The Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Nigeria is considering the recruitment of a Project Officer-Cooperation. The successful candidate will be responsible to specific projects/programmes with primary focus on alleviation of rural poverty through social protection/social safety nets, improved resilience, enhanced food security and sustainable agricultural production.
Job Title: Project Officer-Cooperation
Functions and duties
Under the supervision of the Head of Section,, the responsibilities are the following:
I. Management of EDF/EU projects:
§ General duties and functions include: Contribution to programming and mid-term review of the Nigeria National Indicative Programmes. Identification and formulation of programmes and projects - Internal monitoring of projects' implementation in co-ordination with Nigerian authorities (NAO), ensuring that EU regulations and procedures are followed
Contribution to reporting requirements: Annual Management Plan (AMP), External Assistance Management Report (EAMR), Joint Annual Report (JAR), sector reports and ad-hoc reports Contribution to donor coordination mechanisms Contribution to sector policy dialogue and engagement with actors at federal, state and non-state levels - Contribution to the visibility of the EU cooperation in the sector/projects concerned
§ In the performance of the above-mentioned duties, the expert will work closely together with the other staff in the Delegation and in particular the Operations and Finance and Contracts sections
II. Monitoring and Reporting:
Reporting to the Head of Section, the Project Officer is expected to contribute and provide technical expertise to the EU Delegation in all phases of the project management cycle, in particular to ensure proper project appraisal and subsequently monitoring of project implementation, and sector reviews. The Project Officer will be assigned specific projects/programmes with primary focus on alleviation of rural poverty among the most vulnerable groups through social protection/social safety nets, improved resilience, enhanced food security and sustainable agricultural production.
III. Communication and networking:
The position requires excellent analytical, drafting and communication skills, The ability to work under pressure and autonomously and adapt to a multi-cultural environment. and the capacity to communicate complex information in an easily comprehensible manner. It requires flexibility towards new demands and the delivery of output in a structured way. The Project Officer will contribute to information exchange, coordination and policy dialogue with DPs, regional, national and local government actors, civil society and the private sector.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education and training
A University level education of at least 4 years in Resilience/Social Protection/Rural Development/Agriculture/Food Security or related fields. University studies attested by a diploma relevant to the position (Master or equivalent)
Experience
At least 3 years relevant experience in development cooperation, project management, social protection, resilience, sustainable agriculture, rural development food security or nutrition.
Previous experience in development cooperation activities in northern Nigeria would be an advantage.
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