AGENCY OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA RECRUITMENT FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANTS

Our Client, an agency of the Federal Government of Nigeria, is desirous of fast tracking the achievement of the MDGs in Nigeria by building the capacity and planning competence of the following 113 participating LGAs namely.

Sate Local Governments Zone Zonal Centre
Abia Ikwuano, Ohafia, Obi Ngwa South East Enugu
Adamawa Song, Michika , Lamurde North East Gombe
Akwa Ibom Nsit Ubium, Oruk Anam, Mbo, South South Asaba
Anambra Awka North, Anambra West,Orumba South South East Enugu
Bauchi Ganiuwa, Itas/Gadau , Kirfi North East Gombe
Bayelsa Southern Ijaw, Brass , Sagbama South South Asaba
Benue Logo, Gwer West, Ado North Central Abuja
Borno Kala/Balge, Guzamala, Shani North East Gombe
Cross River Boki, Yela , Odukpani South South Asabe
Delta Ethiope West, Ukwuani, Warri South West South South Asaba
Ebonyi Ikwo, Izzi, Afikpo South South East Enugu
Edo Esan South East, Etsako West, Orhionmwon South South Asaba
Ekiti Ijero, Ikole, Ekiti East South West Ibadan
Enugu Isi-Uzo, Igbo-Etiti, Aninri South East Enugu
FCT Kule, Abaji, Bwari North Central Abuja
Gombe Akko, Dukku, Balanga North East Gombe
Imo Ngor Okpala, Onuimo, Nwagele South East Enugu
Jigawa Guri,Sule Tankarkar, Miga North West Kaduna
Kaduna Brinin-Gwari, Lere, Kachia North West Kaduna
Kano Garun Mallam, Gabasawa, Takai North West Kaduna
Katsina Kaita, Mashi, Musawa North West Kaduna
Kebbi Bunza, Augie, Suru North West Kaduna
Kogi Ajaokuta, Omala, Kabba/Bunu North Central Abuja
Kwara Asa, Kaiama, Ifelodun North Central Abuja
Lagos Eti-Osa, Ibeju/Lekki, Ikeja South West Ibadan
Nasarawa Akwanga, Obi , Toto North Central Abuja
Niger Lavun, Munya, Wushishi North Central Abuja
Ogun Ikenne, Egbado North, Odeda South West Ibadan
Ondo Ile-Oluji, Ondo East, Akoko North East South West Ibadan
Osun Ede South, Odo-Otin, Atakumosa East South West Ibadan
Oyo Ibarapa North, Lagelu, Oriire South West Ibadan
Plateau Mikang, Kanke, Riyom North Central Abuja
Rivers Akuku Toru, Omumma, Khana South South Asaba
Sokoto Tambuwai, Illela, Binji North West Kaduna
Taraba Takum, Bali, Karim-Lamido North East Gombe
Yobe Fune, Yunusari, Karasuwa North East Gombe
Zamfara Bukkuyum, Maru, Zurmi North West Kaduna

Position: Technical Assistants (TAs)
A range of government activities will support the scale-up of MDGs investments, directing resource and policy attention towards priority sectors, weak indicators and services delivery bottlenecks. While increasing the value-for-money, coordination and impact of interventions a genuine partnership between the three tiers of government and with local communities is expected to evolve. These developments will be stimulated by internal improvements in management and operations, and catalyzed by a Technical Assistant domiciled in each participating L.G.A.
Objectives of Technical Assistants
To assist in a national effort to improve Local Government planning, project management and monitoring capacity in selected Local Government Areas.
To catalyze new processes, working practices and priorities within Local Government
To provide a reporting channel on progress in implementation of the CGS to LGAs.
Working Conditions of Technical Assistants
Technical Assistants are expected to be agents of change within Local Government. They must be resident in the Local Government, will operate from the Office of the Local Government Secretary, and must abide by the rules and regulations of the Local Government Technical Assistants will only be posted to Local Governments where they are able to engage closely with the local language and culture.
Significant fieldwork throughout the Local Government is understand and document conditions. Regular meetings will be held at the state and Zonal levels, requiring extensive travel.
Activities of Technical Assistants
Technical Assistants will assist in coordinating key MDGs-related activities and supporting members of the Local Government to engage with government initiatives. Many of these activities will be IT-based and Technical Assistants must be fluent in standard Computer software and excellent communicators
Example of relevant activities include analysis of data, needs assessments, project management, planning, reporting, monitoring of projects, making recommendations on high-impact interventions, and undertaking capacity building and workshops for Local Government staff and other key stakeholders.
Technical Assistant (TA)’S Qualifications/ Experience/ Competencies
Candidates must possess Masters Degree in Management or Development-related discipline ( Sociology, Economics, Management, Accountancy, Public Administration)
Candidates should also have five (5)years work experience in Public or Private organizations
Applicants should also possess Bachelors degree in Management or Development-related discipline (Sociology, Economics, Management, Accountancy, Public Administration.
Should have ten (10) years work experience in public or private organizations.
In addition, applicants must demonstrate the following competencies:
Experience in Project Management and Report Writing
Skills in effective teamwork, independent motivation, pro-active initiation of new ideas, communications, relationship building.
Ability and experience in using core computer software:- Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and E-mail/Internet.
Timeline/Period of Engagement
One (1) years contract engagement, subject to extension for a second year.
Remuneration:
Attractive and according to what is obtainable in other relevant organizations.
Other Conditions of Advertisement
Application deadline:

Interested applicants should submit their applications on or before Tuesday 1st February, 2011 by 12.00 noon.
Names of shortlisted applicants will be posted on the Website within four (4) working days of closure of application. Candidates will be contacted through their E-mail address and short Messages services (SMS) to their GSMs.
IT-based Aptitude Test takes place in Abuja, kaduna,Gombe, Ibadan, Enugu and Asaba on Saturday,12th February 2011for shortlisted candidates.
Names of applicants who passed the Aptitude Test and who are to report for final interview/selection will be posted on the Website by Friday 18th February, 2011.
Final interview/Selection takes place in Abuja between Wednesday 23rd and Saturday 26th February, 2011.
All enquiries should be directed to:
(a) Info@tarecruitments.com
(b) enquiries@tarecruitments.com
Method of Application
Application shall be received ON-LINE at http://www.tarecruitments.com/ . Candidates are to attend Aptitude Test in the Zonal Centre of the Zone in which their Local Government of choice falls.