RHIZOME Consulting Job Vacancy

Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) is a new foundation established to provide support for socio-economic development programmes in the Niger Delta. The foundation will be funding programmes in partnership with other donors from the public and private sector, seeking to create dynamic, multi-stakeholder partnerships that take full advantage of the synergies of involving diverse organizations and interests.

Job Position: MANAGER FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
Job Location: Warri, NIGERIA.

Job Profile
The person will be required to:
-Manage the day to day operations of the Economic Development Centre in Warri;
-Continually scan and identify economic development programmes being implemented in the Niger Delta with the aim of using the information for strategic planning of PIND’s economic development programmes;
-Coordinate field implementation of PIND’s economic development programmes;
-Coordinate the gathering and analysis of market information, identifying how various market systems contribute to economic development of the region and how the information affects PIND’s program intervention strategies;
-Develop and implement strategies that will strengthen market systems to stimulate more access to markets and livelihoods by the poor in the Niger Delta;
-Identify and develop partnerships focused on MSME development, creating and developing market linkages, agricultural development, and appropriate technology driven development opportunities;
-Coordinate the implementation of activities in the centre which include:
    .Continuous data collection and analysis on market systems;
    .Support for PIND’s portfolio of economic development projects;
    .Facilitation of seminars, workshops and training programmes;
    .Networking and partnership building;
    .Strengthening capacity of PIND’s partner organizations;
    .Maintain linkage with the Business Information & Training Centre in Lafia;
    .Provide technical assistance and mentoring to staff of the centre;
    .Complete other related duties as required.

Requirements
-A good first degree in Economics or Business Administration is preferred;
-At least 10 years experience in private sector oriented development programs;
-At least 7 years experience in management or supervisory role;
-Strong understanding of market oriented approaches to economic development;
-Willing to live in Warri;
-Applicants from one of the 9 states of the Niger Delta region will be given a priority over other candidates.

Method of Application
Suitability statement and CV’s with the job title clearly indicated as the subject of the mail should be sent to hr@rihzomeng.com .
All applicants should please indicate their state of origin in their CV.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.