The Benue State Community and Social Development Agency, Under the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, Makurdi - application are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the the positions below:

POSITION : Finance and Administration Manager

Requirements

• Degree or membership of professional association such as ACA, ACCA or their equivalents in Accounting or Banking and Finance with at least twelve years post qualification experience.
• Computer literacy is compulsory.
• Ensure efficient management of accounts, running of the office and the maintenance of all office facilities and schedules as well as welfare of staff.

POSITION : Administrative Officer

Requirements

• A University Degree in Social Sciences and other relevant degree with at least ten years post qualification experience.
• Professional Certification in Personnel Management shall be considered as additional advantage.
• Computer literacy is compulsory.
• To manage all personnel matters, and supervise clerical staff

POSITION : Monitoring & Evaluation Manager

Requirements

• Degree in Agricultural Economics, Statistics, Social Sciences, with at least twelve years post qualification experience.
• Knowledge of Computer is mandatory.
• Experience in project monitoring and evaluation shall be an added advantage.
• Ensure the maintenance of records of all types of data and information on SA activities and oversee and coordinate the activities of the MIS and M & E units of the State Agency

POSITION : Operations Manager

Requirements

• Degree in Agriculture, Engineering, Extension Services, Social Sciences, Project Management and any other relevant degree, with at least twelve years post qualification experience.
• Experience in rural development projects or extension services shall be considered as additional advantage.
• Computer literacy is compulsory.
• To supervise and coordinate the overall activities of the operations department.

POSITION: General Manager

Requirements

• Degree in Social Sciences, Project Management, Engineering and/or any other relevant Degree with at least fifteen years post - qualification experience in the private or public sector, five of which must be at Management level.
• Computer literacy is compulsory.
• In-charge of general administration/personnel of the CSDA and the accounting officer of the State Agency;
• He authorize expenditure in accordance with the annual budget and work programme of the SAas approved by BOD.

POSITION : Project Officer (IEC and Training)

Requirements

• Degree in Social Sciences, Rural Environmental Development, Agriculture extension with at least 5 years post qualification experience part of which must relate to training, community mobilization and social analysis.
• Computer literacy is compulsory.
• Responsible for promotions, outreach programme and advocacy through Information, Education and Communication (IEC) campaigns.

POSITION : Project Officer - (Procurement)

Requirements

• Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Purchasing and Supply or related field, with at least 5 years post qualification experience part of which must relate to procurement in a foreign funded agency or state government due process office.
• Computer literacy is compulsory and experience in community contracting is an added advantage.
• Responsible for procurement at the SA including procurement planning, design, implementation, management and training.

POSITION : Project Officer - (Gender and the Vulnerable) 

Requirements

• Degree in Social Sciences, Agricultural Economics, Gender Studies, Rural Environmental Development, Agricultural extension with at least 5 years post qualification experience part of which must relate to training and social analysis, especially rural appraisals.
• Computer literacy is compulsory and experience in community level facilitation and mobilization is an added advantage.
• Responsible for plan for mainstreaming vulnerable groups and gender sensitive activities in the operation of the State Agency and leads facilitation of preparation processes of GDPs formulation at community level

POSITION : Project Officer - (MIS) 

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent in Information Management; Computer Science; Statistics and related fields.
• Five years post qualification experience, two of which must have been in the design, development and implementation of Data bases and client - Server Software applications.
• Responsible for management of CSDP Management Information System,

POSITION : Project Officer - Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) 

Requirements

• University Degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Agricultural Economics, Rural development and related fields, with at least 5 years post qualification experience part of which must relate to monitoring and evaluation of community based initiatives.
• Computer literacy is compulsory.
• Responsible for data collection, collation and analysis for field level activities.

POSITION: Project Officer - (Supervision)  

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Social and Natural Science with at least, Five (5) years’ experience in design and/or supervision of social infrastructure construction.
• Computer literacy is essential and experience in implementing Community level infrastructure is an advantage.
• Responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of operations officers.

POSITION : Project Internal Auditor 

Requirements

• Degree, Higher National Diploma in Accounting or Banking and Finance and a membership of professional association such as ACA, ACCA, ANAN or other equivalents with at least (5) five years post qualification experience.
• Computer literacy is compulsory.
• Responsible for preparation of quarterly Internal Audit report of the Agency.

POSITION : Secretary to General Manager 

Requirements

• Degree/HND in Secretarial Administration
• Computer skills -presentations, internet and Microsoft Office Packages.
• Must have at least 7 years secretarial experience.
• Shall provide secretarial services to the General Manager.

POSITION : Assistant Project Accountant 

Requirements

• Degree or Higher National Diploma in Accounting with at least five years post qualification experience.
• Computer literacy is compulsory.
• Maintain proper books of account and prepare financial records in line with project deliverables,

POSITION : Account Clerk - 2 slots

Requirements

• Ordinary National Diploma in Accounting with at least 5 years post qualification experience.
• Computer literary is compulsory.
• To do financial record keeping and filing system and documentation.

POSITION : Dispatch Rider 

Requirements

• Must be able to ride motor bike.
• Possession of Riding License is essential.
• Minimum of 3 years of cognate experience.
• To provide general haulage and dispatch service

POSITION : Cleaner/Cleaning Outfit  -  2 slots

Requirements

• Must possess at least Primary School Leaving Certificate with minimum of 5 years’ experience in cleaning job.
• Ability to read and write will be an added advantage.
• Maintain the office environment/aesthetics in proper office hygienic sanity

POSITIONS :Watchman/Security Outfit - 2slots
 
Requirements

• Must be able bodied men with at least 5 years cognate experience in security work.
• Ability to read and write is essential.
• To keep watch on the security and safety of staff and property

POSITION : Driver  - 6 slots

Requirements

• At least Junior Secondary School Leaving Certificate with minimum of 5 years driving experience.
• Must have valid driving license/Trade test.
• To provide general logistical support and vehicular movement of staff and project property.

POSITION : Office Assistant - 2 slots

Requirements

• At least Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate (5 credits which shall include English and Mathematics)
• Computer literacy is mandatory.
• Responsible for liaison service/filing and administrative support services in the Agency.

How To Apply
Candidates should send 5 copies of their type-written CV and photocopies of relevant credentials to:
The Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning,
State Secretariat,
Makurdi,
Benue State.