Project Officer, IEC and Training at Federal Government of Nigeria

Responsibilities

• Supervise and carrying out promotions and outreach programme to create awareness of State Agency’s activities.
• Facilitate the carrying out of advocacy for the CSDP at the state level through information; education and communication (IEC) campaigns;
• Ensure linkage with relevant ministries/agencies on integrating_collective action and mobilization of resources, for sectoral development plans;
• Undertake regular skill gap analysis of project staff; line ministries, LGRC and CPMC members and identity requisite training to address;
• Supervise all training delivery to CPMCs and LGRCS in liaison with relevant SA staff and line ministries staff.
• Prepare budget estimates and annual work plan for training, information, education and communication activities of the SA;
• Maintain links with and update knowledge of other agencies programmes on advocacy, sensitization and awareness and communication;
• Be responsible for preparing periodic reports on progress in advocacy, mobilisation and awareness, measured against the targets of annual work plans and legal funding requirements (eg IDA/donor requirements);
• Responsible for communication materials development; Organize learning events for stakeholders;
• Coordinate and facilitate COD cross-learning events and information sharing amongst stake holders;
• Monitoring and coordination of Information, Education and Communication activities;
• Any other duties as may be assigned by Manager, Operations.

Qualification and Experience

• At least a first degree or HND in Social Sciences, Natural Resources Sciences, Rural Environmental Development, Agric Extension with at least 5 years post qualification experience part of which must relate to training and social analysis, especially rural appraisals.
• Computer literacy is compulsory and experience in community level facilitation and mobilization is an added advantage.

Terms and Conditions

• The appointment is for the period of the life of the project with six month probation period. However, Civil servant found suitable will be engaged as seconded officer and will continue to enjoy salary from their employers with Productivity Allowance from the project.
• The remuneration is attractive and in commensurate with the mode of entry and in accordance with the CSDP Staff Regulation and conditions of service