The Federal Project Management Unit (FPMU) Recruiting Finance officers, environmental specialist and others.,

The Federal Government of Nigeria has secured a credit from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank and African Development Fund (ADF) of the African Development Bank (ADB) towards the cost of Rural Travel and Transport Programme (RTTP) and Rural Access and Mobility Project (RAMP), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for the payment of professionals / support staff who are to assist in the day to day management of the project implementation.

The positions are open to candidates from both the public and private sectors.
However candidates from the private sector will only be considered where there are no qualified candidates from the public sector.

Successful candidates from the public service will be on secondment in the first instance from their respective organizations and eventually transfer their service to the Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources to continue providing his/her services towards sustainable development of Rural Transport in the Country.

The positions which are based in Abuja, will involve occasional travels to participating States.
The Positions required to be filled are:

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST
Job Responsibility:
The Environmental Specialist will operate within the Federal Project Management Unit (FPMU) and will be working in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Environment and Environmental Protection Agencies in the States and FCT, Abuja.

The Environmental Specialist will be responsible for supervising and ensuring the implementation of the Environmental and Social management Plan and other Environmental Safeguard Instruments prepared by the project.

He/She will ensure that the Environment and Social Development unit of the PMU is functional find effective.

The specialist will report to the Coordinator of the FPMU and will work closely with the other staff at the FPMU to ensure smooth and effective implementation of the project.

Job Qualifications and Experience:

• Post Graduate Degree in Geography, Ecology, Environmental Economics, Environmental Assessment/Management or Natural Resources Management or related field.
• Literacy in Geographical Information System (GIS) is recommended.
• At least 8 years of work experience in environmental and natural resource management.
• Knowledge of EA applications to the transport and rural sectors will be an advantage.
• He/she will have proven experience in formulating, assessing, and reviewing environmental compliance documents;
• Knowledge of Nigerian national and Regional legislations related to environment, Transport sector land tenure and other relevant acts; and experience carrying out stakeholder consultations and organizing environmental training workshops/seminars will be considerable asset.
• Knowledge of World bank Safeguards Policies would be an added advantage.

INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER
Job Responsibilities:
Responsible to the FPMU Coordinator

• The incumbent will assist the Coordinator in the coordination of the implementation of infrastructural projects in the States and ensure that the procurement procedures of all goods and services financed under the project as contained in the Procurement Manual approved by the IDA are followed in all procurement activities of the Project both lot procurement activities for which the FPMU is responsible as well as those of the SPIV through a review of their procurement progress reports.

Job Qualification and Experience:
• A good Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering and Post graduate degree with specialization in Roads and Bridges;
• Registered with relevant professional bodies with a minimum of 8 years varied experience in rural transport infrastructure maintenance and rehabilitation works with excellent ability to handle least cost design standards and specifications of various rural infrastructure particularly roads works and bridges;
• Ability to produce and interpret engineering designs and reports;
• Excellent understanding of procurement procedures under externally assisted projects with at least four years exposure to procurement in such projects;
• Must be computer literate with demonstrable ability in the use of Microsoft office suite, spreadsheet and internet.
• Must have some experience at top managerial level in the public and/or private sector;
• Experience with a World Bank or donor supported project would be an added advantage.

MONITORING & EVALUATION OFFICER
Job Responsibilities:
Responsible to the FPMU Coordinator

• The incumbent wilt assist the Coordinator In the monitoring and evaluation component of the project and generation of project specific information on progress, processes and performance.
Qualification and Experience:
• A good bachelor's degree in Economics, Engineering, Agriculture, Forestry, Agricultural Economics and other related fields
• A minimum of 8 years of post-qualification experience in Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation of externally assisted projects and 5 years of which must have been with donor funded programme,
• For Master degree holders 5 years of post qualification experience out of which 3 years must have been with donor funded programme as stated above possession of proven track record in managing and leading investigative teams;
• Ability to communicate and write effectively;
• Computer literacy and competence in the use of standard software applications for statistical analysis will be an advantage,

FINANCE OFFICER
Job Responsibilities:
• Assists the Assistant Project Accountant in ensuring that all accounting records and bank accounts of the project are up-to-date.
• Ensures that all procurement and financial disbursements are in line with the World Bank, and Federal Government financial regulations

Qualification and Experience:
• Minimum of HND, B.Sc in Accounting, Banking and Finance or any other relevant qualification. Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience and an exposure in financial management of externally assisted projects;

• Excellent ability to handle financial software, ability to produce and interpret financial reports and good understanding of financial procedures under externally assisted projects,

• Must be Computer literate, Training in World Bank financial guidelines and procedures and experience in a World Bank funded project and current financial management procedures will be an added advantage.

DRIVER
Responsibilities:
• In general, the successful candidate will drive the operational vehicles of the Federal Project Management Unit (FPMU) as may be assigned by the Project Coordinator.

Qualification and Experience:
• Evidence of Primary School Education, possession of WASC Certificate shall be an advantage
• Ability to speak English and to interact tactfully with people of all levels
• Possession of current professional driving license and a minimum of 10 years driving experience
• Strong desire to actively contribute to FPMU's objectives
• Experience in corporate driving and competence in trouble shooting and minor repairs
• Possession of capacity to work under pressure
• Familiarity with Abuja and ability for long distance driving to any part of the country
• Must be conversant with the road safety traffic rules and regulations
• Must have good health, good eye sight and good appearance
• Must be able to drive at night
• Applicants must provide two guarantors who are serving public servants of GL. 12 and above and are resident in Abuja
• Ability to communicate through GSM or radio
• Training in Defensive driving will be an advantage
• Must not be above 45 years of age.

Terms of Appointment:
• The terms of employment for all the positions shall be stipulated in the appointment letters to be issued to successful candidates

Method of Application:
The Federal Project Management Unit (FPMU) of the Rural Access and Mobility Project (RAMP) now Invites eligible candidates who are interested in the above mentioned position to send in their detailed curriculum vitae with cover letter indicating qualification, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills amongst others, etc. to:
The National Coordinator,
Federal Project Management Unit
Rural Access & Mobility Project,
NAIC House, (1st Floor)
Plot 590 Zone AO Airport Road
Central Area Abuja
GSM 08034524580, 09-87260559

Closing Date: 8th December, 2009.