Sunday, November 8, 2015

Guinness Nigeria Graduate Skills Development Scholarship Programme 2015/2016

Guinness Nigeria is offering bright, ambitious graduates of Electrical/Electronic and Mechanical Engineering a unique opportunity to train at the prestigious National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN).

Guinness Graduate Skills Development Scholarship 2015/2016

This scholarship will provide full tuition for Engineering graduates (from Guinness Nigeria's host communities) to enroll for the 2015/2016 one year NAPTIN Graduate Skills Development Programme (NGSDP). This intensive programme equips graduates with the technical skills they need to build successful careers in the Nigerian Power Sector.

By offering this scholarship, Guinness Nigeria seeks to play a part in developing Nigeria's power sector while fostering youth development in its host communities.

Graduates of Electrical/Electronic and Mechanical Engineering from the following communities are therefore encouraged to apply:
  • Ogba, Ikeja Local Government Area, Lagos State
  • Oregbeni, Oregbeni lkpoba-Okha Local Government Area, Edo State
  • Egbeluowo, Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Area, Abia State
  • Odeukwu, Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Area, Abia State
Eligibility
  • Candidates must be University/Polytechnic Electrical/ Electronic or Mechanical Engineering graduates who have completed their National Youth Service Corps programme.
  • Applications are only open to graduates from the above communities
Application Closing Date
Wednesday 11th November, 2015.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should: 
Click Here to Start Application

NOTE: 
To submit an online application (Click on the 'Sign Up as a Trainee' tab on the home page). Upon receipt of submitted applications, NAPTIN will send details of the selection test to candidates. Candidates from the above communities who have already applied following NAPTIN's earlier advert need not reapply.

Selection Criteria
Shortlisted candidates for this scholarship will be required to write the NAPTIN selection test which holds on Saturday 14 November, 2015.

Venue:
NAPTIN Regional Training Centre,
73 Adelabu Street,
Off Aihaji Masha Bus Stop,
Akangba-Surulere,
Lagos State. 
Time: 8.00am.
Note:
  • That assessment tests for candidates who have already submitted applications (following NAPTIN's earlier advert) will still hold as scheduled on Saturday 07 November, 2015.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide a letter of introduction from the Chairman of their Community Development Association.
 

PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC) Vacancy : Head, SME (Retail Banking)

PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC) is set to recruit for its client which is an Indigenous Nigerian Bank for the Positions of Head, SME (Retail Banking) 

Job Title: Head, SME (Retail Banking)

Reference Number: 130-PEO00549
Location: Nigeria
Department: People & Change Nigeria
Job type: Permanent

Roles & Responsibilities
  • Develop a comprehensive SME strategy/road map
  • Map opportunity within the country based on industry and opportunity
  • Benchmark our solutions across the market and ensure competitiveness of our solutions
  • Training of all RM's and certification of them in relation to SME solutions
  • Manage the profitability of the segment and ensure the delivery of the balance sheet target on both assets and liabilities
Requirements
  • Education. MBA
  • Min 8 years' experience in Banking which includes 3 years in managerial level.
  • Specialization in SME would be an added advantage.
Application Closing Date
5th December, 2015

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
 

Monday, November 2, 2015

African Development Bank (AfDB) Vacancy : Operation Assistant, OSHD.3

African Development Bank (AfDB) with theaim of strengthening dialogue between the Bank and the Government recruits for the position of an Operation Assistant, OSHD.3. We are recruiting to fill the vacant position of:

Job Title: Operation Assistant, OSHD.3
Reference: ADB/15/160
Location: Nigeria
Grade: GS7
Position N°: 50071232

Objectives
  • The Human Development Department (OSHD) is in charge of the Bank's interventions in the social sector (including education, health and social protection).
  • The Department carries out its work within the overall goal of poverty reduction and in conformity with established Bank policies and strategies on education, health, and social protection. The Department includes three Divisions: (i) Health (OSHD.3), (ii) Education, Science and Technology (OSHD.2), and (iii) Poverty Reduction and Social Protection (OSHD.1).
  • The OSHD is guided by the Bank's Human Capital Development Strategy which focuses on increasing competitiveness and employment opportunities; ensuring value for money and accountability for improved service delivery; and ensuring inclusion and social cohesion.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the general supervision of the Division Managers of OSHD.1 and OSHD.3, the incumbent will carry out the following duties and responsibilities:
  • Provide operational support to OSHD.3 Division Manager;
  • Manage the division's database and perform any task related to data entry and analysis as required;
  • Manage the electronic data archiving system of the Division;
  • Establish a database to track disbursements, on-going projects, aged projects-related disbursements, problem projects, potential problem projects and those to be supervised;
  • Monitor projects to be implemented and those whose last disbursements dates need to be extended;
  • Facilitate training on the use of the Bank-wide Project Processing Schedule (BPPS) to ensure teamwork, transparency and accountability in the process of reviewing operations for Bank documents to be submitted to the Board for approval or information;
  • Ensure regular information update on projects included in loan programmes;
  • Support Division Managers, Lead Sector Experts and OSHD Project Managers in managing OpsCom's (Operations Committee) schedule and coordinate with teams, as appropriate, including the two regional resource centres and field offices;
  • Assist in preparing documents, briefing notes, spreadsheets and correspondence necessary to manage projects / programmes;
  • Take notes during meetings, draft correspondence and prepare minutes as requested;
  • Coordinate matters related to SAP, BPPS and other information technology aspects with the Corporate IT Services Department (CIMM), and provide assistance to Division Managers, Lead Sector Experts and Project Managers;
  • Manage all logistics issues-related to OpsCom's weekly meetings and organize other meetings, appointments, lunches and events to ensure these activities are responsibly managed;
  • Perform any other operational support duties requested by OSHD Management and any other duties deemed necessary to Division Managers.
Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience
  • At least a Bachelor degree or its equivalent in public administration, management, Information Technology or related field.
  • At least five (5) years relevant practical data management experience, with progressively higher responsibilities in an international organization.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and/or French, with a good working knowledge of the other language.
  • Working experience with multilateral development banks.
  • Proven high level initiative, enthusiasm and team spirit.
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of the Bank's standard software (Word, Excel, Access and Power Point); knowledge of SAP will be an asset.
Application Closing Date
12th November, 2015

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:

NB: This Position does not attract international Terms and Conditions of Employment. (Incumbents of the Position will be considered as Local Staff and will not have International Status).
 

Forte Oil Plc Jobs : Accounts/Logistics Assistant

Forte Oil Plc is set to recruit for the positions of a qualified  Accounts/Logistics Assistant. We are a foremost indigenous major marketer of refined petroleum products with a strong presence in the thirty-six states of Nigeria and Abuja.

With well over 500 Forte Oil owned, dealer-assisted and dealer-developed retail outlets spread across the country, a major fuel storage installation at Apapa, Lagos, another major storage depot at Onne, Rivers State, an aviation joint users hydrant in Ikeja, Lagos, and joint aviation depots in Abuja, Port Harcourt and Kano, we are indeed a major marketer of choice in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:
 
Job Title: Accounts/Logistics Assistant
Ref No: FO/FUS/ALA/1115
Location: Port Harcourt
Reports To: Logistics Base Operations Manager
Job Band: TBA
Function: Accounts/Corporate Services
 
Purpose Statement 
  • To ensure cash is made available for the daily running of operations and support logistics activities.     
Key Accountabilities  
  • Maintain an effective and efficient petty cash imprest system.
  • Prepare vouchers and entering transactions into excel ledgers.
  • Submission of clients invoices.
  • Coding of all expenditures.
  • Proper filling of documents.
  • Provide relevant assistance to internal and external auditors during stock verification exercises.
  • Assist with the movement/transfer of imported/local goods/equipment and raw materials to pre-assigned Forte/clients locations/warehouses.
  • Ensure the company's procurement needs are supplied at the right time, place, quality, quantity, price and packaging.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience    
  • The position requires a sharp thinking graduate of Accounting, Economics or any Finance related discipline with at least two (2) years' experience.
  • Part (Foundation) professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, etc.) will be an added advantage.
The following skills are essential:
  • Good appreciation of standard methods for analyzing a range of Production Chemicals and Drilling fluids.
  • Good appreciation of Forte's quality control procedures and guide lines.
  • Balance of technical knowledge with interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical people.
  • Good people management skills.
  • Good oral, written, interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Good networking and teaming skills.
  • Good organization skills and attention to details
  • Problem analysis and solving skills.
Working Relationships:    
  • Internal: Operations
  • External: Service providers
Application Closing Date
16th November, 2015.

Method of Application   
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's with subject: "Accounts/Logistics Assistant - FO/FUS/ALA/1115" to: external.careers@forteoilplc.com