Location: Northeast and Northwest, Nigeria Objectives The objective of the project will be 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); increasing the efficiency of key governance operations; increasing government’s responsiveness to citizen needs and priorities; and improving government’s and civil society’s capacity to manage conflict. Project Summary The project is expected to have four components:
Improved delivery of selected services – basic education, primary health care, and water, sanitation, and hygiene – through more effective and transparent budget processes
Increased efficiency of government operations in areas of audit, procurement, and internal revenue generation
Improved responsiveness to citizen needs
Improved capacity to manage conflict.
Area of Expertise
Public Sector Capacity Building
Budget Planning, Administration and Execution
Budget Transparency
Procurement Reform
Audit
Internal Financial Controls
Internally Generated Revenue
Conflict Mediation & Analysis
Monitoring and Evaluation
Political Economy Analysis
Gender Integration
Civil Society Capacity Building
Civil Society Organisation/Community Oversight
Knowledge Management
Communications
Qualifications
Minimum 8 years professional experience in a relevant field
University Degree required; advanced education degree preferred for technical experts
Experience working in Northeast and/or Northwest Nigeria
Experience and ability to work in a complex environment
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and develop partnerships with state and local governments and/or with local organizations
Experience working with USAID- or other donor-funded projects
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