Unit Head at the Taraba State Government of Nigeria (World Bank Assisted Project)

The Taraba State Government of Nigeria is currently implementing the Youth Employment and Social Support Operation (YESSO) - World Bank Assisted Project as a means of ensuring that the present unacceptable levels of poverty are reduced. Consequently, the unit responsible for the Coordination and implementations of social protection are expected to have full complement of staff engaged through competitive deployment from within the State Civil Service.

In view of the above, interested State Civil Servants are hereby invited to apply in respect of job position and requirements stated below, stating clearly current place of work, grade level and highest qualification for the under-listed position:

Job Title: Unit Head (Grade level 14 and above)

Location: Taraba
Program: Youth Employment and Social Support Operation (YESSO)
Unit: Targeted Grant Transfer (TGT)

Duties of the Unit Head

• Based on agreed annual deliverables (outcomes and outputs), prepare annual work plans, budgets plan detailing expected as input to the SOCU annual budget and plans
• Manage the day-to-day activities of TGT
• Work with LGAs and ward committees on community-oriented interventions or activities
• Carry out activities in collaboration with other MDAs and private sector organizations
• Coordinate and supervise the transfer of grants to beneficiaries
• Coordinate TGT related M & E work
• Prepare regular reports for SOCU and
• Disseminate information to beneficiaries.

Qualifications

• A University degree in Agriculture, Statistics, Social Sciences, Engineering, Extension Services or Project Management, with at least 12 years post qualification experience.
• Knowledge of computer analysis software is mandatory while previous experience in project monitoring and evaluation shall be an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
19th August, 2019.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit and address Ten (10) copies of their Applications with detailed CV to:
The Chairman,
State Planning Commission,
Jalingo, Taraba State.

Note: Candidates are required to state clearly, current place of work, grade level and highest qualification.