Center for Policy Research and Development Solutions (CPRDS) Is Hiring

Job Summary: Provide programmatic support in the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation procedures and tools for various programmes/projects.

Specific Tasks

•     Monitor all project activities, expenditures and progress towards achieving project outputs.
•     Develop monitoring and evaluation indicators for projects.
•     Suggest strategies for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of projects by identifying bottlenecks in completing project activities and developing plans to minimize or eliminate such bottlenecks.
•     Support in coordinating across the various project components to ensure effective implementation of M & E procedures and tools.
•     Provide periodic reports on all project activities.
•     Participate in annual project reviews and planning workshops and assist in preparing relevant reports.
•     Carry out other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time

Qualification and Competencies

•     Masters/Bachelors degree preferably in social and management sciences.
•     Knowledge and experience in project-level or state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system implementation.
•     2 - 5 years’ experience in Monitoring & Evaluation.
•     Experience working with NGOs, CBOs, CSOs, IDPs, private sector and government outfits.
•     Ability to think strategically, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities and work independently as well as being a part of a team.
•     Proven Information Technology skills including word processing, database application (excel), presentation software (power point) and internet appreciation.
•     Well developed written and oral communication skills.

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Job Summary: Provide programmatic support in the design of interventions and projects; proposal development, resource mobilisation and project implementation.

Specific Tasks

•     Identify intervention areas and relevant partner organisations/individuals/groups.
•     Conduct research, policy analysis and advocacy on the issues relating to the assignment.
•     Prepare proposals and concept papers.
•     Design strategies for raising funds for programmes and projects.
•     Develop work plans and related budgets.
•     Coordinate project activities and ensure efficient management of project financial resources by planning, budgeting, implementing and monitoring of project funds and ensuring successful financial project delivery.
•     Organize events, conferences, workshops and seminars.
•     Participate in annual project reviews and planning workshops and assist in preparing relevant reports.
•     Carry out other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualification and Competencies

•     Masters/Bachelors degree preferably in social and management sciences.
•     Knowledge and experience in initiating and managing development projects.
•     2 -5 years working experience with NGOs, CBOs, CSOs, IDPs, private sector and government outfits.
•     Ability to think strategically, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities and work independently as well as being a part of a team.
•     Proven Information Technology skills including word processing, database application (excel), presentation software (power point) and internet appreciation.
•     Well developed written and oral communication skills.

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Job Summary: Provide operational and programmatic support on strategic and tactical matters as they relate to budget/financial management, cost benefit analysis, forecasting needs and the securing of new funding.

Specific Tasks

•     Design financial management procedures and tools.
•     Specific project accounting.
•     Carry out financial reporting to donors and clients.
•     Prepare and manage project accounts
•     Updating financial records and ensuring compliance with internal control procedures.
•     Identify funding opportunities and coordinate fundraising activities.
•     Participate in annual project reviews and planning workshops and assist in preparing relevant reports.
•     Carry out other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualification and Competencies

•     Bachelors/HND in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration.
•     Knowledge and experience in managing project finances.
•     2 – 5 years hands on experience on a similar job.
•     Knowledge and application of quickbook and relevant accounting software.
•     Experience working with NGOs, CBOs, CSOs, IDPs, private sector and government outfits.
•     Ability to think strategically, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities and work independently as well as being a part of a team.
•     Proven Information Technology skills including word processing, database application (excel), presentation software (power point) and internet appreciation.
•     Audit experience.
•     Well developed written and oral communication skills.