Team/Technical Leads at ICF Nigeria - Lagos and Ogun

ICF (www.icf.com) is a pre-selected supplier on the FCO Prosperity Fund framework contract. ICF has been present in Nigeria for more than 10 years, supporting government institutions at federal, state and local levels in Nigeria and development partners in city and regional development, climate resilience and governance.

We help governments, public agencies and international institutions solve complex problems and improve the quality of life and prosperity of people around the world.

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Team/Technical Lead - Nigeria FCO Global Future Cities Programme

Locations: Lagos and Abeokuta - Ogun

About the Opportunity

• We are sourcing a unique team of experts to deliver the UK FCO Prosperity Fund Global Future Cities Programme in Nigeria
• The programme will implement a number of multi-year interventions in Lagos and Ogun states
• These interventions will produce guidelines and plans for urban development and urban renewal; and urban land and water transportation management
• The final results of the programme will inform and influence urban development in Lagos and Ogun states – in Lagos Megacity and Abeokuta in particular – into the future.

About the Roles

• As a team leader or a technical lead, you will be responsible for managing technical inputs to achieve key programme deliverables and managing the performance of the expert team
• We will expect you to show strong managerial and leadership skills, including stakeholder management and liaison with clients and beneficiaries The positions will be based in Lagos.

Experience

• Extensive experience in Nigeria in one or more of the following fields: Urban Planning and Urban Renewal, Urban Land and Water Transportation, and Municipal/Infrastructure Engineering
• Preferably a Master's Level Degree in Urban and Regional Planning and Development, Urban Transportation or Engineering, or a related field
• You will have experience in managing and/or leading teams on large donor-funded programmes
• You will have experience working at diverse levels in Nigeria, interacting with government ministries and institutions, the private sector and civil society.
• Ideally, you will be familiar with UK development assistance mechanisms.

Application Closing Date
31st March, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their Cover Letters and a CV to: cv.id@icfi.com Please use the subject line: "FCO-Nigeria Team/Technical Leads" in your e-mail.