Programme Coordinator at Federal Government of Nigeria

The Federal Ministry of Human Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, through the National Social Safety Net Coordination Office (NASSCO), invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Programme Coordinator

Reference: NG-NASSCO-196010-CS-INDV
Location: Nigeria
Name of Project: National Social Safety Project
Assignment: Request for Expression of Interest: For the Engagement of a Programme Coordinator for the National Cash Transfer Office
Credit No: 58310 ID

Description

• The Federal Government of Nigeria has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the National Social Safety Net Project (NASSP), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for the engagement of a Programme Coordinator for the National Cash Transfer Office.
• The Programmme Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day project management specifically linked to administration / implementation of the cash transfers, Top-ups and livelihoods. This will include annual work plans, budget, training plans, procurement plans, M & E, grievances, technical support to states, and stakeholder engagement.
• The National Social Safety Nets Coordinating Office (NASSCO), now invites eligible Candidates to express their interest in providing this service. Interested candidates should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience.

Requirements
To be eligible, the Candidate must include / meet the following minimum criteria:

• Advanced University Degree (minimum of M.Sc) in one or more of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Social Sciences, Finance, Art or fields relevant to International Development
• Civil servant of not less than a Deputy Director or its equivalent in the private or International donor agencies / NGOs
• Minimum of 10 years of work experience with at least 5 years working experience with World Bank-funded projects, Financial institution, social protection or cash transfer programmes
• Demonstrated experience in design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation large scale national social protection programs and operations and associated delivery mechanism
• Skill cross-cutting issues such as gender and social inclusion issues, climate change and environment, etc.
• Strong collaboration skill with other stakeholders involved in similar operations.

Application Closing Date
16th October, 2020.