FHI 360 Vacancy : Senior Program Officer - Lagos

FHI 360, is a nonprofit human development organization currently is recruiting for the position of a Qualified Senior Programm Officer in Lagos. We are dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender equality, youth, research and technology - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

 

We are recruiting to fill the following position:

Job Title: Senior Program Officer

 

Req ID: 4385

Location: Lagos State

Supervisor: State Program Manager

Basic Functions:

As a member of the State Management Team, working with the State Program Manager, the SSPO provides oversight, coordination, monitoring and reporting of all FHI Nigeria activities in the assigned state.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide management support to the state office and IAs focusing on work plans, sub agreement management, periodic fund requests, review of MFRs/SFRs, and reporting.
• Develop and oversee execution of systems for initiation, implementation, monitoring, amendment and close out of all SIDHAS IAs' sub agreements.
• Ensure that FHI delivers on all its promises to donors and other stakeholders (achieve set targets, deliver quality services).
• Monitor and enforce compliance with donor and FHI policies by the state office and IAs.
• Ensure appropriate monitoring of sub grants to achieve financial, administrative, and programmatic goals.
• Guide and support the state office and IAs in establishing sound management systems to ensure cohesive implementation of project activities.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of systems that effectively respond to USAID/Nigeria requirements regarding implementation procedures, reporting and evaluation.
• Coordinate capacity development efforts in support of state and IAs' staff and other partners.
• Ensure availability of technical resources and integrate their efforts into overall program management.
• Assist in identifying, analyzing and disseminating best practices in the project through the identification of project learning sites and technical support to the program.
• Liaise with multiple stakeholders and collaborators to share information, coordinate activities and avoid duplication in the implementation of the programs.
• Remain informed on the current programs in the HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria fields by review of current literature and is alert to any implication of such strategic information for project activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of health and development programming in a developing country.
• Basic accounting and financial management skills.
• Working knowledge of major donor policies (USAID, Global Fund) as well as international not-for- profit organizations.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infection.
• Proven ability to coordinate a multi-sectorial development project.
• Excellent community mobilization, advocacy and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize systems to monitor administrative and implementation results.
• Report to supervisor on variances and status on regular basis.
• Work independently with initiative to manage high volume work flow.
• Perform detail-oriented work with a high level of accuracy.
• Interact with diplomacy and tact and follow-up on requests in timely and efficient manner.
• Use a computer to accurately and rapidly enter and retrieve data and information.
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills with ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to plan and prioritize own work under tight deadlines, as well as to work on own initiative and as a member of a team.
• Ability to travel a minimum of 25%.

Qualifications and requirements:

• BS/BA in public health, business administration, health sciences, behavioral sciences or its recognized equivalent with 7 – 9 years of relevant experience with international development programs.
• Or MS/MA degree in public health, business administration, health sciences, behavioral sciences or its recognized equivalent with 5 – 7 years relevant experience with international development programs.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.

Application Closing Date

30th January, 2014

Method of Application

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SPDC Niger Delta Oversea Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme 2014

The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited announces the fifth annual SPDC Niger Delta Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme for applicants from Rivers, Delta and Bayelsa States.

 

The objective of the scheme is to provide an opportunity for qualifying students from these Niger Delta States to further their education in courses that are relevant to the oil and gas industry.

 

In the four years since the programme was launched 40 students have benefited from the opportunity to study at world-renowned institutions.

 

SPDC will award 10 scholarships for one year M.Sc studies in partnership with three universities in the UK: Imperial College London, University College, London and the University of Leeds for the academic year commencing September 2014.

 

2014 SPDC NIGER DELTA OVERSEA POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME

The following courses will be offered:

 

Imperial College, London

• M.Sc Petroleum Engineering
• M.Sc Petroleum Geoscience
• M.Sc Petroleum Geophysics

University College, London

• M.Sc Chemical/Process Engineering
• M.Sc Mechanical Engineering
• M.Sc Civil Engineering

University of Leeds

• M.Sc Exploration Geophysics
• M.Sc Electronic/Electrical Engineering

Eligibility Criteria:

To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must:

• Display intellectual ability and leadership potential
• Meet the University's English language requirements (usually at least 6.5 in IELTS or equivalent TOEFL score valid for Sept 2014, admission)
• Be between 21-28 years by 30/09/2014
• Be indigenes of Rivers, Delta or Bayelsa States (proof of this will be required)
• Currently reside in Nigeria
• Return and take up permanent residence in Nigeria after completion of the proposed programme of study
• Have obtained a university degree equivalent to a UK Second Class Upper (Honours Degree) at a minimum
• Not have studied previously in the UK or any other developed country
• Have a valid Nigerian passport valid till December, 2015
• Be neither current nor former employees (who have left employment less than 5 years before) of SPDC, the Royal Dutch Shell Group of Companies or Karamat Ltd
• Not be a spouse, child or ward of staff of Shell Companies in Nigeria or Karamat Ltd.

Application Closing Date

24th January, 2014.

 

Application Process

• Submit application for admission to the respective university for any of the qualifying courses
• Application forms for the scholarship will ONLY be available through the websites of the participating universities following an offer of admission
• Universities will process applications and select candidates to attend an interview with a Consultant before being considered for final selection.

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Note:

• The scholarship will cover tuition fees, one return flight ticket from Nigeria to the UK and a contribution towards living expenses only.

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SABmiller Plc Vacancy : Graduate Technical Trainee Recruitment

SABMiller, we are one of the world's leading brewers and currently for the position of Graduate Technical Trainee. We are with more than 200 beer brands and some 70,000 employees in over 75 countries. We also have growing businesses in soft drinks and we are one of the world's largest bottlers of Coca-Cola products.

 

Our brewing and beverage operations in Africa cover 15 countries. A further 21 are covered through a strategic alliance with the Castel group. In most of these countries we are the number one brewer by market share. We bottle soft drinks for The Coca-Cola Company in 20 of our African markets (in alliance with Castel in 14 of these markets).

 

SABmiller Plc has built an over 100million dollars beer brewery at Onitsha, it represents the highest foreign direct investment in Nigeria in recent times.

 

SABmiller Plc is currently recruiting to fill the following positions:

 

Job Title: Technical Trainee

Location: Osun - Ilesa

Number of Positions: 3 Required

 

Job Description

As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to gain theoretical and practical experience in all aspect of the brewing process, from brewing through to packaging and other engineering functions that prepares you for a fulfilling career growth in our business.

 

Requirements

• The ideal candidates must not be older than twenty-five (25) years as at 30th January, 2014
• Minimum of Second Class (Upper Division) university degree in any of the following areas: Microbiology, Biochemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Chemistry, Food Science & Technology, Industrial /Mechanical/ Electrical/Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Five (5) credit grades in WASC/GCE/SSCE/ including Math, English and 3 other science subjects obtained in one sitting.
• Evidence of National Youth Service Completion
• Maximum of 2 years post-qualification experience (i.e 0-2 yrs)
• Ability to work with basic computer applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point etc.)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Key Competences and Attributes

• Results driven & action oriented
• Attentive to detail
• Self-management skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Energetic
• Team Player
• Conforms to a high standard of honesty, integrity, fairness and respect for others

Application Closing Date

30th January, 2014

Method Of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:

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British Council Jobs : Deputy Programme Manager (Technical) - Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation Programme

The British Council, currently recruit for the position of a Deputy Programme Manager (Technical) - Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation Programme. We arin partnership with International Alert and Social Development Direct, is the Managing Agent for the £30m+ DFID-funded Nigeria Stability & Reconciliation Programme. This new, high profile and ambitious programme aims to support Nigerian stakeholders (state and non-state) to prevent and manage conflict non-violently, reducing the negative impacts of conflict and violence on the most vulnerable. The Programme is engaging across eight states in the North East, North West, 'Middle Belt' and the Niger Delta, to:

• Strengthen conflict prevention and management architecture
• Address underlying drivers of conflict
• Increase effective participation by women and girls in peace building
• Strengthen conflict-sensitive approaches to policy & programming in Nigeria

We are looking for a Deputy Programme Manager to ensure that this large, complex and multifaceted programme is delivered in an integrated way, to the highest technical standards and to the satisfaction of Nigerian stakeholders and DFID.

Job Title: Deputy Programme Manager (Technical) - Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation Programme

Location: Abuja

 

Purpose of job

To provide technical oversight of the DFID-funded Nigeria Stability & Reconciliation Programme (NSRP), ensuring successful delivery of the programme's outputs.

 

Context and Environment

The British Council is the Managing Agent for the £20m+ DFID-funded Nigeria Stability & Reconciliation Programme.  This  high profile programme aims to support Nigerian stakeholders (state and non-state) to prevent and manage conflict non-violently, reducing the negative impacts of conflict and violence on the most vulnerable.  The Programme will engage across 8 states in the North East, North West, 'Middle Belt' and the Niger Delta, to:

• Strengthen conflict prevention and management architecture
• Address underlying drivers of conflict
• Increase effective participation by women and girls in peacebuilding
• Strengthen conflict-sensitive approaches to policy & programming in Nigeria

Accountabilities, responsibilities and main duties

The Deputy Programme Manager (Technical) is accountable for: (1) delivery of the Programme's technical outputs and results to the satisfaction of DFID and the Nigerian public.

 

The Deputy Programme Manager (Technical) is responsible for: coordinating and line managing the output managers, M & E Manager and Media Manager; ensuring outputs of the programme are delivered timely and of the highest standard; and managing the coherence and integration of outputs and components to ensure that they contribute to the delivery of the outcomes and impact as envisaged in the programme's theory of change.  The Deputy Programme Manager (Technical) will also be responsible for overseeing the development and monitoring of stakeholder engagement strategies.

The main duties include:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight to Output, Media and M & E Managers.
• Lead the development and revision of output and component plans, ensuring that they continue to meet stakeholder and beneficiary requirements, are realistic and achievable, technically sound, and represent the best possible value for money.
• Contribute to development and revision of programme strategies.
• Oversee the preparation of programme quarterly reports, annual reports and evaluation reports.
• Provide technical support for implementation & monitoring of all programme activities.
• Contribute to overall capacity development (skills and knowledge) of the NSRP delivery team.
• Draw together output level reporting to present programme-wide results.
• Ensure Outputs continue to relate to each other conceptually and mutually support each other, and ensure cross-cutting elements (media, gender, research) do not become stand-alone components.
• Provide technical support and training to clients and stakeholders as may be required.
• Establish, maintain and actively manage effective relationships with key stakeholders.
• Deputise for the Programme Manager as required.

Other important features or requirements of the job

The position will require extensive travel to target NSRP regions, states & LGAs, including insecure regions, subject to the prevailing travel and security policy implemented by NSRP. Unsocial and over-hours are likely to be required to meet operational requirements of the post / project.

 

Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Sector Knowledge

• Demonstrable comprehensive understanding of one or more appropriate sectors – peace & conflict prevention, security & justice, and / or governance
• Practical familiarity with political economy analysis and conflict assessment approaches
• Knowledge and practical application of conflict sensitive programming approaches

Project Management:

• Proven record of working as Component Manager and Adviser in donor-funded peace & conflict prevention, security & justice or governance programmes
• Proven expertise in the management of donor M&E and reporting frameworks
• Evidence of management of sizable programme budget

Relationship building

• Ability to identify, build and manage relationships with state and non-state actors at the highest level for strategic gain.
• Ability to actively advocate and win support behind the scenes, using diplomacy and politically awareness

 

Communication skills

·    Excellent communication skills, including a very good knowledge (verbal and written) of English, with advanced presentation, persuasion and negotiation skills

 

Qualifications

• A degree in any discipline the social sciences and humanities
• Postgraduate degree in development, conflict, international relations or related discipline

Experience

• Substantial experience in peace & conflict prevention, security & justice or governance sectors of which at least significant experience in a senior management & leadership capacity
• Significant management experience specifically in the design and implementation of complex multi-component programmes in peace & conflict prevention, security & justice or governance sectors
• Experience of living and working in conflict affected or fragile state environment

Application Closing Date

29th January, 2014

 

Method of Application

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John Snow International Vacancy : IT Advisor

John Snow, Inc. (JSI) is a US based company is set to recruit for the position of an IT Advisor. We are an international Public Health consulting firm and manages two (2) projects/contracts through its integrated office in Abuja, Nigeria. Through the Partnership for Supply Chain Management consortium, JSI implements the Supply Chain Management System (SCMS) project for the US Government as part of the United States President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The purpose is to establish and operate a safe, secure, reliable and sustainable supply chain management system to procure pharmaceuticals and other products needed for the care and treatment of persons with H IV/AIDS and related infections. JSI implements the USAID DELIVER Project, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), a global technical assistance project aimed at increasing the availability of essential health supplies through procurement services and assistance designed to strengthen health commodity supply chains in developing countries.

 

JSI is seeking qualified candidates for the vacant position:

 

Job Title: IT Advisor

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Description:

Supervision and Reporting:

• The IT Advisor will work under the guidance of the IT Operations Manager, who is his/her supervisor

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Ensure and maintain a stable, secure, and robust network infrastructure.
• Performs network configuration and, resolves problems with infrastructure support software both at the server and user level, with the emphasis on XP, 7, 8 and 2008 Server platforms.
• Installs new software releases, system upgrades.
• Evaluates and installs patches.
• Provide both first and second level support, responding to problems, implementing planned changes, and managing projects.
• Ensure user satisfaction.
• Develop strategies for maintaining and advancing the IT Infrastructure.
• Ensure proper execution of such advancement projects.
• Supervise outside contractors.

Qualifications

Applicants for this position should be Nigerian nationals or residents who possess the following minimum qualifications:

• B.Sc. Degree in IT or related sciences.
• At least 3 years of network administration and IT related experience.
• Proficiency working with Windows 2008 and 2012 Server, Microsoft Office suite 2003, 2007, 2010 and 2013, WindowsXP,Windows7 and 8 required.
• Strong knowledge of wireless and wired LAN technologies protocols, programming and network security.
• Is able to take initiative and to work in teams.
• Excellent verbal and written English.

Remuneration

• JSI offers excellent benefits. Salary will be commensurate with experience and salary history.

Application Closing Date

21st January, 2014.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their cover letter and resume with salary expectation boldly written at the top of the resume to: info_tech@ng.jsi.com Please ensure that you write the position applied for in the subject line of your email, otherwise you will be disqualified.

 

Note: Multiple Applicants will also be disqualified.

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