BRITISH COUNCIL, PROGRAMME MANAGER LATEST VACANCY, SATURDAY 26, NOVEMBER 2011

NIGERIA – PROGRAMME MANAGER (NIGERIA STABILITY AND RECONCILIATION PROGRAMME)

The British Council in Nigeria is looking for a qualified individual to fill the post of a ‘Programme Manager’ for the Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation Programme.

For more info regarding the job, please download and read through the ‘role profile’ document below.

 JOB DESCRIPTION
 The Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation Programme (NSRP) is a new program aimed at supporting Nigerian stakeholders in preventing and managing conflict non-violently and reducing the negative impacts of conflict and violence on the most vulnerable.  It will work in three regions of Nigeria: the North East; Middle Belt; and the Delta, across three results areas:
 Increasing civic engagement and particularly the contribution and effectiveness of women involved in peace building
 Addressing some of the issues that lead to conflict and making institutions more resilient to conflict;
 Improving conflict early warning and response capacity; and better coordination between state and non-state actors;

RESPONSIBILITIES
 The Programme Manager will have overall responsibility for managing the team and ensuring the successful delivery of the programme’s outputs and milestones.
 Core responsibilities will include:
 Managing the successful delivery of all technical outputs and contracted milestones
 Oversight of the Programme budget
 Preparation and management of detailed work plans and all required reports
 Managing the programme’s impact and results strategy, including the logical framework
 Management of Programme risk and security management. www.nigerianbestforum.com
 Developing and maintaining networks of stakeholders in each of the Programme localities for maximum impact
 Developing and maintaining close professional relationships with senior government, non-state actors, and donors working in the sector

QUALIFICATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
 Proven experience as a Programme Manager / Team Leader in large donor-funded programmes in a conflict or fragile state context. You will need to be able to demonstrate previous experience of managing risk and security policy in a conflict affected environment
 10 years senior management experience in conflict prevention, stabilization, security & justice or governance sectors, including experience of donor M&E and reporting frameworks
 5 years experience acting in an advisory capacity to senior public officials and / or non-state actors in relevant sectors
 Experience of working in Nigeria is highly desirable, preferably with experience of working in one or more of the three Programme localities
 Excellent communication skills, including a very good knowledge (verbal and written) of English with advanced presentation, persuasion and negotiation skills
 Experience of grant-making will be an asset

The position will be based initially in Abuja, but candidates should be prepared to relocate to other locations in Nigeria if necessary. The position will require extensive travel to the States & Regions of NSRP operations, including insecure regions, subject to the prevailing travel and security policy implemented by NSRP.

 METHOD OF APPLICATION
 Read through the role profile document http://www.britishcouncil.org/africa-ng-programme-manager-role-profile-nsrp.doc Download and complete the application form http://www.britishcouncil.org/africa-external-application-form.doc To help you understand and complete the application form, read through the ‘How to complete the application’ document at the top of this page. 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.

Applicants who meet the essential requirements of the post should email their detailed CV (not more than 5 pages) and suitably filled application form to: SSA_HR@britishcouncil.or.ke by 16 December 2011.

Please read all the documents carefully before you fill in the job application form. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contact

MANAGEMENT SCIENCES FOR HEALTH CAREER OPPORTUNITY, SATURDAY 26, NOVEMBER 2011

TECHNICAL ADVISOR, PLAN-HEALTH

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES
 The Technical Advisor will provide focused, high-quality institutional capacity building assistance for clients of the PLAN Health program in addition to leading project technical staff to strengthen organizations’ systems towards greater sustainability and achievement of their missions.  It is expected that technical assistance will focus both on building stronger organizations and on developing individuals to lead them to achieving results.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

RESPONSIBILITIES:
 The Technical Advisor will accomplish these through

* consultations with managers of client organizations

* leading and supervising a multi-functional team implementing technical assistance

* plan and execute strategies for technical assistance. www.nigerianbestforum.com

* monitor quality, progress and results

* identify needs for and supervise short term technical assistance.

The Technical Advisor also serves as a resource for identifying best practices, lessons learned, and innovative approaches to institutional capacity building, and for disseminating this information both internally and externally.  The Technical Advisor will exercise impeccable professional ethics, and will be aware of and adhere to MSH’s procurement integrity standards in all activities.

QUALIFICATIONS
 * Graduate degree – preferably in social sciences, business or health.

* Minimum of five years experience in capacity building in Nigeria

* Experience in supervising other professionals

* Experience in project management

* Experience working in or with public sector organizations, particularly in the health field. www.nigerianbestforum.com

* Knowledge of PEPFAR-funded programs and experience in managing relationships with USAID missions preferred.

* Ability to work as a member of a team, and to contribute to developing a new project in a dynamic environment.

* Significant senior level work experience in institutional capacity building across the areas of finance, human resources, governance, and planning, organizational development, and program management.

* Proven programmatic, technical, and managerial ability and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with professional colleagues in a broad range of indigenous governmental organizations and NGOs.

* Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

* Strong facilitation skills

* Ability to produce results in diverse cultural, social, and language contexts.

* Demonstrated computer skills in MS Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Willingness to travel within Nigeria regularly and potentially outside Nigeria, as required

CLICK LINK TO APPLY
https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/4501/job

CURRENT VACANCIES, SAVE THE CHILDREN(SCUK), SATURDAY 26, NOVEMBER 2011

Save the Children is a leading international organization helping children in need around the world. First established in the UK in 1919, separate national organizations have been set up in more than twenty-eight countries, sharing the aim of improving the lives of children through education, health care and economic opportunities, as well as emergency aid in cases of natural disasters, war and conflict. Today, twenty-eight national Save the Children organizations participate in the International Save the Children Alliance – a global network of nonprofit organizations working in over 120 countries around the world. In addition to promoting greater public awareness of the needs and rights of children worldwide, Alliance members coordinate emergency relief efforts, helping to protect children from the effects of disasters, both natural and manmade. We also work with the existing Food and Nutrition Partnership Forum to influence government and donors to bring the issue of malnutrition and poverty into the national agenda.

ADVOCACY & COMMUNICATIONS OFFICERS X3 – KATSINA, JIGAWA & GOMBE (N3, 120,000 GROSS).

The ideal candidate will contribute to Save the Children’s efforts to influence and bring about change in the awareness, attitudes, behaviours and policies related to the rights of children in the country programme in the state of posting.
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QUALIFICATION:
 University degree in health, nutrition, communications or related social science field. This person must have substantial experience in advocacy and policy development / research in the development context. Good Knowledge of the media and its role in raising awareness and shaping public policy. Knowledge of the local language is an advantage (Hausa).

LOGISTICS MANAGER – ABUJA: (N5,000,000 GROSS)

The ideal candidate will have overall responsibility for the co-ordination and management of all logistics activities within the country of operation and will provide support, capacity building and oversight to logistics staff in field locations. He/she will also serve as the country security focal point and advisor to the Country Director and Programme Managers. www.nigerianbestforum.com

QUALIFICATIONS:
 Minimum of 5 years experience in supply chain management in an emergency environment, including procurement, transport and distribution, fleet management, warehouse and stock management. He/she must have proven experience of developing and implementing logistics policies, systems and procedures within INGO / NGO sectors

M & E KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT OFFICER: ABUJA (N3, 600, 000 GROSS)

The ideal candidate will assume a lead technical role in developing, implementing, and maintaining effective and appropriate Monitoring and Evaluation/Knowledge Management systems for all project activities in coordination with the project management and state teams, and in line with BMGF reporting requirements, and with SC guidelines and best practices.

QUALIFICATION:
 This person must have advanced training in quantitative methodologies, including database management. A minimum of 5 years of direct experience of monitoring and evaluation related to health, HIV, nutrition and/ or economics. An understanding of a range of methods for monitoring, evaluation and assessment to promote evidence-based learning. He/she must demonstrate the ability to design, commission, and manage assessment methodologies and evaluation. Good understanding of media and communication is key to this role.

PROGRAM OFFICER (NEWBORN HEALTH): KATSINA (N2, 080,000 GROSS)

The ideal candidate will support the integration and scale up of newborn health by SNl programme partners in Katsina and Zamfara states. The Program Officer will work with Sm. Newborn and Child Survival Advisor and Newborn Health Advisor to provide technical assistance to stakeholders in the states for scale up of newborn health programmes. He/She will provide technical leadership in the area of newborn health in Katsina & Zamfara working with PRRINN-MNCH field offices & SPHCDAs & SMOHs in the 2 states. He/She will also work with Abuja, local & international consultants to document best practices and lessons learned in NH in the states.

QUALIFICATION:
A minimum of 3-5 years work experience in health/public health and or in a health/public health organisation, including as a state level trainer/technical assistance provider in the area of RH/MCH with government of Nigeria or an International NGO. Experience with providing institutional support and technical assistance to decentralised health system and or NGOs on issues related to RH/MNCH service provision.
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HOW TO APPLY
 Send your C.V. and covering letter before 8th December 2011 explaining why you are suitable to vacancy@scuknigeria.org  State position and location in the subject field.

Our selection processes reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Our people are as diverse as the challenges we face.

UNDP, ADMINISTRATIVE/FINANCE OFFICER JOB OPPORTUNITY, SATURDAY 26, NOVEMBER 2011

BACKGROUND:
 The Global Environment Facility (GEF) has approved a grant for Nigeria to implement a climate change mitigation project titled “Promoting Energy Efficiency in Residential and Public Sector in Nigeria”. The overall objective of this project is to improve the energy efficiency of a series of end-use equipment (refrigeration appliances, air conditioners, lighting, electric motors and fans, heating appliances etc) used in residential and public buildings (schools, hotels, government offices, etc.) in Nigeria through the introduction of appropriate energy efficiency policies and measures and demand-side management programs. The project will assist the government of Nigeria to put in place comprehensive energy efficiency policy and legislation. It will help to minimize the building of power stations, helping to save money which will be invested in other sectors. This will consequently help in mitigating the emission of Greenhouse gases resulting from generating energy. It will also help to increase Nigerian’s access to electricity. UNDP Nigeria is seeking to appoint a candidate for the position of Administrative and Finance Assistant


ADMINISTRATIVE / FINANCE OFFICER

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
 The Administrative and Finance Assistant will work under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator and provide assistance to project implementation in the mobilization of inputs, the organization of training activities and financial management and reporting.

DELIVERABLE & OUTPUT :

SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
 (i)Prepare all payment requests, financial record-keeping and preparation of financial reports required in line with NEX financial rules and procedures

(ii)Assist in the recruitment and procurement processes, checking the conformity with UNDP and the Government rules and procedures

(iii)Assist in the organization of in-country training activities, ensuring logistical arrangements. www.nigerianbestforum.com

(iv)Prepare internal and external travel arrangements for project personnel

(v)Maintain equipment ledgers and other data base for the project

(vi)Take record of projects meetings and draft correspondence as required

(vii)Maintain project filing

(viii)Other duties which may be required

METHOD OF APPLICATION:
 Interested candidates should send their CV by visiting the website http://rosters.ng.undp.org to register their profile and apply for this position.

For clarification on any aspect of this job, please send an e-mail to vdmssupport.ng@undp.org

CURRENT JOB OPENING, NIDPRODEV, SATURDAY 26, NOVEMBER 2011

NIDPRODEV seeks a Business Development Specialist (BDS) for its Oxfam Novib funded Livelihood and Governance Programme in the Niger Delta (ONLAG). This 5 year programme is designed to improve livelihoods in 20 communities of 4 LGA’s of Isoko South and Warri North, in Delta State, and Southern Ijaw and Yenagoa in Bayelsa State. The programme provides beneficiaries with skills training, cooperative formation, access to microcredit and business development services. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about, and committed to, development of the Niger Delta. The potential BDS should be comfortable with water travel and/or should have experience working in riverine communities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Investigate the economic conditions surrounding small business activity, such as industry trends and competition;

Conduct extensive market research prior to business start up and continue gathering information throughout the life of the business;

Provide market access and link cooperatives to viable market opportunities;

Monitor performance of the the various businesses, design need based training and orientation from time to time for project beneficiaries;

Provide information and access to high yielding seedlings and raw material to project beneficiaries;

Facilitate microcredit linkages; www.nigerianbestforum.com

Carry out regular visits to the project communities to provide on the ground support.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
 Minimum a Master’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Agric Economics or related field;

At least 5 years experience in community economic development, microcredit, capacity development, women’s groups and agro-businesses;

Through understanding of cooperative formation operations and processes;

Programme/project management skills; www.nigerianbestforum.com

Networking and partnership development;

Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation and Microsoft applications is an added advantage.

TO APPLY
 Interested applicants should submit a CV and accompanying cover letter in a single file to office@nidprodev.org. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications are being accepted through December 2011.

U-CONNECT SENIOR ACCOUNTANT JOB VACANCY, SATURDAY 26, NOVEMBER 2011

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
 Our client, a leading indigenous oil and gas company; seeks to recruit competent, experienced and motivated personnel.


JOB PURPOSE
 The Sr Accountant role is responsible for budgeting, cost control, tracking, planning and analysis, P&L review, and variance analysis / interpretation for our client’s project sites. This includes decision support for business. The Sr Accountant is also expected to contribute to the development and maintenance of financial and business planning and measurement / reporting frameworks, which effectively support decision making and drive the optimization and improvement of business performance and achievement of plans.

RESPONSIBILITIES
 Analyze / consolidate financial reports.

Create and Maintain financial/Accounting reporting infrastructure to capture costs and enable consolidated reporting within company’s guidelines.

Work with CFO and Sr Project Manager on annual business plans, long range plans, investment proposals, budgets and forecasts.

Analyze / consolidate financial reports. www.nigerianbestforum.com

Create and Maintain financial/Accounting reporting infrastructure to capture costs and enable consolidated reporting within the Group guidelines.

Work with CFO and Sr Project Manager on annual business plans, long range plans, investment proposals, budgets and forecasts.

Participate in the maintenance and development of business processes, IT systems, personnel and other infrastructure to support evolving management/financial information and operational needs of business.

Provide guidance and leadership to the projects Junior Accountants. www.nigerianbestforum.com

Assists in hiring and training and manages the performance of the Junior Accountants.

Participate in the financial team strategies and ensure all local policies are consistent and compliant with the group’s policies and practices.

Analyze and challenge business cash performance to identify and implement improvements.

Maintain and adhere to the firm’s operating cash flow and working capital forecasting and reporting framework.

Undertake special projects as required.

KEY COMPETENCE
 Concern for order, quality and accuracy

Initiative.

Organizational awareness.

Leadership.

Analytical thinking.

Conceptual thinking.

Flexibility.

Organizational commitment.

Influencing and communication skills.

Strong business acumen.

Highly motivated and the ability to work under tight deadlines.

Experience in financial evaluation, due diligence and execution of cost analysis, disposals and other corporate transactions.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE AND TECHNICAL SKILLS
 Strong financial and cost accounting knowledge

Performance measurement. www.nigerianbestforum.com

Management & leadership skills

Experience with modeling pricing alternatives with spreadsheets.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
 Finance/Accounting degree, advanced degree desired. Professional qualifications: Chartered/certified accountant, 5 years plus experience desired.

CLOSING DATE  2011-12-10

LOCATION: Lagos State

CLICK LINK TO APPLY
http://u-connect-ng.com/careers/view.php?id=40