ENUGU STATE GOVERNMENT

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR THE POSITON OF HEAD OF OPERATIONS, PROJECT INTERNAL AUDITOR. MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER AND PROCUREMENT OFFICER OF THE ENUGU STATE NIGERIA FOR WOMEN PROJECT (NWFP-SP)

The Enugu State Government hereby calls for Expression of Interest (EOl) from suitably qualified candidates for the following vacant positions in the Enugu State Nigeria for Women Project (NWFP-SP):

*i. Project Administrative Officer*
*ii. Project Internal Auditor*
*iii. Monitoring and Evaluation Officer*
*iv. Procurement Officer*

*BACKGROUND*
Nigeria for Women Project proposes to demonstrate the impact of a multi-dimensional medium to a long-term approach to overcome the main institutional and market failures limiting women economic outcomes.

The project objective is to support women with improved livelihood opportunities in targeted communities in Enugu State. To accomplish this objective, the project will respectively develop and strengthen new and existing Women Affinity Groups (WAGs) with a strong livelihood focus to enhance household income. To this end, the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs invited the Government of State to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to participate in the project.

*PROJECT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER*

*RESPONSIBILITIES*
• Support the SPC in providing general technical and operational leadership and oversight of the day-to-day operations.
• Provide operational support at the State, LGA and ward/community level.
• Liaise with relevant MDAs through their Gender Desk Officers for relevant implementation support.
• Assist the SPC to establish partnerships with relevant stakeholders and liaise with Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) whose interventions influence or impact the operation.
• Liaise with MISM&E officers to prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on the activities within NFWP, and ensure timely submission to the Project Coordinator for onward submission to the FPCU and/or WB.
• Undertake quarterly supervision and monitoring of activities, and ensure grievances are addressed according to the protocol provided in the GRM manual.
• Supervise and mentor all the project staff for optimal performance.
• Prepare and submit periodic performance reports to PC/SPCs for the successful implementation of the overall activities.
• Support the development of the costed Quarterly and Annual Workplan for submission to the WB for the granting of No Obiection.
• Deputize for SPC when the need arises.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the SPC.

*Eligibility Criteria:*
*Education:*
• A Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Agriculture, or a related course from a recognized University.
*Experience:*
• A minimum of 7- 10 years post-qualification experience in project management and facilitation of rural financial development or gender sensitive poverty alleviation projects of Government, International and donor funded projects.
• Experience in working on a World Bank-financed project is desirable.
• Good knowledge of M&E, report writing, and budget management skills will be added advantage.
*Other Requirements:*
• Demonstrated leadership, technical, project management and supervisory skills.
• Excellent communication (oral, written and presentation) skills in English.
• Good computer skills, especially MS Office suite.
• If the candidate is a Civil Servant, She/He must be between GL 13 and GL. 15.
• Preferably a female.

*PROJECT INTERNAL AUDITOR*

*RESPONSIBILITIES*
• Responsible for the audit of the proiect and submit reports to the appropriate stakeholders within the time frame.
• Ensure that there is an adequate internal control system in the project.
• Should have unrestricted access to any Proiect documents, files, or minutes.
• Contribute to the preparation of the annual audit work plan with emphasis on the identified project risk areas.
• Ensure that expenditures are in line with approved budget line.
• Lead and perform the internal audit function of all activities of the Project and review and evaluate the adequacy of the internal control structure as well as records and reports with a view to appropriately recommending improvements to the systems.
• Develop and monitor audit programmes and procedures to cover all financial operations of the PCU and the PFMU.
• Point out irregularities to the Project Management without delay.
• Provide on-the-job training for Internal Audit staff.
•Regularly (and on an ad-hoc basis audit the accounts, records, assets and stores of the project.
• Carry out other functions as may be directed by the coordinator, HPFMU or the Bank.

*Eligibility Criteria*
*Education*
• Membership of Professional Association (ICAN, ACCA, or ANAN)
• A minimum of BSC, HND in accounting or other related social sciences example Business Administration, Economics, Marketing etc.
Experience
• Knowledge of World Bank’s financial management and disbursement guidelines.
• Experience from other donor agencies (added advantage).
• Grade level 12 and above
• Not less than 5 years post qualification experience.

*PROCUREMENT OFFICER*
*RESPONSIBILITIES*
• Contribute to the preparation of the procurement sections of the POM describing the Project procurement procedures in line with the World Bank procurement regulations.
• Manage all procurement operations under the project.
• Support the Borrower to prepare the Project Procurement Strategy for Development
• (PPSD) for all IF funded projects.
• •Prepare and continuously update procurement plans.
• Ensure that all procurements are implemented to attain project objectives and results in a timely manner and complying with World Bank procurement regulations.
• Assist in the preparation of technical specifications, terms of reference and standard bidding documents for all procurement activities as appropriate.
• Support the implementing agency to secure World Bank clearances of procurement recommendations as applicable and ensure proper procedures for good post review outcomes.
• Manage contractors, suppliers, and consultants’ relations in a mutually beneficial manner.
• Continuously guide, train and coach procurement and project staff in procurement management.
• Coordinate closely with World Bank team and establish good procurement record
• Management.
• Provide guidance to the project team on procurement aspects.
• Produce procurement reports on demand.

*Eligibility Criteria(
*Education:*
• •Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, engineering, business, management, or similar. A procurement certification is an advantage.

*Experience:*
• At least 5 years of general professional experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in managing procurement operations in World Bank-funded projects.
*Skills:*
The candidate must possess;
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making, interpersonal, coaching/mentoring, and computer skills.
• Excellent understanding of the market in Nigeria.
• Excellent understanding of World Bank procurement regulations.
• Must be able to use the World Bank’s STEP procurement System.
• Fluency in spoken English and excellent written English.

*PROJECT MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER*

*RESPONSIBILITIES:*
• . Lead the project’s overall M&E efforts, including the design and oversight of a strong M&E plan and Performance Management Plan (PMP)
• Support in the collection and monitoring of all M&E activities under the project, including reviewing data collection tools, supervising and/or conducting reports from fieldwork, conducting data analysis, and carrying out interpretation of findings
• Identify and train staff on appropriate nutrition, agriculture, and other relevant indicators in line with World Bank, international, and national M&E standards
• Oversee the program’s robust learning component, including providing technical assistance for any evaluations
• Conduct routine data quality assurance processes to maintain adequate quality control in all aspects of M&E, from data collection to results reporting
• Review partners progress reports, in collaboration with program managers, and provide feedback to the partners based on their performance
• Ensure on-time, accurate, and quality reporting according to the cooperative agreement
• Prepare semi-annual and annual reports and draft quarterly project reports in close collaboration with project stafo
• Build capacity of local stakeholders and project staff in relevant M&E topics, including data dissemination and use for program improvement
• Build capacity at project sites and support them to effectively introduce and maintain the project M&E systems and processes
• Participate in relevant M&E technical working groups and coordinating bodies; work with relevant ministries on project-linked M&E, as appropriate
• Prepare or support routine reports, abstracts, presentations, brochures, project summary sheets, newsletters, etc.; present at conferences or meetings when required.

*Eligibility Criteria*
*Education:*
• Master’s degree in statistics, economics, demography, development planning, public health, epidemiology, or similar field
*Experience:*
• At least five years of experience in monitoring and evaluation in public health and/or nutrition or any major social sector program
• In-depth knowledge of monitoring and evaluation techniques and methodologies, including conducting operational research, household surveys, and qualitative evaluations, as well as data analysis, interpretation, and reporting
• Experience in working on a World Bank-financed project is desirable.
• Good understanding of Local Economic Empowerment /Community Driven Development is essential.
*Other Requirements:*
• Demonstrated leadership, technical, project management and supervisory skills.
• Excellent communication (oral, written and presentation) skills in English.
• Good computer skills, especially MS Office suite.
• Knowledge/experience in gender equality and women’s empowerment will advantage.

*SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)*
Expression of Interest (EOl) applications containing resume, letter of application and evidence of relevant qualification/experience/age/NYSC/State of Origin/LGA Identification should be addressed to:

The Secretary to the State Government
Abuja Building
Government House, Enugu
Enugu State

*… and submitted by email to:*
recruitment@enugustate.gov.ng

*Submission of applications starts on Tuesday. August 8. 2023 and ends on Monday, August 14, 2023.*

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Signed:
*Professor Chidiebere Onyia*
Secretary to the State Government
Monday, August 7, 2023