New Job Vacancy at RTI International

New Job Vacancy at RTI International

RTI International is one of the world’s leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 4000 provides research and technical expertise to governments and businesses in more than 40 countries in the areas of advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy. Universities in North Carolina founded RTI in 1958 as the first scientific organization in and centerpiece of the Research Triangle Park.
RTI International is implementing the USAID funded Leadership, Advocacy, Empowerment, and Development (LEAD) project in Nigeria, a project aimed at improving governance and service delivery at the local government level.
This position is open to experienced local governance professionals and residents of Nigeria only.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Senior Services Delivery Specialist

Overall purpose

The SSDS is responsible for the design, direction, and implementation of the Service Improvement component and program activities.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Work with other units to ensure compatibility and consistency across the technical components.
Coordinate with other USG assisted programs to find areas of complementarity
Contribute to and assist with LG and CSOs assessment activities
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to design and deliver training to local government officials and members of civil society organizations
Provide final written and verbal reports on program activities as at when due
Coordinate data collection, information dissemination, training and other program activities with Local Government Coordinators, Communications Manager
Anticipate program needs, making and following recommendations
Collaborate with M&E to ensure monitoring is consistent with required results and provide written and verbal feedback to program management staff as needed
Attend meetings and represent the project on technical issues with/to implementing partners, development partners, and stakeholders
Assist LEAD financial managers to ensure that timelines and budgets/ financial disbursements for project implementation activities align
Ensure quality supervision and mentoring for Junior Specialists and Local Government Coordinators on service delivery activities
Ensure timely preparation of cost-share information on activities with Government partners of the Project
Other duties as assigned by the leadership of the Project.

Required Experience, Skills and Qualifications for all position

Bachelors’ degree and 10 years or MA degree plus 6 years’ experience
Degree in political science, public administration, international relations, development studies or related fields
Experience in northern Nigeria preferred
Fluency in Hausa language an added advantage
Excellent technical and managerial skills
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
Excellent team player who works well independently

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Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.