Project Director at American University of Nigeria (AUN)

Locations: Yola and Mubi - Adamawa

About the Project

• The Atiku Centre Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Development is starting a new project in early 2018, focused on improving resilience amongst returnees in return LGAs of Adamawa state.
• This is two years project with office in Yola and Mubi.
• In application of our mission and vision, the Atiku Centre Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Development was set up to provide a one stop shop for all development initiatives, utilizing our local knowledge and global expertise to study problems, develop solutions and prioritize the implementation of the solutions in the form of projects.
• The centre currently implements a number of projects across the north east focusing on mitigating the impact of the insurgency on the lives of the people of the north east and Nigerians in general.

Job Description

• The Project Director is responsible for meeting the project’s technical objectives, managing financial resources, managing program staff, maintaining good working relationships with host government officials and local partners, managing donor reporting and ensuring a high-quality delivery of services.
• The Project Director reports to the Administrator of Grants, Contracts and Programs at AUN.

Requirements

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in organizational development, public health, public administration, business administration, international development, or other relevant field preferred;
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in program management at senior management level is required 3-5 years in Nigeria
• Aptitude/experience in supervising staff and the ability to mentor subordinates;
• Knowledge and understanding of the development sector in Nigeria preferred
• Fluency in English and working knowledge of Hausa required.
• Knowledge and experience of working in Northern region of Nigeria will be an added advantage.