VACANCIES @ FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY ADMINISTRATION

Federal Capital Territory Administration
Introduction In its effort to sanitize the outdoor advertisement and signage sector, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has established a new department for Outdoor Advertisement and Signage. This department is to serve as the platform for the take-off of FCT Agency for Outdoor Advertisement and Signage.
In this regard, the FCTA requires the services of a competent person to fill the position of a DIRECTOR for the new department. The Director, who is expected to liaise closely with relevant PCT departments, Area Councils and Consultants, is expected to design and implement strategies for the take-off of the new department.

Key Responsibilities
• The successful candidate is to effectively lead and manage the new department in ensuring that its vision, mission and strategy are achieved.
• Specifically, the Director will:
• Advise on the formulation and execution of broad laid down policy objectives on outdoor advertisement and signage in the FCT;
• Design and implement strategies for the new department in order to achieve the policy objectives of the department, sanitize the outdoor advertisement, beautify the environment and increase revenue generation in the FCT;
• Continually identify and quantify new growth opportunities in the FCT outdoor advertisement and sign age sector to maximize result as well as increase and strengthen its revenue base;
• Review policies and programmes relating to the new department

Leadership Responsibilities
• This is a leadership role requiring strong project management, marketing and communication skills. Specifically, the Director shall have:
• Strong understanding of outdoor advertisement practice and ability to convert it into a highly commercial and aesthetic vehicle for the FCT
• An insatiable curiosity to identify new opportunities based on a clear understanding of how to restructure, grow and win in the sector;
• A single-minded focus on what could lead to the growth of the department and its subsequent elevation to a full-pledged Agency;
• Strong flexible influencing and coordination skills at all levels across the advertising industry

Experience and Qualification
• A minimum of a good first degree in any of the social or management science disciplines. Relevant professional qualifications and higher degree will be an added advantage
• A minimum of 20 years cognate experience in advertising and/or marketing, 5 of which must have been spent in a Management position in a reputable organization;
• High integrity, ethical standards and values

Remuneration
• Salary, allowances and other fringe benefits are as applicable o the post of a Director in the FCT Administration.

Method of Application
Applicants are to submit 6 copies of their detailed CV to the address below:

The Coordinator
Abuja Infrastructural Investment Centre (AIIC)
3rd Floor, ITF House
6, Adetokumbo-Ademola Crescent
Wuse II, Abuja
Nigeria

MANAGEMENT

Closing Date: 15th September, 2010.