The Niger State Ministry of Works and Infrastructural Development invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below in the Project Management unit for the Dualization of Minna-Kataeregi-Bida Road Project:

Job Title: Internal Auditor

Location: Niger
Sector: Infrastructure
Financing No.: (NGA – 1002)
Name of Project: Dualization of Minna-Kataeregi-Bida Road (82KM) (ISDB Assisted Project)
Mode of Financing: Services Ijarah Framework Agreement

Project Background
The Government of Niger State has applied for the financial assistance from the ISDB to reconstruct 82KM Minna-Bida road. This would increase on ridding quality, increase capacity of the road and link to the Federal roads (Minna-Lambatta-Suleja and Bida-Lambatta-Suleja).

The rationale of the Project includes the following:

• Increase movement of goods and services,
• Reduce accident rates,
• Revenue generation,
• Improve access to health facilities and
• Improve access to markets.

Project Components
Government of Niger State palns to reconstruct the existing Minna-Kataeregi-Bida in Niger State. The scope of the project includes:

• Reconstruction of existing carriageway
• Dualization of carriageway (82KM) with interchange at Minna and Bida terminals
• Construction of 2 Nox toll plazas with shopping arcade
• Construction of pedestrian bridges
• Construction of social development initiatives (schools, market, water points, health facilities); and
• Maintenance Programme and Capacity Building  for Project staff.

The Objectives of the Assignment

• The Objectives of the assignment are to provide professional advice and management support to the SPMU  to effectively implement the project. In order to achieve these objective, the SPMU staff would carry out, broad scope of project management activities

Job Description

• Administratively responsible to the PC and technically responsible to the Head PFMU
• Ensure that there is an adequate internal control within the project management and processes
• Prepare annual audit work plan with emphasis on the identified project risk areas
• Prepare on quarterly basis internal audit report and submit to AFDB, steering committee, and SPIU
• Ensure that expenditures are in line with approved budget line
• Pro-actively support and improve project quality assurance

Qualifications

• Must possess a Degree in relevant field of study or its equivalent and registration with professional bodies
• Must have above 4 years experience in Accounting
• Experience in Multilateral Banks finance Project is  an addedd advantage
• Excellent computer skills

Application Closing Date
12th October, 2022. (12:00 Noon).