25 August 2012

GSK Nigeria Recruits Category Manager, Africa - Antinfectives

GSK Nigeria recruits suitable and qualified Graduates for the position of a Category Manager, Africa - Antinfectives . We are one of the world's leading research based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies We have a challenging and inspiring mission to improve the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer.
With a firm foundation in science, we discover, develop, manufacture and distribute prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer healthcare products.
In pursuance of our growth and objectives opportunities now exist in our team as;
Position: Category Manager, Africa - Antinfectives
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Geographical scope:
The scope will cover Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA): Anglophone West Africa (AWA), Francophone West & Central Africa (FWCA), Kenya, Other East Africa (OEA) and Southern Africa (SnA)
The Job:
Reporting to the Commercial Development Manager, Africa; the person will be responsible amongst others to;
  • Drive sales, marketing & business development strategies in achieving set goals and providing expert support in developing promotional campaigns.
  • Evaluate the financial aspects of product development, such as budgets, expenditures, research and development appropriations, return on investment and profit-loss projections.
  • Design and develop promotional materials centrally and ensure that all adaptations and implementation are in line within the companys collaboration goals and objectives.
  • Manage product life cycle within assigned portfolio and constantly review existing opportunities.
  • Carry out sales forecasting & strategic planning to ensure the sale and profitability of brands, conduct analysis and monitor market trends.
Specialised Knowledge :
  • Branded Generics (BGx) Product/Technical knowledge including disease knowledge.
  • Channel management skills with emphasis on Pharmacy channels.
  • Strong communication, time, motivation & territory management skills.
  • Effective speaking & persuasion Skills.
  • Monitoring, judgment & decision making skills.
  • Project Management capabilities.
The Person
  • Bachelor of Pharmacy degree with at least 5 years sales and marketing experience.
  • Experience in Antinfectives (AI) portfolio will be an added advantage.
  • Experience in Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) & ability to speak French & Portugese will confer an advantage. 

Application Closing Date
30th August, 2012

Method of Application
Interested candidates should visit our website following the link below to complete application and attach a current resume;
http://www.gsk.com.ng/careers/index.htm

Note: When the page opens, click on Marketing
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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VACANCIES, KPMG, PROFESSIONAL, SATURDAY 25, AUGUST 2012


Ours is a team of outstanding professionals, working and cutting through complexities in the areas of Audit, Tax and Advisory Services. We are looking to hire young vibrant and forward looking Graduate Trainees who are ready to learn, perform and demonstrate competence in a short period of time in the following areas:
INTERNAL AUDIT, GOVERNANCE RISK AND COMPLIANCE – IAR 001
IT ADVISORY – ITA 002
TAX COMPLIANCE AND ADVISORY – TAX 003
FINANCIAL ADVISORY (TRANSACTION AND RESTRUCTURING) – T&R 004
AUDIT AND ASSURANCE – AUD 005
MANAGEMENT CONSULTING – MC 006
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT – FRM 007
FORENSIC SERVICES – FOR 008

INTERESTED CANDIDATES MUST:
Show adaptability, willingness to learn new skills and commitment to exceptional delivery
Exceptional oral and written communication skills copied from
Be innovative and creative
Be emotionally intelligent
Be under 26 years old
Must have a minimum of second class (upper division) degree at undergraduate level.
Have started, about to complete or completed National Youth Service Scheme
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Email CV to careers@ng.kpmg.com with Graduate Trainee Recruitment and the Reference code clearly stated as the subject of your mail not later than Tuesday 28th August, 2012.
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MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM RESOURCES RECRUITS, SATURDAY 25, AUGUST 2012


The African Petroleum Producers Association (APPA) an Intergovernmental Organization serving as a platform of cooperation, collaboration and exchange of experience between African Petroleum Producing Countries with Headquarters in Brazzaville, REpublic of Congo in inviting application from suitably qualified candidates to a vacant position
CHIEF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND WEB RESOURCES, PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATOR OF APPA DATABANK AT APPA SECRETARIAT
The applicant of this post shall manage the activities relating to the development of the APPA Databank and APPA Secretariat system in compliance with technical and government standards.
QUALIFICATION REQUIRED:
Holder of an engineering degree, A-level +5, in computer science, Completion from a great renown Engineering School will be an added advantage
Be proficient in the administration on Internet System based on Linux, Apache, Mysql and PHP. The certification CCNA, CEH, COmpTIA, Linux +,RHCT,LPI or others in this domain are additional advantages;
Be proficient in the administration of system and corporate networks under windows active directory and exchange email. Microsoft MCSA certifications or other in this domain is an added advantage
Have a good experience in managing IT projects and the conduct of changes in organizations. ISACA certifications CGEEIT, PMP or other in this domain are additional advantages copied from
Ten (10) years of relevant working experience in the field of managing IT system (application, infrastructure and networks) within a renowned company, a public administration, or a regional or international institution
The candidate must show proof of a good analytical and communication ability.
He or She should also possess the aptitude of team work as as aptitude of organization dynamism, availability and integrity
Mastery of technological evolutions in the NICT fields
Knowledge of the oil and gas industry is essential
Age Limit
The candidate must not be less than 35 years of age as at the date of the submission of this application
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The principal Administrator of APPA Databank responsible for:
Supervise and lead a team of APPA Databank Local Administrators (including at least one in each member Country responsible for collecting and recording information in the Databank manage the technical infrastructure of the Databank
Ensure technical coordination of preventive, corrective and evaluative maintenance activities related to the Databank
Manage relationships with external service providers of the Databank
Identifying the disfuntion as well as their consequences and propose appropriate measures to correct same
Ensure availability and sustainability of the Databank in connection with various providers
Ensure data quality
Implement a development strategy for the information system fully in line with strategy and objectives of APPA
Ensure the implementation of an information system in governance with clearly defined roles, responsibilities, monitoring and control
Establish an application portfolio covering all the features of the process of APPA Secretariat manage IT module infrastructure, stable, scalable and secure to the performance of the Information System
Ensure the availability of the information system, its security and the sustainability of infrastructures
Ensure the quality of deliverables in compliance with costs and delay.
carry out all other tasks within the context of its duties which may be entrusted to his/her care by the Executive Secretary or his Assistant
REMUNERATION
Remuneration and employment benefits of the post are comparable to salaries of international organizations of similar positions and this is in line with the salary scale and allowances applicable at APPA Secretariat. The contract related to this position is a three years term mandate, renewable twice if satisfactory
TO APPLY
Interested candidates should write an application addressed to the Permanent Secretary/APPA National Representative for Nigeria, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Block D 6th Floor, Room 8, NNPc Towers, Herbert Macaulay Way, CBD, Abuja accompanied by;
A written application with dated and signed Curriculum Vitae
Letters or recommendation from 3 referees
Certified copies of degrees and work certificates dating less than 3 months
A copy of valid identity card or international passport
An extract of police report dating less than 3 months
Copies of technical certifications obtained if any;
Any certification of training received from an internationally renowned centre.
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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, ARENA MULTIMEDIA


For the first time in Nigeria, Arena Multimedia brings a unique offer.
Any student who enrolls for an AMSP: ARENA MULTIMEDIA SPECIALIST PROGRAMME, the first 25 Students who enroll for this course on a first-come-first-serve basis will get a minimum 40% discount and chance to win UPTO 100% scholarship for AMSP course and Final year of Middlesex university fee. copied from
This offer closes on AUGUST 31, 2012
For More Enquiries and Info, Kindly contact us on the following numbers below:
Tel- 8132590205, 8129687969
You can also visit us at
Arena Multimedia
5th floor, 34 Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos.
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NAIJAMEBS MARKETING EXECUTIVES, SATURDAY 25, AUGUST 2012


Naijamebs is a Nigerian indigenous service consultant website that offers various services ranging from modeling to airport pickups, hotel reservation, tourism, catering, Master of ceremony, team building facilitation and escort services within and around clients host location.
POSITIONS: MARKETING EXECUTIVES
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Analyzing and researching market trends
Identifying target markets
Organizing marketing campaigns
Managing budgets
Producing or commissioning promotional material
Managing the productivity of campaigns
Delegating tasks to marketing executives
Communicating information with colleagues and market actors
Attending conferences, product launches and networking events
QUALIFICATIONS:
A graduate in a business or marketing-related degree and a completed a professional qualification such as a Chartered Institute of Marketing Professional Diploma or quality field experience in marketing. copied from
SKILLS:
An excellent knowledge of fashion product or service is highly expected. Other important skills include:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Good organizational skills
A willingness to meet deadlines effectively
A highly-motivated attitude when dealing with the tasks at hand
Excellent team-leadership skills
High confidence levels
The ability to thrive in pressured or stressful situations
The ability to solve problems as they arise
Astute budgeting skills
A committed and flexible attitude to the job
Strong interpersonal skills
Good networking abilities
Good attention to detail
The ability to multi-task
SALARY:
The wage you earn will depend on experience and qualifications but negotiable.
HOW TO APPLY
Are you qualified, competent and efficient to market a new branded fashion product and services across Nigeria? If YES, send your Application and C.V by hand to:
Students’ Lounge, Ground Floor, Faculty of Law, University of Lagos, Akoka.
Tel. 07098823085
DEADLINE: Ongoing.
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ARCADIA ACCESS SERVICES LTD VACANCIES, SATURDAY 25, AUGUST 2012


JOB TITLE: PRINCIPAL SUBSEA ENGINEER
JOB DESCRIPTION
PURPOSE:
Provide Project Engineering support for Bonga Main Produced Water Upgrade project. Directly responsible and accountable for all work allocated to him/her including management of cost, schedule, quality, HSE performance, commercial contracts,fabrication, construction, installation, commissioning, start-up, and operability for asset engineering works.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Delivery of Project engineering Discipline Deliverables (e.g. Project Execution Plan, Basis for Design, Contract strategy, project organisation, management framework and procedures, QA/QC and HSE plans, Logistics plans etc) for the project.
Assist in development and provide Project Engineering support for work packages
Manage allocated BM PW Upgrade project schedule.
Provide Project Engineering support during Fabrication, Installation and all Project-related activities to ensure smooth execution and delivery.
Managing multiple interfaces (i.e Bonga FPSO/DWP Engineering/Contractors/vendors/etc) work scope.
Provide Project engineering support for a diverse, multi-discipline and experienced team of technical staff in the execution of BM PW Upgrade work packages.
Collaborate with Project Leaders, Engineering Managers/Discipline Heads within DWP-Lagos to identify/exploit synergies for improved and cost effective project delivery.
QUALIFICATIONS / YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
The applicant should have a BSc and preferably an MSc in Engineering
At least 10 years of experience working in the area of offshore oil & gas development including 7 years of FPSO-related engineering experience.
Should be either registered with NSE and COREN or willing to register within a minimal time frame from employment.
Strong combination of leadership skills, project delivery skills, experience of building and operating diverse relationships and understanding the commercial and business objectives and environment.
Proven track record of having successfully delivered, or have been a key contributor to the delivery of several small/medium /large challenging projects including at least one medium/large deepwater subsea project.
Strong HSE commitment and demonstrated HSE leadership skills
Good skill and experience of Project Management techniques, tools and practices.
Solid background in all aspects of EP project execution including design, procurement, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and start-up knowledge of Shell’s opportunity Realization Process.
Top Quartile Project Delivery & Project management tools.
Awareness of key customer and stakeholder needs and business drivers, including economic, political, environmental, and social issues. copied from
Ability to deal with substantial uncertainty and multiple, often conflicting, goals and priorities. Provides clear and decisive leadership in an environment of many competing priorities and diverse activities and issues.
High personal energy level and a proven track record in achieving stretched personal and business goals. Proven team building and people management skills. An excellent team player. Ability to work and manage in a diverse, multi-cultural environment.
JOB TITLE: SURVEY POSITIONING REPRESENTATIVE (OFFSHORE)
JOB DESCRIPTION
Survey Positioning Representative for Deep Water Geophysical and Geotechnical Projects (BSWA, BN & BNW)
Implement and adhere to the requirements of the HSE management System and ensure compliance with responsibilities and accountabilities summarised in the HSE Policy, Commitment and Accountabilities.
Contribute to the development of the Team’s HSE plan; implement and follow up of specific HSE activities, targets and action plans. Project Operations Surveyor to support Deep Water Project developments (Bonga North West, Bonga North and Bonga Southwest Aparo.
Specific tasks;
Plan and provide cost effective and safe survey project support of DWP activities.
Coordinate the preparation of survey reports and maps in consultation with relevant contract and company staff. Quality control all survey project plans and final reports, data and maps and ensure that learning and improvements are applied to new projects.
Ensure Geo-information integrity for all data acquisition or positioning activities and that acquired data are stored in the relevant Geo-information data bases.
Contribute to the development and improvement of procedures & guidelines for survey operations in line with group minimum standards / processes for Geomatics (Manage Geomatics EP 18).
Assist in contracting services within Supply Chain guidelines and assist running contracts within planned expenditure limits to meet required completion targets.
REQUIREMENTS
Posses a university degree in Survey Geodesy / Geomatics Engineering / Geophysics or related Geoscience degree with specialization in hydrographic and engineering surveys.
Minimum 10 years of experience in Geomatics discipline as applied to the oil and gas industry with responsibility primarily in offshore with deep water experience and a sound knowledge in geodesy, hydrography, basic oceanography, geophysics, Geo-information and GIS.
High level of customer orientation and associated strong interpersonal and communication skills and excellent contract and HSE management skills
Knowledgeable in development and engineering operations
Experienced offshore as a Client Representative
JOB TITLE: PRINCIPAL OFFSHORE STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
JOB TITLE: PRINCIPAL STRUCTURAL ENGINEER.
JOB TITLE: SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

REPORTS TO: HEAD CIVIL/STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
PURPOSE:
To be part of a group of discipline engineers within the Deepwater Projects Department using professional skills to provide solutions to a range of Technical Structural issues and supply input to projects and plant changes to ensure that fit-for-purpose solutions are provided for installations. The Engineer will act as guardian of the defined design/operating envelopes of plant and equipment with respect to offshore structures discipline and participate in the design of current and future projects in the DW offshore area and to offshore SPDC projects.
The position requires working closely with both the offshore Asset Engineering and other disciplines in the floating systems and subsea organisations and to visit the FPSOs and facilities.
Job Description
• Participate in the provision of offshore structures support to Bonga North. Provide support in Brownfield projects ranging in cost from $10-100 million (US).
• Coach any assigned offshore discipline engineer
• Networks with Discipline Heads and Asset and Project engineering Leads and Project Engineers within SNEPCO for successful execution of projects.
• Perform structural engineering analyses and design for topsides structural modules in major projects development from the conceptual, FEED, detail engineering and the construction stage.
• Provide structural engineering support to the SNEPCo Asset engineering in order to maximise asset production performance at lowest unit cost
• Undertake front-end engineering studies, as required, to identify and develop performance improvement changes
• Ensure that all proposed modifications allow safe operation of facilities and maintain technical integrity
• Participate in design reviews, audits and other structural-related reviews
• Contribute to SPDC and SNEPCo corporate structural owner and discipline forums in association with other asset units so as to support lateral learning
• Deliver on promises during design, construction, installation and start-up) with clear understanding and implementing NCD and HSE requirements taking into consideration local and international standards commensurate with global demand for Projects and Technology organisation
• Responding to significant cost pressures in both project delivery and SNEPCo business while helping to create a new, sustainable organization.
• Contributing to an enabling work environment that supports the project delivery to maximize effectiveness of civil/Structures and Metocean discipline across all projects.
• Designs changes are fit-for-purpose and maintain Technical Integrity and minimise life-cycle costs
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCE REQUIREMENTS
B.Sc./B.Eng in civil, structural engineering and marine engineering with a minimum of 12 years’ offshore structural engineering experience incorporating the following:
• A minimum of 10 years’ design experience at level for studies and detailed designs of offshore oil and gas production facilities especially topsides structures in a floating facility
• A good understanding of Industry standards with the ability to challenge standards and current engineering practices
• Proven ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team as well and to work independently with a minimum of supervision. The offshore structural engineer must have knowledge/skill level in HSSE golden rules and applications within the Oil and gas Industry. This can demonstrated with the certifications of say HSE competence level 2 training.
• Working knowledge of the following software: SACS, ANSYS, USFOS and COSMOS will be an advantage.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
E&P Technical Competencies Level
Structural modelling and analyses Mastery
Develop conceptual and detailed designs Skilled
Operate wells and facilities Awareness
Production System optimisation Awareness
Reliability modelling Skilled
Safety Management System Skilled
METHOD OF APPLICATION
All CVs should be sent to career@arcadiaaccess.com quoting ‘The Job Title’ as the subject matter or email title.
DEADLINE: September 5, 2012.
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HOT JOB VACANCIES IN OIL & GAS, SATURDAY 25, AUGUST 2012


JOB TITLE: GEO-TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR DEEP WATER GEO-TECHNICAL PROJECTS
JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Implement and adhere to the requirements of the HSE management System and ensure compliance with responsibilities and accountabilities summarised in the HSE Policy, Commitment and Accountabilities.
Contribute to the development of the Team’s HSE plan; implement and follow up of specific HSE activities, targets and action plans.
Geotechnical QC Representative to support Deep Water Project developments (Bonga North West and Bonga Southwest Aparo) specific tasks:
Onsite Geotechnical QC onboard deep water geotechnical vessel providing technical QC during the drilling of boreholes and acquisition of Piston Cores and Jumbo Piston Cores;
Witnessing sample processing and offshore analysis;
Reviewing, Quality Assuring and Control of field reports as issued by Contractor;
Reviewing the samples as acquired and ensuring physical integrity for onward transportation to onshore laboratory facilities;
Review and provide input to daily report; copied from
Report to onshore project team;
Contribute to the development and improvement of procedures & guidelines for survey operations in line with group minimum standards / processes for Geomatics (Manage Geomatics EP 18).
QUALIFICATIONS
Posses a university degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related Geosciences degree.
Minimum 10 years of experience in geotechnical discipline as applied to the oil and gas industry with responsibility primarily in offshore with deep water experience and a sound knowledge in geotechnics, geodesy, hydrography, basic oceanography, geophysics, Geo-information and GIS.
High level of customer orientation and associated strong interpersonal and communication skills and excellent contract and HSE management skills
Knowledgeable in development and engineering operations
Experienced offshore as a Client Representative
Candidate must be experienced in deep water operations.
Must have experience in SIMOPS (Operations, acoustic and planning)
Must have valid offshore HUET / BOSIET and medical
Will be working offshore as Client Representative during survey activities and report to Geotechnical Project Lead, Head, Offshore Survey and Project Team.
Must possess laptop computer with Windows software, including MS Office, AutoCAD and ArcGIS Reader.
JOB TITLE: HSSE COACH / REPRESENTATIVE FOR DEEP WATER GEOTECHNICAL PROJECTS (BSWA, & BNW)
Implement and adhere to the requirements of the HSSE management System and ensure compliance with responsibilities and accountabilities summarised in the HSE Policy, Commitment and Accountabilities.
Contribute to the development of the Team’s HSSE plan; implement and follow up of specific HSSE activities, targets and action plans.
HSSE Coach / Representative to support Deep Water Project developments (Bonga North West and Bonga Southwest Aparo) specific tasks:
Onsite HSSE Coaching onboard deep water geotechnical vessel providing HSSE support during the drilling of boreholes and acquisition of Piston Cores and Jumbo Piston Cores;
To embed a culture of HSSE onboard the vessel that enhances crew performance with a Goal of Zero Incidents;
Reviewing, Quality Assuring and encouraging the use of HSSE observation cards issued by Contractor;
Attending TBT, reviewing risk assessments / Job Hazard Analysis with Contractor personnel;
Review and provide input to daily report;
Report to onshore project team;
Contribute to the development and improvement of procedures & guidelines for survey operations in line with group minimum standards / processes for Geomatics (Manage Geomatics EP 18).
QUALIFICATIONS
Posses a university degree and qualifications in safety management.
Minimum 10 years of experience in HSSE discipline as applied to the oil and gas industry with responsibility primarily in offshore with deep water experience and a sound knowledge in safety auditing
High level of customer orientation and associated strong interpersonal and communication skills and excellent contract and HSE management skills
Knowledgeable in development and engineering operations
Preference will be given to candidate with previous Shell Group experience.
Experienced offshore as a HSSE Coach / Representative
Candidate must be experienced in offshore (deep water) operations.
Must have has training in Behavioural Safety Auditing (BSA) or similar
Must have valid offshore HUET / BOSIET and medical
Will be working offshore during survey activities and report to Head, Offshore Survey, HSSE Dept and Project Team.
Must possess laptop computer with Windows software, including MS Office, AutoCAD and ArcGIS Reader.
JOB TITLE: MARINE IMR COORDINATOR
JOB DESCRIPTION
Subsea IRM Engineer/Focal Point with bias for Subsea Inspection techniques for Deepwater Floating Systems and Subsea Assets. Generic scope includes Inspection, Repair and Maintenance (IRM) roles with an HSE mindset and the ability to communicate at all levels within the organisation.
GENERAL ROLES:
Engineering focal point to all Subsea Inspection, Repair, Maintenance
Provides technical support for activities related to Integrity Management
Responsible for developing site project execution plans
Manage development of subsea intervention, DSV diving and ROV inspection procedures in close liaison with the Main Vessel Contractor
Plans inspections and recommends repairs and maintenance
Supports Integrity Assessment of deepwater assets to establish their fitness for purpose
Management of critical subsea spares / condition monitoring
Provide offshore technical support when required on DSV / ROV or FPSO
Provides support to offshore projects for activities related to Integrity management of offshore
Plans and implement activities for Pipelines Integrity Management System (PIMS)
Provide dedicated support for Asset systems including:
Subsea Pipelines, Manifolds, Valves and Umbilicals
FPSO Hull, Mooring Systems and Pilings
Single Point Mooring Oil Export system, including export risers
QUALIFICATION
A well motivated and energetic engineer with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent preferred.
At least 15 years experience in integrity, related to the oil and gas industry.
Minimum of five years experience in subsea integrity engineering and management and related/similar areas in marine operations, diving, underwater/Subsea, NDT and Inspection field.
NSE & COREN registration with Industry certification is required for the position.
Professional certifications in Inspection, verification and Reliability are an added advantage.
JOB TITLE: PRINCIPAL RISER ENGINEER
ORGANIZATION/DEPARTMENT: DEEPWATER PROJECTS SNEPCO
REPORTS TO: HEAD CIVIL/MARINE ENGINEERING

Purpose
The Engineer will act as guardian of the defined design/operating envelopes of plant and equipment with respect to riser and mooring systems and participate in the design of current and future projects in the DW offshore area and to offshore SPDC projects.
Dimensions
•    Participate in the provision of riser/mooring engineering support to new and on-going projects in DWP.
•    Coach any assigned offshore discipline engineer
•    Networks with Discipline Heads and Asset and Project engineering Leads and Project Engineers within SNEPCO for successful execution of projects.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
-    Carry out all necessary engineering analyses, including global analysis, riser analysis, structural Finite Element Analysis, to support engineering design of production, water injection, gas lift and umbilical risers as well as stress/flexjoints.
-    Prepare drawings and technical/project specifications and datasheets for riser systems in line with functional requirements as stated in the Basis of Design.
-    Carry out installation analysis for risers including pulling-in studies, verification studies for the umbilicals and installation of new I-tube on Bonga Main Hull. Analysis would be performed for various methods of installation as may be required using Shell in-house proprietary softwares.
-    Conduct intra and multi-discipline technical reviews including HAZOPs, Constructability reviews, Reliability and Availability and Maintainability Studies and reviews, etc.
-    Development and compilation of tender/bid packages for riser systems.
-    Contribute to the development of global analysis/riser engineering skills of young engineers to be able to carry out such work.
Main Challenges
-    Deliver on promises during design, construction, installation and start-up) with clear understanding and implementing NCD and HSE requirements taking into consideration local and international standards commensurate with global demand for Projects and Technology organisation
-    Responding to significant cost pressures in both project delivery and SNEPCo business while helping to create a sustainable organization.
-    Contributing to an enabling work environment that supports the project delivery to maximize effectiveness of Civil/Structures/Offshore (CSO) discipline across all projects.
-    Designs changes are fit-for-purpose and maintain Technical Integrity and minimize lifecycle costs
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCE REQUIREMENTS
B.Sc./B.Eng in structural engineering, marine engineering or naval architecture with a minimum of 15 years’ offshore structural engineering experience incorporates the following:
-    A minimum of 10 years’ design experience at level for studies and detailed designs of riser and mooring systems
-    A good understanding of Industry, DEPs and Shell Design Standards with the ability to challenge standards and current engineering practices
-    Proven ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team as well and to work independently with a minimum of supervision. The offshore structural engineer must have knowledge/skill level in HSSE and applications within the Oil and gas Industry.
-    Working knowledge of the following software is mandatory: Orcaflex, ANSYS,
-    Working knowledge of SACS, USFOS and COSMOS will be an advantage.
JOB TITLE: PROJECTS, PROCESS AND STANDARDS COORDINATOR
JOB DESCRIPTION

This role will be providing assurance that all SNEPCo DW projects are aware of, and productively implementing the latest UIG, P&T and Global technical standards and processes. The Project Processes & Standards Coordinator will be accountable for the following services across the DWP portfolio of green/brown field projects and discipline engineering team:
• There is awareness of, and access by the appropriate discipline and projects teams within DWP to the latest versions of approved project technical standards and processes within UIG, P&T and the Shell Group.
• Act as the focal point for management of project/technical processes & standards issues within DWP, including ensuring that all deviations are secured in line with approved change procedures.
• Serve as primary liaison, and thus an information conduit, for technical processes & standards, between the DWP users’ community, and the various UIG/P&T/UI technical processes & standards teams.
• Together with the line produce plans that ensure effective dissemination, implementation and application of these technical/project processes and standards to the appropriate audiences, including 3rd parties.
• Enable and facilitate as may be required the process of determining appropriate technical standards and processes to be applied on SNEPCo DW projects.
• Be the custodian of, and maintain the current DWP Technical Authority framework ensuring that it is up to date and aligned with the DCAF database.
• Work with Discipline Heads to facilitate the appointment of Technical Authorities amongst qualified DWP staff.
• Facilitate cross-project learning from local, Shell Group & industry experiences with respect to adoption and application of processes, procedures and standards.
• Be the custodian of the DWP on-off-boarding procedure
• Demonstrate personal commitment to company HSSE objectives and motivate own team to be HSSE champions.
• Provide regular Management & Performance reports relating to own responsibilities within the DWP portfolio.
QUALIFICATIONS
• A recognized Bachelors degree and at least 8 years of engineering or/and project experience.  Understanding and experience of deepwater developments will be an advantage.
• Demonstrated evidence of Enterprise first values and behaviours will be taken into account during the selection process.
• Ability to deal with multiple, often conflicting, goals and priorities
• Demonstrated effectiveness in driving change.
• Strong interpersonal skills – able to influence and develop relationships across disciplines and culture, be comfortable coaching and motivating others, and delivering through others.
• Familiar with project development challenges in Nigeria or in other regions with similar challenges.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Skilful at leading through influence.
• Values and is open to listening to stakeholders perspectives, maintain composure under pressure while providing clear and decisive leadership.
• Visibly demonstrate personal and company HSE commitment.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (IF ANY)
Ability to manage change in a multi- cultural environment, Interpersonal skills and delivery through others is required. SAP knowledge with respect to work order processing, MM, PM and payment work flow will add value to the position. Become AIPSM knowledgeable upon acceptance of this position.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
All CVs should be sent to career@arcadiaaccess.com quoting ‘The Job Title’ as the subject matter or email title.
DEADLINE: 5th September, 2012.
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24 August 2012

Maersk Liner Graduate Programme (MLGP) 2012 - Maersk Shipping Nigeria


Maersk Nigeria Ltd., is an agent for Maersk Line which is a part of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group. With a market share of approx 30%, Maersk Nigeria is represented in Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Kano with over 150 employees and oversees the operations of Togo, Benin Republic and Ghana as the mother country for our four nation Central West Africa cluster.

Maersk Line, the world's leading shipping company, is looking for self-starting and driven individuals to join our Maersk Liner Graduate Programme. If you are a university graduate with strong leadership aspirations and an interest in Liner Shipping, then the Maersk Liner Graduate Programme could be for you. Copied from: hotnigerianjobs.com-

Can you navigate in a large global organisation? Do you have a strong business understanding? Do you have leadership ambitions? Then YOU could be one of our Maersk Liner Graduates!

Maersk Liner Graduate Programme (MLGP) 2012

Commercial awareness and Global reach
The Maersk Liner Graduate Programme is a two-year programme that covers two fixed rotations within the Maersk Line core business areas; Commercial, Operations and Product & Yield. Through your rotations, you will gain thorough knowledge of the way we work, develop a full understanding of our end-to-end processes and achieve a high level of commercial awareness.

We like to see the Maersk Liner Graduate Programme as a career accelerator. You bring personal skills, your talent and your energy and we provide you with a unique opportunity to combine theoretical and practical experience in a world-class organisation with a strong performance culture.


You will join a team of highly competent colleagues and jointly participate in reaching the objectives of your department. Your manager will continually provide you with individual sparring to help you develop professionally and personally. Being part of a global shipping programme, you will meet your fellow Maersk Liner Graduate Programme participants from all over the world in three seminars where you will receive personal development and cross-functional training. In addition, you will participate in e-based case studies and business simulations.

Get ready for a career in a High Performance Environment!!!

General Requirements:

Education & Experience:
You hold a Degree in a Business related discipline from a reputable University, and have 1-3 years post NYSC work experience preferably in a multinational environment. Prior shipping knowledge or experience is an advantage.

Competencies:

Leadership Skills
You are a natural and ambitious leader who is comfortable with authority, decision making as well as motivating and working through others.

Team Player with Personal Drive
You are a team player with a strong personal drive to get things done and are a mature individual who is able to work independently and take the initiative.

Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
You employ communication and interpersonal skills to handle conflict and stakeholder management while motivating and influence others.

Strategic Agility and Change Management:
You are open to change and enjoy thinking strategically and dealing with ambiguity.

Global Mindset
As Maersk Line operates globally, you must thrive in a truly international environment and your English skills must be at an advanced level. Previous extensive personal travel or stays abroad are an advantage.

Application Closing Date
 27 August, 2012.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should:
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For more information, visit: www.maersklinegraduates.com
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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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