Job For Cluster Business Development Coordinator
The HR unit handles recruitment, selections, placements, staff career development and performance management. Addittionaly, the Unit is responsible for staff learning, training and development. The unit supports other UN agencies (UNIFEM, UNAIDS, UNFPA, UNITAR, UNDSS, UNIC, UNIDO, UNODC, UNIDO, UNCTAD, IFAD, UNEP, UNOV and UN HABITAT) in managing their HR issues.
Cluster Business Development Coordinator
Relevant Experience:
The successful Candidate will have:• Bachelors degree in economics or development (Master’s degree would be preferred);• At least 3 years experience working on business development interventions in Nigeria;• Experience managing large teams;• Experience working on the ground with NGOs, and an understanding of grassroots community-led projects, preferably in rural areas;• Experience working closely with local and district government officials in Nigeria• Experience working with private sector in Nigeria• At least One (1) years practical experience in community based projects with science inputs• Ability to present concise reports, sometimes at short notice reflecting the problems and possible solutions for particular situations• Must have quality research and data management experience. Excellent writing, interpersonal, computer and communication skills.• Must be able to function independently and to exercise discretion and judgment in sensitive and potentially controversial matters.• Must have excellent organizational skills, be a team player and detail-oriented.• Good computer and Internet skills.• Must possess and apply depth and breadth of knowledge and expertise to meet job demands.• Possess the ability and technical knowledge to use information technology effectively as a tool and a resource.• Demonstrated ability to successfully conduct research and manage projects in remote rural location with minimum supervision
Job Description:
The position includes the following responsibilities:
Develop a business development intervention strategy specific to the Millennium Villages in Ikaram-Ibaram;
Work closely with local, district and national government officials to refine the intervention strategy and obtain the necessary approvals;
Oversee the interventions aimed at increasing farm and non-farm income within the villages;
Manage economic extension officers assigned to each village;
Handle the relationships with local NGOs and government officials for service-delivery on outsourced Millennium Villages’ interventions and (e.g. Micro-finance);
Define the requirements and manage the training necessary for the business development interventions;
Oversees monitoring and evaluation of business development/economic interventions for all villages within the Cluster;
Coordinate business development/economic interventions and activities with the Earth Institute Millennium Research Village scientists
Educational Qualification:
Bachelors Degree (2-3 Years)
Nigeria Bachelors degree in economics or development (Master’s degree would be preferred)
Skills:
Communication Skills:
Communicates sensitively and effectively across different constituencies.
Demonstrates excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills.
People Skills and Team Working:
Recognizes and responds appropriately to the ideas, interests and concerns of others.
Management and Leadership
Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills.
Computer skills:
Good knowledge of computer usage.
Language skills:
Excellent writing and oral skills in English is a fundamental requirement.
Fluency in the local language highly essential.