OPEN: PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT The primary objective of this engagement is to provide professional project management services, including review, design, and set up of a project management office (PMO) for managing all externally funded projects/programs of PIND Foundation. Qualifications The following qualifications and experiences are required: • A proven track record in project management,…
OPEN:Project BackgroundFollowing the enactment of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) law in 2021, PIND seeks to create awareness for, and educate community stakeholders about the PIA, and build the capacities of NGOs and CSOs working in the sector to function effectively. PIND is also exploring opportunities to work with some Settlors to develop governance documentation…
PIND 2023 Q4 Progress Report This fourth quarter (October – December) 2023 report is intended to keep our donors, Board of Trustees, and partners aware of project achievements and constraints, share lessons learned, and seek deeper levels of collaborations to consolidate our impact, and advance our collective effort on business development and sustainability. Also, to…
Tunji Idowu, the Executive Director of the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), has called on journalists to join PIND in telling stories of the development in the Niger Delta. Mr. Idowu said this at an interactive session with the three recipients of the PIND Prize for Niger Delta Development Reporting…
The Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), in its efforts to enhance access to renewable energy services in the Niger Delta, collaborated with the U.S. Government-led Power Africa Health Electrification and Telecommunications Alliance (HETA) to electrify at least 10,000 healthcare centers in Africa through decentralized renewable energy resources. Through this intervention, PIND, in…
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) is collaborating with the U.S. Government-led Power Africa Health Electrification and Telecommunications Alliance (HETA) to facilitate access to renewable energy for healthcare centers in the Niger Delta. HETA is an ambitious project by Power Africa geared at electrifying up to 10,000 healthcare centers in Africa…
By Anthony Osibajo The energy crisis in Nigeria, particularly in the Niger Delta, poses a significant challenge due to the glaring contrast between the potential for power generation and the actual supply. This issue affects over 200 million people, leaving them without sufficient electricity. According to the World Bank’s 2022 Energy Progress Report, Nigeria has…
By Tunji Idowu In exploring the dynamic landscape of global funding, grants, and impact investing, a comprehensive view emerges that emphasizes the critical need for collaboration and innovative approaches. The traditional models of grants and the increasingly emerging trends in impact investing are key players in addressing social and environmental challenges, aligning with the values…
PIND has created impact – catalysing private actors, powering coastal communitiesand enhancing security, collaboration and behaviour change in the Niger . The Niger Delta is a critical contributor to Nigeria’s economy, with its resources accounting for 75% of the country’s foreign exchange earnings. Nonetheless, unequal economic opportunities have resulted in 47% of the population living…
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) has, since the third quarter of 2017, implemented the Niger Delta Youth Employments Pathways Project (NDYEP) which aims to address some of the workforce development challenges that hinder marginalized youth from entry into the labour force and opportunities for decent work. The pilot phase of…