Workforce Recruits for DAWN Commission, Please Click to Visit to Read more Details to Apply before May 7

The Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission is a development coordination and management institution, set up as a strategic and action-oriented response to the desire and determination of the South Western States of Nigeria to create regional competitive advantage. The DAWN Commission is focused on fostering inclusive and aggressive economic growth that leverages the socio-economic potential of the Southwest region comprising Lagos, Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Ekiti, and Ondo.

The DAWN Commission is the strategic driver that has been set up to orchestrate and foster regional cooperation and integration as a catalyst for achieving sustainable and accelerated development of Western Nigeria.

The purpose of the DAWN is to foster regional cooperation and integration as a

catalyst for decentralization. There are several models for validating the influence of

the integration process in the evolution of result-oriented decentralization. The

European regional development policy for example makes provision for financing for

the poorest regions in the EU. These also provide incentives to become a more

competitive and efficient economy, and to require more policy and budgetary

discipline. It is apparent that given the tectonic shifts in global political economy and

globalisation, a return to the halcyon days of regional governments in Nigeria, and

particularly the trail-blazing administration of Chief Obafemi Awolowo may be

unrealistic, nevertheless, a paradigm shift in the Nigerian political and economic order

is imperative if the country is not to slowly waste away.

In order to successfully design, develop, deploy and execute the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria, the Commission is seeking to hire world class talent and professionals with the competence and capacity to make the goals and strategic objective of The DAWN to become a reality through the following vacant roles:

Head, Data, Planning & Analytics – OSS/HDPA/13

Requirements:

Minimum of first degree, with at least 8 years of research, data gathering and planning experience

Prior experience in a similar function with an international organization involved with developmental initiatives

Working knowledge of statistical analytical techniques & tools

Excellent problem solving, quantitative and analytical skills

Project management skills

Strong analytical skills with attention to details

Ability to multitask and meet deadlines

 Head, Development Communications Unit – DAC/HDC/13

Requirements:

Minimum of first degree in any discipline

At least seven years' experience in corporate communications (preferably in the not-for-profit sector) or journalism

Exceptional written communications skills, with ability to adapt style to suit different communications media and audiences

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team

Demonstrable experience of communicating complex and nuanced issues to the media

Versed in the use of social media

Head, Programmes & Projects – OSS/HPP/13

Requirements:

Minimum of first degree; PMI certification is essential

5 years practical experience in project and event management preferably for a developmental organization involved in multi million naira projects

Practical experience in the use of project management tools and /or software packages

Excellent leadership, problem solving, and analytical skills

Ability to elicit cooperation from stakeholders and other departments

Ability to multitask and meet deadlines

Head, Systems & Finance – DAC/HSF/13

Requirements:

Minimum of first degree in Accounting, Economics or any Numerate discipline

ACCA, CIMA, ACA and any relevant functional professional qualification will be an added advantage.

At least five (5) years’ experience in a leadership capacity in a similar position.

Management accounting experience including budgeting, forecasting, monthly reporting is an added advantage

Proven ability for implementing and monitoring financial controls and creating processes and procedures

Strong analytical skills with attention to details

Advisor, Enterprise Competitiveness & Innovations – DAC/AECI/13

Requirements:

The ideal candidate for this role is required to have extensive experience in the development community, both at the conceptual and practical levels

Access into the world of strategic development innovations and initiatives, including the capacity for creating the methodology for adoption and applicability

Demonstrated ability to gather information and data from different sources and creatively come up with transformational initiatives

Minimum of Eight (8) years’ experience in similar role from an organization involved in societal transformational initiatives, managing business innovation and SME development

Experience in project management

Must be creative and analytical

Excellent communication skills (oral & written)

Executive Assistant – DAC/EA/13

Requirements:

Minimum of 5 years previous experience in a similar role

First degree in Law

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Extremely detailed oriented and strong planning and organization skills

Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills

Ability to exercise good judgment, show initiative and be proactive

High standards of ethics and confidentiality to handle sensitive information

Staff Associates/Analysts – DAC/SA/13

Requirements:

First degree with a minimum of second class upper grade

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook

Strong analytical skills with attention to details

Excellent communication skills (oral & written)