Job Title: Basic Education Program Manager
Location: Abuja
Salary: FSN: N5,050,289.00 p.a (Starting basic salary on FSN-ll Position Grade)
Basic Duties of the position
The incumbent will serve as an Activity Manager for selected
education components of the activities that form the implementation
core of the education strategy, which are implemented through
cooperative agreements and contracts with US Non-Governmental
Organizations (NGOs). The assigned portfolio focuses on managing the
new, yet to be awarded, reading program.
S/he performs the full range of program management functions
including, inter alia, ensuring grantees/contractors meet the full
objectives of their scopes of work, advising on evaluations, ensuring
program compliance with USAID policies and that the content and
objectives of education projects ensure outcomes consistent with the
Mission strategy. The incumbent provides direction in the planning,
development, design, management and evaluation of projects, and will
serve as the coordinator for public-private partnerships for the
Education Team. S/he provides liaison roles for USAID with the
Government of Nigeria education sector managers at the federal and
state levels as well as work with other International Development
Partners.
S/he tracks policy developments, legislative changes, technical
developments in the field, etc, that affect USAID's activities and/or
objectives and briefs local and visiting senior USAlD officials and US
Embassy staff, as required, on the implementation of assigned
activities in relation to host-country programs and priorities. The
incumbent initiates and describes project ideas and initiatives in
accordance with the education sector strategy, the current environment
in Nigeria, the institutional capabilities and purposes of potential
USAID recipients, resource availability and funding source. Conducts
research, as necessary, on social and economic factors pertaining to
education in Nigeria for input to these documents. Contributes to the
development of conceptual frameworks and formulates plans for required
implementation documentation.
Minimum Requirement
Note: All applicants MUST address each selection
criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information
supporting each criterion or the application will not be considered.
Education: A Master's Degree in education or social sciences is required.
Work Experience: 3 to 5 years prior experience in
areas related to education in Nigeria or program assistance field,
including experience in collection, analysis and presentation of
information is required.
Language Proficiency: Level IV English (Fluency in both written and oral English) is required.
Knowledge:
Thorough knowledge of the major issues affecting education in all
geographic regions in Nigeria, including technical, social and cultural
aspects, and specific issues facing Education in Nigeria such as
Universal Basic Education (UBE), Islamic Education, Girls' Education,
Parent-Teacher Association and Educational Financing etc.
Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrable skills in decision-making and overseeing the implementation of education activities in Nigeria.
- She/he must have excellent management, interpersonal and teamwork skills, especially in multi-cultural settings, and
- must be able to use basic Microsoft application packages such as MS-Excel and MS- Word.
Additional Selection Criteria:
- Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
- Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
- Current employees who are qualified will be given preference.
- Only successful applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be notified.
- The Human Resources Office will NOT accept applications or resume submitted in U.S. Government official envelopes.
- The minimum requirements must be adequately addressed in the cover letter of your application package. Failure to do so will disqualify your application.
Application Closing Date
28 August, 2012
Method of Application
Interested applicants for this position MUST submit the following, or the application will not be considered;
A type-written application specifically applying for this position,
and addressing the minimum requirements as advertised. Please
reference the job title and announcement number on the application
letter.
A current resume or curriculum vitae, listing all job responsibilities; plus
Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies
of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of
the position as listed above.
Please indicate position title and vacancy announcement number on
the top right corner of the envelope and also on the subject line of
the application letter
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.
USAID/Nigeria In Abuja is seeking to employ a suitable and
qualified candidate for the position of Basic Education Program Manager
in the Education Office.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:
USAID Nigeria
ATTN: Human Resource Office
c/o U.S. Embassy
1075 Diplomatic Drive Abuja, FCT,
Nigeria
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