Technical Aid Corps scheme is a viable volunteer programme operated by an African Country Across (ACP) countries. From independence, aid and technical assistance have been at the core of Nigeria’s foreign policy objectives.
TAC began in nineteen eighty seven to complement direct financial aid from Nigeria to ACP countries through skills exchange towards strengthening international understanding and cooperation.
The Federal Govt. of Nigeria in nineteen eighty seven established the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) scheme as a foreign policy tool that would serve specific national interests.
The statute establishing the scheme - Decree 27 – was signed into a law on twenty two January nineteen ninety three and officially documented on five May nineteen ninety three, thus giving it a legal backing and framework.
As an instrument of Nigeria’s foreign policy, the TAC programme is an alternative to directfinancial aid for African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) nations.
It is designed, not only to provide manpower assistance in all fields of human endeavour, but to also represent a practical demonstration of South-South cooperation. (South-South refers to underdeveloped and developing countries in the southern hemisphere).
Key objectives of the scheme are:
Sharing Nigeria’s know-how and expertise with other ACP countries
Giving assistance on the basis of assessed and perceived needs of recipient countries
Promoting cooperation and understanding between Nigeria and recipient countries
Facilitating meaningful contact between youths of Nigeria and those of recipient countries
Complementing other forms of assistance to ACP countries
Ensuring a streamlined programme of assistance to other developing countries
Acting as a channel through which South-South collaboration is enhanced
Establishing a presence in countries which, for economic reasons, Nigeria has no resident diplomatic mission.
Applications are invited from the following professionals:
1.Medicine:Professionals needed include General Practitioners
Cardiologists
Orthopaedic Surgeons
Pathologists
Pharmacologists
Hematologists
Histopathologists
Surgeons
Micro-biologists
Radiologists/CT-Scan
Urologists
Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Paediatricians
Psychiatrics
Forensic
Medicine
Physicians
Epidemiologists
Entomologists
Dermatologists
Neurologists
Anesthesiologists
Plastic Surgeons
Physiologists
Anatomists
Physiotherapists
Ophthalmic Retinal Surgeons
Optometrists
Occupational Therapists
Dentists
Endoscopists
Pharmacists
Radiographers
Radiologists
Laboratory Technologists
Laboratory Technicians
2.Nursing And Midwifery:
Midwives
Nurse Anaesthetists
Psychiatric Nurses
Theatre Nurses
Nurse Tutors
Nurse and Public Health Nurses. Etc
3.Teaching:
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Mathematics
English Language
Agriculture
History
Christian Religious Knowledge
Islamic Religious Knowledge
General Education
Home Economics
Microbiology
Biochemistry
Economics
Arts & Crafts
General Science
Vocational/Technical Education
Food Science Technology
Hotel Service
Tourism Studies specializing in travel operations
Special Education
Educational Administration
Educational Psychology
Curriculum Development
Childhood Education
Technical drawing
Economics
Business Education
Marketing
Purchasing
Banking and Finance
Accounting
Information technology
Geography and Health Science
X-Ray Technicians
Chemical Pathologists
Medical Electronic Engineers
Lep/TB Specialists
MO with Lep/TB Background or
Health Planners/Administrators
Clinical Chemists
4.Lecturers:
English Language
African Literature
Modern African History
English Literature
Linguistics
Theatre Arts
Library Science
Statistics
Computer Science
Mathematics
Architecture
Textile & Weaving
Music
Art & Crafts
Quantity Surveying
Land Surveying
Chemical Pathology
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Mass Communication
Organic Chemistry
Banking and Finance
Accounting
Business Administration
Coaches/Instructors in:
Football
Basketball
Boxing
Athletics
Physical Education
Biochemistry
Computer Programming & Technology
Geography
Sociology and Social work
Anthropology
History
Genetics
Botany
Zoology
International Relations
Comparative Government/Politics
International Law
Policy Analysis
Urban/Regional Economics
Urban Transportation Planning
Planning Theory
Environmental Planning
System Dynamics & Technology Policy
Research & Planning
Educational Administration
Curriculum Development
Testing and Evaluation
Educational Psychology
General Agriculture
Soil Science
Animal Science
Agriculture Economics
Wood science
Forest Science
Bio-diversity (Environmental Management)
Criminal Law
Torts
Family Law
Legal Research
Labour Law
Human Rights
Beef Cattle Production
Water resources
Animal Ecology
Rangeland management
Irrigation Agronomy
Tropical seed
Technology
Biometrics
Crop Protection
Plant Biotechnology
Cooperatives
Economics
Econometrics
Natural Resource Economics
Environmental Economics/Policy
Experimental Physics
Theoretical Physics
Bio-statistics ecology
Food Microbiology
Entomology
Environmental Microbiology/ Biotechnology
Vector Biology/ Parasitology
Quality Assurance
Laboratory management
Toxicology
5.Engineering:
Water resource/Hydraulic
Thermal Machine Design
Industrial
Manufacturing
Mineral Processing
Agriculture, Mining
Geology, Electronics
Automobile
Communication
Microelectronics
Road and Transport
Applied Mechanics
Computer
Highway
Electronics or Nuclear Physics
Sanitary
Food Technology
Process Control and Instrumentation
Chemical process
Re-inforced Concrete
Control System
Plant Layout and Production Planning
Engineering Materials
Garment Technology
Fashion Design
Textile Chemical Process
Quality Control in Textile
Physical Chemistry
Chemical Engineering and Geo-physics
6.Health Science:
Surgery
Internal Medicine
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Paediatrics, radiology
Pharmacology
Pharmacognosy
Biopharmaceutics
Pharmaceutical Technology
Human Anatomy
Stress Physiology
Embryology
Histology
Physiology
Biochemistry
Adult Care Nursing
Psychiatric Nursing
Dental health
Physical pharmacology
Pharmacology
Community health science
Psychiatrist/Mental health
Occupational health specialist
Immunology
Haematology
Chemical Nursing (Medical surgical)
Peadiatric Nursing
Public nursing
Midwifery nursing
Environmental/occupational hygiene
Anesthesiology
Pychiatry
Pharmaceutical Analysis
Medicinal Chemistry
7.Veterinary:
Anatomy
Farm animal anatomy
Physiology
Immunology/Phraseology
Animal Health.
8.Others:
Production management (with engineering background)
Management science
materials Management
Management Economics
Public/Social Service/Industrial Economics
Cooperative Studies; (Theory and Practice, Legal systems, Organization and Management, Agric Cooperative Management, Auditing and Accounting).
Business communication
Risk Management and Insurance
Hotel and Tourism Management
Hotel Food Production
Hotel Economics
Management Information Systems
Accounting Information Systems
Auditing Zoology
9.Law:
Lawyers
Prosecutors
Magistrates
Legal Draughtsmen
10.Agriculture:
Doctors of Veterinary Medicine
Agric Extension and Development Officers.
Agronomists
Nutritionists
Livestock production Experts
Horticulture.
11.Artisans:
Carpentry and Joinery
Plumbing
Welding
Automobile Mechanics
Brick-laying
Tailoring and Vulcanizing.
Requirements:
Candidates must be in possession of a First degree or its equivalent in designated disciplines from recognized universities.
They must have at least 3 years post NYSC experience.
Candidates applying as Artisans must possess Full City and Guilds certificate and other professional certificates in their respective trades.
Additional higher degree as well as ability to communicate in French, Spanish and Portuguese Languages may be an added advantage.
Lecturers in all disciplines must possess PhD or Masters degree with a minimum of 5 years lecturing experience.
Knowledge of ICT is compulsory.
The last date for submission of application 14th November, 2012
How to apply?
A typewritten application should be submitted to the Directorate with the following details:
Curriculum vitae (CV)
Photocopies of certificates
Photocopy of NYSC discharge certificate/exemption certificate
Testimonials
All foreign certificates are to be authenticated by the Federal Ministry of Education.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Director/CEO
Directorate of Technical Aids Corps
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
No. 35, Alex Ekwueme Way,
Cadastral Zone Jabi District,
Abuja, FCT.
P.M.B 102,
Garki Main Post Office,
Abuja, FCT.
Note:
Candidates who had previously undergone orientation are still eligible and therefore need not apply
Applications would not be entertained after closing date.
CLOSING DATE: 14th November, 2012
