BIG Unit Admin/Logistic Experts at the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMIT&I)

Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment - The Government of Nigeria has emphasized the importance of diversifying the economy, supporting sectors that have potential for growth and creating massive employment. In line with this commitment, the Government has sought and received Credit from the World Bank to help Nigeria support Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) operating in different high potential sectors throughout the country. This support is being implemented under the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMIT&I) and operationalized in the Growth and Employment (GEM) Project.

The GEM Project Development Objective is to increase firm growth and employment in participating firms in Nigeria. The project became effective in July 2013, and will close in September 2018. The project focuses on manufacturing and service sectors, specifically supporting 1CT, entertainment, tourism and hospitality, light in manufacturing and construction. Project support addresses crosscutting sector issues, assistance to specific clusters, and more direct support to firms channeled through a platform - called the Business Innovation and Growth (BIG) Platform providing various trainings, technical assistance and grant schemes. The GEM Project intends to apply part of the proceeds of this credit to payments for consulting services.

The consulting services (‘the Services’) include implementation support to the project as regards to the daily management and coordination of all activities on the BIG Platform.

The GEM Project of FMIT&I now invites eligible individual consultants to indicate their interest for the position as stated below:

Job Title: BIG Unit Admin/Logistic Expert

Location: Abuja
Package Ref. #: GEM/CS/IC/2015/106

Responsibilities
The Admin/logistic Expert shall perform the following activities:

• Manage events per required procedures in collaboration with PIU procurement team
• Keep informed the BIG unit and entire Phi about upcoming events
• Ensure competitive selection of venues and associated services
• Ensure all arrangements are in place for BIG platform associated missions
• Liaise with the PIU FM unit for timely disbursement of appropriate funds
• Ensure the administration of BIG Unit support necessary logistic arrangements for the Unit staff to facilitate their functions
• Prepare budgets for the BIG Platform activities (workshops, meetings, trainings, missions, etc.) Perform additional tasks as requested by the Unit manager(e.g. contract management)

Qualification/Requirements
Interested candidates should possess the following activities:

• Evidence of working experience in administration and logistic in a development focused organization preferably in Business development and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises environment
• Graduate degree in Public /Business Administration, or related field from a reputable university with 3 years+ working experience.
• Must be Fluent in English

Application Closing Date
4:00PM Wednesday 17th February, 2016.

Method of Application
Expressions of Interest must be submitted in two (2) hard copies (one original and one copy plus one CD Rom) in a sealed envelope clearly marked "Expression of Interest for the engagement of individual consultant to Manage Business Innovation and Growth (BIG) Platform" delivered to the address below in person, or by courier mail:
The Project Coordinator
Growth and Employment (GEM) Project,
Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment,
Block G, Room 225,
Old Federal Secretariat,
Area 1,
Garki-Abuja.
Tel: +2348039265356 or +2348051763523
Email: [email protected]

Note

• The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to "paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants by World Bank Borrower Revised January 2011 and 2014" setting faith the World Bank policy on Conflict of Interest, individual Consultant will be selected accordance with the Procedures set out in the Consultant Guidelines.
• Further information can be obtained at the address above during office hours [from 09hours to 1600 hours] Monday through Friday (Except Public Holidays )from the Project Coordinator, Tel: +2348039265356 or + 2348057763523.
• Interested candidates should provide information demonstrating that they have the requisite qualifications and experience to perform the services.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.