RTI International Current Jobs in Nigeria: Recruitment for Senior Technical Manager, Senior Finance/Budget Specialist

THE ORGANIZATION:

RTI is an independent organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisplinary research that improves the human condition. With a worldwide staff of more than 4000 people, RTI offers innovative research, development, and a full spectrum of multidisciplinary services. Universities in North Carolina founded RTI in 1958 as the first scientific organization in and centerpiece of the Research Triangle Park

RTI International has been awarded  the five year, USAID funded Leadership, Advocacy, Empowerment, and Development (LEAD) project in Nigeria, a project aimed at improving governance and service delivery at the local government level.

We are seeking for a highly qualified professional in our Bauchi office to fill the positions below.

POST TITLE: Senior Technical Manager

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

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 planning and budgeting of public funds, civil society capacity building, and working with local governments to improve the delivery of people.

The position is at grade 11 and reports to the Chief of Party.

SPECIFIC DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Program and activity design consistent with sound development and governance principles Management and supervision of a team of technical specialists to produce results and maintain Internal communication and coordination Represent the project to key stakeholders in state and local government and civil society,
• Oversee the development and implementation of annual workplans to achieve project objectives project monitoring consistent with required results,
• Attend meetings and represent the project on technical issues,
• Work closely with the Chief of Party to understand and meet project needs and requirements,
• Provides reports on program status and implementation issues,
• Contributes to quarterly and annual reports on LEAD implementation,
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• A Degree plus 12years or Masters 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 skilIs, including MS Word, Power Point and Excel,
• Ability to work under pressure and in team environment.

POST TITLE:   Senior Finance/Budget Specialist

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reporting to the Senior Technical Manager, 
• He/she will oversee the technical and management aspects of LEAD budget transparency activities and be responsible for implementation, quality control, reporting, monitoring, and staff management of the component.

The candidate we seek is an experienced local government finance specialist with a proven track record of assisting local government authorities to better account for public funds and improve overall fiscal and budget transparency. The candidate should be familiar with local government finance and budgeting procedures and with the functions of State government structures as they relate to local budgeting and finance. The Position is grade 10 and reports to the Senior Technical Manager.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Overall responsibility for the design, direction, and implementation of the budget transparency component and program activities,
• Coordinate with Senior Specialists in the Local Governance, Civil Society Strengthening, and  Service Implement components to ensure consistency across the technical components,
• Contribute to and assist with LGA assessment activities,
• Design and deliver training to local government officials,
• Provide written and verbal reports on program activities as needed,
• Coordinate data collection, information dissemination, training and other program activities with Local Government Coordinators and Training Managers,
• Anticipate program needs, making and following recommendations,
• Ensure monitoring is consistent with required results and provide written and verbal feedback to program management staff as needed,
• Attend meetings and represent the project on technical issues to implementing partners, development partners, and stakeholder.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree and 10 years or MA degree plus 6 years experience,
• Degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Municipal Finance, International Relations, Development Studies or related fields,
• Experience in Northern Nigeria preferred Excellent technical and managerial skills Excellent, communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills,
• Fluency in English,
• Excellent team player who work well independently.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply please email your cover letter and CV in reverse chronological order (including email and phone contact) to info@lead.rti.org on or before 23^rd December, 2011. Only shortlisted candidates will be  contacted.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.