2015/2016 NNPC / ESSO International Postgraduate Scholarship Awards

EEPNL/NNPC is currently granting  International Postgraduate Scholarship Awards for 2015. Since 1974, ExxonMobil upstream affiliates in Nigeria - Esso Exploration and production Nigeria Limited (EEPNL) and Mobil Producing Nigeria (MPN) have supported the education of thousands of Nigerian students through the Companies various scholarship schemes.

As at 2014, a total of 123 young Nigerians have been sponsored for international post graduate studies since 1994, while another 159 persons have gone through similar programs in Nigerian universities since 2007. Other schemes sponsored by this partnership include the NNPC/MPN Undergraduate Scholarship Awards . These scholarship programs are amongst several initiatives by the ExxonMobil upstream subsidiary companies EEPNL and MPN), along with the respective partners and co-venturer, to help build capacities of young and brilliant Nigerians and further boost pool of qualified manpower for career opportunities in Nigeria and abroad.

2015/2016 NNPC / ESSO International Postgraduate Scholarship Awards

In continuation of efforts to provide opportunities for developing careers in the petroleum industry, Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited (EEPNL) is offering Scholarships to outstanding Nigerian graduates wishing to pursue post-graduate studies in the under listed disciplines:

Applications in the underlisted disciplines are considered:

• Geosciences (Geology or Geophysics)
• Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Electronics, Civil/Structural, Pipeline, Marine and Subsea).

International and National Post Graduate Scholarship Awards

These programs are sponsored by Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited (EEPNL) in production sharing contract with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), with Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCO) as co-venturer. The awards, which focus on Geosciences and Engineering disciplines are part of efforts at developing people for rewarding and productive careers in the petroleum industry.

To qualify for the scheme: International Post Graduate Scholarship Awards: The candidates must have a first degree (First Class or Second Class Upper Division in Geosciences or Engineering disciplines obtained from a Nigerian university, provisional admission for a Master's degree program in any of the above stated disciplines in any reputable Foreign University for the international post graduate award. The candidates must also be among the top performers in the selection tests and interviews conducted.

National Post Graduate Scholarship Awards

The candidates must have a first degree (First Class or Second Class Upper Division in Geosciences or Engineering disciplines obtained from a Nigerian university, provisional admission for a Master's degree program in any of the above stated disciplines in a recognized Nigerian University for the national post graduate award. The candidates must also be among the top performers in the selection tests and interviews conducted.

Essential Requirements

• Must be a graduate of a Nigerian University.
• Must possess a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of second class upper division in any of the Engineering or Geosciences disciplines.
• Must have provisional admission to undertake full-time postgraduate study at a reputable foreign University (M.Sc or M.Eng) in the 2015/2016 academic session.
• Specialization in Geophysics will be an added advantage.

The EEPNL scholarship award applies to tuition, books, accommodation and living expenses for the duration of the selected course of study.

Application Closing Date

Tuesday, 9th June, 2015.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click here to Apply online

Before You Start this Application

1.) Ensure you have clear scanned copies of the following documents:

• Passport photograph (with white background not more than 3 months old)
• Valid ID card
• Proof of provisional admission for Postgraduate Study into any reputable university
• First Degree Certificate
• Birth Certificate
• Current Curriculum Vitae

2.) Ensure you label these scanned documents accordingly, to avoid mixing up documents during upload.

3.) Ensure you attach the right documents in the appropriate upload section.

To Apply, Follow the Steps Below

1.) Click on "Apply Now" tab.

2.) Click on "Register Now" to create an account.

3.) Proceed to your email box to activate your account

4.) Click on www.scholastica.ng to return to Scholarship site

5.) Enter your registered email and password to upload your information.

6.) Enter your personal information, National Identification Number (if available), educational information, other information and upload required scanned documents.

7.) Ensure the name used in application matches the names on all documentation in same order. Upload a sworn affidavit or certificate if otherwise.

8.) Ensure you view all documents after uploading, to eliminate errors during uploading.

9.) When asked to upload photo, upload a pass-port photograph with a white background.

10.) Recheck application information to avoid errors

11.) Click "Apply Now" to submit information at http://scholastica.ng/schemes/nnpceepnl or return to the home page www.scholastica.ng and select the 2015 NNPC/ESSO Postgraduate Scholarship Awards to be redirected to the application page]

12.) You will receive an email that confirms your application was successful.

13.) Return to www.scholastica.ng , enter your Email and Password to download your profile and proceed to have your referee to sign the document.

14.) Upload a scanned copy of the signed profile, this would be used for verification.

15.) If National Identification Number (NIN) number was not available in step 6, to obtain your National Identification Number (NIN)

• Visit http://ninenrol.gov.ng to register and learn more about the National Identity Number
• Click "Create Account" and fill in the required fields
• Login with Email and Password to complete the form.
• After completion, schedule a date for photo and finger print capture
• Visit any of the capture centers https://www.nimc.gov.ng/?q=nin-registration-centres  to complete the registration process and obtain your National Identity Number.
• You can also do your total registration at the NIMC office

16.) Return to www.scholastica.ng/  and update application with National Identification Number (NIN) to ensure completion. NOTE:

Note:

• Multiple applications shall lead to disqualification.
• Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted with details of the qualifying test via SMS text and Email.
• Employees of ExxonMobil Subsidiary companies in Nigeria and their dependents are not eligible for this Scholarship.
• You must apply before you begin verification of your application details.

 

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GE Nigeria Vacancy : Field Service Engineer

GE is currently seeking the services of a qualified Field Service Engineer. We works on things that matter. The best people and the best technologies taking on the toughest challenges. Finding solutions in energy, health and home, transportation and finance. Building, powering, moving and curing the world. Not just imagining. Doing. GE works.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Field Service Engineer 6

Job Number: 2139446

Location: Port Harcourt

Business: GE Energy Management

Business Segment: EM-PC Power Conversion

Postal Code: 500001

Role Summary/Purpose

• As a Field Service Engineer you will be based at our regional office supporting new and existing marine customers.
• Field service work will include service, commissioning, trouble-shooting, maintenance, technical advice and training customers on GE equipment on-board ships or on site.
• The field service work will take place in shipyards, at ports, or offshore or in LNG Plants.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform on-site installation of electrical systems and equipment; perform ongoing preventive maintenance, repair and calibration after installation.
• Respond to requests for emergency repairs and services to troublesome equipment.
• Provide technical instruction and assistance to customer representatives regarding installation, operation, calibration, repair and maintenance at customer's sites.
• Coordinate technical advice and counselling as agreed upon with GE remote Center of Excellence assistance team.
• Develop and further expand technical knowledge and expertise, currently recognized industry standards for engineering ability.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable product line warranties, and accomplish effective warranty administration.
• Plan, prepare and/or instruct both internal and external training programs as required, to impart and perpetuate field engineering and/or product knowledge in area of specialization.
• Perform administrative functions; such as writing technical reports, ordering materials, securing quotations, preparing job status reports, reports to customers, time sheet and expense sheets on a complete timely, and thorough basis.
• Maintain knowledge of the report system to the extent required for timely and accurate input of field information necessary.
• Provide leadership and technical direction to skilled labor performing work on customer sites.
• Maintain strong safety mindset to assure the executed work reflects the technical requirements within GE safety standards.
• Coordinate EHS aspects on site.
• Knowledge to troubleshoot and provide routine maintenance checkout for wide range of equipment vintage.
• Prepare timely and accurate technical reports for customer records and a reference for future outages.
• Advise on spare parts, modernization and upgrades on GE Equipment

Qualifications/Requirements

• Electrical Degree from an accredited university or similar technical qualification with good knowledge on MV drives and motors, and with the ability to provide advice on other GE Equipment.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 80% of the time (including overseas), is available to respond to out-of-hours calls.
• Acts as Duty Engineer when required to receive out-of-hours calls and determines course of action.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• A valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate will be required.
• Must have valid authorization to work full-time without any restriction in Nigeria

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Desired Characteristics:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Proven analytical and quality improvement ability
• Able to interface at all levels of the organization both internally and externally

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

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PricewaterCoopers (PwC) Vacancy : Advisory Manager, Oil and Gas Nigeria

PwC seeks the recruitment of suitable and qualified individuals for the position of an Advisory Manager, Oil and Gas Nigeria. We are a firm that help organizations and individuals create the value they are looking for. We are a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 180,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in Assurance, Tax and Advisory services.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Advisory Manager, Oil and Gas Nigeria

Reference Number: 125-NIG00080

Location: Lagos

Purpose of Job

• Support the Industry Leader to drive the Oil & Gas industry business development and execution initiative in Nigeria.
• Provide support in the development of the Oil & Gas industry depth within the PwC Nigeria Advisory practice
• Support the establishment, deepening and expansion of PwC relationships with Boards and the C-Suite Executives for all significant players across the Oil & Gas value chain
• Facilitate the development of Nigeria's Oil & Gas industry specific thought leadership, client surveys, events, conferences etc.
• Support the development of tailored Nigeria Deals and Consulting platform offering in the Energy and Oil & Gas space
• Support the relevant competency leaders in executing all Advisory transactions / projects in the Oil & Gas space
• Collaborate with the other major LOS (Assurance and Tax) to drive the PwC Oil & Gas XLOS agenda

Main responsibilities of the job

(Main activities undertaken by the jobholder and reflective of the most important features of the job)

Develop and keep up to date the PwC Advisory industry thesis for the Oil & Gas industry /complex:

• ­Industry landscape (value chain, ALL notable players, evolution etc.)
• ­PwC Advisory'"unique point of view"on Oil & Gas industry developments, trends, dynamics, opportunities, challenges etc.
• ­Identify the potential PwC client universe within the industry value chain (mid to large cap and relationship dimensions)
• ­Prioritize focus sub-sectors (by PwC service offerings) and derive PwC Advisory's very detailed "go-to-market strategy" at the Advisory level, Deals & Consulting level and 9 competency level (in conjunction with other relevant leaders).
• ­Determine PwC Advisory investment requirements to enhance our industry presence
• ­Other relevant components of the industry thesis

Develop and maintain very deep understanding of PwC lines of service, "local" Advisory competency offerings, PwC Africa Advisory capabilities / specializations and PwC Global Advisory capabilities within the context of the Oil & Gas complex.

Drive business development efforts including identifying opportunities, developing relationships, scoping prospective engagements and leading proposal development:

• ­Prioritize clients in Oil & Gas for Advisory as a whole
• ­Articulate priority client relationship building strategy
• ­Support the development XLOS teams per client
• ­Support the management of client relationships through positive and proactive engagement
• ­Demonstrate a deep understanding of client business challenges & mobilize necessary cross-competency and cross-geography teams to resolve them
• ­Support "big game hunting" specialist origination efforts in the Oil & Gas space

Support ALL advisory competencies in leading the client engagement delivery through proactive engagement, innovative approaches, issues resolution and quality delivery:

• ­Structure, coordinate and execute Oil & Gas engagements including but not limited to: Expansion Strategies; Market Penetration; Vertical Integration; M&A / Disposals; Business Reviews/ Restructuring; Tax Efficient Capitalisation; Investment / Fund Raising; Regulatory Compliance; Risk Management / Controls; Organisation Structuring; Technology Enhancement; Change Management; Human Capital Development; Profitability Enhancement; Process Optimisation and Viability Assessments
• ­Identify and communicate engagement findings to client management
• ­Consistently seek client feedback during and outside the engagement delivery cycle

Develop and deliver "distinctive PwC value / perspective&" for the Oil & Gas space:

• ­Cutting Edge Thought Leadership; Client Surveys; News Articles / Press (print); and Media Coverage & Interviews.

Support the creation of "PwC Nigeria Advisory Oil & Gas" and its #1 positioning in the market:

• ­Client Conferences & Events; Internal and External Social Media; Brochures; Websites etc.

Effectively lead in people development, and manage the team to provide exceptional service:

• ­Develop industry specific training modules
• ­Act as role model by engaging staff through mentoring / coaching and counselling
• ­Assist with developing or updating firm methodologies regarding infrastructure operations
• Facilitate adherence to risk management policies and standards on engagement delivery in accordance with standards
• Support key internal roles by aiding them to meet the firm's objectives

Education Requirements

(minimum level of academic and professional qualification and accreditation required to perform effectively in the role)

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Engineering or related field
• Master's degree in Business or Finance related field is a plus
• Engineering degree is a plus

Job Experience Requirements

(Minimum level of personal and professional experience required to perform effectively in the role)

• Minimum of 6 years of Oil & Gas industry experience – preference will be given to candidate with experience across the Oil & Gas value chain
• Track record of advising on successful projects in the Oil & Gas industry
• Experience in a managerial role in a large/global or fast-growing organization.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have practical industry experience combined with experience in consulting, investment banking or private equity.
• Experience in building and maintaining strong relations with key industry contacts.
• Emerging markets experience is preferable
• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience leading projects and diverse teams.
• Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities.

Job Related Skills and Competencies Requirements

(Minimum level of skills i.e. computer literacy, technical skills, and Technical Competencies required to do the job):

• Excellent Business Development skills - Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
• Exceptional Presentation, Communication and Facilitation skills
• Strong negotiation skills - Persuading and Influencing
• Strong creativity and innovation abilities
• Exceptional Client Service - delivering results and exceeding client expectations
• Adaptability to respond to change
• Lead and supervise teams and team activities
• Decide and initiate action to achieve key business results within area of responsibility
• Excellent relationship and networking skills - proven track record of dealing with senior client contacts
• Project Management skills - ability to manage across multiple and complex projects
• Application of technical expertise
• Adaptable to working and engaging with multiple cultures across client environment

Application Closing Date

17th June, 2015.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

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Unilever Nigeria Plc Vacancy : Graduate Finance BP SC

Unilever Nigeria Plc recruits for theposition of suitable and qualified Graduate Finance BP SC - Our brands are trusted everywhere and, by listening to the people who buy them, we've grown into one of the world's most successful consumer goods companies.

We are recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Finance BP SC

Job Number: 15000AJE

Location: Lagos State

Schedule: Full-time

Main Job Purpose

• Partner in-year target delivery of financial growth model (Results and Forecast)
• Drive performance management agenda
• Partner the business case development and benefit realisation for project investments
• Strategically influence and collaborate with stakeholders to maximise value creation.
• Commercially shape the medium to long term direction of their respective pillar

Key Accountabilities and Focus of Employees Mapped to Finance Business Partner Manager Standard Job

Financial Growth Model (FGM):

• Provision of performance analysis for delivery of in-year target underpinning financial growth model
• Develop a sustainable business plan that can deliver competitive, profitable volume growth using the FGM.
• Strategically influence senior stakeholders within the brand/pillar/ category.
• Commercially shape the medium to long term direction of their respective brands/ pillar/ category.
• Assesses the Financial needs of the organisation in order to design and deliver the most effective Finance solutions.
• Strategic Resource Allocation / Analytics:
• Oversee the CIP budget management (people costs, BIC) and facilitate trade-offs to meet the strategic priorities of the business.
• Drive for consistency of resource allocation Align stakeholder commitment to financial investments and ensure they are commensurate with future growth potential.
• Uses insight to suggest paths of action and short term Finance solutions

Gate Keeping & Portfolio Management:

• Develop business cases for planned innovations and model pricing and cost assumptions to maximise margin accretion.
• Assess, articulate & drive actions on risks and opportunities for medium & large projects.
• Business case development and benefit realisation for project investments across the brand / pillar / category.
• Performance Management and Reporting: Leverage standard performance reporting to enable 360 degree view of business and hold itself and others accountable for delivery of strategy and performance.
• Actively drive simplification of reports and reporting process to maximise harmonisation and efficiency.
• Coaches and advises business leaders in the optimisation of Finance processes and techniques to improve performance
• Improves business performance
• Control & Accounting: Responsible for managing budgets (Bought in Cost (BIC) and departmental costs) budgets.
• Key driver of robust resource and budget allocation and capital expenditure.
• Challenge inefficiencies and indicate drivers.
• Ensure integrity and control across accrual/ payment process.

Drive Gross Margin Improvement:

• Monitor monthly results, understanding the variance in GM levels, challenging business partners on the reasons of the GM levels.
• Quantify and drive in year margin enhancement/ savings opportunities.
• Prepare cross country analysis on costs to find opportunities to improve GM.
• Implement Strategic Pricing framework with top markets, escalate when Strategic & Operational pricing diverge.

Application Closing Date

4th June, 2015

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:

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Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) List of Successful Candidates for the Armed Forces Selection Board (AFSB) 67th Regular Course

Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has released List of Successful Candidates for the Armed Forces Selection Board (AFSB) 67th Regular Course Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) - The candidates whose names appear in this publication were successful at the Nigerian Defence Academy Entrance Examination held on Saturday 25th April 2015.

Armed Forces Selection Board (AFSB) for The 67th Regular Course 2015

They are to appear for interview before an Armed Forces Selection Board (AFSB) from Saturday 20th June - 31st July 2015 at the Nigerian Defence Academy (Old Site), Kaduna. Candidates will appear before the AFSB in 2 batches as follows:

Batch 1. (Candidates from the underlisted states are to report to NDA on Saturday 20th June, 2015)

• Akwa Ibom
• Anambra
• Bayelsa
• Borno
• Ebonyi
• Edo
• Enugu
• Gombe
• Jigawa
• Kano
• Kogi
• Lagos
• Niger
• Ondo
• Osun
• Plateau
• Taraba
• Yobe
• FCT

Batch 2. (Candidates from the underlisted states are to report to NDA on Sunday 5th July, 2015)

• Abia
• Adamawa
• Bauchi
• Benue
• Cross River
• Delta
• Ekiti
• Imo
• Kaduna
• Katsina
• Kebbi
• Kwara
• Nasarawa
• Ogun
• Oyo
• Rivers
• Sokoto
• Zamfara

Note

• Candidates who fail to report by Saturday 20th June 2015 and Sunday 5th July 2015 for Batches 1 and 2 respectively will not be allowed to attend the interview. Any Batch 2 candidate who is seen around the NDA premises before 5th July 2015 will be disqualified.
• Candidates will be accommodated and fed throughout their duration of stay for the AFSB.
• All candidates will firstly undergo a screening exercise which involves certificates/credentials screening, medical tests and physical fitness tests.
• Only candidates who pass the screening exercise will qualify to continue with the interview

Candidates MUST bring along the original and photocopies of the following documents:

• JAMB UTME Result Slip.
• Acknowledgement Form and NDA Examination Admission Card
• Academic certificates/statements of result, and testimonials for primary and secondary schools (junior and senior).
• Birth Certificate or Declaration of Age, preferably Birth Certificate.
• Letter of Attestation of State/Local Government Indigeneship duly signed by the Secretary to the State Government or Chairman of Local Government, as the case may be.
• Certification obtained from a military officer from the candidate's state of origin, who must be of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and above or equivalent in the Nigerian Navy and Nigerian Air Force, can be used in place of Local Government Indigeneship Certificate. In this case, the officer must indicate his formation/unit, appointment, contact address, phone numbers and e-mail address. The officer must also affix formation/unit stamp and sign.
• Letter of Consent from parent/guardian
• Candidates are to download both the Attestation and Consent Forms from the NDA applications portal and complete same.

Note: Candidates who fail to bring along the documents listed above will be disqualified. Any alterations on the documents will attract outright disqualification

Candidates are to also bring along the following items:

• Writing materials.
• Three blue shorts and 3 white (round-neck) T-shirts
• A pair of white canvas shoes and 3 pairs of white socks.
• Toiletries.
• Scratch cards for WAEC and/or NECO results for online confirmation of result.
• Four recent coloured passport photographs.
• The second copy of Postcard Photograph that was presented and endorsed at the Exam Centre during the Entrance Examination
• Sufficient money for transport to and from Kaduna.

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