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Friday, 31 August 2012

Babcok University Recruits for ICT Officers

Babcock University is one of the great success stories of higher education provision in Nigeria. Established at a time when the standard of education in Nigeria was at its lowest, Babcock has successfully pioneered many initiatives that were hitherto considered impossible.

The successes we celebrate today are the result of an intentional effort to emerge a unique University that values intellectual engagement, accountability, integrity, professional excellence, health and spiritual well-being of students, faculty and staff.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions:

Job title: Associate Vice President Information & Communication Technology

Job Description/Responsibility
  • Co-ordinates the development of an innovative and world-class ICT Strategy for the University and its subsidiary strategic business units.
  • Integrates information technology into research, instructional, medical services and every other undertakings by the University.
  • Works with various stakeholders throughout the University to ensure that their ICT needs are understood and demonstrate the potential for the application of ICT within each area.
  • Develops policies and standards for the use of ICT within the University and monitor adherence to these policies and standards.
  • Aligns ICT strategy to the overall University Strategy and ensures that it evolves to meet the changing needs of the University.
  • Operational responsibility for the campus information technology infrastructure including the inter and intra-building networking, the voice and video networks, two-way radio systems, the data backbone network, the campus modem pool, Internet connections and administration of the babcock.edu.ng internet domain, domain names services, etc.
  • Manages University servers.
  • Advises the senior management on emerging issues in information technology and its implication and relevance.
  • Coordinates campus-wide information technology services.
Professional Experience
  • The holder of this office reports to the President/Vice-Chancellor
  • He/she must have an extensive experience in a busy and complex information and communication technology department with a verifiable and successful track record of leading change in a rapidly changing and complex client base environment.     .
  • Proficient in building and leading teams and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
 Requirements
  • Minimum Education: MSc in relevant discipline
  • Minimum Experience: 15 years post-qualification experience in a fairly large and dynamic ICT department, 10 of which must be at senior management
  • Preferred Certifications: In at least any of the following: database administration, networking, information system security, etc.

Job Title: Network Administrator
Technical Skills
  • Systems: Windows, Linux, Cisco Systems.
  • Networking: Switches, Routers, Hubs, Servers, Cables, Racks, Firewalls, LAN, WAN, TCP/lP, DNS, UDP, Latency,
  • VoIP, QoS, EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, NHRP, ATM, PPP, MPLS, etc.
  • Application: Digital Certificates, SSL, MS SQL, Radius, Active Directory, Group Policies Management and Web
  • Security Architecture, PostgreSQL, mySQL, Postfix, Spam Assasin, Joomla, Squid, Apache, Tomcat, etc.
Requirements
Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree in an information technology related field.

Preferred Certifications: RHCSA; MCSE, MCSA, CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, CNE, etc.
Preferred Experience: 3-5 years of experience in information technology and security.

Knowledge
  • Knowledge in computer hardware and software systems and programs like computer viruses and security, e-mail and internet programs.
  • Knowledge in computer networks, network administration and network installation.
  • Knowledge in Windows and Linux operating systems.

Job Title: Principal Database Administrator
Job Description/Responsibility
  • Ensures the proper and effective structure, security and operation of databases that support university applications
  • Analyzes, develops, tests' and implements complex physical database designs in support of university information system requirements.
  • Develops backup and recovery strategies for database servers, monitors database servers.
  • Evaluates new tools and technologies, analyzes user needs and presents findings to Associate Vice President for ICT
  • Works with System Administrators to do performance monitoring to ensure a stable environment.
  • Installs and configures database management software, translating database design and diagnoses database performance issues.
  • Works with application programmers to plan, design and develop new database applications or major changes to existing applications.
  • Actively supports and participates in project management and operational functions as they relate to University databases.

Professional Experience
  • The holder of this office reports to the Associate Vice President for ICT
  • He/she must have a verifiable experience in the management of a complex database system with a versatile experience in database administration, and data warehousing.
  • Proficient in database platforms, programming languages, and other information technology such as but not limited to: Windows Server 2008, Java and Linux.
  • Experienced in database security, performance tuning, backup and recovery procedures
  • Familiarity with higher education administrative business processes strongly preferred.
Requirements
  • Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or relevant discipline.
  • Minimum Experience: 10years post qualification experience, five years systems development/database administration experience, Two (2) years of systems management, project management, or technical team. leadership experience.
  • Preferred Certification: Oracle DBA, experience on Postgres database & SQL is mandatory.
Job Title: DATABASE/WEB APPLICATION DEVELOPER
Technical Skills
  • PostgreSQL, MySQL, MS SQL, Oracle, Db2, SQL Server, Sybase, Shell (Bash, C, Korn, Bourne, KSH), Linux, UNIX,
  • AIX, Solaris, Windows 2008 server.
  • Prior experience in SQL Web application development.
Requirements
  • Preferred Experience: 3-5 years of experience in information technology and security.
  • Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree in an information technology related field.
  • Preferred Certifications: Certified MySQL 5 Database Administrator, Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), Microsoft
  • Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA).

Knowledge
  • Knowledge in computer hardware and software systems and programs like computer viruses and security, e-mail and internet programs.
  • Knowledge in computer networks, network administration and network installation.
  • Knowledge in Windows and Linux operating systems.

Remunerations: Attractive based on qualification and experience.

How to Apply
Applications should be addressed to:

The Director of Human Resources,
Babcock University, Ilishan Remo,
Ogun State and sent online to the following email addresses:
vpds@babcock.edu.ng  and hr@babcock.edu.ng
Kindly visit: www.babcock.edu.ng  for more details 


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UK Aid Agency Vacancy for Program Officer in Abuja (Apply Now)

CAFOD, one of the UK's leading international aid agencies, is currently looking for a Programme Officer to support the work of the Catholic Church in tackling poverty and promoting justice through supporting partners, in particular in the Catholic Caritas Foundation of Nigeria (CCFN), to be agents of change in the development and humanitarian sector.

Job title: Programme Officer - Nigeria
Salary: N 3,753,415 p.a
Based: Abuja, Nigeria
Contract: 1 year contract
Closing Date: 14 September 2012

Job Profile
A senior national position of Programme Officer has been established and will be based in CCFN office in Abuja.

Your Role
The Programme Officer will be responsible for, among others, monitoring and supporting CAFOD funded programmes in Nigeria, focusing on governance/peace building and gender mainstreaming, with possible humanitarian support as required.

To accompany and contribute to the institutional development of CAFOD partners in Nigeria. This will include accompanying and supporting CAFOD’s partner, CCFN, in resource mobilisation through assisting in the development of an organisational funding strategy and large-scale funding proposals.

To represent CAFOD externally with the government agencies and among CSOs and the Caritas network in particular and capture learning from the programming work and feed this learning back into the wider organisation.

To support advocacy initiatives on governance/peace building that are led by CCFN and/or its Church partners in Nigeria, providing and facilitating support from colleagues in London where appropriate.

To accompany CAFOD’s longer term development programme in Nigeria, identifying opportunities for programme development on governance/peace building and gender.

Your Profile
  • Vast experience and ability to work with wide variety of partners (including faith based organisations)
  • Experience of delivering and monitoring and reporting on programmes; Knowledge and experience of accountability standards is essential as well as good numeracy and IT skills,
  • Excellent organisational development, writing and communication skills, experience in fundraising work, and a commitment to be part of a hardworking team.
  • Ability and willingness to travel, often at short notice

How to Apply
To read more and to apply please click HERE to complete our electronic application by the closing date. 


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Oil & Gas Massive Recruitment (Apply Now!)

The VELOSI Group, founded in 1982, provides Asset Integrity, Health, Safety and Environment (HSE), Quality Assurance, Quality Control and Engineering services to a number of leading national and multinational oil and gas companies, including BP, Shell, ExxonMobil, ADNOC, PETRONAS, PetroBras, ONGC, and Chevron. The Velosi Group operates globally through five regional headquarters in the USA, the UK, Malaysia, South Africa, and the UAE and has 63 offices in 36 countries worldwide.

Our clients include major oil and gas operators in Nigeria. We are calling for resumes from qualified and experienced Nigerian Nationals who have experience working in the Oil and Gas Industry.


  Velosi Oil & Gas Nigeria is recruiting for numerous positions:

  • Discipline Engineer
  • HSE
  • Reservoir Engineer
  • Marine Engineer
  • Project Security Advisor
  • Machinery Engineer
  • Cost Planning and Schedulling
  • Project controI
  • Construction Engineer
  • Top Tier Machinery Material Coordinator
  • Drilling Engineer
  • Rope Access Specialist
  • Operations Engineer
  • Knowledge and Technology Management Engineer
  • Equipment Engineer
  • Shore Base Operations/ Material Coordinator
  • Dredging Engineer
  • Riser Engineer
  • Trees/ Manifold/Jumper Engineer
  • Pipe Line Engineer
  • Sub-Sea Engineer
  • Loss prevenion/ Risk Engineer
  • Surf Engineer
  • Mechanical Completion Engineer
  • Completion Engineer
  • Contract Administrator
  • Rigging and Heavy Lift Engineer
  • Facility Engineer
  • Design Engineer
  • Deep Water Completion Operation
  • Deep Water Drilling Fluids and Waste Management
  • QA/QC Engmeer
  • Corrosion Engineer
  • Fabrication Shop Engineer
  • Drafting Engineer
  • Maintenance Engineer
  • Production Engineer
  • Material Management
  • Process Engineer
  • Document Cntroller 
  • Security Support Services
  • Marine Equipment Inspector
  • Apron /Ramp ControlIer
  • Camp Operation
  • Marine Planner
  • Coordinator- Tender, Training
  • Surveyors Inspector
  • Crane Operator
  • Information Management Engineer
  • Millwright/Machinist
  • Pipe Fitter
  • Access Control Services- Engineer/Technicians
  • Warehouse/Material Support/Coordinator
  • Mooring Support Services
  • Procurement Quality Lead
  • Pipeline Design
  • Communication and Business Processes Analyst
Qualification/ Experience

  • The candidate must have a minimum of first degree
  • And must have minimum of 5 years working experience

Application Method
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: jobs@velosinigeria.com

Application Deadline 10th September, 2012


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Thursday, 30 August 2012

Murtala Muhammed Foundation Recruits for Program Analyst


The Murtala Muhammed Foundation is dedicated to empowerment and development of local communities, health care, education, risk management etc

JOB TITLE: PROGRAM ANALYST
JOB DESCRIPTION
The candidate must be able contribute to the planning, formulation and assessment of the programmes managed by the Foundation through review and analysis of programme proposals, performance monitoring, programme evaluation and assessment, and reporting.

ROLE
The Program Analyst role will be part of the program team of the Foundation and also advice the Chief Executive Officer on the formulation of programmes and reporting on implementation; an analyst and facilitator, reviewing and analyzing performance data in order to facilitate performance assessment according to results- based principles; a team member, working within the program department to improve programme synergies and coordination; and a substantive contributor, drafting and preparing various documentation. The person must be a self starter and require minimal supervision.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Contribute to the design and implementation of program policy.
  • Provide conceptual and strategic leadership to issues of interest to the Foundation. Conceptualize, write, present and draft proposals on selected program issues; design and convene seminars, workshops and conferences .
  • Identify and maintain ongoing relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and represent the Foundation at meetings.
  • Design, prepare and monitor budgets for grants and other programs as well as evaluate the impact.
  • Contribute to the Foundation’s over all vision and mission to promote, advocate, and reduce poverty, disaster-risk reduction as well as the overall development and strengthening of the organization.
  • Strategically think and plan for development of program direction and initiatives.
  • Work with other departments to ensure synergy of policy and communication efforts: Supervise program support staff as well as general administration.
    Serve as resource on policy formation for all staffs, partners and donors.
    Advice the board, executive secretary and staffs on issues.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities
  • Sound knowledge of policies, practices and procedures applied in connection with emergency relief, rehabilitation and development issues; of capacity building tools and techniques; of peace building and conflict resolution:
  • Strong analytical skills and understanding of results-oriented planning, budgeting and evaluation.
  • Ability to present and communicate information clearly both orally and in writing.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills, showing tact in dealing with staffs at all levels; and ability to adapt and interact effectively in a multicultural team, with respect and sensitivity for diversity
  • Initiative and ability to work without supervision.
  • Fund raising
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND LANGUAGE SKILLS
  • University degree in Social Science, or a relevant combination of experience and training
  • 3-5 years of relevant working experience as Program Officer in an international organization
  • Experience in project planning, formulation, monitoring and assessment in an NGO setting;
  • Firm understanding on current issues in disaster-risk reduction, policy advocacy, maternal health, poverty reduction, etc;
  • Fluent in written English
TO APPLY
Company Name
Murtala Mohammed Foundation
Address: 43 Usuma Street Off Gana Street Maitama.
Country: Nigeria
Telephone: +234(9)4134339
DUE DATE: September 30, 2012.



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Internship Program Vacancy at African Development Bank

Internship Program Vacancy at African Development Bank
The African Development Bank is the Group’s parent organization. The Bank began effective operations on July 1, 1966. Its major role is to contribute to the economic and social progress of its regional member countries – individually and collectively.

Under Article 8 of the Agreement establishing the AfDB, the Bank is authorized to establish or be entrusted with administering and managing special funds which are consistent with its purposes and functions. In line with this provision, the African Development Fund (ADF) was established with non-African states in 1972 and the Nigeria Trust Fund (NTF) with the Nigeria Government in 1976. Other special and trust funds include: the Arab Oil Fund; the Special Emergency Assistance Fund for Drought and Famine in Africa; the Special Relief Fund.

Working at the AfDB is about bringing out the best in people. AfDB is recruiting to fill the below vacant position:

POSITION TITLE: 2013 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM – SESSION 1
REFERENCE: ADB/12/181


OBJECTIVES
The broad objectives of the program are to:
  • Provide students with an opportunity to acquire professional and practical experience at the African Development Bank.
  • Provide the Bank with a pool of potential candidates for future recruitment purposes.
  • However applicants should not expect the internship to lead to immediate employment with the AfDB
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • The fields of study from which interns shall be selected must be within the job families of the Bank, particularly Economics, Agriculture, Private Sector Development, Human Capital Development (education and health), Environment, Finance, Infrastructure Development, Human Resources Management, Information Technology, Communications, Law, Internal Audit, Budget, Governance or any other field of study that the Bank may deem relevant to its operations.
  • Special consideration shall be given to students who are working on projects that have a direct bearing on the mission of the Bank.
  • Internships shall be performed either at the Bank’s headquarters in Abidjan, at the Temporary Relocation Agency in Tunis (Tunisia) or in any one of the Bank’s field offices
The program is annually run for two sessions as follows:
WINTER – SESSION I: January through March.
SUMMER – SESSION II: June through August.
  • Interns shall be responsible for their air travel (where applicable) to and from the Bank’s location as well as their upkeep.
  • Interns shall be responsible for their medical and accident insurance coverage, and for obtaining entry and residence visas in the host country of the Bank.
  • The internship will be authorized only once for any candidate.
  • Interns will be provided with a monthly stipend, depending on the budget availability.
REQUIREMENTS:
To be eligible for internship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Applicants must be:
  • Students, aged between eighteen (18) to thirty (30) years, and currently enrolled in a Master’s level degree program or its equivalent in a recognized public or private institution of higher learning.
  • The candidate can apply for an internship within one year of having obtained such a degree.
  • Provide a letter from their school confirming their enrollment.
  • Citizens of one of the Bank’s member countries. copied
  • Applicants must be fluent in; at least, one of the Bank's working languages (English or French).
DUE DATE: 30th September, 2012
NOTE:
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 an online application, and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). The AfDB President reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level. The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Applicants will only be considered if they submit an online complete application and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Interested and Qualified Candidate should:
CLICK HERE TO APPLY



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Wednesday, 29 August 2012

Vacancy for Consultants at CCL

Vacancy for Consultants at CCL
CCL was established in London in 1981 to provide professional services to the energy, engineering, power, offshore and onshore oil & gas industries worldwide. CCL Global Limited was established in Dublin, Ireland in 1986.

CCL Contracts Consultancy Inc. was established in Houston in 2001 to provide professional services in the USA and elsewhere in the Americas.

CCL has a broad international database of professionals catering for all disciplines in the oil and gas industry.

CCL has a global network of associated and partner companies located in Abu Dhabi, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Egypt, Indonesia, Ireland, Kazakhstan, Oman, Nigeria, Malaysia, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Venezuela and Singapore and has links with companies in many other countries. This means that we can source candidates from many countries and also provide consultants and personnel to clients in those countries in compliance with local immigration, labour and taxation requirements.

Multiple vacancies exist at CCL

How to Apply
Visit http://www.cclglobal.com/vacancies.html , on the left hand side of the page, select Nigeria as Location and then Search. 


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A Civil Engineering Company Employs Admin Officer, Project Coordinator/Engineer

An architecture/Building Construction Firm invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the posts listed below:

Job Title: FRONTDESK/ADMIN OFFICER
QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of B.SC or equivalent in any of the Social Sciences.

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must be proficient in the use of MS Office suite
  • Minimum of 2 years post NYSC experience in similar position.
  • Must be articulate and possess good documentation skills.

Job Title: ARCHITECT/PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of MSC or equivalent from a reputable higher institution.

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Candidate must have very good design skills. AutoCAD and other design aided skills are essentials
  • A minimum of 3 years post M.SC industry experience with a decent portfolio of projects required.
  • Good knowledge of projects co-ordination and finishes specifications.
Job Title: PROJECT ENGINEER
QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of BSC or equivalent in Building/Civil Engineering.

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must be proficient in the use of MS Project knowledge of AutoCAD is an advantage.
  • A minimum of 2 years post NYSC experience.
  • Must have a good sense of judgment and decision making skills.

Method of Application
Interested applicants should forward their detailed C and application to designconceptopt@yahoo.com

Application Deadline: 14th September, 2012 


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Vacancy for Forklift Technicians

A reputable company in Lagos, Nigeria that deals with the sales and maintenance of forklifts is currently looking to recruit Forklift Technicians to expand its technical team

Job Title: Forklift Technicians
 
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Lubricate and perform preventive maintenance on forklift equipment
  • Troubleshoot and repair electrical, gas and diesel systems on forklifts
  • Overhaul engine and related components.
  • Maintains maintenance log
  • Maintain electric charging equipments and make minor repairs
  • Overhaul, repair and adjust differential and hydraulic assemblies
  • Remove and replace electric motors.

Qualification/Experience
  • Must have a minimum of OND in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
  • Must be able to handle maintenance of forklift
  • Basic administrative skills.
  • Must be computer literate
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in a related filed
  • Must be able to drive a forklift for test purposes only.

Method of Application
Interested candidates who are willing to undergo in-house training before deployments and who meet the criteria above should send their CVs in MS Word to: hr.ng@stellar-africa.com Alternatively, the CV’s should be sent:

Plot 147b Younis Bashorun Street,
Victoria Island Lagos.

Application Deadline: 13 September, 2012  A reputable company in Lagos, Nigeria that deals with the sales and maintenance of forklifts is currently looking to recruit FORKLIFT TECHNICIANS to expand its technical team


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Aries Computer Recruits for Technical Officer

Aries computer systems limited is recruiting to fill:

Job title: Technical Officer
Location: Abuja

Description
Applicant will be responsible solving technical issues of clients.

Qualification
  • Applicants must have a B Sc in Computer science or Computer engineering or B Sc Electrical/Electronics
  • CCNA,CCNP or MCSE is an advantage.
Deadine: 21st September, 2012

Application MEthod
Interested Applicants can send CVs to jobs@ariescomputersystems.com


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Nestoil Recruits for Implementation Manager (Apply Now)

Nestoil Group is recruiting to fill the position of SAP Implementation Manager.
JOB TITLE: SAP IMPLEMENTATION MANAGER AT NESTOIL GROUP
LOCATION: Lagos
JOB PURPOSE:
The manager will be responsible for managing and coordinating the roll out and implementation of SAP and ensure that the project is completed on time, within the budget and to the satisfaction of end users.

KEY RESULT
Areas Main Activities and Responsibilities
Planning

  • Defines the objectives of the implementation.
  • Creates the project plan, defines the strategic implications of the project and determines the requirement to achieve a successful implementation.
Implementation. 

  • Oversees projects effectively through all stages from planning, designing, realization and go-live support.
  • Participates in the establishment of technical direction required with the IT team to ensure a glitch free working environment.
  • Responsible for the development, budgeting and management of support requirements for user items such as software, equipment maintenance and outsourcing agreements.
  • Coordinate software system installation and monitor functioning to ensure specifications are met.
  • Directs the delivery of process transformation, technology initiative and change management within the business.
  • Ensures the configurations for each module representing the business area are complete.
  • Monitors the project activities of the vendors to ensure is in line with the project plan.
  • Checks the log sheet containing specific tasks of project team members and addresses complicated issue.
  • Go Live
  • Create plans for user training and acceptance
  • Create communication plan as necessary to guide roll out
  • Reporting
  • Reports back progress of implementation to management on a weekly basis
Any other duties as necessary to ensure successful rollout and user acceptance
PAPER QUALIFICATION:
Minimum of B. Sc/Eng. in Computer Science or Computer Engineering •SAP Certifications
EXPERIENCE:
6+ years experience in a similar role
Must Have (apart from the above):

  • Full Knowledge of SAP – hands on installation and maintenance
  • Good project management skills.
  • Strong knowledge of system and software quality assurance , best practice and methodologies
  • Strong customer service
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Self motivated with keen attention to details
  • Demonstrate experience of successfully completing similar projects
DUE DATE: 15th September, 2012



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Oil & Gas Vacancy : Shell Development Company of Nigeria Limited

The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited
SENIOR TREASURY OPERATIONS ACCOUNTANT JOB ID: F31850
LOCATION: LAGOS, LAGOS, NIGERIA
Shell companies have been finding and producing oil and gas around the world for over a century. Today, we have interests in exploration and production ventures in more than 80 countries and employ approximately 90,000 people.
This is a technically challenging work environment characterised by a continuing need for research, the pursuit of new technology, and the adoption of new ways of working. It demands people who will thrive in a culture that encourages and rewards innovation, collaboration and the ability to learn from success as well as failure.
Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) is the pioneer and leader of the petroleum industry in Nigeria. It is capable of producing an average of over one million barrels of oil equivalent per day. The company’s operations are concentrated in the Niger Delta and adjoining shallow offshore areas where it operates in an oil mining lease area of around 30,000 square kilometres.
We’re currently looking to recruit a Senior Treasury Operations Accountant for our Port Harcourt businesses.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Responsible for executing local and foreign payments/fund disbursement to vendors,staff,regulatory agencies,and other third parties within the contractual payment period and in accordance with the Company’s general condition of payment. Role also involves supporting the Supervisor Treasury Operations in the supervision of other Treasury Operations Accountants.
  • Review and approve payment runs for all posted invoices in the SAP system
  • Ensure compliance with SOX controls and Treasury policies/procedures.
  • Ensure all (Electronic Data Interface) EDI-compatible payment instructions are sent through the Bank Communication System (BCS) as and when due
  • Ensure timely dispatch of all non-EDI-compatible payment instructions to bank
  • Mitigate possibilities of wrong payments by implementing measures that have been designed to strengthen controls around the payment process
  • Create and maintain functional rosters for BCS authorisation
  • Escalate all systems issues to the relevant focal parties (SAP Assist,EBanking,EDI Support) and follow up for resolution and close out.
  • Liaise with the business to process approved step out payments.
  • Implement User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Payment Verification Testing (PVT) on a need basis in liaison with Funding Team,SAP Support and E-Banking Support.
  • Liaise with Accounting and Reconciliation units,Banks and other relevant parties in responding to payment enquiries and resolving reconciling items
  • Liaise with relevant action parties (Accounting,Reconciliation,Banks,etc) to ensure timely resolution,communication and documentation of returned/unapplied payments
  • Provide relevant documents as requested by Sox,Partners and other third party auditors.
  • Perform other duties as may be assigned
  • Be part of a world class Treasury Operations Unit and contribute to its continuous improvement.

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Experience and Qualifications required – Qualified Accountant with minimum of 5 years post-graduation experience
  • Excellent customer relationship and focused attitude
  • Good and working knowledge of SAP will be an added advantage
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work as a team player
  • Good understanding of the Accounts Payable processes, associated risks and controls

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday 03 September 2012

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1

PLEASE NOTE: We occasionally amend or withdraw Shell jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.

Before applying, you are advised to read our data protection policy. This policy describes the processing that may be associated with your personal data and informs you that your personal data may be transferred to Royal Dutch/Shell Group companies around the world.
The Shell Group and its approved recruitment consultants will never ask you for a fee to process or consider your application for a career with Shell. Anyone who demands such a fee is not an authorised Shell representative and you are strongly advised to refuse any such demand.
Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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Tuesday, 28 August 2012

Castlat Group Recruits (Apply Now)

We urgently require the services of:
GRADUATE OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY

With the following qualifications:
  • Male/Female
  • Married
  • Must have not less than 10 years relevant experience
  • Between 35 & 40 years.
  • Must be familiar with spices market in Nigeria
  • Must have a valid drivers license & a valid international passport.
  • Must be available for resumption on or before 1st of October 2012
  • Good communication skills and ability to face challenges
  • Must be able to work without supervision
  • Package is negotiable
DISPATCH RIDER
  • Must have a valid drivers license
  • Must be very familiar with the streets of Lagos State and environs
  • Minimum of WASC or GCE
  • Not more than 35 years
  • Not less than 5 years experience in a reputable organization
Application Method
Please send your applications to: hr@castlatgroup.com or
The Advertiser, P.O. Box 7, Ikeja, Lagos.


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Marketting Executive Vacancy (Apply Now)

Naijamebs is a Nigerian indigenous service consultant website that offers various services ranging from modeling to airport pickups, hotel reservation, tourism, catering, Master of ceremony, team building facilitation and escort services within and around clients host location.

POSITIONS: Marketting Executives

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Analyzing and researching market trends
  • Delegating tasks to marketing executives
  • Communicating information with colleagues and market actors
  • Attending conferences, product launches and networking events
  • Identifying target markets
  • Organizing marketing campaigns
  • Managing budgets
  • Producing or commissioning promotional material
  • Managing the productivity of campaigns 
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • A graduate in a business or marketing-related degree and a completed a professional qualification such as a Chartered Institute of Marketing Professional Diploma or quality field experience in marketing.
SKILLS:
  • An excellent knowledge of fashion product or service is highly expected. Other important skills include:
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • A highly-motivated attitude when dealing with the tasks at hand
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Good networking abilities
  • Good attention to detail
  • The ability to multi-task
  • Excellent team-leadership skills
  • High confidence levels
  • The ability to thrive in pressured or stressful situations
  • The ability to solve problems as they arise
  • Good organizational skills
  • A willingness to meet deadlines effectively
  • Astute budgeting skills
  • A committed and flexible attitude to the job

SALARY:
The wage you earn will depend on experience and qualifications but negotiable.

Application Method
Are you qualified, competent and efficient to market a new branded fashion product and services across Nigeria? If YES, send your Application and C.V by hand to:
Students’ Lounge, Ground Floor, Faculty of Law, University of Lagos, Akoka.
Tel. 07098823085

DEADLINE: Ongoing.
 

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Monday, 27 August 2012

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Current Vacancy


International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Current Vacancy | Nigerian Careers TodayResearch for Development Advisor To SLARI (REF: DDG-R4D/A-SLARI/08/12)

Background: The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for the position of a Research for Development Advisor to SLARI.

IITA is an international non-profit research-for-development (R4D) organization created in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported primarily by the Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our R4D is anchored on the development needs of sub-Saharan Africa. We develop agricultural solutions with our partners to tackle hunger and poverty by reducing producer and consumer risks, enhancing crop quality and productivity, and generating wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa. Please visit http://www.iita.org/ for more information on IITA.

Position/Responsibilities:
  • In consultation with the Program Coordination Unit (PCU) in Sierra Leone, Director General of SLARI, and WAAPP country teams, the Research for Development Advisor to SLARI will, among other assignments:
  • Provide leadership for interdisciplinary research leading to cassava crop improvement at SLARI; this will include the:
  • development of highly productive, adapted cassava varieties and/or breeding populations, with desired traits such as disease and pest resistance, better nutrient use efficiency, as well as higher root and leaf qualities for household and industrial uses design, planning and implementation of on-farm and demonstration trials of near-finished cassava varieties development/strengthening of a sustainable system for production and delivery of high quality planting materials
  • Mentor SLARI staff and graduate students involved in cassava research for development; including guidance in the:
  • design of project proposals on emerging needs as part of an exit strategy from the WAAP project
  • development of research briefs and allied information resources aimed at agricultural research managers, policy makers and development partners to promote public awareness of, and corrective research responses and solutions to, pre- and post- harvest problems of key concern along value chains.
  • writing of scientific papers for publication in peer reviewed journals
  • preparation of presentations on activities, results and impacts of the cassava value chain at scientific meetings within and outside the country
  • Lead the preparation of the technical reports as required by the donor and in conformity with IITA requirements;
  • Organize training courses and study visits related to the cassava value chain for national program scientists and technicians; and assist the organization of annual planning meetings related to the cassava value chain;
  • Facilitate arrangements to introduce technologies developed at IITA and elsewhere for in-country testing, adaptation and evaluation, and advice on management of the technical resources to effect desired changes.
  • Report to IITA and keep SLARI and the WAAP team leader in the country duly informed about activities and progress.
Duty Station: Njala Agricultural Research Centre, Njala, Sierra Leone

Qualifications/Experience:
Education: PhD in Agriculture with a major in Plant Breeding.
Working Experience: A minimum of 12 years experience in tropical agriculture, with at least six of these devoted to research on cassava in Africa.

The Ideal Candidate Must:
  • Have demonstrated experience in running a successful cassava breeding program.
  • Be competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Have a good record of strengthening capacities of national research programs, preferably on root crops.
  • Have good understanding of seed systems for clonally propagated crops.
  • Be able to communicate fluently in English.
Key Competencies Required:
  • Excellent leadership, management, interpersonal, and team building skills.
  • Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in a cross-cultural environment.
  • Good experience of collaboration with NARS scientists.
  • Familiarity with on-farm research methods.
  • General Information: Initial appointment is for three years (renewable) starting as soon as possible. IITA offers a competitive remuneration package paid in US dollars.
Applications Method
Applications including covering letter, curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three referees should be addressed to the Human Resources Manager. Please complete our online application form using this link: http://www.iita.org/irs-online-application

Deadline 31st August 2012
IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from women candidates.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted


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