Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Nigeria recruitment

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is a bilateral development agency which is fully funded by the Government of Japan as a major implementing agency of Japanese Official Development Assistance.
In Nigeria, JICA has been working on promotion of Economic Growth through Infrastructure Development and Poverty Reduction through Social Development.


As it is expanding country program, JICA Nigeria office requires professionals to manage the programs in Infrastructure Planning & Social Development.




JOB TITLE: IN-HOUSE CONSULTANT
SECTORS: (1) INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING (2)SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
LOCATION: ABUJA
DURATION: ONE YEAR EXTENDABLE (THREE YEARS MAXIMUM)
TYPE OF CONTRACT: CONSULTANCY SERVICE


1. SCOPE OF WORK
Provide administrative support to ensure that the Programme team meets the highest standards in compliance with JICA corporate policy and procedures thereby contributing to JICA Nigeria Office’s strategic objectives. As part of the team, the Consultant will provide assistance and advise to the programme management of the team’s portfolio (project cycle management including financial management) and administrative support to the Team Leader and other programme staff including the virtual team members.


2. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE: PROJECT SUPPORT
• In conjunction with relevant colleagues, assist and advice with all aspects of project cycle management;
• Assist & advice on project/programme identification and design;
• Contribute to strengthening results focus and ensuring increased value for money in the programmes;
• Contribute to wider team/office wide discussions on gender, growth and poverty reduction;
• Assist & Advice on coordination with other stakeholders such as Civil society, Nigerian MDA’s and Other Development Partners.
• Resolving of problems and queries, liaising with JICA colleagues, project implementers and external stakeholders as required;
• Assist & advice on project launch and implementation;
• For all contracts, support the team in all processes relating to tendering, negotiating and awarding contracts to Service Providers and consultants; 
• Ensure effective sharing of information within team.


PROCEDURAL AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
• Ensure compliance at all levels with JICA procedures liaising with HQ;
• Monitoring compliance by project implementers to submit project audited statements and asset register on time. Reconciling submissions against existing project records.
• Assist in monitoring and reconciliation of project spend for Programme Review meetings and ensuring projects are meeting spending targets;
• Ensure deadlines for monitoring and review of projects are met;
• Managing programme budgets and ensuring that data is accurate;
• Checking invoices and claims, requesting appropriate authorisations and processing requests for payment (including scanning of invoices);




ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT/CORPORATE REQUIREMENTS
• Arranging meetings, workshops and other teams presentations;
• Follow up on appointments and arranging transport and accommodation where necessary;
• Scanning and photocopying of documents & management of stationery supplies;
• Assist JICA Nigeria in meetings its obligation to carry out its people management duties in line with the Investors in People standard;
• Support JICA Nigeria with the preparation of any retreats, seminars, and high-level visits from Headquarters.
• Drafting replies to letters of request and enquiry from the public and issuing visa letters;
• Attending programme related meetings and taking notes at meetings;
• Other administrative duties that may be assigned;


3. QUALIFICATIONS
• A National of Nigeria
• Knowledge on targeted sector (at least one of these)
- Energy/Power
- Transport
- Education
- Agriculture


• Working Experiences: More than 3 years in relevant field
• Academic Background: Master’s Degree in relevant field
• Adequate Skills on Accountability and Responsibility
• Ability on report writing in English
• Good Communication skills
• Sympathy with JICA’s Vision, Missions and Principles http://www.jica.go.jp/english/about/mission/


4. REMUNERATION
The Consultancy fee for this position is about 200,000Naira per Month.


5. APPLICATION
Fill the Application Form and Send by e-mail to jicang-info@jica.go.jp by 31st July, 2012.


Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Questions could be entertained from successful short listed candidates.


APPLICATION FORMS: PDF FORM AND WORD