Team Lead, Project Implementation Office (PIO) CBN – Vacancies and Jobs

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and other stakeholders, has concluded the design of a revolutionary programme to transform agricultural lending in Nigeria. Known as the Nigeria Incentive based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL), the programme is aimed at de-risking lending to the entire agricultural value chain in Nigeria.

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Job title: Team Lead, Project Implementation Office (PIO)


Job Ref: CBN/NIRSAL/JOBADV/01

Qualification(s)

• Must possess at least a good degree in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Banking, Finance, Business Administration or other related Management Sciences


• A higher degree and/or a recognized project management professional certificate will be an added advantage

Job Experience & skills

• Must have at least 10 years cognate experience in agricultural value chain business or similar project in a financial/development institution of which 5 years should be at senior management level


• A top team player with the ability to effectively drive the NIRSAL process


• Exceptionally inspirational with high energy to drive change


• Courageous and persistent


• Innovative, proactive and resilient


• Think strategically, identify opportunities, and link initiatives to broader NIRSAL business strategy and value


• Effectively solve problems, drawing on sound business judgement and strong analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Responsible for driving the establishment of NIRSAL’s five pillars which include, risk sharing, bank incentive, insurance, technical assistance and agricultural bank rating components as well as the engagement of key stakeholders and partners


• The person will be required to manage an impact focused team of six to eight members with project management, problem solving and leadership skills and work with partners who are committed to quickly delivering concrete results on NIRSAL


• He will co-ordinate NIRSAL’s implementation preparatory plan and stakeholder engagement process to ensure that defined milestones are achieved


• He/she will be charged with the engagement of state government, banks, farmers, processors, and other agricultural value chain operators and negotiating their buy-in and support throughout the implementation preparation phase of NIRSAL


• Will monitor progress by establishing a tracking mechanism to ensure that activities are performed as planned


• He/She will prepare regular reports to the CBN and NIRSAL’s Higher LEVEL Management Committee and act on their decisions

closing date: 30 August 2011

How to apply for this job

All applications should be addresses to:

Director
Development Finance Department
Central Bank of Nigeria
Central Business District, Abuja.