Job Vacancy for Program Officer at UNESCO NGO. 28 February 2011

Since its inception, UNESCO has recognized that non-governmental organizations and foundations which have concerns close to its own play an important role in international cooperation in the service of peoples.

For more than a half-century, UNESCO has woven a valuable tapestry of cooperative relations with a number of such organizations in its fields of competence, thereby enabling it to work with civil society in achieving its objectives and to disseminate through them its democratic and ethical ideals.

We are currently recruiting for the below position.

PROGRAM OFFICER
Vacancy in UNESCO Office In Abuja

National Programme Officer, communication and information (NOA-fixed term)

REQUIREMENT
Masters degree in communication, journalism and/or information management discipline
Minimum of 2years professional experience in the area of communication, journalism and/or information at the national and/or sub-regional level or similar
Not less than 2years experience in the implementation of national and sub-regional projects in the area of communication, journalism and information

SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO:
Director and Representative,
UNESCO ABUJA,
C/O UN HOUSE ABUJA in a sealed envelope with the mention “application for NPO/CI” along with your resume and copies of credentials

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  25th March 2011

Job Vacancy for Brewing Supervisor (HND) at The Nigeria Breweries Plc. 28 February, 2011

Nigerian Breweries Plc, the pioneer and largest brewing company in Nigeria, was incorporated in 1946 and recorded a landmark when the first bottle of STAR Lager beer rolled off the bottling lines in its Lagos Brewery in June 1949. This was followed by Aba Brewery which was commissioned in 1957, Kaduna Brewery in 1963 and Ibadan Brewery in 1982. In September 1993, the company acquired its fifth brewery in Enugu while in October 2003, a sixth brewery, sited at Ama in Enugu state was commissioned.

Ama Brewery is the biggest brewery in Nigeria and the most modern in the world. Operations in Enugu brewery was discontinued in 2004. Thus, from its humble beginning in 1946, the company now has five operational breweries from which its high quality products are distributed to all parts of this great country.

Nigerian Breweries Plc is recruiting for the underlisted position:

Job Title: Brewing Supervisor

Level: NON MGT – (Craft Trainees)

Reference Code: CDM/2122011

Job Description 
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Brewing Supervisors in NB Plc.

Job Requirements 
Candidates are expected to possess a minimum qualification of

- WASC/GCE/SSCE/NECO : 5 credits including Maths, English, Chemistry and two other relevant subjects. 
- HND Upper credit in any of the underlisted courses 
Food Technology 
Chemical Engineering 
Industrial Chemistry 
Chemistry 
Micro Biology 
Biochemistry

- The Ideal candidate will be not more than 28 years of age as at 31st March 2011

- NYSC discharge certificate or proof of exemption.

Please note that this exercise is targeted at HND certificate holders in the stated disciplines. No applications outside the listed criteria will be processed.

Job Remuneration 
NB Plc offers competitive remuneration, in addition to health care and other welfare packages.

Application Deadline is 7th March 2011

CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE

Chevening Scholarship Information for Postgraduates 28 February,2011

Chevening Scholarship for Postgraduates Studies (Nigeria,Uganda,South Africa)

A prestigious award to fund your UK postgraduate studiesChevening Scholarship Information for Postgraduates

Are you a future leader who is already experienced in your chosen profession and would like to further develop your career with a postgraduate course in the UK? Then the Chevening Scholarship could be right for you.

What is the Chevening Scholarship Programme?

The Chevening Scholarship Programme is a prestigious awards scheme that funds international postgraduate students who want to study in the UK for one academic year.

Funded by the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office and administered by the British Council, the scheme operates in over 150 countries and annually provides funding for over 2,300 scholars.

Why should I choose a Chevening Scholarship?
This is a prestigious award that gives you the chance to experience a world-renowned educational system. In addition, it provides you with the opportunity to experience UK life and meet other Chevening scholars. Once you become a Chevening scholar, you will discover a lot of opportunities to develop your career and become a future leader in your field. Hear from the Chevening scholars themselves.
Who can apply?

You can apply for a Chevening scholarship if:
You are a postgraduate student who can prove your academic success and who has already begun a career in your chosen field.
You you have between two and five years working experience (depending on the country you are applying in), with an excellent track record illustrating your achievements and your potential to use the skills gained during your scholarship to make a difference in your country.
You have achieved an excellent mark for you undergraduate degree and can provide a transcript of your academic record. Specific academic requirements are available from the British Council offices in your country.
You are 21 years or older (there are upper age limits for specific countries so please ensure you check this during your applications process).
You are a resident in your country when you apply and provide your birth certificate (with translation).
You must have good English language skills (most UK Higher Education institutions require a minimum IELTS of 6.5 for admission into postgraduate courses).
When to apply ?
Applications are only open at certain times of the year and differ per country. The dates will be advertised here on this site and in the local newspapers.
Which countries are open?

Country Closing Date Advert
Nigeria Wednesday 16 March 2011 Download
Uganda Friday 18 March 2011 Download
South Africa Friday 25 March 2011 Download
What are the areas of study?

Applicants will normally be selected from those who wish to take courses in:
Economics
Finance
Banking
Law
Human rights
Public administration
Management
Project planning
Media
Political science
International relations
Diplomatic training
Environmental studies

Although applicants for other courses (as varied as counter-terrorism, religion and energy/climate change) may be considered. You are expected to show a commitment to return to your country, where you will contribute to the country’s socio-economic development using the new skills and knowledge acquired during your stay in the UK.
How to apply?

You will need to submit the following documents to us when the application season is open:
Complete the application online or download the application forms (MS Word or PDF) depending on the country. Please refer to advert within the ‘Which countries are open?’ header.
Birth certificate (with translation).
Supporting letters from two referees.
Photocopies of academic certificates.
Transcript/record of exams that you have passed.

I have more questions, who should I ask?
If your questions are not covered here, please have a look at the Chevening website. You can also join the Chevening Facebook page. If you are still not satisfied by the answers; contact the British Council office close to you.

The deVere Group Job Opportunities. Saturday 26, Feb 2011

The deVere Group is the largest independent international group of international financial advisers which provides expatriates and global international investors financial advice for their medium to long term investments. We typically assist clients in retirement and education planning as providing for the future has become more important than ever.

With 50,000 clients worldwide and $7 billion of funds under administration, the deVere Group is expanding. We work closely with a number of leading fund houses to provide a top quality service to all of our clients globally and as a result of some major successes we continue to grow. This is why we want to hear from you.

As we continue to expand, we are looking for exceptional international financial advisers in order to continue our global expansion. We are looking for those motivated and determined individuals who strive to achieve their goal and targets.

If you are looking for your international financial adviser role to allow you:

* To progress within an ever growing company that can offer you outstanding prospects for exceptional career development.
* A professional training programme on which to build foundations and participation in the internationally recognised financial adviser qualification from CISI.
* An opportunity to earn an extremely competitive salary.
* The opportunity to work overseas in one of our global office locations.

Then we can offer our international financial advisers all of this and more.

As an international financial adviser with the deVere Group you have the opportunity to build a solid foundation for your career with great training and development skills provided. We encourage our financial advisers to grow within the company whether they are Dubai financial advisers, or based in Belgium.

If you think you have what it takes to become a hugely successful international financial adviser in the deVere Group, we want to hear from you.

If you are interested in a role within the deVere Group Apply Today.