The Imo State Government is implementing a World Bank Assisted Financing of Community and Social Development Project (CSDP) and is recruiting for the below position

POSITION : Dispatch Rider

Responsibilities

• Moving files from officers tables
• Carrying and delivering letters articles and messages
• Opening, cleaning and closing offices

Qualifications 

• A candidate who is mentally and physically fit and possess the ability to read and write

POSITION : Operations Officer - 6 slots

Responsibilities

• Sensitise and mobilise Communities on CSDP project objectives and activities as well as issues related to HIV/AIDS
• Facilitate Communities to undertake needs assessment arid prioritisation that are socially inclusive- and environmentally sustainable
• Facilitate Communities in the formulation of CDP in line with (b) above
• Build capacity of the CPMCS and LGRC Desk Officers as appropriate, through providing training in requisite areas e.g. Participatory Rural Appraisals (PRAs), Record and Book-keeping. Project Management Mainstreaming Gender, Environment and Natural Resources issues etc. as identified by the Project Officer- IEC &T
• Supervise the implementation of the COPs to ensure quality assurance
• Ensure timely replenishment of accounts of the CPMCs
• Collect, collate and forward to the M & E Department, Information/data on Micro- project activities in Communities.
• Submission of monthly, quarterly and annual departmental reports to M & E Department on schedule, through the Manager, Operations
• Set monthly and quarterly performance targets based on work plans.
• Submit regular reports to the Project Officer or relevant section for whose activity s/he is deployed at any point in time.
• Responsible to the Project Officer, Supervision

 Qualifications 

• Degree/HND in Engineering, Social Sciences, Biological and Natural Sciences, Business Administration, Accountancy or related fields with at least one (1) year post qualification experience in any area.
• Computer literacy and willingness to learn arid work extra -hours and on week-ends is a must.
• Not more than 35 years as at the time of recruitment and not above Grade level 9 if recruited from the Civil Service.

POSITION : Cleaner

Responsibilities

• Cleaning offices, closets and office premises
• Performing general cleaning duties

Qualifications a

• A candidate who is mentally and physically fit and possess the ability to read and write

POSITION : Secretary to the General Manager

  Responsibilities

• Moving files from officers tables
• Carrying and delivering letters articles and messages
• Opening, cleaning and closing offices

Qualifications 

• Degree/H.N.D. in Secretarial Administration or equivalent
• Computer Skills- presentations, Internet and Microsoft office packages.
• Must have at least 7 years secretarial experience

POSITION : Watchman

Responsibilities

• Watching office building
• Opening and locking office gates

Qualifications 

• A candidate who is mentally and physically fit and possess the ability to read and write

POSITION : Office Assistant

 Responsibilities

• Performing routine clerical duties, under supervision in correspondence registry or records registry
• Rendering routine returns in respect of staff and
• Maintaining file achieves

Qualifications 

• GCE O/Level or WASC with at least five credits including English.

POSITION : Account Clerk - 2 slots

 Responsibilities

• Checking and passing of payment vouchers
• Keeping advance registers
• Rendering monthly returns on advances
• Maintaining vote books and unclaimed cheques/wages registeres and cash books and
• Rendering A.I.E and Bank reconciliation and handling routie correspondence

Qualifications 

• Ordinary National Diploma/Diploma in Accountancy or Business Administration in a recognised institution.

POSITION : Finance and Administration Manager

Responsibilities

• Ensuring efficient running of the office and the maintenance of all office facilities
• Processing and paying all bill, salaries (etc) pertaining to the smooth running of the State Agency
• Maintaining schedules of personnel, welfare and other personnel functions
• Ensuring the proper recording of financial transactions of the Agency
• Generating adequate, reliable and timely financial reports for the GM and other departments
• Preparing annual budgets and work plans for the State Agency
• Processing anti managing all fund disbursements as well as ensuring proper documentation to facilitate the release of funds from funding agencies to Communities
• Liaising with banks, tax authorities, and other regulatory agencies on behalf of the State Agency
• Preparing monthly and quarterly reports on financial progress of Micro-projects and CDPs
• Preparing Quarterly Financial Management Reports (FMRs)
• Assisting the GM in the day to day running of the State Agency
• Reviewing financial transactions of communities in line with general guidelines issued by the State Agency FPSU and Funding Agencies, and making reports to the GM
• Offering training and capacity building in the areas of financial management, record keeping and other related matters to Communities

Qualifications 

• Degree or membership of professional association such as ACA, ACCA or their equivalents or Higher National Diploma in Accounting or Banking and Finance with at least twelve (12) years post qualification experience.
• Computer literacy is mandatory

POSITION : Operations Manager

 Responsibilities

• Supervising and coordinating the overall activities of the Operations Department
• Supervising the processing of applications seeking State Agency funding and technical/management support
• Ensuring conduct of desk and field appraisals and forward reports to the Project Management Committee for review based on set criteria
• Provide overall supervision of formulation and implementation processes of CDPs and Micro-projects by CPMCs
• Ensuring the maintenance of records on all CUPs and Micro-projects on a continuous basis and passing on such
• Information to the M&E Department
• Ensure that requisite assistance is rendered to communities as at when required
• Liaising with relevant MDAs to provide technical and back-up support to Communities
• Consolidate annual work plans and budget of the Department
• Provide quarterly and annual projection for CDP and Micro-project implementations

Qualifications

• Degree in Agriculture, Engineering, Extension Services, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Project Management and any other relevant Degree with at least twelve (12) years post qualification experience.
• Previous experience in Rural Development Projects or Extension Services shall be considered as additional advantage.
• Computer literacy is mandatory

POSITION : Driver

 Responsibilities

• Driving with care and caution the motor vehicle assigned to him
• Assisting in keeping an accurate and up to date log book
• Understanding and ensuring the correct tyre pressure the weight and the load carrying capacity of vehicles
• Working out vehicles performance figures and applying knowledge of purchase and
• Maintaining records of fuel and lubrication cosumption by vehicles

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• First School Leaving Certificate, plus a valid class E driving license, and must be literate

Remuneration
This post attracts remuneration commensurate with the model of entry and in accordance with the terms and conditions applicable in the Imo State Public Service. 

How To Apply
Candidates should send their applications (signed and sealed) with valid email address and phone numbers addressed and delivered to:
Dr. Paschal C. Obi,
The Principal Secretary to the Governor,
Government House, Owerri,
Imo State