UNDP LATEST JOB VACANCIES

PROGRAMME ASSOCIATE
LOCATION: Abuja, NIGERIA
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Service Contract
POST LEVEL: SB-3
LANGUAGES REQUIRED: English
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION:
Secondary education.  Certification in administration desirable. University Degree Development,  Communications, Gender Studies, Political Science, Law,International Relations or related field in the social sciences desirable, but it is not a requirement.
EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of 6 years working experience with NGOs, UN agencies or donor organizations;
Previous experience providing support to programme activities including organizing workshops and seminars;
Experience working on democratic governance related projects or programmes will be an added advantage;
Proficiency in using MS Word, Excel, and Power Point is required;
Fluency in spoken English is required
Demonstrable writing skills
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:
Excellent spoken English is also required.
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
DUE DATE: 29-Nov-12.
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Senior Drilling Engineer at Progressive Global Energy and Natural Resources

Rigzone, a Dice Holdings Inc. service, is a leading online resource for the oil and gas industry delivering content, data, advertising, recruitment events and career services. Dedicated to bringing upstream oil and gas news and data, including in-depth information on exploration, drilling and production markets to organizations tackling the energy challenge, its online community of highly-skilled and experienced energy professionals is unmatched. 

Our Client - A large Operator in Nigeria is recruiting to fill the below position  for a rolling 12 month contract with the project work looking to last at least 3 years.

Job Title: Senior Drilling Engineer  
Salary: US$1400 - US$1850 per annum
Reference Code: PR-123159242294

Requirements 

• The role is a combination of shallow and deep water work, therefore previous deep water experience is preferred.
• Minimum 8-10 years experienced required.
• Previous Operator experience is preferred.
• The role is rotationa contract but residential work can also be offerred.
• The client is not just looking for Drilling Engineers, but people with similar experience in Completions and Drilling Supervisors.

Application Closing Date
21st November, 2012

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Only candidates with oil and gas experience will be considered for this role.

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Graduate-Business Development Analyst at Oando PLC

Oando Plc is one of Africa’s largest integrated energy solutions providers with a proud heritage. It has a primary listing on the Nigerian Stock Exchange and a secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange with shared values of Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Passion and Professionalism (TRIPP), the Oando Group comprises six companies who are leaders in their market 

 

We are recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Business Development Analyst

Vacancy Code: BDA///17531

Department: Business Development

Job Summary
Reporting to either the Head Business Development for West Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa (WAF/SSA), the Analyst conducts Country, Business & Competitor Analysis, Investment Analysis and evaluations, process design and mapping, and strategy articulation, development and documentation.

The Incumbent also handles monitoring, coordination and reporting on-going initiatives/projects as directed by the Head Business Development –WAF/SSA

Specific Duties & Responsibilities
  
1.) Strategic

• Assist the country coordinators to conduct industry or country research
• Gathers and organizes information for problem-solving
• Analyzes data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.
• Document findings of study and prepare recommendations for implementation of new systems, procedures, or organizational changes.
• Develops strategic plans for the different business units or countries of focus

2.) Operational

• Designs, interprets and develops business, financial and strategy models for business units or country reps
• Conducts sound financial and investment analysis
• Conducts gap analysis to determine the variance of actual results from targets set
• Conduct analysis, monitor trends, provide forecasts, compare historical performance and measure performance against set targets.
• Preparation and analysis of various reports for Management Information such as Weekly business development reports and presentation.
• Prepare WAF’s/SSA’s contribution to the monthly GCEO’s Blue book template which measures WAFs/SSAs performance index
• Provide administrative support to all units within the WAF/SSA organization
• Planning & Coordination of all WAF/SSA business development team meetings to achieve functional objectives. Also to implement and follow up action points for the unit from all such meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor from time to time

 Key Performance Indicators

• Depth of research and analysis
• Soundness of investment appraisals
• Quality, timeliness, relevance and accuracy of financial, business models and presentations/documents developed
• Timeliness of execution of tasks
• TRIPP compliance

Qualification & Experience

• A good 1st degree, preferably in Accounting, Economics or Business Administration. If not, any other related field with business/analytical background
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience, with at least 1 in an analyst role within a reputable and structured business environment, preferably in oil & gas, a management consultancy or investment bank

Knowledge & Skills Required

• Very good understanding of Business, Critical Reasoning, Basic Finance, Basic Financial Accounting and Management Accounting
• Macro-economics
• Investment appraisal and management
• Business Performance Management
• Creativity & Innovation
• Team playing
• Good Oral & Written Communication
• Intermediate level knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Oil & Gas Industry Dynamics
• Oil and Gas Products Knowledge
• Documentation
• Supply Chain Management
• Coordination &Relationship Management

Application Closing Date
22 November, 2012

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Applicants should first of all login into their account with Oando Career Portal before application, new users should click here to register

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Halliburton Nigeria Recruits Graduate Operator Assistant II - Coiled Tubing

Why Halliburton? How about global opportunities, interesting work within small cohesive teams, extensive training, and the opportunity to take your career wherever you want it to GO, with all the support and stability of a truly global organization. With more than 60,000 employees in approximately 80 countries, Halliburton is one of the largest and most respected energy services companies in the industry. Since 1919, our customers have relied on our industry-leading technologies, scientific expertise and, most importantly, our knowledgeable and experienced professionals to help them meet the world's demand for energy. Whether you are a new graduate seeking your first job, or an experienced professional looking to make a career change, we have fantastic opportunities across our organization. Are you ready to GO?

Job Title: Operator Assistant II - Coiled Tubing

Requisition: 00226314

Location: Lagos NG

Job Description:
Under strict supervision, delivers PSL equipment to wellsite.  Learns basic operations to include but not limited to:

• performing pre/post job equipment inspections,
• performing and completing preventative maintenance procedures,
• maintaining and operating High Pressure fluid pump,
• performing hydrostatic testing on Blow Out Prevention Equipment (BOPE) and reels during pre/post job procedures,
• monitoring well control parameters during job application. Completes requisite training (essential math, essential red book, safety training, etc.) following iLearn's career development system processes.  
• Assists in assembly and preparation of equipment for installation and service.
• Assists in the clean up, repair, and preparation for the next job.
• Assists in Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and safety meetings. 
• Job tasks, correctly performed, have minimal impact upon the viability of the organization. 
• Error is readily ascertainable by the supervisor and can be corrected. 

Requiresments:

• Skills are typically acquired by completing the career development requirements in iLearn's competency management system and 3- 6 months experience as an Operator Asst I. 
• Must have successfully passed company tests and met competency Task Lists requirements. 
• The ability to perform basic mathematical calculations is required. 
• Reading comprehension and writing skills are required. 
• Basic computer skills are needed. 
• Licensure to drive commercial vehicles is required for land operations. 
• Promotes safety awareness and environmental consciousness, and complies with all applicable safety and environmental procedures and regulations. 
• Ensures compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) regulations and guidelines. 
• Promotes and takes an active part in quality improvement processes.

Application Closing Date

27th November, 2012

Method of Application 
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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Customer Financial Services Manager at Halliburton Nigeria

Why Halliburton? How about global opportunities, interesting work within small cohesive teams, extensive training, and the opportunity to take your career wherever you want it to GO, with all the support and stability of a truly global organization. With more than 60,000 employees in approximately 80 countries, Halliburton is one of the largest and most respected energy services companies in the industry. Since 1919, our customers have relied on our industry-leading technologies, scientific expertise and, most importantly, our knowledgeable and experienced professionals to help them meet the world's demand for energy. Whether you are a new graduate seeking your first job, or an experienced professional looking to make a career change, we have fantastic opportunities across our organization. Are you ready to GO?

Job Title: Customer Financial Services Manager

Requisition: 00225087

Location: Lagos NG

Job Description:

• Under broad direction, manages personnel across a geographical area;
• Must be proficient in  credit and account receivables (A/R) activities and applicable statutory requirements within responsible geographic area;
• Review and approve credit accommodations and terms at all levels of risk or difficulty in accordance with Business Practice 4-10958 (Management Approval Matrix); 
• Oversees the identification and management of high risk and difficult accounts; Manages special collections, litigation, bankruptcies and workout arrangements;
• Responsible for cost control, budget, training, and continuous process improvement within area of responsibility;
• Develop and maintain internal and external customer relationships, with emphasis on partnering with key leadership in geographic area of responsibility;
• Determine when it is appropriate to pursue non-standard opportunities and ensure appropriate approvals are secured; 
• Actively manage personnel through subordinates and their respective staff to achieve established goals and metrics;
• Assist in establishing performance goals and measurements and provide coaching.

Requirements
Typically requires an undergraduate degree in Business Administration or related field and 10+ years of experience in commercial credit and collections, including supervisory experience. Previous experience as Senior CFS Manager preferred. Should possess knowledge of risk mitigation techniques.

 

Application Closing Date
27th November, 2012

Method of Application 
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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Manager - Strategy and Operations (Advisory) at PricewaterhouseCooper(PwC)

PricewaterhouseCooper(PwC) provides industry-focused Assurance Tax and Advisory services to build public trust and enhance value for our clients and their stakeholders.

PWC is recruiting to fill the below position: 

Job Title: Manager - Strategy and Operations (Advisory)

Reference Number: NI1298359762
 

Expected Start Date: 1 December 2012
 

Location: Lagos

 

Job Role 

• Making the project happen – the Manager is the centre of any project, playing a leading  role in structuring the output and directing the research of the team, while coaching the staff they look after. 
• Managers are expected to make a strong contribution to the development of the wider practice through thought-leadership, pitches, recruitment etc

Project Delivery & Management

 

Business & Industry analysis

• Identifies issues, drawing on experience from previous projects
• Quickly draws out relevant industry trends affecting the assignment
• Forms an opinion/point of view and articulates client/target strategy from e.g. business plan 
• Assesses and proactively suggests the allocation of key responsibilities to team members as well as suggests staffing changes so that the team has the capability, competence and time to perform the engagement/project in accordance with standards. 
• Takes development objectives of Assistant Consultants/Consultants into consideration 
• Displays effective time management – prioritisation of issues, research, reporting, meets agreed deadlines
• Takes responsibility for the quality of the team’s work products and addressing the needs of the client, PwC and other stakeholders including compliance. 
• Coaches junior staff taking development needs into consideration – able to articulate to team how their work contributes to meeting project objectives
• Has a discussion about objectives with team members on every assignment
• Plays key role in initial hypothesis generation – e.g. logic tree production 
• Continuously sense-checks and updates team hypotheses 

Data gathering and handling

•  Oversees data gathering  process (covering previous projects, market research, broker notes etc) 
• Challenges team on completeness/appropriateness/accuracy of gathered data 
• Identifies key internal data requirements and writes accurate and clear information request list 
• Exhaustive understanding of different sources and has pursued various options – presents these to the Director to make a decision on the purchase of more expensive market researc
•  Sense-checks and triangulates research and output with other data sources
•  Continuously challenges and sense-checks Assistant Consultants/Consultants output for robustness and integrity

Financial analysis

•  Able to perform historical analysis – understanding of key business rivers 
• Able to understand and discuss in detail financial trends & projections with the client and more senior team members 
• Challenges business plan assumptions and develops strategies to  test reasonableness of assumptions 
• Able to create draft commentary and risk assessment of business plan/performance assumptions

Excel skills

• Able to construct advanced models
• Advanced data manipulation
• Able to coach more junior staff in advanced analysis techniques

Interviewing skills 

• Performs more in-depth and difficult interviews with e.g. competitors, senior management of key target customers 
• Designs and manages interview programme 
• Extracts key messages and implications from interviews 
•  Communicates with impact and confidence, identifying key issues and articulating actions
•  Communicates effectively with team members – e.g. changes to hypotheses, data problems, new issues, timing, runs part of CTMs
•  Supports senior staff at meetings with management or the client by: 
• having grasp of all data and findings 
• presenting parts of findings – i.e. relevant sections, complex analyses
•  Comfortable sharing the current point of view with the team and the client – but flexible for this view to change over the course of the work
•  Continuously consults and interacts with consulting counterparts to exchange data and views
• Contributes to the development of new methodologies or approaches to address client or PwC needs

Reporting / Output

• Prepares or coordinates the preparation of complex written documents and presentations.
• Basic grasp of report writing principles – structures argument and sections appropriately
• Effective presentation of subject matters/issues using charts, tables and graphics
• Takes responsibility for sections of the report – guided by a manager where necessary
• Understands principles of story boarding and hypothesis-led approach
•  Demonstrates the ability to communicate a value proposition; issue, action, impact
• Demonstrates the ability to modify the content and delivery of communications depending on audience
• Takes responsibility for creating a sensible reporting structure and managing reporting flow
•  Takes responsibility for output of team to client ready standard
• Monitors project costs on an ongoing basis and keeps senior staff informed of progress / deviations
• Understands  and  is  up-to-date  with strategy  environment,  latest  thinking  and  roles  of  various parties within it
• Able to use and direct the usage of key strategic concepts – e.g. BCG matrix, BSC methodology, market / product expansion
• Able to create drafts/handle key risk management procedures (e.g. engagement letters) and take the lead e.g. on ethical wall reporting

Business and team development

• Spends available time on Business Development activities e.g. pitches, thought leadership, sector development
• Sets positive example by providing timely, meaningful verbal and written feedback. Coaches others formally & informally on providing meaningful feedback.
• Makes the time and opportunity for staff members to discuss their aspirational goals and how they might be achieved.
• Contributes to Learning & Education design activity and/or instructs at training events.
• Takes responsibility/active role in project set-up – e.g. MAP files, job codes etc.

Application Closing Date

21st November, 2012

 

How To Apply

Interested candidates should:

Click here to apply online

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Consultant - Strategy and Operations (Advisory) at PricewaterhouseCooper( PwC )

PricewaterhouseCooper provides industry-focused Assurance Tax and Advisory services to build public trust and enhance value for our clients and their stakeholders.

PwC  is recruiting to fill the below position:
Job Title: Consultant - Strategy and Operations (Advisory)
Job Ref: NI4125223546

Location: Lagos

Job Description 
The power-house of the team – integral to the project, taking a “get it right first time” approach to research, analysis and output. The Consultant’s key role revolves around ensuring sound data collection, analysis, interviewing and presentation as well as adding additional value through drawing out the “so what” and supporting the manager in basic project management tasks. Consultants also apply these skills and drive outside of the project environment to support & develop our practice.

Comfortable with dealing with targets or clients, the Consultant is also beginning to develop relationships within and outside of the firm.

Project Delivery & Management

1.) Business & Industry analysis

• Quickly gets on top of industry issues (e.g. regulation, drivers, threats), understands their relevance to and forms an opinion on target/client business.
• Identifies, forms an opinion on and articulates client/target strategy from e.g. business plan/performance.

2.) Data gathering and handling

• Able to scope and execute primary research using all relevant research providers
• Aware of key sources of data – where to find it, how to access it etc – and able to identify/find new sources of data specific to a given project (incl. market sources and previous projects)
• Aware of alternative methods for data gathering e.g. interviewing to verify/supplement published market research
• On top of all internally and externally available data and their limitations
• Able to synthesise key messages and trends and their implications for the client/target from large volumes of data and sources
• Sense-checks and triangulates research and output with other data sources
• Presents data candidly, accurately and completely – “Right first time” approach
• Demonstrates ability to conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses
• Communicates effectively with team members – e.g. changes to hypotheses, data problems, new issues, timing

3.) Financial analysis

• Understands drivers of revenues and profitability
• Understands key ratios – e.g. profitability margins
• Able to perform basic analysis of business plan/performance – e. g.  key drivers,  trend  analysis, CAGRs

4.) Excel skills

• Can set up clear, easy to  follow and fully sourced spreadsheets
• Data manipulation using simple formulae and techniques – e.g. vlookups, pivot tables
• Able to construct basic  models
• Able to gain understanding of how models have been constructed and use these models
• Able to understand the limitations of individual models

5.) Interviewing skills

• Professional approach to interviewing
• Designs  interview programme – identifying contacts, writing questionnaires
• Able to hold in-depth  conversations  –  i.e.  not just  sticking  to  the  script,  making interviews focused on the key questions to be resolved
• Extracts key messages and implications from interviews
• Suitable documentation  of interview feedback to a client-ready standard
• Strongly contributes to Client Team Meetings having the ability to present sections of findings   internally
• Supports senior staff at meetings by having grasp of all data and findings – and framing opinions on their basis

Reporting 

• Prepares concise, well written documents using appropriate business and technical language
• Understands key differences   between e.g.  strategy   project   and  key propositions in strategy consulting and drafts reports appropriately
• Uses clear simple slides – using appropriate graphics
• Understanding of strategy consulting environment and roles of various parties within it
• Effective time management – prioritisation of issues, understands & executes 80/20, research vs. reporting, meets agreed deadlines
• Appreciation of importance and principles of risk management / attendance of all updates

Business and team development

• Able  to  conduct  oneself  professionally  at  client  meetings  and  on  client location  –  e.g.  Appropriate language, dress, and interpersonal skills, takes notes & circulates in good time
• Assists in proposal preparation & research, making an active effort to spend available time on Business Development activities
• Begins to build an internal network of contacts, e.g. business and community, cross-functional, cross-LoS and communicates relationships to appropriate partners or leaders.
• Understands and can communicate broad range of services provided by PwC and begins to identify needs client may not recognize.
• Communicates the importance of knowledge of roles and responsibilities and standards to team members
• Demonstrates importance of quality by reviewing work products of others and making necessary modifications
• Contributes to industry teams – e.g. presentations on past projects, sector   research, keep up to date with sector news, knowledge management e.t.c
• Contributes to wider team – e.g. Induction, buddying, peer group & social activities

Other

• Utilisation of approximately 80 -85% (i.e. 1,390 – 1,480 hours)
• Proactively defines and discusses development objectives on- and off-projec ts
• Demonstrates ability to work cross various sectors – at least 40%-50% of projects outside the home sector
• Demonstrates ability to work across consulting and strategy assignments
• Asks for upward and downward feedback in timely manner, takes feedback on-board positively and takes action to address areas for growth and improvement
• Provides  constructive  and  honest  upward  (and  where  appropriate  downward)  feedback  in  a  timely manner
• Maintains a focus on project economics – e.g. hours, recovery etc – and submits timesheets on a timely basis. Also identifies and recommends opportunities for improved efficiency.
• Understands risk management procedures and implements them in day to day work .  Able to create drafts/handle key risk management procedures (e.g. engagement letters).
• Assists manager in filing & keeping order during projects (incl. MAP)  and  takes  responsibility/active  role in project close-down and archiving process
• Keeps up to date with current business events and issues – e.g. economic trends, sector news
• Basic understanding of Strategy products & services / Consulting products and services and how our work fits into the wider firm’s offering

Application Closing Date
21 November, 2012

How To Apply
Interested and Qualified candidates should:
Click here and apply online

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Business Development Support at Oando Plc

Oando Plc is one of Africa’s largest integrated energy solutions providers with a proud heritage. It has a primary listing on the Nigerian Stock Exchange and a secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange
with shared values of Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Passion and Professionalism (TRIPP), the Oando Group comprises six companies who are leaders in their market

We are recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Business Development Support

Jobe Code: BDS///21806

Job Summary

• The primary function and responsibility of the Business Development Support is to develop and execute effective marketing strategies that target potential and existing customers in order to grow the company’s import supply business (PMS, AGO, DPK, ATK, Others).
• The position incumbent is also responsible for transaction processing, documentation support and some level of involvement in the execution and monitoring of daily trades.
• The role is expected to maintain/monitor relationships with key potential and existing clients and relevant regulatory authorities and provide quantitative/qualitative research support for new strategic initiatives proposed by the company.
• The role ensures the currency of market, supplier and customer data, and performs required analysis to identify potential risks and other business issues.
• The Business Development Support also maintains a very close working relationship with the Legal, Finance and Operations Departments to ensure a seamless process is worked in executing spot and long-term contracts. He/She; 
• Formulates market research goals and objectives in accordance with the Company’s growth, profitability, and expansion objectives; and makes suitable recommendations to the Head, Business Development.
• Supports the company’s strategic planning and budgeting processes with comprehensive data (including but not limited to market share performance metrics, industry, sector, supplier, customer and competitor information) and other relevant business information and ideas for the portfolio of products.
• Provides predictive data through research of customer buying patterns, segment trends and product utilisation requirements and identifies opportunities to create and/or optimise value in the local and regional supply & trading market.
• Provides market segmentation analysis to assist in determining growth objectives for short- and long-term forecasting
• Conducts comprehensive market research and analysis to obtain deep understanding of market size, potential opportunities for Oando S &T
• Complies with approved decision-making and monitoring systems, processes, procedures and policies and ensures effective controls are adhered to in handling job duties
• Maintains excellent relationships with key regulatory officials (e.g. PPMC), and obtains all necessary information as may be required, to facilitate the successful conduct of trades

 Key performance Indicators 

• Volumes/Value of Sales transactions generated (Gross Margin contribution)
• Quality, comprehensiveness, timeliness and accuracy of data provided to Traders.
• Quality and depth of analysis and usefulness of recommendations proffered.
• Effectiveness of trading support provided.
• Levels of adherence to laid down policies, processes and procedures.

 Qualification                               

• A good University degree.
• 2 - 4 years work experience within a reputable and structured organisation (financial institution, energy trading company etc.).
• Exposure to commodities trading activities is an advantage.

 Knolledge and Skills Required

• Strong analytical skill
• Networking & Relationship Management
• Negotiation
• Creativity & Innovation
• Political Savvy
• Team playing
• Oral & Written Communication
• Basic understanding of Oil & Gas Industry Dynamics & World Markets
• Basic understanding of Energy Trading Markets

 Application Closing Date

22nd November, 2012

How To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Applicants should first of all login into their account with Oando Career Portal before application, new users should click here to register

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Logistics and Admin Officers at Women for Health Programme (W4H)

The women for Health programme (W4H) is a five year DFIDfunded health programme with the main objective of addressing the severe shortage of female health workers in five selected states in the Northern Nigeria. W4H is in full support of the MDG goals
on reduction of child and maternal mortality especially in the selected Northern states in Nigeria and aims to address this through provision of female health workers in order to encourage improved access to health for women.

The programme will address the critical health sector human resource challenges by using an approach which empowers women as service providers. W4H is operated by a consortium of three organizations, namely: Health Partners International UK, Save the Children, UK and GRID Consulting Nigeria. As the programme commences its activities in Jigawa, Katsina, Zamfara and Yobe with coordination from the programme head office in Kano.
We seek to engage qualified persons to fill the below position:

JOB TITLE: LOGISTICS AND ADMIN OFFICER (5 POSITIONS)
LOCATION: Jigawa, Katsina, Zamfara, Yobe, kano

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 
The successful candidate will be based in all the programme operating states carrying out Logistics and Admin duties at the state level and provide support to the National Logistics and Admin Officer in the National office.
S/he will plan and coordinate workshops and ensure an effective and efficient workflow in the office.
S/he will maintain cordial relationship with service providers and suppliers as well coordinate their activities.
The LAO is responsible for making prompt hotel bookings  for visitors e.g. Consultants and Partners and overseeing the maintenance and effective utilization of programme vehicles and assets.
S/he will coordinate the itinerary for programme drivers

QUALIFICATION 
Candidates must have a graduate degree in any discipline of arts, humanities or the social sciences.
S/he must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
S/he must have a good knowledge of MS office tools especially MS Word and Excel.
The ideal candidate must have excellent communication (oral & written) and interpersonal skills.
Previous experience in a similar environment is desirable.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT 
These appointments will be for a contract term of up to five (5) years, with an initial 6 months probationary period. The programme offers highly competitive salary packages. However, local terms and conditions are applicable.

DUE DATE:  20 November, 2012

To Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should send a covering letter addressing your suitability for the post and a CV to W4H@gridconsulting.net Please quote the job title in the subject line.

Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Interviews will commence thereafter.

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Snr Process Engineer at Oando Plc

Oando Plc is one of Africa’s largest integrated energy solutions providers with a proud heritage. It has a primary listing on the Nigerian Stock Exchange and a secondary listing on 
the Johannesburg Stock Exchange with shared values of Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Passion and Professionalism (TRIPP), the Oando Group comprises six companies who are leaders in their market

Oando Plc is recruiting to fill the below position: 

Job Title: Snr Process Engineer

Job Code: SPE/FT//69205
Directly Reports to: Project Delivery Manager

Job Summary

• The Snr Process Engineer provides technical and administrative support to the Project and Operations Department.
• The role while liaising with Petroleum Engineering and Operations is responsible for ensuring that the relevant standards and methodologies are applied in the design, construction, commissioning and operation of OER facilities.
• This role would also be responsible for investigating the various alternatives to accomplish the best possible solutions for onshore/offshore oil and gas related installations, projects, developments, modifications and EHSSQ upgrades.
• Mature chosen concept through Front End Engineering Design to Detailed Engineering, in-line with the Oando Opportunity Realization Process (OORP), International industrial standards, best practices, latest proven technologies, environmental regulations.
• The incumbent will also be responsible for optimization of existing facilities to increase production, providing support to project planning, operation procedures.  

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Undertake feasibility and conceptual selection studies on new developments and in the optimization or de-bottlenecking of existing facilities.
• Develop Block Flow Diagrams, Process Flow Diagrams and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams, and equipment sizing and validation calculations in accordance to relevant standards and procedures.
• Provide tier-3 technical support for the company operations
• Develop control philosophies and ensure safety compliances in process designs
• Scope and manage Feed Contractors to deliver complete and accurate deliverables in accordance to set Codes and Standards.
• Provide inputs for preliminary cost estimates and scheduling of projects.
• Provide Job inputs for the Mechanical, Piping/Pipeline, Instrument, Structures/Civil and Electrical engineers
• Establishment of practices and procedures to assure operational, design and fabrication integrity
• Act as process technical SME for the company’s project and operation activities.

Key Performance Indicators

• Reduced down times on existing facilities
• Quality of engineering/front-end deliverables
• Production increases directly attributable to process engineering/facility modification
• Design, fabrication and operational integrity assurance.
• Technical mentoring and knowledge transfer

Qualifications/ Experience

• A good degree in Engineering (preferably, Petroleum, Mechanical or Chemical)
• 5 - 10 years cognate work experience in Design Engineering
• Experience in detail design of process facilities and pipelines, which should include design of  gas and oil processing facility
• Experience with process system modeling and simulations, using key industry platforms
• Conceptual Engineering-process discipline
• Experience with engineering design/EPC contractor supervision and work oversight
• Experience in technical bid evaluation and vendor technical selection
• Experience in staff development and knowledge transfer

Knoledge & Skills

• Working knowledge and skills in the use of relevant software such as Hysys, Flarenet and Pipesim,
• Good CAD skills
• A good understanding of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry
• Team player- ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams
• Oral & Written Communication
• Technical aptitude and strong analytical skills
• Excellent team player and interpersonal skills
• PC Utilisation

Application Closing Date
22nd November, 2012

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Applicants should first of all login into their account with Oando Career Portal before application, new users should click here to register 

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NLNG Postgraduate Scholarship 2012

Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas, NLNG, has launched  a postgraduate scholarship Scheme for Nigerian graduates who seek to further their education  as part of National development.

The NLNG Scholarship Schemes are part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility efforts to support human capital development and encourage high performance while ultimately growing a pool of high potential graduates and professionals with competitive advantage.

The NLNG Post Graduate Scholarship, launched in October 2012, is for graduates from NLNG host communities, Rivers State and rest of Nigerian residing in Nigeria who graduated with second class upper and above in their first degree. The scholarship is meant to aid them acquire Post Graduate degrees that will turn them into high potential professionals or entrepreneurs and boost their contribution to national development.

Candidates who meet the required criteria should please click here to apply

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