General Manager at Enugu State Government

Enugu State Government has established an Agency for Community and Social Development Project (CSDP), which is responsible for implementing World Bank-Assisted Project. The project has the objective to increase access of poor people (in rural communities) to improve social and natural resources infrastructure services in a sustainable manner through the provision of grant support to beneficiaries for identifying prioritizing, implementation and maintenance of community- driven micro-projects under approved Community Development Plans (CDP) and Group Development Plans (GDP).

To fill the position created as a result of change of service and retirement of officers, the position below is declared vacant and hereby invite application from suitably qualified candidates:

Job Title: General Manager

Location: Enugu

Powers and Duties of the General Manager
The General Manager shall:

• Be in-charge of general administration of the CSDP;
• Manage SA Personnel;
• Be the accounting Officer of the SA;
• Give approval for proposal of CDPs recommended by the SA management committee;
• Authorize expenditure in accordance with the annual budget and work programme of the SA as approved by the BOD;
• Represent the SA in all its dealings with third parties at the level of the management;
• Conduct dialogue with donor and those capable of providing complementary technical and administrative skills and financial resources;
• Delegate his authority to the staff of the Agency to the extent necessary for the efficient performance of the activities of CSDP;
• Perform such other duties as may be required for effective functioning of the SA;
• Ensure regular reporting and adherence to the SA reporting relationship with the Project Financial Management Unit (PMFU) of the State.

Qualifications and Experience

• A University degree in Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Engineering and/or any other relevant degree with at least fifteen years post-qualification experience in the private or public sector, five of which must be at management level.
• A higher degree and experience in the management of rural development projects shall be an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
23rd September, 2020.