(MSH) JOBS, MANAGEMENT SCIENCES FOR HEALTH, THURSDAY 5, JULY 2012

BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Prevention Organizational Systems AIDS Care and Treatment Project (Pro-ACT) is a USAID-funded project managed by Management Sciences for Health (MSH). The goal of the project is to build the capacity of Nigeria’s public/private institutions and communities to strengthen sustainable systems for HIV/AIDS and TB service delivery.
CLINICAL HIV/AIDS ADVISOR, COUNTRY OFFICER ABUJA
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES
The objective of the Clinical Advisor position is to provide technical leadership and management of the LMS ProACT TB/HIV and Care portfolio, and will ensure implementation of quality HIV care and support services, adherence systems, prophylaxis, ART and PMTCT programs in a manner that strengthens integrated delivery of health services in partnership with the state government and other partners, and leads to sustainable HIV/AIDS prevention and control efforts.
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate shall possess a postgraduate degree in medicine or public health with extensive experience working on HIV/AIDS treatment programs. Demonstrable experience in working with government partners, to strengthen TB/HIV programs at the national and sub-national levels as well as rapid start-up of ART and palliative care services is a must. The candidate shall in addition have at least 2-years’ experience in program management at a senior level. Experience in operations research and health system strengthening shall be an added advantage.
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DEADLINE: 13 July, 2012

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JOB OPPORTUNITIES, IITA, THURSDAY 5, JULY 2012

IITA is an international non-profit research-for-development (R4D) organization created in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported primarily by the Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our R4D is anchored on the development needs of sub-Saharan Africa. We develop agricultural solutions with our partners to tackle hunger and poverty by reducing producer and consumer risks, enhancing crop quality and productivity, and generating wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa.
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for the following positions at the Institute’s Headquarters, Ibadan.
RECRUITMENT OFFICER (2-YEAR RENEWABLE CONTRACT)
DUTIES
Recruitment Officer will among other things:
Attend to requests for recruitment of National Staff.
Prepare draft job advertisements and advise the Personnel Manager on mode of advertisement.
Carry out preliminary screening/short listing of candidates for interview.
Prepare interview invitation letters to applicants (as approved by the Personnel Manager) and follow up.
Arrange interviews, prepare interview reports; and prepare offer letters to successful candidates.
Ensure conditions precedent to employment and post employment documentations are met.
Prepare monthly recruitment statistics/reports.
Conduct initial orientation of new recruits in the General and Senior Staff categories.
Constantly explore ways of carry out efficient and cost effective talent hunt and staffing functions.
Prepare recruitment and interview updates for the Personnel Manager and Human Resources Manager.
Manage temporary labour recruitment and maintain labour records.
Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
BSc/HND in Business or Management or Human Resource related discipline. A Professional Certificate of CIPM, MBA or any other recognized HR certification is added advantage.
Minimum of 8 years relevant working experience in the management of recruitment of large organization.
Candidates must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be personable and have very high integrity.
REMUNERATION:
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae, the names and addresses of three professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant’s current or previous organisation or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior Officer at work. Evidence of current remuneration package and photocopies of credentials, to the Personnel Manager, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, PMB 5320, Oyo Road, Ibadan, Nigeria. not later TWO WEEKS from the date of this publication.
Please complete our online application form using this link: http://old.iita.org/cms/details/nrs_job_application.aspx. Please note that application letters not accompanied with evidence of current remuneration and age will not be treated. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
This job vacancy can also be found on our website, www.iita.org
Please note that application letters not accompanied with evidence of current remuneration and age will not be treated. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
DEADLINE: July 16, 2012.

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AFRICA RICE CENTER LATEST VACANCIES, THURSDAY 5, JULY 2012

Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice, ex-WARDA) wishes to recruit professionals:
The Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice)  is a leading pan-African rice research organization committed to improving livelihoods in Africa through strong science and effective partnerships.  AfricaRice is a CGIAR Consortium Research Center. It is also an autonomous intergovernmental research association of African member countries. 
The Center was created in 1971 by 11 African countries. Today its membership comprises 24 countries, covering West, Central, East and North African regions, namely Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Gabon, the Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of Congo, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo and Uganda.
POSITIONS INCLUDE:
1. Extension Agronomist/water management specialist based in Abuja – CLICK LINK (http://www.africarice.org/jobs/Extension%20Agronomist.pdf)
2. Rice value Chain and postharvest specialist based in Abuja – CLICK LINK (http://www.africarice.org/jobs/Rice%20value%20chain%20and%20postharvest%20specialist.pdf)
3. Seed System Specialist (Rice) based in Abuja, Nigeria – CLICK LINK (http://www.africarice.org/jobs/Seed%20Systems%20Specialist%20(Rice).pdf)
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JOBS at WINORAC ENG & TECHNICAL SERVICES LTD, THURSDAY 5, JULY 2012

WINORAC ENG & TECHNICAL SERVICES LTD
VENDOR SERVICE OFFICER
INTRODUCTION:
Winorac Engineering & Technical Services Limited is an indigenous company certified by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Productivity experienced in the recruitment and placement of candidates into contract positions in Oil & Gas Industries in Nigeria.
JOB TITLE: VENDOR SERVICE OFFICER
LOCATION; PORT HARCOURT
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES;
The successful candidate would amongst others:
o Serve Treasury Focal Point for Inquiries
o Monitor and Act as a focal point for all staff payment inquiries.
o Act as focal point for vendor invoices queries
o Resolve and Record all open items (problem payment) invoice
o Act as focal point for invoices from FNC and FNP
o Responsible for bank details confirmation and update
o Timely preparation of weekly and monthly Invoice Report
o Liaise with relevant action parties to ensure timely resolution, communication and documentation of returned/unapplied payments.
o Provide periodic returned payment report
o Ensure timely re-application of returned funds
o Maintain proper record of transactions and filing of documents to ensure availability and accessibility at all times.
• Act as backup for CM payment confirmation and reconciliation.
• Ensure vouches are raised and booked on time.
• Act as backup for Staff Advances Administrator including monitoring and ensuring timely retirement of advances.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• A BSc/HND in Business Management, Accounting, Economics and statistics obtained at a minimum of Second Class Lower Division/ Lower Credit.
• 5 years post graduation experience with a least a 2 years in financial operations and business analysis in a reputable company.
• Able to interface and communicate effectively with others in a multi discipline and multi–racial project team.
• Competency in Computer applications (MS Word, Excel, Power point etc.)
HOW TO APPLY
Qualified candidate should send their C.V to any of the addresses below: winorac@winorac.com OR winoraceng@yahoo.com
Please quote “Vendor service officer on top of your C.V and envelop which will clearly indicate your names, date of birth, gender, L.G.A, State, qualification, work experience, contact address, phone numbers and current employment.

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INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE JOBS, THURSDAY 5, JULY 2012

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW (AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIC AND POLICY EXPERT) REF: DDG-R4D/PF/AEPE/07/12
BACKGROUND: The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for the position of Postdoctoral Fellow (Agricultural Economic and Policy Expert)
IITA is an international non-profit research-for-development (R4D) organization created in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported primarily by the Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our R4D is anchored on the development needs of sub-Saharan Africa. We develop agricultural solutions with our partners to tackle hunger and poverty by reducing producer and consumer risks, enhancing crop quality and productivity, and generating wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa.
Please visit http://www.iita.org/ for more information on IITA.
IITA seeks a qualified person for the position of Postdoctoral Fellow, Agricultural Economic and Policy Expert in the context of the CIALCA+ project in the Great Lakes region and a new project on Policy action for sustainable agricultural intensification in Uganda.
POSITION/RESPONSIBILITIES
The Postdoctoral Fellow (Agricultural Economic and Policy Expert) will report to the Director for East Africa, Social Sciences and Agri-business and the Director of central  Africa under the direct supervision of the IITA CIALCA Project Coordinator and IFPRI Senior Economist based in Uganda. He/she will be responsible for the socio-economic research under the CIALCA+ project and for the policy analysis and policy action under the new policy project in Uganda. More specifically, he/she will:
Undertake adoption and ex-post impact assessment studies of technologies, in particular within the framework of the CIALCA+ project
Contribute to outcome and impact mapping for IITA’s projects in Central Africa
Lead teams for the analyses of production systems and market dynamics for agricultural products for IITA mandate regions
Participate in socio-economic studies for targeting and scaling out/up in CRPs, in particular CRP1.2; CRP3.4, and CRP2.
Publish findings from research results in peer-reviewed journals and disseminate through participation in international conferences and meetings
Foster relationships with a wide range of partners (national and international) including policy makers
Contribute to capacity building through the supervision of graduate students in collaboration with universities
Develop training materials on business planning and marketing for target groups
Contribute to the development and implementation of a new policy project on sustainable agricultural intensification e in the region.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
PhD in agricultural economics, economics, or development economics from a highly recognized university.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Knowledge of production economics, adoption and impact, and value chain analysis;
Knowledge of rigorous RCT techniques for impact studies, mathematical modeling methods and software (e.g. GAMS) and/or econometric techniques and software (e.g. STATA, Stochastic frontier, Limdep, SPSS, etc);
Demonstrated ability to write and publish journal articles;
Ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary and multi-cultural environment.
Excellent spoken and written English. Fluency in French would be an added advantage.
DUTY STATION: IITA KAMPALA, UGANDA
General information: Initial appointment is for two years. IITA offers a competitive remuneration package paid in US dollars.
TO APPLY
Applications: Applications including cover letter, curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three referees should be addressed to the Human Resources Manager. Please complete our online application form using this link: http://www.iita.org/irs-online-application.
CLOSING DATE: 15 July 2012 or until a suitable candidate has been identified.
IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from women candidates.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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NGO VACANCIES at IITA IN KANO, THURSDAY 5, JULY 2012

ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (KANO STATION) (2-YEAR RENEWABLE CONTRACT)
IITA is an international non-profit research-for-development (R4D) organization created in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported primarily by the Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our R4D is anchored on the development needs of sub-Saharan Africa. We develop agricultural solutions with our partners to tackle hunger and poverty by reducing producer and consumer risks, enhancing crop quality and productivity, and generating wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa.
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for the following position at the Institute’s Kano Station.
POSITION
Assistant Administrative Officer (Kano Station) (2-year renewable contract)
DUTIES
Coordinate and implement office procedures for smooth-running and effective office functioning;
Maintain an effective filing system and safe-keeping of confidential documents;
Manage and maintain an inventory of office equipment and other office resources.
Arrange appointments and meetings for Scientists;
Provide administrative and logistic support to staff and visitors;
Assist Scientists in retrieval of information, (data and documents);
Assist in preparation of administrative and financial reports.
Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
BSc/HND in Secretarial Studies, Business Administration, Personnel Management or a related discipline.
At least three (3) years post-qualification working experience in a large well structured organisation.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE MUST
Possess very strong oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computer, especially Ms Word, Ms Excel and Publisher.
Be honest, hardworking and be able to work in a multi-cultural environment.
REMUNERATION:
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Please complete our online application form using this link: http://www.iita.org/nrs-online-application. Please note that application letters not accompanied with evidence of current remuneration and age will not be treated. An application should be made not later than two weeks (closing date: 10/07/12) from the date of this publication. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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ARCHITECTURAL FIRM VACANCIES, THURSDAY 5, JULY 2012

A well structured architectural firm based in Ikoyi requires the services of competent, resourceful and result oriented individuals to fill the following vacancies:
1. ARCHITECTS:
Applicants must have expert and working knowledge of relevant applications and be able to work within a team.
2. ENGINEERS (CIVIL/STRUCTURAL) :
Applicants must possess a minimum of 3 years cognate experience and have good knowledge of all the relevant tools and applications.
3. QUANTITY SURVEYORS
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates should forward their letters enclosing a detailed resume including photocopies of their certificates to:
The Recruitment Coordinator,
P. O. Box 50308, Falomo, Ikoyi- Lagos within 2 weeks of this publication.
DEADLINE: 16th July, 2012.

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ICRC RECENT VACANCIES, THURSDAY 5, JULY 2012

The ICRC is an impartial, neutral and independent international humanitarian organization.
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Abuja Delegation is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy below:
MULTI LATERAL LIAISON OFFICER
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
To maintain and develop ICRC’s role and contacts with ECOWAS and Nigerian NGO’s and Civil Society
To represent the ICRC in key plenary meetings at ECOWAS and serve as a relay between the two organizations
To follow up implementation of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) treaties in West Africa through ECOWAS
To assist government experts in advancing the implementation process of treaties.
To coordinate workshops with key departments and respective focal points.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Graduate Degree in Law (knowledge of IHL or international affairs an asset)
Years of work experience in a multilateral field with governmental and/or international organizations
Excellent command of written and spoken English and good knowledge of french
Knowledge of treaty implementation and governmental/parliamentary law making process
Very strong networking and diplomatic skills
Strong capacity for analytical reporting, development of strategies and plan of actions
WHAT WE OFFER
An interesting and rewarding work environment for someone who enjoys multilateral networking and relationship building, somebody who is motivated, innovative and assertive and willing to work for a humanitarian organization.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Please submit your application (letter of motivation, CV copies of certificates/diploman, referees) to
Administrator ICRC Delegation in Abuja
No. 29 Kumasi Crescent, Off Aminu KAno Crescent, Wuse II Abuja
on or before July 17, 2012
Please clearly indicate “Multi-lateral Liaison Officer” on the envelope and seal it.

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