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Adam Smith International are an award-winning professional services business that delivers real impact, value and lasting change through projects supporting economic growth and government reform internationally. Our reputation as a global leader has been built on the positive results our projects have achieved in many of the world’s most challenging environments.

Adam Smith International has a strong corporate presence globally, with 146 current projects across 49 countries and over 1,000 staff and associates. Headquartered in London, our regional headquarters are based in Africa (Nairobi, Abuja, and Pretoria), Asia Pacific (Sydney) and South Asia (Delhi), with numerous registered offices across Africa and Asia.

Project Manager

Tracking Code: 1117-112
Location: Kano, Nigeria

Programme Overview
DFID’s LINKS – Powering Economic Growth in Northern Nigeria is a successor programme to the Growth and Employment in States (GEMS) programme including GEMS3 which was successfully implemented by Adam Smith International. Focusing on spatial economic growth in Kano, Kaduna and Jigawa, LINKS will aim to raise the incomes of at least 3 million people with specific targets for women and people living disability through new jobs, farming incomes, and self-employment opportunities. The programmme, set to begin in late 2018/early 2019, will focus on three main pillars – Investment, Innovation and Enabling Business Environment, with Agriculture, Renewable Energy, ICT, Affordable housing and Solid Waste Management as target sectors.

Job Requirements

  • 3-5 years’ experience of programme, financial and operational management, of which (preferably) 1 year on DFID programmes.
  • Experience managing inputs and teams on international development projects
  • Experience developing, owning and implementing work plans
  • Strong financial management skills
  • Significant Africa experience with a strong preference for Nigerian contextual experience
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent Microsoft Office skills
  • Experience managing projects with emphasis on marginalised groups (women, young people, people with disabilities) strongly desirable

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Adam Smith International is an award-winning global company that delivers impact, value and lasting change through economic growth and government reform. Our reputation as a global leader has been built on the positive results our projects have achieved in many of the world’s most challenging environments.

We specialise in the design, management and delivery of complex projects.Our wide-ranging experience is grouped into two areas: Economic Growth and Government Reform. Economic Growth includes services in Private Sector Development, Infrastructure Development, Extractive Industries Governance and Climate Change. Government Reform includes services in Public Administration Reform, Justice, Security and Peace-building, Revenue Reform, Public Financial Management, Education Development, and Civil Society and Demand-Side Accountability.Often working in challenging environments and conflict affected areas, we have a proven track record for achieving tangible results.

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0 USD Kano CF 3201 Abc road Full Time , 40 hours per week Adam Smith International

Adam Smith International are an award-winning professional services business that delivers real impact, value and lasting change through projects supporting economic growth and government reform internationally. Our reputation as a global leader has been built on the positive results our projects have achieved in many of the world’s most challenging environments.Adam Smith International has a strong corporate presence globally, with 146 current projects across 49 countries and over 1,000 staff and associates. Headquartered in London, our regional headquarters are based in Africa (Nairobi, Abuja, and Pretoria), Asia Pacific (Sydney) and South Asia (Delhi), with numerous registered offices across Africa and Asia.

Project Manager

Tracking Code: 1117-112 Location: Kano, NigeriaProgramme Overview DFID’s LINKS – Powering Economic Growth in Northern Nigeria is a successor programme to the Growth and Employment in States (GEMS) programme including GEMS3 which was successfully implemented by Adam Smith International. Focusing on spatial economic growth in Kano, Kaduna and Jigawa, LINKS will aim to raise the incomes of at least 3 million people with specific targets for women and people living disability through new jobs, farming incomes, and self-employment opportunities. The programmme, set to begin in late 2018/early 2019, will focus on three main pillars - Investment, Innovation and Enabling Business Environment, with Agriculture, Renewable Energy, ICT, Affordable housing and Solid Waste Management as target sectors.Job Requirements

  • 3-5 years’ experience of programme, financial and operational management, of which (preferably) 1 year on DFID programmes.
  • Experience managing inputs and teams on international development projects
  • Experience developing, owning and implementing work plans
  • Strong financial management skills
  • Significant Africa experience with a strong preference for Nigerian contextual experience
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent Microsoft Office skills
  • Experience managing projects with emphasis on marginalised groups (women, young people, people with disabilities) strongly desirable
2018-09-22

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