RTI International Jobs in Nigeria for a Local Government Coordinator in Bauchi State
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RTI International is implementing the USAID funded Leadership,
Advocacy, Empowerment, and Development (LEAD) project in Nigeria, a
project aimed at improving governance and service delivery at the local
government level. This position is open to experienced local
governance professionals and residents of Nigeria only.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Local Government Coordinator
Location: Bauchi
Overall Purpose
- Local Government Area (LGA) Coordinator contributes to and
assists in the coordination and implementation of all technical aspects
of the LEAD local governance capacity building activities. LGA
Coordinator will be based in office located in the target LGAs.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
- Serve as the day to day LEAD contact with the LGA and civil society organizations (CSOs)
- Serve as crosscutting members of the overall technical team.
- Assist in organizing project sponsored events in the LGA.
- Assists project leadership and program management with
implementing an integrated approach toward the cross-sectoral
coordination needed to achieve the project's objectives.
- Assist in mentoring Local Government staffs and the CSOs on relevant thematic areas
- Mobilize local government counterparts, civil society, media, citizens, and the private sector in each target LGA.
- Facilitate and Monitor the implementation of technical assistance and report on progress to the main office.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Required Experience, Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelors' Degree and 6 years or MA Degree plus 3 years' experience
- Fluency in Hausa language an added advantage
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
- Excellent team player who works well independently
- Degree in Political Science, Public Administration, International Relations, Development Studies or related fields
- Experience in northern Nigeria preferred
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their cover letter
which summarizes how your relevant skills and experience are a match
for the position sought and CV in reverse chronological order to:
[email protected] Also include the position applied for in the subject of your email.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application Deadline 9th May, 2015.