The State Accountability and Voice Initiative (SAVI) is a Programme financed by the Department of International Development (DFID). SAVI works with civil society, State Houses of Assembly and the media to promote democratic participation and government accountability. SAVI works in close partnership with other DFID programmes that focus on enhancing government systems, health and education (SPARC, PATHS2 and ESPINN). SAVI has offices in Lagos, Kaduna, Enugu and Kano as well as a Head Office in Abuja.
The Programme is looking to recruit t staff to fill the post of:-
STATE PROGRAMME MANAGER
Location: Kaduna
Responsibilities
- Pursue, further develop and monitor SAVI’s strategy, work-plan and budget in Kaduna State, coherent with SAVI’s national strategy
- Manage the State staff, finances and office operations
- Develop and Maintain Strategic relationships with DFID & Senior Officers and with other DFID Programme Managers In the State. Coordinate with other donor programmes in the State to achieve agreed common outcomes.
- Have full management responsibilities for the delivery and monitoring of the SAVI Programme Objectives for the State, associated knowledge management and dissemination of Lessons Learnt
- Lead the State SAVI Team to implement the agreed projects and activities with civil society organizations, media and the State House of Assembly, Including building and maintaining strategic relationships.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- Recognized Post Graduate qualification in a relevant discipline,
- Should have 10 years relevant experience in programme management, including management of strategy, finances and staff,
- Has demonstrable experience in working with Government (at all levels) preferably around governance and accountability,
- 10 years relevant experience in work with CSO, CBOs, coalitions and networks and their interface with Government MDAs.
- A team player who is able to coordinate various streams of work to achieve agreed goals.
- Skilled in report writing , fluent written and oral English, as well as fluency in the dominant local language (Hausa), facilitation, communication and presentation skills Have experience in public speaking and can facilitate forums
- Computer literate, conversant with MS Excel, Word , Power-point and use of the internet
- Hold a Valid Nigerian driving license.
Equal Opportunity
SAVI is Equal Opportunity Employer (which includes people with disabilities). The Terms and Conditions of employment are commensurate with the levels of responsibility and experience.
Method of Application
All CV’s must be sent to the following e-mail address: e.adebayo@savi-nigeria.com; All applicants must indicate at the beginning of their application the post which he/she is applying. Please send an A4 2-page (only) CV, which gives present address and e-mail contact details, academic qualification, a work history for the past 10 years or last 3 employers, three (3) named references and 300 word explanation as to why the candidate would like to take up the post. The closing date for this application is 9th October, 2009.
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