FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY CALLING FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANTS NATIONWIDE

Our Client, an agency of the Federal Government of Nigeria, is desirous of fast tracking the achievement of the MDGs in Nigeria by building the capacity and planning competence of the following 113 participating LGAs namely.

Sate Local Governments Zone Zonal Centre

Abia Ikwuano Ohafia Obi Ngwa South East Enugu

Adamawa Song Michika Lamurde North East Gombe

Akwa Ibom Nsit Ubium Oruk Anam Mbo South South Asaba

Anambra Awka North Anambra West Orumba South South East Enugu

Bauchi Ganiuwa Itas/Gadau Kirfi North East Gombe

Bayelsa Southern Ijaw Brass Sagbama South South Asaba

Benue Logo Gwer West Ado North Central Abuja

Borno Kala/Balge Guzamala Shani North East Gombe

Cross River Boki Yela Odukpani South South Asabe

Delta Ethiope West Ukwuani Warri South West South South Asaba

Ebonyi Ikwo Izzi Afikpo South South East Enugu

Edo Esan South East Etsako West Orhionmwon South South Asaba

Ekiti Ijero Ikole Ekiti East South West Ibadan

Enugu Isi-Uzo Igbo-Etiti Aninri South East Enugu

FCT Kule Abaji Bwari North Central Abuja

Gombe Akko Dukku Balanga North East Gombe

Imo Ngor Okpala Onuimo Nwagele South East Enugu

Jigawa Guri Sule-Tankarkar Miga North West Kaduna

Kaduna Brinin-Gwari Lere Kachia North West Kaduna

Kano Garun Mallam Gabasawa Takai North West Kaduna

Katsina Kaita Mashi Musawa North West Kaduna

Kebbi Bunza Augie Suru North West Kaduna

Kogi Ajaokuta Omala Kabba/Bunu North Central Abuja

Kwara Asa Kaiama Ifelodun North Central Abuja

Lagos Eti-Osa Ibeju/Lekki Ikeja South West Ibadan

Nasarawa Akwanga Obi North Central Abuja

Niger Lavun Munya Wushishi North Central Abuja

Ogun Ikenne Egbado North Odeda South West Ibadan

Ondo Ile-Oluji Ondo East Akoko North East South West Ibadan

Osun Ede South Odo-Otin Atakumosa East South West Ibadan

Oyo Ibarapa North Lagelu Oriire South West Ibadan

Plateau Mikang Kanke Riyom North Central Abuja

Rivers Akuku Toru Omumma Khana South South Asaba

Sokoto Tambuwai Illela Binji North West Kaduna

Taraba Takum Bali Karim-Lamido North East Gombe

Yobe Fune Yunusari Karasuwa North East Gombe

Zamfara Bukkuyum Maru Zurmi North West Kduna

Position: Technical Assistants (TAs)

A range of government activities will support the scale-up of MDGs investments, directing resource and policy attention towards priority sectors, weak indicators and services delivery bottlenecks. While increasing the value-for-money, coordination and impact of interventions a genuine partnership between the three tiers of government and with local communities is expected to evolve. These developments will be stimulated by internal improvements in management and operations, and catalyzed by a Technical Assistant domiciled in each participating L.G.A.

Objectives of Technical Assistants

?To assist in a national effort to improve Local Government planning, project management and monitoring capacity in selected Local Government Areas.

?To catalyze new processes, working practices and priorities within Local Government

?To provide a reporting channel on progress in implementation of the CGS to LGAs.

Working Conditions of Technical Assistants

?Technical Assistants are expected to be agents of change within Local Government. They must be resident in the Local Government, will operate from the Office of the Local Government Secretary, and must abide by the rules and regulations of the Local Government Technical Assistants will only be posted to Local Governments where they are able to engage closely with the local language and culture.

?Significant fieldwork throughout the Local Government is understand and document conditions. Regular meetings will be held at the state and Zonal levels, requiring extensive travel.

Activities of Technical Assistants

?Technical Assistants will assist in coordinating key MDGs-related activities and supporting members of the Local Government to engage with government initiatives. Many of these activities will be IT-based and Technical Assistants must be fluent in standard Computer software and excellent communicators

?Example of relevant activities include analysis of data, needs assessments, project management, planning, reporting, monitoring of projects, making recommendations on high-impact interventions, and undertaking capacity building and workshops for Local Government staff and other key stakeholders.

Technical Assistant (TA)’S Qualifications/ Experience/ Competencies

?Candidates must possess Masters Degree in Management or Development-related discipline ( Sociology, Economics, Management, Accountancy, Public Administration)

?Candidates should also have five (5)years work experience in Public or Private organizations

?Applicants should also possess Bachelors degree in Management or Development-related discipline (Sociology, Economics, Management, Accountancy, Public Administration).

?Should have ten (10) years work experience in public or private organizations.

In addition, applicants must demonstrate the following competencies:

?Experience in Project Management and Report Writing

?Skills in effective teamwork, independent motivation, pro-active initiation of new ideas, communications, relationship building.

?Ability and experience in using core computer software:- Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and E-mail/Internet.

Timeline/Period of Engagement

One (1) years contract engagement, subject to extension for a second year.

Remuneration:

Attractive and according to what is obtainable in other relevant organizations.

Other Conditions of Advertisement

?Interested applicants should submit their applications on or before Tuesday 1st February, 2011 by 12.00 noon.

?Names of shortlisted applicants will be posted on the Website within four (4) working days of closure of application. Candidates will be contacted through their E-mail address and short Messages services (SMS) to their GSMs.

?IT-based Aptitude Test takes place in Abuja, Kaduna, Gombe, Ibadan, Enugu and Asaba on Saturday,12th February 2011for shortlisted candidates.

?Names of applicants who passed the Aptitude Test and who are to report for final interview/selection will be posted on the Website by Friday 18th February, 2011.

?Final interview/Selection takes place in Abuja between Wednesday 23rd and Saturday 26th February, 2011.

All enquiries should be directed to:

(a) [email protected]

(b) [email protected]


HOW TO APPLY

Application shall be received ON-LINE at http://www.tarecruitments.com/
Candidates are to attend Aptitude Test in the Zonal Centre of the Zone in which their Local Government of choice falls.