Cross River State recruiting

The Government of Cross River State in the process of establishing a Micro finance and Enterprise Development Agency (MEDA), with the goal of promoting poverty alleviation and facilitating financial services to Micro, small and Medium scale Enterprises (MSMEs) in the state.


Consequently, applications are invited from suitable qualified persons from within and the outside the sate Public Service to fill the following vacancies:

1. Director General

2. Manager, Investment/Funding and Credit

3. Manager, Capacity Building and Enterprise Development


4. Manager, Research Development, Monitoring and Evaluation.



The roles/responsibilities, qualifications and experiences required for the various positions are as follows;

1. Director-General:

• The role of the Director-General is to ensure the effective and efficient management of the agency in line with broad policies and programmes as directed by the Board of Directors.

• The DG shall report to the Board of Directors and be responsible for;

• The day to day management of the agency as the chief executive and accounting officer and shall take the lead in developing strategy, operational long, medium and short term work plans, including budget estimates and projections;

• Drive the vision and ensure the implementation of the objectives of the agency and ensure the provision of high quality services to individual and institutional clients and beneficiaries;

• Establish and maintain viable working partnerships with all State, National and International stakeholders in the implementation of all programmes of the agency;• Represent MEDA, as- and when necessary, in meetings, workshops and conferences that wilt contribute to the success of the agency;

• Supervise the work of the management staff, organize periodic staff development orientation and training activities and evaluate staff performance; , • Generate and produce timely report for government, the Board and other external requirements;

• Be the Secretary to the Board of Directors arid perform all the duties associated with that office.

• Applicants for the position of Director General should have the following qualification and experience;

• A minimum of post graduate degree, preferably an MBA or M.Sc in Economics, Agricultural economics or Finance

• Over 10 years of managerial experience in the development field with a bias for poverty alleviation.

• At least 5 years in banking, enterprise development or rural development

• Evidence of strong network in the international sectors as well as Nigerian private, public sector and non-profit sector

• Demonstrable knowledge and interest in financial markets, research, investments and advocacy

• Strong interpersonal, communication and written skills (computer skills is mandatory) Proven entrepreneurial ability and capacity to work with significant autonomy

• A high level of integrity and preparedness to keep stakeholders informed

• ong indication of passion for Cross River State development and commitment of the development objectives of the agency


2. Managers, as stated in 2:4, above:

• The role of each of the key Managers is to support the DG and ensure the effective and efficient management of the Department of the Agency that is responsible for.

• Each Manager shall report to the Director General and be responsible for;

• Developing action plans for their various departments in line with the approved work plan for the agency

• Assisting the DG in achieving the objectives of the agency by performing all activities in his departmental action plan

• Overseeing the work performance of all staff in the department

• Performing other related tasks as assigned by the DG

Applicants for any of the Manager position should have the following qualifications and experience;

• A minimum of a University degree, preferably an MBA or M.Sc in Economics, Agricultural Economics or Finance

• At least 5 years managerial experience in a financial institution or related field

• Evidence of experience/knowledge of the economic development sector of Nigeria and the state.

• Strong interpersonal, communication writing skills (computer skills is mandatory) Proven entrepreneurial ability and capacity to work with significant autonomy

• A high level of integrity and ability to go the extra mile to achieve results

• Strong indication of passion for Cross River State development and commitment to the development objectives of the agency



Method of Application

Applicants should obtain application forms from the state Civil Service Commission on payment of the sum of N1 ,000 (One Thousand Naira only), fill and return same including detailed Curriculum Vitae and Photocopies of all credentials to;

The Chairman

Cross River State Civil Service Commission, New Secretariat

P.M.B 1048 Calabar .

Applications, with contact GSM number and e-mail address, should be sent to the commission.



Closing Date: 26th January, 2010.