State Partnership for Accountability Responsiveness and Capability (SPARC) recruiment, March 2012([email protected])

State Partnership for Accountability Responsiveness and Capability (SPARC) recruiment, March 2012([email protected])
The State Partnership for Accountability Responsiveness and Capability (SPARC) is a major programme funded by the United Kingdom government’s Department for International Development (DFID) assisting the Nigeria Government
to build on governance reforms already under way in 5 states (Enugu, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano and Lagos).

In 2011, three more states (Kastina, Yobe and Zamfara) were added to the portfolio of states supported by SPARC.

We are looking for a LOGISTICS & SECURITY MANAGER to join the SPARC team, a new senior position based in Abuja. Responsibilities include assisting the National Finance & Administration Manager and supporting the five State Finance & Administration Managers, and three state Technical Coordination Managers in:
- Logistics arrangement for all SPARC offices – staff & consultants
- Security of the whole programme.
- Journey management for all SPARC offices
- Ensure that logistics & security systems in place are updated and functional &
- General logistics & security administration – as directed by the National Finance & Administration Manager (NFAM).

THE JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
• University degree, preferably sociology, human resources management or other relevant educational background combined with relevant management experience; a degree in a security related background will be an advantage

• Political, legal, security and cultural awareness from working experience in Nigeria.
• Proven skills and experience in report writing
• Good command of written and spoken English
• Proactive approach and the ability to think “outside the box” when developing solutions and strategies; independent, self-driven, able to handle multi-tasks and detail minded
• Team player who requires minimum supervision; able to communicate with staff of all levels and cultural backgrounds, strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Computer literate
• Minimum 5 years experience in logistics/security for International organizations (Donor Funded), of which minimum of 2 years at supervisory grade

How to apply
If you believe you have both the skills and experience required to enhance our current offering, please send your CV along with a brief outline of key points for our consideration to [email protected] by Thursday 29th March quoting ref: application for LSM.

Interviews will be held in April 2012.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.