| Server/Desktop Engineer Job at GVA Partners Posted: 11 Jul 2014 02:12 PM PDT Job Title: Server/Desktop Engineer
Company: Growth in Value Alliance (GVA) Partners / GVA Partners
Job Type: Full Time
Min Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Field: Engineering ICT
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Job Description: – The Server/Desktop Engineer is responsible for effective provisioning, installation configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure. – This individual participates in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure. – This individual ensures that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to organizational values, enabling staff, volunteers, and Partners. – This individual is accountable for the following systems: Linux and Windows (both physical and virtual) systems that support LAN infrastructure; Linux, Windows and Application systems that support security and email systems; – Responsibilities on these systems include installation, engineering and provisioning, operations and support, maintenance and research and development.
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Requirement: – HND and Degree qualification required Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Production Editor Job at Hallmark News Posted: 11 Jul 2014 02:05 PM PDT Job Title: Production Editor
Company: Hallmark News
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time
Job Field: Media
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Hallmark, a Nigeria’s leading news platform. Hallmark Newspaper has openings for outstanding professionals to pursue an existing career in its platform.
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Remuneration: – Successful applicants will be rewarded with exciting and fulfilling careers with good prospects in an exciting and creative environment. Salary is Good and above mass media industry average. Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Deputy News Editor Job at Hallmark News Posted: 11 Jul 2014 02:03 PM PDT Job Title: Deputy News Editor
Company: Hallmark News
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time
Job Field: Media
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Hallmark, a Nigeria’s leading news platform. Hallmark Newspaper has openings for outstanding professionals to pursue an existing career in its platform.
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Remuneration: – Successful applicants will be rewarded with exciting and fulfilling careers with good prospects in an exciting and creative environment. Salary is Good and above mass media industry average. Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Customer Service Officer Job at Stresert Services Limited Posted: 11 Jul 2014 01:57 PM PDT Job Title: Customer Service Officer
Company: Stresert Services Limited
Job Type: Full Time
Min Qualification: OND
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Field: Customer Care
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Stresert Services Limited – Our Client is a trading company and they sell all types of party products ranging from de’cor items, makeup accessories, commercial balloons and designing of invitation cards. Due to massive growth and expansion, the position of a Customer Service (party planning services) for the Palms/Oniru (Lagos) outlets has become vacant. Immediacy is important to job location.
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Job Summary: – Customer service sales of party planning, events for entertaining, dinners, birthdays and events. – She maintains a price list or props for hire, decorative services. – Wedding gift wrap services, engagement gift service i. e the items taken to the wife family ‘eru iyawo’, gele tying, makeup artist services, weekend instore events (TGIF, Saturday Birthday, Sunday Cookies) etc. – Demonstrate products knowledge and show consumers how to maximize their features. – Customer relationship management, keeping customer data, updating it accordingly and sending out best wishes to them on birthdays, seasonal greetings etc. – Track sales records and performance. – Explain different customizable features. – Check inventory to ensure product is in stock. – Any other duty as may be assigned by the Line Manager.
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Education, Experience & Skills Required: – OND/ HND in any discipline. – Minimum of 1 – 2 years experience. – Good communication & interpersonal skills. – The ideal candidate must possess skills in Customer Service, Territory Management, Negotiation, Self-Confidence, Product Knowledge, Presentation, and Client Relationships. – The preferred candidate must be able to account for all items in her possession. Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Secretary Job at Leading Mining Company Posted: 11 Jul 2014 01:45 PM PDT Job Title: Secretary
Company: Leading Mining Company
Job Type: Full Time
Min Qualification: OND
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Job Field: Administration
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Requirements: – Minimum of OND or HND in Secretariat studies. – Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft office packages. – 2 – 5 years experience. Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Computer Analyst Job at Gigastreams Consulting Posted: 11 Jul 2014 01:37 PM PDT Job Title: Computer Analyst
Company: Gigastreams Consulting
Job Type: Full Time
Min Qualification: OND
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Field: ICT
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Gigastreams Consulting – We are looking for skilled Computer Analyst that have the ability to function well as part of a team.
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Job Objective:
We seek highly motivated and. experienced Computer Analyst with a wide background in Computing.
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Responsibilities:
1.) Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer related problems, such as malfunctions and program problems.
2.) Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems.
3.) Use object-oriented programming languages, as well as client/server applications development processes and multimedia and Internet technology.
4.) Confer with clients regarding the nature of the information processing or computation needs a computer program is to address.
5.) Coordinate and link the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility and so information can be shared.
6.) Consult with management to ensure agreement on system principles.
7.) Expand or modify system to serve new purposes or improve work flow.
8.) Interview or survey workers, observe job performance and/or perform the job in order to determine what information is processed and how it is processed.
9.) Determine computer software or hardware needed to set up or alter system.
10.) Train staff and users to work with computer systems and programs.
11.) Analyze information processing or computation needs and plan and design computer systems, using techniques such as structured analysis, data modeling and information engineering.
12.) Assess the usefulness of pre developed application packages and adapt them to a user environment.
13.) Define the goals of the system and devise flow charts and diagrams describing logical operational steps of programs.
14.) Develop, document and revise system design procedures, test procedures, and quality standards.
15.) Review and analyze computer printouts and performance indicators to locate code problems, and correct errors by correcting codes.
16.) Recommend new equipment or software packages.
17.) Read manuals, periodicals, and technical reports to learn how to develop programs that meet staff and user requirements.
18.) Supervise computer programmers or other systems analysts or serve as project leaders for particular systems projects.
19.) Utilize the computer in the analysis and solution of business problems such as development of integrated production and inventory control and cost analysis systems.
20.) Prepare cost-benefit and return-on investment analyses to aid in decisions on system implementation.
21.) Specify inputs accessed by the system and plan the distribution and use of the results.
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Minimum Requirements: – OND/HND/B.Sc qualification – You must have very effective organizational and communication skills to service our clientele efficiently. – Applicant must be resident between Ajah, Lekki, Jakande Lagos. Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| P6 Planner/Scheduler Job at Orion Group Nigeria Posted: 11 Jul 2014 01:30 PM PDT Job Title: P6 Planner/Scheduler – 898251
Company: Orion Group Nigeria
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Type: Contract
Min Qualification: Others
Job Field: Oil and Gas / Energy
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Our client is currently recruiting for the position of P6 Planner/Scheduler, based on 28/28 rotation in Lagos.
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Job Description: – An experienced P6 Planner/Scheduler is required to join our client’s team in Lagos on a rotational contract basis.
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Skills & Experience: – Extensive project planning/schedule development with emphasis on use of P6 for an offshore gas concept development. – Major Capital Project experience is critical, with preference of experience in international offshore projects. – Experience working with engineering contractor and project team in developing Level 3 schedule consistent with Company methodology, with preferred working background and knowledge of company requirements. – Adept at interfacing across project leadership to deliver project objectives. – Broad experience developing cost estimates for major/mega projects, in overseas remote locations is important. Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Food Security Expert Job at COOPI - Cooperazione Internazio Posted: 11 Jul 2014 01:22 PM PDT Job Title: Food Security Expert
Company: COOPI – Cooperazione Internazio
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time
Min Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Job Field: NGO/Non-Profit
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Nigeria is the country with the largest GDP of the whole African continent and it is currently living strong internal crisis due to several factors. In the coastal area, tensions are still ongoing, sometimes in a very violent way, and are related to environmental associations and to the kidnapping of several technicians who were working for oil extraction. In the south and in the centre of the country tensions are very strong too, and really violent, especially between farmers and breeders. But the two main issues that are really concerning the humanitarian community are the persistence of malnutrition and food insecurity in the Sahel area in the north of the country and the considerable increase in the fresh wave of attacks of the terrorist movement, the Islamic fundamentalist Boko Aram. In all the states of the North and Centre, but especially in the three states of the North East (Yobe, Borno and Adamawa) where the state of emergency has been declared, there are ongoing attacks in schools, churches, shopping centers, markets and any crowded place. The IDPs are fleeing from the most insecure areas and they are about 700.000, while there are several thousand of refugees in the neighboring countries (Cameroon, Niger and Chad).
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Coopi is currently organizing an assessment mission to evaluate a rapid response to the severe nutritional and food security crisis and humanitarian assistance to the IDPs in the areas currently in a state of emergency.
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Requirements: – Advanced degree in International Education, International Development, Health and Nutrition, Logistics, Agriculture and Food Security or a related field or equivalent work – Previous minimum 3-year experience in a similar position, with a track record of success and results achieved; – Previous experience with an international humanitarian NGO is an advantage; – Desirable experience of working on ECHO projects; – Strong analytical and practical problem solving skills; – Strong supervisory abilities, and demonstrated capacity of teamwork and of coordination with the relevant actors; – Very good inter-personal and writing communication skills; – Ability to organize work efficiently and deliver assignments in a timely manner often under time constraints; – Proficiency in written and spoken English; – Computer literacy, with high proficiency in the use of standard office software applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint); – Valid driving license. Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Nutritionist Job at COOPI - Cooperazione Internazio Posted: 11 Jul 2014 01:18 PM PDT Job Title: Nutritionist
Company: COOPI – Cooperazione Internazio
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time
Min Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Job Field: Catering / Confectionery Medical / Health / Safety
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Nigeria is the country with the largest GDP of the whole African continent and it is currently living strong internal crisis due to several factors. In the coastal area, tensions are still ongoing, sometimes in a very violent way, and are related to environmental associations and to the kidnapping of several technicians who were working for oil extraction. In the south and in the centre of the country tensions are very strong too, and really violent, especially between farmers and breeders. But the two main issues that are really concerning the humanitarian community are the persistence of malnutrition and food insecurity in the Sahel area in the north of the country and the considerable increase in the fresh wave of attacks of the terrorist movement, the Islamic fundamentalist Boko Aram. In all the states of the North and Centre, but especially in the three states of the North East (Yobe, Borno and Adamawa) where the state of emergency has been declared, there are ongoing attacks in schools, churches, shopping centers, markets and any crowded place. The IDPs are fleeing from the most insecure areas and they are about 700.000, while there are several thousand of refugees in the neighboring countries (Cameroon, Niger and Chad).
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Coopi is currently organizing an assessment mission to evaluate a rapid response to the severe nutritional and food security crisis and humanitarian assistance to the IDPs in the areas currently in a state of emergency.
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Requirements: – Advanced degree in International Education, International Development, Health and Nutrition, Logistics, Agriculture and Food Security or a related field or equivalent work – Previous minimum 3-year experience in a similar position, with a track record of success and results achieved; – Previous experience with an international humanitarian NGO is an advantage; – Desirable experience of working on ECHO projects; – Strong analytical and practical problem solving skills; – Strong supervisory abilities, and demonstrated capacity of teamwork and of coordination with the relevant actors; – Very good inter-personal and writing communication skills; – Ability to organize work efficiently and deliver assignments in a timely manner often under time constraints; – Proficiency in written and spoken English; – Computer literacy, with high proficiency in the use of standard office software applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint); – Valid driving license. Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Project Manager/Head of Mission Job at COOPI - Cooperazione Internazio Posted: 11 Jul 2014 01:13 PM PDT Job Title: Project Managers/Head of Mission
Company: COOPI – Cooperazione Internazio
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time
Min Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Job Field: Administration NGO/Non-Profit
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Nigeria is the country with the largest GDP of the whole African continent and it is currently living strong internal crisis due to several factors. In the coastal area, tensions are still ongoing, sometimes in a very violent way, and are related to environmental associations and to the kidnapping of several technicians who were working for oil extraction. In the south and in the centre of the country tensions are very strong too, and really violent, especially between farmers and breeders. But the two main issues that are really concerning the humanitarian community are the persistence of malnutrition and food insecurity in the Sahel area in the north of the country and the considerable increase in the fresh wave of attacks of the terrorist movement, the Islamic fundamentalist Boko Aram. In all the states of the North and Centre, but especially in the three states of the North East (Yobe, Borno and Adamawa) where the state of emergency has been declared, there are ongoing attacks in schools, churches, shopping centers, markets and any crowded place. The IDPs are fleeing from the most insecure areas and they are about 700.000, while there are several thousand of refugees in the neighboring countries (Cameroon, Niger and Chad).
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Coopi is currently organizing an assessment mission to evaluate a rapid response to the severe nutritional and food security crisis and humanitarian assistance to the IDPs in the areas currently in a state of emergency.
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Requirements: – Advanced degree in International Education, International Development, Health and Nutrition, Logistics, Agriculture and Food Security or a related field or equivalent work – Previous minimum 3-year experience in a similar position, with a track record of success and results achieved; – Previous experience with an international humanitarian NGO is an advantage; – Desirable experience of working on ECHO projects; – Strong analytical and practical problem solving skills; – Strong supervisory abilities, and demonstrated capacity of teamwork and of coordination with the relevant actors; – Very good inter-personal and writing communication skills; – Ability to organize work efficiently and deliver assignments in a timely manner often under time constraints; – Proficiency in written and spoken English;
-Computer literacy, with high proficiency in the use of standard office software applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint); – Valid driving license. Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Country Director Job at BBC Media Action Posted: 11 Jul 2014 01:04 PM PDT Job Title: Country Director
Company: BBC Media Action
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time
Min Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Job Field: Administration
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BBC Media Action in Nigeria has several multi-year projects addressing health and governance through different outputs, including factual and drama. The organisation will be developing new projects in 2014-15 and requires a dynamic manager with a highly-developed understanding of media and development along with solid management experience to lead BBC Media Action in Nigeria into the next phase of development.
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Overall Purpose of Job:
You will assume overall responsibility for developing and securing funds for new projects, and delivering BBC Media Action’s current project work in Nigeria to a high standard, on time and within budget. – This will include identifying funding opportunities, developing funding proposals and securing funding, as well as delivering projects, managing in-country teams and ensuring the quality and cohesion of project outputs. – The Country Director will be responsible for the financial management of projects and reporting on editorial and operational progress to London headquarters and to project donors. – Representing BBC Media Action in Abuja, the Country Director will ensure effective relationships and partnerships with funding agencies, government bodies, broadcasters, NGOs, academic institutions, international development agencies and others. – The role of will also involve leading the development and implementation of BBC Media Action’s Country Strategy for Nigeria and contributing to the development and strategy of the overall programme in Africa. – You will have substantial management experience, ideally in a media and/or international development setting, with proven ability to deliver complex projects within deadlines and budgets. It’s essential you have significant experience in managing large-scale budgets of no less than £500k p.a. – You will have a strong understanding of international development and using the media for development goals, combined with a track record of developing proposals and raising funds from donor agencies.
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Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required: – Substantial international management experience, ideally in a media and/or international development setting. – Excellent field-based knowledge of the development and/or media context in Africa. – Proven track record of developing and securing funding for large complex international development or media projects. – Substantial experience in the management of diverse and creative teams of staff, ideally to include distance management and security management. – Significant experience in the management of budgets, with an ability to demonstrate effective use of resources including financial management of budgets of no less than £500k. – Proven ability to deliver complex projects to deadlines and within budget, with good track record of donor liaison and reporting. – Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills, with a proven track record in forming effective relationships with a range of local and international partners, including at the highest levels of government and media. – Managing effective collaboration between partners and stakeholders, including those with differing agendas. – Strong understanding of, and commitment to, international development—including the use of media for developmental goals. – Demonstrable understanding of public service broadcasting and BBC editorial values. Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Senior Art Director Job at RS Hunter Limited Posted: 11 Jul 2014 12:56 PM PDT Job Title: Senior Art Director
Company: RS Hunter
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time
Min Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Job Field: Administration Art / Crafts / Languages
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The Senior Art Director is responsible for conceptualize ideas, develop art direction, supervise and produce finished artwork to a high level of quality. The role is responsible for coordinating with the client to present new conceptual design and maintain the integrity of the approved designs and themes.
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Responsibilities: – Responsible for all phases of the creative process from concept through execution – Control the design, layout, typography and visual ideas for all aspects of the project. – Collaborating with Creative Directors, end-client and production team to identify project needs and design finished product to support the brand objective – Maintain the creative concept of the work, keeping it on strategy, meaningful and visually impactful. – Attend client meetings and makes creative presentations when necessary – Able to work and performed under no supervision, with only guidance about overall goals and objectives. – Work on other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned – Coordinate the flow of project materials and ensures that items meet specifications and deadlines. Tracks all pages through department and knows status at all times. – Constantly developing creative themes and designs, including circular identity and other print media, to support businesses and marketing objectives of client’s brand strategy. – Directs design staff to translate visual verbal concepts and creative strategy into print advertising. – Work on the highest-profile or largest client accounts that are complex, non routine and vary greatly in scope. – Attend client meetings and makes creative presentations.
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Skills and Specifications: – Proficient knowledge of photo art direction and spends time on set working with photography staff. – Must be well versed on Macintosh platform (OSX) and industry standard applications: Quark, In Design, Illustrator and Photoshop. – Able to apply advanced and seasoned functional expertise and technical knowledge of graphic design – Able to communicate creative solutions with confidence, ease and clarity – Able to independently evaluate processes, identify areas of improvement, and incorporate in to overall work objectives Able to communicate clearly and courteously with those who need to know of decisions/actions/problems – Be a team player with leadership skills – Possess good presentation skills. – Able to direct photography, and RTV productions – Be abreast with creative trends and innovations, especially digital media.
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Qualifications and Experience: – HND, BSc Design, Design Certification. – Minimum of 3-5 years experience in Design. Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Coordinator / Liaison Officer Job at KPMG Nigeria Posted: 11 Jul 2014 12:49 PM PDT Job Title: Coordinator/Liaison Officer
Company: KPMG
Job Type: Full Time
Min Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Field: Legal
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KPMG is one of the leading providers of professional services, KPMG knows that the success and growth of the firm also depends on the success and growth of the Nigerian economy. Hence, it champions progressive change and makes the future happen for its clients, people and the community, thereby enabling Nigeria’s success. The firm is involved in the formulation of economic policies for Nigeria through the Nigerian Economic Summit Group.
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The firm has a full complement of 29 partners and over 800 trained and dedicated professional staff; with deep industry skills and competencies in audit, tax and advisory services.
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KPMG has worked for clients in the public and private sector in Nigeria and in several other countries, helping to transform business performance and operations.
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Purpose: – To facilitate attainment of the objectives of the KPMG member firms in West Africa, through effective coordination of their activities and nurturing of their relationships.
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Responsibilities: – Coordinates and supports both sub regional and country level processes, aimed at fostering stronger interactions and harmonious working relationships. – Serves as the company secretary, organizing, attending and taking minutes of meetings. – The job also requires preparation of resolutions and liaison, through the holding company’s legal adviser, with the Cayman Islands’ firm (Carey Olsen), handling KWAH’s legal and corporate affairs offshore. – Serves as the secretariat and the point of contact for all KPMG West Africa member firms and liaises with lead Partners in the sub-region on logistics and general support for common and joint activities/programme. – Communicates decisions of the Board to relevant line and function leaders in the member firms, sending reminders and following up on implementation.
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Qualifications and Experience: – Minimum of three (3) years in corporate
management and international relations – A good first degree in Law, not below second class upper-both at LLB and Law School. – A post-graduate degree (e.g. MBA) and Chartered Secretary qualification will be added a advantages. – Preferably between 25-32 years of age – Experience in administrative responsibilities. – Good oral and written communication. – Good strategic mind-set (ability to think outside the box) – Sound legal and regulatory knowledge – Good project management skills – Good analytical skills. – Good people management skills. – Proficiency in the use of Microsoft tools. Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Web and Graphics Designer Job at Impact Enterprise International Posted: 11 Jul 2014 11:21 AM PDT Job Title: Web and Graphics Designer
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Recruiter: Impact Enterprise International Job Summary: *.Meeting/Liaising With Clients To Discuss *.Creating Web Site Designs *.Producing Sample Sites *.Demonstrating And Receiving Feedback About Draft Sites *.Keeping Up-To-Date With Recent Technological And Software Developments Qualifications and Requirements: *.A minimum of OND in a relevant field *.Must be computer literate *.Must be very organized and diligent *.Should possess good communication skills Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Network Administrator Job at Impact Enterprise International Posted: 11 Jul 2014 10:53 AM PDT Job Title: Network Administrator
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Recruiter: Impact Enterprise International Job Summary:
.Establishes network specifications by conferring with users; analyzing workflow, access, information, and security requirements; designing router administration, including interface configuration and routing protocols..Establishes network by evaluating network performance issues including availability, utilization, throughput, goodput, and latency; planning and executing the selection, installation, configuration, and testing of equipment; defining network policies and procedures; establishing connections and firewalls. *.Maintains network performance by performing network monitoring and analysis, and performance tuning; troubleshooting network problems; escalating problems to vendor. *.Secures network by developing network access, monitoring, control, and evaluation; maintaining documentation. *.Prepares users by designing and conducting training programs; providing references and support. Qualifications and Requirements: *.A minimum of Degree in a relevant field *.Must be computer literate *.Must be very organized and diligent *.Should possess good communication skills Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Marketing and Sales Representative Job at Impact Enterprise International Posted: 11 Jul 2014 10:28 AM PDT Job Title: Marketing and Sales Representative
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Recruiter: Impact Enterprise International Job Description: As a Marketing Representative, you will pitch the company’s service to prospective clients. You will also conduct simple research on the internet to discover new prospective clients for the several services available to be rendered to them. Requirements: – Minimum of OND in any related discipline – Good communication skills Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Executive Administrator Job at Sandex Group Ltd Posted: 11 Jul 2014 09:42 AM PDT Job Title: Executive Administrator
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Recruiter: Sandex Group Ltd We require the skills of young and competent individuals to fill this role. Job Summary: The Executive Administrator will be responsible for various HR and administration duties throughout the office including recruitment, mobilization, welfare, strategic planning and training, and general administration. Responsibilities:
a. He/She will assist in organizing the department of HR & Administration with overall responsibility of developing and managing the human resources of the organization including project staff
b. Assist in managing employee relations conflict resolution, welfare employee services, organizational grievance system and disciplinary proceedings counseling.
c. Assist in managing general administration matters including ensuring general sanitation of the premises, etc.
d. Assist in managing general HR practices such as recruitment staffing performance management system, staff orientation development and training compensation and benefits administration
e. To assist in translating the organization strategy and goals into an HR strategy and providing leadership for HR management related learning and development Requirements:
• Minimum of OND in any related discipline
• At least 1 – 3 years experience
• Good communication and interpersonal skills Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Chief Of Communication Job at UNICEF Nigeria Posted: 11 Jul 2014 09:27 AM PDT Job Title: Chief Of Communication
Company: UNICEF Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time
Min Qualification: MBA/MSc/MA
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Field: Administration Media
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If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you.
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For 60 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children’s survival, protection and development. The world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.
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Purpose of the Position: – Accountable for developing, managing, co ordinating, networking, implementing and monitoring an advocacy and communication strategy and associated products and activities on on going basis with public audiences, with the objective of promoting awareness, understanding, support and respect for children’s and women’s rights, and support for UNICEF’s mission, priorities and programmes in the Nigeria Country Office media hub, and at a global level and those of the UN Country Team. – Oversee the local private fundraising and partnership activities in support of the country programme.
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Key Expected Results:
1. Communication strategy: The Nigeria Country Office or Media Hub has a clear communication strategy and associated work plan to get children’s issues into the public domain, strengthen political will in support of UNICEF’s mission and objectives, and enhance the organization’s credibility and brand.
2. Media relations: The Country Office or Media Hub has a well maintained and continually developed contact list of journalists and media outlets covering all media – print, TV, radio, web, photo etc. – and a successful process of communicating and maintaining regular contact and close collaboration with the media to communicate the story of UNICEF’s cooperation.
3. Networking and partnerships: The Country Office or Media Hub has a well maintained and continually developed contact list of individuals, groups, organizations and fora whose support is essential to/ can assist in achieving the advocacy and communication objectives. Effective working relationships with the UN Country Team and UN communication counterparts are developed, maintained and enhanced.
4. Celebrities and special events: The Country Office or Media Hub has a well maintained and continually developed contact list of appropriate, nationally- known personalities who have been identified, engaged and support UNICEF’s effort and who actively participate in special events and activities.
5. Global priorities and campaigns: The Country Office or Media Hub has an effective process in place for integrating and taking action on UNICEF’s global communications priorities, campaigns and partnerships, disseminating these elements in a locally-appropriate way.
6. Resource mobilization support; Global and country level fund-raising activities are supported by effective advocacy and communication strategy and activities.
7. Management: Human resources (the communication team) and financial resources (budget planning, management and monitoring) are both effectively managed and optimally used.
8. Monitoring and evaluation: Communication baselines are established against which the achievement of objectives of the communication strategy are regularly evaluated; analysis is undertaken to continuously improve the effectiveness of communication strategy and activities; results and reports are prepared and shared.
9. Capacity building and support: The Representative and the country programme team are provided with professional expertise and advice on all aspects of external relations communication as required.
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Qualifications of Successful Candidate: – Advanced university degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations.* – Eight years of progressively responsible relevant work experience in communication, print, broadcast, and/or new media. – International and national work experience. – Background/familiarity with Emergency situations. – Fluency in English and another UN language. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset. – A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
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Competencies of Successful Candidate: – Has highest-level communication skills, including engaging and informative formal public speaking. – Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment. – Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals. – Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co- ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear. – Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups; maintains an effective network of individuals across organizational departments. – Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives. – Negotiates effectively by exploring a range of possibilities. – Demonstrates and shares detailed technical knowledge and expertise. – Seeks and proposes opportunities for advancing UNICEF’s mission. Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Manager - Capacity Building and Operations, Malaria Initiative Job at Novartis International AG Posted: 11 Jul 2014 09:07 AM PDT Job Title: Manager – Capacity Building and Operations, Malaria Initiative
Company: Novartis International AG
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time
Min Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Job Field: Medical / Health / Safety
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Novartis International AG provides healthcare solutions that address the evolving needs of patients and societies – products to prevent and treat diseases, ease suffering and enhance quality of life.
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The Novartis portfolio focuses on science based healthcare sectors that are growing and reward innovation, such as pharmaceuticals, eye care and generics.
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Novartis is the only company with leading positions in each of these areas. Novartis research is driven by a distinctive clinical and scientific strategy focusing on unmet medical need and knowledge of disease, Corporate social responsibility is an integral part of how Novartis operates and key to our success. We focus on improving access to healthcare globally, and our Malaria Initiative has become one of the largest access-to-medicine programs in the healthcare industry, as measured by patients reached.
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Job Purpose :
To expand Capacity Building targeted at health professionals, national malaria program leaders and logistics/procurement specialists, by fostering knowledge transfer, encouraging sharing of learnings and best practices, with the ultimate goal to improve the effectiveness of interventions including case- management with Novartis portfolio of anti-malaria medicines, serving vulnerable malaria patients. – To drive operations for the Malaria Initiative in sub- Saharan Africa and be the ‘person to-go-to’ for our stakeholders in the pan-African region.
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Major activities :
ORGANIZE ANNUAL WORKSHOP FOR NATIONAL MALARIA PROGRAM MANAGERS – Lead program development and faculty liaison – Select theme/content in the healthcare delivery continuum where improvements yield largest increase in effectiveness of Coartem and Coartem Dispersible. – Propose third party institutions (e.g. academic institutions) as collaborative partners.
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DEVELOP AND DISSEMINATE TOOLS TO FOSTER CAPACITY BUILDING – Determine topics for Capacity Building ensuring that they address relevant challenges for NMCP leaders and their partners in malaria healthcare delivery. – Select partners, in consultation with NMCP managers, to disseminate Capacity Building tools – Develop platform to facilitate sharing of best practices by NMCP manager in between Novartis hosted workshops. – Add functionality and innovation to the platform to exchange proven practices, connect with colleagues to improve health outcomes of malaria programs.
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PREPARE THE MARKET FOR THE LAUNCH OF NEW FORMULATIONS AND MOLECULES – Drive (pre-)launch activities for introduction of Coartem 80/480 in public sector. – Ensure that Coartem 80/480 is listed in malaria treatment guidelines, procurement/tender specifications. – Provide commercial input into development of new molecules based on input/insights from public sector stakeholders.
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MANAGE OPERATIONS FOR THE MALARIA INITIATIVE IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA – Be the Malaria Initiative’s point of contact for SSA-based stakeholders in the public sector – Provide local follow up for procurement related matters, in consultation with Key Account & Demand Director – Serve as Malaria Initiative’s spokesperson to media, in consultation with Head of Communications – Organize field trips/roadshows for Basel based staff, international journalists, Novartis associates, as required
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Key Performance Indicators : – Number of countries and level of seniority of stakeholders actively participating in capacity building program, with distinction between ‘supply’ side, i.e. offering learning and best practices, and the ‘receiving’ or ‘demand’ side, i.e. those you are the beneficiaries of the program. – Quality of tools developed to foster capacity building, i.e. overall concept, case studies, approaches to link the learning community in between workshops – Number of countries listing Coartem 80/480 in tender specifications; number of countries adopting Coartem 80/480 through procurement – Timeliness of communication and preparation of workshops / seminars / road shows – Compliance with NP4 and local regulatory requirements (no audit issues)
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Desired Skills and Experience:
Education: University degree (Business, Medical Degree, Public Health)
Languages: Fluency in English, working knowledge of French is an advantage
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Experience/Professional requirements : – Thorough knowledge of and network in African countries (organization of health care system, local regulatory approval processes, marketing, supply chain, and governance). – Experience in private sector organization, ideally in the health sector. – Background in academic institution with teaching responsibility – Outstanding communication and negotiation skills. Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Project Manager Job at EngenderHealth Nigeria Posted: 11 Jul 2014 08:57 AM PDT Job Title: Project Manager
Company: Fistula Care Plus At EngenderHealth
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time
Min Qualification: MBA/MSc/MA
Job Field: Administration Medical/Health/Safety
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JOB SUMMARY: – The Project Manager has responsibility for management, implementation and achievement of results of the Fistula Care Plus Project in Nigeria, under the direction of the Project Director. – S/he manages relationships with in-country agencies, EngenderHealth Headquarters, EngenderHealth global project management, partners, and other key stakeholders. – S/he has program, managerial and fiscal responsibility for implementation of the project activities in Nigeria under a pre-defined strategic framework for the project, including ensuring compliance with donor’s and EngenderHealth’s regulations, policies and procedures. S/he will have direct responsibility for supervision of designated staff. – S/he oversees and works closely and in a complementary fashion with other key personnel, internal and external stakeholders to effectively lead and manage the project in Nigeria.
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RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Leads the successful implementation and monitoring of the Project strategy in close coordination with USAID, the Ministry of Health, other in-country counterparts; EngenderHealth’s management, project staff, partners, and other key stakeholders
• Leads and manages the performance of project staff to ensure delivery of project results to highest quality standards and in accordance with local statutory and EngenderHealth requirements incl. ensures timely and quality implementation and evaluation of approved workplans and budgets and submission in a timely fashion for Project Director’s approval of all narrative and financial reports to a donor.
• Reports to Project Director on project programmatic, financial, and operational matters
• Coordinates closely with the Project Director for technical assistance to support delivery of high quality project outcomes and application of best practices in accordance with EngenderHealth’s comprehensive programming approach
• Proactively communicates and responds to all relevant internal and external stakeholders in all significant matters related to the performance of the project.
• Where required, represents the project at a local level to country partners, other donors and cooperating agencies to further the aims of the project
• Ensures the project staff maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with all partners, other donors, stakeholders, and other collaborating agencies
• Proactively communicates with country partners on project strategy and workplans, and addresses any partnership issues as the need arises.
• Provides leadership to the Nigeria project team to ensure effective achievement of results, collaboration, teamwork, and a good working environment.
• Provides programmatic and technical leadership and support to project staff as required
• Ensures the project is implemented in a fiscally responsible manner and in full compliance with all laws, regulations, and EngenderHealth policies and procedures.
• Represents the project at country level to donor and other key external stakeholders. Obtains Project Director’s approval for participation in major meetings or publications. Reports on discussions with those officials to Project Director.
• Contributes to environmental scan for country- level business development
• Project Manager may be required to act on behalf of EngenderHealth in relation to non project activities in Nigeria which will be funded separately.
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in health sciences or related advanced degree relevant to the field of RH/FP.
• Minimum of 10 years senior level. programmatic and technical experience
• At least 5 years experience with management of donor programs including USAID.
•Demonstrated management and leadership skills working with the staff of large, complex programs addressing a variety of social and health issues, particularly pertaining to reproductive health and family planning in developing countries
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of reproductive health and/or maternal health and experience in the design and implementation of such programs
• A proven leader, manager, and mentor, with excellent interpersonal skills, capable of directing and managing change, and inspiring teamwork and high-performing teams
• A proven ability to meet deadlines in a high volume working environment
• Demonstrated strong multi-tasking skills
•Demonstrated leadership in working and collaborating with other donors and a wide range of USAID and other donor-funded organizations
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills with high-level accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrated experience nurturing public and private partnerships
• Excellent written and oral communication skills applicable in a wide variety of settings
• Demonstrated leadership in working with country officials from the public, private commercial, and NGO sectors
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Experience of working at a senior level in international organizations
• Significant experience of providing field – based programmatic leadership in the area of expertise on either a short or long term basis.
• Fluency in English
• Ability to travel up to 25%, mostly internally in Nigeria. Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
