Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) Recruitment 2024, List of Vacancies and How to Apply
Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) is a citizen sector organization established in 2003. We are driven by the desire to have a more transparent and accountable government as well as citizens empowered to actively participate in governance processes. Our programs and activities are formulated in a manner intended to drive institutional and behavioral change.
PPDC pioneered procurement and contract monitoring activities in Nigeria using the FOI Act as a tool to source relevant procurement data from public institutions and continues to do so. To minimize the challenges of citizen’s access to procurement data, the Budeshi platform was created. It serves as a hub for citizens to access procurement data in digital and easy-to-use formats. It has grown to consist of over 10,000 datasets.
List of Current Job Vacancies at Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) Recruitment
The following vacancies are currently available at Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) Recruitment
- Product Manager
- Program Assistant / Access to Justice
- Accountant (Maternity Cover)
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Requirements for Product Manager
- Bachelor’s in Business, Management, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or other relevant fields.
- A master’s degree is an added advantage
- 5+ years managing products and teams (preferably in the software/technology industry)
- Product Management Certifications are compulsory
- A proven track record of managing an entire product lifecycle.
- Experience in launching successful products is an added advantage
- Experience in conducting market research and analysis
- Fluency in English (both written and spoken); proficiency in other languages, particularly local languages, is an asset.
- Willingness to travel occasionally, as required.
- Strong technical or design knowledge
- Strong understanding of product management principles (like Agile methodologies)
- Experience in design (with Figma or other design tools)
- Proficient in the use of Word and Excel
- Experience/Knowledge with CI/CD and Cloud infrastructure is an added advantage
- Experience in leveraging AI technologies in managing products is a big plus
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) – including the ability to communicate and simplify technical ideas to non-technical audiences.
- Good leadership skills.
- Must be passionate about building great products.
- High sense of ownership (taking ownership of products).
- Strategic Thinking and Planning: Builds Strategic Performance by directing efforts and guiding others toward a clear and unifying vision of the future, while supporting, promoting, and ensuring alignment with PPDC’s vision and values.
- Decision Making/Conflict Solving: Can analyze situations, diagnose conflicts, as well as establish and evaluate courses of action to produce logical, practical, and acceptable solutions.
- Influencing: Gains others’ support for ideas, proposals, solutions, and courses of action that benefit PPDC.
- Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments. Supports subordinates, provides oversight, and takes responsibility for delegated assignments. • Takes personal responsibility for his/her shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable
- Leadership and Management: Provide clear vision, direction, and purpose, ensuring that team members understand and are held accountable for their roles and responsibilities. Takes an active role in others’ development by providing timely feedback, coaching, mentoring, and learning opportunities.
- Fluency in English and Other Nigerian Languages.
Requirements for Program Assistant / Access to Justice
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law / Social Sciences / Public Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of Two (2) years of experience in program management or One (1) year full-time experience in the NGO sector.
- Proven experience in administrative roles, preferably in project coordination.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Familiarity with data management and documentation.
- Basic understanding of legal and judicial reform, access to justice, or related areas.
- Proficient in MS Office applications.
- Teamwork: Works collaboratively within a team, supporting others and fostering a positive team environment. Fosters a sense of team spirit by developing a shared understanding, responsibility, and enthusiasm for the team’s work.
- Delivering results: Uses time and resources effectively to achieve desired results. It requires taking the initiative to set and meet challenging targets, having determination when confronting obstacles, and delivering results.
- Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Presents information using language and sequence of ideas that is easy for recipients to understand.
- Knowledge Sharing & Improvement: Continually seeks to improve the knowledge, skills, and work processes of oneself and others. Identifies ways to improve one’s own and others’ performance through constructive feedback and the sharing and recording of lessons learned.
- Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent, and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
- Communication Skill
- Project Supervision
- Report Writing
- Organizational Skill
- Time Management
- Fluency in English and Other Nigerian languages.
Requirements for Accountant (Maternity Cover)
- B.Sc Accounting, Finance, Business Administration. A Master’s degree will be an advantage.
- Professional qualification in Accounting ( ICAN, ACCA, CPA)
- Minimum of three (3) years experience performing similar roles in an INGO/NGO.
- Practical knowledge of sound statutory regulatory compliance
- Practical knowledge of the generally accepted accounting principles, standards, and fiscal statutes.
- Experience with a USAID-funded or other international organization program funding
- Demonstrate donor reporting standard
- Financial reporting and record-keeping
- Documentation, filing, and archiving skills.
- Presentation and report writing skills.
- Expert knowledge of Quickbooks Accounting software.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint Microsoft package ( Excel, word and PowerPoint )
- For Diversity: must be from the North East and North West part of Nigeria.
Read: Maybrands Nigeria Limited Requirements
How to Apply for Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) Recruitment
If you are interested in any of the above-listed positions, kindly submit your application form or CV here: Click here to apply online before the application closing date.
Application Closing Date for Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) Recruitment
The last day to submit your application is 15th April 2024.
