GE Africa Early Career Development Program (Graduate Trainee)

GE is a global infrastructure, finance and media company taking on the world’s toughest challenges. And we are taking the strengths that have made us an industry leader and putting them to work in service of a new era of global business, with a focus on the world and the people we share it with. Through initiatives like ecomagination and healthymagination, we are developing the next generation of products and services to improve the way we use resources, impact our communities and care for each other. Join GE and you’ll discover a career opportunity of incredible diversity – across disciplines and around the globe. No other company invests in the development, training and advancement of its employees the way we do, because we believe it is our innovative thinking that is our strength, and that strength is what enables GE to make a positive impact on tomorrow, today. From jet engines to power generation, financial services to water processing, and medical imaging to turning imaginative ideas into leading products and services. GE is imagination at work

We are currently recruiting for the Position of:

Job Title: GE Africa Early Career Development Program
Job Number: 1518010

Location: Ikoyi - Lagos,

Role Summary/Purpose
GE Africa’s Early Career Development Program (ECDP) is a newly created twelve month leadership program designed to give recent university/college graduates challenging work assignments, training and development, and exposure to leadership. The program combines hands on experience with formal classroom training to equip participants with the tools and knowledge to become leaders in GE.

Essential Responsibilities
ECDP is open to recent university/college graduates of various disciplines including, Sales, Finance, Human Resources, Field Service Engineering, Operations, Information Technology, and more.
As a valuable member of our team, ECDP participants will receive many benefits including:


Challenging work assignments
Business mentors
Leadership training
Essential skills training
Functional training
Opportunities to network with Leaders and other ECDP members

Qualifications/Requirements
Recent college/university graduate with no more than 2 years’ work experience /or with national service discharge
Authorized to work in your country full-time and without restriction
Must have an advanced to fluent level of English
Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment Demonstrated team player
Confident self-starter who has demonstrated drive
Excellent organization skills, ability to independently prioritize multiple tasks and work to deadlines

Desired Characteristics
Demonstrated leadership ability
Less than two years previous work experience.
A post graduate degree in a relevant field will be an advantage
High performer with a passion to achieve positive business results
Curiosity and desire to learn and expand skill set
Flexible, adaptable, and open to change

Application Closing Date
13th November, 2012

How To Apply
Qualified and Interested Candidate Should
Click Here To Apply Online

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OANDO LATEST VACANCIES

VACANCY CODE: FETSM///21708 

VACANCY TITLE: FRONT-END ENGINEERING & TECHNICAL SERVICES MANAGER
DEPARTMENT: ETO DUE DATE: Nov 5, 2012VACANCY DESCRIPTION
REPORTS TO:
Head Upstream Gas and Power Projects
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Process Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Instrument Engineers, Pipeline Engineers
OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB:
Development of concepts and front-end engineering for infrastructure and technical facilities projects
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide technical and discipline support during feasibility study of opportunities
Based on corporate guidelines, select preferred concepts for projects; present and defend same at the DRB through DG3
For greenfield projects, carry out (existing) facilities review for integrity and capacity, as an input to the concept selection and field development plan
Starting with approved feasibility reports (that have passed DG2), develop concept options for project realisation
Assess engineering consulting firms for suitability for engagement, and maintain a register of them as resources to augment in-house resources
Manage a FEED team to undertake FEED work for selected project concepts.
Deliver completed FEED, including Invitations to Tender documents to the appropriate Project Execution Managers
Maintain a pool of Discipline Engineers needed for all phases of projects through to handover for operation
Through studies proffer cost-effective solutions to technical operational issues
Assess new technology concepts for suitability and application in field development and technical solutions delivery
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
Quality and timeliness of delivery of packages (FEED documents, invitation-to-tender packages) needed to progress projects to detail engineering
Effectiveness of technical solutions proffered for identified operational challenges
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
A good university degree in engineering
Minimum of 10 years experience in oil and gas facilities engineering that must include concept studies
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
Understanding of the Opportunity Maturation Process
Understanding of key components and layouts of oil and gas infrastructures and facilities
Understanding of impact of concepts and front-end work in overall project value
Mastery of at least one recognized discipline in oil and gas engineering
Knowledge of key standards and codes that guide oil and gas facilities engineering
Understanding of interrelationship of various engineering disciplines in delivery of oil and gas facilities
Understanding of structure of tender documents for technical infrastructure.
Coordination of multidiscipline teams for maximum synergy

CLICK HERE TO APPLY ACANCY CODE: FETSM///21708 

VACANCY TITLE: FRONT-END ENGINEERING & TECHNICAL SERVICES MANAGER
DEPARTMENT: ETO DUE DATE: Nov 5, 2012VACANCY DESCRIPTION
REPORTS TO:
Head Upstream Gas and Power Projects
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Process Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Instrument Engineers, Pipeline Engineers
OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB:
Development of concepts and front-end engineering for infrastructure and technical facilities projects
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide technical and discipline support during feasibility study of opportunities
Based on corporate guidelines, select preferred concepts for projects; present and defend same at the DRB through DG3
For greenfield projects, carry out (existing) facilities review for integrity and capacity, as an input to the concept selection and field development plan
Starting with approved feasibility reports (that have passed DG2), develop concept options for project realisation
Assess engineering consulting firms for suitability for engagement, and maintain a register of them as resources to augment in-house resources
Manage a FEED team to undertake FEED work for selected project concepts.
Deliver completed FEED, including Invitations to Tender documents to the appropriate Project Execution Managers
Maintain a pool of Discipline Engineers needed for all phases of projects through to handover for operation
Through studies proffer cost-effective solutions to technical operational issues
Assess new technology concepts for suitability and application in field development and technical solutions delivery
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
Quality and timeliness of delivery of packages (FEED documents, invitation-to-tender packages) needed to progress projects to detail engineering
Effectiveness of technical solutions proffered for identified operational challenges
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
A good university degree in engineering
Minimum of 10 years experience in oil and gas facilities engineering that must include concept studies
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
Understanding of the Opportunity Maturation Process
Understanding of key components and layouts of oil and gas infrastructures and facilities
Understanding of impact of concepts and front-end work in overall project value
Mastery of at least one recognized discipline in oil and gas engineering
Knowledge of key standards and codes that guide oil and gas facilities engineering
Understanding of interrelationship of various engineering disciplines in delivery of oil and gas facilities
Understanding of structure of tender documents for technical infrastructure.
Coordination of multidiscipline teams for maximum synergy

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

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UNILEVER NIGERIA PLC VACANCIES

TECHNICAL OPERATOR, TEA FACTORY
REFERENCE: SC00225730
JOB LEVEL: Experienced/Mid-career
AREA OF INTEREST: Supply Chain
LOCATION: Agbara, Ogun state
COUNTRY: Nigeria
SALARY(PER ANNUM): 500K – 1M 
JOB DESCRIPTION
Key Responsibilities of position holder include the following;
-Operate and maintain packing machine
-Maintain the quality of products from the line
-Carry out SKU and formulation change-over.
-Housekeeping, line organisation and achievement of line Key Performance Idiciators
-Log line losses and support problem solving projects
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
–NABTECH certificate or National Diploma in either Mechanical or Electrical engineering
–Prior hands-on machine operating experience for a year would be an advantage

CLICK HERE TO APPLY
DUE DATE: 29 Dec 2012.

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State Accountant at Maternal Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Initiative

 The Maternal Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) initiative is a 5-year aid programme which operates alongside the PRRINN programme that focuses on strengthening routine immunization in four Northern Nigerian States. The MNCH programme aims to address the unacceptable high rates maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality in selected Northern Nigerian States. This programme is funded by the Norwegian government in partnership with the UK Department for International Development (DFID) and is operated by a consortium of three, organizations, namely: Health Partners International UK, Save the Children, UK and GRID Consulting Nigeria.

The joint programme collaborates with stakeholders in the health sector as well as civil societies to provide quantifiable improvements to the PHC systems in Northern Nigeria. PRRINN/MNCH is managed by a team of internationally recruited professionals. Its programme activities are carried out in Jigawa, Katsina, Yobe and Zamfara with coordination from the programme head office in Kano. The programme seeks to recruit a qualified professional to fill the vacant position as identified below:

Job Title: State Accountant
Location: Katsina

Responsibilities

• The ideal candidate will provide financial and accounting support to the office at the State levels.
• S/he will report directly to the State Team Manager for costing and disbursement of funds for programme activities; and to the Finance and Admin Manager for general coordination of programme funds from the states.
• This person will operate an effective cash management system, manage and monitor all office running costs including petty cash disbursements and prepare monthly and annual financial reports to the STM.

Qualification

• Candidates applying for this job must have a minimum of a first degree or its equivalent in accounting, finance or any related disciplines
• S/he must have a minimum of 3 years hands- on experience in accounting or auditing in any organization.
• A strong knowledge and hands-on use of Microsoft spreadsheet (Ms. Excel) and other computerized accounting soft-wares is essential for this position.
• S/he must have good communication skills.
• Previous experience in a similar role and in a donor funded environment will be an added advantage.

Terms of Employment
These appointments will be for a short term contract up to six months. The programme offers highly competitive salary packages. However, local terms and conditions are applicable.

Application Closing Date
2nd November, 2012

Method of Application
Interested candidates should submit an application and updated Cvs to include contact mobile numbers and email address to: cvs@gridconsulting.net,  

Or through the link on our website at: www.gridconsulting.net.

Interviews will commence after the closing date with a view to successful candidates commencing work immediately. 
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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Quality Assurance Coordinator at Brunel Energy

Brunel Energy provides specialist personnel to the international oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation and construction industries. Our clients are predominantly major operating companies and international engineering or construction companies. Through a network of 35 offices in 5 continents (Europe, America, Asia, Africa and Australia) we currently second nearly 4,000 Technical Engineering Specialists to the largest multi-national Oil & Gas Companies and major EPC Contractors, through well established global supply agreements.

We are currently recruiting for the Position of:

Job Title: Quality Assurance Coordinator
ENERGY VC25448

Location: Lagos

Job Function
The Quality Assurance Coordinator advises and informs Project Manager or Site Management on Quality Management issues, status and metrics. Reporting to the Project Quality Manager while ensuring establishment and proper implementation of adequate control processes within the subproject PT, as stipulated in the Project Plan and the Project Quality Plan. Monitoring and auditing implementation of PT Site Surveillance Programs and Contractors plans and procedures.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Advises and informs Subproject Manager on Quality issues, status and metrics.
• Ensure establishment and proper implementation of adequate control processes within the subproject PMT, as stipulated in the Project Plan and the Project Quality Plan.
• Develops and coordinates Subproject Audit Schedule, conduct site audits within sub-projects and assist PQM in conduct of project audits, as needed.
• Perform scheduled periodic Assessments of the Contractor's activities in order to evaluate and monitor implementation of Contractor’s quality management systems.
• Monitor, investigate, identify and resolve subproject quality issues.
• Evaluate Quality Metrics from Site, PQL and Engineering team and provide reports to responsible line management, PQM and Function, as required.
• Provide PT Quality training as stipulated in the Project Quality Plan and as required within the PT
• Develop Subproject Quality Plan, when required.
• Promote Quality awareness throughout the Subproject.
• Review contractors quality audit schedule, monitor contractor’s audit program, and participate in selected audits
• Review and approve contractor’s quality organizations.
• Interview contractor’s key QA staff and monitoring their performance
• Review contractor’s standard contract and purchase order quality requirements language.
• Review and approval of EPC contractor’s Quality Plan and Inspection and Test Plans (ITP's)
• Monitor and audit implementation of PT Site Surveillance Programs
• Participate in review of any proposed sub-contractors or suppliers not on approved bidders list
• Ensure contractor and PT implement Criticality Rating process, as required
• Review Quality Plan of suppliers of critical equipment / material in conjunction with PQL
• Ensure contractor is performing quality reporting per the contract
• Review metrics from PQL, PIL SQC and Engineering team and identify and assist in resolution of issues
• Assist Function in selection of SQL positions and assist Sites in selection of inspectors
• Review and, when necessary, assist in development of the Quality portion of site close-out reports
• Ensure previous lessons learned are reviewed and that new lessons learned are identified

Requirements

• Engineering or technical degree, preferred and/or minimum of 10-15 years experience in implementing Project Quality Management systems in the Oil and Gas Industry
• Worldwide experience with contractors, in particular those involved in the construction of offshore and onshore production facilities.
• Experience with facilitating efforts to resolve interface issues and coordinate multiparty QA objectives
• High level of construction knowledge, skill and experience
• Excellent communication, strategy/planning skills

Application Closing Date
31st October, 2012

Method of Application
Qualified candidates should
Click Here To Apply Online

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Massive Graduate Trainees and Experienced Jobs at BDO Professional Services Ltd

BDO Professional Services a member firm of BDO International, a worldwide network of expert firms offering global as well as national businesses. Our international networks of sources comprise more than 1,082 member company office spaces in 119 countries. BDO International is the globe’s fifth largest international company of professional solutions in accountancy, guarantee, management consultancy, tax as well as corporate advisory solutions. Each BDO user firm is an independent legal body in its own nation.

We are presently looking for appointment for result-oriented graduates and experts in the industries below for instant work for the positions of:

1.) Tax Consultant

2.) ICT Consultant

3.) Systems Auditor

4.) Human Resource Manager
5.) Financial Advisor
6.) Audit Senior Manager
7.) Audit Manager
8.) Graduate Audit Trainees

Method of Application
Suitable Candidates should visit our website: www.bdo-ng.com for more information while applications containing detailed curriculum vitae and position applied for, marked as subject of e-mail, should be sent to:
recruitments@bdo-ng.com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Application Closing Date
31st October, 2012

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Job Vacancy for a Senior Tax Adviser at Shell Petroleum Development Company

Job Title: Senior Tax Adviser, Nigeria Gas
Job ID: F32685
Location: Lagos, Lagos , Nigeria
Number of Vacancies: 1 

Shell companies have been finding and producing oil and gas around the world for over a century. Today, we have interests in exploration and production ventures in more than 39 countries and employ approximately 19,000 staff (not including contractors).

This is a technically challenging work environment characterised by a continuing need for research, the pursuit of new technology, and the adoption of new ways of working. It demands people who will thrive in a culture that encourages and rewards innovation, collaboration and the ability to learn from success as well as failure.

Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) is the pioneer and leader of the petroleum industry in Nigeria. It has the largest acreage in the country from which it produces some 43 per cent of the nation’s oil. The company’s operations are concentrated in the Niger Delta and adjoining shallow offshore areas where it operates in an oil mining lease area of around 31,000 square kilometers.

SPDC is currently involved in a multi-million dollar oil and gas project in the Niger Delta region with the objective of increasing production to help meet the world’s growing demand for energy.

We’re currently looking to recruit a Senior Tax Adviser.

Requirements:
Relevant professional tax, law or accounting qualifications.
At least 10 years corporate tax experience.

Responsibilities:

Create standard planning solutions for repeat business & capture & make available to team / corporate memory
Maintain records of advice and precedents and log of comments on commercial agreements.
Accuracy of taxation features incorporated in Investment Proposals for gas projects; Ensure advice given is correctly reflected in tax returns and external reporting.
Be accountable for documentation,retention and retrieval system for SCiN. In addition,ensure TMFC is strictly followed in the assurance process of the midstream companies with focus on timely reporting,filing and TaxiQ management.
Provide tax services to the Gas Directorate and support Shell interest in the various midstream gas joint venture companies to ensure effective value chain tax planning in conjunction with relevant central finance tax advisers.
To counsel UIG Vice-President Gas on tax matters.
To provide tax awareness briefings to Gas commercial,Gas governance & SNG organisation.
Monitor external developments affecting areas of specialisation and keep professional skills up to date using IDP.
Dedicated adviser required supporting the gas growth plans in Nigeria. Gas is increasingly a distinct tax regime & organisationally gas growth is separate organisation within the UIG organisation. To achieve a sustainable competitive rate of tax for Nigerian EP gas assets.
Manage the portfolio of gas projects using the relevant Shell methodology and create and execute optimal structures for these projects
To ensure that existing gas activities are carried out tax efficiently including the optimisation of the gas value chains: SPDC,SNEPCo,SNG,NLNG,WAPCo,DOMGAS/IPP’s,OKLNG.
Accuracy of Gas/NGL fiscal assumptions used in the SPDC,SNEPCo Business Plans;


Method of Application 
click here and apply

Application Deadline: Friday 26 October 2012

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Leventis Foundation (Nigeria) Ltd One-Year Technical Skills Training Programme in Agriculture

The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) and The Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA) in collaboration with The A. G. Leventis Foundation (Nigeria) ltd/Gte will be conducting a one-year technical skills training programme in agriculture in the following areas: Livestock Production, Crop Production, Agric. Engineering and Mechanization, Rural Enterprise Development


Aim/ Objective
This programme aims at training and equipping youths with vocational and entrepreneurial skills in the afore mentioned areas and promoting Private Sector Model in Vocational and Technical Skills Training.

Test Day: 17th November, 2012
Time: 9.00am
Venue: Leventis Foundation (Nig) Agric Training School,  llesa, off International Breweries Road, Imo, IIesa, Osun State,

Requirements
Candidates must fulfill the following conditions among others

• be between 18 and 35 years of age
• Must have completed the Junor Secondary School
• Be able to speak, write and read English
• Be physically fit and willing to work hard.
• Be prepared to undergo written, oral and physical test prior to final selection
• Be Prepared to return to farm and/or serve within the agro.allied sector of Nigerian Economy upon completion of training.

Application Closing Date
10th November, 2012

Method of Application
Interested Candidates should submit a hand written application,  two (2) recent passport photographs and photocopies of  credentials addressed to:

The Principal,
Leventis Foundation (Nig)/ Osun State
Agricultural Training School,  Imo, P.M. B.  5074 llesa, Osun State.

Note: Candidates should come with original of their certificates for sighting and are required to  make arrangements for their transportation and accommodation during examination. Successful candidates will be eligible for an oral interview and fitness test, hence this exercise might extend to the next day

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Council of Nigerian Mining Engineers and Geoscientists (COMEG) Jobs(6 Positions)

Council of Nigerian Mining Engineers and Geoscientists (COMEG) 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following permanent and pensionable positions. Technical positions must be COMEG registered professionals and also IT compliant.

1.)  Chief Geologist/ Scientific Officer

Qualification:

• Candidates must possess M.Sc/ Mining Engineering /Geosciences
• With 15-20 years experience – (GL 14).

2.)  Principal Geologist/Scientific Officer

Qualification:

• Candidates must possess B.Sc/HND in relevant field of study
• With 10 -15 years experience – (GL 12).

3.) Programme Analyst/ Internal Auditor

Qualification:

• Candidates must possess B.Sc/HND in relevant field of study
• With 10 -15 years experience – (GL 12).

4.) Corporate Relations Officer

Qualification:

• Candidates must possess B.Sc/HND in relevant field of study
• With 10 -15 years experience – (GL 12)

5.) Geologist/Scientific Officer

Qualification:

• Candidates must possess B.Sc/HND in relevant field of study
• With 3 -5 years experience – (GL 09).

6.) Programme Analyst/Accountant.

Qualification:

• Candidates must possess B.Sc/HND in relevant field of study
• With 3 -5 years experience - (GL 09)

Application Closing Date
3rd December, 2012

Method of Application:
Applicants should submit ten (10) copies of application with detailed Curriculum Vitae and Credentials in an envelope marked "Application for Employment" and addressed to:

The Registrar/CEO,
Council of Nigerian Mining Engineers and Geoscientists (COMEG),
No. 15A, Kwame Nkrumah Crescent, Asokoro,
P.M.B. 537

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Graduate Entry Level Vacancies

We are a dynamic and rapidly expanding organisation and in line with the broadened scope and objectives of our current strategic repositioning, vacancies now exist for bright, self motivated and exceptional individuals to be part of our high performance teams with B.Sc/HND qualifications in Sciences, Social Sciences, Law and Computer disciplines. 


Job Position: Graduate Entry Level

 

Location: Lagos

 

Requirements:

• B.Sc/HND qualifications in Sciences, Social Sciences, Law and Computer disciplines.
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage time properly and meet specified deadlines
• Analytical and co-ordination skills
• Personal initiative and drive
• An engaging and confident carriage
• For Computer Science graduates, relevant IT Certification (MCP, MCSE, OCP, CCNA, CNP, CompTia) and knowledge of programming e.g. asp. net is an added advantage.

Skills:

Candidates must possess:

• High level of integrity and discipline
• Hands on attitude and disposition
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Negotiation skills
• Presentation skills

Application Closing Date:

3rd December, 2012

 

Method Of Application:

Interested applicants should forward up to date Cv’s in Excel format to:    workforcesp@gmail.com

Hard copies of the applications may be sent to:

 

The Advertiser, 

P.O. Box 3642, 

Marina, Lagos.

 

Applicant’s Cv’s must state the following:

• Name (Surname first)
• Date, month and year of birth
• State of origin
• Full contact details (not P.O. Box) including telephone number and e-mail address
• Educational and professional qualifications with dates
• Work experience since graduation with dates
• Membership of Professional body (bodies) if any.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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Current Jobs at ABT Associates

Abt Associates, a major American business and government research, technical assistance, and consulting company, manages the new USAID-funded Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS2 TO4) Project, which seeks
to reduce the burden of malaria in 14 African countries through cost-effective commodities procurement and logistics systems, access to technical expertise, and implementation of Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS).

Abt Associates seeks qualified candidates for the project's operations in Nigeria. Brief descriptions and qualification requirements for the positions are listed below.

TECHNICAL SPECIALIST/ENTOMOLOGICAL COORDINATOR 
Provides, overall coordination of the implementation of entomological field activities; undertakes day-to-day monitoring of
IRS operation, and support counterparts in monitoring activities;
implements capacity-building efforts to increase and expand the skills of local counterparts and field team technicians; provides
guidance and support to a focal counterpart from the MoH/NMCP or research lnstltutlon for the supervision of district level field reams of entomological technicians or vector control officers who perform mosquito collections and tests; ensures the field teams follow all WHO approved guidelines, protocols, and techniques for mosquito collections and tests; ensures all data from all collection activities are recorded on data entry forms; performs mosquito identifications; undertakes data analysis and prepare monitoring
reports.

Minimum qualification Requirements include the following:
Master's Degree in Entomology, Environmental Studies, Biology or relevant field and at least six (6) years of relevant professional experience in the implementation of vector control and entomological monitoring activities; experience in international development programs, preferably at USAID-funded programs; knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research and analytic methodologies; knowledge about malaria prevention programming is very desirable and English Language fluency.

ENTOMOLOGY TECHNICIAN
Undertakes day-to-day maintenance of the insectary and other monitoring activities of IRS operation, and support counterparts in monitoring activities;
actively participates in larval collections and rearing; assists in coordinating the implementation of various entomological field
activities.

Minimum qualification Requirements include the following:
OND in Environmental Studies, Biology or relevant field. SSCE with at least 5 years' experience in Malaria vector control activities;
experience in international development programs, preferably USAID-funded programs; experience in rearing susceptible strains
of Anopheles mosquitoes in an insectary desirable; knowledge about malaria prevention programming is very desirable and
English Language fluency.

NB: All applications must be submitted within 2 weeks of this publication

Method of Application
To be considered for the position, the applicant must submit his/her CV and an application letter that provides details of the applicant's  specific qualifications for the position to: employment_africairs@yahoo.com

In the subject line of the email, write the title of the position you are applying for as the subject. Applications that do not follow this instruction, or that do not meet the stated minimum requirements will not be considered.

Interested candidates can learn more about ABT Associates multi-disciplinary group of dedicated professionals who provide technical assistance, research, analysis and system strengthening services in more than 100 countries atwww.abtassocaites.com

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PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF NIGERIA (PPFN) VACANCIES

The Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN) is a national non-governmental organization promoting Reproductive Health (RH) in Nigeria. PPFN seeks suitably qualified candidates for the following vacant positions under the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL)-funded Project for a one-year contract of employment: POSITION: RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (RA2012)
LOCATION: DUTSE, JIGAWA STATE
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The purpose of this position is to support the implementation of the JPAL Project initiatives in the evaluation of community-based interventions designed to decrease maternal mortality in the rural communities in northern Nigeria (Jigawa) titled “Strengthening the Midwives Service Scheme with Community Focused Interventions: Evidence from a Randomized Controlled Field Trial in Nigeria”.
The Research Associate will work closely with academic researchers and other field staff to perform a variety of tasks including, but not limited to, the following:
Communication activities
Data Management
Training
Financial Management
REQUIREMENTS:
Degree in Economics, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Public Health or related fields.
Experience in the management of programme implementation or field research in health or development economics in a developing country for at least a year
Excellent management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative skills.
Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player
Demonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations
Knowledge of Stata (strongly preferred) or other data analysis software is preferred.
Familiarity with randomized controlled trials preferred
Good understanding of finances and budgeting is essential
Capability to coordinate and supervise other staff
DUE DATE: 1 November, 2012
TO APPLY
Suitably qualified persons are invited to send in their one page letter of application indicating the position applied and justification for their applications and comprehensive career resume to:
Email: vacancyra@ppfn.org Please refer to ppfn.org for more details on this vacancy.

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Manager - Revenue Assurance at Etisalat Nigeria - Lagos

Etisalat Nigeria is recruiting to fill the vacant position of:
Job Title: Manager, Revenue Assurance 

Location: Lagos 

Job Summary
Develop and implement a revenue life-cycle approach which minimizes revenue leakages and maximizes revenue opportunities across the business

Principal Functions

• Maximize revenue by reducing revenue leakages and identifying revenue opportunities in relevant processes
• Allocate resources to investigate, analyze, evaluate and correct revenue impacting issues as they arise
• Assume responsibility for continuous improvements and special projects aimed at identifying new revenue opportunities and optimizing revenue assurance tools
• Provide inputs in the development, update and review of all revenue impacting policies, processes and procedures for all revenue streams and in line with global best practice
• Review and recommend changes to all revenue related policies, processes, procedures and business rules in order to further minimize revenue leakages
• Assess revenue impact of new products, network elements and billing system changes
• Keep abreast of global and local best practices with regard to revenue assurance management
• Support the continuous review of revenue assurance activities with regard to the network and revenue streams; make recommendations for improvement and implement approved initiatives
• Establish and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Provide independent cross-functional internal consultancy aimed at protecting existing revenue streams of the business
• Develop KPIs across functional areas to monitor revenue maximization
• Promote a revenue assurance culture across Etisalat Nigeria by contributing to the creation of a revenue-responsible organization which is on alert for revenue leakages and over-billing and actively maximizes revenue opportunities
• Support the acquisition and implementation of essential automated tools/ solutions which test for and monitor leakages and adequacy of business rules
• Introduce quantifiable revenue monitoring mechanisms around the business strategy so as to ensure success of the strategy
• Represent the status, current action plans and future direction of Revenue Assurance to the Revenue Assurance Steering Committee
• Improve and streamline current revenue assurance tools, processes and procedures
• Identify new revenue opportunity areas within the revenue life-cycle
• Approve revenue-assurance focussed criteria for new product or network element prior to implementation
• Ensure that revenue affecting business processes have built-in mechanisms to assure revenue streams via visibility, controls and good process design
• Establish and maintain reconciliation processes to ensure end-to-end visibility of revenue streams and data accuracy
• Ensure data integrity in all revenue impacting systems across Etisalat Nigeria
• Build controls into revenue impacting projects within Etisalat Nigeria
• Ensure ad hoc reviews of all rate tables within Etisalat Nigeria's billing systems
• Manage, co-ordinate and conduct one-off and recurring analyses to test/ elicit suitability of business processes
• Actively seek revenue leakages within Etisalat Nigeria with a view to working with involved parties to plug such leakages and ensure future revenues are assured
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Head-Revenue Assurance & Fraud Management

Educational Requirements

• First degree or equivalent in relevant disciplines
• Postgraduate/ professional qualifications will be an advantage, e.g Associate Chartered Accountant
• Between six (6) and eight (8) directly relevant post-NYSC work experience, with at least most recent three (3) years in a supervisory role

Application Closing Date
29th October, 2012
Method of Application
Qualified and Interested Candidates should Click Here To Apply Online

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