MTN Nigeria Jobs : Technology & Infrastructure Specialist

MTN Nigeria recruits for the position of a Technology & Infrastructure Specialist. We are tThe leader in telecommunications in Nigeria, and a part of a diverse community in Africa and the Middle East, our brand is instantly recognisable. It is through our compelling brand that we are able to attract the right talents who we carefully nurture by continuously improving our employment offerings even beyond reward and recognition.   MTN Nigeria is recruiting to fill the below position:   Job Title: Technology & Infrastructure Specialist Reporting To: SM Enterprise Architecture and Planning   Location: Lagos   Job Description  Define standards and guidelines for governance on SOA/Middleware platform Evaluate Enterprise level systems architecture and direct the design and approach to deployment. Design scalable applications architecture based on trend analysis of current usage and the forecast and benchmark application capabilities based on projected growth. Develop technology blueprint covering Infrastructure and Applications in-line with MTN groupIT framework. Manage systems design and development process to ensure optimal support for product specifications  Direct necessary checks to ensure  development activities conform to the objectives set out at project initiation Manage relationship with internal and external customers and suppliers to ensure MTNN gets value for money on all technology decisions.  Manage the day to day working relationship between the Solution Delivery, Service Delivery and Infrastructure Services to plan and execute integration strategies necessary for the integration of information or functions between key application services and systems. Ensure compliance of the solutions with established architecture standards especially capacity and performance. Requirements first degree in Computer Science, Information Technology/Systems  or a related discipline  Possession of a post graduate degree in related field will be an advantage  TOGAF certified Minimum of eight(8) years work experience of which:  2 years in a supervisory/managerial capacity 5 -6years Enterprise Architecture experience (Business, Data, Applications, Technology) and integration of applications and technology in a complex environment 3 years experience in SOA/EAI /Portal implementation.  In-depth knowledge of EA frameworks, NGOSS & Telco 2.0  In-depth knowledge on Infrastructure technologies covering Servers and Storage solutions and the architecture driving their evolution. experience in Enterprise Architecture Governance and standards Application Closing Date 3rd December, 2012   Method of Application Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online         SEARCH FOR HIGH PAID JOBS HERE

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SwiftTalk Limited Recruits for Industrial Trainees, Experienced Field Engineers.

SwiftTalk Limited is recruiting for the positions of an Industrial Trainees, Experienced Field Engineers. We offers a suite of solutions  designed to provide Internet powered services to our valued clientele. Solutions such as Netsuite ERP/CRM, Fast and Affordable Internet Access with Toll Quality VOIP , Enterprise and Infrastructure Services, etc   SwiftTalk Limited is recruiting to fill the following vacant position:   1.) Industrial Trainees  Requirements OND in Computer Science/Elecrical Electronics Engineering and Engineering related discipline. 1 year IT only    2.) Experienced Field Engineers Requirements OND, HND/ BSC in Computer Engineering/ Elect/ Electronics. Engineering and Science related field with Second Class Upper Division/Upper Credit. Experience in VSAT & Radio installation with a good idea of routing hands on Operation in Cisco, Mikrotic! ubiquity radios and routers. Ability to work with little or no supervision. Work experience in ICT industry with fair idea of windows, Cisco, Mikrotik, Linux an added advantage. Physical strength and ability to climb mast I rig is an added advantag6 Candidates with OND must have completed their 1 year Industrial training in an Telecommunication company. Willingness to work anywhere in Nigeria Application Closing Date 4th November, 2012   Method of Application Interested and qualified candidates should send send most current Curriculum Vitae prepared as word document and saved with full names to: jobs@swifttalk.com    Note: Candidates who did not meet the above criteria need not apply. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. SEARCH FOR HIGH PAID JOBS HERE

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British Council Jobs : Nigeria - Exam Services Manager

British Council Nigeria is set to recruit for the position of an Exam Service Manager. BC Nigeria has been contracted by the UK's Department for International Development to manage the Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation Programme (NSRP). The British Council works in partnership with International Alert and with Social Development Direct. The implementation phase of this five year programme has recently commenced. The British Council in Nigeria is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the post of an Exam Services Manager. Job Title:  Nigeria - Exam Services Manager Location: Lagos Purpose of Job To support the achievement of Country Plan objectives through effective implementation, monitoring and evaluation of customer service. Offering support to Examination Services in Nigeria in delivering examinations and to maintain them at the highest professional standards as set out in the British Council's Exams quality Standard (EQS) and related examination bodies. Context and Environment Nigeria Exams is the largest British Council exams business in the Sub Saharan Africa region. It administers exams in four subject areas: Schools, Professional/Vocational, Educational on behalf of UK institutions and IELTS. In 2011-12 we delivered roughly 65,000 exams to 25,000 candidates. The team comprises 20 people and are based mainly in Lagos with four in Abuja and three in Port Harcourt. The SSA region delivers exams in over 20 countries from its offices in 16 of these countries. In 2010, we delivered a quarter of a million exams to over 100k candidates. Growth in the region is robust, but our challenges are many. Nevertheless, Exams teams are making solid gains in our 4 strategic priority areas, namely: improving business performance, improving quality, improving financial compliance and increasing impact. The post holder will be part of a team of 4 who administer the growing exams business ensuring quality and compliance as well as control of income and expenditure to deliver on target. Support will be required for the delivery of tests in Abuja and outreach centres in Nigeria. Application Closing Date Thursday 22 November 2012. How to apply Read through the role profile document. Download and complete the application form. To help you understand and complete the application form, read through the 'How to complete the application'. Listed within the role profile document, you will find a number of listed 'behaviours' and 'skills and knowledge'. Evidence against those criteria's will need to be provided in your role application form. To help you understand those criteria's, we have provided a 'behaviours' and 'generic skills' dictionary at the top of this page. Completed application forms should be submitted via email to: Hposts@ng.britishcouncil.org Only applications received on the British Council application form will be considered and only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The British Council is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity and Diversity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria. SEARCH FOR HIGH PAID JOBS HERE

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World Bank Vacancy : Governance Specialist

World Bank is recruiting for the position of a Governance Specialist. We are the leading multilateral institution in global economics development, is seeking applications for the position of an Accounting Assistant. This is a local position based in the Bank's office in Abuja, Nigeria World Bank  is currently recruiting to fill the below position of: Job Title: Governance Specialist Job Code: 122690 Location: Abuja Job Description The Global Partnership Facility (GPF), through a contribution by DFID in Nigeria, has made possible the establishment of a trust fund to support Improving Economic Governance in Nigeria. The trust fund provides support in six areas: Accountability and transparency of the financial reporting in the oil and gas sectors; Improved governance of service delivery – mainly in primary education; Improved PFM transparency, accountability, effectiveness and sustainability primarily at state level; Increased engagement of citizens in the development process in the Niger Delta states of Edo, Rivers, Bayelsa and Delta; Increased citizen voice and inclusion to strengthen voice and inclusion and social accountability; and Provision of just-in-time governance advice, knowledge, dissemination, mainstreaming, and program management on the governance agenda in Bank operations. Each of the six areas are managed by World Bank Task Team Leaders. The trust fund activities are in the main tied to ongoing and planned World Bank operations and associated government counterparts. The trust fund is set up to be implemented in two phases. The first phase running from October 2011 to February 2014 will serve to test areas of engagement, solidify counterpart engagement and achieve preliminary results. As second phase, envisioned the period from February 2014 to December 2017 will constitute the implementation phase. Through all components, the trust fund will support the implementation of a "Strengthened Governance Approach" in the World Bank in Nigeria. The concept note for the approach is attached to these terms of references. The World Bank is looking to recruit a one year term staff specialized in broad governance issues with a focus on political economy, open government and demand side issues, to facilitate the joint implementation of the approach  and trust fund. Duties and Accountabilities The selected candidate will report to the AFTP3 Sector Manager in Washington and will work closely with the task team leaders and decentralized Cluster Leader (CL) based in Abuja.  S/he will be expected to carry out the following duties: Support the day to day implementation of the Programmatic Approach to Governance in Nigeria. Function as a Secretariat to GPF trust fund Management Committee Support the day to day implementation of the GPF Trust Fund for Strengthening Economic Governance in Nigeria In doing the above, S/he will: Support World Bank task teams in using political economy and governance analytical tools throughout the operational and analytical project cycles with a view to improving their development effectiveness, Function as a Secretariat to the multi sectoral Governance Filter team, supporting task teams ahead of concept note and decision meeting reviews, brief the CD and providing follow up, as needed to sector teams, Improve the linkage of supply and demand side interventions throughout the Bank portfolio, Work with sector colleagues and, in particular, EXT colleagues to find new ways to engage external stakeholders disseminate Bank products with a view to improving the environment for information and transparency. Requirements Knowledge and Experience in Development Arena - Understands policy making process; distills operationally relevant recommendations/lessons for clients.   Policy Dialogue Skills - Identifies and assesses policy issues and plays an active role in the dialogue with the government and/or other stakeholders.   Integrative Skills - Working to develop an integrated view across all facets of current sector.   General Governance and Public Sector Knowledge and Experience - Has demonstrated analytic and operational skills in the area of public sector, and has practical experience working on production of projects and/or studies on areas key to public sector.   Written and Verbal Communication - Delivers information effectively in support of team or workgroup   Client Orientation - Takes personal responsibility and accountability for timely response to client queries, requests or needs, working to remove obstacles that may impede execution or overall success.   Drive for Results - Takes personal ownership and accountability to meet deadlines and achieve agreed-upon results, and has the personal organization to do so.   Teamwork (Collaboration) and Inclusion - Collaborates with other team members and contributes productively to the team's work and output, demonstrating respect for different points of view.   Knowledge, Learning and Communication - Actively seeks knowledge needed to complete assignments and shares knowledge with others, communicating and presenting information in a clear and organized manner.   Business Judgment and Analytical Decision Making - Analyzes facts and data to support sound, logical decisions regarding own and others' work Master's degree with at least five years of experience in public administration, economics, social science, political science, or other related field; Excellent analytical skills and direct experience in undertaking political economy and governance analysis; Excellent people skills and a proven track record of working with and for non state actors. Extensive experience in demand-side governance activities, including work with civil society and local communities and familiarity with instruments such as access to information, grievance redress, media development, citizens' score-cards, participatory budgeting etc. Working knowledge of World Bank instruments for improving development effectiveness through governance and public sector management entry points. Strong client skills, including a demonstrated capacity to work with government counterparts around transparency and accountability interventions, in poor governance contexts. Demonstrated track-record of being a self starter, delivering tasks in time and quality ; Ability to work under tight deadlines and ability to juggle multiple tasks; Strong organizational, research, and oral presentation skills; Demonstrated skills and experience in project management; Proven ability to work in a team and intercultural environment, with minimal supervision; including strong client engagement Application Closing Date 2nd December, 2012 Method of Application Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online Note: If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 1 year term appointment. SEARCH FOR HIGH PAID JOBS HERE

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GE Energy : Resident Mechanical Engineer

GE Energy, we're powering potential and we recruit for the position of a Resident Mechanical Engineer. Whether it's our work with gas turbines, smart meters or wind energy, GE's combination of science and technology is dedicated to turning imaginative ideas into the products and services that solve some of the world's toughest challenges. Join us and you'll find yourself in a dynamic, goal-oriented environment, working with the newest and most innovative technologies in the energy industry. Working with us means being a part of our ecomagination initiative and doing more than you ever thought possible to positively affect the future. If you're a passionate, engaging team player looking to advance your career at a multinational company with an entrepreneurial feel, then join GE in creating the next generation of products and services that will impact the world for generations to come. We are currently recruiting for the Position of: Job Title: Resident Mechanical Engineer Job Number: 1653917 Business Segment: Power & Water Location: Bonny Island, Nigeria  Role Summary/Purpose:     Provide planned and unplanned maintenance services to GE Gas Turbines and Process Compressors at Bonny Island CSA site. Provide operational support to customer for trouble shooting, alarm and trip diagnosis through Energy Services Product Services Engineering. Outage planning with customer and CSA site team. Deliver all aspects of Contractual fulfillment in a timely and quality manner. Work for sustained growth opportunities through demonstration as a customer fulfillment agent Essential Responsibilities:     The Mechanical Engineer will support the Service Director in the execution of the Agreement. The Mechanical Engineer will take primary responsibility for the management of all mechanical covered equipment. His responsibilities include but are not limited to: Coordinate the Field Services, Oil & Gas Services, Repair Services and parts center activities to meet Contractor's obligations under the Agreement. Conduct maintenance planning, pre-Outage, Outage and post-Outage planning activities. Assist the customer with regular reviews of maintenance activities. Forward and discuss Technical Information Letters (TIL's) to the customer; plan the agreed upon implementation of any recommendations. Respond to the customer's technical inquiries utilizing GE Contractual Services (GECS) and Oil & Gas technical support services. Provide information regarding the latest advancement in Conversion, Modification and Upgrades (CM&U) opportunities to the customer and assist with implementations of any recommendations. Work with the customer's site teams to develop maintenance schedules, which optimize Covered Unit reliability and availability. Maintain a maintenance history for the Covered Units. Take the lead in diagnosis and resolving maintenance or operational problems on the Covered Units with support of customer's operation & maintenance staff. Perform the on-Site inspection of all Parts (new, used or refurbished) for completeness, correct execution against drawings, damage, etc. Provide on the job training of customer's operation & maintenance staff. Qualifications/Requirements:     Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent. Minimum 5 - 8 years GE (or equivalent) Technical Experience as Field Service Engineer or Technical Advisor. Strong knowledge and hands on experience of GE 6B and 7EA Gas Turbine, Generators and Process Application Axial/Centrifugal Compressors. Ability to interpret P&ID and other equipment drawings Good communicator… able to work effectively internally and externally Ability to learn and train/teach internal and external customers Confidence / assertiveness with strong influencing skills to generate extra work growth opportunities. Adaptable/flexible: open to change in response to new information, different or unexpected circumstances, and/or ambiguous situations. Additional Eligibility Qualifications:     Desired Characteristics:     Continuous improvement mind set, Lean outage excellence. Sixsigma Greenbelt certified Application Closing Date 7th December, 2012 How To Apply Qualified and Interested Candidates should Click Here To Apply Online         SEARCH FOR HIGH PAID JOBS HERE

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