INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME

Insight Communication Limited is Nigeria’s leading integrated marketing communications agency and is wholly owned by the Troyka Group; one of Nigeria’s most respected and successful private holding companies.
We are recruiting to fill the following Insight Communication Limited job vacancies:

Job Title: Internship Programme
Ref Code: INT/ICL/3/11/02

Job Objectives
Designed for people with creative talents, this six (6) month programme would require the successful interns to report directly to various Group Heads. Selected interns will be working and honing their skills in copy writing, art direction, design and finished art. At the end of the six (6) months, those selected for outstanding performance, innovation and drive will be offered a full time job with the creative department.

Job Requirements
A discharge certificate from the NYSC and a university degree are the only formal certificates needed for this position.
Other requirements are creative flair and ability.
Only those 26 years and below need apply.
Applicant should have a collaborative attitude, courage, be responsible, enterprising, highly inquisitive, have a thirst for information and be able to manage yourself.

Application Deadline: 5th April, 2011

Method of Application
Only applicants who meet these specifications should apply. All application should include a supporting statement of how your experience matches the task and person specification as outlined. Supporting statement, cover letter and CV should be sent to: vacancies@troykanigeria.com quoting reference code.

FEMALE ADMIN OFFICER

Regal Associates recruiting

Job Title: Female Admin Officer

Job Category: Administrative Services

Job Description: POSITION: FEMALE ADMIN OFFICER
LOCATION: ABUJA

Requirements:
• Must possess a minimum qualification of B.sc in any Administration or Social Sciences course
• Must have a minimum of 2 to 3 years experience as an admin officer
• Would be responsible for the operations and running of the admin department
• Must be proficient in the use of computer
• Must be hard working and able to multi-task
• Must be a person of proven integrity.

NOTE: APPLICANTS MUST RESIDE WITHIN ABUJA
SALARY: VERY COMPETITIVE

Method of Application
Interested applicants should send a detailed copy of their CVs to regalassociates89@yahoo.com on or before April 7, 2011.

OANDO RECRUITING

Oando Plc, Africa’s leading integrated energy solutions provider is currently seeking an experienced professional to fill vacant position below:
Vacancy Title: HCM Analyst
Department: Corporate Services

Job Description
HCM Analyst – Training
Oando Marketing is currently seeking an Analyst for the HCM team who is primarily responsible for providing administrative and logistics support for the implementation of all interventions and programs related to Training. The incumbent is also responsible for conducting value adding research, analysis and reporting.
(Note: All candidates with less than 3 years post NYSC will be required to pass an aptitude test before they can be considered for interview)

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Training Management
- Responsible for the administration, documentation, processing, of all approved training programs in line with the appropriate budget. Monitors the variance between training and approved budget.
- Conducts research and analysis on all training offerings from both local and international training/developmental institutions
- Coordinates all vendor related interfaces follows up on processing of all program invoices and payments to third party vendors.
- Responsible for relevant pre and post training communications to staff and their supervisors, including scheduling of training and staff.
- Oversees the successful organization of all local training programs including in-plants and off-location programs
- Manages and regularly updates the training database which include training reports, training plans, training vendor inventory, program brochures, etc on the paperless portal
- Responsible for collating training and developmental needs from staff appraisals and analyses the staff Individual Development Plan after training.
- Generates relevant statistical reports on training and other activities of the unit.
- Manages and maintain the training and developmental activity including upload of Computer Based Training questions and related data on the Oracle Learning Management System.
- Is responsible for upload of Computer Based Training (CBT) questions and maintenance of the database on Oracle and running of daily , weekly and monthly status updates on all Computer Based training and E learning courses
- Ensures that all training reports – enrollment reports, budget reports, course evaluation feedback reports, CBT status reports etc for management is in done as at when due
- Collates Training reports such as Course Evaluation Summary

Requirements
- 1st degree in any discipline with a minimum of second class lower
- 3 years experience (post NYSC ) within a reputable and structured business environment
- Previous consulting experience or background in any HR related field will definitely be an advantage

Application Closing Date: April 4, 2011

CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE

ACCOUNT OFFICER NEEDED

Laplace Technologies Limited is a leading Telecommunication Engineering Service company based in Lagos with regional offices in Ibadan, Ilorin, Kano, Enugu, Abuja, and Accra Ghana. As a result of expansion and strategic positioning, we are searching for some experienced individuals as follows:

2. Account Officer II:

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Manages and accounts for company fixed assets.
2. Manages, Reviews and Reconciles bank statements.
3. Updates and reports on payroll procedure.
4. Computes taxes payable and ensures timely remittance.
5. Bin card update and general stock management.
6. Preparation and Analysis of books of accounts.
7. Management of data/input and information/output within the company’s automated accounting system.

Key Competence

1. Attention to detail.
2. Accuracy.
3. Qualitative Analysis.
4. Excellent Communication skills.

Education and Experience

1. Accounting Degree (B.Sc./HND).
2. Good knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
3. Good knowledge of Nigerian tax laws and practices.
4. Good knowledge of accounting software (especially Peachtree).
5. Minimum of 2 years working experience.

To Apply
Send CV to: hr@laplacetechnologies.com or elizabeth.laplace@gmail.com

Lagos Address: Block 1B, Plot 123 Adewale Kolawole Crescent, Off FT Kuboye Street, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos

Closing Date: March 31, 2011

GOOGLE NIGERIA RECRUITS

Google Nigeria Recruitment 2011
At Google, innovation and creativity keeps our projects changing and improving. Our consistency comes from our Googlers – smart, amazing people who foster an environment of collaboration and fun.

Google Nigeria is recruiting Communications Manager, West Africa – Accra or Lagos

This position is based in Lagos, Nigeria or Accra, Ghana.

The area: Global Communications and Public Affairs

It’s our job to help inform and educate users, advertisers, partners and opinion leaders about the benefits of Google’s products, our distinctive company culture/values, and our approach to the big public policy issues of the day. We are looking for quick-witted, entrepreneurial and intellectually curious people to join the team. To succeed here, you’ll need to be able to combine creativity with the organizational skills to manage numerous different projects to tight deadlines simultaneously, as well as enjoy pitching to all kinds of journalists, bloggers and commentators (we find it hard too!). Things happen quickly at Google and to get stuff done here you need to be an enthusiastic team player – a self-starter who can work cross-functionally and isn’t frightened to take risks or try out new ways of doing things.

The role: Communications Manager, West Africa

As a member of the Global Communications & Public Affairs team in West Africa, you will work cross-functionally to help communicate with journalists and other thought leaders in West Africa; devise specific communications materials and campaigns based on understanding of journalists’ interests; engage in face-to-face meetings with commentators and other opinion formers; develop print and web-based material supporting these campaigns; and counter misinformation that might interfere with our business and ability to serve our users. We’re looking for great communicators who can understand complex issues and explain them in person and also via well written, simple blog posts, FAQs, video scripts and more.

Responsibilities:
Assist with all communications activities for Google in West Africa (Nigeria, Ghana and Senegal)
Represent Google as a company spokesperson for a wide variety of media and blogger inquiries
Collaborate with Google engineering, product, sales and marketing teams to create compelling communications strategies that illustrate the functionality and key benefits of our consumer and advertising products
Develop close, productive relationships with journalists, bloggers, product reviewers and our key partners in West Africa
Develop written materials, including story pitches, messaging guidelines, press releases, Q&As, presentations and speeches
Train and provide advice to company officials for press conferences, media interviews and trade presentations

Requirements:
Bachelors degree or equivalent with a strong academic record.
Professional experience in fast-paced business, media or non-profit environment, ideally in West Africa
Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
Ability to think, plan, and execute on multiple projects simultaneously in an organized fashion
Demonstrated ability to work calmly and maintain good judgment in fast-paced, high-stress environments, as well as ability to escalate appropriately
Ability to work with colleagues in different countries and appreciate cultural differences
Fluency in English and proficient in French, both verbal and written

Click Here to Apply Online

Executive Director, Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNI)

Family Health International (FHI) is a global health and development organization whose science-based programs bring lasting change to the world’s most vulnerable people. Our approach is rigorous and evidence-driven. Among our worldwide staff of 2,500 are leading physicians, scientists, and technical experts in health, development, and management. Our work is global in scale yet country-focused, with international offices staffed by local professionals. Since 1971, we have worked with 10400 partners in 125 countries, forging strong relationships with governments, diverse organizations, the private sector, and communities. By applying science to programs, FHI is helping countries make measurable progress against disease, poverty, and inequity-improving lives for millions. We seek qualified candidates for the position of Director, Finance and Administration in Abuja, Nigeria

Job Title: Executive Director, Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNI)

Location: Nigeria
Req ID: 1425
National Only:

Position Responsibilities:

The Executive Director, Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNI) provides leadership and management oversight for all AHNI’s activities and large, complex and diverse portfolio of public health programs in Nigeria. Responsibilities include: provides operational oversight of all operations; develops and ensures effective and productive collaboration between AHNI and national, state, and local government as well as community and other stakeholders; represents AHNI to external donors and sponsors; leads AHNI business and resource development efforts in country; serves as project director or chief of party (COP) on designated AHNI project/s; and manages the relationship of AHNI at the leadership level with FHI.

Position Requirements:

BS/BA and 9-11 years relevant experience with international development programs and includes 3-5 years of supervisory experience; or MS/MA in public health or related field and 7-9 years relevant experience with international development programs and includes 3-5 years of supervisory experience; or PhD/MD or equivalent degree and 5-7 years relevant experience with international development programs and includes 3-5 years of supervisory experience. Overseas field experience required. English language skills required.

- This is not an expatriate position. No expatriate benefits or allowances provided.

Method of Application
FHI has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may register online through FHI’s Career Center to submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Please specify source of advertisement in your application. AA/EOE/M/FN 10

Application Deadline is 22nd March 2011

Livelihoods and Private Sector Programme Manager

Oxfam is a global movement of people working with others to overcome poverty and suffering.

Job Title: Livelihoods and Private Sector Programme Manager
Level: C2 National

OXFAM PURPOSE:
To work with others to find lasting solutions to poverty and suffering.

TEAM PURPOSE:
The Private Sector Programme for Nigeria seeks to support build strategic links with the private sector actors in order to improve the incomes and livelihood of smallholder farmers, producers and processors engaged in Agriculture related ventures.

JOB PURPOSE:
The Private Sector Manager will play a central role in the Oxfam team by creating a new generation of collaboration between Oxfam and the private sector. The Manager will drive new relations and forms of engagement with companies to reduce poverty. The post will lead Oxfam’s thinking on the role of the private sector, income and food security. Whilst driving forward strategically important programmes in local value chains. These engagements will be designed to deliver increased Income, promote women’s rights and reduce risk, for people living in poverty.
The post holder will drive learning on how to engage business and on how to develop country level private sector strategies and feed into the region.

REPORTING LINES:
Post holder reports to: Country Director
Staff reporting to this post: None

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: The post holder will manage project budgets

DIMENSIONS:
• Responsibility to develop long-term vision and strategic planning to achieve significant impact on people’s livelihoods through engagement with the private sector.
• Produce, assimilate, analyze and use information from varied and diverse sources to provide in-depth analysis on the private sector and its links to sustainable livelihoods in Nigeria
• Facilitate set up. of private sector pilots that will link Oxfam’s livelihoods/development initiatives to social enterprise
• Integrate programme information from varied and diverse sources with Oxfam’s policy and advocacy strategy
• Engage with key private sector and governmental actors to identity potential private sector opportunities that have the capacity to contribute to Oxfam’s mission
• Strategic engagement, relationship development {strengthening, and negotiation with potential stakeholders in the private, governmental and NGO sectors on relevant issues including CSRs
• Facilitate the country programme linkage with the private sector, creating a sustainable enterprise development empowerment through influencing private sector policies.
• Decision-making IS strategic and operational with judgment based on specific problem solving experience and a range of external and internal factors.
• Manage and influence significant external relationships on policy and advocacy issues.
• Programme design and implementation supervision, working with and influencing others.
• Requires understanding of one programme approach integrating Private sector programming with other sectors.
• Requires control of Oxfam GS quality standards and ethical rules to ensure compliance of private sector work to those.
• Understanding of gender relations as they relate to enterprise development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Undertake contextual analyses of emerging livelihoods issues that impact enterprise development
To develop and deliver the Country’s strategy for engaging the private sector that will be informed and fully
• Integrated into the countries strategy for engaging the private sector and will promote and manage business development
• To support initial pilot projects within the program and then replicate successful projects Support the development and implementation of the country Private Sector Programme activities in line with the agreed guidelines and procedures.
• To assist with the research, planning and delivery of the engagement of the private sector strategy in align with Oxfam’s aims and objectives.
• Facilitate linkage with strategic private sector actors in order to access financial support for programs in the livelihood domain
• Work with governments to work towards a more enabling environment for private sector
• Facilitate innovative projects that have access to knowledge and technology and have the potential to provide key services such as finance and market access to those living in areas that have minimal infrastructure
• Produce and submit periodic programme progress reports on supported projects;
• Support fundraising with programme information and proposal writing
• Ensure that gender analysis is applied across all levels of planning and delivery Assist.
• Collect and maintain Programme outcomes data: activities, contacts. and results for capitalization, learning and communication in partnership with other Oxfam programme teams.
• Ensure synergy with other Oxfam programs.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCE:
• Minimum Bachelor Degree (Master preferred) in Economics. Business. Development, Project Management or similar related to economic development sector with at least five years of experience;
• Understanding of private sector operations and dynamics
• Broad grasp of livelihoods issues with specific understanding of business (marketing) and economy of Nigeria – Familiarity with urban and rural production systems and the process of value addition and commercialization;
• Understanding of development policy issues, context, dilemmas. challenges and ways of working;
• Strong analytical and writing skills to a standard that will pass scrutiny by high-level decision makers; ability to crystallize Issues in complex situations.
• Work experience in Partnership building and in Corporate Social Responsibility;
• Track record in policy influencing and knowledge of relevant national. regional and international institutions;
• Project management skills
• Knowledge of capacity building of women in enterprise;
• Ability to listen. communicate and work with small urban and rural entrepreneurs;

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Qualified candidates should submit their CV and cover note to: abujahr@oxfam.org.uk. Not later than 22nd March 2011
Oxfam GB is an equal employer of labour, suitable candidate living with HIV/AIDS or person with disability will have an added advantage. Women are encouraged to apply.