RTI International LGA Jobs Nigeria

RTI International Implements a five-year, USAID funded Leadership, Advocacy, Empowerment, and Development (LEAD) project aimed at improving governance and service delivery at the local government level in Bauchi and Sokoto states. RTI International is seeking LGA Coordinators.


LGA Coordinators.
LGA Coordinators will contribute to and assist in the coordination and implementation of all technical aspects of the LEAD local governance capacity building activities. RTI seeks highly motivated and organized program specialists with proven trak record of community development or organizing.

LGA Coordinators will be based in offices located in the target LGAs. The position is at grade 9 and reports to the Senior Specialists. Responsibilities. Serve as crosscutting members of the overall technical team, the LGA Coordinators will help mobilize local sector in each target LGA, and facilitate coordination among the technical teams to ensure an integrated approach that will create the cross-sectoral synergies needed to achieve the Project's objectives in each LGA.

REQUIRED Experience, Skills, and Qualifications:
Bachelors degree and 6 years or MA degree plus 3 years experience; Degree in Political Science, Pulic Administration or related fields. Fluency in Hausa language.

ALL positions are based in Bauchi or Sokoto and require: Nigerian Residency; Excellent technical skills; Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills; The ability to identify creative and practical approaches to overcome challenges, and to manage in diverse ethnic and political environments; fluency in English; excellent team player who works well independently; experience in Northern Nigeria preferred.

To Apply for the LGA Coordinator Job:
Plese include 'Nigeria LEAD and LGA Coordinator' in the subject line and email your cover letter and full and updated CV in reverse chronological order (including email and phone contacts) to info@lead.rti.org.

Deadline to apply is April 30, 2010.

Only shortlisted candidates for this job opportunity will be contacted. No phone calls please.