Chief Legal Counsel (Private Sector Operations) - General Counsel and Legal Services Department At African Development Bank

The African Development Bank is the Group's parent organization. The Bank began effective operations on July 1, 1966. Its major role is to contribute to the economic and social progress of its regional member countries - individually and collectively.
Under Article 8 of the Agreement establishing the AfDB, the Bank is authorized to establish or be entrusted with administering and managing special funds which are consistent with its purposes and functions. In line with this provision, the African Development Fund (ADF) was established with non-African states in 1972 and the Nigeria Trust Fund (NTF) with the Nigeria Government in 1976. Other special and trust funds include: the Arab Oil Fund; the Special Emergency Assistance Fund for Drought and Famine in Africa; the Special Relief Fund.

Working at the AfDB is about bringing out the best in people. AfDB is recruiting to fill the below vacant position:

Position title: Chief Legal Counsel (Private Sector Operations) - General Counsel and Legal Services Department
Reference: ADB/12/52

Objectives
The principal objective of the General Counsel and Legal Services Department (GECL) is to protect the interests of the Bank and to insulate the Bank from legal liability.   GECL provides legal support and advice to the Boards of the Bank Group, to the President and Vice-Presidents as well as to the operational, financial and administrative departments of the Bank.  GECL ensures that the Bank’s activities and operations are consistent with the constitutive documents and other legal instruments of the Bank, its policies, the norms and principles of international and commercial law and the best practices of international development banking. 

Private Sector Operations Division: The main activities of the Private Sector Operations Division of GECL (GECL.2) are to handle private sector and other non-sovereign transactions and support the work of the Bank’s Private Sector Department (OPSM).  These transactions comprise principally non-sovereign loans, guarantees, project finance transactions, syndicated loans, private equity and trade finance, amongst others

Duties and responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Division Manager, Private Sector Operations (GECL.2), the Chief Legal Counsel will be a team leader in the Division, and will assist the Division Manager in coordinating and supervising the work of the Division. He/she may be requested to assume management functions in the absence of the Division Manager. He/she will be responsible for the following activities in connection with the private sector activities of the Bank:
Provide technical guidance to counsels in the Division including in structuring complex transactions in a manner that is consistent with the mandate and policies of the Bank;
Conduct legal due diligence on proposed transactions such as, the review of project documents and agreements, constitutive documents of proposed borrowers/investee funds and review of local legal and regulatory requirements;
Be responsible for drafting and/or reviewing, negotiating and finalizing all relevant legal documentation required for Bank lending;
Advise on transaction structure and deal documentation for proposed private equity investments by the Bank to ensure compliance with Bank policy and practice as well as applicable laws including drafting and/or reviewing shareholders agreements, management agreements, subscription agreements, etc.
Liaise and collaborate with staff in the private sector operations (OPSM), finance and environmental and social complexes to develop the appropriate terms and conditions of transactions, ensuring compliance with applicable rules, regulations and Bank policies;
Participate in project appraisal missions and review project concept notes, project appraisal reports, draft board resolutions and assist in preparing projects for presentation to the Board of Directors;
Provide legal support for the implementation and monitoring of projects/transactions post-financial close including advising on waiver requests, consents and approvals and project work-outs amongst others;
Liaise with co-lenders/investors, partners and external counsel as appropriate;
Assist the Division Manager in coordination and quality control of the legal services provided by the Division; and
Undertaking such other assignments as required in furtherance of the Department's mandate.
Requirements:

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience
At least a Master’s degree in Law, plus admission to the Bar of (or diploma to practice law in) a member country; or a first university degree plus a relevant combination of academic qualification in Law (e.g. Juris Doctor (JD) plus admission to the Bar of (or diploma to practice law in) a member country of the Bank;
At least 7 years of relevant professional experience with an established law firm or an international financial institution, with in-depth experience in major international financial transactions;
Proven competence in international banking and finance, project finance, loan syndications, trade finance, investment funds, and public international law; and
Excellent negotiation skills and demonstrated ability to work under pressure and deliver within tight deadlines;
Possess a versatile multi-disciplinary skill-set, an ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and effective communication, team building, inter-personal, writing and analytical skills;
Ability to communicate and write effectively in French and/or English with a working knowledge of the other;
IT competence in the use of standard software such as MSWord, Power Point, Excel and Internet Explorer.
Application Closing Date
27th August, 2012

Method of Application
To apply for this position, you need to be national of one of AfDB member countries.
Interested and Qualified Candidate should:
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Airtel Nigeria Recruits Area Business Manager

Airtel Nigeria - Ever since Airtel took its first step in the world of telecoms, there has been no looking back for it... and for its employees. Airtel-ites bring a new meaning to their daily work routine by exploring newer ways of working, taking risks, going on uncharted paths and by just doing things that have never been done before.
Here, we encourage our people to explore. We tell them that new lands don’t come with maps. That if they slip and fall on unknown paths, they will get a helping hand. We have built our work culture on this simple philosophy. Get rid of the fear of the unknown and you create the grounds for success. And it has helped people fly. It has made our workplace a workshop, where thinking different is the norm. Where fearless innovation results in amazing breakthroughs.
But truly, the most satisfying breakthrough is the workplace itself. It’s a culture that celebrates over 600 employees as over 600 entrepreneurs. At Airtel Nigeria, we offer a world of opportunities to young professionals looking to embark on a successful career just as we welcome experienced professionals to work in a culture that gives an opportunity to work as an entrepreneur.

We are recruiting to fill:

Job Title: Area Business Manager- Modern Markets

Location: Bayelsa State

Job Details:
To sustain and enhance targeted gross revenue in respective territory or designated rural area by effective implementation of planned  sales and distribution  strategies that  are  aimed at improving  the  distribution channel

Principal Accountabilities
1. To Increase Active retail outlets
To control the distribution width and depth of the territory by ensuring more retail outlets carry the Airtel brand.
2. To increase number of Channel Partners
To identify and recruit suitable channel partners and dealers who will drive the effective distribution of Airtel products in the trade.

To Network with Channel partners and the dealers and thereby increase penetration within the territory.
Ensure adherence of channel partners and dealers to all guidelines as this will help ensure their profitability and sustain demand.
3. To achieve recharge sales and BTS revenue  target within territory
To  coordinate all sales activities so that sales turnover are optimized.
To effectively and timely communicate all schemes/product launches to distributors and retailers.
Constantly identify opportunities for driving activation, recharge sales and other sales within territory.
4. To achieve Gross  Pre Paid targets
To maximize sales through effective execution and implementation of placement and distribution strategies
5. To manage, train and develop FSE
To coordinate with Sales Training Function for product, process  and behavioural trainings of field sales employees.
Constantly ensure field sales employees are optimally deployed by advising channel partners and dealers on route planning, territory management, etc.
6. Channel branding and visibility
Ensure appropriate branding is carried by all active outlets within the territory.
Identify visibility opportunities for Airtel brand within the territory
7. To ensure the Employee Engagement scores are in line with the targeted scores of the zone.
Continuously motivating the front line by leading from the front and setting examples for them to follow and to ensure that all their genuine problems are taken care of
Key Decisions
Responding to market dynamics and recommending measures to increase sales from existing & new retailers.
Constantly tracking and reviewing distributors and their FSEs on their  sales and  market expansion.
Educational Qualification
Graduate degree, an MBA will be an added advantage

Relevant Experience
5 - 7 years preferably in FMCG, Consumables & telecom

Personal Characteristics & Behaviour
Achieving Results, & Delighting the Customer

Application Closing Date
31 august, 2012

How To Apply
Qualified and Interested candidates should:
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Massive Job Vacancies @ SALEM University

SALEM UNIVERSITY  

Location: Lokoja, Kogi State.

The University is a unique private University that is committed to raising generational global leaders who will combine intelligence with integrity and vocational competence with Godly character. In pursuit of Transformational Academic Revolution (TAR), the University uses The Total Leadership Training Concept (TLTC) to equip its graduate to become wealth creators and nation builders. 

WHO WE WANT 

Enterprising and dedicated staff committed to raising generational global leaders that will combine intelligence with integrity 'and professional/vocational competence with moral and Godly character. 

OPPORTUNITIES 

Several positions 

(Professors, Associate Professors, Senior Lecturers, Lecturer I, Lecturer 11, and Assistant Lecturers) 

For Lecturer I and above: 

A minimum of PhD with 3-15 years experience, and relevant publications in relevant disciplines. 

Assistant Lecturers - Lecturer 11: 

A minimum of MSc or MA with 1-3 years experience, and relevant publications in relevant disciplines (for 

Lecturer 11). 

Vacancies exist in the following Colleges: 

1. College of Peace & Social Sciences. 

i. Accounting 

ii. Business Administration 

iii. Criminology and Security Studies 

iv. Economics 

v. International Relations & Diplomacy 

vi. Peace & Development Studies 

2. College of Information & Communication Technology

i. Computer Science

ii. Information Technology 

3. College of Natural & Applied Sciences

i. Biochemistry 

ii. Geology

iii. Microbiology 

3. Library 

i. University librarian 

As the head of Library, the Librarian is responsible to the VC for the development of the University library system including the main Library, College and Departmental libraries.

Qualification and Experience: 

A good Honour degree and a post graduate qualification preferably doctorate in Library Science with at least 15 years post graduate experience, 10 years of which should be in senior management position of the University, or similar institution of higher learning/comparable Establishments. The candidate must be well published in recognized and reputable journals as well as being e-library compliant. This is a post of professorial ranking. 

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO  . 

1. Choose any of the above positions that matches your competence; write a letter stating your claims for the position applied for and demonstrating how you work strategically to achieve results, form professional relationships to getting the job done and communicating effectively with colleagues at work and external stakeholders. 

2. Address it to the Registrar together with ten (10) copies of your Resume/CV which should include among other things the following vital information:

Name, Place of Birth, Date of Birth, Nationality, State of Origin, LG.A, Religion, Sex, Marital Status, Contact Address, Phone, E-mail, Hobbies Educational Background with Qualifications & Dates, Membership of relevant Professional Bodies, Working Experience, starting with present employment and salary, NYSC/Discharge Certificate 

3. Names and addresses of three (3) Referees (One of whom must be your spiritual mentor) requesting them to forward reference reports on you. 

SALARY: Salem University operates SUASS which is equivalent in value and structure to CONUASS 11 in Federal and some State University System. 

Method of Application

All applications should be sent to: 

The Registrar, 

Salem University, 

PMB 1060, Lokoja, 

Kogi State, Nigeria. 

NOTE: Closing date is two weeks from date of publication / 23rd August, 2012. 

Edr D. A. ITODO 

Registrar and Secretary to Council 

Contact

SALEM UNIVERSITY 

Km 16, Lokoja-Alaokuta Rd, PMB 1060, Lokoja, Kogi State 

e-mail: info@salemuniversity.org 

Website: www.salemuniversity.edu.ng

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Vacancy at ABC Transport - SENIOR MANAGER, FINANCIAL SERVICES

Job Title: SENIOR MANAGER, FINANCIAL SERVICES 

Location: Owerri, Imo State

The Company

ABC Transport Plc is a leading, integrated transport and logistics company in Nigeria and West Africa. We require the services of a Senior Manager, Financial Services in our Corporate Headquarters. 

Responsibilities

1. Entity-wide coordination of the financial reporting system and liaison with related entities to produce timely group accounts in compliance with IFRS. 
2. Continuous review of the financial control system and advising on improvements. 
3. Support to the Cost Accounting and Treasury Units and effective liaison with other functional areas. 
4. Tax management and controls. 

Qualification/Experience

Chartered Accountant with minimum of eight years working experience in the transport/logistics or manufacturing industry.

Post professional qualification experience of at least three years. 

Good understanding of IFRS and ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision to meet tight regulatory timelines. 

Method of Application

Interested and qualified applicants should submit a hand-written application with a comprehensive resume and a recent passport 

photograph (stating clearly, their current gross salary) to any of our terminals nationwide or directly to: 

The Head, 

Human Resource/Admin 

ABC Transport Plc 

KM 5, MCC/Uratta Road, 

Owerri. 

P.O. Box 2575, Owerri 

Deadline: 6 September, 2012

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BBC World Service Trust Job Vacancies (3 Postions)

The present thematic priority areas of work of the BBC World Service Trust are Health, Governance and Human Rights, Humanitarian Response, Livelihood and Climate Change. These have guided its project design and interventions. The BBC Media Action is looking for interested/motivated candidates to join the team in Abuja.

The positions are Abuja based. The contract duration is expected to be one year for with a probation period of 3 months, Salary will be based on experience but does not include moving or relocation allowance to duty station.

1.) Outreach Officer - (1 year contract with possibility of renewal)
Under the instance and supervision of the Head, Internal Relations, the incumbent will Support the BBC MA in maintening and strenghtening relationships with CSOs and Development Partners, documenting at media development activities & relationships with the CSOs and Development partners. Also support the BBC MA in all Business Development act

Duties
Identity and Source patnership/ relationship with CSOs and Non-media partners in relevant thematic areas;
Maintain reletionships between BBO MA and relevant CSOs & Non-media partners;
Work with relevent BBC MA departments, organisations and individual in the formation, maintenance and montoring of Listening Groups.
Contribute to collecting feedback on outreach activities impact and other measures, in such a way that the results are measurable and can be usable to track the progress of the project.
Prepare and macage all correspondence with all CSOs and Nov-media partners
Previde relevant materials tor regular intemal reports, and to contribute to general data collection to track the impact of the training activities and to highlight the work of the BBC MA in Nigeria, such as success stories, case studies can be published online
Work with relevant departments to deliver outreach training as time and on budget
Design work plan and budgets based on approved training strategies and packages.
Document training activities, success stories and lessons learnt according to organizantional requirements.
Ensure that all programming and training meet the highest BBC standards, as well as deliver the project's development objectives.
Travel regularly within Nigeria when necessary-and if required - at short notice
Account for all expenditure in the required format and on time relating pro-actively with the Finance Department.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Educated at degree level is any of the Humanities, Social Sciences, Menagement Sciences and any related field.
Experience with media / production / advertising / public relations agency.

Knowledge of Development/CSOs work.
Experience in desigining and planng training course and willingness to developing skills in these materials.
Expereince in developing training materials
Excellant computer skills and use of software like Word Excel, PowerPoint etc
Strong understanding of and commitment to issues of governance, transparency, accountability as well as health programming including issues relating to maternal and child health
Strong understanding of the rote of communications in development.
Understanding of BBC organisational values with a view adequetely represent the interests of the BBC MA when engaging with CSOs and non-media partners.
Experience in operating effectively in difficult, political, sensitive and often fluid environments.
Excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills.
Fluency in spoken and written English and Hausa; Able to simplify complex problems, processes or projects into component parts, explore and evaluate them systematically. Able to identify causal relationships, and construct frameworks, for problem-solving and/or development.
Is ready and able to take line initiative, originate action and be responsible for the consequences of the decision made.
Ability to present sound and well-seasoned arguments to convince others. Can draw from a range of strategies to persuade people in away that results in agreement or behaviour change.


2.) Sound Engineer - (1 Position) 1 year contract (with possibility of renewal)

This is a opportunity to join BBC Media Action Production team behind award winning programme like the Drama Story, Flava, Ya Take Na Arewa and be part of creating new programmes like Talk Your Own Town Hall Meetings. You will work on a variety of programmes and formats.

Technical Duties
Assist in recording sound on BBC Media Action productions ensuring audio quality is first-rate and complies with BBC standards Responsibility for the audio equipment necessary for any recording situation. Copied from: hotnigerianjobs.com-
To ensure the necessary equipment in delivered as required and to supervice the recording for a variety of productions
Manage the sound studio and also equipment in the studio, establishing the necessary systems in consultatios with the
Adminintration Team, Specifically, take responsibility for ensuring BBC technical equipment is in good working order and report problems to the Head of Operations at the first available opportunity.
To undertake conventional circuitry wiring, including working on equipment which may be carrying live programming
To design and ensemble equipment Involving mechanical and electrical skills
To install equipment in ranks, trolleys, offices and studios
To install audio and video related distribution systems
To diagnose faults and wiring errors audio and video distribution systems
To maintain knowledge of technical developments in audio and broadcast related areas
Assist in maintaining and providing comprehensive details of programme content necessary for the compilation of reports to show progress against project objectives, ‘Programmes as Broadcast’ document, music usage, compliance and other administrative records
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Experience in sound recording in a variety of settings and a clear understanding of how to use sound imaginatively and to dramatic effect.
Proven ability to one digital multi-track editing software to the highest standard
All BBC Staff may he required to travel throughout Nigeria, sometimes at short notice.
Co-operation
To lialse closely with other programme strands of BBC Media Action is order to increase the impact of all project activities in Nigeria to avoid duplication of efforts
Assist to train regional FM stations and reporters to record stories in a format
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
A good degree preferably in Audio Engineering or other appropriate training.
At least 3-4 years experience in a broadcasting environment.
Should have sound production experience across a range of programme genres including discussion prgrammes, magazines, music and drama. Evidence of crealivity is highly valued.
Experience in sound recording in a variety of settings and a clear unnderstanding of how to use sound imaginatively and to dramatic effect
Proven ability to use digital muti-track editing software such Adobe Audition, Audacity, Adode Premier or Pro Tools to the highest standard.
Advanced language skill English, Pidgin, Knowledge of Hausa men added advantage
Managing relationships and team working able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people.
Works co-oparatively with others to be part of a team, as opposed to working separately or competitively
Resilience - manages personal effectiveness by managing emotions in the face of pressure, set backs am when dealing with provocatine situations. Demonstrates an approach to work that is characterized by commitment, motivaticn and energy
Planning and organization - able to think ahead in order to establish and efficient and appropriate course of action for self and others. Priorities and plans activities taking into account all the reinvent issues unit factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources
Communication - able to get one's message usderstood clearly by adopting a range of styles, tools and techniques appropriate to the audience and the nature of the information Flexibility - adapts and works effectively with a variety of situations, individuals or groups. Able to understand and appreciate different and opposing perspectives on a suite to adapt an approach as the requirements of a situation change, and to change or easily accept changes is one’s Own organisation or as requirements change
Time and Stress Management - Good time management and ability to Priorities a heavy workload under pressure

3.) Assistant Sound Engineer

Duties
Assist in recording sound on BBC Media Action productions ensuring audio quality is first-rate and complies with BBC standards
To assist in recording programmes across different genre, in studio and on location.
Responsibility for the audio equipment necessary for any recording situation
To assist senior sound engineers ensure the nescessary equipment is delivered as required and to help in rigging for a variety of productions
In consultation with senior sound engineer manage the sound studio and equipment in the studio and help to ensure BBC technical equipment is is good working order and report problems to senior engineers at the first available opportunity
Help install audio and video related distribution systems
To diagnose faults and wiring errors audio and video distribution systems
To maintain knowledge of technical developments in audio and broadcast related areas
Assist the sound engineer in planning ahead of production, source location sites appropriataly and ensure conformity with BBC health and safety guidelines
Perform any ad-requests for assistance from the production tears
Assist in maintaining and providing comprehensive details of programme contest necessary for the compilation of reports to show progress in objectives, ‘Programmes as Broadcast’ document, music usage, compliance and other administrative records
All BBC Staff may be required to travel throughout Nigena, sometimes at short notice
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
A good degree preferably in Audio Engineering or other appropriate training.
At least 2 years experience in a broadcasting environment.
Possess a good working knowledge of relevant creative technical application like Pro-Tools, Logic Pro Audio, Adobe audition, Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premier.
Evidence of imagination and enthusiasm for generating new and original ideas.
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
Advanced language skill (English/Pidgin) Working knowledge of Hausa Language will be an added advantage.
Team working - able to build and maintain effective surfing relationship with a range of people. Works co-operatively with other to be part of a team, as opposed to working separately or competitively
Resilience - manages personal effectiveness by managing emotions in the face of pressure, set backs or when dealing with provocative situations.
Demostrates an approach to work that is characterized by commitment, motivation and energy
Planning and orgarnisation - able to think ahead in order to establish and efficient and appropriate course of action for self and others. Prioritise and plans activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources
Communication - skills to get one's message understood clearly by adopting a range of styles, tools adapts techniques appropriate to the audience and the nature of the information
Flexibility - adapts and works effectively with a variety of situations, individuals or groups. Able to understand and appreciate different and opposing perspectives on an issue, to adapt an approach as the requirements of a situation change, and to change or easily accept changes in one’s own organisation or  requirements change
Time and Stress Management - Good time management and ability prioritize a heavy workload under pressure.

Applications Closing Date
30th August, 2012.

Method of Application:
Interested candidates should please send in their application with an introduction letter stating capability and motivation on why they like the job, a detailed curriculum vitae with names and addresses of three professional referees (including their telephone, fax and email addresses). All applications should reach the Head of HR/Administration, BBC Media Action, Nigeria via below email address: (word document please) not later than 30th August 2012. The position applied for should be clearly stated on application letter: productionposts2012@yahoo.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No telephone calls please.

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