Project Overview and Role
The purpose of the State-to-State (State2State) contract is to increase the effectiveness, accountability and transparency of selected state and local governments (LGAs) in Nigeria.
This will be achieved by strengthening systems to improve the delivery of services in key sectors (basic education, primary health care, and water, sanitation and hygiene – WASH); increasing the efficiency of key governance operations (with a focus on public financial management [PFM] and procurement, as well as monitoring and evaluation); increasing government’s responsiveness to citizen needs and priorities; and improving government and civil society capacity to manage conflict.
Responsibilities
Oversee specialist budget planning and administration staff across States, including providing mentoring and training as necessary
Assess capacity of key Nigerian government institutions and stakeholders in budget planning and administration at State and LGA level
Design and tailor technical assistance interventions in conjunction with capacity needs
Ensure quality and consistency of technical delivery and support to State and LGA level government counterparts
Directly provide technical assistance in budget planning and administration, budget transparency and procurement reform to officials at the State and LGA levels
Coordinate international and domestic STTA providing support to implement workplan activities
With MEL Director, continuously monitor and report on technical assistance, success and program learning
Requirements
5 or more years of experience with issues of budget planning and administration in Nigeria, ideally working directly in a budget office or similar government role;
Extensive technical expertise as well as management experience in the areas of budget planning and administration, budget transparency and procurement reform
Thorough familiarity in designing and providing training to State and LGA government officials;
Deep knowledge of capacity challenges, needs and opportunities in budget planning and administration
Experience working with international donor agencies, with a strong preference for experience with USAID in Nigeria and in the particular State.
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