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The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) was established by an ACT of the National Assembly to coordinate, promote and facilitate the development of the micro, small, medium
enterprises in Nigeria

The Agency is hereby inviting applications from candidates suitable, qualified and competent for appointment into this position below:

CATEGORY A:

DIRECTOR (GL 17); ENTERPRISE PROMOTION AND MANAGEMENT

JOB TITLE: Head ((Enterprise Promotion and Management Department)

REPORT1NG TO: Director- General (SMEDAN)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    * Implementation of MSME development programme, projects and schemes.
    * Promotion of entrepreneurship and capacity building:
    * Facilitation of Management consultancy, counseling and allied services for MSME promotion and development
    * Promotion of advocacy and operating environment issues
    * Promotion and facilitation of enterprise, linkages, cooperation/networking, clustering and credit delivery for MSME
    * Promotion and facilitation of markets and marketing for MSME products
    * Provision of Information and  business support services

BASIC QUALIFICATION

    * A good first degree or Its equivalent In Social Sciences, Humanities, Management and other Sciences with a minimum of 2nd Class Honours (lower division)
    * Relevant Post graduate degree will be an added advantage.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

    * Candidate must have a minimum of 20 years post-NYSC cognate working experience.
    * Excellent knowledge of local and global MSME dynamics, including familiarity with appropriate regulations, legislations, and operating environment
    * Experience in financial institutions operations and management/micro and small business or consumer lending:
    * A sound understanding of the MSME development strategies and comprehensive/effective support systems:
    * Strong ability to think strategically and holistically and to appreciate the systemic impact of various economic policies, issues and solutions on MSME development:
    * Demonstrate commitment to ethical standards and high level of integrity
    * Candidates roust not be above 50 years.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

    * Excellent project management skills, Good analytical and presentation skills
    * Understand the workings of relevant international organizations and must be Computer literate
    * Application for Director Enterprise Promotions Position should be  forwarded to; [email protected]
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

    * The tenure for the position of Director is for a maximum of 8years in line with Federal Government Policy
    * Successful candidates could be posted to any part of the Country.
    * Remuneration is as obtained in the Federal Public Service.

CANDIDATES ARE TO NOTE THE FOLLOWING

    * Curriculum Vitae and applications should be forwarded to the e-mail applicable to the position using Micro-soft Word.
    * Applicants who may not be able to apply on line should send their applications and Curriculum Vitae to;

The Director General

Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN)

35, Port Harcourt Crescent

Off Gimbiya Street,

Area 11, Garki 11

Abuja

    * Applicants should not submit more than one application to avoid disqualification
    * The Closing Date for applications is MARCH 15th 2010
    * Under no circumstances will applications be accepted after this date
    * The Agency reserves the right to verify any claims and documents submitted