United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Vacancy : ICT Officers

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking the services of a suitable and qualified Graduate ICT Officers. We helps developing countries attract and use aid effectively. In all our activities, we encourage the protection of human rights, capacity development and the empowerment of women.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: ICT Officer

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Type of Contract: FTA Local

Post Level: NO-A

Duration of Initial Contract: Initial duration of one year ( with a possibility of an extension)

Background

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Head of Administrative and Finance Unit, the ICT Officer manages ICT services, develops and implements ICT management systems, provides information management tools and technology infrastructure in medium and large Country Offices (CO). The ICT Officer is responsible for review of and advice on the use of new technologies that will enhance the CO productivity. The ICT Officer promotes a client-oriented approach.

The ICT Officer works in close collaboration with the Front Office, Management Support and Business Development, Programme and Operations teams in the CO and UNOCHA HQs staff for resolving complex ICT-related issues, liaises with Regional Information Officer (RIO), the Regional Bureau Information Manager (RBIM), OIST staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of key functions:

• Implementation of ICT strategies and new technologies
• Ensures effective coordination of ICT helpdesk functions and provide support to the CO and Sub-offices in Yola, Maiduguri, Gombe, Damaturu
• Management of CO hardware and software packages
• Networks administration
• Provision of web management services
• Provision of support for CO developed Web Based Applications and Tools
• Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing

Ensures implementation of ICT strategies and new technologies, focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Compliance with corporate information management and technology standards, guidelines and   procedures for the CO technology environment.
• Provision of inputs to elaboration of internal policies and procedures on the use of ICT.
• Participation in the office business process re-engineering activities and ensures that business needs drive IT solutions related to corporate resource management.
• Development and update of the ICT annual work plan and reporting.
• Full compliance with corporate information management and technology standards, guidelines and procedures for the office technology environment.
• Analysis of the requirement and elaboration of internal policies and procedures on the use of ICT.
• Provision of advice on and assistance in procurement of new ICT equipment for the office, provision of technical specifications and information on best options in both local and international markets.

Ensures effective coordination of ICT helpdesk functions and provide support to the CO and Sub-offices in Yola, Maiduguri, Gombe, Damaturu focusing on the achievement of the following results:

• Planning, scheduling, monitoring and ensure resolution of helpdesk tasks.
• Frequently travel to Somalia to support Sub-Offices as per agreed travel plan with ICT Officer and ensures that ICT systems are effectively managed and operational.
• Provide support and training to staff on office automation applications (Lotus Notes, MS Office, WAN applications and mobile user clients).
• Assist in performing systems administration functions for Domino, network Operating systems whenever needed.
• Install and administer the office ICT applications and data telecommunication facilities. This involves administering data security for end user access to such network and/or facilities and troubleshooting ad-hoc hardware or software problems experienced on the network or facilities.

Manages CO hardware and software packages, focusing on the achievement of the following results:

• CO hardware and software platforms meet the UNOCHA corporate standards and the CO Key business processes.
• Provision of advice on maintenance of equipment and acquisition of hardware supplies
• Supervision of the implementation of corporate UNOCHA systems.
• Development of new software for high impact results (e.g. information management tools, databases, intranet, etc.).

Ensures efficient networks administration, focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Monitoring of the computing resources to provide a stable and responsive environment.
• Operation of network utility procedures defining network users and security attributes establishing directories, menus and drive-mappings, configuring network printers and providing user access.
• Monitoring of backup and restoration procedures for both server and local drives.
• Timely upgrade of LAN infrastructure and Internet connectivity to meet UNOCHA requirements.

Provides web management services, focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Identification of opportunities and ways of converting processes into web-based systems to address the issues of efficiency (e.g. office management systems, donor profile software, knowledge management systems).
• Creation and technical maintenance of the office websites and Intranet.
• Ensuring OCHA website is technologically up to date and navigable.

Provides support for CO developed Web Based Applications and Tools, focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Assisting users to fully utilize the online tools already developed and that are being developed to automate the CO Business process.
• To provide support to both users and partners on web based tools.
• Develop manuals and provide end user training on new technologies and tools

Ensure facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the CO, focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
• Identification and promotion of different systems and applications for optimal content management, knowledge management and sharing, information provision.
• Organization of training for the operations/projects staff on ICT issues.
• Synthesis of lessons learned and best practices directly linked to ICT management.
• Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

Impact of Results

• The key results have an impact on the overall efficiency of the Country Office and Sub Offices in Yola, Maiduguri, Gombe, Damaturu including improved business results and client services. Forward-looking ICT solutions have an impact on the organization of office management, knowledge sharing, and information management.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

Building Strategic Partnerships:

• Maintaining a network of contacts
• Maintains an established network of contacts for general information sharing and to remain up-to-date on partnership related issues

Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing:

• Basic research and analysis
• Generates new ideas and approaches, researches best practices and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things.
• Documents and analyses innovative strategies and new approaches.

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise:

• Fundamental knowledge of own discipline
• Understands and applies fundamental concepts and principles of a professional discipline or technical specialty relating to the position
• Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work tasks
• Identifies new and better approaches to work processes and incorporates the same in his/her work
• Analyzes the requirements and synthesizes proposals
• Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learning
• Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments

Promoting Organizational Change and Development:

• Basic research and analysis
• Demonstrates ability to diagnose problems and identifies and communicates processes to support change initiatives

Design and Implementation of Management Systems:

• Research and analysis and making recommendations on management systems
• Maintains information/databases on system design features
• Develops simple system components

Client Orientation:

• Establishing effective client relationships
• Researches potential solutions to internal and external client needs and reports back in a timely, succinct and appropriate fashion
• Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines
• Establishes, builds and sustains effective relationships within the work unit and with internal and external clients.

Promoting Accountability and Results-Based Management:

• Basic monitoring
• Gathers, analyzes and disseminates information on best practice in accountability and results-based management systems

Core Competencies

• Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity
• Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment
• Self-development, initiative-taking
• Acting as a team player and facilitating team work
• Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively
• Creating synergies through self-control
• Managing conflict
• Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member.
• Informed and transparent decision making

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Master's Degree in Information Systems, Information Management Computer Science or related discipline. Cisco Certified Network Engineer (CCNE) and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE). If certification is not available at the time of recruitment, it should be obtained within 6 months.

Experience:

• 2 years of relevant working experience, including development and implementation of ICT strategies, management and supervision of ICT services and teams, hardware and software platforms, telecommunications facilities, knowledge of Windows-based packages/applications, experience in web design and development of web-based office applications.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency Proficiency in both oral and written English.
• Knowledge of French is an advantage  to deal with regional bureau in Dakar (Senegal).

Application Closing Date

14th March, 2016.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

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Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Vacancy : Account Opening and CDD Specialist

Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria is set to recruit for the positions of a suitable and qualified Account Opening and CDD Specialist - We attract talented individuals. Not only can they give you the benefit of their experience, they also reveal a closer, more personal look at the wide range of global opportunities we offer. At the core of the Group's people strategy is our focus on employee engagement. Engagement is a key driver of productivity and performance, which creates the foundation of our performance culture. We encourage and focus on the behaviours that bring out the very best from every employee, assessing their performance not just on results but on how those results were achieved. To further embed these behaviours we have a remuneration programme in place, carefully designed to incentivise our employees to live our values every day.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Account Opening and CDD Specialist

    

Job ID: 505009

Job Function: C& IB

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos

Regular/Temporary: Permanent

Full/Part Time: Full time

    
Qualifications and Skills

Candidate should possess relevant qualification

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

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Emirates Group Recruits Graduate Cabin Crew 2016

The Emirates Group is set to recruit for the positions of Graduate Cabin Crew for its 2016 recruitment exercise. We are a highly profitable business venture, with revenue of US$21.1 billion and over 50,000 employees. The Group comprises of data, one of the largest air services provider globally and Emirates airline, the Group's rapidly expanding and award-winning international carrier. Within the Group there are a diverse range of businesses which offer a wide spectrum of career opportunities, all of which can be explored through the Group's dedicated careers website, emirates.com/careers.

Emirates flies one of the youngest, most innovative fleet in the sky to over 130 destinations across six continents and dnata's network now extends across 100 locations worldwide.

With our international network constantly expanding and opportunities arising in countries/cities outside of Dubai, we are looking for career motivated individuals to join our operations in their home countries:

Job Title: Cabin Crew

Reference no: 130000X8

Location: United Arab Emirates

Job Purpose

Where could you be tomorrow?

Tomorrow, the world could be your office. You could be living in one of the world's most dynamic cities and working in an office at 40,000 feet. Exploring the world and building a career, all at the same time. Earning a tax-free salary with shared furnished accommodation provided to you and sharing the experience with colleagues from over 130 different nationalities.

From our base in Dubai, Emirates flies to more than 120 destinations in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Australia, New Zealand and the Americas with an ultra-modern, all-wide-body fleet including our flagship A380 superjumbos. We are looking for exceptional people to join our international cabin crew based in Dubai. If you share our unlimited curiosity, embrace of other cultures and passion for customer satisfaction, we'd like to meet you. Our recruitment team interviews potential applicants in many cities around the world. 

Qualifications & Experience

• At least 21 years old at the time of application.
• Minimum arm reach of 212cms (on tip toes) and minimum height of 160cms, which will enable you to reach emergency equipment on all aircraft types.
• Educated to at least high school level with strong problem solving skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English (additional languages are desirable).
• Medically fit to meet air crew requirements.
• Positive attitude with the natural ability to provide excellent service in a team environment, dealing with people from many cultures.
• As Emirates cabin crew, you'll be based in Dubai and will need to meet the UAE's employment visa requirements.

Application Closing Date

Ongoing.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidate should:

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Vixa Pharmaceutical Company Limited Vacancy : Account Officers

Vixa Pharmaceutical Company Limited a well-established Nigerian Pharmaceutical Company, Founded by Chief Ebuka Okafor an entrepreneur with vast experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Vixa Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd has come of age with an imposing record of more than 10years of meeting the needs in healthcare through a range of globally sourced, Best-In-Class-Drugs. Vixa Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd was incorporated in 1998 with the sole aim of manufacturing and marketing Pharmaceutical products.

Due to expansion in our operations, an urgent need for suitably and qualified candidates to work and cover our regional activities in the vacant position below:

Job Title: Account Officer

Location: Lagos

Qualification/Experience

• A graduate of Accountancy with HND/B.Sc.
• Ability to use SAGE Accounting Software is a most.
• Must have a minimum of 3 yrs experience in a reputable organization.
• ICAN Membership will be an added advantage.
• Applicant must be between the ages of 25-30yrs.

Remuneration

Highly competitive and very attractive.

Application Closing Date

4th March, 2016.

How to Apply

interested and qualified candidates should send their applications to: careers@vixagroupng.com

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Nigeria LNG Limited Post Graduate Scholarship Scheme 2016

Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) seeks the applications from qualified candidates for the NLNG Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme for entry into Masters Programmes in the United Kingdom in September 2016.

Nigeria LNG Limited Post-Graduate Scholarship Scheme 2016

Criteria For Award

Prospective beneficiaries must:

• Have a provisional admission from select UK institutions to study any of the following disciplines:
  • Engineering,
  • Geosciences,
  • Environmental Sciences,
  • Management Sciences,
  • Information Technology,
  • Law
  • Medicine
• Possess a minimum of 2nd Class Upper degree in a relevant field of study
• Have completed the NYSC programme
• Be no more than 30 years of age
• Be Nigerian nationals resident in Nigeria
• Provide identification documents from their LGAs
• Possess an international passport valid for travel at least one year from September 2016
• Provide evidence that they are available to travel in September 201 6 if selected
• Not be a spouse, child nor ward of staff of Nigeria LNG Limited

Application Closing Date

19th June, 2016.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

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Note: All requested documents must be attached. Only shortlisted applicants shall be invited for the selection interview. Applicants are therefore advised to be on the lookout for the short list on the NLNG website.

 

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Nestle Nigeria Plc Vacancy : Production Technician

Nestle Nigeria Plc is seeking the services of suitable and qualified Production Technician. Our presence is felt in more than 130 countries and factories in more than 80 research centres

brings many global benefits. We believe in long term career development and appreciate how challenges and motivation will help you reach your potential. Nestle Nigeria Plc upholds the principle of Non- Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities in its recruitment processes.

Application are hereby required from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant position below at Flowergate Factory, Sagamu:

Job Title: Production Technician

Location: Sagamu, Ogun

Job Description

• To operate and carry out autonomous maintenance on the production line under his responsibility to meet up with Safety, Quality and Output requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carry outline operations in accordance to operating instructions and parameters.
• Achieve required quantity of products and of right quality as per specifications.
• Carry out autonomous maintenance, CIL of assets under his/her control.
• Update necessary records of operations as at when due.
• Comply with safety, health, environment and food safety and quality procedures
• Other tasks as assigned by superior officers.

Requirements

• OND/City & Guilds/NABTEB (Technical) in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of five (5) credits including English language and Mathematics in SSCE/NECO or its equivalent.
• Must have at least 1 year experience in a reputable manufacturing organisation.
• Computer literacy.
• Good communication skills (oral and written).
• Good interpersonal skills.

Application Closing Date

3rd March, 2016.

How to Apply

Qualified and interested candidates should send their details in the "MS Excel format" below only to: flowergate.recruitment@ng.nestle.com (also attach your CV) on or before

Excel Format

Title | Surname | Other Names | Age (as at 1st Feb. 2016 | Basic Qualification (e.g SSCE/NECO) | No. of Credits |Other Qualification(s) e.g OND | Years of Experience | Phone No l

Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

 

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Citibank Nigeria Limited Vacancy : Compliance Testing Officers

Citibank Nigeria Limited, the leading global financial services company currently seeks the services of a suitable and qualified Compliance Testing Officers.We  provides consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Compliance Testing Officer 

Job ID: 16004923

Location: Abuja

Job Function: Compliance and Control

Job Purpose

• The goal of the Compliance Testing Team in EMEA is to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, and to perform planned reviews against regulatory requirements and pertinent processes.
• The Compliance Testing Officer will be expected to perform reviews of specific areas of regulatory compliance and coordinate the execution of testing on a region-wide basis by other Compliance staff, operating as a virtual team.
• The Officer will also be expected to review regulatory requirements to determine appropriate test programme coverage.

Job Background/Context

The Compliance Testing team exists to assist in the management and oversight of Compliance risk in the following ways:

• To complete Compliance Reviews using a strong, independent and consistent global process
• To pro-actively identify areas of compliance risk and escalate these to senior management for resolution
• To ensure that effective and timely corrective actions plans are in place to address any areas of compliance risk that are identified.

Key Responsibilities

• The Compliance Testing Officer ('The Officer') will perform analysis against regulatory risks and associated controls and conduct testing of these in accordance with predetermined standards and test programmes
• The Officer will be involved in reviews covering various businesses and processes across all sectors
• The Officer will work on reviews both in the capacity of lead reviewer as well as participant in the reviews led by other team members
• The Officer will perform remote reviews, both through the centralised capture of data amenable to sample-based and testing and through the development of virtual review teams, able to be directed by the Officer towards the collaborative execution of a review
• Based in the regional office (Abidjan, Nigeria) the officer will work with various countries in providing consultancy on control issues surfaced during compliance reviews in the respective countries
• Reviews will be conducted based on both those planned for the year (thematic, horizontal, targeted, ad-hoc) or on account of regulatory and/or business/industry issues
• The Officer will work on individual projects assigned from time to time within the Compliance Testing remit
• The Officer will be a member of the regional Compliance Testing Team and will be expected to provide a strong advisory role in the unit's activities, strategy and development.

Development Value:

• The successful candidate will play an important role in the testing activities of the unit providing opportunities to develop a more in-depth view of the businesses being tested from a regulatory and compliance perspective.
• Furthermore, the officer will get an opportunity to work with other pillars/facets of controls while working on special project co-ordination initiatives.
• The role also entails junior supervisory responsibilities, building, developing and overseeing virtual teams charged with review execution.

Person Specification

Knowledge/Experience:

• Minimum 10 years industry experience with a background in Compliance, Risk or Audit, preferably gained in an international financial institution.
• In-depth understanding of audit methodology, risk and control analysis.
• Experience of at least three major areas of banking operations, including very good knowledge of Corporate Banking products, processes, procedures and regulations.
• A good knowledge of multiple control testing environments

Skills:

• Strong oral and written communication / negotiation skills, with the proven ability to influence opinion, articulate/substantiate review findings and defend these if challenged by senior business management
• Strong ability to manage and facilitate work projects both on the ground and with remote units
• Accuracy and attention to detail in the presentation and publication of compliance testing reports to a senior audience
• Strategic and goal-oriented focus
• Unwavering commitment to co-operative and collaborative working
• Strong project management and presentation skills

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a first degree or its equivalent in any discipline plus a relevant higher degree or professional qualification
• Exceptional candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered for the role provided they have the necessary skills and experience.

Competencies:

• The successful candidate will need to show that he/she is prepared to take responsibility to lead/manage testing in a multi-dimensional business environment.
• The candidate should be able to work with compliance and business partners in pursuing our common objectives.
• The candidate must be able to work effectively within the testing team members and the countries across the region and beyond.

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.

How to Apply

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