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The
State Partnership for Accountability, Responsiveness and
Capability (SPARC) is a governance programme of the Department
for International Development (DFID) in Nigeria. SPARC commenced
in 2008 and runs to April 2016.
Its overall purpose is to enhance
the efficiency and effectiveness of selected state level
governments’ use of public resources, and it focuses on public
financial management, public service rnanaqement, policy and
strategy and monitoring and evaluation.
For more information about SPARC, please visit
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"_blank">www.sparc-nigeria.com
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JOB TITLE: STATE PROGRAMME MANAGER OR
TECHNICAL COORDINATION MANAGER
We are looking for an experienced manager to lead our
programme in Katsina State, Nigeria. The State Programme
Manager’s main function is to design and manage the
implementation of SPARe activities in the state, to ensure the
achievement of program outputs.
Specifically, the functions include:
a. Manage the state SPARC office and its
staff (including technical and support staff)
b. Manage programme finances in the
state;
c. Provide technical advice and facilitation
of SPARC’s work in policy, strategy, public financial
management, public service management and monitoring and
evaluation;
d. Manage short-term consultancy inputs in
the state;
e. Represent the programme to the state and
local governments;
f. Ensure coordination with DFID and other
programmes in the state and contribute to the management and
sharing of knowledge;
g. Produce work plans, quarterly and annual
reports and terms of reference for consultants.
Experience and qualifications required for state
programme manager
1. Master’s degree in social sciences or
another relevant field;
2. Technical expertise and at least 8 years’
experience in public financial management, public sector reform
or policy and
strategy development. A general awareness of the
interdependencies between all three would be preferable;
3. Knowledge of various key development
sectors and competence in collating. analysing and
disseminating a broad range of technical information;
4. Excellent interpersonal skills and an
ability to relate to high-level politicians and
technocrats;
5. Ability to speak the predominant local
language, and familiarity with the environment of the state
position applied for, will be a distinct advantage.
How to Apply
Kindly note that if a candidate does not meet the above
requirement, he/she may be considered for a Technical
Coordination Manager position .SPARC is an equal opportunities
employer. If you have the required skills and experience,
please email your CV along with an application letter.
Applications must reach the National Progrmme Manager at
hr@sparc-nigeria.com before noon on Monday
31st March, 2015.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will
be held shortly afterwards.