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Saturday, 5 May 2012

Vacancies at Debonairs Pizza


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    Deadline: May 17, 2012
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  • Our restaurants, located in Victoria Island and Ikeja, Lagos require the services of personnel for the following positions:

    Assistant Managers
    Supervisors
    Marketing Executives
    Cashiers
    Accounts Executives
    Bakers
    Store-in-charge
    Riders
    Waiters
    Baristas (Coffee Machine Operators)


    Qualifications:
    • Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years experience in a Quick Service Restaurant. Minimum of 3 years experience is required
    for Assistant Managers.
    • For Accounts Executives, B,Sc Accounting, CA and other Accounting qualifications are required. HND holders may apply, However
    preference will be given to applicants with a degree in respective disciplines.

    Method of Application
    Qualified applicants should forward their CVs to debonairsng@yahoo.com  or call 01 7740422 within 2 weeks of this publication.

Graduate Trainee Scheme at PZ Cussons


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    Deadline: May 17, 2012
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  • Graduate Trainee Job at PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc is part of a large Group of multinational companies that is engaged in the manufacture and distribution of household goods. Our company brands are household names and leaders in various segments of the market.
    Owing to the continuing need for market expansion, opportunities have been created for young graduates to join our organisation as Graduate Trainees.

    GRADUATE TRAINEE SCHEME

    We seek to recruit young university graduates in any related discipline into our Graduate Trainee Scheme. This program is designed to equip these graduates with the requisite skills necessary to assume leadership roles within the organisation.
    Successful candidates will undergo a six-month training period which will include intensive classroom training as well as attachments to key areas of our business. They will also be expected to handle assigned projects as part of their classroom training.
    Thereafter placement will be made on “best fit” basis.
     
    WE REQUIRE THAT YOU HAVE:
    1.            A minimum of second class upper in a related field.
    2.            A CANDO attitude, exhibiting our core values COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.
    3.            Good Computer Skills.
    4.            Completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) year.
    5.            Candidates must not be more than 28 years old.

    Other Information:
    •             Please note that only suitable applicants who provide all the required information will be contacted.
    •             You will be scheduled for the assessment based on your state of residence.
    •             All passwords are case sensitive

    How to Apply:
    Log on to
    http://www.dragnetnigeria.com/pzcussons/ . Applications must be received 2 weeks from the date of this publication.

Several Jobs in TOTAL E&P Nigeria Limited (TEPNG) - www.careers.total.com


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    Deadline: May 31, 2012
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  • Total E & P Nigeria Limited (TEPNG) is a leading Oil and Gas exploration and production Company. The company is in a growth phase, and as part of its expansion activities, welcomes applications from suitably qualified Nigerians for various positions within the company as detailed below:

    Positions:

    1.            Marine Superintendent
    2.            ROV Supervisor
    3.            Offshore Logistics Coordinator
    4.            Drilling & Completion Engineer
    5.            Geosciences & Reservoir Professionals
    6.            Construction Engineer
    7.            Mechanical Engineer
    8.            Instrumentation Engineer
    9.            Electrical Engineer
    10.          DCS Engineer
    11.          Process Engineer
    12.          Senior Well Performance Engineer
    13.          Senior Piping/Mechanical Engineer


    Interested applicants should visit our website at www.careers.total.com  for detailed information. All application forms must be completed online. No paper applications will be accepted.

    Tips for navigating the website:
    1.            If the page defaults in French, click on "English" at the top of the page to change the language.
    2.            Click on "Vacancies" to open the search page.
    3.            From the "Country" drop-down menu, select 'Nigeria', scroll to the bottom of the page and click “serach" - This will display all the advertised vacancies in TEPNG.
    4.           Click on the position you are interested in to view details of the job description. You can complete an online application form by clicking on "Apply now" at the bottom of the page.
    5.            You will be requested to create an account if you do not have an existing one, this is mandatory.
    6.            Please fill the form accordingly.
    7.            It is compulsory to cut and paste your CV in the space provided in the application form. Your CV must include the following details in the order listed:
    •             Surname, First name, Other names (where applicable)
    •             Date of Birth
    •             Contact Address stipulating road/street number(s) only
    •             Contact Telephone Number(s)
    •             Functional Email address as ALL communication will be by email ONLY
    •             State of Origin
    •             Local Government Area
    •             Details of Tertiary Education: institution, degree obtained, class of degree, period
    •             Details of Secondary Education: institution, certificate, period
    •             Details of Primary Education: institution, certificate, period
    •             Indicate your work/training experience, stating your employer, period, and specific duties/ courses/certifications starting with your place of current employment.

    The advert closes 4 weeks from the date of this publication. We will enter into correspondence only with short listed applicants.

    Applicants are hereby advised not to apply for more than ONE position, as doing so may result in automatic disqualification of the application. Similarly, Applicants who have written our Aptitude test in the past 24 months need not apply.

    Please note that TEPNG will not take responsibility for any job vacancies placed outside the TOTAL careers website www.careers.total.com

Thursday, 3 May 2012

Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) Job Openings in Abuja,May 3rd 2012


Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH)  Job Openings in Abuja,May 3rd 2012
The Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) is seeking experienced candidates for a new funding opportunity in Nigeria.  The purpose of this program is to support local and indigenous Nigerian service delivery facilities,
both public and private (for-profit and 419 Scam-based) to provide comprehensive HIV prevention, care and treatment activities.  Specifically, the program will provide and expand community-and facility-based HIV/AIDS services, including prevention, care and support, and treatment in public and private facilities in the Federal Republic of Nigeria.  The position may require frequent travel throughout the country and the candidate may be required to work in any State approved by the clients.

JOB TITLE: SENIOR TECHNICAL OFFICER: PREVENTION, CARE AND SUPPORT OFFICER
LOCATION: 
Abuja

The Senior Technical Officer-Prevention, Care and Support Officer will support the Deputy Chief of Party in the design and implementation of evidence based HIV/AIDS treatment, care and prevention interventions. The officer will be responsible for conducting analysis and understanding emerging research to inform the strengthening of existing biomedical, behavioural and structural HIV prevention interventions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support the Deputy Chief of Party in design and implementation of evidence based prevention strategies and interventions.
Plan and execute the HIV/AIDS prevention, care and support component of the project.
Contribute to the development of annual work plans, compiling reports, developing proposals and disseminating findings.
Monitor closely the timely implementation of project milestones and achievement of project indicators and goals.
Maintain adequate records, files and documentation relevant to the project.
Participate in research regarding effective HIV Prevention, Care and Support interventions.
Identify problems, opportunities and potential threats to the project, initiate corrective action.
Promote collaborative working relationships with governmental and non-governmental organizations as well as with bilateral, multi-lateral and private sector agencies involved in project related activities.
Participate in the development and implementation of HIV prevention, care and support training.
Provide technical support to facility staff to build technical skills in HIV prevention, care and support as well as strengthening organisational capacity to improve the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of services.

Qualifications and Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Social sciences, public health or health related degrees and MPH or similar qualifications.
5-7 years experience in HIV Prevention, Care and support in large HIV/AIDS programs at national or international level; sound knowledge of statistics and public health; experience in working with local partners, including host Governments, NGOs and CBOs; knowledge of the Nigerian local context is an asset, as well as the familiarity with U.S. Government’s PEPFAR programs.


JOB TITLE: SENIOR TECHNICAL OFFICER – LABORATORY SERVICES
LOCATION:
Abuja

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Senior Technical Officer, Laboratory Services will provide technical expertise and leadership in implementing high quality laboratory services within the care and treatment project in Nigeria, including laboratory capacity development at project health facility sites.
Coordinate the design, planning and implementation of the laboratory component of HIV testing and counselling, HIV/AIDS care and treatment and early infant diagnosis, including collaboration with state and community level project clinical staff, laboratory specialists and laboratory health facility staff.
Develop guidelines, tools and recommendations related to the implementation, monitoring and quality assurance of laboratory services for HIV/AIDS care and treatment in collaboration with technical staff within ARFH and at national, state and local agencies in Nigeria.
Develop guidelines, tools and recommendations related to the implementation, monitoring and quality assurance of laboratory services for OI and TB care and treatment in collaboration with technical staff within ARFH and at national, state and local agencies in Nigeria.
Provide technical assistance in capacity building for laboratory services at health facilities and other settings as appropriate.
Facilitate the implementation of the injection safety and waste management guideline and policy and ensure adequate screening of blood and blood products in the laboratories at health facilities.
To carry out quality control functions/ activities, in collaboration with the facility staff, including quality control inspection schedules and the collection of quality control records, ensure the availability of quality records and documents.
To develop and monitor quality control and quality assurance activities of the laboratory in order to determine conformity with established policies, national regulations, or accreditation requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
Masters level degree in laboratory sciences, biological science or related field with 5-7 years experience or Doctoral level degree with 4-5 years post national youth service in practical settings and a minimum of 3 years experience in laboratory services including a minimum of 2 which must be on an HIV laboratory management support donor funded program.
Certification / license to practice as a medical laboratory scientist is a plus. Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system, donor agencies, NGOs and CBOs is also required.

Mode of application
Applicants should send their comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and cover letter in as an attachment (MSWord document) explaining suitability for the job to programs2011@arfh-ng.org.

Application deadline:  25th May, 2012.

2012 World Bank Young Professionals Program (YPP) recruitment

2012 World Bank Young Professionals Program (YPP) recruitmentThe Young Professionals Program (YPP) is a starting point for an exciting career in the World Bank. It is a unique opportunity for young people who have both a passion for international development and the potential to become future global leaders. The Program is designed for highly qualified and motivated individuals skilled in areas relevant to the World Bank’s operations such as, economics, finance, education, public health, social sciences, engineering, urban planning, and natural resource management. In order to be competitive for this highly selective program, candidates need to demonstrate a commitment to development, proven academic success, professional achievement, and leadership capabi
Minimum RequirementsThe following are minimum requirements to be eligible for the Young Professionals Program.
  • Be 32 years of age or younger (i.e. born on or after September 30, 1980)
  • Have a Master’s degree or equivalent
    For Master's equivalent degree refer to the list below:
    Magister, Maestria, Magistr, Magistar, Mestrado, Maitrise, Diplome d'Etudes approfondies (DEA), Magistrikraad, Magistris Khariskhi, Diplom, Magister, Metaptychiako Diploma Exidikefsis, Diplome d'Etudes superieures (DES), Szakiranyu Tovabbkepzesi Oklevel, Meistaraprof, Kandidatsprof, Karshenasi-arshad-napeyvasteh, Shushi-go, Kandidat Nauk, Magistrs, Magistras, Ijazah Sarjana, Doctorat, Magister Curationis, Candidatus, Grado de Magister, Dyplom ukończenia studiow wyższych, Mestre, Diploma de Studii Aprofundate, Magister Umenia, Licentiatexamen, Yuksek Lisans Diplomas, Bilim Uzmanligi Diplomas. Guzel Sanatlar Ustal/ k Belgesi, Kandidat Nauk, Bang Thac Si.
  • Be fluent in English
  • Please note that full proficiency in one or more of the Bank's working languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish is strongly desired
  • Specialize in a field relevant to the World Bank’s operations such as economics, finance, education, public health, social sciences, engineering, urban planning, and natural resource management
  • Have at least 3 years of relevant experience at the policy level or continued academic study at the doctoral level.
Additional QualificationsIn order to be competitive for the limited number of positions, a combination of the following credentials is highly desirable:
  • Display a commitment and passion for international development
  • Possess outstanding academic credentials
  • Exhibit excellent client engagement and team leadership skills
  • Have international development country experience
  • Be motivated to relocate and undertake country assignments
Please note that the Young Professionals Program does not recruit individuals with degrees in disciplines such as: Computer Science, HR, Accounting, Marketing, Law and Linguistics unless they are combined with other relevant degrees that are listed above.

APPLY HERE: http://siteresources.worldbank.org/EXTHRJOBS/Resources/1058432-1304013341703/application_process.html

Tuesday, 1 May 2012

Commercial Legal Manager at Guinness Nigeria Plc


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    Deadline: May 9, 2012

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  • COMMERCIAL LEGAL MANAGER
     
  • Passionate about Law and Business? Looking for a new challenge where you can leverage your experience and grow your Career? Guinness Nigeria Plc is a Diageo Company - the name behind many of the world's best loved drink brands, including Guinness, Harp, Malta Guinness, Smirnoff, Johnnie Walker, Baileys J&B, and Captain Morgan. As a company, we are famous for our people, our performance and our brands. We believe our passion is obvious, and infectious. If you share our commitment of being the best you can be, this could be the start of a rewarding journey.

    Job Profile
    The primary function of this position is to proactively provide commercial and pragmatic legal advice and solutions for different aspects of the Business. This will include managing litigation and liaising with external lawyers, putting in place contracts for the production and distribution of products, legal advisory on Antitrust and Anti-Bribery, Marketing and Sales, Intellectual property, Procurement, whilst ensuring that the Company's compliance policy::ies are correctly applied and supporting changes in processes and ways of working.

    Qualification/Experience
    Be a qualified legal practitioner in Nigeria with a minimum qualification of Second class (Upper Division)
    Have a strong commercial law background from a reputable law firm especially in the handling of complex legal/commercial transactions,
    litigation, Intellectual property and general legal advisory
    Have strong analytical, drafting and negotiating skills and demonstrate a strong commercial and pragmatic approach to issues
    Have an open and outward looking attitude and strong interpersonal/communication skills
    Demonstrates high level of confidence in engaging stakeholders
    Have at least 7-9 years post qualification experience as a lawyer
    Be fluent in written and spoken English

    How to Apply
    Log on to http://www.diageo-careers.com
    Click on' Search & Apply'
    Click on 'Search Openings'
    Go to 'key word' (Box 3) and enter the Ref No 29453BR
    Click 'Search'and click'on the job
    Click 'View job(s)' to read the detailed job profile
    Click on 'Submit to job{s)' to subinlt your CV

    Application Deadline: May 09,20 12

Vacancies in a Furniture Making Company


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    Deadline: May 18, 2012
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  • A leading established furniture making company based in Lagos is seeking competent hands to fill theses vacancies

    MARKETING MANAGER: Ref: 001

    Core responsibilities:
    • identify the marketing opportunities and integrate marketing research findings to each corporate sector for business development growth
    • Formulate, implement and facilitate annual marketing strategy and plan for the entire business (regional sales offices inclusive)
    • Plan and administer marketing operations budget
    • Drives the sales efforts of the company to meet targets
    • Manages the sales process; lead generation, prepare proposal/presentation, negotiate and manage corporate accounts
    • Organized and implement client relations strategies e.g client satisfaction surveys, competition/marketing research survey

    Requirements:
    • BSC/HND.from a recognized tertiary institution
    • MBA or other professional qualification would be an added advantage
    • A minimum of 5 years marketing experience in a corporate organization.
    • Must be computer literate with good oral and written English competence
    • Must create a style that will promote respect, credibility and trust within the Company.
    • Must be result and strategic thinker and creative marketer
    • Must have good business acumen and be a calculated risk taker
    • Must be self motivated and willing to work with minimum supervision

    PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR: Job Ref: 002

    Core responsibilities:
    • Optimization of raw materials and machines to reduce wastage and downtime
    • Adherence to established policies, procedures and safety standards.
    • Maintain discipline amongst staff
    • Ensure quality control of row materials and finished products
    • Coordinate in-house productions and site projects effectively
    • Maintenance of machinery and training to junior staff on optimum procedures
    • Production planning and timely delivery
    • Setting up of production procedures and principles
    • Technical knowledge of raw material machinery usage, and project designs and interpretation.

    Requirements:
    • Minimum of SCCE with at least 5 years demonstrable experience in furniture making firm i.e carpentary, upholstery, laminate and veneer from a reputable Furniture making company
    • Problems solving through innovative solutions
    • Must be cost-effective and proactive.
    • Must be energetic With proven ability to communicate at all levels.
    • Eye for data and uncompromising product quality
    • Sound knowledge of wood, equipment production processes, and furniture materials.
    • Job estimates generation &. negotiation with clients
    • Leadership and teamwork

    MARKETING EXECUTIVE: Ref: J003

    Marketing executive will major in delivering outstanding service to clients and marketing of the company's products to achieve set target, He/she will report to the Marketing manager and will focus primarily on both corporate and retail sales development

    Core responsibilities:
    • Prepare action plans and schedules to identify specific targets
    • Effectively manage the client database
    • Follow up on new leads and referrals resulting from field activity
    • Provide market intelligence reports on competitor's activities
    • Establish, maintain and follow up on current client and potential client relationships
    • Develop new accounts
    • Identity and resolve client complaints and enquires promptly
    • Prepare a variety of status reports, including sales activity, follow up and adherence to goals
    • Communicate new product and service opportunities, special development, information or feedback gathered through field activity to the Unit Head
    • Participate in marketing events such as trade fair and sales exhibition
    • Ensuring payment and debt recovery
    • Develop and implement special sales activities to reduce stock.
    • Prepare presentation and proposals.

    Requirements
    • BSC/HND.from a recognized tertiary institution
    • Minimum of 3 year experience in the sales and marketing in a corporate organization
    • Experience in furniture making companies will be an added advantage but not compulsory.
    • Excellent oratory presentation, and report writing skills
    • Negotiation, communication skills is essential

    ACCOUNTANT: Ref: J004

    The Accountant will prepare, develop and analyse key financial information to ensure that the company's management make well informed decisions to ensure future stability, growth and profitability. He/She will also establish and maintain financial policies and management information systems as well as provide a high quality support service by liaising with other unit heads on all aspects of finance. He/She reports to the managing director

    Core Responsibilities

    The responsibilities for this office shall include but is not limited to the following:
    Inform key strategic decisions and formulating business strategies
    Responsible for preparing the annual budget and business plan prepare periodic financial statement, including profit and loss accounts, budgets, cash flows and variance analysis
    Improve the systems surrounding all aspects of budgets, forecasts and business planning
    Monitor and evaluating financial information systems and suggest improvements where needed
    Ensure spending is kept in line with the budget
    Analyse variances and exploring potential problems with line managers and making appropriate recommendations and advising of the impact on the business
    Establish and maintaining costing models for each of the product and services
    Setting up and maintaining regional reporting systems
    Provide a support service by working with all departments and the management team to help make financial decisions
    Exposure to both internal and external and regulatory audit
    Offer professional judgment on financial matters and advising on ways of improving business performance
    Produce weekly and quarterly management reports to management

    Requirement

    Bsc/HND from a recognized tertiary institution
    At least 5 years work experience in a corporate organization
    Must be a chartered accountant
    Must have the ability to manage and motivate a team
    Should possess a high degree of communication and analytical skills, particularly attuned to working well with non finance professionals
    must possess first hand experience of planning, budgeting and forecasting
    Must have experience and understanding of corporate accounts and finance
    team oriented and zealous
    Salary: Competitive and mostly performance driven

    How to Apply
    Candidates who meet the criteria stated above, should send in their resume babalolaabbey@yahoo.com to email on or before May 18, 2012

Jobs at Marie Stopes Nigeria (MSN)



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    Deadline: March 8, 2012
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  • Marie Stopes Nigeria (MSN) is a results-orientated non-Governmental organisation, which uses modem management and marketing techniques to provide family planning and other reproductive healthcare clinical services in underserved communities. MSN's goal is to empower men and women to choose when to have children by improving access to family planning and related reproductive health services.

    MSN is part of Marie Stopes International's Global Partnership which operates in 43 countries and is the largest non-Governmental provider of family planning in the world.

    Job Title: SOCIAL FRANCHISING MANAGER
    Location: Enugu
    Reporting to: Operations Director.


    Duration of contract: 2 year extendable; 6 months probationary period

    The Social Franchising Manager will lead the implementation of a Marie Stopes owned reproductive-health franchise which will draw upon the capacity of the private healthcare sector to reach communities throughout Nigeria.This position will manage 3-5 year project for a leading
    reproductive health NGO. in the South East and South South Regions of Nigeria.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:
    Launch and oversee the rapid expansion of Marie Stopes
    Nigeria's Social Franchising Adapt and implement MSI social franchising Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Baseline mapping of providers in target areas around Enugu

    • Define selection criteria for joining the network
    • Review budgets and expenditure and optimise efficiencies wherever possible.
    • Line manage a small team of social franchising experts
    • Design a training and quality assurance programme
    • Ensure attractive health package of products is available to be sold to franchisees.
    • Launch an innovative marketing campaign to promote the brand and services

    Team Development And Leadership Duties
    • Provide overall leadership and direction to the franchise program team
    • Develop strong business and management capacity amongst franchise team members
    • Motivate, coach, train and continuously set and review
    • Conduct annual performance appraisals ror me program team
    • Identify training needs

    Measurement and Reporting Duties
    • Assist in development of Key Performance Indicators (KPls)
    • Ensure all social franchising data is collected, captured and reported
    • Prepare quarterly and annual workplans for the social franchising team
    • Prepare and submit annual and quarterly budgets and report project expenditure against budget

    REQUIREMENTS:
    • Hold of a Degree in management, marketing and / or a health, or equivalent experience.
    • Exceptional management and leadership ability. A self-starter, able to run the Social Franchising project sometimes with limited supervision.
    • At least 5 years experience In a project management role in either an NGO or commercial sector.
    • Highly creative, innovative and numerate with strong management and organisational ability.
    • Excellent communications, presentation and negotiation skills in English. Computer literate

    Job Title: RESEARCH, METRICS & EVALUATION MANAGER
    Location: Abuja
    Reporting to: Operations Director
    Duration of contract: 2 years (renewable)
    Probationary period: 6 months


    The Research Metrics & Evaluation Manager is a key member of the Project Management Team and is responsible for all research, monitoring and evaluation activities of MSN's core business and projects to provide evidence that will guide strategy and demonstrate impact.

    Duties and responsibilities:
    • Work with project and operations teams to ascertain research and data needs, including identifying key performance indicators (KPls)
    • Adapt and develop MSNs Management Information System (MIS) to provide KPI data
    • Provide support and training to operations teams on how to collect and record data
    • Assist with the development of logframes and M&E workplans for project activities
    • Draft complete M&E plans for donor proposals and reports
    • Design and apply instruments for collecting relevant data for interventions
    • Design and complete internal surveys, market research, consumer satisfaction
    • Review and clean MSN's existing M&E data to establish a baseline for performance
    • Prepare terms of reference, designs and budgets for contracting out research studies
    • Collate, develop reports and disseminate research findings and lessons learnt
    • Work with Regional Research managers and contribute towards global research, and be able to attend Research workshops in the region.
    • Undertake regular visits to the field to support the implementation of M&E strategies
    • Identify and address M & E training needs in MSN
    • Identify MSN M&E needs and staff, develop innovative ways to fill gaps and recruit highly motivated and performing staff.
    • Under the guidance of the External Relations and Communications Manager, participate in external reviews, technical M &E networks and TWG's on FP
    • From time to time represent the organisation at meetings, workshops, press conferences, or other forums
    • Actively contribute to the strategic direction and planning of the organisation

    PERSON SPECIFICATIONS:
    • A degree in social sciences and / or a development field, or equivalent in experience
    • Experiences working with designing monitoring and evaluation strategies and systems in donor funded projects
    • Experience of conducting primary qualitative and quantitative research
    • Experience with management of different sources of data and multiple indicators
    • Experience of data processing and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data sets, using data bases, such as SPSS
    • Must be familiar with working in rural areas with focus on participatory processes
    • Must have excellent communication/interactive skills

    Job Title: PROGRAMME MANAGER
    Location: Abuja, Enugu
    Reporting to: Operations Director
    Duration of contract: 2 years (renewable)
    Probationary period: 6 months


    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
    The Programme Manager is responsible for overall technical and programmatic implementation, oversight and coordination for specific assigned MSN activities and projects.

    • Oversee all aspects of donor funded project implementation including:
    • Drafting, reviewing and implementing work plans
    • Executing project activities according to plan and donor guidelines
    • Monitoring project progress and making adjustments to ensure completion
    • Ensuring that all project information is captured, documented and shared
    • Ensure all project activities are implemented on time and within budget

    Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation
    • Measure and evaluate project outputs and deliverables
    • Prepare and submrt high quality programmatic progress reports
    • Support the preparation of financial reports
    • Support MSN's M&E function in measuring project outputs and evaluating impact

    External Relations And Liaison
    • From time to time represent the organisation at meetings, workshops, press conferences, or other forums
    • Actively contribute to the strategic direction and planning of the organisation
    • Any other duty reasonably assigned by line manager

    QUALIFICATIONS:
    • A degree or diploma in development or a related field, or equivalent
    • At least5 years' experience in a project management role for NGOs
    Experience managing DfiD, USAID, EU, or Gates funded projects
    • A strong self-drive, excellent leadership skills, ability to build relationships
    • Excellent writing skills in the English, other languages an advantage
    • Ability to work to deadlines and motivate other to do the same
    • Excellent team building, leadership, and communication skills
    • Strong negotiation, planning and organizational skills
    • Strong personal commitment to the mission and goals of MSI

    METHOD OF APPLICATION
    Interested candidates are to send a written application and CV (as a single attachment) to recruitment@mariestopes.org.The position applied for must be quoted as the subject of the email. Applications that do not follow these standards will not be accepted.

    Closing date for application is 3rd May 2012 for the Social Franchise Manager position and 8th of May 2012 for the others.
    For more information, please visit our website www.mariestopes.org

Jobs in a Pension Fund Administrator - PFA


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    Deadline: May 18, 2012

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  • We are a Pension Fund Administrator. To sustain and enhance our strategic position, exceptional opportunities exist for ambitious and result - driven individuals to join our team of dedicated workforce in the following position:

    HEAD INTERNAL CONTROL/AUDIT- Ref: EM101

    Job objectives:

    Manages operational risks and safeguards the assets and capital of the organisation through the development and implementation of adequate internal controls.
    Monitors adherence to stipulated internal control procedures so as to minimize Josses due to fraud.

    Job Responsibilities:

        Develops, reviews and updates operational risk-mitigation and fraud prevention strategies.
        Evaluates and assesses adequacy and quality of controls.
        Ensures company-wide compliance with established policies and controls and ensures that violations are thoroughly investigated,
        Assesses and addresses Electronic Database Processes (EDP) risks and controls.
        Monitors and ensures reconciliation of all suspense transactions and accounts.
        Monitors cash, inventories and other assets position of the organisation.
        Prepares memos and reports to Board Audit Committee on frauds, losses and inspection reports.
        Recommends appropriate solutions on cases of fraud or loss, obtaining new system and improving operational procedures and policies.
        Ensures the implementation of approved changes to procedures and operations.
        Monitors that authorized users have the required and approved access levels on the application database.
        Supervises departmental audit inspections.
        Vets and recommends for approval all company policies, procedures, controls and major operational decisions.
        Vets and approves departmental budgets and expenses.

    Specifications:

    Educational Qualification:
    University Degree in a Business related discipline.

    Professional Qualification
    Recognized Professional Financial Certification (Either of the following namely: ACA, ACCA, CPA).

    Experience
    Minimum of 14 years post qualification experience of which at least 10 must have been in the Financial Services Sector and 5 years of Top/Senior Management Experience.

    Grade Alignment
    Assistant General Manager

    INTERNAL CONTROL & AUDIT (MANAGER) -REF:EM102

    Job Objectives
    • Appraises the integrity of the company's IT systems and internal control procedures and assure minimal disruption of operations.
    • Monitors company-wide operational risks level.

    Responsibilities
    • Assesses company-wide adequacy of/adherence to company's stipulated internal control procedures and policies.
    • Evaluates the adequacy of IT systems, raises issues or concerns and makes recommendations as appropriate.
    • Monitor's user-access levels on the application database.
    • Conducts reconciliation/audit of operational transactions and suspense accounts as required.
    • Participates in special investigations and periodic audit of company-wide expenses, finances and assets.
    • Makes recommendations to the Head, Internal Control & Audit on process improvement.

    Specifications:

    • Educational Qualification
    University First Degree in Accounting or any related discipline.

    • Professional Qualification
    ACA or ACCA is required.

    • Experience
    Minimum of 8 years post qualification experience of which at least 6 must have been in the Financial Services Sector.

    • Grade Alignment
    Deputy Manager

    HEAD, RISK MANAGEMENT - REF: EM103

    Job objectives:
    • Develops and implements risk management policies and procedures to protect the organisation from market and counterparty risks.

    Job Responsibilities'
    • Develops a risk management framework detailing the company's approach to identifying, assessing, monitoring and controlling
    market & counterparty risks.
    • Defines and communicates market and counterparty risk policies and controls.
    • Monitors and controls the level of risk exposure of the company (by risk type, asset class instrument, industry, company, etc.)
    • Ensures internal risk limits are observed.
    • Manages the development of tools and techniques for measuring market and counterparty risk (risk rating models, VaR ete.)
    • Ensures that all market & counterparty risk management decisions by the Board are effectively implemented by relevant departments.
    • Considers on a regular basis risk management reports, indicating levels of compliance with policies, major control lapses and corrective actions.
    • Prepares periodic reports to the RMC on compliance with risk limits, policies, controls and reports to Executive Director (Corporate Services ).
    • Prepares management and regulatory reports as required.

    Specifications

    • Educational Qualification
    University Degree in a Business related discipline.

    • Professional Qualification
    Membership of relevant professional association will be an added advantage.

    • Experience
    Minimum of 10 years post qualification experience of which at least 8 must have been in the Financial Services Sector and 4 years of Top/ Senior Management Experience.

    • Grade Alignment
    Senior Manager

    HEAD INVESTMENT & STRATEGY- REF: EM104

    Job objectives
    • Makes and executes individual investment decisions in line with the organisation's guidelines and strategy.

    Job Responsibilities:
    • Reviews and interprets investment and market research reports.
    • Develops investment proposals/recommendations in line with investment guidelines and regulatory provisions.
    • Liaises with brokers, agents and counterparties to execute investment decisions.
    • Evaluates the changing psychology of the investing public and determines its implication on market prices.
    • Monitors the company's investment portfolio and makes appropriate recommendations to the Executive Director (Operations).
    • Recommends portfolio restructuring/rebalancing actions based on changing market dynamics.
    • Makes recommendations on investment & risk policies, guidelines and processes.
    • Prepares reports as required by the Executive Director (Operations).
    • Develops/updates operational policies, processes and procedures for the department

    Specifications:

    • Educational Qualification
    University Degree in a Business related discipline. MBA optional.

    • Professional Qualification
    It is compulsory to have a financial professional qualification (CIS, CFP or CFA is required)

    • Experience
    Minimum of 12 years post qualification experience of which at least 8 must have been in the Financial Services Sector and 4 years of Top/Senior Management Experience.

    • Grade Alignment
    Senior Manager

    INVESTMENT AND STRATEGY MANAGER - REF: EM105

    Job Objectives
    • Makes and executes individual investment decisions in line with the organisation's guidelines and strategy.

    Job Responsibilities:
    • Reviews and interprets investment and market research reports.
    • Develops investment proposals/recommendations in line with investment guidelines and regulatory provisions.
    • Liaises with brokers, agents and counterparties to execute investment decisions.
    • Evaluates the changing psychology of the investing public and determines its implication on market prices.
    • Monitors the company's investment portfolio and makes appropriate recommendations to the Head, Investment & Strategy.
    • Recommends portfolio restructuring/rebalancing actions based on changing market dynamics.
    • Makes recommendations on investment & risk policies, guidelines and processes.
    • Prepares reports as required by the Head, Investment & Strategy.
    • Develops/updates operational policies, processes and procedures for the department.

    Specifications:

    • Educational Qualification
    University Degree in a Business related discipline

    Professional Qualification
    It it compulsory to have a financial professional qualification (CIS, CFP or CFA is required)

    Experience
    Minimum of 7 years post qualification experience of which at least 5 must have been in the financial services sector

    Grade Alignment
    Assistant Manager

    Company Secretary - REF: EM106

    Job objectives:
    • Oversees the Company Secretariat and reports to the Company Secretary/Legal Adviser.

    Job Responsibilities:
    • Manages the entire Company Secretariat.
    • Provides all corporate statutory and secretarial services to the company
    • Convenes meetings of standing or ad-hoc Board Committees and EXCO
    • Keeps custody of the company's minutes of meetings, seals and the register of sealed documents.
    • Documents all Board Resolutions.
    • Transcribes the minutes of all meetings convened by the Company Secretary/Legal Adviser.
    • To receive notices on behalf of the Company which are delivered to its Registered Office .
    • To conduct correspondence with members with regard to share capital matters.
    • Submission of returns, as required by the Act, to the Registrar of Companies.

    Specifications

    • Educational Qualification
    University Degree in Law. Masters degree will be an added advantage

    Experience
    Minimum of 12 years post qualification experience and 4 years of Top/Senior Management Experience.

    Grade Alignment
    Senior Manager

    LEGAL ADVISER (MANAGER) - REF: EM107

    Job Objectives:
    Provides required support to the company secretary/Legal Adviser

    Job Responsibilities:
    • Assists in performing required legal researches on issues relating to the company.
    • Assists in reviewing contractual agreements between the company and other parties.
    • Assists in reviewing the company's policies and procedures and ensuring that they meet regulatory requirements.
    • Obtains updated copies of regulations and other relevant . documentation relating to the company and file appropriately.

    Educational Qualification:
    University first Degree in law

    Professional Qualification:
    Nigerian Bar Association

    Experience:
    Minimum of 9 years post qualification experience

    Grade Alignment:
    Manager

    Method of Application
    If you meet the above requirements, please forward your application and curriculum vitae quoting the reference number on the top right - hand corner of your curriculum vitae and as subject of the email to employmenow2012@yahoo.com

    Closing date for applications is 18th May, 2012
    Please note that only short - listed candidates will be contacted

Medical Vacancies at Nordica Fertility Centre


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    Deadline: May 1, 2012
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  • Nordica Fertility Centre is a reputable and leading Assisted Conception Centre with top class medical facilities in Lagos, Asaba and Abuja. Following growth and expansion opportunities exist for highly resourceful and self-motivated individuals with an understanding of teamwork and passion for excellence to fill the following vacancies:

    Consultant Gynaecologist: Ref 001
    The candidate must be a member of the West African College of Surgeons (FWACS) of the Nigerian Medical College of Surgeons (FMCOG) or its equivalent and have at least one (1) year post fellowship qualification experience. Interest in Gynaecological endoscopy is essential and training and exposure would be provided locally and abroad.
    Age: 35 - 40 years old

    Laboratory Technician: Ref 002
    The candidate must possess at least a second class lower degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences (B.M.S.) or BSc Biological Sciences. Candidates should also have at least one (1) year post NYSC experience.
    Age: 25 - 30 years old

    Fertility Nurses: Ref 003
    The successful candidate should have a minimum of SRN/SRM and at least 5 years post registration experience in reputable hospitals. Computer literacy is an advantage.
    Age: 30 - 40 years old

    Method of Application
    Interested candidates should forward comprehensive Curriculum Vitae within one week of this publication to: qvslimited@yahoo.com.
    Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.