HEALTH REFORM FOUNDATION OF NIGERIA (HERFON) VACANCIES; SENIOR ADVOCACY OFFICER

The Health Reform Foundation of Nigeria (HERFON) is an independent national membership, (non-governmental, non-profit, non-religious) organization developed by a group of reform minded people in response to the deplorable Health status of the country. The main purpose of the organization is to define reform agendas within the health sector in Nigeria, Independently or in collaboration with government and other key stakeholders, using advocacy as its main approach. HERFON has Its Headquarters in Abuja and has established Zonal offices with presence in all 36 states and the FCT.
JOB TITLE: SENIOR ADVOCACY OFFICER
LOCATION: Abuja
REFERENCE NO: H2/SAO/2011
RESPONSIBILITY
The position holder is expected to lead and manage all advocacy activity, undertaken for health sector reform. She/he will frame discussions on Identify health issues, build a consensus with like-minded stakeholders and partners, attract resources and effectively seize and create opportunities to move reform forward
Ability to speak more than one Nigerian Language fluently is a plus
Familiarize her/himself with all HERFON Programmes and activities
Identify demand and supply side advocacy priorities within the health sector.
Identify and engage potential partners to achieve advocacy goals.
Perform regular assessments of the external political environment for strategic management of opportunities and threats.
Develop Advocacy guidelines and curriculum on Advocacy capacity-building for HERFON members and partners
Develop and/or acquire advocacy tools for engagement of policymakers
Develop core advocacy messages for media dissemination
QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS
Possession of an advanced degree in Public Health, Social Sciences or Biological Sciences
Demonstrable track record of health sector advocacy
Must have demonstrable skill In written and interpersonal communications, as well as public speaking
At least two years’ experience in handling the media preferred.
Must have a working knowledge of the policy formulation process, political economy mapping and communicating for change
At least 5 years post-qualification experience in the health sector preferred Must be a self-starter and a team player
Must be energetic and have a passion for Health Reform
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Applications should be submitted in the form of (1) an application letter for the desired position, and (2) a comprehensive CV stating, among others, candidate’s full names, date of birth, state of origin, schools attended, qualifications obtained with dates, previous working experience with detailed job description, contact and location addresses, email address, names and addresses of two referees. These should be sent to us by email at healthreformfoundationofnigeria@yahoo.com or recruitment@herfon.org .The ‘subject’ line of the email must be the title of the position being applied for.
Applications not sent in this format will not be processed.
Not later than 23rd March, 2012.

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MAERSK JOB OPPORTUNITIES; RECEPTIONIST – APM TERMINALS,

APM Terminals is one of the largest container terminal operators in the world. The diverse portfolio includes substantial interests in more than 40 ports around the globe. We continue to actively develop and invest in new projects and opportunities in ports and terminal management. In terms of the future, we are determined to stay at the forefront of our industry by providing value-adding e-business solutions, customer relations management and innovative use of technologies.
APM Terminals commenced operations in Nigeria in March, 2006. Apapa is Nigeria’s largest port and contains a number of wharfs. To date, the staff comprises over 700 highly skilled and motivated foreign and local staff. We stand for operational excellence – from modern equipment, facilities, advanced technology and proven processes and terminal management. We are currently looking for an individual who share our commitment to providing services that are second-to-none.
This position offers an outstanding opportunity to join the global team at APM Terminals Apapa and contribute to the success of the organization. The position reports to the Administrative Supervisor.
REF: 62588
RECEPTIONIST – APM TERMINALS, APAPA, LAGOS, NIGERIA
COMPANY
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Welcomes visitors, determines nature of business & announces to appropriate personnel.
Organizing and maintaining diaries and making appointments.
Dealing with incoming and outgoing mails, faxes, post and courier shipments.
Provision of timely & accurate administrative support to maintain day to day efficiencies in the office. Liaising with clients, suppliers, vendors and other staff as appropriate.
Manages meeting room administration and use.
Manage the Management team offices and ensure safety of its properties and neatness of the environment.
Assists with the arrangement of social events, logistics and transportation.
Devising and maintaining office systems to deal efficiently with paper flow and filing.
Organizing and storing paperwork, documents and computer-based information.
Producing documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations.
Screening telephone calls, enquiries and requests, and handling them when appropriate.
YOUR PROFILE
University degree in Humanities, Business or related field.
Requires at least one year of progressively more responsible administrative work experience.
High drive and interest in taking on new task.
A high level of understanding of office procedures is essential.
Fluent in English; both written and spoken.
Well-organized, timely and persistent.
Must have good interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of co-workers and individuals.
Must be able to handle matters of company business with confidentiality and integrity.
Must be able to use various office machines, such as copy machine, fax machine, Binding Machine etc.
Must have sound knowledge & ability to use a multi-line telephone system.
WE OFFER
A truly international working environment in a modern working location
Value and team-based leadership
An open and engaging working environment
A wide range of international career opportunities
Opportunities for personal and professional growth in a dynamic environment
Competitive compensation packages
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APPLICATION
This position is a local position, based in Lagos, Nigeria and will remain posted until 30/March/2012.

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VACANCIES AT GOOGLE: TECHNICAL PROGRAM MANAGER, INFRASTRUCTURE

Google is not a conventional company, and we don’t intend to become one. True, we share attributes with the world’s most successful organizations – a focus on innovation and smart business practices comes to mind – but even as we continue to grow, we’re committed to retaining a small-company feel. At Google, we know that every employee has something important to say, and that every employee is integral to our success. We provide individually-tailored compensation packages that can be comprised of competitive salary, bonus, and equity components, along with the opportunity to earn further financial bonuses and rewards. Googlers thrive in small, focused teams and high-energy environments, believe in the ability of technology to change the world, and are as passionate about their lives as they are about their work.
JOB TITLE: TECHNICAL PROGRAM MANAGER, INFRASTRUCTURE
LOCATION: Lagos, Nigeria
JOB ID: 2548644
JOB DESCRIPTION
THE AREA: Engineering
Simply put, Google engineers make computers do amazing things. Populated by extraordinarily creative, motivated and talented people, our Engineering team gets excited by developing new applications that really make a difference and are used by millions of people. We’re driven by Google’s mission to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful. If you seek to tackle such challenges as building a highly scalable computing infrastructure, novel storage systems, innovative user experiences or the next big application that will change the world, then this might be a perfect fit for you.
THE ROLE: Technical Program Manager, Infrastructure
Technical Program Managers are the core of managing Google’s continued growth. As the first Technical Program Manager based in Africa, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact. Specifically you will be responsible for driving the progress of various initiatives focused on infrastructure. These include helping Universities strengthen their ICT services, working between ISPs and IXPs to increase peering agreements, managing Google infrastructure deployments and lots, lots more.
Ideally coming from a senior operations & infrastructure engineering background you will have gained extremely strong business project management skills and have great judgement when it comes to evaluating infrastructure challenges and implied cost or engineering efforts. Based in Lagos, Nigeria you will be expected to travel frequently within Africa and to our offices in Zurich and California. www.nigerianbestforum.com
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage technical projects or programs, working closely with external partners, Google engineers and technical staff to design and launch infrastructure projects.
Gather requirements and define the scope of the project. Find resources, manage resource allocation for projects. Develop a plan and schedule, with well-defined milestones.
Manage communication of progress/status within the core team and external to the team (customers, partners, etc); escalate issues as necessary. www.nigerianbestforum.com
REQUIREMENTS:
Computer Science degree or equivalent experience. Masters or PhD preferred.
Experience managing multiple international projects and people acting as a technical lead.
Proven ability to work on assignments that require data evaluation, recommendation development, and decision making.
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Not later than 30th March, 2012.

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Prima Garnet Group Jobs : Head, Human Resources

Prima Garnet Group is set to recruit for the position of a Human Resource Manager, Head.  We are the Prima Garnet Group, comprising leading professionals in marketing communication, specializing in advertising, media management, public relations, experiential marketing etc. We are also part of an international network of agencies. We manage top and leading brands and clients that cover telecoms, financial services, manufacturing etc.
As part of our development programme, the Group needs the services of a knowledgeable and experienced NIGERIAN or EXPATRIATE who will function at senior management level as Head of Human Resources reporting to the Group CEO. The preferred candidate will manage the functions for the Group. We consider the role a very important one and are prepared to invest in the right candidate.
Job Title: Head, Human Resources
Duties
Will have responsibility for planning, organizing, leading and supervising the Human Resources department.
Identify core competencies of work force and deploy competency mapping within the Group.
Drive knowledge management by managing training materials and keeping them up to date; use IT to produce training materials and manuals.
Identify training and development needs within the Group.
Design and develop training and development programmes and policy based on both the Group and individual’s needs.
Review current group HR policy and avise on changes where required to meet all current developments and challenges.
Implement Training Programmes by ensuring that statutory training requirements are met. including the planning of training titles, development of a monthly/quarterly plan, amending and revising programmes as necessary, in order to adapt to the changes that occur in the work environment; helping line heads to solve specific training challenges, either on a one-to-one basis or in groups; managing the training centre; train managers in techniques and skills for training and dealing with staff.
Ensure the appraisal, evaluation and effectiveness of training and development programmes.
Identify, design and implement career development for all positions and communicating same to all staff by checking staff competency levels and developing a plan for each staff.
Identify and determine Workforce Competency through periodic quality appraisals and developing testing and evaluation processes and procedures.
Manage the group training budget by considering the costs of planned programmes and keeping within approved limits: assessing the return on investment (ROI) of any training or development programme.
Develop and manage a sound Management Traineeship Programme, which will provide a pool of competent resources for the Group. .
Manage training institutions like the ITF and develop a mutually beneficial relationship with them.
Provide and manage all other tasks, assignments and initiatives, which may be required from time to time by the Group.

Qualifications and Experience
Good first degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or allied fields.
A second degree in similar or related areas which will include course requirements in the development and administration of training programmes and managing people effectively for results.
Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management will be useful.
Up to date knowledge in all areas of training and HR.
At least 6 years post qualification experience in good organisation(s) at managerial and senior managerial levels.
Proven experience in the development and execution of training programmes, using different methodologies.
Ability to understand business requirements and transfer same into effective training solutions.
Ability to build a close relationship with people at all levels.
Excellent communication skills to cover written, oral and other forms of presentations.
Competence in the development of sound proposals which will include well thought-out objectives. implementation strategies, budget development ana management.
A go-getter enthusiastic person with a pleasant personality.
Very competitive and in line with industry standards. The right candidate has an opportunity to work within one of the leading and professional marketing communication groups and grow.
Must be able to offer sound and competent advice and counsel to senior management.

Conditions and Remuneration
Very competitive and in line with industry standards. The right candidate has an opportunity
to work within one of the leading and professional marketing communication groups and grow.
Must be able to offer sound and competent advice and counsel to senior management. Application Deadline
20th March, 2012
How To Apply
All applications with the relevant CVs and other supporting documents and credentials should be sent by email to vacancy@primagarnetogilvy.com

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C&F Porter Novelli Graduate Internship Public Relations Programme

C&F Porter Novelli has graduated the historic first batch of its PR Fundamentals Internship Programme. And is now recruiting for the 2012 batch of the Public Relations Graduate Internship Programme.

Are you inspired? Are you interested in the communications industry? If truly you are, then this is an opportunity to cut your teeth in the profession of Public Relations, and your chance to be part of the award winning PR Fundamentals Internship Programme. 

Public Relations - PR Graduate Internship Programme

The award-winning PR Fundamentals Internship Programme offers the opportunity to young graduates to spend 12 months working and learning at C&F Porter Novelli, one of Nigeria's leading Public Relations' agencies, which has been in the business of reputation building and management consultancy for more than thirteen years.

Recognized by the Porter Novelli network as one of the top 10 innovative ideas of 2011, the PR Fundamentals Internship Programme is committed to building the highest standard of professional excellence and integrity, not just within the agency but throughout the industry. As part of that commitment we are actively reinvesting in the industry's most profitable assets: people.

The PR Fundamentals Internship Programme is a C&F Porter Novelli initiative to foster talent in young Nigerians and drive the Nigerian Public Relations industry into a new generation. In doing so, the Programme strives to be an industry guarantor of excellence in training entry-level employees.

Application Deadline
30th March, 2012

How To Apply
Interested candidates should: 
Click here for more details

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