Propcom Mai-Karfi Job in Nigeria for an Intervention/Business Development Manager
Propcom Mai-Karfi, a six-year project working to improve the
livelihoods of Nigeria’s rural poor through targeted market initiatives,
is seeking a high-performing, results-oriented Nigerian professional to
serve as Intervention/Business Development Manager.
Position: Intervention/Business Development Manager
Propcom Mai-karfi aims to increase incomes for 500,000 poor
Nigerians, includmaning 50% women, by enhancing employment opportunities
and improving productivity in selected agricultural and other rural
markets in Northern Nigeria. Propcom Mai-karfi, which runs through
December 2017, is managed by GRM International, in partnership with
Techreserve, for the UK Department for International Development
You will be:
- Able to lead and manage programme interventions, including design,
strategy, planning, execution, monitoring and reporting of intervention
activities
- Entrepreneurial and flexible able to adapt to fast-changing working context
- A team player with a proven ability to work effectively with others in a multicultural setting
- Competent user of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and possibly statistical packages
- A fluent Hausa speaker with good command of the English Language
- Experienced at developing and maintaining productive relationships
with project partners (mostly businesses) and internal colleagues
- Able to collaborate with partners to help them assess and develop
new business opportunities and practices relevant to rural communities
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of agricultural and other rural
markets in Nigeria as well as the cultural and socio-economic context
in which the programme operates
- Familiar with how businesses really work and whatthey need to succeed
In return we offer
- A friendly and team-based working environment in Abuja
- Opportunity to collaborate with national and International colleagues
- Opportunity to make a vital contribution to an innovative Nigerian development programme
- The opportunity to truly – make a difference
- A competitive salary with benefits
The role is based in Abuja, although travel within northern Nigeria will be required
Applications are encouraged from all those who can clearly
demonstrate sound evidence of success in a business advisory or
agricultural management role and a passion for development in Nigeria.
How to Apply:
Please send your CV (maximum of three pages), full details of your
referees, salary history and a 1 page covering letter outlining how your
skills and competencies match the requirements of this post to:
[email protected]
Full details of the post can be found on our website:
www.propcommaikarfi.org,
Closing Date: Thursday December, 2014