CURRENT OPENING, DAI – EAM LEADER, TUESDAY 3, JANUARY 2012

TEAM LEADER, GROWTH AND EMPLOYMENT IN STATES – GEMS 4 – NIGERIA
ABOUT DAI
DAI works at the cutting edge of international development, combining technical excellence, professional project management, and exceptional customer service to solve our clients’ most complex problems. Since 1970, DAI has worked in 150 developing and transition countries, providing comprehensive development solutions in areas including crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance and public sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS, avian influenza control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and host-country governments.

OBJECTIVE OF THE PROGRAMME:
The aim of the programme is to address underlying constraints within the wholesale and retail sectors in order to increase economic growth, employment and incomes. The programme will be active in 4 states and will utilise the Making Markets Work for the Poor (M4P) approach to ensure that interventions are pro-poor and inclusive of vulnerable groups.

OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE:
We are seeking applications from highly experienced wholesale and retail market development experts for the role of Team Leader on the DFID-funded Growth and Employment in States (GEMS) 4 programme in Nigeria.
The role of Team Leader will involve lead responsibilities for ensuring the effective delivery of all programme outputs, as well as overall management of the programme staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Delivering a comprehensive overview of the retail/wholesale sector in the relevant states
Supporting and overseeing the development of a comprehensive market analysis, using an M4P approach
Development of an effective monitoring and evaluation strategy. www.currentjobs4naija.blogspot.com
Ensuring the participation and engagement of key stakeholders within the Nigerian wholesale/retail sectors
Oversight and quality control in relation to programme activities
Delivery of key reports and workplans

REQUIREMENTS:
At least 10 years of experience, preferably within the wholesale and retail sectors
Strong experience managing teams under donor funded programmes. www.currentjobs4naija.blogspot.com
Significant networking and relationship management skills, as well as project management expertise
Understanding of key approaches to monitoring and evaluation and the delivery of value for money

DESIRABLE:
Previous experience working with DFID
Understanding of the M4P approach preferred
Working experience in Nigeria
LENGTH OF THE PROJECT: 5 years
PROJECT START DATE: March 2012

HOW TO APPLY:
Please send in a covering letter and CV to europerecruit@dai.com not later than 12 January 2012.