7 On-Demand Niger State Government Jobs

Niger state government jobs, Niger State Government happens to be one of the most populated in the 36 States in Nigeria. The state was formerly named in the year 1976 and is part of the states that makes up the north-central Geo-political zone having the largest landmass which covers over 86,000km2.

It is also paramount to know that the state comprises of about 25 local government areas, meanwhile Minna is it’s capital city, other well developed cities include; Bida, Suleja, kontagora and more.

Kainji Dam and Shiroro Dam which happens to be Nigeria’s most valued hydroelectric power stations are also situated in Niger State

Applications are highly needed of interested and qualified candidates for the 7 On-demand jobs in Niger State government. Also Candidates are highly advised to go through the available positions carefully to see the necessary requirements and submit their applications appropriately before the stipulated deadline

Table of Contents

1. Project Engineer
2. Communication Officer
3. Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
4. Environmental and Safeguard Officer
5. Project Coordinator
6. Project Accountant
7. Procurement Officer
8. Method of application
9. Deadline: 12^th October, 2022

Project Engineer

Job Specifications

Job type: Full Time

Required Qualifications: BA|BSC|HND

Location: Niger State

Qualifications and Basic Requirements

• Candidate must be a certified Civil Engineer registered with COREN and NSE
• Candidate must have 10 years and above experience in supervising road construction projects
• In addition, Candidate should possess an excellent skill in computer
• He should have an excellent experience in Multilateral Bank finance projects which shall be an added advantage

Job Description

Project Components

It is the desire and plan of the Niger State Government to reconstruct the existing Minna-Kataeregi-Bida carriageways. The scope of project the government plans to adopt includes:

• To construct 2 Nos toll plaza’s with shopping arcade
• To adopt a maintenance programme and capacity building for project staff
• To construct pedestrian bridges
• To construct social development initiatives including  schools, water points, health facilities and markets
• To dualize the carriageway by 82km with interchange at Minna and Bida terminals

Objective of the Project

The main objective of the project is to provide professional advice and management support to the SPUM in order for them to effectively implement the project. Also for these objective to be achieved, the SPMU staff shall carry-out broad scope of the project management activities

Duties

The duties expected of the Project Engineer by Niger State Government jobs includes:

• Ability to Monitor the day-to-day intervention site designs and construction activities
• Ability to prepare ToRs and recruit engineering design and supervision form as the case may be
• Should always report on the progress of works
• Should ensure that intervention site redesigns and amendments by consultant are carried out properly
• Should ensure that proper post contraction maintain work is planned budgeted and carried out, as well as been documented and monitored
• Ability to provide necessary advice to management on technical issues concerning the project
• Capacity to recruit contractors for the intervention site under guidance of the procurement expert
• Lastly, should counter sign payment certificates after join measurement of works with the supervising consultant or the resident Engineer’s representatives

Communication Officer

Job Specifications

Job Type: Full Time

Required Qualifications: BA|BSC|HND

Location: Niger State

Qualifications and Basic Requirements

• Candidate must possess a Degree in relevant field of study or its equivalent
• Candidate must have 4 years and above experience in communication related assignment
• In addition, Candidate should possess an excellent skill in computer
• He should have an excellent experience in Multilateral Bank finance projects which shall be an added advantage

Job Description

Project Components

It is the desire and plan of the Niger State Government to reconstruct the existing Minna-Kataeregi-Bida carriageways. The scope of project the government plans to adopt includes:

• To construct 2 Nos toll plaza’s with shopping arcade
• To adopt a maintenance programme and capacity building for project staff
• To construct pedestrian bridges
• To construct social development initiatives including  schools, water points, health facilities and markets
• To dualize the carriageway by 82000km with interchange at Minna and Bida terminals

Objective of the Project

The main objective of the project is to provide professional advice and management support to the SPMU in order for them to effectively implement the project. Also for these objective to be achieved, the SPMU staff shall carry-out broad scope of the project management activities

Duties

The duties expected of the Communication Officer by Niger State Government jobs includes:

• He shall oversee the development of appropriate communications and outreach materials such as posters, banners, flyers, fabrics, publications, brochures, T-shirts and many more for the various target groups.
• He shall support the creation and administration of communication outlets for the project, such as websites
• He shall be responsible to the Project coordinator
• He should be able to lead, develop and support in the implementation of development communication strategy and outreach plan for the project
• He shall also work closely team with other team members and stakeholders to develop and ensure timely implementation of work plans on communication and outreach

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Job Specifications

Job Type: Full Time

Required Qualifications: BA|BSC|HND

Location: Niger State

Qualifications and Basic Requirements

• Candidate must possess a Degree in relevant field of study or its equivalent
• Candidate must have 4 years and above experience in communication related assignment
• In addition, Candidate should possess an excellent skill in computer
• He should have an excellent experience in Multilateral Bank finance projects which shall be an added advantage

Job Description

Objective of the Project

The main objective of the project is to provide professional advice and management support to the SPUM in order for them to effectively implement the project. Also for these objective to be achieved, the SPMU staff shall carry-out broad scope of the project management activities

Duties

The duties expected of the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer by Niger State Government jobs includes:

• Ability to establish an effective and participatory M&E system
• Ability to design a framework for the physical and process monitoring of project activities based on the project budgets
• He shall effectively collaborate with project staff and consultant contractors on qualitative monitoring to provide relevant information for ongoing evaluation of project activities, effects and impacts
• He shall ensure that general project monitoring arrangements comply with the project loan agreement, as well ensure the provisions of this agreement are fully observed in the design of the project M&E plan
• He shall be responsible to the project coordinator
• He shall always review monitoring reports, analyse them for impact evaluation and identify the causes of potential bottlenecks in project implementations
• Ability to guide project staff and consultants or contractors in preparing their progress reports respectively
• Ability to analyse report in terms of actions and problems needed

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Environmental and safeguard Officer

Job Specifications

Job Type: Full Time

Required Qualifications: BA|BSC|HND

Location: Niger State

Qualifications and Basic Requirements

• Candidate must possess a Degree in relevant field of study or its equivalent
• Candidate must have 4 years and above experience in environmental and safeguard assignment
• In addition, Candidate should possess an excellent skill in computer
• He should have an excellent experience in Multilateral Bank finance projects which shall be an added advantage

Job Description

Objective of the Project

The main objective of the project is to provide professional advice and management support to the SPUM in order for them to effectively implement the project. Also for these objective to be achieved, the SPMU staff shall carry-out broad scope of the project management activities

Duties

The duties expected of the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer by Niger State Government jobs includes:

• Ability to provide environmental safeguard review and technical support to project implementation teams to enhance project quality and compliance on environmental safeguards in RAMP-2 operations in the state
• Ability to advise Niger State Government agencies, project sponsors, consultants and non-governmental organisations on co-financiers environmental safeguard policies, guidelines, procedures and the best practices and also assists them in preparing appropriate frameworks, plans and actions needed to address issues during project development and implementation
• He shall be responsible to the project coordinator
• He shall review all the EA documents prepared by consultants and ensure that adequacy under the co-financier safeguard policies
• He shall ensure that the project design and specifications adequately and effectively reflect the recommendations of the EA
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Project Coordinator

Job Specifications

Job Type: Full Time

Required Qualifications: BA|BSC|HND

Location: Niger State

Qualifications and Basic Requirements

• Candidate must a Civil Engineer registered with COREN and NSE
• Candidate must a graduate Degree holder in Civil Engineering or related discipline with at least 5 years experience in managing project programs
• He must have a detailed knowledge of design, implementation arrangement,monitoring and evaluation of Multilateral bank finance projects
• He shall have strong project management skills comprising of the ability to provide strategic guidance, develop work plans and manage budget/project expenditures
• Shall have good understanding of Multilateral Bank processes and procedures as an added advantage
•  Candidate should possess an excellent skill in computer
• Shall have a well-developed leadership, inter-personal, communication and negotiating skills, as well as effective team work ability

Job Description

Objective of the Project

The main objective of the project is to provide professional advice and management support to the SPUM in order for them to effectively implement the project. Also for these objective to be achieved, the SPMU staff shall carry-out broad scope of the project management activities

Project Coordinator Role

The project coordinator shall be charge with the task of ensuring that the operational, monitoring, reporting, financial management, procurement as well as outreach and communication requirements of the project are well implemented in accordance with the project implementation manual and the loan agreement.

Duties

The duties expected of the Project Coordinator by Niger State Government jobs includes:

• Ability to oversee the preparation, submit and recommend in a timely manner, accurate and reliable project implementation progress with financial statements
• Shall provide technical input to strategies documents, analytical work, initiatives geared to improve the business environment and increase enterprise growth in close collaboration with the implementing agencies
• Shall prepare annual and quarterly work programs, budget procurement plan and cash flow projections
• Shall seek inputs from executing agencies and project steering committee on (a) The annual work program and budget (b) The design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation studies and (c) On technical issues arising in its oversight of implementation of projects components and sub components
• Lastly, he shall ensure an effective coordination with agencies/institutions responsible for the implementation of project components, liaison with Banks as well as coordinate communication with bank

Project Accountant

Job Specifications

Job Type: Full Time

Required Qualifications: BA|BSC|HND

Location: Niger State

Qualifications and Basic Requirements

• Candidate must possess a Degree in relevant field of study or its equivalent and registered with professional bodies
• Candidate must have 4 years and above experience in accounting
• In addition, Candidate should possess an excellent skill in computer
• He should have an excellent experience in Multilateral Bank finance projects which shall be an added advantage

Job Description

Objective of the Project

The main objective of the project is to provide professional advice and management support to the SPUM in order for them to effectively implement the project. Also for these objective to be achieved, the SPMU staff shall carry-out broad scope of the project management activities

Duties

The duties expected of the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer by Niger State Government jobs includes:

• Ability to maintain and update all accounting records promptly in line with approved accounting standards and in line with the stipulated submission deadline
• He shall ensure that relevant books and records are maintained, including appropriate records for advances
• He shall prepare and submit periodic reports (such as monthly, yearly and semester) in the formats agreed with the Bank within the stipulated submission deadline
• He shall be administratively responsible to the project coordinator and as well technically responsible to the head PFMU
• Lastly, He shall prepare budget (in consultation with key members of the PFMU/SPIU) for the fiscal year based on the approve work plan

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Procurement Officer

Job Specifications

Job Type: Full Time

Required Qualifications: BA|BSC|HND

Location: Niger State

Qualifications and Basic Requirements

• Candidate must possess a Degree in relevant field of study including Engineering, Procurement, Purchasing and Supply, Law, Quantity Survey, or any other social science
• Candidate must have 4 years and above experience in procurement or related assignment
•  Candidate should possess an excellent skill in computer
• Should have an excellent experience in Multilateral Bank finance projects which shall be an added advantage

Job Description

Niger State Government has recently applied for financial assistance from the ISDB to reconstruct 82km leading from Minna-Bida road. The aim is to increase on ridding quality and capacity of the road and link to the federal roads(Miina-Lambatta-Suleja and Bida-Lambatta-Suleja)

The Rationale applicable for the project includes:

1. To reduce accident rates
2. To improve access to markets
3. To Increase the movement of goods and services faster
4. To improve access to health facilities, and as well as 
5. For revenue generation

Project Components

It is the desire and plan of the Niger State Government  jobs to reconstruct the existing Minna-Kataeregi-Bida carriageways. The scope of project the government plans to adopt includes:

• To construct 2 Nos toll plaza’s with shopping arcade
• To adopt a maintenance programme and capacity building for project staff
• To construct pedestrian bridges
• To construct social development initiatives including  schools, water points, health facilities and markets
• To dualize the carriageway by 82km with interchange at Minna and Bida terminals

Objective of the Project

The main objective of the project is to provide professional advice and management support to the SPUM in order for them to effectively implement the project. Also for these objective to be achieved, the SPMU staff shall carry-out broad scope of the project management activities

Duties

The duties expected of the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer by Niger State Government jobs includes:

• Ability to undertake procurement activities; such as preparing/reviewing technical specifications for goods and terms of reference for consulting services; preparing bid documents, writing evaluation reports, provide necessary assistance and tools for conducting evaluation processes
• Ability to develop procurement tools, such as standard format for terms of reference, technical specifications, customised contracts for staff and other individual consultants
• He shall be administratively responsible to the project coordinator
• Ability to manage the project procurement through implementing all policies and procedures related to procurement activities and ensure that the procurement guidelines and provisions are followed in all the project transactions
• Ability to understudy the procurement consultant with a view to eventually takeover after the 24 month contract duration
• Shall post specific procurement notices and requests for expression of interest (EOD) for goods and consulting services respectively. As well, shall undertake necessary advertisement on annual and periodic basis.

Method of Application:

All citizens of the country who are eligible for the Niger state government jobs should apply for their preferred positions at its portal www.nigerstate.gov.ng

OR

All interested and qualified candidates should properly address and send their written expressions of interest in form of Application letter with comprehensive CV and should attached relevant credentials in 10 copies and in bind form to the following:

Niger State Ministry of Works and Infrastructural Development,

The Permanent Secretary, Niger State Ministry of Works and Infrastructural Development, Abdulkareem Lafene Secretariat Complex, Minna, Niger State

Email: abubakarysalisu@gmail.com

Contatct Number: 07036916585

Attention: Candidates who apply should look forward to obtain further information at: Niger State Ministry of Works and Infrastructural Development, Abdulkareem Lafene Secretariat Complex, Minna, Niger State from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (working days)