The
National Investment Commission (NIC) has recently developed a new five year
strategy and is embarking on a major change management and restructuring
process through the support of its partners and from GOL funding which will
change NIC’s focus from solely regulating investment incentives and
negotiating concession agreements to providing a new emphasis on investment
promotion and facilitation (i.e. highlighting Liberia’s investment
opportunities and enabling investors to take advantage of these opportunities
for the benefit of the Liberian people). The objective of this project is to
support the change management process in the NIC in line with the new
strategy. To adopt this posture the Human capital of the NIC must consist of
efficient, smart, educated and experienced workforce to perform required
tasks.
The
strategy is designed to underpin the goals of Vision 2030 “Liberia Rising”
and the five years “Agenda for Transformation” plan which articulates that
the “private sector” will be the engine of economic growth in the country.
The 2012/13 National Budget representing the country’s first “multi year
expenditure framework budget”, sections ministries and agencies appropriations
under two broad components, namely core and programs. This new budgeting
framework is intended to create a results’ focused budget execution process
intended to deliver on clear actions and activities during a fiscal year that
leads to the overall achievement of the Vision 2030 goals.
In view of the above, the NIC is creating a Project Management Unit (PMU)
with responsibilities for designing, constructing, coordinating and
implementing short-term (1 – 3 years) projects and related activities that
foster support for domestic entrepreneurs; encourage, promote and assist in
the development of investment in all sectors of the economy; and aides the
National Investment Commission (NIC) in meeting its mandates. The PMU will
provide guidance and direction for project implementation. Projects may be
national, regional or local in nature.
Upcoming
PMU projects will include:
Business Linkage ·
Change Management·
Grant· Matching Scheme
Public Private Partnerships·
Private Sector· Development
Strategy
Special Economic Zone Implementation
Law and·
Pilot
The PMU will be fully integrated into the NIC, maximizing use of staff to
promote institutional development. The PMU may also utilize technical
assistance from consultants as required by project activities. All financials
for the PMU will be administered through the Administration and Finance
Department of the NIC.
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The
National Investment Commission seeks a Project Manager for the Project Management
Unit. She/he reports to the Chairman of the National Investment Commission.
She/he has strong project feasibility, appraisal, analysis, and management
and recourse development background. She/he has a desire to contribute to
effective implementation of national investment and private sector
development projects. She/he supervises Project Leads who implement project
activities.
Responsibilities
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Lead development of analysis and feasibility briefs for possible projects
based on NIC objectives and stakeholder needs
Develop· standardized
proposals, work plans and resource plans (budgets) for viable projects
Formulate all government activities
and·
communication related to project
Advocate for projects·
Engage· with stakeholders
and partners (ministries, agencies, multilateral organizations, private
sector actors) in planning and implementation
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Supervise Project Leads, providing technical support and advise
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Supervise day-to-day management of projects
Assess project· implementation and
impact, improving activities and related outcomes
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Evaluate project activities and related outcomes
Provide progress· reports and
collateral project communications
Work with Marketing· and IT departments
to disseminate project information
Formulate· and/or participate
in workshops and trainings
Participate in· national and
international travel as required
Undertake any other· assignment as
required by the Chairman
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The
successful candidate will have supervisory experience in project strategy,
planning, implementation and management, with some experience in the private
sector.
An advanced degree or equivalent
experience·
in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering Management, Financial
Management, Program Management and Project Management
5 years of· comprehensive
project and/or program management, with supervisory roles, working with
diverse partners including government, private sector, non-profits,
multilateral organizations and civil society
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Experience organizing and managing all human, financial and technological
resources essential for project delivery
Demonstrated· ability to
interact at executive, political, policy and technical levels
Good knowledge of private-sector,
investment and policy· development in
Liberia
Experience in leading project teams·
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Strong leadership, team work and conflict management skills, with ability to
manage complex relationships
Strong conceptual,· analysis,
computer, writing, communication and presentation skills
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Excellent quantitative and analytical skills including professional ability
with MS Excel and other spreadsheet software
Demonstrated· attention to
detail, thoroughness, and creativity
Fluency in· English, French a
plus
This is a two-year contractual position with the National Investment
Commission, subject to yearly review with an option of a one-year extension.
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Applications
may be submitted electronically at info@nic.gov.lr or in hard copy to the
attention of the Acting Director of Finance and Administration. Application
should be labeled “Change Management Consultant”. Suitable qualified and
eligible existing personnel of the NIC are encouraged to apply.
Deadline
for receipt of applications is end of business day October 12, 2012. Only
short listed candidates will be contacted.
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