GE Energy Vacancy: Service Center Manager

GE Energy is one of the world’s leading suppliers of power generation and energy delivery technologies in all areas of the energy industry including coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear energy as well as with renewable resources such as water, solar and alternative fuels,
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Job Title: Service Center Manager
Job Ref: 1188705
We seek a high-energy individual with a strong business and financial acumen, The Service Center Manager demonstrates accountability for functional, business, and broad company objectives, In this role, you will integrate and develop processes that meet business needs across the organization, manage complex issues within functional areas of expertise, be involved in long-term planning, and contribute to the overall business strategy.
Job Responsibilities:
• Overall ownership, operations execution and project leadership of the facility
• Lead the set up of the repair facility including: installation of production equipment, workforce training and implementing business processes and owners
• Ensure compliance with all customer, internal and external and contract requirements
• Interface and manage projects as necessary with the marketing. sales, commercial, operations, quality, and engineering teams
• Drive for excellence in the key areas of cost control, Environmental Health & safety standards, LEAN and quality, and overall productivity
• Provide effective team leadership to enhance cost effectiveness and create a lean, consistent and effective workforce
• Help to identify local service opportunities
• Maintain compliance of GE policies and quality initiatives
• Interface with customers regarding work in progress, service offerings, and other service related activities
• Maintain positive and constructive employee relations
Qualification Requirement:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business Management from an accredited university or college
• At least 5 years of operations/project management/product management:
• Experience including technical, administrative, financial and contractual.
• Previous Sub- Saharan Africa experience is highly benefICial
• Strong gas repair background (generator is a plus)
• Technical and commercial understanding of the Repair services business-
• Prior customer service/sales experience
• Demonstrated customer skills
• High energy and ability to energize others
• Employee relations experience and ability to work in a matrix organization
• High motivation level; self-starter with strong leadership and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication/presentation skills, both written and oral
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Ability to lead a team and work in a team environment to achieve results
• Prior leadership experience as MSO or Cell leader in a GE P&RS repair facility
Method of Application
To apply online, please CLICK HERE. We look forward to hearing from you
General Electric is an equal opportunity employer.
Application Deadline is 1st July 2010

GE Energy Vacancy: Service Center Manager

Accounting Jobs: Key Account Manager

SERVETEK Engineering Nigeria Limited is an indigenous Engineering firm incorporated in 1996. Over the years, SERVETEK Limited has built a crop of technically competent workforce by ensuring that it engages only experienced and registered engineers and technicians with proven track-records in their various areas of specialization to carry out their assigned projects in line with the overall company view of proficiency and excellence while being mindful of safety. SERVETEK Engineering Nigeria Limited has vacany for Key Account Manager
KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER
POSITION: Key Account Manager
AGE: 30 – 40 years
Successful candidate would be responsible for:

1. Responsible to manage the account of clients as allocated by Senior/top management.
2. Devise a road map to develop the account in view of attaining synergy in operation for both parties.
3. Monitoring the overall account development plan for the concerned clients and ensuring that all information is updated.
4. Responsible for all communication with the clients at all levels focused towards building long term relationship and providing a delighting service.
5. Responsible to recommend all budgets pertaining to projects as devised by project managers after carrying out an overall cross-verification and vetting. 
6.  Responsible to build the overall work plan for projects in view of managing the cost, quality and timely delivery parameters related to an account.
7. Selecting and recommending both in-house and contractual teams responsible to carry out allocated projects objectively.
8. Act as a company representative with allocated clients and ensure that the team deliverables exceeds the expectations of clients.
9. Devised an appropriate performance appraisal scheme for teams focused towards ensuring effective and efficient deliverables.
10. Support and monitor project managers in devising processes, procedures and work instruction related to a project.
11. Ensuring the setting up of a Total Quality Management system in view of managing quality in a cost effective and efficient.
12. Acting as a brand ambassador for Servetek vis-à-vis the client.
13. Motivating teams in view of achieving the set targets and company objectives.
14. Ensuring that all team members live the core values of Servetek and display such qualities in the market.
15. Devising appropriate reporting techniques to higher management focused towards set objectives, budget control and effective delivery to customers.
16. Managing all company asset and human resources falling under the Key Account Manager responsibility.
17. Carrying out any cognate duties as assigned by higher management.   

Reporting Relationships: Chief Operating Officer

Person Specification:

The successful candidate should be a mature person, honest, display high sense of responsibility, possesses eyes for details, confident, proactive, a goal getter, have team spirit, good interpersonal skills, assertive, professional approach, ability to work under pressure .

Minimum Qualification / Experience Required:

1. B.Eng./HND in any Engineering course with bias for Civil/Electrical Engineering.
2. Minimum of 4 years relevant experience with bias for the telecommunication sector.
3. Minimum of 2 years working experience in  management position within the telecoms sector
4. A good knowledge and experience in Client Account Management.
5. M.Sc Project Management will be an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies Required

• Client management skills
• Good knowledge of telecommunication industry.
• Good understanding of the telecoms
• Possess strong Negotiation/influencing skills
• High level of computer literacy.
• Data compilation and management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Project Management skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strategy development/implementation skills

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Accounting Jobs: Key Account Manager

SEVETEK, ENGINEERING FIRM VACANCY

POSITION: MANAGEMENT TRAINEE PROGRAMME
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
Sevetek is an Engineering firm with operations across the country and West Africa. Our vision is to build and nurture an international institution with world class processes through the development of world class people. Our operations cover Construction, Telecoms and Oils & Gas.
We seek for immediate employment, the services of fresh graduates that are ready to start a career in an Engineering company of repute.
These trainees will be developed and exposed to various projects as they build their  competence and progress to managerial level.
TARGET CANDIDATES
QUALIFICATION
• A First Degree in any Engineering discipline from any reputable University
• Minimum Second Class upper (2.1)
• Must have completed NYSC by June 30th, 2010
• Not older than 28 by June 30th , 2010
COMPETENCE
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Technology savvy
• Highly creative, thinks “outside the box”
• Analytical, both quantative and qualitative
• A strong team player
• Communication and report writing skills
CLOSING DATE: JULY 6TH, 2010
If you meet the above selection criteria, please apply online at http://www.servetek.net/registration/
Only qualified candidates need apply and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

SEVETEK, ENGINEERING FIRM VACANCY

Servetek Management Trainee Programme

Management Trainee Programme
Servetek is an Engineering firm with operations across the Country and West Africa that cover Construction, Telecoms and Oil & Gas.
Servetek seeks the services of fresh graduates that are ready to start a career in an Engineering company of reputefor immediate employment.
These trainees will be developed and exposed to various projects as they build their competence and progress to managerial level.
Target Candidates
Qualification
A First Degree in any Engineering Discipline from any reputable University
Minimum Second Class upper ( 2.1)
Must have completed NYSC by June 30th, 2010.
Not Older than 28 by June 30th, 2010.
Competence.
Entrepreneurial spirit
Technology Savvy
Highly Creative, thanks “outside the box”
Analytical, both quantitative and qualitative
A strong team player
Communication and report writing skills.
CLOSING DATE: July 6th, 2010
If you meet the above selection criteria for the Servetek Management Trainee job in Nigeria, please apply online at
Servetek Registration link
Only qualified and shortlisted candidates for this Management Trainee opportunity in Nigeria will be contacted.

Servetek Management Trainee Programme

JOB FOR A PACKAGING MANAGER

JOB TITLE:     PACKAGING MANAGER

LOCATION:    NIGERIA

COUNTRY:     NIGERIA

COMPANY:    FJA



DESCRIPTION:
Packaging Manager, FMCG, Nigeria
SALARY: Attractive Package according to experience
Within Nigeria, the demand for sophisticated presentation and packaging of consumer goods continues to grow, and with leading brands across all areas of personal and home care products, our client needs to ensure that its products retain their market leading positions through attractive and commercial packaging solutions.
Working alongside some of the industry’s best marketing individuals, the Packaging Manager will be key to bridging the gap between design aspirations and the practicalities of materials available, technical capabilities and the cost implications of packaging solutions in the Nigerian market. The role will require a strong background and technical understanding of a wide range of packaging in order to translate marketing ideas into attractively packaged products which are also cost effective and practical, fronting the process with design agencies as well as managing the suppliers closely. With hundreds of products in their portfolio, the role will offer excellent variety as well as requiring the ability to manage a number of projects concurrently.
Strong project management skills will be paramount to the success of this role and in particular managing the suppliers closely to ensure packaging is delivered in the correct specification at the right time to the factories. Experience managing suppliers in a market such as Nigeria will be extremely beneficial in order to foresee where the supply process could break down and take the appropriate steps in order to prevent delays and errors, ensuring a smooth and cost effective delivery of packaging.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE;
• Manage Major Projects on all packaging requirements to meet agreed launch dates across Health & Beauty Care, Soaps and Detergents, mainly in Nigeria but with occasional support to other African businesses.
• Drive projects in both New Product Development as well as assessing Margin Improvements on current packaging.
• Seek out innovative options to current and new packaging projects in order to gain and maintain a competitive edge in all product ranges in Nigeria whilst maintaining a global perspective on relevant brands.
• Assess, audit and approve new and current packaging suppliers throughout the Packaging Supply Chain, managing all orders closely throughout the supply process.
• Liaise with teams spanning Marketing, Supply Chain, Technical, Design Agencies and Suppliers locally as well as actively participating in the Packaging network globally
• Ensure the use of best practice and that all works undertaken meet the legal, regulatory and other standards requirements as directed by the company
The role will require an individual who can communicate at all levels, taking ownership and control of projects and using negotiation skills both internally and externally to ensure the best outcomes for the company overall. This is a key hire for the organisation and is able to offer excellent progression within Nigeria as well as within the Group into one of its other Global operations if desired.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate will have; • 5-10 years FMCG experience to include at least 4 years packaging experience. • A sound technical understanding of a range of packaging solutions • Supply chain exposure ideally with experience managing suppliers • Extensive project management experience, managing multiple projects concurrently • Strong commercial acumen with experience of driving margin improvements through packaging and supply chain initiatives • A track record of success and progression with stability • The ability to take ownership and be personally accountable for tasks to ensure delivery • Excellent communication skills, able to liaise with senior management and external suppliers effectively
TO APPLY: If you are interested in being considered this role, please email your CV to Kiera Whitmee at: kw@executivesinafrica.com or call on +44 7900 828 232. Please include current remuneration details. The initial shortlist will be presented to the client by 30th June 2010 and whilst we will consider exceptional candidates after this date, please respond early to get full consideration for the position. Please note that due to tight timescales and high volumes of applications, we will only be able to contact successful candidates. Executives in Africa specialise in Senior Executive Appointments in Africa. www.executivesinafrica.com
CONTACT DETAILS

CONTACT PERSON: Kiera Whitmee
TELEPHONE: +44 7900 828 232
FAX:

E-MAIL: kw@executivesinafrica.com
APPLY ONLINE:

WEBSITE: www.executivesinafrica.com

JOB FOR A PACKAGING MANAGER

BAT Nigeria: Regulatory Affairs & External Communications Executive

British American Tobacco Nigeria Limited, a fully owned subsidiary of the British American Tobacco Group is a leading producer of tobacco products in Nigeria.
BAT Nigeria Has vacancy for Regulatory Affairs & External Communications Executive
Reference Number: OM/WAA/NIG/ECE/07-06-10
Job Title: Regulatory Affairs & External Communications Executive
Location: Lagos
Remuneration: TBA
Reports to:
Regulatory Affairs & External Communications Manager
Principal Accountabilities:
- To contribute to business sustainability by supporting efforts to shape the business environment with relevant information, issue analysis and advocacy
- To contribute to the achievement of business objectives by maximising the opportunities for success in regulatory engagement
- To provide area-specific communication content that supports our regulatory agenda
- To ensure that Regulatory campaigns and strategies are developed with materials which establish BAT as a trusted partner of regulators and a leading authority on tobacco control issues across Nigeria area
- To collate information from company tools that enables the Regulatory Affairs department to identify, measure and focus engagement activities effectively.
- Set the standard for quality and depth of issue analysis to advance understanding of regulatory issues around the Region
- To provide advocacy that ensures that engagement is relevant to tobacco control thinking, both current and future in order to maximise traction with stakeholders
- To participate in company projects as and when required
- To provide guidance to other functions on regulatory positions
- Support the development of knowledge and understanding of regulatory issues amongst regulatory managers and identified personnel through the provision of tailored packages of relevant material
- Support the anticipation of regulatory issues through effective analysis and communication of trends and potential future tobacco control scenarios
- Maintain and develop the Regulation Management Tool and the Stakeholder Engagement Model as key platforms for managing consistency of regulatory approach across the area
- Define and commission research projects to support specific CORA requirements as necessary
- To assist others, including but not limited to, Management Trainees in the CORA to acquire knowledge related to the function
- Directly support the BATN Regulatory Affairs department, relevant Area CORA Managers and the BATNA CORA team by ensuring that they are up to date with latest developments on regulatory positions
- Directly support BATN Regulatory Affairs department, relevant Area CORA Managers and the BATN CORA team with updates on anticipated Tobacco Control developments as well as immediate response to requests for analysis
- Leverage value of contribution to ensure flow of information on regulatory status in end markets throughout the AME regional network
- Ensure effective relationships with BATN legal resources to manage quality and risk
- Develop and maintain relationships outside of the area and region to ensure availability of accurate, evidence based information on regulatory issues
- To ensure the continuous improvement of BATN’s direct regulatory engagement through the provision of creative advocacy and insightful analysis of tobacco control policy issues as they apply to the NIGERIA area
- To generate creative campaign options for specific issues to develop traction with Regulators/public opinion and/or provide the basis for external communications which may stimulate constructive debate on Tobacco Control issues
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- Demonstrates ability to apply a deep understanding and knowledge of the industry to a wide range of situations and play a key role in decisions made
- Demonstrates appreciation of reputation issues and ability to apply in the context of acceptable regulatory campaign tactics.
- Demonstrates understanding of litigation such that risk is minimised (through reference to specialist resource at the right time) and on illicit trade is able to apply deep knowledge to develop appropriate compelling stories for key stakeholders
- Demonstrates full understanding of Group positions, deep knowledge of tobacco control in the real world and ability to apply both to business issues and specific tobacco control challenges.
- Demonstrates effectiveness in engagement, able to build long term relationships, deal with confrontation and yet retain the invitation to dialogue
- Demonstrates understanding of role of external communications in shaping opinion & use of techniques to achieve desired outcome.
- Educated to degree level or preferably beyond
- Ideally 2 – 3 years’ experience working in political lobbying research or the tobacco industry or other commercial activity which requires aptitude for in-depth analysis of issues
- Cross functional appreciation of the business – marketing, operations, CORA, finance, legal
- Attention to detail
- Active interest in tobacco and tobacco control issues, aptitude for absorbing and applying knowledge to the debate
- Cultural sensitivity
- Strong research skills – both desk based and potentially in commissioning research on specific areas
Application Deadline: 16th June 2010
Equity statement:
BAT is an equal opportunities employer. All candidates will be assessed on merit
APPLY ONLINE TO BAT NIGERIA

BAT Nigeria: Regulatory Affairs & External Communications Executive

Nigeria Academy of Science Recruits for Executive Secretary

The Nigerian Academy of Science was inaugurated on January 8, 1977, by the University of Ibadan (UI). Its inauguration mark the climax of five years of renewed and sustained effort by concerned Nigerian scientists under the auspices of the Science Association of Nigeria (SAN) to overcome the obstacles that had plagued previous efforts of about to found an Academy of Science in Nigeria. The Nigeria Academy of Science currently has vacancies in Nigeria and they are recruiting for Executive SecretaryOVERALL RESPONSIBILITY
The Executive Secretary is the head of the academy’s secretariat and is responsible for the management of the organization (through the president of the Academy), according to policies set by the council of the Academy’s projects and programmes and assist the academy’s to source funds. The Executive secretary has responsibility for designing and, subject to approval of council, Implementing responsibility for ensuring that the Academy discharges its networking, constitutional and legal obligations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
·         Serve as secretary to the council and the Executive Committee of the Academy
·         Ensure that council receives appropriate advice and information to enable it fulfill its functions
·         Initiate and formulate administrative polices and project proposals for consideration by Council
·         Liaise with the trustees, past presidents and patrons of the Academy to ensure that they keep abreast with development in the Academy and are able to give inputs towards the well-being of the Academy
·         Ensure a high profile of professionalism in tone and quality of work produced by the Academy by establishing and maintaining effective systems of recruitment, induction, supervision, training and development of staff
·         Oversea management of the Academy’s finances, leading in preparation, implementation and monitoring of annual budgets
·         Guide the Academy in organizational planning, working through the Council to prepare annual activity plans, set priorities as well as monitor and evaluate performance
·         Manage the academy’s staff, providing leadersip in team building and time management in the secretariat
·         Represent the Academy to the public in operational and non-policy maters
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
·         Proven management capability and experience
·         Proven proposal writing and fund raising skill
·         At least ten years of significant management experience
·         Proven relational skills – able to relate to different stakeholders including government, academia,
·         Previous experience with academies advantageous
·         Minimum of a masters degree in a field of science
·         Should not be older than 45 years
TO APPLY: send a current CV and Cover email to: admin@nas.org.ng,  addressed to
The President
The Nigerian Academy of Science,
8A Ransome Kuti Road,
University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos
Within ten days of this notice. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Nigeria Academy of Science Recruits for Executive Secretary

Oxfam Nigeria: Finance Manager (Abuja)

Oxfam Nigeria is looking for a Finance Manager. The candidate will work with others to find lasting solutions to poverty and human suffering.
Finance Manager, Abuja
JOB PURPOSE
• To manage day-to-day finance and administrative operations, providing strategic, cost-effective, and timely support to core programme activities in accordance with Oxfam policy and Nigeria Country Programmes objective
REPORTING LINE
• Postholder reports to: Country Director
• Staff reporting to this post: Finance and IT Staff in the Nigeria Country Programme Office
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES
• Day to day support to CD for financial management of overall country programme budget including donor-funded projects
DIMENSION:
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
• Supervise day-to-day financial operations, including implementation of appropriate risk control procedures and ensuring prompt and accurate payments, journal vouchering, People Soft input/review, contracts, reporting and filing
• Assist the Country Director in developing overall Nigeria Office budget using sound projects/cost factors based on experience and analysis and ensuring strategic consideration of overhead and programme costs such as fundraising, public, relations, media, etc. Also coordinate with Nigeria programme and Regional Centre staff donor compliance and management of specific donor funded activities.
COUNTRY MANAGEMENT TEAM
• Contributes to management thinking and decision-making regarding strategic programme direction
OTHER SUPPORT FUNCTIONS
• Assist programme staff in developing budgets for proposals managing and monitoring partner budgets, and providing technical support to partners on Oxfam financial requirements for partner agreements. Also ensures appropriate management of IT systems in support of day-to-day administrative and programme operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Budget Management
• Ensure integration of budgetary considerations in strategic planning including coordination of annual budget formulation exercise, budget development in conjunction with PIPS and Projects development processes, and strategic planning exercises
• Coordinate day-to-day budget implementation, ensuring compliance with approved budget and advising key programme staff in a timely and systematic manner of potential problems and suggested ways of resolving budget issues.
• Ensure that the Nigeria Office operates within the budget parameters, proactively seeking more cost-effective approaches to meeting day-to-day and long term obligations.
• Establish and maintain Oxfam values around compliance, cost effectiveness, and transparent and accountable systems and operations.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Nigeria Office and the Regional financial/administrative team on all financial/administrative matters of strategic and management importance.
• Develop and coordinate with the CD implementation of an annual financial management plan aligned with the annual operating plan, and including staff development plans around policies, procedures, IT and other finance and administration processes.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Through performance of key responsibilities and management of finance staff:
• Coordinate the annual budget development, proactively engaging with Region on parameters and actively advise Nigeria Office as part of review and decision making around allocations.
• Monitor all grants and programme budgets and provide the Nigeria Country Management Team with timely financial information required for management decision-making, including a monthly budget monitoring report with commentary.
• Supervise the preparation of the monthly finance pack in an accurate and timely manner for submission to the Regional Centre in Dakar, according to the standard checklist.
• Provide regular capacity building training sessions of finance and information technology skills to all programme and support staff.
• Ensure the timely preparation of cash top-up requests to the Regional Centre to ensure the timely transfers of funds to all project areas.
• Liaise with Regional Centre Finance Department to ensure budget variances are clarified and resolved, and coding is accurate and authorised.
• Ensure all corporate and regional procedures (banking, procurement, cash handling and all office accounting) are implemented and meet organisational standards.
• Ensure monthly processing of financial information on People5loft and reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts within deadline.
• Ensure that banking procedures are followed and the cash flow is maintained according to programme forecasts.
• Ensure that the monthly salary statements are prepared including the timely deduction and ~posit of taxes, insurance and other statutory liabilities.
• Ensure that an up-to-date record of staff loans and advances is implemented according to Oxfam procedures.
• Ensure end of year accounts are produced on time, budget surpluses are identified and maximised in time, whilst ensuring overspends are planned and
• Periodically review and make recommendations about the quality and integrity of all purchases and payments made on behalf of the Oxfam GB Nigeria programme. In collaboration with the CD and Programme Coordinators, establish and monitor revised procedures when necessary.
• Prepare the annual salary review in close coordination with the Regional Management Centre
• Keep current and advise the Nigeria Country Management Team on changes in corporate financial, practices within Oxfam GB.
• Supervise the monthly update of the projects information database.
STAFF MANAGEMENT
• Line manage the office finance and Finance staff, including the IT and follow-up staff management issues, including setting objectives, performance appraisal and work conditions.
• Induct new staff in finance and systems, as required
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Ensure all financial and legal documentation related to Oxfam’s financial procedures and the programme is maintained according to Oxfam standards, within Nigerian and British charity law.
• Coordinate audit preparation and follow-up process, and provide progress reports to RC on all audits.
• Ensure clear audit trails and supervise the preparation/maintenance of accounts for external audits.
• Liaise with the Internal Audit Department and Regional Finance and Systems Manager to organise and coordinate internal and external audits as required. With support from other members of the Nigeria Country Management Team, follow-up and act on audit recommendations.
DONOR BUDGET MONITORING AND REPORTING
• Coordinate with the Programme Coordinators, Regional Funding Unit and Donor Accountant the completion of timely and accurate donor financial reports that comply with donor requirements.
• Ensure Systems are set up to facilitate effective Donor Contract Management
• Ensure accurate recording and monthly monitoring of donor-funded project
• Assist staff in developing budgets for donor-funded projects/proposal that meet the Nigeria Office need to address appropriately both programme and administrative costs.
PARTNER FINANCE MONITORING
• Ensure effective Partner Finance Management assessment and monitoring
• Where necessary provide capacity-building training on financial management practices.
• To quality check and review Partner Financial report and ensure compliance with Partner agreement and/or Donor requirement
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILL AND COMPETENCE
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• At least five year’s experience in finance with substantive accounting administrative (Logistics) responsibilities
• At two years experience supervising finance and/or administrative staff.
• Professional accounting qualification from the Institute for Chartered Accountants in Nigeria (ICAN)
• At least two years working in a large Nigeria NGO or International NGO receiving donor funding.
• Demonstrated experience using financial management software. Experience with Peoplesoft a plus.
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
• Computer literacy on standard PC operating systems, word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to meet regular deadlines, generate information and respond quickly to meet unanticipated demand
• Strong financial planning and analytical skills
• Ability to develop finance management tools to meet finance/administrative and programme needs
• Strong verbal and writing skills communication skills, including ability to develop and give presentations
• Demonstrated leadership skills in motivating staff and coordinating teamwork on office projects
• Ability to manage competing tasks; ability to prioritise and produce high level output consistently.
• Ability to train and support development of staff and partner organizations on financial and administrative practices
• Ability to work and communicate effectively within both a management team and larger office team.
• Critical awareness of gender equity principles and commitment and interest to developing these within Oxfam
• Strong sense of integrity and personal commitment to Oxfam GB’s mission , working with others to find lasting solutions.
Others
• Open Ended Contract
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Qualified candidates should submit their CV and cover note to: cejimaonu@oxfam.org.uk  or acharlie@oxfam.org.uk .
NOTE : There are no relocation allowance available for this position
Deadline: 22nd June, 2010

Oxfam Nigeria: Finance Manager (Abuja)

HEAD QUANTITY SURVEY JOB VACANCY

VACANCY
POSITION: HEAD, QUANTITY SURVEY
We are an indigenous construction company with head office in Abuja and project sites in various cities in the Country.
We are looking for a suitably qualified candidate for immediate employment to head our Quantity Survey department. The person must possess he following:
·         A good honor degree or its equivalent in Quantity Surveying with minimum of 8 years relevant experience in a reputable construction company or Consultancy firm.
·         Membership of te Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS) and Registration Board of Nigeria (QSRBN) will be an added advantage
·         Be able to monitor project cost against Budget and prepare claims
·         Have proven experience skills in project management
·         Have an understanding of the tender process and  preparation of tender documents for domestic sub contractors
·         Be an outstanding manager and strategic planner
·         Be computer literate and ability o use relevant Quantity Surveyors software’s
·         Have excellent reporting skills
·         Have the ability to prepare and submit quotations/bills of quantities
·         Sourcing and purchasing of materials and related products needed for construction
·         Need to perform liaison with domestic sub contractors and other parties involved in the projects.
Qualified candidates should send their application CV within two weeks to
The  Advertiser
P.O. Box 14785
Wuse, Abuja
OR email to info@chnigeria.com
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

HEAD QUANTITY SURVEY JOB VACANCY

Vacancy At Oxfam

JOB TITLE: FINANCE MANAGER
LOCATION: ABUJA
LEVEL: C 1
SALARY: 4,698,329 OXFAM PURPOSE

• To work with others to find lasting solutions to poverty and human suffering.
JOB PURPOSE
• To manage day-to-day finance and administrative operations, providing strategic, cost-effective, and timely support to core programme activities in accordance with Oxfam policy and Nigeria Country Programmes objective
REPORTING LINE
• Postholder reports to: Country Director
• Staff reporting to this post: Finance and IT Staff in the Nigeria Country Programme Office
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES
• Day to day support to CD for financial management of overall country programme budget including donor-funded projects
DIMENSION:
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
• Supervise day-to-day financial operations, including implementation of appropriate risk control procedures and ensuring prompt and accurate payments, journal vouchering, People Soft input/review, contracts, reporting and filing
• Assist the Country Director in developing overall Nigeria Office budget using sound projects/cost factors based on experience and analysis and ensuring strategic consideration of overhead and programme costs such as fundraising, public, relations, media, etc. Also coordinate with Nigeria programme and Regional Centre staff donor compliance and management of specific donor funded activities.
COUNTRY MANAGEMENT TEAM
• Contributes to management thinking and decision-making regarding strategic programme direction
OTHER SUPPORT FUNCTIONS
• Assist programme staff in developing budgets for proposals managing and monitoring partner budgets, and providing technical support to partners on Oxfam financial requirements for partner agreements. Also ensures appropriate management of IT systems in support of day-to-day administrative and programme operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Budget Management
• Ensure integration of budgetary considerations in strategic planning including coordination of annual budget formulation exercise, budget development in conjunction with PIPS and Projects development processes, and strategic planning exercises
• Coordinate day-to-day budget implementation, ensuring compliance with approved budget and advising key programme staff in a timely and systematic manner of potential problems and suggested ways of resolving budget issues.
• Ensure that the Nigeria Office operates within the budget parameters, proactively seeking more cost-effective approaches to meeting day-to-day and long term obligations.
• Establish and maintain Oxfam values around compliance, cost effectiveness, and transparent and accountable systems and operations.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Nigeria Office and the Regional financial/administrative team on all financial/administrative matters of strategic and management importance.
• Develop and coordinate with the CD implementation of an annual financial management plan aligned with the annual operating plan, and including staff development plans around policies, procedures, IT and other finance and administration processes.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Through performance of key responsibilities and management of finance staff:
• Coordinate the annual budget development, proactively engaging with Region on parameters and actively advise Nigeria Office as part of review and decision making around allocations.
• Monitor all grants and programme budgets and provide the Nigeria Country Management Team with timely financial information required for management decision-making, including a monthly budget monitoring report with commentary.
• Supervise the preparation of the monthly finance pack in an accurate and timely manner for submission to the Regional Centre in Dakar, according to the standard checklist.
• Provide regular capacity building training sessions of finance and information technology skills to all programme and support staff.
• Ensure the timely preparation of cash top-up requests to the Regional Centre to ensure the timely transfers of funds to all project areas.
• Liaise with Regional Centre Finance Department to ensure budget variances are clarified and resolved, and coding is accurate and authorised.
• Ensure all corporate and regional procedures (banking, procurement, cash handling and all office accounting) are implemented and meet organisational standards.
• Ensure monthly processing of financial information on People5loft and reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts within deadline.
• Ensure that banking procedures are followed and the cash flow is maintained according to programme forecasts.
• Ensure that the monthly salary statements are prepared including the timely deduction and ~posit of taxes, insurance and other statutory liabilities.
• Ensure that an up-to-date record of staff loans and advances is implemented according to Oxfam procedures.
• Ensure end of year accounts are produced on time, budget surpluses are identified and maximised in time, whilst ensuring overspends are planned and
• Periodically review and make recommendations about the quality and integrity of all purchases and payments made on behalf of the Oxfam GB Nigeria programme. In collaboration with the CD and Programme Coordinators, establish and monitor revised procedures when necessary.
• Prepare the annual salary review in close coordination with the Regional Management Centre
• Keep current and advise the Nigeria Country Management Team on changes in corporate financial, practices within Oxfam GB.
• Supervise the monthly update of the projects information database.
STAFF MANAGEMENT
• Line manage the office finance and Finance staff, including the IT and follow-up staff management issues, including setting objectives, performance appraisal and work conditions.
• Induct new staff in finance and systems, as required
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Ensure all financial and legal documentation related to Oxfam’s financial procedures and the programme is maintained according to Oxfam standards, within Nigerian and British charity law.
• Coordinate audit preparation and follow-up process, and provide progress reports to RC on all audits.
• Ensure clear audit trails and supervise the preparation/maintenance of accounts for external audits.
• Liaise with the Internal Audit Department and Regional Finance and Systems Manager to organise and coordinate internal and external audits as required. With support from other members of the Nigeria Country Management Team, follow-up and act on audit recommendations.
DONOR BUDGET MONITORING AND REPORTING
• Coordinate with the Programme Coordinators, Regional Funding Unit and Donor Accountant the completion of timely and accurate donor financial reports that comply with donor requirements.
• Ensure Systems are set up to facilitate effective Donor Contract Management
• Ensure accurate recording and monthly monitoring of donor-funded project
• Assist staff in developing budgets for donor-funded projects/proposal that meet the Nigeria Office need to address appropriately both programme and administrative costs.
PARTNER FINANCE MONITORING
• Ensure effective Partner Finance Management assessment and monitoring
• Where necessary provide capacity-building training on financial management practices.
• To quality check and review Partner Financial report and ensure compliance with Partner agreement and/or Donor requirement
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILL AND COMPETENCE
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• At least five year’s experience in finance with substantive accounting administrative (Logistics) responsibilities
• At two years experience supervising finance and/or administrative staff.
• Professional accounting qualification from the Institute for Chartered Accountants in Nigeria (ICAN)
• At least two years working in a large Nigeria NGO or International NGO receiving donor funding.
• Demonstrated experience using financial management software. Experience with Peoplesoft a plus.
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
• Computer literacy on standard PC operating systems, word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to meet regular deadlines, generate information and respond quickly to meet unanticipated demand
• Strong financial planning and analytical skills
• Ability to develop finance management tools to meet finance/administrative and programme needs
• Strong verbal and writing skills communication skills, including ability to develop and give presentations
• Demonstrated leadership skills in motivating staff and coordinating teamwork on office projects
• Ability to manage competing tasks; ability to prioritise and produce high level output consistently.
• Ability to train and support development of staff and partner organizations on financial and administrative practices
• Ability to work and communicate effectively within both a management team and larger office team.
• Critical awareness of gender equity principles and commitment and interest to developing these within Oxfam
• Strong sense of integrity and personal commitment to Oxfam GB’s mission , working with others to find lasting solutions.
Others
• Open Ended Contract
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Qualified candidates should submit their CV and cover note to: cejimaonu@oxfam.org.uk , acharlie@oxfam.org.uk .
NOTE : There are no relocation allowance available for this position
Latest deadline for the application: 22nd June, 2010.

Vacancy At Oxfam

African Development Bank Vacancies: Agricultural Engineer (National PL)

The African Development Bank Field Office in Nigeria (NGFO) has been established to strengthen dialogue between the Bank and the government, development partners, the private sector, and the civil society, in the design of its development policy and programs, as well as on implementation, monitoring and evaluation ofthe poverty reduction strategy.
NGFO also seeks to assist the operational functions of the Bank Group in launching and follow up of projects and programs in Nigeria with a view to enhancing portfolio quality, identification, promotion of participatory approach, and regional integration. NGFO invites applications from qualified candidates to fill in the follOWing vacant position.
This is a national position and posting will be in Abuja, Nigeria.
Agricultural Engineer (National PL)
Major Duties and responsibilities will include the following among others:
- Undertake analytical work in agriculture sector/agriculture production and marketing infrastructure development with a view to determining its level of priority in the country‘s development program, and advise Management on how to ensure sustainability of benefits of Bank financed agricultural projects and programs in Nigeria;
- Contribute to the Preparation of Country Strategy Paper, with particular reference to agriculture and rural infrastructure development;
- Formulate, evaluate and supervise projects, lending proposals, feasibility studies and sector work.
- Actively participate in the programming, arranging and execution of Banks supervision missions for agriculture and agro-industry development;
- Provide inputs in the review of tender evaluation reports and undertake the evaluation of technical and financial proposals for contracts relating to project implementation;
- Participate in the Agricultural Sector Working Group activities and related donor-coordination meetings, sector wide approaches, on the basis of which to advise the Resident Representative and Management on policy issues in the sector;
- Assist where required in the development of the Banks policies, procedures and guidelines, and ensure their application; – Serve as a technical specialist in his/her discipline and anchor for multi-disciplinary identification preparation, appraisal, launching, monitoring and follow-up, supervision, and completion of agriculture sector missions; contribute to the preparation of Portfolio Review Reports;
- Provide expert advice and guidance to officials of executing agencies on sector issues and priorities, . technical aspects of projects, and the Bank rules and procedures, including those for the procurement of goods and services;
- Assist the Bank in its training programme;
- Provide active support to government in facilitating loans/grants effectiveness;
- Assist country officials and implementing agencies carrying out procurement and disbursement activities in accordance with the Bank Group rules and procedures;
- Assist government and implementation agencies in utilization of revolving funds and in preparation of quarterly progress reports and annual audit reports; and
- Participate in other technical tasks assigned by the Resident Representative and the Division Managers in Agriculture Department;
Essential Skills and capabilities
- The incumbent should possess a Masters degree or its equivalent in Agricultural Engineering and at least seven years of professional experience in program/project design and management, broad knowledge- of all agriculture sub-sectors, and with specific experience in implementation and management of donor funded projects in an African setting;
- Previous experience working in multi-lateral financial institutions or similar large organisations, and performing such roles’ as project preparing, appraising, supervising or implementing donor funded projects;
- Full understanding of the, principles of project cycle and project implementation as applicable in the regional member countries (RMCs) is required for portfolio management;
- Proven planning and organizational skills.
- Strong conceptual and research/analytical skills, with ability to think strategically and rapidly analyze and integrate diverse information from varied sources into conclusions and recommendations; excellent oral, and writing skills;
- In-depth knowledge of social, political and development issues in the country;
- Proven ability to, Interact competently with the staff of government and donor agencies on issues relating to aid coordination;
- Competence in the use of COSTAB and Bank standard software (Word, Excel, Access, MS projects and PowerPoint);
- Ability to communicate and write effectively in English.
- A good working knowledge of French will be an advantage.
Terms of Employment: Three years on a fixed-term contract with possibilities of renewal based on performance.
Only applicants who fully meet the Bank’s requirements and are being considered for interview Will be contacted. Applicants will only be considered if they submit a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English showing date of birth, nationality and copies of academic certificates. African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please send your application and CV no later than 5 :00 pm. 28th June 2010 to:
The Resident Representative
African Development Bank Nigeria
8 lake Chad Crescent,
Maitama, Abuja.
Nigeria
Or submit electronically to recruit_ngfo@afdb.org.

African Development Bank Vacancies: Agricultural Engineer (National PL)

APM Terminals: Executive Assistant to Managing Director (Female Position)

APM Terminals is one of the largest container terminal operators in the world. The diverse portfolio includes substantial interests in more than 40 ports around the globe. We continue to actively develop and invest in new projects and opportunities in ports and terminal management. In terms of the future, we are determined to stay at the forefront of our industry by providing value-adding e-business solutions, customer relations management and innovative use of technologies.
APM Terminals commenced operations in Nigeria in March, 2006. Apapa is Nigeria’s largest port and contains a number of wharfs. To date, the staff comprises over 700 highly skilled and motivated foreign and local staff. We stand for operational excellence – from modern equipment, facilities, advanced technology and proven processes and terminal management. We are currently looking for an individual who share our commitment to providing services that are second-to-none.
The Position: Executive Assistant to Managing Director (Female position)
Job Ref: 51957
The Executive Assistant (Female position) to the Managing Director works in close cooperation with the MD in order to make the MD’s day as efficient as possible. The EA is also responsible for administrative tasks around the MD function.
Principal Accountabilities:
· Standing in for the MD and making informed decisions within his authority as well as delegating work to others under his supervision;
· Liaising with clients, suppliers and other staff;
· Organizing and attending meetings, and ensuring the MD is well-prepared for meetings;
· Arranging travel and accommodation and, occasionally, traveling with the MD to provide general assistance during travel, meetings or presentations;
· Carrying out background research and presenting findings into subjects the manager is dealing with;
· Devising and maintaining office systems to deal efficiently with paper flow and filing;
· Organizing and storing paperwork, documents and computer-based information;
· Producing documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations;
· Editing events, Updating and Publishing the APMTAL’s Newsletter
· Screening telephone calls, enquiries and requests, and handling them when appropriate;
· Welcoming and looking after visitors;
· Organizing and maintaining diaries and making appointments;
· Dealing with incoming email, faxes and post;
· Dealing with correspondence and writing letters, and taking dictation and minutes
Critical Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Business or related field.
- Four to six years of direct working experience with MD or CEO of a large organization.
- Diligence in managing challenging situations and multiple priorities through to completion.
- Strong Business mindset and understanding.
- Excellent Planning, organizational and analytical skills.
- Outstanding verbal, written communication (English language) and negotiating skills.
- Initiative to work independently and also as a team member.
- Ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality and judgment in dealing with sensitive issues or data.
- Possess empathy, personal tact, cultural understanding, and strong communication skills.
- Excellent word processing skill, computer literate.
- Foreign language skills is an added advantage.
Contact information:
For enquiries, please contact:
Jean.Chikodi.Adiele@apmterminals.com
Abiodun.Ogunlowo@apmterminals.com
Olufemi.Ogunbodede@apmterminals.com
Application Deadline is 10th July 2010
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APM Terminals: Executive Assistant to Managing Director (Female Position)

Zain Job: Team Member: Fraud Management (Law Enforcement Agent)

Zain Nigeria a leading telecom Service Provider in Nigeria is recruiting for Team Member: Fraud Management(Law Enforcement Agent)
ZAIN1481 – Team Member: Fraud Management(Law Eenforcement Agent)
Location: Nigeria – Lagos
Basic Purpose:
Provide 1st line support to all Law enforcement agents
Monitoring subscriber’s criminal usage and reporting to Law enforcement
Law enforcement monthly reporting
Educate Law Enforcement agents on various fraud indicators in the call records
Understanding of the NCC regulations as it relates to provision of call records
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
Prepare law enforcement Monthly reports
Managing and updating information on the law enforcement database
Preparing and organizing Fraud Awareness /education sessions- E-mail, Presentations and Interactions.
Conducting interviews to ascertain that the request for call records is authentic
Reviewing of other unit’s processes & procedures and identifying control lapses which may lead to members of staff providing records to third party
Develop process for provision of information & carrying out random checks on information in the KYC database.
Provision of call detail records and other subscriber information to Law Enforcement Agents via Regulatory Unit.
Provision of call details records to internal stakeholders i.e. internal audit, security and logistics
liaison with other GSMA ,telcos etc with regards to CDR information
Implement & update the provisions of the procedure for disclosure of subscriber information in compliance with NCC requirement,
Carrying out preliminary CDR analysis/investigations to aid LEA’s in their investigations
Any other task as assigned by team leader
Managing escalations to data warehouse, data integrity etc
Competencies & Qualifications:
University or relevant Degree
4-6 years experience in the Telecommunications industry
At least 3 years experience working with Law enforcement agencies
Closing Date: 9th June 2010
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Zain Job: Team Member: Fraud Management (Law Enforcement Agent)

Zain Nigeria Urgent Vacancy Team Member : Fraud Management

Zain Nigeria a leading telecom Service Provider in Nigeria is recruiting for Team Member : Fraud Management
ZAIN1477 – Team Member : Fraud Management
Division: Finance
Location: Nigeria – Lagos
Basic Purpose:
Detect and Prevent Subscriber and network Fraud using the FMS and other data sources.
Conducting Fraud Investigations and estimating potential losses
Monitoring subscriber’s usage fraud and updating profiles based on usage.
New Product Review and product assessment
Ensure compliance of the new Near Real Time Roaming Data Exchange(NRTRDE)
Ad hoc reviews and duties as may be required by the Team leader.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
Prepare fraud investigation/incident reports with recommendations for management.
Managing and updating information on the fraud database
Preparing and organizing Fraud Awareness /education sessions- E-mail, Presentations and Interactions.
Providing other teams with information when required .i.e. credit control, internal audit
To ensure NRTRDE implementation is effective and efficient and responsibilities are maintained within the agreed timeline/ Monitor all Tap In Roamers
Conducting interviews, investigations(including CDR analysis) and process audits
Preparing processes & procedures for fraud management
Reviewing of other unit’s processes & procedures and identifying control lapses which may lead to fraud.
Reviewing Roaming/Postpaid & prepaid High Usage Reports (HUR)
Establishing and escalating high/unusual or irregular patterns of usage that is typical to fraud/abuse for all subscribers.
Carry out reviews on usage data ,sources of credit, to detect anomalies or suspicious activities that can lead to fraud
Carrying out regular fraud checks on activation, migrations & deactivated subscribers.
Reviewing the FMS Thresholds and Events on the Network when required.
Reviewing New Products specifications for fraud indicators prior to launch of the product.
Conducting usage checks on Desk phones, test lines, Float phones for indications of Fraud/abuse.
Detect fraudulent customers who have not given ALL the details. Also detects dealer fraud where fictitious customers are activated
Review of Commission payment greater than revenue/Returned cheques
Review of backend entry /adjustments into SOG/ Minsat /HLR
Adopt the use of I2 software for carrying out investigations and presentation of fraudulent subscriber pattern analysis.
Provision of call detail records and other subscriber information to Law Enforcement Agents via Regulatory Unit.
Provision of call details records to internal stakeholders i.e. internal audit, security and logistics
Competencies & Qualifications:
- University or relevant Degree
- 4 – 6 years experience in the Telecommunications industry
- At least 3 years experience in Fraud Management
Closing Date: 7th June 2010
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Zain Nigeria Urgent Vacancy Team Member : Fraud Management

Careers Nigeria: Chief Financial Officer (Telco)

Careers Nigeria is acting on behalf of a Telecom client. They are searching for a Chief Financial Officer.
Chief Financial Officer
Responsibilities
* Provide strategic leadership, management and vision to the company’s financial structure and organisation ensuring maximum profit and return on investment.
* All internal financial matters relating to the firm, including:
o Financial management and reporting, including preparation of financial reporting packages for management meetings,
o Establish standard cost and inventory system
o Prepare and analyze monthly expense and P&L reports
o Prepare quarterly financial statements complete with management analysis
o Manage annual operating plans and budgets
o Analysis of company performance comparing and analysing segment results against budget and prior years,
o Review, establish and maintain internal control standards and procedures,
o Establish current and long-term financial objectives, plans and policies within the Management team,
o Preparation of Annual Budgets and Preparations of new regional market budgets, as required by the Board of Directors for go/no go decisions
o Support of Regional Financial Managers
* All aspects of the Budget process,
* Payables and receivables administration,
* Control of company records, leases, obligations and other documents,
* Integrating accounting systems with other in-house software to improve automation of transaction processing,
* Special projects as required.
* All external financial matters, including:
o Preparation of consolidated financial statements and associated working papers for external audit and liaison with auditors,
* Represent the company ensuring regulatory and financial reporting requirements are met.
Requirements
* An internationally recognised accounting designation (e.g. CA/CPA/ACA/CGA/CMA) with at least five years’ experience in a financial controller role (prior auditing experience within a major public accounting firm is desirable),
* Detailed knowledge of the accounting treatment of all types of financial instruments, IAS, and the regulatory environment in the Nigerian Telecom industry,
* Verbal and written communication skills, presentation skills and the ability to influence others,
* A track record of success meeting tight deadlines in a high pressure, fast-paced environment as well as the ability to follow projects through to successful completion,
* To tenaciously pursue the company’s financial objectives, work independently without direction, and provide solutions within every aspect of the controller’s sphere of influence.
This role is only suitable for individuals seeking a very “hands on” role.
How to Apply:
Please send your CV quoting: Chief Financial Officer in the email subject, as well as your current salary in a brief email to cfo@careersnigeria.com. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Careers Nigeria: Chief Financial Officer (Telco)

Adexen Recruits for Factory Services Maintenance Manager

Adexen Nigeria currently has Jobs in Nigeria. Adexen is recruiting for a clientA leading FMCG Group quoted on the Nigerian Stock Exchange is looking for a Factory Services Maintenance Manager.

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Job description

The Factory Services Maintenance Manager will be responsible for:

• Ensuring the delivery of water/dry air/steam/cooling and maintenance of all service equipment to continuously support manufacturing activities.
• Coordinate set of Engineers and Technicians to deliver this requirement in a consistent manner in line with the organisation Engineering standards

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Responsibilities

• Provide water/steam/air/cooling support for the factories.
• Training and development of subordinates
• Assist factory in various maintenance requirement/upgrades.
• Coordinate and lead factory FI projects.
• Explore 3P capability to support local spares souring drive and forklift management.

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Qualifications et experience

• First degree or HND in mechanical engineering, a masters degree will be an added advantage
• Previous experience in FMCG/ Oil & Gas industry
• Minimum of 9-10 years engineering work experience
• Must possess demonstrable and measurable success in a similar role
• Must demonstrate an ability to communicate at all levels and show leadership skills

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What is on offer

Attractive package

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If your experience, personal characteristics and qualifications meet the position specifications and your personal objectives are to seek such a challenge, then we would like to hear from you with details of your current earnings, up to date CV and explanation as to why your achievements to date fit you for consideration. Click here to apply online

Adexen Recruits for Factory Services Maintenance Manager

Project Manager Vacancy at Consolidated Breweries Plc

Consolidated Breweries Careers, Jobs, Vacancies and Recruitment for june 2010: Consolidated Breweries Plc is a subsidiary of Heineken International, produces and markets “33″ Export Lager, Hi-Malt, Maltex and Turbo King Stout brands. We have two breweries and a factory located in the South East and South-West geographical zones of the country respectively. With over 25 years brewing experience in Nigeria. We are one of the major players in the industry and have continued to contribute to the growth of the Nigerian economy. We are looking for focused and determined individuals with some experience for the positions below
Job Title: Project Manager
The Role:
The project Manager will be based in one of our locations and will be responsible for developing and executing agreed projects in our brewery and factory locations; for the day-to-day operational aspects of projects in these locations; and for maintaining accurate documentations relating to projects under execution.
The Project Manager will also be expected to travel extensively between our locations as the job demands.
The Requirements:
The ideal candidates should have (or meet) the following:
* Minimum of B.sc degree, second-class honours (lower division) in any of the engineering disciplines.
* Minimum of 8 years experience in project management in a Manufacturing/Process environment.
* Project planning skills (including use of Gantt charts).
* Proven experience with tendering for projects; project budgeting and cost control; civil works projects and generally. in completion of capital projects of over N200.000.000.00
* Proven experience working with local and foreign companies.
* Wide knowledge of local contractors for civil and technical works.
* Experience/knowledge of local rules and regUlations; and working with regulatory authorities.
* Experience with automation projects is an advantage.
* Experience in stainless steel welding standards.
* Not more than 45 years of age as at 1st January, 2010.
* Ability to work with Computer systems and softwares – MS Word. MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, AutoCad and the Internet.
* Good team-player. ”
* Hands on” mentality.
* Flexible attitude.
* Resilience and ability to work under pressure.
* Willingness to work in any of the locations in Nigeria where we have operations now and in the future.
REMUNERATION;
Remuneration attached to the positions are in line with the existing rates in the industry.
Mode of Application
If you are confident that your experience, skills and orientation have prepared you to; succeed in any of the above positions, apply with copies of your curriculum vitae and relevant credentials quoting the position applied for on the left-hand side of the envelope and send to:
THE HEAD. HUMAN RESOURCES
CONSOLIDATED BREWERIES PLC
P.O BOX 159.
LAGOS.
Application Deadline is 17th June 2010

Project Manager Vacancy at Consolidated Breweries Plc

Chief Engineer needed at Consolidated Breweries plc

Consolidated Breweries Careers, Jobs, Vacancies and Recruitment for june 2010: Consolidated Breweries Plc is a subsidiary of Heineken International, produces and markets “33″ Export Lager, Hi-Malt, Maltex and Turbo King Stout brands. We have two breweries and a factory located in the South East and South-West geographical zones of the country respectively. With over 25 years brewing experience in Nigeria. We are one of the major players in the industry and have continued to contribute to the growth of the Nigerian economy. We are looking for focused and determined individuals with some experience for the positions below
Job Title: Chief Engineer
Chief Engineer position exists in our subsidiary company. DIL/Maltex based in Agbara, Ogun State. The sourcing of a candidate for the position is therefore on behalf of DIL/Maltex.
The Role:
The Chief Engineer will be based in Agbara and will report to the DIL/Maltex Factory Manager. He will ensure the timely provision of utility services to support production in the factory. In addition, he will be responsible for maintaining all packaging machines, plants, buildings and internal roads in the factory at optimal costs and in line with safety standards.
Specifically, the responsibilities of the Chief Engineer include but are not limited to:
*Ensuring the availability of plants/machinery for productive use at scheduled times.
*Reducing inventory of spare parts to maintain optimal levels for more efficient allocation of financial resources.
*Ensuring daily uninterrupted utility services (electricity, cooling, steam, air, water, Co2) for all operations in the factory.
*Advising the factory on engineering matters to ensure the optimization of internal resources.
*Providing and driving conditions for the health, welfare and safety of employees.
*Executing all major revenue projects and managing the departmental budget.
The Requirements:
* Candidate must possess a minimum of B.Sc degree, second class honours (lower dIvision) in Mechanical. Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
* Minimum of 7 years experience preferably in a FMCG environment.
* Proven experience with local and foreign contractors.
* Wide knowledge of local rules and regulations and proven experience in working with regulatory authorities.
* Experience with automation is an advantage.
* Experience in stainless steel welding standards.
* Experience with set-up of planned maintenance systems.
* Experience with store keeping and purchasing of spares.
* Not more than 45 years of age as at 1st January, 2010.
* Ability to work with Computer systems and softwares – MS Word. MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, AutoCad and the Internet.
* Good team-player. ”
* Hands on mentality.
* Flexible attitude.
* Resilience and ability to work under pressure.
* Willingness to work in any of the locations in Nigeria where we have operations now and in the future.
REMUNERATION;
Remuneration attached to the positions are in line with the existing rates in the industry.
Mode of Application
If you are confident that your experience, skills and orientation have prepared you to; succeed in any of the above positions, apply with copies of your curriculum vitae and relevant credentials quoting the position applied for on the left-hand side of the envelope and send to:
THE HEAD. HUMAN RESOURCES
CONSOLIDATED BREWERIES PLC
P.O BOX 159.
LAGOS.
Application Deadline is 17th June 2010

Chief Engineer needed at Consolidated Breweries plc

UNDP Nigeria: National Programme Officer

UNDP is recruiting for National Programme Officer to be based in Abuja

National Programme Officer
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions
1. Supervision and Coordination
2. Programme Management and Implementation
3. Support to management of the Sub-Regional and Country Strategy
4. Research and Advocacy on gender issues and women’s empowerment
5. Networking with clients and partners on UNIFEM’s areas of work
6. Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing
7. Support to Gender Equality and Development
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
* Essential
A Masters degree in Social Sciences, Management, International Relations, Humanities or any other relevant field.
* Desirable
Strong academic and professional experience in technical field of work in line with the needs of the various women’s organizations and groups in Nigeria.
Experience:
* 7 years of progressively responsible programme and people management experience is required at the national or international level. Experience in the usage of computers and Microsoft Office software packages are essential.
* Essential
Proven track record in:
Gender analysis with capacity to mainstream gender into programmes and engage in policy dialogue;
Project and staff management Experience;
Network building with a range of stakeholders (e.g. in civil society, government private sector and donor  community);  Working with local and international partners in complex projects and environments
Desirable
Knowledge of participatory training, learning and research techniques
Excellent facilitation skills
Deadline: 11th June 2010
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UNDP Nigeria: National Programme Officer

Baker Hughes Nigeria: Industrial Trainee

Baker Hughes provides the worldwide oil and natural gas industry products and services for drilling, formation evaluation, completion and production.
Baker Hughes is recruiting for Industrial Trainee to join their operations in Port Harcourt.
Requirement / Duties

• Performs basic support tasks such as answering phones, copying, faxing and/or filing.
• Provides additional support for department administrator.
• Works under immediate supervision.
• Handles special projects, as assigned.
• Minimal computer experience.
• Good communication skills.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Entry level.

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Baker Hughes Nigeria: Industrial Trainee