders, both written and oral
Time management
Background in youth issues related to employment, business start-ups and ownership, entrepreneurship in Nigeria or similar environments, particularly for youth and women
Demonstrated knowledge of data collection and analysis
Experience working with youth training and/or mentorship programmes preferred
Competent knowledge in English and Hausa, spoken and written
Relevant computer proficient, experience in using Microsoft tools and/or any relevant software.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply Job Title: MSE Support Services Specialist Tracking Code: 946-112 Location: Jigawa Reporting to: Local Economic Development (LED) Intervention Manager Department: Private Sector Development Position Type: Part-Time Background

MAFITA is a 6-year DFID-funded programme working in Nigeria’s northern states, with a vision to empower marginalised youths and women through the provision of increased economic opportunities and social inclusion.

About MAFITA Northern Nigeria has high-youth unemployment, insecurity and limited economic opportunities. MAFITA aims to assist 68,000 marginalised young people - with a particular emphasis on adolescent girls and Almajirai – to find gainful employment. By 2021, the program will create a net total of 43,300 full-time equivalent jobs and assisted 23,500 micro and small enterprises (MSEs). The project will tackle the supply and demand side of the labour market, focussing on the delivery of skills essential for employment, as well as the absorptive capacity of the labour market. MAFITA will partner with public and private stakeholders to improve access to relevant and quality training, mentorship, work experience, business development, and financial services for marginalised youths and women. The programme will also support local market systems to enable the absorption of MAFITA’s target beneficiaries into sustainable income-generating activities. Position Overview

The Jigawa MSE Support Specialist will work with MSMEs and ensure readiness for job placement of graduates in 2018.
He/she will also work with trade associations, MFIs, and BDSPs to support local economic growth in the state.

Responsibilities The Jigawa MSE Support Specialist is expected to:

Support MSE growth through training and capacity building of key partners such as SMEDAN
Develop and implement effective business development services for MSEs and new start-up entrepreneurs
Establish an effective broker system at selected trade associations for provision of BDS and financial services to members and new start-ups
Engage with private sector to develop relationships that result in work placement and job opportunities and identify areas of support for enterprise growth
Support state governments in formulation and implementation of MSE support and job creation policies and strategies
Responsible for timely and effective delivery of MSE support initiatives
Develop and implement effective and affordable financial services for MSEs and new entrepreneurs
Support the timely delivery of LED quarterly milestones including contributing to written reports and monitoring activities
Provide the communications team with appropriate communications pieces relating to LED activities

Qualifications The following qualifications are required:

Degree relating to Business Management, Business Administration, Economics or similar fields
At least 5 years’ experience working with MSE development. Experience working with private sector is preferable
Excellent people skills and ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders, both written and oral
Time management
Competent knowledge in English and Hausa, spoken and written
Experience working in northern Nigeria essential preferably Katsina/Kano
Relevant computer proficient, experience in using Microsoft tools and/or any relevant software.

Required Skills and Experience:

The Jigawa MSE Support Specialist should bring a commitment to the programme’s overall aims of providing sustainable livelihood opportunities to marginalized young people across our core states of operation.
The preferred candidate will bring a strong work ethic to a lively and dedicated team of professionals.

Duration and Location:

This is a part-time position (50%), commencing as soon as possible with an anticipated 77 days of input until 31st March 2018, but with scope to increase this depending on budgetary constraints.
The Specialist will be based in the Jigawa office and may require some travel to other project focal states in the North.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply

Job Title: Cluster Development Specialist Tracking Code: 949-112 Location: Kaduna Reporting to: Job Placement and Private Sector Engagement Lead Department: Private Sector Development Position Type: Full-Time/Regular Background

Mafita is a 6-year DFID-funded programme working in Nigeria’s northern states, with a vision to empower marginalised youths and women through the provision of increased economic opportunities and social inclusion.

The Cluster Development Specialist will monitor and guide the cluster champions’ work. He/she will serve a dual role as a capacity builder of the cluster campions and as the on-the-ground person for the Apprenticeship and LED team.

Duration

This is a full-time position, commencing as soon as possible with an anticipated 160 days of input until 31st March 2018, but with scope to increase this depending on budgetary constraints. The Specialist will be based in the Kaduna project office with some travel to Kano later in the year.

Responsibilities

The Kaduna Cluster Development Specialist is expected to support the development of trade clusters within MAFITA and act as the key interface between functional groups/businesses, MCPs, cluster champions and trade associations identifying market linkages and capacity gaps.
He/she will provide capacity building support to cluster development assistants and directly to cluster champions and MCPs to ensure quality delivery of relevant training and enterprise growth.

Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Liaising between MAFITA Apprenticeship and LED interventions and identifying areas of synergy and collaboration
Oversee the monitoring and reporting mechanisms between MCP clusters and MAFITA and identify innovative means to track progress
Identify innovative and sustainable solutions that can support the apprenticeship model, encouraging sustained interest and motivation of MCPs and trade clusters
Provide regular updates and reports to the apprenticeship and TVET units on the quality and relevance of apprenticeship training in line with the required standards
Supporting enterprise growth of clusters through the development of business development strategies plan and matching to BDS and A2F solutions
Support the formalization of trade clusters through registration and adaptions of cooperative models
Support periodic meetings between trade clusters and encourage good business practices
Provide regular updates to the LED team on the effectiveness of BDS and A2F activities as well as other areas of need identified

Required Skills and Experience

The Cluster Development Specialist should bring a commitment to the programme’s overall aims of providing sustainable livelihood opportunities to marginalized young people across our core states of operation.

The preferred candidate will bring a strong work ethic to a lively and dedicated team of professionals. The following qualifications are required:

Degree relating to Business Management, Business Administration, Economics or similar fields
At least 5 years’ experience working with enterprise development and/or cluster initiatives
Experience in working with the private sector, training and skills development preferable
Excellent people skills and ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders, both written and oral
Time management
Knowledge and experience in cluster support initiatives and monitoring of cluster requirements
Experience in preparation of action plans designed to recraft observed challenges within industrial clusters
Competent knowledge in English and Hausa, spoken and written
Relevant computer proficient, experience in using Microsoft tools and/or any relevant software.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply

Job Title: Cluster Development Specialist Tracking Code: 950-112 Location: Kano Reporting to: Job Placement and Private Sector Engagement Lead Department: Private Sector Development Background

Mafita is a 6-year DFID-funded programme working in Nigeria’s northern states, with a vision to empower marginalised youths and women through the provision of increased economic opportunities and social inclusion.

The Cluster Development Specialist will monitor and guide the cluster champions’ work.
He/she will serve a dual role as a capacity builder of the cluster campions and as the on-the-ground person for the Apprenticeship and LED team.
The Kano Liaison will be a senior position managing other state liaisons.

Duration

This is a full-time position, commencing as soon as possible with an anticipated 160 days of input until 31st March 2018, but with scope to increase this depending on budgetary constraints.
The Specialist will be based in the Kano project office with some travel to focal states of Kaduna, Katsina and Jigawa later in the year.

Responsibilities

The Kano Cluster Development Specialist is expected to support the development of trade clusters within MAFITA and act as the key interface between functional groups/businesses, MCPs, cluster champions and trade associations identifying market linkages and capacity gaps.
He/she will provide capacity building support to cluster development assistants and directly to cluster champions and MCPs to ensure quality delivery of relevant training and enterprise growth.

Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Liaising between MAFITA Apprenticeship and LED interventions and identifying areas of synergy and collaboration
Support periodic meetings between trade clusters and encourage good business practices
Oversee the monitoring and reporting mechanisms between MCP clusters and MAFITA and identify innovative means to track progress
Identify innovative and sustainable solutions that can support the apprenticeship model, encouraging sustained interest and motivation of MCPs and trade clusters
Supporting enterprise growth of clusters through the development of business development strategies plan and matching to BDS and A2F solutions
Support the formalization of trade clusters through registration and adaptions of cooperative models
Provide regular updates and reports to the apprenticeship and TVET units on the quality and relevance of apprenticeship training in line with the required standards
Provide regular updates to the LED team on the effectiveness of BDS and A2F activities as well as other areas of need identified

Required Skills and Experience

The Cluster Development Specialist should bring a commitment to the programme’s overall aims of providing sustainable livelihood opportunities to marginalized young people across our core states of operation.
The preferred candidate will bring a strong work ethic to a lively and dedicated team of professionals.

The following qualifications are required:

Degree relating to Business Management, Business Administration, Economics or similar fields
At least 5 years’ experience working with enterprise development and/or cluster initiatives
Experience in working with the private sector, training and skills development preferable
Excellent people skills and ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders, both written and oral
Time management
Knowledge and experience in cluster support initiatives and monitoring of cluster requirements
Experience in preparation of action plans designed to recraft observed challenges within industrial clusters
Competent knowledge in English and Hausa, spoken and written
Relevant computer proficient, experience in using Microsoft tools and/or any relevant software.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply

Job Title: Cluster Development Specialist Tracking Code: 952-112 Location: Katsina Reporting to: Job Placement and Private Sector Engagement Lead Department: Private Sector Development Position Type: Full-Time/Regular Background

MAFITA is a 6-year DFID-funded programme working in Nigeria’s northern states, with a vision to empower marginalised youths and women through the provision of increased economic opportunities and social inclusion.

About MAFITA Northern Nigeria has high-youth unemployment, insecurity and limited economic opportunities. MAFITA aims to assist 68,000 marginalised young people - with a particular emphasis on adolescent girls and Almajirai - to find gainful employment. By 2021, the program will create a net total of 43,300 full-time equivalent jobs and assisted 23,500 micro and small enterprises (MSEs). The project will tackle the supply and demand side of the labour market, focussing on the delivery of skills essential for employment, as well as the absorptive capacity of the labour market. MAFITA will partner with public and private stakeholders to improve access to relevant and quality training, mentorship, work experience, business development, and financial services for marginalised youths and women. The programme will also support local market systems to enable the absorption of MAFITA’s target beneficiaries into sustainable income-generating activities. Position Overview

The Cluster Development Specialist will monitor and guide the cluster champions’ work.
He/she will serve a dual role as a capacity builder of the cluster campions and as the on-the-ground person for the Apprenticeship and LED team.

Responsibilities

The Katsina Cluster Development Specialist is expected to support the development of trade clusters within MAFITA and act as the key interface between functional groups/businesses, MCPs, cluster champions and trade associations identifying market linkages and capacity gaps.
He/she will provide capacity building support to cluster development assistants and directly to cluster champions and MCPs to ensure quality delivery of relevant training and enterprise growth.

Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Liaising between MAFITA Apprenticeship and LED interventions and identifying areas of synergy and collaboration
Supporting enterprise growth of clusters through the development of business development strategies plan and matching to BDS and A2F solutions
Oversee the monitoring and reporting mechanisms between MCP clusters and MAFITA and identify innovative means to track progress
Identify innovative and sustainable solutions that can support the apprenticeship model, encouraging sustained interest and motivation of MCPs and trade clusters
Provide regular updates and reports to the apprenticeship and TVET units on the quality and relevance of apprenticeship training in line with the required standards
Support the formalization of trade clusters through registration and adaptions of cooperative models
Support periodic meetings between trade clusters and encourage good business practices
Provide regular updates to the LED team on the effectiveness of BDS and A2F activities as well as other areas of need identified

Qualifications The following qualifications are required:

Degree relating to Business Management, Business Administration, Economics or similar fields
At least 5 years’ experience working with enterprise development and/or cluster initiatives
Experience in working with the private sector, training and skills development preferable
Excellent people skills and ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders, both written and oral
Time management
Knowledge and experience in cluster support initiatives and monitoring of cluster requirements
Experience in preparation of action plans designed to recraft observed challenges within industrial clusters
Competent knowledge in English and Hausa, spoken and written
Relevant computer proficient, experience in using Microsoft tools and/or any relevant software.

Required Skills and Experience:

The Cluster Development Specialist should bring a commitment to the programme’s overall aims of providing sustainable livelihood opportunities to marginalized young people across our core states of operation.
The preferred candidate will bring a strong work ethic to a lively and dedicated team of professionals.

Duration and Location:

This is a full-time position, commencing as soon as possible with an anticipated 160 days of input until 31st March 2018, but with scope to increase this depending on budgetary constraints.
The Specialist will be based in the Katsina project office with some travel to Kano later in the year.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply

Job Title: Logistics Assistant Tracking Code: 953-112 Location: Kano Reporting to: Principal Project Manager Department: Private Sector Development Position Type: Full-Time/Regular Background

Mafita is a 6-year DFID-funded programme working in Nigeria’s northern states, with a vision to empower marginalised youths and women through the provision of increased economic opportunities and social inclusion.

The Logistics Assistant is responsible for providing support across the programme in the organization and exe execution of events, functions, trainings and external meetings.
The Logistics Assistant is also responsible for supporting the Procurement Engineer during periods of high procurement need.

Duration

This is a full-time position, commencing as soon as possible with 160 days of input until 31st March 2018. The candidate will be based in the Kano office with some travel in and around focal states of Kano, Kaduna, Katsina and Jigawa.

Responsibilities

Managing the full running of events, functions, training and external meetings. This may include assisting with the procurement of consumables, the purchase of necessary material and their execution on the day.
Maintaining quality of events and meeting a standard across all events by putting into place standards and systems appropriate to the type of event being conducted.
Capturing lessons-learned from events to be compiled, shared and acted upon in future events.
Supporting the Procurement Engineer as needed in the delivery of items, as well as supporting the quality control process.

Personal Profile

Alongside exceptional technical competencies, the candidate should bring a commitment to the programme’s overall aims of providing sustainable livelihood opportunities to marginalized young people across our core states of operation.
The preferred candidate will bring a strong work ethic to a lively and dedicated team of professionals.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply

Job Title: Procurement Engineer Tracking Code: 954-112 Location: Kano Reporting to: Principal Project Manager Department: Private Sector Development Background

Mafita is a 6-year DFID-funded programme working in Nigeria’s northern states, with a vision to empower marginalised youths and women through the provision of increased economic opportunities and social inclusion.

The Procurement Engineer is responsible for overseeing the purchasing of technical goods for the trainings of several vocational and skills development.
He or she will have a very detailed knowledge of the equipment, materials and supplies used in each of the particular industries.

Duration

This is a full-time position, commencing as soon as possible with anticipated 116 days of input until 31st March 2018.
The candidate will be based in the Kano office with some travel in and around focal states of Kano, Kaduna, Katsina and Jigawa.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of the Procurement Engineer is to use his/her specialist knowledge to determine that each of the training trades has the machinery, components and supplies needed to efficiently and safely conduct trainings.
He or she will review any engineering changes that impact material or supplier in order to adjust stocks accordingly.

Specific responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

To create/manage vendor qualification process and a performance feedback rating system that will drive positive results in both supplier quality, cost and on time performance
To manage projects in tactical and strategic purchasing tasks to improve internal business processes that reduce cycle times and improve efficiencies
To lead in data analysis for strategic decision making and identification of out- of control processes to avoid cost and increased cycle time
To liaise with procurement partners through cross functional teams to complete strategic project and ensure smooth procurement process
To create/manage vendor qualification process and a performance feedback rating system that will drive positive results in both supplier quality, cost and on time performance
To manage projects in tactical and strategic purchasing tasks to improve internal business processes that reduce cycle times and improve efficiencies
To lead in data analysis for strategic decision making and identification of out of control processes to avoid cost and increased cycle time
To liaise with procurement partners through cross functional teams to complete strategic project and ensure smooth procurement process
To work closely with intervention managers to maintain a relevant and up-to-date Procurement Plan, track changes, and inform relevant stakeholders of those changes
To lead cost reduction projects to successfully obtain company driven cost out goals to remain competitive within approved budgets
To ensure that all potential suppliers are provided with identical information upon which the quotations are given equal opportunity to meet the desired requirements
To keep accurate records to justify the process and any other related decisions made in this regard
To review the Purchase order
To track and monitor expediting of Shipment
To handle Delivery and inspection of items and maintain the record of delivery notes To assist in Insurance claims, if any
To monitor storing and handling on site, prior to use, during installation and commissioning and closure of any surplus/defective materials after the completion of the project To validate client acceptance/rejection, warranties and other related follow up matters with the supplier till completion of Project
To report on budget versus Actual performance on project-wise basis
To identify all requirements in requisition for purchase issued by training Department
To reiterate with suppliers for finalization of quantity and quality
To establish and agree on delivery terms, time and stages of inspection for the supply with Project Management Team
Organise state teams to be present for the acceptance of deliveries, and its QA
To arrange and participate in meetings between suppliers and Company engineers and other personnel to facilitate standardization and economical procurement

Required Skills and Experience

Alongside exceptional technical competencies, the candidate should bring a commitment to the programme’s overall aims of providing sustainable livelihood opportunities to marginalized young people across our core states of operation.
The preferred candidate will bring a strong work ethic to a lively and dedicated team of professionals.

He should also have the following qualities:

Detail-oriented and driven
Able to integrate his/her technical knowledge with business acumen
Engineering university degree
Experience in an engineering, procurement and operations role
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency with personal computers and networking, specifically Microsoft Excel
Ability to analyze bills of material and drawings to understand key requirements
Knowledge and direct experience in negotiating contracts and quotations with Contract Manufacturers and Suppliers
Work well independently and committed to thinking outside of the box to achieve results
Ability to identify cost reduction opportunities
Advanced skills (ideal to have):
MAPICS experience
Working knowledge of AS400
Professional Engineering License
Working knowledge of LANL Engineering Standards and LANL -Experience in an engineering, procurement and operations role

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply

Job Title: MSE Support Services Specialist Tracking Code: 951-112 Location: Kano/Katsina Reporting to: Local Economic Development (LED) Intervention Manager Department: Private Sector Development Position Type: Full-Time/Regular Background

MAFITA is a 6-year DFID-funded programme working in Nigeria’s northern states, with a vision to empower marginalised youths and women through the provision of increased economic opportunities and social inclusion.

About MAFITA

Northern Nigeria has high-youth unemployment, insecurity and limited economic opportunities. MAFITA aims to assist 68,000 marginalised young people – with a particular emphasis on adolescent girls and Almajirai – to find gainful employment. By 2021, the program will create a net total of 43,300 full-time equivalent jobs and assisted 23,500 micro and small enterprises (MSEs). The project will tackle the supply and demand side of the labour market, focusing on the delivery of skills essential for employment, as well as the absorptive capacity of the labour market.
MAFITA will partner with public and private stakeholders to improve access to relevant and quality training, mentorship, work experience, business development, and financial services for marginalised youths and women. The programme will also support local market systems to enable the absorption of MAFITA’s target beneficiaries into sustainable income-generating activities.

Position Overview

The MSE Support Specialists will work with MSMEs and ensure readiness for job placement of graduates in 2018.
He/she will also work with trade associations, MFIs, and BDSPs to support local economic growth in the state.

Duration and Location

This is a full-time position, commencing as soon as possible with an anticipated 160 days of input until 31st March 2018, but with scope to increase this depending on budgetary constraints.
The Specialists will be based in the Kano and/or Katsina office and may require some travel to other project focal states in the North.

Responsibilities The MSE Support Specialists are expected to:

Support MSE growth through training and capacity building of key partners such as SMEDAN
Develop and implement effective business development services for MSEs and new start-up entrepreneurs
Develop and implement effective and affordable financial services for MSEs and new entrepreneurs
Establish an effective broker system at selected trade associations for provision of BDS and financial services to members and new start-ups
Engage with private sector to develop relationships that result in work placement and job opportunities and identify areas of support for enterprise growth
Support state governments in formulation and implementation of MSE support and job creation policies and strategies
Responsible for timely and effective delivery of MSE support initiatives
Support the timely delivery of LED quarterly milestones including contributing to written reports and monitoring activities
Provide the communications team with appropriate communications pieces relating to LED activities

Degree relating to Business Management, Business Administration, Economics or similar fields.
At least 5 years’ experience working with MSE development. Experience working with private sector is preferable
Experience working in northern Nigeria essential preferably Katsina/Kano
Excellent people skills and ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders, both written and oral
Time management
Competent knowledge in English and Hausa, spoken and written
Relevant computer proficient, experience in using Microsoft tools and/or any relevant software.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply Job Title: TVET Operations Specialist Tracking Code: 955-112 Location: Kano Reporting to: TVET Intervention Manger Department: Private Sector Development Position Type: Full-Time/Regular Background

Mafita is a 6-year DFID-funded programme working in Nigeria’s northern states, with a vision to empower marginalized youths and women through the provision of increased economic opportunities and social inclusion.

About MAFITA Northern Nigeria has high-youth unemployment, insecurity and limited economic opportunities. MAFITA aims to assist 68,000 marginalized young people - with a particular emphasis on adolescent girls and Almajirai - to find gainful employment. By 2021, the program will create a net total of 43,300 full-time equivalent jobs and assisted 23,500 micro and small enterprises (MSEs). The project will tackle the supply and demand side of the labour market, focusing on the delivery of skills essential for employment, as well as the absorptive capacity of the labour market. MAFITA will partner with public and private stakeholders to improve access to relevant and quality training, mentorship, work experience, business development, and financial services for marginalised youths and women. The programme will also support local market systems to enable the absorption of MAFITA’s target beneficiaries into sustainable income-generating activities. Position Overview

The TVET Operations Specialist is responsible to ensure the day-to-day management of TVET training delivery activities in relationship to Apprenticeship in Kano, Kaduna, Katsina and Jigawa

Responsibilities

The TVET Operations Specialist is expected to facilitate provision of all logistic support for TVET and Apprenticeship to deliver on activities preceding the training of MAFITA beneficiaries in a timely manner.
The preferred candidate will be expected to make available induction and assessment instruments for assessors to access apprentices; complete storage and retrieval system for organization of Learner Evidence Portfolios in trade associations’ offices; provide a functional system for apprenticeship cluster inspection and monitoring for compliance with minimum standard and quality delivery complete with feedback system.

His/her main activities will include, but not limited to the following:

Support complete induction documentation for learners in apprenticeship system
Provision and reproduction of all the necessary forms for documentation of evidence for formative assessment and internal verification of learners in apprenticeship system
Develop and organize the storage and retrieval of learner portfolios of evidence in the trade associations locations
Support the monitoring of periodic training quality with the apprenticeship unit in collaboration with the relevant government inspectorate department for foundational skills and trade specific training
Provide logistics support for all the processes for foundational skills training venue, delivery and trainer support
Liaise between TVET and ASO to ensure timely delivery of required logistics for various activities related to apprenticeship
Any other tasks as assigned to the intervention manager

Personal Profile

Alongside exceptional technical competencies, the candidate should bring a commitment to the programme’s overall aims of providing sustainable livelihood opportunities to marginalized young people across our core states of operation.
The preferred candidate will bring a strong work ethic to a lively and dedicated team of professionals.

Duration and Location:

This is a full-time position, commencing as on the 1st of November 2017 with anticipated 160 days of input until 31st March 2018.
The consultant will be based in the Kano Project Office with some travel in and around focal states of Kano, Kaduna, Katsina and Jigawa in the long-run.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply Jo Title: Skills Development Specialist Tracking Code: 947-112 Location: Jigawa Reporting to: Apprenticeship Intervention Manager Background

Mafita is a 6-year DFID-funded programme working in Nigeria’s northern states, with a vision to empower marginalised youths and women through the provision of increased economic opportunities and social inclusion.

The Jigawa Skills Development Specialist is responsible for supporting the Intervention Managers in managing (planning, implementation and evaluating) skills development programmes in the COSDECs (Community Skills Development Centre) and Apprenticeship interventions in the state.

Responsibilities

Act as a liaison between Mafita (intervention managers), training institutions, MCPs, Trade associations and clusters on skills development matters
Liaise with the Apprenticeship Intervention Manager, and state on the implementation of the skills programmes in the interventions.
Work in close collaboration with the apprenticeship training specialist in delivery of skills and trainings at the state
In collaboration with the apprenticeship training and operation specialists, facilitate identification, selection and strengthening of MCPs and trade associations.
In collaboration with the cluster development specialist, facilitate the formation and strengthening MCP clusters.
In collaboration with apprenticeship training specialist, facilitate the development of training packages and plans for implementation of skills programmes at the state.
In collaboration with the apprenticeship team, facilitate meetings involving trade associations, MCPs, cluster champions
Facilitate the selection of foundation skills training centres in the state.
Facilitate the monitoring on a regular basis the quality, progress and relevance of training provided in the skills to MCPs and apprenticeship interventions and provide suggested strategies to address challenges.
Advice the Apprenticeship Intervention Manager on skills and training needs and any support package needed at the skills development locations.
Provide regular updates on the status of skills delivery in the apprenticeship locations
Conduct any other tasks as assigned by the Intervention Manager.

Duration

This is a full-time position, commencing as soon as possible with 108 days of input until 31st March 2018.
The candidate will be based in the Kano office with some travel in and around focal states of Kano, Kaduna, Katsina and Jigawa.

Required Skills and Experience

Alongside exceptional technical competencies, the candidate should bring a commitment to the programme’s overall aims of providing sustainable livelihood opportunities to marginalized young people across our core states of operation.
The preferred candidate will bring a strong work ethic to a lively and dedicated team of professionals.

The following qualifications are required:

Proven experience as a skills development officer or similar position.
Thorough understanding of the skills development processes.
Minimum of university Degree in Technical and Vocational education and training (technical skilled person), or professional teacher education or equivalent working experience in skills development
Proven experience in coordination or involvement in skills related project is an added advantage
Teamwork, dialogue, networking, flexibility, initiative, innovative, analytical and problem solving abilities
Computer proficiency: Microsoft word, excel, power point and use of the internet.
Ability to communicate effectively in Hausa and English (reading, writing and speaking).
A good listener with ability to communicate with people of diverse disciplines and culture.
Outstanding organizational and coordination skills.
Ability to make presentation and lead teams and meetings.
Ability to write periodic and activity report.

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