Northcore Project Administrative staff recruitment

The WAPP Northcore Project is a sub-regional electricity interconnection project set up with the collaboration of the governments of Nigeria, Niger, Benin, Togo and Burkina Faso. The project is piloted by the West African Power Pool (WAPP), as part of its objectives of developing a regional sustainable electricity supply system aimed at promoting economic growth in the ECOWAS sub-region.

The 330 kV Northcore project consists of the construction of a 330 kV transmission line over a length of approximately 875 km between Birnin-Kebbi in Nigeria and Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso, passing through the Niamey region in Niger. The project also connects Benin, in the Malanville region, via Niger. The project is co-financed by the World Bank, the African Development Bank, the French Development Agency, the European Union and the contribution of the Government of Nigeria.

A Project Management Unit (PMU) was created in Abuja, Nigeria within the institutional framework of the project to, among other things, support Member States in the design and physical implementation of the North Core project. The PMU is made up of the central unit based in Abuja and will also have branches in each of the countries covered by the Northcore. The Project PMU is supported by a Consulting Engineer recruited mainly to supervise the construction works entrusted to the Contractors.

Blueprint Consult is recruiting on behalf of the Northcore Project to fill the vacancies below within the country branches of the Project Management Unit. Blueprint Consult invites qualified applicants to submit their applications for consideration.

POSITIONS TO BE FILLED

1. COUNTRY COORDINATOR

Job summary:

Responsible for the management of the internal and the follow-up of the implementation of the activities of the project, in the home country, on time and within the limits of the budget and in perfect coordination with all the stakeholders including the National Electricity Company concerned. By setting up an adequate system (logistics, administration, HR and finance), it will provide a good execution of the activities according to the needs of the Project and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the donors of the project and/or those in force. in the home country.

Minimum qualifications and experience:

1. Hold a university degree (BAC+5 minimum) in the field of electrical, electrotechnical, mechanical, civil engineering or related fields;
2. Proof of a certification or diploma in project management would be an asset;
3. Have a minimum of ten (10) years of post-qualification professional experience in design and/or project management/supervision of infrastructure works in the field of energy. Experience in managing projects funded by international institutions (World Bank, AfDB, AFD, European Union and others) would be an asset;
4. Have a solid knowledge of the relevant regulations and procedures of international donors (World Bank, AfDB, AFD, European Union and others), more particularly in the area of procurement;
5. Have a good knowledge of the institutional and regulatory environment of the country;
6. Have knowledge of environmental and social safeguards;
7. Have the ability to manage resources, both human and financial;
8. Have a good command of the use of basic computer software (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, PowerPoint) and use of the Internet

Skills and competences

1. Ability to lead, analyze and solve problems;
2. Methodical and endowed with a great capacity for work and rigor;
3. Ability to manage resources, both human and financial;
4. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively;
5. Have excellent organizational skills with the ability to work in a team and under pressure.

2. ASSISTANT TO THE COUNTRY COORDINATOR

Job summary:

Provide administrative support to the Country Coordinator in order to optimize the management of his/her official activities, in terms of planning management, organization of travel, communication, preparation of meetings, and reception, among others. The incumbent will be the main point of contact with the Country Coordinator and to this end he/she will organize and coordinate internal and external information related to the operation of the antenna.

Minimum qualifications and experience:

1. Hold a diploma level Bac + 2 (BTS, DUT, ...) in Administration, Secretariat, public administration, human sciences, communication, or in a related field with at least three (3) years of work experience in a similar position;
2. Proof of professional experience in a project environment funded by International donors is an asset;
3. Have a general knowledge of administrative management and secretarial techniques;
4. Have a good command of the use of basic computer software (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.) and use of the Internet. Experience in using the Office 365 suite and SharePoint would be an asset;

Skills and competences

1. Excellent sense of organization and management capacity;
2. Proficiency in oral and written communication techniques and strong interpersonal skills;
3. Ability to take initiative, exercise professional discretion and pay attention to detail;
4. Excellent typing skills, ability to type an average of 60 words per minute with minimal typos.

3. ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANT

Job summary:

Support in the execution of the daily activities of the Unit with respect to all administrative and personnel matters and ensure that they are accomplished in an effective and efficient manner and in accordance with policy and procedure guidelines of the North Dorsal Project. The incumbent will also assist the Finance Department in the management of finances at the local level and in the preparation of the financial reports required in accordance with the Project's procedures and guidelines in this regard.

Minimum qualifications and experience:

1. Hold a university degree (BAC+ 3 minimum) in accounting, finance, management, administration, economics or similar disciplines;
2. Have a minimum of five (05) years of professional experience in administrative and financial management;
3. Justify at least one experience in management according to the rules of international donors (World Bank, AfDB, AFD, European Union and others;
4. Proof of mastery of a TOMPRO, SAP or similar management software package and particularly good knowledge of TOMPRO would be an asset;
5. Proof of experience in electronic archiving of documents;
6. Have a good command of the use of basic computer software (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, PowerPoint) and use of the Internet.

Skills and competences

1. Have excellent organizational skills with the ability to work in a team and under pressure;
2. Have good communication skills (oral and written), ability to take initiatives and professional integrity;
3. Be conscientious and efficient in achieving results;
4. Have excellent interpersonal, detail-oriented and problem-solving skills.

HOW TO APPLY:

1. Go to http://blueprintconsultgh.com
2. Click on "Job Openings" at the top of the page
3. Click on "View Openings" to display the list of published positions
4. Click on the position you wish to apply for to view the job description, scroll to the bottom of the page and click "Apply to Position" to apply for the position
5. Fill out the form, upload your CV and cover letter
6. The deadline for admissibility of applications is 12 August 2022 at 5:00 p.m. GMT.
7. For more information, please write to us at recruitment@blueprintconsultgh.com or call +233 302 963401.

Please note that only nationals residing in the country can apply