Job Vacancies at Benue Agency for Community and Social Development Project

Benue State Government of Nigeria Vacancy Advertisement for positions in The Benue Agency for Community and Social Development Project (CSDP) World Bank Assisted.

Benue State Government has established an agency for Community and Social Development Project (BNCSDP), which would in the first instance be responsible for implementing a 5 years World Bank Assisted Project.

The BNCSSDP has the main objective to increase access of poor people ( in rural communities) to improved social and natural resources, infrastructure services in a sustainable manner through the provision of grant support to beneficiaries for identifying, prioritizing implementation and maintenance of community-driven micro-projects and under Approved Community Development Plans (CDPs).

The Benue State Government require the services of the following Principal Officers for the CSDP

(I) FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION MANAGER (1)
(II) ASSISTANT PROJECT ACCOUNTANT (1)
(III) PROJECT OFFICER GENDER (1)
(IV) OPERATION OFFICER (1)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates from Civil Service or from Private Sector to fill the above vacancies.
Applicants are to submit ten copies of written applications with curriculum vitae.

Finance and Administration Manager
Qualification and Experience:

• A university degree or membership of professional association such as ACA, ACCA or their equivalents or Higher Diploma in Accounting or Banking and Finance with at least ten years post qualification experience

Assistant Accountant
Qualification and Experience

• The Assistant Accountant shall hold a University Degree or HND or equivalent certificate in Accounting with at least six years post qualification experience.
• He/She must be proficient in computer applications.
• Experience and knowledge of the World Bank's current financial management requirements will be an advantage

Project Officer (Gender and Vulnerable)
Qualification
A University Degree or equivalent in Gender Studies, Sociology, Social Work, Community and rural development, with at least six years post qualification experience.
Previous experience in gender-focused NGO will be an added advantage.


Operation Officer
Qualification and Experience:

• A first degree or HND in Social Sciences, Biological and Natural Sciences or related field with at least I year post qualification experience, computer literacy and willingness to learn and work extra hours and on week-ends is a must
• Applicants are not expected to be more than 35 years as at the time of recruitment and not above grade level 9 if recruited from the civil service.

Remuneration

All the advertised posts attract attractive remunerations commensurate with the mode of entry and in accordance with agreed terms with the world Bank.

Method of Application

All applications signed and sealed should be addressed to:

The General Manager, Benue State Community and
Social Development Agency (BNCSDA)
No 30 Kashim Ibrahim Road,
Old GRA, Makurdi
Benue State

Criteria for shortlisting
Only candidate with the required qualification and experience will be short listed.

Closing Date: 4th may 2009