The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Vacancy :

ILRI vacancy: Program Management Officer (closing 31 March, 2013) Posted: 15 Mar 2013 05:57 AM PDT Vacancy Number: A/013/2013 Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Duration: 2 years with the possibility of renewal General: The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works at the crossroads of livestock and poverty, bringing high-quality livestock science, communications and capacity building to bear on poverty reduction and sustainable development. ILRI is one of 15 centres supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). ILRI has campuses in Kenya (headquarters) and Ethiopia, with other offices located in other regions of Africa (Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria) as well as in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka), Southeast Asia (Laos, Thailand, Vietnam) and East Asia (China). The position: ILRI has vacancy for a Program Management Officer for its new research programs. Under the supervision of the research program leader and supervising administrative staff, the Program Management Officer is responsible for overall administrative, financial, human resource and grants/program management within the Program. Specific responsibilities: Program Reporting Administration and Human Resource Oversees all the Program Administrative functions and directly supervises program support staff including performance management, work planning and reviewing of job descriptions As part of the Program, supports the Program leader and team leaders in the preparation of Program reports including annual Program performance indicators reports Participates in Program management meetings, serving as Secretary and ensuring follow up on action points. Provides leadership and management of all aspects of the program administrative unit ensuring the office systems run efficiently and in a coordinated manner Reviews Program administrative functions, structures and procedure and makes recommendations for changes, and overseas their implementation Acts as the main link between Program and Human Resource units and also provides support the Program Leader with staff planning issues Supports the Program Leader, Team Leaders and scientists with staff recruitment and engagement of consultants. Maintains updated staff/supervisor list and organization chart Proposal Development/Resource Mobilization Support project leaders in proposal development including participating in proposal development meetings, reviewing of technical proposals to ensure compliance with donor proposal development guidelines, overall responsibility of reviewing proposal budgets to ensure compliance with ILRI and donor financial guidelines and collating all supporting documents required. Participate in proposal development meetings internally and with donors during proposal development. Working closely with Program Leader, maintain a database of all proposals being developed and/or submitted to donors including preparing Management committee and Board of Trustees resource mobilization reports. Grant / Partnership Management On approval of proposals and before submission to finance and legal offices, review all Program related restricted projects grant agreements to ensure that the donor agreement provisions and/or clauses do not conflict with any ILRI legal and financial policies and that reporting requirements for interim and final financial and technical reports are achievable. Drafting of all project partner sub grant agreements ensuring compliance with specific donor regulations. This includes but not limited to working with different project partners in development of sub grantee budgets, project financial and technical reporting requirement etc. Provides guidance and/or trainings to project partners/sub grantees and ILRI project team on donor and ILRI administrative, legal and financial requirements. Review and confirmation of all consultancy contract requests and staff recruitment position requests prior to approval by Team Leaders and Program Leader and submission to Human Resources office to ensure compliance to ILRI and donor requirements. Review and confirmation of project partners/sub grantees and consultants payment requests before approval by project leaders and submission of payment to finance for processing. Provide support to different project leaders in the implementation of different Program donor funded projects including following up with sub-grantees and project consultants to ensure achievement of contract deliverables. Review of all donor financial reports once prepared by the budget and grants department to ensure that all costs are included and that all donor requirements are adhered to. Works with different ILRI departments including Legal, budgets and grants, resource mobilization to ensure that all Program projects are implemented in line with ILRI and donors legal and financial requirements. Budget development and management Preparing of Program annual budgets and subsequent periodic budget revisions in consultation with team leaders, project managers and Program Leader. Working with the Program's team leaders and in consultation with different project managers in the updating of monthly staff time in line with budget provisions and work plans before submitting to finance for processing of monthly payroll. Review of activity project budgets including workshop, training and/or field activity budgets, prior to approval by project leaders and implementation of the project activities. This is to ensure that the all projects are implemented within the approved budgets and also in line with donor and ILRI financial requirements. Follows up with related project staff and ILRI corporative services team to ensure that all projects are properly closed on completion. Minimum Requirements Master Degree in Business Administration, Programme Management or related field At least 5 years relevant experience in programme management working in international research/development or similar organizations Knowledge of administrative/financial management of donor funded projects/programs. Experienced in developing and managing work plans, results-based budgets and monitoring and reporting progress and reviewing proposals. Proven skills in monitoring and evaluating systems to measure impact and effectiveness of programs. Experience in coordinating programmes with numerous partners Team player with good communication and coordination skills. Professional training / certification in project management an advantage Grade: 3A level 3. Minimum Base Salary: Birr 19,338 Terms of appointment: This is Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at ILRI's Addis Ababa campus. Initial appointment is fixed term for two years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funding. The ILRI remuneration package for nationally recruited staff in Ethiopia includes very competitive salary and benefits such as life and medical insurance, offshore pension plan, etc. The ILRI campus is set in a secure, attractive campus on the outskirts of Addis Ababa. Dining and sports facilities are located on site. Applications Applicants should send a cover letter and CV combined together explaining their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job, relevant documents and testimonials and the names and addresses (telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate's professional qualifications and work experience to : The Human Resources Office, ILRI, P.O.Box 5689, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Telephone: (251-11)-617-20-00; Fax (251-11) 646 46-45 or 617 20-01. The position title and reference number of the position for which the application is made A/013/2013 should be clearly marked on the envelopes if mailed or fax applications. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Closing date: 31st March 2013. To find out more about ILRI, visit our websites at http://www.ilri.org To find out more about working at ILRI visit our website at http://www.ilri.org/ilricrowd/ ILRI is an equal opportunity employer SEARCH FOR HIGH PAID JOBS HERE

Sabmiller SA Vacancy : Africa Packaging Projects Analyst

SAB Miller South Africa recruit for the position of an African Packaging Project Analyst. The Africa Packaging Projects Analyst works in cooperation with the Global and Regional Projects Team to support the PMO function across packaging initiatives globally, share packaging project ways of working and best practices, support packaging project analytics and assist with the co-ordination of Packaging Strategic calendar.   Africa Packaging Projects Analyst Title: Africa Packaging Projects Analyst Location: South Africa Company: SABMiller Procurement GmbH International Location: Reports To (Title): Regional Category Manager Employment Type: Permanent / Full Time Remuneration: Target Bonus Incentive: Additional Benefits: Description 1.Company Overview Trinity Procurement GmbH ("Trinity") was formed to manage the global procurement activities of SABMiller plc, one of the world's largest brewers with brewing interests and sales and distribution agreements spanning six continents. Located in Steinhausen in the Canton of Zug, Switzerland, Trinity creates value for its customers and investors through excellence in procurement across an extensive range of commodities and components, including brewing materials, packaging materials, capital equipment, marketing materials and other assets and business consumables and services. Whilst the operation is centred in Zug and Trinity will provide the strategic leadership of the business, the organisation also comprises three regional teams dispersed across the international customer and supplier network. Forming part of the overall international matrix structure, these teams are located in Johannesburg (South Africa), Miami (USA) and Baar (Switzerland). When fully established, the business is expected to employ in excess of 120 staff, representing a highly complex, multi-cultural workforce comprised, in many instances, of international leaders in their procurement field. Trinity will be characterised by its intellectual and analytical rigour, strategic focus backed up by executional excellence and relentless drive for value creation for its customers. The creation of the required structures to support this global procurement organisation and to develop the optimal sourcing strategies is now well underway. A critical component of this focuses on securing, retaining and developing the required talent referred to above and developing and embedding an appropriate employment infrastructure and culture to underpin the fulfilment of the company's highly demanding goals. 2. Key Purpose Statement 3. Key Responsibilities The Africa Packaging Projects Analyst is supporting the Regional Packaging Project Manager on monitoring and reporting on the Packaging Projects in Africa, on analytic support for these projects and on manage the team's best practice intelligence. Stakeholder alignment Support the Regional Project Manager & Global Project Manager in the identification of key stakeholders in the initiation & execution of the projects Engage with packaging project members and stakeholders as defined in alignment with the Regional and/or Global Projects Manager throughout the project lifecycle process Ensure that the input from the wider project team and stakeholders is considered and embedded in the process Support preparation of packaging project communications: reports & presentations as needed Africa Packaging Project support Africa Packaging Project PMO Globally: Support regional project managers in compiling reports monitoring progress of projects against deliverables using appropriate tools ( e.g. Update regional project status jointly with RPMs on mthly basis) Present regular reports defining project progress, problems & solutions , and share with appropriate stakeholders: GPD, GPM, GPAs & RPMs Inform & engage with Global Manager & Director on status of projects, raise issues as soon as surfaced Support the Regional Packaging Projects Manager in analysis as needed (e.g. value chain; portfolio streamlining transparency and financial analyses etc) Support data collection and analysis to identify and deliver projects that target technical (e.g. specifications engineering and standardisation) and process (e.g. supply chain optimisation) value levers Compile streamlining transparency as input to portfolio optimization projects, liaising with countries or regions as appropriate for input Support Africa Portfolio Optimization streamlining idea and premiumization creativity sessions internally and with suppliers – preparing presentations and workshop materials as well as sharing best practice material from previous workshops Provide support to regions and countries on a case-by-case basis local/regional skill gaps (bring specific project knowledge learnt from a previous project work in another Africa country) Manage packaging project knowledge in Africa Secure knowledge transfer and exchange by storing and maintaining packaging projects best practices as developed by Regional Packaging Projects Managers, project deliverables and templates in the knowledge repositories Pro-actively engage with Africa Regional Category Managers & Regional Project Manager discussing lessons learned to update knowledge base with case examples, and transfer knowledge from one region to another region and share with internal stakeholders Maintain, update and promote the Africa Packaging features database, engaging with packaging team and internal contacts in regions, and share with stakeholders as appropriate Packaging Project Management Perform Regional Packaging Project support activities for projects with limited complexity Provide support to regions and countries on a case-by-case basis to offset local/regional skill gaps (bring specific project knowledge learnt from a previous project in another region) Support regional Portfolio Optimization streamlining idea and premiumization creativity sessions internally and with suppliers – preparing presentations and workshop materials as well as sharing best practice material from previous workshops Support Africa Packaging Strategic Planning Co-ordinate & share the Africa Packaging calendar & key milestones including: Business Planning timelines, Finance calendar (Price Guidance, Budget & PFs), Trinity Value Realization meetings Africa Project status meetings Track status against milestones with support from Regional Packaging Project Manager to ensure Packaging delivers 4. Competence and Qualification Requirements 4.1 Knowledge and Experience Required Academic background: appropriate University/bachelor degree qualification is essential, with procurement and/or finance background. A recognised qualification in procurement would be considered an asset Experience: Knowledge of packaging spend and specifications is preferred, with professional experience (preferred min, 1-2 years) in the same functional domain or other related positions, preferably working in an international environment. Language skills: Proficiency in English essential. APPLY NOW         SEARCH FOR HIGH PAID JOBS HERE

Aero Contractors Airline Vacancy : Cabin Crew

Aero Contractors Airline is a well respected aviation service provider in the rotary wing and we recruit for the position of  Cabin Crew (helicopter) in our offshore oil and gas sector plus the fixed wing scheduled and charter passenger sector .  Aero is uniquely placed in the Nigerian market to offer both rotary and fixed wing services to the highest international standards of safety..  Aero is uniquely placed in the Nigerian market to offer both rotary and fixed wing services to the highest international standards of safety. Currently the fastest growing Nigerian carrier passenger,Aero is focused on bringing customers world class aviation services with affordable fares,quality on-board services,good customer relations with effective online services and operational competence.Aero pride itself in its punctuality and safety record.Aero has established itself as the leading regional and innovative carrier in West Africa. Are you looking for career advancement in a world class organisation? Aero Contractors has a number of vacant positions for the right talent. Our Cabin Crew operate to the highest standards. Do you have what it takes to be part of a winning team? Job Title: Cabin Crew  Reports To: Lead Crew  Function: Flight Operations Sub Function: Customer Service Location: Lagos Purpose Statement:  To ensure passenger safety and comfort on board the aircraft and to provide same with the highest degree of service and customer care in line with the company's brand, service and people values. Key Accountabilities: Deliver excellent Customer Service in line with the Company approved Service flow. Knowledge of Service Etiquette encompassed within cabin service manual. Maintain outstanding personal behaviour at base and down route: "Ambassador of the aeroBrand and Values"  Attend and successfully complete pre-flight briefings chaired by Onboard Manager. Ensure flight safety regulations are carried out throughout the flight in accordance with SEP manual, NCAA and Jar-Ops procedures. Throughout employment, remain fully conversant with SEP procedures and successfully complete annual recurrent training. Knowledge, Skills and Experience: This position requires a graduate with HND or good University degree, NCAA approved Cabin Crew Licence. Must have at least one year customer service experience, and completed NYSC. The preferred candidate should be between the ages of 19 – 30 years, Minimum height of 5' 5" – max 6' ft, with a good command of the English language while a good understanding of the French language is an asset. Our preference will be a candidate that is articulate and confident, able to do basic Maths (currency conversion etc), Computer literate with good communications and effective time management skills. Should possess qualities of diplomacy, flexibility and innovation.  The following skills are essential: Analytical ability Excellent Customer Service Skills Creative thinking and problem solving A confident swimmer Application Closing Date 29th March, 2013 Method of Application Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should apply with a covering letter explaining why they believe they should be a part of a winning team. Please attach a recent full length colour photograph of yourself, an updated curriculum vitae with copies of relevant certificates and submit at any of the following location(s):   Aero Contractors Head office at:  Old Airport wing Lagos. All applications should be submitted on or before 29th March, 2013 within working hours (8.00am - 5.00pm daily). Electronic copies of all documents required can be sent via email with the subject "Cabin Crew - ACN/FO/CC/0313" to: careers@acn.aero Please note that only short listed applicants will be contacted. SEARCH FOR HIGH PAID JOBS HERE

Aero Contractors Airline Vacancy : Customer Service Agent

Aero Contractors Airline is a well respected aviation service provider in the rotary wing (helicopter) offshore oil and gas sector plus the fixed wing scheduled and charter passenger sector .  Aero is uniquely placed in the Nigerian market to offer both rotary and fixed wing services to the highest international standards of safety.  Currently the fastest growing Nigerian carrier passenger,Aero is focused on bringing customers world class aviation services with affordable fares,quality on-board services,good customer relations with effective online services and operational competence.Aero pride itself in its punctuality and safety record.Aero has established itself as the leading regional and innovative carrier in West Africa. Are you looking for career advancement in a world class organisation? Aero Contractors has a number of vacant positions for the right talent. Want to be part of a world-class organization? Here's your opportunity to take your career to new heights.  Job Title: Customer Service Agent Reports To: Station Manager  Function: Ground Operations  Sub Function: Sales/ Customer Service  Location: All Aero locations Ref Code: ACN/GO/CSA/0313 Purpose Statement:  To serve our customers in a caring and professional manner. Assist in ensuring a smooth processing of passengers and baggage, working at the frontlines at check-in, arrival and boarding gates and at the aircraft. Ensures the on time departure of aircraft, provide special assistance to customers, handle enquiries and resolve customer's issues satisfactorily.    Key Accountabilities: Ensure all communication into and out of the Office to passengers is disseminated in a timely, efficient and controlled manner. Process passengers and assign seats according to customer needs(Large parties, disabled, families etc). Perform random control of passenger's tickets. Provide expert assistance to our customers and ground handling Agents. Queue control to expedite customer flow;assist customers with general gate and airport information. Handle special cases and coordinate special assistance services. In depth knowledge of Aero's product and services:- Lounges and Clubhouses, New Routes, New on board seats, Specials and Promotions, etc. Boarding coordination and reconciliation. Handle basic service recovery/customer relations. Knowledge, Skills and Experience: This position requires a graduate with a first degree/HND or any related qualification relevant to aviation. A good knowledge of the aviation industry will be an added advantage. Others include a positive approach to issues, open disposition ability to work under pressure and readiness to work on a shift basis with irregular hours. The preferred candidate must be a team player with good inter-personal skills. Previous customer service experience and multilingual proficiency will be an advantage. The ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) with all levels of people is also desirable.  The following skills are essential: Analytical ability Excellent Customer Service Skills Creative thinking and problem solving Must be computer literate Application Closing Date 29th March, 2013   Method of Application Interested applicants whose experience and competencies match the job profile should send their CV as an email attachment with the subject "Customer Service Agent - ACN/GO/CSA/0313" to: careers@acn.aero Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Click here for more information              SEARCH FOR HIGH PAID JOBS HERE

FBN Capital Limited Vacancy : Graduate Programme

FBN Capital,  know that the quality of service delivered to our clients and stakeholders is determined by the quality of our people, we recruit for Various Graduate Roles, and we understand that true winners are raised on strong foundations. At FBN Capital Limited, we seek to engage top-performing individuals from diverse academic backgrounds into our Graduate Programme, and groom them within an enabling culture. Opportunities await talented individuals who demonstrate a high level of determination and a winning attitude. The Program enables candidates learn about the firm, its services and work environment over a 4 month period, with the close guidance of a mentor, towards ultimately discovering value for themselves and the Group. CLICK HERE  to submit your application   SEARCH FOR HIGH PAID JOBS HERE CLICK HERE

Etisalat Nigeria Vacancy - Abuja : Senior Engineer, Planning

The Etisalat Senior Engineer, Planning will help Analyze, design, implement, optimize and enhance wireless telecommunications networks. Conduct link budget analysis and system dimensioning for coverage and capacity, including traffic analysis, initial system design and dimensioning, coverage planning, site identification, evaluation, frequency planning, interference analysis and optimizationJob Title Senior Engineer.Planning, Location Abuja,NG Principal Functions - Take charge of radio planning and optimization of assigned BSC areas in accordance with Etisalat Nigeria guidelines - Ensure quality of network in assigned area and coordinate with all stakeholders from Implementation and O&M to achieve same - Proactive radio capacity planning and resource management - Attaining agreed cell level, BSC/RNC level, and Network level KPIs (2G and 3G) lower than defined thresholds - Lead special projects e.g. technical trials/feature testing - Ensure accuracy in reporting and presentation of all technical plans - Assist with Deployment of leading edge technology & solutions as defined and approved by Etisalat Nigeria - Work with Manager-RF Planning & Optimization to understand the RF design, cluster definition, customer expectation, and network configuration - Study RF design coverage maps and identify problem areas in terms of coverage, interference, or pilot pollution - Perform sanity checks on antenna configuration - Ensure that the Methods and Procedures handbook on optimization is followed correctly and optimization procedures implemented are consistent with Etisalat Nigeria recommendations - Keep up-to-date documentation of optimization-related actions; also maintain archives of all collected data - Request drive tests, analyze data, and recommend network changes as applicable Educational Requirements - First degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Electronic/ Telecommunications Engineering or any other relevant discipline Experience,Skills & Competencies - Four (4) years directly relevant post-NYSC work experience (GSM/ UMTS) including demonstration of: Strong technical, analytical and documentation skills - Advanced knowledge of GSM/ GPRS/ EDGE & UMTS radio planning and optimization tools - Good understanding of planning and configuration principles - Exceptional presentation skills - Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office tools - Good Time management skills - Strong communications skills APPLY NOW                SEARCH FOR HIGH PAID JOBS HERE

West African Examinations Council (WAEC) – Nationwide Vacancy : Entry Level Recruitment

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) invites applications from, suitably qualified Nigerians to fill the under-mentioned vacancies. Preference will be given to applicants from the following States: Adamawa, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Benue, Borno, Ebonyi, Gombe, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Nasarawa, Niger, Sokoto, Taraha, Yobe and Zamfara. 1.) Assistant Examinations Officer III (General Duties) Requirements Possession of OND or its equivalent from any recognised Institution. Computer literacy will be an added advantage. 2.) Assistant Examinations Officer III (Accounts) Requirements Possession of OND or its equivalent in Accountancy from any recognised Institution or Accounting Technicians Scheme (ATS) Certificate of ICAN or ACCA. Applicants must be computer literate. 3.) Assistant Examinations Officer III (Computer Services) Requirements Possession of OND in Computer studies from any recognised Institution or Certificate in Computer Foundation Examination (CFE). General Requirements All Applicants must possess five (5) credits in SSCE/WASSCE including English Language and Mathematics at a sitting, or six (6) credits at not more than two (2) sittings including English Language and Mathematics. Age: Applicants must not be above 30 years. Salary: Remuneration paid by the Council is competitive. Application Closing Date 26th April, 2013 Method of Application Interested and qualified applicants should: Click here to apply online          SEARCH FOR HIGH PAID JOBS HERE  Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be invited for aptitude test and interview.