iVolunteerOverseas - Project Management Advisor

Project Management Advisor (2)

Nigeria

18 months

VSO is the world's leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. VSO have been working in Nigeria since 1958 and was focused on teacher training programmes. Over the years the VSO Nigeria programme grew to implementing not just education programme interventions but Secure Livelihoods, HIV and AIDS. The overall goal of the VSO Nigeria country strategy is to reduce poverty and the vulnerability of youth in Nigeria.

VSO Nigeria Programme Office is looking to recruit 2 Volunteer Project Management Advisors. The Project Management Advisor roles are newly created, with the aim of ensuring the delivery of quality and sustainable projects through the provision of high-level support and capacity-building for VSO's partners

Role and Responsibility of the VSO Volunteer will include:

Capacity Building of National Volunteers, Partners and Project Staff:

- Design and undertake trainings for National volunteers on project management skills

- Capacity-building of local partners on project cycle management

- Coaching and mentoring of National volunteers and Project Officers

- Provide support in project communication

- Monitoring and Evaluation of training activities

- Prepare and test tools to evaluate the impact of the project

Partnership Support:

- Provide high-level support to stakeholders across sectors, so that partners maximise the resources available in their area to ensure projects represent good value for money:

a) Education Partners: Ministry of Education, College of Education, NYSC and NGO partners

b) Secure Livelihoods Partners: Ministry of Agriculture, Private Sector, processors and trading companies

c) Public institutions, and institutions working on accountability and governance

- Provide advice and guidance directly to local partners on program and project management, governance and strategy development, consultation and partner engagement

- Support the organisation of quarterly cluster meetings

Support in development of new Partnerships & Relationship management:

- Identify the needs and the expectations of the VSO Nigeria program

- Build relationships with NGOs, forums, companies, local experts and relevant institutions

- Identify new donors and (fund raising) support in concept and proposal development

- Represent VSO as/when required at events, meetings, training workshops etc

Skills, qualifications and experience required:

- A Masters degree in Business Administration, Development Management or equivalent

- At least 5 years specific work experience in training and capacity-building

- Proactive, entrepreneurial and Good organizational skills

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and able to form good relationships with public and private partners

- Strong interest in Technical/ Vocational Training

- Experience in working with people from diverse backgrounds

Desirable:

- Proficiency in the use of Word, Excel, Power Point and/or Microsoft Project

- Awareness and sensitivity of cross-cultural settings

- A preparedness to work with limited resources within a challenging environment

- Patience, tolerance and flexibility

- Ability to work independently

- Enthusiastic and good team player

What we offer:

- Home country funded allowance, medical insurance, travel costs, accommodation and an allowance to cover your basic living expenses while overseas according to the destination country

- The chance to gain a new life experience and professional development in an international setting

How to apply:

Before you apply to a VSO placement, you should be aware that this is a skilled-based volunteer position for professionals. If you wish to work in the field with VSO and become a part of our mission, please submit your application online by clicking here - http://vso.force.com/jobopportunities/Job_DetailsPage- jid=a0mD0000005s7uNIAQ

Further information on VSO's work in each of the countries we work, additional opportunities and to read volunteer experiences, visit www.ivoindia.org

Placement location: Kano & Lagos

One volunteer position will be based in Lagos, and the other Kano. Lagos, located in the South-West region, is the economic nerve centre of Nigeria and there will be easy access to the medical facilities available in the Capital - this includes private clinics and State hospitals. Kano, located in the North-West region, is the largest city in Northern Nigeria and there will be easy access to the medical facilities available in the Capital - this includes private clinics and State hospitals.

Application closing date: 17/03/2015