NGO Vacancies

Penhall consulting Ltd, a foremost management consultancy company is recruiting personnel for a Non- Governmental Organization (NGO) focused on leadership grooming, entrepreneurship, good governance and socio-economic development, based in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. The organization which run several institutional and donor funded initiatives is currently scaling up its activities and therefore require the services of staff wl1h relevant qualifications and cognate experience to fill the following positions:

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR (Programmes)
• The Associate Director (Programmes) will be responsible for the overall projects/programmes management of the organization, including the following specific duties:
• Developing Concept papers and proposals on local & international Calls
• Providing leadership in managing international & local programmes
• Providing expertise in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) projects
• Involved in training and capacity building initiatives
• Developing viable areas of networking and partnership building
• Generating new ideas for corporate development and resource mobilization.
• Conduct socio-economic research and facilitate stakeholder engagements/ community interface
Requirements
• Masters degree in Social Sciences or any other relevant field. PhD would be an added advantage.
• At least 15 years work experience, 8 of which must be in the development (3") sector.
• Experience in conducting multi disciplinary research & stakeholder engagements
• Experience in conducting baseline surveys and needs assessment
• Demonstrate experience in various key Sustainable development indices such as Community Driven Development (CDD), SLA, PRA, SCA, etc
• Excellent in interpersonal and team building skills
• Excellent in written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate high level of creativity and innovativeness
• Demonstrate Values of integrity, honesty and hard work
• Conversant with Microsoft packages and SSPS.
• Candidate must not be more than 45 years of age.

SENIOR MANAGER (Programmes)
• The Senior Manager (Programmes) will be responsible for managing programmes of the Organization, including the following specific duties:
• Provide technical support in developing Concept papers and proposals on local & international Calls
• Provide technical framework for effective and efficient management of international & local programmes
• Provide technical support in projects monitoring and evaluation mechanism
• Developing programme work plans and calendar of activities
• Build capacity of subordinates
• Carry out development research activities and community interface
Requirements
• Masters degree in Social Sciences or any other relevant field
• At least 12 years work experience, 6 of which must be in the development sector.
• Strong knowledge in conducting baseline surveys and needs assessment
• Experience of various key sustainable development indices such as Community Driven Development (CDD), SLA, PRA, SCA, etc
• Excellent in interpersonal skiffs
• Excellent in written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate values of integrity, honesty and hard work
• Conversant with Microsoft packages and SSPS.
• Candidate must not be more than 40 years of age.

PROGRAMME OFFICERS
The programme officers will assist in developing and implementing programmes, including the following specific duties.
• Carrying out day to day project implementation and review.
• Development of competitive project concepts and proposals,
• Lend support in carrying out field research and other development research activities
Requirements
• First degree in social sciences or any other relevant field,
• At least 3 years work experience in the development sector
• Excellent in interpersonal skills
• Excellent in written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate values in integrity, honesty and hard work.
• Conversant with Microsoft packages
• Candidate must not be more than 35 years of age.

Method of Application
Candidates who meet the requirements for each position should send a detailed resume and cover letter to Penhall Consulting by e-mail to: penhall_ng@yahoo.com
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted


Closing Date: 18th November, 2010.