SMEDAN VACANCY

The Small & Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) was established by an ACT of the National Assembly to coordinate, promote and facilitate the development of micro, small and medium enterprises in Nigeria.
The Agency is hereby inviting applications from candidates suitable, qualified and competent for appointment into various positions as follows:

CATEGORY A:
THE POSITION: DIRECTOR (GL 17) ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY AND
INFRASTRUCTURE (ET&I)

JOB TITLE: Head (Engineering Technology & InfrastructureDepartment)

REPORTING TO: Director- General (SMEDAN)
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Programme implementation in respect of bridging technological gaps of micro, small and medium enterprise (MSMEs);

Programme implementation in respect of bridging technological gaps of micro, small and medium enterprise (MSMEs);
Set objectives, goals, targets and plans for the department in line with the mandate of the Agency;
Coordination of capacity building programme for entrepreneurs and sustainable skills acquisition and upgrading;
Facilitation of access to infrastructure (cluster/industrial park, etc)
Linking of MSMEs to Research & Development results.

BASIC QUALIFICATION:

Candidates must possess a good first degree or its equivalent with a minimum of 2nd Class Honours (Lower Division) in Engineering, Post graduate training in any of the following field will be an added advantage, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials/Metallurgical Engineering and Agricultural Engineering
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Candidate must have a minimum of twenty (20) years post-NYSC cognate working experience and appreciable /verifiable experience in MSME development and / or related activities.
Candidate should have full (Corporate) membership of Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE) for a minimum of fifteen (15) years and should be registered by the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) for a minimum of ten (10) years.
Must demonstrate understanding of the MSME sector.
Candidates must not be above 50 years.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCES
Candidates should have Trouble shooting skills, Excellent project management skills, Strong numerical and technical ability, Good analytical and presentation skills, Understand the workings of relevant international organizations and must be Computer literate.
Application for Director Engineering Position should be forwarded to; [email protected]

DIRECTOR (GL 17): ENTERPRISE PROMOTION AND MANAGEMENT

JOB TITLE: Head (Enterprise Promotion and Management Department .)
REPORTING TO: Director- General (SMEDAN)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Implementation of MSME development programmes, projects and schemes;
Promotion of entrepreneurship and capacity building;
Facilitation of Management consultancy, counselling and allied services for MSME promotion and development.
Promotion of advocacy and operating environment issues.
Promotion and facilitation of enterprise, linkages, cooperation/networkig, clustering and credit delivery for MSME
Promotion and facilitation of markets and marketing for MSME products;
Provision of Information and business support services

BASIC QUALIFICATION

A good first degree or its equivalent in Social Sciences, Humanities,
Management and other Sciences with a minimum of 2nd Class Honours (lower division).
Relevant Post graduate degree will be an added advantage.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Candidate must have a minimum of 20 years post-NYSC cognate working experience;
Excellent knowledge of local and global MSME dynamics, including familiarity with appropriate regulations, legislations, and operating environment;
Experience in financial institutions operations and management/ micro and small business or consumer lending;
A sound understanding of the MSME development strategies and comprehensive / effective support systems;
Strong ability to think strategically and holistically and to appreciate the systemic impact of various economic policies, issues and solutions on MSME development;
Demonstrate commitment to ethical standards and high level of integrity.
Candidates must not be above 50 years.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCES
Excellent project management skills, Good analytical and presentation skills Understand the workings of relevant international organizations and must be Computer literate
Application for Director Enterprise Promotions Position should be forwarded to; [email protected]

DIRECTOR (GL 17): PLANNING RESEARCH & COORDINATION

JOB TITLE: Head (Planning Research & Coordination Department)
REPORTING TO: Director-General (SMEDAN)
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

MSME Policy articulation, development and implementation;
Planning / Coordination of Agency's Programmes and activities.
Promotion of participation in sub-regional, regional and global initiatives and cooperation on MSME development;
Sourcing and coordination of technical assistance and inter-Agency cooperation;
Implementation of MSME sub-sectoral studies/surveys and promotion of private sector organizations, NGOs and trade groups;
Preparation of SMEDAN mandatory reports;
Custodian of Agency’s Data/Statistics;
BASIC QUALIFICATION
Candidates must possess a good first degree or its equivalent with a minimum of 2nd Class Honours (Lower Division) in Social Sciences, Humanities & other Sciences. Post graduate degree will be an added advantage.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Candidate must have a minimum of twenty (20) years post-NYSC cognate working experience;
Should possess the ability to drive unaided, a target based and policy driven planning department;
Ability to interface with multi-lateral development partners for MSME development;
Should be versatile in planning and must have hands-on experience in MSME development planning
Must demonstrate understanding of the MSME sector.
Strong ability to think strategically and holistically and to appreciate the systemic impact of various economic policies, issues and solutions on MSME development;
Candidates must not be above 50 years.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCE
Understand workings of relevant international organizations, Excellent project management skill, Good analytical and presentation skill and must be Computer literate.
Application for Director Panning Research and Coordination Position should be forwarded to; [email protected]

DIRECTOR :(GL 17) INSPECTORATE

JOB TITLE: Head (Inspectorate Department)
REPORTING TO: Director-General
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The candidates shall assist the Director-General in attainment of the objectives/mandate of the Agency
Monitor and Evaluate Agency's programmes and performance;
Compile reports from the various outreaches;
Provide guidance, supervision and support to field officers;
Ensure compliance of MSMEs, BDSPs and other stakeholders to government regulations;
Promotion of standardization and quality assurance;
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must possess a good first degree or its equivalent with a minimum of 2nd Class ( lower Division) in Social Sciences, Humanities, Management & other Sciences. Post-graduate degree will be an added advantage.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Candidate must have a minimum of twenty (20) years post- NYSC cognate working experience;
Ability to interface with multi-lateral development partners for MSME development;
Must have hands-on experience in MSME project monitoring/evaluation;
Candidates must not be above 50 years.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCE
Understand workings of relevant international organizations, Excellent project Management skill, Good analytical and presentation skill and must be Computer literate.
Application for Director Inspectorate Position should be forwarded to; [email protected]

DIRECTOR: (GL 17) FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS

JOB TITLE: Head (Finance & Accounts Department)
Reporting to: Director-General (SMEDAN)
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversee the Agency's financial management system and Accounts
Budget preparation
Investment portfolio Management
Financial statement preparation
Sourcing and disbursement of funds
Revenue Management
BASIC QUALIFICATION

Candidates must possess a good first degree or its equivalent with a minimum of 2nd Class /lower division in any of the following disciplines , Accounting, Social Sciences or Managements sciences;
Relevant post graduate degree will be an added advantage
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Candidate must have a minimum of twenty (20) years post NYSC cognate working experience;
Must be a member of a recognized Accounting body;
Must have knowledge/experience of public sector Accounting for not less than 10 years
Must show ability to proactively manage the Finance and Account outfit.
Must demonstrate understanding of the MSME sector.
Candidates must not be above 50 years.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCE
Computer literacy, Excellent leadership and financial management skill, Understand workings of relevant international organization, Donor Agencies and Ability to source and invest funds
Application for Director Finance & Accounts Position should be forwarded to; [email protected]

DIRECTOR (GL 17): ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES

JOB TITLE: Head (Administration& Human Resources Department)
REPORTING TO: Director-General (SMEDAN)
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Anchor administrative and Human Resources Management;
Career development, Staff Welfare and Establishment matters.
Provide operational requirements and other necessary support for programme and project implementation;
Asset Management;
BASIC QUALIFICATION

Candidates must possess a good first degree or its equivalent with a minimum of 2nd Class /lower credit in Social Sciences or Humanities;
Relevant Post graduate degree will be an added advantage
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Candidate must have a minimum of twenty (20) years post-graduation cognate working experience;
Must be a member of a recognized management body;
Must show ability to implement/process all necessary requirement for smooth execution of the Agency's programmes;
Must have in-depth knowledge and understanding of Federal Civil Service Rules and Regulations.
Must demonstrate understanding of the MSME sector.
Should have minimum of 10 years Public Service experience;
Candidate must not be above 50 years
SKILLS AND COMPETENCE
Computer literacy, Excellent leadership quality focusing on impact and result and Strong initiative taker with capacity to move complex processes forward.

Application for Director Administration& Human Resources Position should be forwarded to; [email protected]
CATEGORY B:
JOB TITTLE: DEPUTY DIRECTOR (GL. 16)
DEPARTMENT: ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY AND INFRASTRUCTURE

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The candidates shall assist the Director (Engineering Technology & Infrastructure) in the general administration of the Engineering, Technology and infrastructure department.
Take charge of leading and supervising team/division as he /she may be so assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Candidates must possess a good first degree or its equivalent with a minimum of 2nd Class /lower credit in any of the following fields: Mechanical/Production Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Civil Engineering, Materials/Metallurgical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering;
A minimum of eighteen years (18) post-NYSC cognate working experience required;
The candidate is expected to be registered with the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) for a minimum of ten (10) years and registered by COREN for a minimum of eight (8) years;
Must be computer literate.
Candidate must not be above 50 years.
Application for Deputy Director Engineering should be forwarded to; [email protected]

JOB TITLE: DEPUTY DIRECTOR (GL. 16)

DEPARTMENT: ENTERPRISE PROMOTION AND MANAGEMENT
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The candidate shall assist the Director (Enterprise Promotion) in the general administration of the department.
Take charge of supervising team/division as he /she may be so assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Candidates must possess a good first degree or its equivalent with a minimum of 2nd Class / lower credit in the following disciplines:
Social Sciences, Humanities, Management and other Sciences;
Possession of relevant post-graduate degree would be an added advantage;
A minimum of 18 years post-NYSC cognate working experience required;
Candidates must be computer literate;
Candidate must not be above 50 years.
Application for Deputy Director Enterprise Promotion should be forward to; [email protected]

JOB TITLE: DEPUTY DIRECTOR (GRADE LEVEL 16
DEPARTMENT: INSPECTORATE
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The candidates shall assist the Director (Inspectorate) in general administration of the department.
Take charge of leading and supervising team/division as he/she may be so assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Candidates must possess a good first degree or its equivalent with a minimum of 2nd Class / lower credit in the following disciplines:
Social Sciences, Humanities, Management/other Sciences;
Possession of relevant post- graduate degree will be an added advantage;
A minimum of 18 years post- NYSC cognate experience required;
Candidate must be computer literate.
Candidate must not be above 50 years.
Application for Deputy Director should be forwarded to; [email protected]

CATEGORY C
JOB TITLE: CHIEF X OFFICER (GRADE LEVEL 14)
i. Accounts
ii. Administration

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Candidates must possess a good first degree or its equivalent with a minimum of 2nd Class (lower Division) in the following disciplines:
Social Sciences, Management Sciences and Accounting
Membership of a relevant professional body and possession of a Master's degree would be an added advantage
A minimum of 14 years post NYSC cognate experience required
Candidates must not be above 45 years.
Application for Chief Position should be forwarded to; [email protected]

JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT CHIEF X OFFICER (GRADE LEVEL 13)
i. ICT, ii. Enterprise, iii. Administration

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Candidates must possess a good first degree or its equivalent with a minimum of 2nd Class Lower in the following disciplines;
Computer Science/Computer Engineering, Social Sciences, Humanities and Management Sciences;
Membership of relevant professional body and Master's Degree would be an added advantage;
A minimum of 12 years post graduation required;
Candidates must not be above 40 years.
Application for Assistant Chief Position should be forwarded to;
[email protected]

PRINCIPAL OFFICER (GRADE LEVEL 12)
i.Enterprise ii. Administration iii. Accounts iv. Engineering v. Information

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Candidates must possess a good first degree or its equivalent with a minimum of 2nd Class lower in the following disciplines:
Social Science, Management Science, Humanities, Accounting, Mass Communication and Engineering;
Membership of relevant professional body and possession of Master's degree would be an added advantage.
A minimum of 9 years post- NYSC cognate experience required
Must be computer literate.
Candidates must not be above 40 years.
Application for Principal X Officer Position should be forwarded to: [email protected]

JOB TITLE: SENIOR X OFFICER (GRADE LEVEL 10)
i.Enterprise ii. Engineering iii. Accounts iv. Administration v. Stores

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Candidates must possess a good first degree or its equivalent with a minimum of 2nd class lower division in the following disciplines:
Social Science, Engineering, Management Sciences, Accounting and Humanities
A minimum of 6 years post graduation required
Must be computer literate.
Application for Senior X Officer Position should be forwarded to; [email protected]

JOB TITLE:X OFFICER I (GRADE LEVEL 09)
i.Enterprise ii. Engineering iii. Accounts iv. Administration v. Library vi. Legal vii. Information

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Candidates must possess a good first degree or its equivalent with a minimum of 2nd class/lower in the following disciplines:
Social Science, Engineering, Management, Accounting, Humanities,
Mass Communication, Journalism, Library Science, LLB/BL
A minimum of post call-to-bar for legal Officer I and 3years post-NYSC cognate working experience for other positions;
Must be computer literate.
Application for Officer I Position should be forwarded to; [email protected]

JOB TITLE: CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARY (CS)
Position: CS I grade level 09 and CS II grade level 08

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

HND in Secretariat Studies at lower credit level from a recognized institution.
A minimum of 3 years post graduation is required for grade level 09 while post NYSC is required for grade level 08.
Must be Computer Literate
Application for CS I and II Position should be forwarded to; [email protected]

JOB TITLE: X OFFICER II (GRADE LEVEL 08)
i.Enterprise ii. Engineering iii. Accounts iv. Administration v. Information

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Candidates must possess a good first degree or its equivalent with a minimum of 2nd class (lower Division) in the following disciplines:
Social Sciences, Engineering, Management Sciences, Accounting, Humanities and Mass Communication.
A minimum of post- NYSC required
Application for Officer II Position should be forwarded to; [email protected]

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

The tenure for the position of Director is for a maximum of 8 years in line with Federal Government Policy.
Successful candidates could be posted to any part of the Country.
Remuneration is as obtained in the Federal Public Service.

CANDIDATES ARE TO NOTE THE FOLLOWING;

Curricuium Vitae and application should be forwarded to the e-mail applicable to each position using Micro-soft Word.
Applicants who may not be able to apply on line should send their application and Curriculum Vitae to;
The Director General
Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency
of Nigeria (SMEDAN)
35 Port- Harcourt Crescent,
Off Gimbiya Street,
Area 11, Garki II,
Abuja.

Applicants should not submit more than one application to avoid disqualification.
The closing date for applications is six (6) weeks from the date of this publication.
Under no circumstances will applications be accepted after this date.
The Agency reserves the right to verify claims and documents submitted