Showing posts with label Administrative Jobs in Nigeria. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Administrative Jobs in Nigeria. Show all posts

March 29, 2011

Administrative Associate Job Vacancy at UNDP CAREER: March 29,2011

UNDP is the UN's global development network, an organization advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. We are on the ground in 166 countries, working with them on their own solutions to global and national development challenges. As they develop local capacity, they draw on the people of UNDP and our wide range of partners.

World leaders have pledged to achieve the Millennium Development Goals, including the overarching goal of cutting poverty in half by 2015. UNDP's network links and coordinates global and national efforts to reach these Goals. Our focus is helping countries build and share solutions to the challenges of:

Democratic Governance
Poverty Reduction
Crisis Prevention and Recovery
Environment and Energy
HIV/AIDS



ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE
LOCATION: Abuja, NIGERIA
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 12-Apr-11
ADDITIONAL CATEGORY: Management
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Service Contract
POST LEVEL: SC-6
LANGUAGES REQUIRED: English
STARTING DATE: (Date when the selected candidate is expected to start)    25-Apr-2011
DURATION OF INITIAL CONTRACT: 1 year
EXPECTED DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT:    1 year
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION:
First university degree (3 years) in fields related to business administration, economics or trade, preferably supplemented by project management experience
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in trade & business development related areas at a progressively responsible level, preferably in a public or private business support institution.
Experience  of service delivery and result oriented work in an international environment,
Familiarity with rules, practices and procedures of international organizations (Previous exposure to UN agencies or working experience with ECOWAS or UN would be an asset)
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:
Fluency in English or French and a good working knowledge of the other
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

March 28, 2011

TechnoServe Jobs Opportunities for 3 Positions: March 28,2011

TechnoServe focuses on developing entrepreneurs, building businesses and industries, and improving the business environment. All our work revolves around helping people identify and capitalize on good business opportunities that help to transform the lives of the rural poor, by generating jobs and markets for their products and services.

AVAILABLE POSITIONS
1.       Program Managers (Senoir & Junior)
2.       Crop/Value Chain Experts
3.       Business Advisors (Senior & Junior)

1.    Program Managers (Senoir & Junior)
Qualifications:
5-10 years of proven private sector strategy and management experience, including in several of the following areas – business development, consulting, training, financial analysis, marketing, business and funding proposal writing. B.S. or BA degree in business administration, economics, marketing or related discipline, MBA preferred
• Entrepreneurial
• Excellent client management skills. Nigerian country experience and networks
• Proven ability to motivate and encourage teams. Proven program management skills including ability to
develop team charters, workplans, and targets and manage against them
• Agribusiness experience preferred
Responsibilities:
Refine and implement TechnoServe’s strategy for creating jobs and income in Nigeria
• Develop, lead and manage programs, including building client business portfolio, ensuring quality control and cost-effectiveness and developing and managing knowledge
• Manage and motivate expert consultants, employees and volunteers. Develop and manage program budgets
• Represent TechnoServe on relevant advisory bodies
• Provide hands-on support to TechnoServe clients in order to grow their businesses and maximize impact on the poor
• Identify and secure additional donor funding for TechnoServe programs

2.  Crop/Value Chain Experts
Qualifications:
At least 1 0 years experience in agribusiness ideally in one of the following crops: aquaculture, cassava, rice, sorghum, cowpea, maize sesame
•At least 5 years experience in the private sector
•B.Sc. in agriculture, Master’s degree preferred. Strong field-based experience working with agricultural producers or processors in Nigeria
•Proven track record of recommending technical solutions to private agriculture clients

Responsibilities:
Reach out to local stakeholders (farmers, producer associations, large corporations, government ministries, parastatals, regulatory bodies, etc.)
• Identify existing crop/value chain analyses and recommendations
• Identify agricultural best practices and analyze issues faced by agro-processors in
Nigeria
• Deliver actionable recommendations for sustainable expansion of local agricultural production and agro-processing

3.  Business Advisors (Senior & Junior)
Qualifications:
3-7 years experience in one or more of the following areas: 1) management consulting 2) operating own enterprise 3) working in sales, marketing, finance or operations in a large company 4) working in a financial institution
• B.S. or B.A degree in business administration, economics, marketing or related discipline. Excellent client management skills.
• Ability to understand, analyze, and construct business plans and financial statements
• Proven experience managing teams and using work plans to structure own and team members’ work.
• Ability to develop industry development strategy and recommend key interventions
• Deep technical knowledge in agribusiness and/or agro-processing

Responsibilities:
Manage the design and implementation of TechnoServe’s assistance to entrepreneurs across one or more sectors
• Provide hands-on support to TechnoServe clients (including farmers’ groups, cooperatives and processors) in order to grow their businesses and maximize impact on the poor. Manage a small team of short-term experts or volunteer consultants, as needed
• Collect and analyze key impact data on a quarterly basis

METHOD OF APPLICATION
To apply, please e-mail CV, salary history and 3 references to: eodunlami@tns.org by 17:00 Monday, 4th April. (www.technoserve.org )

March 25, 2011

AQUARIAN CONSULT REQUIRES 7 JOBS POSITIONS


Aquarian Consult, a leading provider of Human Resource, Recruitment and Business Development Consultancy in Nigeria is the right company to contact for strategic equity matters and business agility solutions.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
1. JB 022 Personal Assistant (Abuja)
2. JB 011-Sales Executive ( Abuja)
3. JB 004-Civil Engineer(port-harcourt)
4. JB 018-Deputy Chief Loading Master(Lagos)
5. JB 005-Accountant (Lagos)
6. JB 013-Depot Loader(Lagos)
7. JB 001-PRODUCTION MANAGER(Abuja)
JB 022 Personal Assistant (Abuja)
End Date: 2011-03-31

Department: Administration
Summary:
To perform general office duties and provide support as required. A personal assistant is responsible for ensuring that the schedule runs smoothly and render high quality executive, administrative, liaison and coordination support. This includes managing the workload, scheduling appointments, maintaining his/her calendar and preparing needed background information prior to meetings.Will also be required to book travel arrangements such as flights, hotels and car rentals, and prepare expense reports after the trip is completed. Work in a fast-paced work environment that requires a high degree of organization and strong communications and problem-solving skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Screening telephone calls, enquiries and requests, and handling them when appropriate
- Meeting and greeting visitors at all levels of seniority
- Organizing and maintaining diaries and making appointments
- Dealing with incoming email, faxes and post,
- Taking dictation and minutes
- Carrying out research and presenting findings
- Producing documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations
- Organizing and attending meetings and ensuring everything is well-prepared for meetings
- Liaising with clients, suppliers and other staff
- Devising and maintaining office systems, including data management, filing, etc.
- Carrying out specific projects and research

REQUIREMENT:
- University graduate.
- 2 to 3 years POST NYSC working experience
- Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal, customer liaison and English skills
- A self-starting disposition; problem solver and works well with minimal supervision
- Proficient in MS Office suites, business correspondence and keyboard skills
- A flexible attitude; willing to adapt quickly to dynamic circumstances and expectations
- Intellectually fluent, perseverant, tolerant, curious, energetic and positive

Location
- Abuja
JB 011-Sales Executive ( Abuja)
End Date: 2011-03-31

Job Description: Skills, Knowledge and Experience required:
- Proven success in your sales ability and demonstrable full knowledge of the sales process.
- Confident negotiator and ability to close the deal.
- Strong client management skills and ability to keep promises.
- A positive and determined approach to researching and analyzing new business opportunities.
- Ability to use own initiative and pay close attention to detail.
- Ability to cope with competing demands and to prioritize tasks.
- Strong communication skills in all forms including written, oral, email, telephone, and presentation.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- A positive attitude to dealing with people. Capable of working independently, and having responsibility as an individual.
- Confidence to present a tailored presentation to potential client team by effectively using a range of presentation Skills i.e. body language, voice tone etc.  Ability to identify new business opportunities using relevant research tools.
- Ability to manage and maintain accurate and accessible tailored documentation i.e. Presentations / proposals to meet clients needs.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING
- A University degree is required.
- Good communication skills and enjoy working with numbers.
- At least 2yrs POST NYSC working experience in areas of sales

LOCATION:Abuja
JB 004-Civil Engineer(port-harcourt)
End Date: 2011-03-31
Job Description: Skills, Knowledge and Experience required:
- Proven success in your management ability and demonstrable full knowledge of the construction process.
- Strong people management skills and ability to keep promises.
- Ability to use own initiative and pay close attention to detail.
- Ability to cope with competing demands and to prioritize tasks.
- Strong communication skills in all forms including written, oral, email, telephone, and presentation.
- A positive attitude to dealing with people. Capable of working independently, and having responsibility as an individual.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING
- A University degree in any related field
- Good communication skills and enjoy working with numbers.
- At least 5yrs POST NYSC working experience in areas of sales
LOCATION:Port Harcourt
JB 013-Depot Loader(Lagos)
End Date: 2011-03-31

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (the principal result expected from the job)
- Carryout loading of products at the gantry into trucks
- Ensure that the amount of product indicated on the meter ticket is what is loaded into the truck
- Carryout loading process in such a way as to ensure proficient and efficient loading (Ensure that loading is carried out in methodically manner and tankers are orderly in the depot)
- Recommend policies that would forestall discrepancies in loading at the depot
- Ensure adherence to safety regulations in the depot and recommend additions to safety policies where necessary

Requirement:
The knowledge, attitudes, skills and experience which would typically be required to perform the job fully and effectively.)
- OND and SSCE or any equivalent combination of education and experience that could produce the same competences
- Ability to work without supervision
- Good problem solving skills
JB 018-Deputy Chief Loading Master(Lagos)
End Date: 2011-03-31

RESPONSIBILITIES: (the principal results expected from the job)
- Supervise vessel discharge or loading activities to or from the depot to ensure that the correct volume is discharged or loaded ensuring the quality of product is according to Nigerian standard.
- Supervise trucks loading activities, ensuring that the right amount is loaded unto the trucks accordingly.
- Ensure that trucks loading operations conducted with adherence to safety and other applicable regulations.
- Ensure that shortage issues are solved following policies.
- Calculates volume of stock in the storage tanks, document, and circulate reports following approved policies.
- Ensure re-calibration of the meters as necessary.
- Oversee activities of all depot units and provide reports on their activities to the Depot Manager.
- Assist the Depot Manager in developing policies and procedures for the department and ensure compliance at all times.
- Liaise with government authorities/agencies in term of received and loaded products.
- Deputize for the Chief loading Master in his absence.
- Other related duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department, direct supervisor or incidental to the above
Requirements:
(the knowledge, attitudes, skills and experience which would typically be required to perform the job fully and effectively)
- Bachelor Degree/HND in Mechanical, Electrical, Petroleum, Civil, or any equivalent combination of education and experience that could produce the same competences
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Safety experience in handling petroleum products
- 5 year working experience in related field
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Good problem solving skills.
- Astute leadership, judgment and decision making abilities.
- Strong oral and written communication skill.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills in Oil and Gas downstream industry.
- Computer skills and literacy.
Interview holds in ABUJA.
JB 005-Accountant (Lagos)
End Date: 2011-03-31

Summary.
Accountant oversee the preparation of financial reports, direct investment activities, and implement cash management strategies. Also develop strategies and implement the long-term goals of their organization.

Responsibilities
- Direct the organizations budgets to meet its financial goals.
- They oversee the investment of funds
- Manage associated risks
- Supervise cash management activities.
- Execute capital-raising strategies to support a firms expansion.
- Deal with mergers and acquisitions.
- Provide financial analysis to new and existing clients.
- Develop and service new and existing accounts.
- Generate new leads for prospecting.
- Data analysis and use it to offer senior managers ideas on how to maximize profits.
- Act as business advisors to top management.
- Keep abreast of the latest computer technology to increase the efficiency of the firms financial operations.
- Posse’s strong interpersonal and business skills.

Requirements.
- A bachelors degree in accounting
- At least 4 years of experience in a financial related organization.
Location :Lagos.
JB 001-PRODUCTION MANAGER(Abuja)
End Date: 2011-03-31

Requirements
BSc/HND Biochemistry and microbiology and industrial chemistry
3 – 4yrs post NYSC Experience in a food production company.
Must have leadership skill.
Age: 32 – 38yrs
Gender: Male
JB 008-Laboratory Chemist(Lagos)
End Date: 2011-03-31

RESPONSIBILITIES: (the principal results expected from the job)
1. Take samples from shore tanks and berthing Vessels/Barges.
2. Conduct quality recertification analysis on products from Vessels and monitor quality of products in shore tanks.
3. Assist in the research and recommendation by unit head on the quality of products from different countries to aid the purchase decision.
4. Take inventory of Lab. equipments apparatus and glass wares.
5. Research and source information on the job (current lab. standards, new lab. standards and recent apparatus.

Requirement:
(the knowledge, attitudes, skills and experience which would typically be required to perform the job fully and effectively)
- Good oral, written and problem solving skills.
- Good knowledge of unit conversion constants
- Good knowledge of chemical reactions and interpretation
- Good sight to avoid error of parallax
Minimum of B.Sc Chemistry, HND Laboratory Technology, Industrial Chemistry and other related field.

Interview holds in Abuja.