Maersk Line, the worlds leading shipping company, is looking for a self starting and driven individual to be part of our newly established Maersk Line Graduate Programme.
If you are a University graduate with strong leadership aspirations, then we want you for our Nigeria Office in Lagos.
The Maersk Line Graduate Programme is a global two-year programme that covers two fixed rotations within the Maersk Line core business areas: Commercial, Operations and Network & Product.
Through your rotations, you will obtain a thorough knowledge of the way we operate, develop a full understanding of end-to-end processes and achieve a high level of commercial awareness as well as benefit from management and leadership training and experience.
You will join a team of highly competent colleagues that will be responsible for jointly reaching the objectives of your department. Your manager will continually provide you with individual sparring so that you can develop professionally and personally. Being part of our global shipping programme, you will meet your fellow Maersk Line Graduate Programme participants from all over the world in various seminars where you will receive leadership and cross-functional training. In addition, you will participate in e-based case studies and business simulations.
Upon completion of the Maersk Line Graduate Programme, we envision that you will be ready to take up a managerial position where you will continue to develop your leadership skills to further your A.P. Moller – Maersk career.
General Requirements
You will need to hold a Masters Degree in a Business related discipline and must have at least two years previous work experience via internships, industry placements or other relevant jobs. Prior shipping knowledge is not a pre-requisite.
You must possess a strong personal desire to get things done all the time and you must be mature and able to work independently and take initiative. Maersk Line operates globally, you must thrive in a truly international environment; your English skills (spoken and written) must be way above average. Previous extensive personal travel could be an advantage.
Age Limit: Not more than 27 years.
How to Apply
If you wish to apply for the programme, please submit your application via the online application form on our job portal at www.maerskline.com
Application receipt closes on the 9th of September, 2009.
Shortlisted candidates will be requested to take an Assessment Test as part of the recruitment process
Click here for more information
Monday, August 31, 2009
Actionaid: Human Resource & OD Manager
ActionAid is an international Non- governmental organisation registered in the Netherlands with headquarters in Johannesburg South Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia and the Americans 22 of these country programmes, affiliates or associates are in Africa and are been led to by Africans.
To effectively remain proactive and consolidate on the new strategy, AAN is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the position of Human Resource & Organization Development Manager.
Person Specialisations
Education/Qualification
First degree and masters in social sciences, Arts or Humanities is essential.
Specialisation in Human Resources Management is desirable.
Experience
.At least 15 years minimum working experiences essential.
.At least 7 years HR/OD experience at senior management position, in a large organisation with .experience in Human Resource Planning, recruitment, design and implementation of progressive HR strategies, systems, procedures and practices is essential.
.Understanding of gender issues in development and demonstrable commitment to promoting gender equity within the organisation is desirable.
.HR/OD experience in an international NGO is desirable.
Skills / Abilities
.Excellent management & leadership skills is essential.Excellent conceptual, analytical, .documentation and presentation skills are essential.
.Excellent skills in facilitation and capacity building for inter- linkages amongst staffs, partners & stakeholders are essential.
.Excellent planning and prioritization skills are essential.
.Ability to think strategically with strong analytical/ problem solving skills is essential.
.Excellent financial skills are desirable.
.Membership of related professional institutions is an added advantage.
Personal Qualities
.Demonstrate commitment to supportive team working.
.Creative and takes initiative.
.Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment.
.Effective IT skills.
.Willing to work additional hours at crucial times.
.Written and oral communications skills.
All interested candidates should fill in the application form as accessed from the application pack from our website. The application pack contains the vacancy announcement, job description and application form. Only electronically completed forms will be entertained and should be mailed to vacancy.nigeria@actionaid.org.
Applications will only be considered if submitted on AAN’s standard application forms. Application email subject line must clearly state position applied for. Applications will not be considered otherwise.
Deadline is 6th September 2009
Click here to dowload form.
To effectively remain proactive and consolidate on the new strategy, AAN is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the position of Human Resource & Organization Development Manager.
Person Specialisations
Education/Qualification
First degree and masters in social sciences, Arts or Humanities is essential.
Specialisation in Human Resources Management is desirable.
Experience
.At least 15 years minimum working experiences essential.
.At least 7 years HR/OD experience at senior management position, in a large organisation with .experience in Human Resource Planning, recruitment, design and implementation of progressive HR strategies, systems, procedures and practices is essential.
.Understanding of gender issues in development and demonstrable commitment to promoting gender equity within the organisation is desirable.
.HR/OD experience in an international NGO is desirable.
Skills / Abilities
.Excellent management & leadership skills is essential.Excellent conceptual, analytical, .documentation and presentation skills are essential.
.Excellent skills in facilitation and capacity building for inter- linkages amongst staffs, partners & stakeholders are essential.
.Excellent planning and prioritization skills are essential.
.Ability to think strategically with strong analytical/ problem solving skills is essential.
.Excellent financial skills are desirable.
.Membership of related professional institutions is an added advantage.
Personal Qualities
.Demonstrate commitment to supportive team working.
.Creative and takes initiative.
.Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment.
.Effective IT skills.
.Willing to work additional hours at crucial times.
.Written and oral communications skills.
All interested candidates should fill in the application form as accessed from the application pack from our website. The application pack contains the vacancy announcement, job description and application form. Only electronically completed forms will be entertained and should be mailed to vacancy.nigeria@actionaid.org.
Applications will only be considered if submitted on AAN’s standard application forms. Application email subject line must clearly state position applied for. Applications will not be considered otherwise.
Deadline is 6th September 2009
Click here to dowload form.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Reckitt Benckiser Recruiting!
Reckitt Benckiser is a global success story: a world leader in the global household, health and personal care sectors. Our offer is simple – bigger, better and more competitive opportunities to develop a rewarding career at the very forefront of FMCG. We are listed on the UK stock exchange and rank 23rd in the FTSE 100.
Our success is led by our Powerbrands – big-name brands like Finish, Vanish, Dettol and Veet that aim to achieve global market leadership. Through them we’ve become No.1 in the vast majority of markets and categories in which we compete. Backing up our Powerbrands is a great portfolio of local hero brands. We operate in no fewer than 60 countries, while our brands are sold across 180. Our people are the power behind these brands – around 23,000 talented, driven and entrepreneurial individuals, all working together.
The following job opportunities exist:
1. Utilities/Electrical supervisor, with Electrical/Electronics background, and responsible for the following:
Operations and maintenance of Generators
Operations and maintenance of Boilers
Operations and Maintenance of Air compressors
Operations and maintenance of Water treatment plant.
General Electrical maintenance.
General facilities maintenance.
2. SHE Coordinator, with Engineering background, and very strong experience on SHE management systems in factories.
If you are interested, please forward your cv to
oluremi.bodunrin@reckittbenckiser.com
Our success is led by our Powerbrands – big-name brands like Finish, Vanish, Dettol and Veet that aim to achieve global market leadership. Through them we’ve become No.1 in the vast majority of markets and categories in which we compete. Backing up our Powerbrands is a great portfolio of local hero brands. We operate in no fewer than 60 countries, while our brands are sold across 180. Our people are the power behind these brands – around 23,000 talented, driven and entrepreneurial individuals, all working together.
The following job opportunities exist:
1. Utilities/Electrical supervisor, with Electrical/Electronics background, and responsible for the following:
Operations and maintenance of Generators
Operations and maintenance of Boilers
Operations and Maintenance of Air compressors
Operations and maintenance of Water treatment plant.
General Electrical maintenance.
General facilities maintenance.
2. SHE Coordinator, with Engineering background, and very strong experience on SHE management systems in factories.
If you are interested, please forward your cv to
oluremi.bodunrin@reckittbenckiser.com
Friday, August 28, 2009
UNDP Recruiting!
UNDP: Programme Analyst, Environmental
UNDP is recruiting for a Programme Analyst – Environmental Governance to be based in Abuja. The Programme Analyst analyzes environmental, climate change and energy services trends and issues in the country and assists in formulating strategies for implementing UNDP environment programmes.
Apart from carrying out environment mapping and assessment, the Programme Analyst will also be responsible for formulation, management and evaluation of programme activities within his/her portfolio, provides policy advice services.
He/she will also participate in mainstreaming environment, climate change, energy, and community based development programmes, and capacity building initiatives into programme activities.
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of key functions:
Implementation of environment programme strategies with particular emphasis on Environmental governance, climate change and energy services.
Management of the CO’s biodiversity and energy services programmes.
Creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy for environment programmes.
Provision of top quality policy advice services to the Government and facilitation of knowledge building and management on sustainable environmental management and other related issues.
1. As a member of the Governance of Environmental Resources and Risks Programme, ensures implementation of programme strategies focusing on achievement of the following results: Thorough analysis and research of the environmental resource management situation in the country and preparation of substantive inputs to CCA, UNDAF, CPD, CPAP and other documents.
Identification of areas for support and interventions within the environment and related areas
Country Office business processes mapping and preparation of the content of internal standard Operating Procedures in results management.
Scan policy environment and undertake impact assessment of CO environmental programmes.
2. Ensures effective management of the CO environment and energy services programme and related activities focusing on quality control from formulation to implementation of the country programme achieving the following results: Effective application of RBM tools, establishment of management targets (BSC) and monitoring achievement of results. Design and formulate CO environment programme and translating UNDP priorities into local interventions.
Introduction of performance indicators, success criteria, cost recovery, targets and milestones.
Coordination of programme implementation with the executing agencies.
Initiation of projects, presentation of project to PAC, entering project into Atlas, finalization of contribution agreement; determination of required revisions; coordination of the mandatory and budget re-phasing exercises, closure of projects through review.
Programme Analyst performs, where delegated authority is granted, the role of Manager Level 1 in Atlas for POs and vouchers approval, participates in recruitment processes for projects.
Financial and substantive monitoring and evaluation of the projects, identification of operational and financial problems and development of solutions. Participation in audit of NEX projects.
Evaluation of the programme impact. Monitoring and analysis of the programme environment, timely readjustment in portfolio.
3. Ensures creation of strategic partnership and implementation of resource mobilization strategy focusing on the following results: Development of partnerships on sustainable development initiatives with UN agencies, international financial institutions, bilateral and multilateral donors, government institutions, organized private sector, civil society organizations and other stakeholders. This should be based on the strategic goals of UNDP, country’s needs and donors’ priorities.
Analysis and research of information on donors, preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation and identification of opportunities for initiating new projects, active contributions to the overall office effort in resource mobilization.
4. Ensures provision of top quality policy advise services to the government and facilitate knowledge building and management focusing on the following results:
Identification of sources of information related to environment policy-driven issues. Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learnt directly linked to the CO’s environment programme policy goals.
Development of policies and institutions that will address the country problems and needs in collaboration with the Government and other strategic partners.
Sound contribution to knowledge networks and communities of practice on sustainable development initiatives.
Organization of trainings for the operation and project staff on programme issues particularly on environment programmes.
5. Perform any additional tasks as requested by the Team Leader. The key results have impact on the overall success of the Country Offices programme and the design, operation and programming of activities, creation of strategic partnerships as well as reaching resource mobilization targets.
In specific terms, it impacts the following results areas:
Environmental policy articulation and advisory services promoted.
The CO’s overall environmental governance and climate change strategy implementation enhanced.
Team-building and management strengthened.
Donor intelligence and strategic partnership improved.
Resource mobilization and management improved.
Policy advocacy promoted.
Competencies
Corporate:
Demonstrates integrity and fairness, by modeling the UN/UNDP’s values and ethical standards.
Promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of UNDP.
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Functional:
Strong ability to apply various local governance and local area development approaches to the specific context, including translating these into effective policy and programme interventions in the field.
Strong analytical, negotiation and communication skills, including ability to produce high quality practical advisory reports and knowledge products.
Professional and/or academic experience in one or more of the areas of practice/thematic area.
Leadership:
Ability to conceptualize and convey strategic vision from the spectrum of global development experience.
Knowledge and expertise in UNDP’s programming processes. Proven ability to contribute to a practice area and drive for results with a strong knowledge of results-based management and budgeting.
Managing Relationships:
Demonstrated well developed people management and organizational skills and strong ability to work within teams. Creating an enabling environment, mentoring and developing staff.
Excellent negotiating and networking skills.
Strong resource mobilization and partnering skills.
Managing Complexity:
Ability to address global development issues.
Substantive knowledge and understanding of development cooperation with the ability to support the practice architecture of UNDP and inter-disciplinary issues. Demonstrated substantive contributions and ability to integrate global knowledge with broader strategic, policy and operational objectives.
Knowledge Management and Learning:
Ability to strongly promote and build knowledge products and a sound global network of institutional and individual contacts. Promotes knowledge management in UNDP and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example. Seeks and applies knowledge, information and best practices from within and outside of UNDP.
Provides constructive coaching and feedback.
Required Skills and Experience
Education: Advanced University Degree (Masters or above) in Environmental Science, Natural/Geo-Sciences or a relevant social or natural science.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in environment or related areas, demonstrating both advisory and project management skills.
Evidence of substantive knowledge, including ideally publications (e.g. papers), on environment or related areas. Experience in working with international development agencies.Familiarity in working with sub-national governments is highly desirable.
Language Requirements: Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English. Working knowledge of any of the three Nigerian major languages would be an advantage.
Deadline is 9th September 2009.
Click here to apply online.
UNDP is recruiting for a Programme Analyst – Environmental Governance to be based in Abuja. The Programme Analyst analyzes environmental, climate change and energy services trends and issues in the country and assists in formulating strategies for implementing UNDP environment programmes.
Apart from carrying out environment mapping and assessment, the Programme Analyst will also be responsible for formulation, management and evaluation of programme activities within his/her portfolio, provides policy advice services.
He/she will also participate in mainstreaming environment, climate change, energy, and community based development programmes, and capacity building initiatives into programme activities.
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of key functions:
Implementation of environment programme strategies with particular emphasis on Environmental governance, climate change and energy services.
Management of the CO’s biodiversity and energy services programmes.
Creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy for environment programmes.
Provision of top quality policy advice services to the Government and facilitation of knowledge building and management on sustainable environmental management and other related issues.
1. As a member of the Governance of Environmental Resources and Risks Programme, ensures implementation of programme strategies focusing on achievement of the following results: Thorough analysis and research of the environmental resource management situation in the country and preparation of substantive inputs to CCA, UNDAF, CPD, CPAP and other documents.
Identification of areas for support and interventions within the environment and related areas
Country Office business processes mapping and preparation of the content of internal standard Operating Procedures in results management.
Scan policy environment and undertake impact assessment of CO environmental programmes.
2. Ensures effective management of the CO environment and energy services programme and related activities focusing on quality control from formulation to implementation of the country programme achieving the following results: Effective application of RBM tools, establishment of management targets (BSC) and monitoring achievement of results. Design and formulate CO environment programme and translating UNDP priorities into local interventions.
Introduction of performance indicators, success criteria, cost recovery, targets and milestones.
Coordination of programme implementation with the executing agencies.
Initiation of projects, presentation of project to PAC, entering project into Atlas, finalization of contribution agreement; determination of required revisions; coordination of the mandatory and budget re-phasing exercises, closure of projects through review.
Programme Analyst performs, where delegated authority is granted, the role of Manager Level 1 in Atlas for POs and vouchers approval, participates in recruitment processes for projects.
Financial and substantive monitoring and evaluation of the projects, identification of operational and financial problems and development of solutions. Participation in audit of NEX projects.
Evaluation of the programme impact. Monitoring and analysis of the programme environment, timely readjustment in portfolio.
3. Ensures creation of strategic partnership and implementation of resource mobilization strategy focusing on the following results: Development of partnerships on sustainable development initiatives with UN agencies, international financial institutions, bilateral and multilateral donors, government institutions, organized private sector, civil society organizations and other stakeholders. This should be based on the strategic goals of UNDP, country’s needs and donors’ priorities.
Analysis and research of information on donors, preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation and identification of opportunities for initiating new projects, active contributions to the overall office effort in resource mobilization.
4. Ensures provision of top quality policy advise services to the government and facilitate knowledge building and management focusing on the following results:
Identification of sources of information related to environment policy-driven issues. Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learnt directly linked to the CO’s environment programme policy goals.
Development of policies and institutions that will address the country problems and needs in collaboration with the Government and other strategic partners.
Sound contribution to knowledge networks and communities of practice on sustainable development initiatives.
Organization of trainings for the operation and project staff on programme issues particularly on environment programmes.
5. Perform any additional tasks as requested by the Team Leader. The key results have impact on the overall success of the Country Offices programme and the design, operation and programming of activities, creation of strategic partnerships as well as reaching resource mobilization targets.
In specific terms, it impacts the following results areas:
Environmental policy articulation and advisory services promoted.
The CO’s overall environmental governance and climate change strategy implementation enhanced.
Team-building and management strengthened.
Donor intelligence and strategic partnership improved.
Resource mobilization and management improved.
Policy advocacy promoted.
Competencies
Corporate:
Demonstrates integrity and fairness, by modeling the UN/UNDP’s values and ethical standards.
Promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of UNDP.
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Functional:
Strong ability to apply various local governance and local area development approaches to the specific context, including translating these into effective policy and programme interventions in the field.
Strong analytical, negotiation and communication skills, including ability to produce high quality practical advisory reports and knowledge products.
Professional and/or academic experience in one or more of the areas of practice/thematic area.
Leadership:
Ability to conceptualize and convey strategic vision from the spectrum of global development experience.
Knowledge and expertise in UNDP’s programming processes. Proven ability to contribute to a practice area and drive for results with a strong knowledge of results-based management and budgeting.
Managing Relationships:
Demonstrated well developed people management and organizational skills and strong ability to work within teams. Creating an enabling environment, mentoring and developing staff.
Excellent negotiating and networking skills.
Strong resource mobilization and partnering skills.
Managing Complexity:
Ability to address global development issues.
Substantive knowledge and understanding of development cooperation with the ability to support the practice architecture of UNDP and inter-disciplinary issues. Demonstrated substantive contributions and ability to integrate global knowledge with broader strategic, policy and operational objectives.
Knowledge Management and Learning:
Ability to strongly promote and build knowledge products and a sound global network of institutional and individual contacts. Promotes knowledge management in UNDP and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example. Seeks and applies knowledge, information and best practices from within and outside of UNDP.
Provides constructive coaching and feedback.
Required Skills and Experience
Education: Advanced University Degree (Masters or above) in Environmental Science, Natural/Geo-Sciences or a relevant social or natural science.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in environment or related areas, demonstrating both advisory and project management skills.
Evidence of substantive knowledge, including ideally publications (e.g. papers), on environment or related areas. Experience in working with international development agencies.Familiarity in working with sub-national governments is highly desirable.
Language Requirements: Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English. Working knowledge of any of the three Nigerian major languages would be an advantage.
Deadline is 9th September 2009.
Click here to apply online.
UNDP Recruiting!
UNDP: Finance Officer (Administration)
UNDP is recruiting for a Finance Officer to be based in Abuja. The Finance Officer will work under the supervision of the Senior Project Coordinator and the Representative, UNODC. This position encompasses NGA/S08 project financial functions as well as related processes within UNODC and UNDP.
It also includes sub-functional specialities such as budgeting, procurement, and human resource administration.
Duties and Responsibilities
Accountabilities:
Within delegated authority, the Finance Officer (Administration) will be responsible for the following duties:
Budget and finance
Reviews and analyses data with respect to the finalization of cost estimates and budget proposals, in terms of staff and non-staff requirements.
Provides support to managers with respect to the elaboration of resource requirements for budget submissions/revisions.
Reviews, analyses and provides input into finalization of project and related CONIG budgets.
Monitors budget implementation and determines/recommends reallocation of funds when and where necessary.
Monitors expenditures to ensure that they remain within authorized levels.
Administers and monitors budget resources, including review of agreements and cost plans, ensuring compliance with UN regulations and rules and established policies and procedures.
Prepares relevant documentation with respect to budget performance submissions.
Advises senior management and project coordinators on all aspects of accounts maintenance, budget control, incomes and other financial issues regarding projects implementation, i.e. obligations and future programme/projects budgetary implications.
Acts as Approving Officer for project and CONIG budgets, ensuring the payment is made against a recorded commitment and requested for goods and services which have been delivered and not paid before, availability of funds against budget lines. Maintains list of authorized personnel to make payments.
Supervises the closing of the monthly accounts, assists in ensuring timely submission of Management Expenditures data to HQ and the requested financial reports to UNDP; reconciliation and replenishment of bank accounts.
Acts as a Focal Point of UNODC Management Ledger system for financial reporting.
Keeps abreast of and maintains contact with officials of local banks and other financial institutions on changes in national law, financial procedures and regulations and matters pertaining to maintenance of office bank accounts, information on exchange rates.
Ensures strategic financial resource management: Advises senior management staff on co-financing modalities & arrangements, suggests measures for adequate optional utilization of projects funds, and recommends cost savings and redeployments as appropriate.
Acts as key interface for internal audits and accounts examinations.
Maintains corporate automated financial systems (ProFi, FOML); supervises upgrades and integrations; trains operations support and other finance staff on their application.
Establish and maintain a set of sound policies, procedures, standards and tools which are consistent with UN policy and practice in order to ensure proper accounting, financial management and control.
Human resource management
Assist the project managers and involved Field Office staff in carrying out actions covering the entire span of human resource activities, ensuring consistency in the application of UN rules and procedure.
Maintains an overview of all project-financed human resources and the development of HR cost against approved project budgets.
Advises project managers on amendments and changes in HR cost and entitlements and resulting amendment requirements of project budgets.
Provide expert advice with respect to conditions of service, duties and responsibilities, and privileges and entitlements under the Staff Rules and Regulations.
General administration
Keeps up-to-date on documents/reports/guidelines that have a bearing on matters related to programme/project budget, ensuring compliance with United Nations policies and procedures.
Produce reports for management regarding financial/administrative project issues.
Supervise administrative staff and/or provide advice to others on administration, financial administration and management information issues and practises (including procurement of supplies and services; transport, travel and traffic, communications, engineering and information technology support and provision of local utilities and service requirements).
Guide and advise the Administrative Assistant in preparation and implementation of the local procurement plan, taking into account the most effective use of resources.
Provide expert guidance and leadership to team members on admin/finance matters.
Perform other related duties as required.
Work implies frequent interaction with the following:
Project managers and country Office staff, and HQ staff in the Division for Management, Financial Resources.
Management Service, Human Resources Management Service (Budget, finance, accounts and administrative officers in UNODC HQ). UNDP and UNHOUSE operational managers and experts, finance officers from counterpart and partner organizations. Banks and finance units in Nigeria.
Results Expected:Effective running of financial operations in line with project requirements and rules, and with UN regulations.
Provision of timely and accurate support to financial project management. Improved administration and reporting of approved budgets, and effective support to project managers in their programming and budgetary practices.
Competencies
Corporate Responsibility & teamwork:
Serves and promotes the vision, mission, values, and strategic goals of UNODC.
Plans, prioritizes, and delivers tasks on time.
Participates effectively in a team-based, information-sharing environment, collaborating and cooperating with others.
Responds flexibly & positively to change through active involvement.
Accepts additional responsibilities as required by the demands of service.
People Skills:
Recognizes & responds appropriately to the ideas, interests, & concerns of others; gives credit to the contributions of others.
Promotes a learning environment; facilitates the development of individual and team competencies.
Interacts with success in a diverse environment.
Partnering & Networking:
Initiates and sustains relationships with key constituents (internal/external).
Seeks and applies knowledge, information, and best practices from within and outside UNODC.
Results-Orientation:
Plans and produces quality results to meet established goals.
Establishes clear performance goals, standards, & responsibilities; manages them accordingly.
Innovation & Judgment
Contributes creative, practical ideas and approaches to deal with challenging situations.
Pursues own personal and professional development.
Communication:
Formulates written information clearly and persuasively.
Presents oral information clearly and persuasively.
Job Knowledge & Expertise
Demonstrates substantive and technical knowledge to meet responsibilities and post requirements with excellence.
Executes day-to-day tasks systematically & efficiently.
Uses Information Technology effectively as a tool and resource.
Is motivated & demonstrates a capacity to pursue personal development & learn.
Required Skills and Experience
Education: Advanced University degree (Masters degree or equivalent), preferably in business administration, finance, accounting or a relevant combination of academic qualification. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience: S/he should have At least 7 years progressively responsible experience in finance, administration, budget, business administration or related area, including several years of experience in work with international organizations and development partners in Nigeria
Language Requirements:
Fluency in oral and written English; knowledge of a second official UN language an advantage.
Other Skills Training and/or experience in public management, management innovations and development.
Technological Awareness Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in WORD and EXCEL processing, and relevant financial reporting and accounting systems (such as PROFI, IMIS, FOML, ATLAS, and other systems)
Deadline is 9th September 2009.
Click here to apply online.
UNDP is recruiting for a Finance Officer to be based in Abuja. The Finance Officer will work under the supervision of the Senior Project Coordinator and the Representative, UNODC. This position encompasses NGA/S08 project financial functions as well as related processes within UNODC and UNDP.
It also includes sub-functional specialities such as budgeting, procurement, and human resource administration.
Duties and Responsibilities
Accountabilities:
Within delegated authority, the Finance Officer (Administration) will be responsible for the following duties:
Budget and finance
Reviews and analyses data with respect to the finalization of cost estimates and budget proposals, in terms of staff and non-staff requirements.
Provides support to managers with respect to the elaboration of resource requirements for budget submissions/revisions.
Reviews, analyses and provides input into finalization of project and related CONIG budgets.
Monitors budget implementation and determines/recommends reallocation of funds when and where necessary.
Monitors expenditures to ensure that they remain within authorized levels.
Administers and monitors budget resources, including review of agreements and cost plans, ensuring compliance with UN regulations and rules and established policies and procedures.
Prepares relevant documentation with respect to budget performance submissions.
Advises senior management and project coordinators on all aspects of accounts maintenance, budget control, incomes and other financial issues regarding projects implementation, i.e. obligations and future programme/projects budgetary implications.
Acts as Approving Officer for project and CONIG budgets, ensuring the payment is made against a recorded commitment and requested for goods and services which have been delivered and not paid before, availability of funds against budget lines. Maintains list of authorized personnel to make payments.
Supervises the closing of the monthly accounts, assists in ensuring timely submission of Management Expenditures data to HQ and the requested financial reports to UNDP; reconciliation and replenishment of bank accounts.
Acts as a Focal Point of UNODC Management Ledger system for financial reporting.
Keeps abreast of and maintains contact with officials of local banks and other financial institutions on changes in national law, financial procedures and regulations and matters pertaining to maintenance of office bank accounts, information on exchange rates.
Ensures strategic financial resource management: Advises senior management staff on co-financing modalities & arrangements, suggests measures for adequate optional utilization of projects funds, and recommends cost savings and redeployments as appropriate.
Acts as key interface for internal audits and accounts examinations.
Maintains corporate automated financial systems (ProFi, FOML); supervises upgrades and integrations; trains operations support and other finance staff on their application.
Establish and maintain a set of sound policies, procedures, standards and tools which are consistent with UN policy and practice in order to ensure proper accounting, financial management and control.
Human resource management
Assist the project managers and involved Field Office staff in carrying out actions covering the entire span of human resource activities, ensuring consistency in the application of UN rules and procedure.
Maintains an overview of all project-financed human resources and the development of HR cost against approved project budgets.
Advises project managers on amendments and changes in HR cost and entitlements and resulting amendment requirements of project budgets.
Provide expert advice with respect to conditions of service, duties and responsibilities, and privileges and entitlements under the Staff Rules and Regulations.
General administration
Keeps up-to-date on documents/reports/guidelines that have a bearing on matters related to programme/project budget, ensuring compliance with United Nations policies and procedures.
Produce reports for management regarding financial/administrative project issues.
Supervise administrative staff and/or provide advice to others on administration, financial administration and management information issues and practises (including procurement of supplies and services; transport, travel and traffic, communications, engineering and information technology support and provision of local utilities and service requirements).
Guide and advise the Administrative Assistant in preparation and implementation of the local procurement plan, taking into account the most effective use of resources.
Provide expert guidance and leadership to team members on admin/finance matters.
Perform other related duties as required.
Work implies frequent interaction with the following:
Project managers and country Office staff, and HQ staff in the Division for Management, Financial Resources.
Management Service, Human Resources Management Service (Budget, finance, accounts and administrative officers in UNODC HQ). UNDP and UNHOUSE operational managers and experts, finance officers from counterpart and partner organizations. Banks and finance units in Nigeria.
Results Expected:Effective running of financial operations in line with project requirements and rules, and with UN regulations.
Provision of timely and accurate support to financial project management. Improved administration and reporting of approved budgets, and effective support to project managers in their programming and budgetary practices.
Competencies
Corporate Responsibility & teamwork:
Serves and promotes the vision, mission, values, and strategic goals of UNODC.
Plans, prioritizes, and delivers tasks on time.
Participates effectively in a team-based, information-sharing environment, collaborating and cooperating with others.
Responds flexibly & positively to change through active involvement.
Accepts additional responsibilities as required by the demands of service.
People Skills:
Recognizes & responds appropriately to the ideas, interests, & concerns of others; gives credit to the contributions of others.
Promotes a learning environment; facilitates the development of individual and team competencies.
Interacts with success in a diverse environment.
Partnering & Networking:
Initiates and sustains relationships with key constituents (internal/external).
Seeks and applies knowledge, information, and best practices from within and outside UNODC.
Results-Orientation:
Plans and produces quality results to meet established goals.
Establishes clear performance goals, standards, & responsibilities; manages them accordingly.
Innovation & Judgment
Contributes creative, practical ideas and approaches to deal with challenging situations.
Pursues own personal and professional development.
Communication:
Formulates written information clearly and persuasively.
Presents oral information clearly and persuasively.
Job Knowledge & Expertise
Demonstrates substantive and technical knowledge to meet responsibilities and post requirements with excellence.
Executes day-to-day tasks systematically & efficiently.
Uses Information Technology effectively as a tool and resource.
Is motivated & demonstrates a capacity to pursue personal development & learn.
Required Skills and Experience
Education: Advanced University degree (Masters degree or equivalent), preferably in business administration, finance, accounting or a relevant combination of academic qualification. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience: S/he should have At least 7 years progressively responsible experience in finance, administration, budget, business administration or related area, including several years of experience in work with international organizations and development partners in Nigeria
Language Requirements:
Fluency in oral and written English; knowledge of a second official UN language an advantage.
Other Skills Training and/or experience in public management, management innovations and development.
Technological Awareness Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in WORD and EXCEL processing, and relevant financial reporting and accounting systems (such as PROFI, IMIS, FOML, ATLAS, and other systems)
Deadline is 9th September 2009.
Click here to apply online.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Cisco Nigeria Recruiting!
Cisco Nigeria: Wireless Solutions Architect
Cisco enables people to make powerful connections-whether in business, education, philanthropy, or creativity. Cisco hardware, software, and service offerings are used to create the Internet solutions that make networks possible-providing easy access to information anywhere, at any time.
Cisco seeks a Network Consulting Engineer to help customers maximize network availability and functionality to achieve their business goals. The NCE delivers the technologies, solutions and services customers need to expertly manage their networks. In this role, you will be “Cisco’s face to the customer,” working in a fast-paced, high-impact environment as a visible contributor delivering on our commtments.
The ideal candidate is a creative problem solver, comfortable with challenging the status quo and rapidly responding to escalated issues. With a seasoned mix of broad networking knowledge and specific area expertise, as well as excellent Customer Relationship Management (CRM) skills, you’re well positioned to become a trusted advisor capable of building solid, long-term relationships with customers.
Wireless Network Consulting Engineer to support Enterprise WLAN and/or Outdoor Wireless Mesh accounts in the Cisco Services Wireless Consulting Practice.
Responsible for the delivery of Wireless Planning, Design, Implementation & Optimization Services to Cisco’s major accounts. Performs architectural planning and design along with configuration and integration support. Also provides operational support for complex, wireless network deployments. Identify & document design/architecture best practices for global Cisco Services adoption.
EDUCATION: Typically requires BSEE/CS or equivalent plus 5-10 years experience in a network engineering or telecommunications support environment. MS strongly preferred.
REQUIRED SKILLS:-In depth knowledge of Wireless technology
-RF Design, RF Survey/Engineering and RF troubleshooting skills
-IP Network Design skills
-Thorough understanding of WLAN security and network management
-Experience designing and deploying key WLAN applications including Secure Mobility, Voice over WLAN, Location Based Services, and Wireless Guest Access
-Expert level Inter-networking troubleshooting in a large scale network environment.
-Strong Technical Account management skills.
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
PREFERED SKILLS:
-CCIE
-CCIE-Wireless, CCNA-Wireless
-CWNA, CWSP, CWAP, CWNE
-CCNP, CCDP
-Project Management, leadership and mentoring skills.
-IP networking, LAN Switching, VoIP, etc.
-In-depth knowledge of network management, network availability, QOS & capacity planning.
Click here to apply online.
Cisco enables people to make powerful connections-whether in business, education, philanthropy, or creativity. Cisco hardware, software, and service offerings are used to create the Internet solutions that make networks possible-providing easy access to information anywhere, at any time.
Cisco seeks a Network Consulting Engineer to help customers maximize network availability and functionality to achieve their business goals. The NCE delivers the technologies, solutions and services customers need to expertly manage their networks. In this role, you will be “Cisco’s face to the customer,” working in a fast-paced, high-impact environment as a visible contributor delivering on our commtments.
The ideal candidate is a creative problem solver, comfortable with challenging the status quo and rapidly responding to escalated issues. With a seasoned mix of broad networking knowledge and specific area expertise, as well as excellent Customer Relationship Management (CRM) skills, you’re well positioned to become a trusted advisor capable of building solid, long-term relationships with customers.
Wireless Network Consulting Engineer to support Enterprise WLAN and/or Outdoor Wireless Mesh accounts in the Cisco Services Wireless Consulting Practice.
Responsible for the delivery of Wireless Planning, Design, Implementation & Optimization Services to Cisco’s major accounts. Performs architectural planning and design along with configuration and integration support. Also provides operational support for complex, wireless network deployments. Identify & document design/architecture best practices for global Cisco Services adoption.
EDUCATION: Typically requires BSEE/CS or equivalent plus 5-10 years experience in a network engineering or telecommunications support environment. MS strongly preferred.
REQUIRED SKILLS:-In depth knowledge of Wireless technology
-RF Design, RF Survey/Engineering and RF troubleshooting skills
-IP Network Design skills
-Thorough understanding of WLAN security and network management
-Experience designing and deploying key WLAN applications including Secure Mobility, Voice over WLAN, Location Based Services, and Wireless Guest Access
-Expert level Inter-networking troubleshooting in a large scale network environment.
-Strong Technical Account management skills.
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
PREFERED SKILLS:
-CCIE
-CCIE-Wireless, CCNA-Wireless
-CWNA, CWSP, CWAP, CWNE
-CCNP, CCDP
-Project Management, leadership and mentoring skills.
-IP networking, LAN Switching, VoIP, etc.
-In-depth knowledge of network management, network availability, QOS & capacity planning.
Click here to apply online.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Hewlett-Packard (HP) Recruiting!
Hewlett-Packard (HP): Graduate Program
Hewlett-Packard (HP) is the largest technology solutions provider in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and worldwide. The company’s offerings span from IT infrastructure, personal computing and access devices to global services and imaging and printing. Our customers are virtually everybody: consumers, small and medium sized companies, large corporations as well as Government institutions.
At HP we work across borders, and without limits. Global virtual teams share resources and pool their brainpower to solve business issues and meet personal goals. Each individual is valued for the unique skills, experiences and perspective he/she brings. That’s how ideas – and people – grow.
Now we are looking for the best talents to help us develop cutting edge technologies and grow in EMEA. We’ll invest in your intellectual ability, encourage early responsibility and support your ambition and progress. With our coaching, guidance and global reach, the future is yours to explore!
What do we offer?
We don’t expect you to already have specific technical skills or professional experience. That’s exactly what we will provide you with through our Graduate Development Program. HP gives you the opportunity to transition from a brand new graduate to a professional in Sales and / or Marketing or Finance or Sales Support Administration.
We will help you achieve this by putting a comprehensive individual development plan in place to ensure a structured and blended learning experience with extensive on-the-job, in-class and virtual training opportunities. A mentor will be assigned to you to give you support along the way as well as regular feedback on your performance and development.
While applying for the Graduate Development Program you will be able to choose which area of professional development interests you most.
You can choose one of the following:
Graduate Development Program: Product Marketing Analyst / Category management trainee
You will be part of a team that is usually specialized in product, channel or industry marketing. You will be also involved in the planning of advertising and promotional campaigns as well as trade shows.
Graduate Development Program: Sales Analyst/Sales Support Administrator
As a Sales Analyst, you will support the team with market and industry research, compile and analyze sales reports and contribute to sales events. Through training and hands-on experience you will gain product knowledge as well as insight in the complex operational processes behind a global supply chain and sales process. Throughout your development to a sales professional, you have to option to become an expert in Storage, Software, IT Services or Server solutions.
QualificationsWhat do we expect from you?
We’re looking for people who graduated from universities within the last 12 months or who will graduate within this academic year.
You can be a graduate in one of the following areas:
Business Studies / Marketing Management
Economics
Other Technical or Business Administration degrees
In addition, we are also looking for the following “extra qualifications”:
• Interpersonal skills: the ability to work well with people of all types and backgrounds
• Flexibility: a talent for adjusting quickly to rapid change
• Team Player: a reliable team member at work and beyond
• Analytical Abilities: an eye for detail, even in a general context
• Communication: an ability to communicate clearly and confidently in an international environment
• Commitment: the dedication to achieve your goals – and to continuous professional and personal development
• Personality: positive-thinking, with initiative and the ability to laugh – even at yourself
For more details and how to apply, visit HP website. Click on ‘Search Job in HP’. Enter the reference ‘job number’ 278026 and click search.
Click here and apply online.
Hewlett-Packard (HP) is the largest technology solutions provider in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and worldwide. The company’s offerings span from IT infrastructure, personal computing and access devices to global services and imaging and printing. Our customers are virtually everybody: consumers, small and medium sized companies, large corporations as well as Government institutions.
At HP we work across borders, and without limits. Global virtual teams share resources and pool their brainpower to solve business issues and meet personal goals. Each individual is valued for the unique skills, experiences and perspective he/she brings. That’s how ideas – and people – grow.
Now we are looking for the best talents to help us develop cutting edge technologies and grow in EMEA. We’ll invest in your intellectual ability, encourage early responsibility and support your ambition and progress. With our coaching, guidance and global reach, the future is yours to explore!
What do we offer?
We don’t expect you to already have specific technical skills or professional experience. That’s exactly what we will provide you with through our Graduate Development Program. HP gives you the opportunity to transition from a brand new graduate to a professional in Sales and / or Marketing or Finance or Sales Support Administration.
We will help you achieve this by putting a comprehensive individual development plan in place to ensure a structured and blended learning experience with extensive on-the-job, in-class and virtual training opportunities. A mentor will be assigned to you to give you support along the way as well as regular feedback on your performance and development.
While applying for the Graduate Development Program you will be able to choose which area of professional development interests you most.
You can choose one of the following:
Graduate Development Program: Product Marketing Analyst / Category management trainee
You will be part of a team that is usually specialized in product, channel or industry marketing. You will be also involved in the planning of advertising and promotional campaigns as well as trade shows.
Graduate Development Program: Sales Analyst/Sales Support Administrator
As a Sales Analyst, you will support the team with market and industry research, compile and analyze sales reports and contribute to sales events. Through training and hands-on experience you will gain product knowledge as well as insight in the complex operational processes behind a global supply chain and sales process. Throughout your development to a sales professional, you have to option to become an expert in Storage, Software, IT Services or Server solutions.
QualificationsWhat do we expect from you?
We’re looking for people who graduated from universities within the last 12 months or who will graduate within this academic year.
You can be a graduate in one of the following areas:
Business Studies / Marketing Management
Economics
Other Technical or Business Administration degrees
In addition, we are also looking for the following “extra qualifications”:
• Interpersonal skills: the ability to work well with people of all types and backgrounds
• Flexibility: a talent for adjusting quickly to rapid change
• Team Player: a reliable team member at work and beyond
• Analytical Abilities: an eye for detail, even in a general context
• Communication: an ability to communicate clearly and confidently in an international environment
• Commitment: the dedication to achieve your goals – and to continuous professional and personal development
• Personality: positive-thinking, with initiative and the ability to laugh – even at yourself
For more details and how to apply, visit HP website. Click on ‘Search Job in HP’. Enter the reference ‘job number’ 278026 and click search.
Click here and apply online.
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