Ongoing Recruitment at Benue State Community and Social Development Agency

The Benue State Community and Social Development Agency, Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, Makurdi, invites application from suitably qualified candidates from the public and private sectors for recruitment into the position below:

Job Title: General Manager
Location: Makurdi, Benue
Requirements


  • A University Degree in Social Sciences, Project Management, Engineering and/or any other relevant Degree with at least fifteen years post - qualification experience in the private or public sector, five of which must be at Management level.
  • The GM is in-charge of general administration/personnel of the CSDA and the accounting officer of the State Agency;
  • Computer literacy is compulsory.
  • He authorize expenditure in accordance with the annual budget and work programme of the SAas approved by BOD.





Job Title: Finance and Administration Manager
Location: Makurdi, Benue
Requirements

  • A University Degree or membership of professional association such as ACA, ACCA or their equivalents in Accounting or Banking and Finance with at least twelve years post qualification experience.
  • Computer literacy is compulsory.
  • The FAM is to ensure efficient management of accounts, running of the office and the maintenance of all office facilities and schedules as well as welfare of staff.





Job Title: Administrative Officer
Location: Makurdi, Benue
Requirements

  • A University Degree in Social Sciences and other relevant degree with at least ten years post qualification experience.
  • Professional Certification in Personnel Management shall be considered as additional advantage.
  • Computer literacy is compulsory.
  • He/She is to manage all personnel matters, and supervise clerical staff





Job Title: Project Officer - (Procurement)
Location: Makurdi, Benue
Requirements

  • University Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Purchasing and Supply or related field, with at least 5 years post qualification experience part of which must relate to procurement in a foreign funded agency or state government due process office.
  • Computer literacy is compulsory and experience in community contracting is an added advantage.
  • He/She is responsible for procurement at the SA including procurement planning, design, implementation, management and training.





Job Title: Project Officer - (Gender and the Vulnerable)
Location
: Makurdi, Benue
Requirements

  • University Degree in Social Sciences, Agricultural Economics, Gender Studies, Rural Environmental Development, Agricultural extension with at least 5 years post qualification experience part of which must relate to training and social analysis, especially rural appraisals.
  • Computer literacy is compulsory and experience in community level facilitation and mobilization is an added advantage.
  • He/She responsible for plan for mainstreaming vulnerable groups and gender sensitive activities in the operation of the State Agency and leads facilitation of preparation processes of GDPs formulation at community level





Job Title: Project Officer - (MIS)
Location: Makurdi, Benue
Requirements

  • University Degree or equivalent in Information Management; Computer Science; Statistics and related fields.
  • Five years post qualification experience, two of which must have been in the design, development and implementation of Data bases and client - Server Software applications.
  • He/She is responsible for management of CSDP Management Information System,





Job Title: Operations Manager
Location: Makurdi, Benue
Requirements

  • A University Degree in Agriculture, Engineering, Extension Services, Social Sciences, Project Management and any other relevant degree, with at least twelve years post qualification experience.
  • Previous experience in rural development projects or extension services shall be considered as additional advantage.
  • Computer literacy is compulsory.
  • The OM is to supervise and coordinate the overall activities of the operations department.





Job Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Manager
Location: Makurdi, Benue
Requirements

  • A University Degree in Agricultural Economics, Statistics, Social Sciences, with at least twelve years post qualification experience.
  • Knowledge of Computer is mandatory.
  • Previous experience in project monitoring and evaluation shall be an added advantage.
  • MEM shall ensure the maintenance of records of all types of data and information on SA activities and oversee and coordinate the activities of the MIS and M & E units of the State Agency





Job Title: Project Officer (IEC and Training)
Location: Makurdi, Benue
Requirements

  • University Degree in Social Sciences, Rural Environmental Development, Agriculture extension with at least 5 years post qualification experience part of which must relate to training, community mobilization and social analysis.
  • Computer literacy is compulsory.
  • He/She responsible for promotions, outreach programme and advocacy through Information, Education and Communication (IEC) campaigns.





Job Title: Project Officer - Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
Location: Makurdi, Benue
Requirements

  • University Degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Agricultural Economics, Rural development and related fields, with at least 5 years post qualification experience part of which must relate to monitoring and evaluation of community based initiatives.
  • Computer literacy is compulsory.
  • He/She is responsible for data collection, collation and analysis for field level activities.





Job Title: Project Officer - (Supervision) 
Location: Makurdi, Benue
Requirements

  • University Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Social and Natural Science with at least, Five (5) years’ experience in design and/or supervision of social infrastructure construction.
  • Computer literacy is essential and experience in implementing Community level infrastructure is an advantage.
  • He/She is responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of operations officers.





Job Title: Project Internal Auditor
Location: Makurdi, Benue
Requirements

  • A University degree, Higher National Diploma in Accounting or Banking and Finance and a membership of professional association such as ACA, ACCA, ANAN or other equivalents with at least (5) five years post qualification experience.
  • Computer literacy is compulsory.
  • He/She is responsible for preparation of quarterly Internal Audit report of the Agency.






Job Title: Operations Officer
Location: Makurdi, Benue
Slot: 6
Requirements

  • University Degree or HND in Engineering, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Agricultural Economics Business Administration, or related field, with at least 1 year post qualification experience in community level operations.
  • Computer literacy is compulsory and 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.
  • The OOs are to sensitize and mobilize communities on CSDP project objectives and activities and facilitate communities to undertake needs assessment and prioritization of micro-projects in the formulation of Community development plans.





Job Title: Secretary to General Manager
Location: Makurdi, Benue
Requirements

  • A Degree/HND in Secretarial Administration
  • Computer skills -presentations, internet and Microsoft Office Packages.
  • She/he must have at least 7 years secretarial experience.
  • The secretary shall provide secretarial services to the General Manager.





Job Title: Assistant Project Accountant
Location: Makurdi, Benue
Requirements

  • A University Degree or Higher National Diploma in Accounting with at least five years post qualification experience.
  • Computer literacy is compulsory.
  • He/She is to maintain proper books of account and prepare financial records in line with project deliverables,





Job Title: Account Clerk
Location: Makurdi, Benue
Slot: 2
Requirements

  • At least Ordinary National Diploma in Accounting with at least 5 years post qualification experience.
  • Computer literary is compulsory.
  • He/She is to do financial record keeping and filing system and documentation.





Job Title: Office Assistant
Location: Makurdi, Benue
Slot: 2
Requirements

  • At least Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate (5 credits which shall include English and Mathematics)
  • Computer literacy is mandatory.
  • He/she is responsible for liaison service/filing and administrative support services in the Agency.




Job Title: Driver
Location: Makurdi, Benue
Slot: 6
Requirements

  • At least Junior Secondary School Leaving Certificate with minimum of 5 years driving experience.
  • The candidate must have valid driving license/Trade test.
  • He/She is to provide general logistical support and vehicular movement of staff and project property.





Job Title: Watchman/Security Outfit
Location: Makurdi, Benue
Slot: 2
Requirements

  • The candidates must be able bodied men with at least 5 years cognate experience in security work.
  • Ability to read and write is essential.
  • Responsibility is to keep watch on the security and safety of staff and property


 


Job Title: Cleaner/Cleaning Outfit
Location: Makurdi, Benue
Slot: 2
Requirements

  • The candidate must possess at least Primary School Leaving Certificate with minimum of 5 years’ experience in cleaning job.
  • Ability to read and write will be an added advantage.
  • Maintain the office environment/aesthetics in proper office hygienic sanity





Job Title: Dispatch Rider
Location: Makurdi, Benue
Requirements

  • The candidate must be able to ride motor bike.
  • Possession of Riding License is essential.
  • He must process minimum of 3 years of cognate experience.
  • He is to provide general haulage and dispatch service


Note: Detailed information on the State Agency, and the post with respect to their powers, duties and responsibilities can be obtained from the Permanent Secretary of the above - named Ministry.


Method of Application
All qualified candidates should send 5 copies of their type-written Curriculum Vitae (including contact address and telephone number) and photocopies of relevant credentials to:
The Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning,
State Secretariat,
Makurdi,
Benue State.


Application Deadline: 22nd May, 2017.