Nigeria: Technical Program Director, Support Vulnerable Households Project in Nigeria

Technical Program Director, Support Vulnerable Households Project in Nigeria

Effective with the release of this position announcement, Winrock International will be recruiting applicants for the position of Technical Program Director for an upcoming project supporting the economic growth and livelihoods improvement program in Nigeria. The responsibilities, duties, and qualifications are described in the attached position description. Position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding.

GENERAL:

Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. By linking local individuals and communities with new ideas and technology, Winrock is increasing long-term productivity, equity, and responsible resource management to benefit the poor and disadvantaged of the world.

SALARY & BENEFITS:

The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits.

APPLICATIONS:

Applicants should go to www.winrock.org to the Jobs link and submit a current resume and cover letter referencing Nigeria Technical Program Director by December 16, 2012.

Winrock would like to graciously thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates who meet all requisite criteria and are short listed will be contacted.

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Technical Program Director, Support to Vulnerable Households Project

LOCATION: Nigeria

UNIT: Empowerment & Civic Engagement

REPORTS TO: Chief of Party (COP)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Technical Program Director will be responsible for developing the technical aspects of the program related to agricultural production, utilization, nutrition, education and entrepreneurial skills development for an integrated program to increase rural economic growth and improve livelihoods, nutrition and health among vulnerable households in Nigeria, specifically within Sokoto, the Niger Delta and the Federal Capital Territory. Position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Technical Program Director is responsible for activities related to the development and implementation of the Support to Vulnerable Households integrated agricultural production, utilization, nutrition education, and entrepreneurial skills development. The incumbent will provide technical support to the management of the Project including assessment of progress and performance. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Provide strategic leadership of all programmatic activities concerned with livelihoods and entrepreneurial skills development, rural financing, agricultural production, and nutrition education. • Collaborate with a team to develop and oversee implementation of work plans/targets, budgets, and reports. • Coordinate strategy and activities with any implementing partners, national & local government authorities involved in and responsible for economic development. • Manage and mentor senior staff in technical areas. • Coordinate technical assistance provided by donor, staff and consultants. • Coordinate closely on the data collection to measure impacts, incomes, household and business investments, and savings.

QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND:

Education: Bachelor’s degree required (MBA or master’s degree preferred) in economics, agriculture/horticulture, environmental sciences or gender in development. Supplemental training in income generation/entrepreneurship, nutrition, monitoring and evaluation, HIV/AIDS, gender analysis/mainstreaming, microfinance preferred.

Experience:
• Minimum five years’ experience working in projects promoting economic growth and livelihoods interventions in areas including skills training, micro-lending, micro-savings, agricultural production and utilization, alternative/additional income generation, food security, and social protection for donor-funded development programs required. • Experience managing integrated US Government programs and budgets strongly preferred. Demonstrated technical expertise in four of the following areas: agricultural production and value-chain development, public-private partnership, enterprise development and incubation, vocational education/training, microfinance access, nutrition education, food security, and youth and women’s empowerment. • Knowledge of agricultural practices, poverty and food security issues among vulnerable households in Nigeria or similar operating environment.

Skills: • Strong skills in financial management, writing, monitoring and evaluation required. • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English required. • Skills with local language(s) spoken in Sokoto, Federal Capital Territory and/or the Niger Delta (Hausa, Urhobo, Gbagyi, etc.) are considered a strong asset.

Applicants should go to http://www.winrock.org/ to the Jobs link and submit a current resume and cover letter referencing Nigeria Technical Program Director by December 16, 2012.