RTI OPPORTUNITY IN NIGERIA, TUESDAY 14, DECEMBER 2010

VACANCY

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RTI International implements a five years, USAID-funded, local governance project aimed at improving governance and service delivery in Buachi and Sokoto States
We are seeking for a highly qualified professional in our Bauchi office for the position of
SENIOR TECHNICAL MANAGER.
 The senior technical manager will provide technical leadership and quality control for the result-oriented technical teams and crosscutting technical staff. The candidate we seek is a senior Governance Specialist who has expertise in project management in the areas of systems strengthening at the LGA level, capacity building for participatory working with local governments to improve the delivery of services to people. The position is a t grade 1 1 and reports to the service Director of program

SPECIFIC DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Project management and strategic thinking and implementation
Project monitoring consistent with required results
Attend meeting s and represent the project on technical issues
Work closely with the senior director of program to understand and meet project needs and requirements
Provides reports on program status and implementation issues
Contributes to quarterly and annual reports to LEAD
Supervision of senior technical specialist
Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS
A degree plus 12 years or Master Degree plus 9 years relevant experience. a minimum of 5years experience working with local governments  or civil society preferably in Northern Nigeria. Excellent report writing, communication and interpersonal skills. Strong computer skills including MS Word, Power Point and Excel. Ability to work under pressure and in team environment

TO APPLY
Please email you cover letter and CV in reverse chronological order (including email and phone contact) to info@lead.rti.org no later than 24th December 2010. Only short listed candidates will be contacted
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