APM Terminals (Maersk) Job: Equipment Control Specialist (Temporary) – Apapa, Lagos, Nigeria

APM Terminals (Maersk) Job: Equipment Control Specialist (Temporary) – Apapa, Lagos, Nigeria
With over 120,000 employees and offices in 130 countries, Maersk has the scope to help you achieve even your most ambitious career goals. From shipping and energy to retail, our diversified activities enable us to offer attractive career paths for generalists and specialists alike. Maersk Group is recruiting for Equipment Control Specialist.
Job Title: Equipment Control Specialist (Temporary) – APM Terminals, Apapa, Lagos, Nigeria
Your Profile

• A good University Degree. Post graduate degree is an advantage
• Experience in Equipment Control will be an added advantage
• 2-3 years experience in Operational or Engineering roles generally
• Must be able to provide clear directions and follows up on set goals. Demands high standards of performance and commands attention among peers and subordinates.
• Should be able to generate high volumes of relevant work; able to sustain high levels of activity and energy over long hours when necessary. Works with business like approach to daily challenges. Makes a difference every day at work.
• Should be able to continually refine and improve the way work is done, works well without close supervision and performs well under pressure. Thinks creatively and finds innovative ways to produce results
• Must be able to demonstrate cost consciousness in all areas of work; considers cost as a factor in all decisions and strives to improve cost position.
• Should be a high level communicator with good oral and written communication. Able to communicate through various mediums. Fluent in English.
• Creates and communicates new insight and ideas. Thinks out of the box.
• Should anticipate problems and has a proactive approach to work. Creates contingency plans and alternative solutions. Measures results and takes corrective action when needed. Practices benchmarking to set standards within constraints of the budget.

We offer

• A truly international working environment in a modern working location
• Value and team-based leadership
• An open and engaging working environment
• A wide range of international career opportunities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth in a dynamic environment
• Competitive compensation packages

Application Deadline
2nd November, 2010
Application
Click here for more details and to apply online

Vacancy for Finance Manager at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan

Vacancy for Finance Manager at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan
IITA is an international non-profit research-for-development (R4D) organization created in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported primarily by the Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our R4D is anchored on the development needs of sub-Saharan Africa. We develop agricultural solutions with our partners to tackle hunger and poverty by reducing producer and consumer risks, enhancing crop quality and productivity, and generating wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa. http://www.iita.org/
Position/Responsibilities: The position of STCP Finance Manager will be based at the STCP Regional Office in Accra, Ghana. The STCP operates in Liberia, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria and Cameroon and therefore the Finance Manager will be expected to travel to these countries. The position will coordinate and provide support to the country offices on all accounting and financial matters and prepare regular financial updates for management. The position will be responsible for the final preparation of all STCP financial reports for specific projects. In collaboration with the country offices the position will analyse cost data of major activities and prepare study reports. He/She will report to the STCP Program Manager.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
a. Monitor funds disbursed by the STCP by specific activities and funds available.
b. Regularly update the STCP Program Manager on financial matters.
c. Ensure that each STCP country has a fully operational accounting and finance system in place.
d. Assist in the implementation of finance policies, procedures and systems in the STCP.
e. Ensure compliance with IITA procedures and guidelines at country and regional levels.
f. Review country and regional financial reports for completeness and accuracy.
g. Assist in the drafting of project proposals.
h. Assist, in conjunction with IITA Contracts & Grant Office, in the preparation of project contracts with donors and partners.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
Advanced degree in a relevant field – accounting, business administration, public administration, and management, preferably an MBA
Must be a Certified Public Accountant or Chartered Accountant
Preferably with 10 years progressive experience in managing corporate finance, including reporting to senior management
Excellent interpersonal and team building skills
Proficiency in at least one major enterprise management system (oracle, sun, etc.) and relevant computer applications
Experience in a multidisciplinary research organization and cross- cultural environment, preferably in a not-for-profit organization and rural development would be advantageous
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English is essential
Experience in staff training and mentoring will be an advantage
Knowledge of French is an added value
General information: Initial appointment is for two years. IITA offers a competitive remuneration package paid in US dollars. This is a regional position and is open to nationals and residents of Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Liberia and Nigeria.
TO APPLY
Applications: Applications including curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three referees should be addressed to the Human Resources Manager. Please complete our online application form using this link: http://old.iita.org/cms/details/job_application.aspx
CLOSING DATE: November 15, 2010
IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from women candidates
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

May & Baker Vacancy for Supervisors, Forklift Drivers, Officers and Analysts

May & Baker Vacancy for Supervisors, Forklift Drivers, Officers and Analysts
May & Baker Nigeria Plc seeks applicants with required skills and competencies to occupy the following positions in our rapidly expanding business.
Position: Raw Materials Warehouse Supervisor (Ota)
Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, the incumbent must be a team player, self-disciplined, methodical and thorough in approach.
He should be able to communicate effectively.
Qualification/Experience:
Candidates should possess OND in a related discipline with minimum of three (3) years hands-on experience in Raw Materials Dispensing from the pharmaceutical industry.
Computer literacy is required and candidate should not be above 30 years.
Position: Forklift Driver (Ota)
Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for the conveyance of goods within the company’s premises.
Applicants should be within 23 – 28 years, possess GCE’O’ Level/WASC/SSCE and Class E driving license with at least three (3) years forklift driving experience.
Position: Process Validation Officer (Ota)
Reporting to the technical Development Controller, the preferred candidate must have a proper understanding of validation process and analytical methods with operational knowledge of GC, HPLC, FTIR & other advanced analytical instruments.
Candidates should possess minimum of a first degree in a relevant field with 4 years hands-on experience in a similar function and should not be above 35 years.
Position: Compliance Officers
Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, the preferred candidates must understand compliance procedures in the pharmaceutical industry to be able to co-ordinate and lead a team of in-process checkers to ensure product compliance.
Candidates should possess minimum of a First Degree in a relevant field with 3 years hands-on experience in a similar function.
The candidate must possess analytical skills, have eye for details and should not be above 32 years
Position: Quality Control Analyst
Reporting to the Quality Assurance Chemist, the incumbent will be responsible for the Day-to-day Chemical Analysis of Intermediate and Finished Products in the Quality Operations Department.
Knowledge of packaging materials control will be an added advantage.
Applicants must possess a B.Sc in Chemistry with a minimum of five (5) years instrumentations knowledge (HPLC, GG, etc) and should not be above 35 years.
Position: Documentation Officer
Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, the preferred candidate must have a proper understanding of documentation processes in Quality Assurance with hands-on experience.
Candidates should possess minimum of First Degree in a relevant field with 3 years experience in a similar function and not be above 32 years.
Remuneration
Attractive and negotiable
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should upload CV on our website via the careers link.
Click here to apply for May & Baker Nig Plc Jobs (the list of vacancies are on the left hand column of the page)

DHL Nigeria Job: Vacancy for Sales Executives and Managers (Lagos, Kano, Abuja, PH)

DHL Nigeria Job: Vacancy for Sales Executives and Managers (Lagos, Kano, Abuja, PH)
DHL Global Forwarding Nigeria Ltd, a company owned by Deutch Post DHL, is a global leader in the forwarding business. DHL offers integrated services and tailored, customer-focused solutions for managing and transporting letters, goods and information.
What is it like working at DHL? We have over 300,000 employees around the world working in diverse roles in our various business divisions globally. Each one of them has a story to tell about their experience at DHL.
In order to strengthen and advance our position as one of the key players in the market, DHL Global Forwarding Nigeria Ltd invites applications from highly motivated and suitable qualified applicants to join our company as;
1. Sales Manager- Lagos
Job Ref: SM-102010
2. Field Sales and Sales Executives- Lagos, Kano, Abuja, PH.
Job Ref: SE-102010
The roles requires sales people with
- Leadership and management of DGF sales activity.
- Steer sales organization via specified targets in alignment with DGF strategy.
- Generate additional business, maximize profit and grow DGF’s market share within assigned region.
Method of Application
Interested candidates who fulfill the job requirement are requested to send their CV’s to the Human Resources Manager via email : dgfhrng@dhl.com
Application Deadline is 2nd November 2010

PZ Cussons Vacancy: Fresh Graduate Trainee Recruitment October 2010

PZ Cussons Vacancy: Fresh Graduate Trainee Recruitment October 2010
PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc, the largest subsidiary of PZ Cussons, has enjoyed tremendous business success in Nigeria for over a century. No other consumer goods company possesses our heritage in Nigeria or understands its customers better than we do. Our approach to Nigeria, our customers, our consumers and to our business is designed to sustain us far into the future. Our prime business objective in Nigeria is sustainable and profitable growth and our drive to be world-class in every aspect of our business life will be relentless.
Owing to the continuing need for market expansion. Opportunities have been created for young graduates to join our organization as Graduate Trainees.
Job Title: Graduate Trainees
Job Description
We seek to recruit young university graduates in any related discipline into our Graduate Trainee Scheme. This program is designed to equip these graduates with the requisite skills necessary to assume leadership roles within the organization.
Successful candidates will undergo a six-month training period which will include intensive classroom training as well as attachments to key areas of our business. They will also be expected to handle assigned projects as part of their classroom training.
WE REQUIRE THAT YOU HAVE
– A minimum of a Second Class Upper in any related discipline, A CAN DO attitude exhibiting our core values : COURAGE,ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.
- Good computer skills
- Completed the National Youth service Corps(NYSC) year
- Candidates must not be more than 28 years old.
Method of Application
Qualified applicants should apply online at: www.dragnetnigeria.com/pzcussons
Deadline
Applications must be received on/before 2nd November 2010. Only short listed candidates would be contacted.

ECOWAS NGO Vacancy for Graduate Benefits Administrator

ECOWAS NGO Vacancy for Benefits Administrator

The Human Resources Directorate has focused on transforming the organisation to meet standards of best case practice within the sector. Top on its priority list is ensuring the organisation has a system and culture that attracts and retains the best brains of West Africa who consider a career opportunity with ECOWAS. To position the organisation as an employer-of-choice, it is apparent our compensation system is revised considering the increasingly competitive market for talents. The organisation must thus ensure it offers attractive salaries, benefits and working conditions and provide efficient quality service to its staff in order to achieve higher rates of retention, high motivation levels and quality delivery of work activities. In addition, the Directorate needs to ensure a proper administration/processing of compensation/benefits-related claims to ensure they conform to set policies and procedures.

Duties and responsibilities

• Assist the HR Officer, Services with day to day benefits administration (maintains all employee benefit files)
• Prepare reports on benefits participation and use, as requested.
• Review all benefit invoices for accuracy and ensure internal processing for timely remittance.
• Review materials distributed for the benefits policies and assist in maintaining benefits administration manuals
• Collate employee benefit information needed to be published on HR portal
• Assist HR Officer, Services in maintaining, and monitoring HR legal regulations of all benefit programs to ensures compliance with government regulations
• File claims and follow up reimbursement.
• Assist in the preparation and reconciliation of payroll adjustments, including final reconciliation of an employee’s payroll when they go off contract
• Analyze financial risks in payroll procedures and recommend improvement

Qualifications/Experience/Skills

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in social sciences or related field.
• Up to two years work experience in administrative duties preferably in benefits administration.

Competencies:

• Communication: Demonstrated ability to successfully communicate, verbally and in writing, including use of persuasive presentation
• Diversity Awareness: Understanding and ability to work effectively with individuals having diverse styles, abilities, motivations and background (including gender and cultural differences)
• Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrated practice of integrity and ethical behaviour in all circumstances
• HR Knowledge: Demonstrated knowledge of Human Resources laws and policies which applies to the organisation
• Innovation: Ability to be innovative, creating and sustaining a positive environment that supports calculated risk-taking
• Organisational Knowledge: Ability to promptly understand organisation’s mission, vision and values and how this ties to meeting the organisation’s goals
• Relationship Building: Demonstrated ability to build and sustain trust-based relationships, both individually and collectively over time.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to link specific human resource initiative to the greater organisation mission and deliverables
• Team Behaviour: Demonstrated understanding of team behaviour and ability to work in teams and ensure high performance

Age

Candidate must not be fifty (50) years old or more at the point of recruitment and must be a citizen of one of the ECOWAS member states.

Languages

Proficiency (speaking, writing) in one of the three official ECOWAS languages- English, French, Portuguese. Proficiency in more than one is an added advantage.

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MTN Nigeria Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship 2010

MTN Nigeria Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship 2010
The MTN Nigeria Foundation will provide financial support to eligible Science & Technology students in accredited educational public universities, polytechnics and colleges of education across the six geo-political zones in Nigeria which will cover tuition, book allowance and stipend (pocket allowance).
The scholarship award is worth N200, 000.00 (Two hundred thousand Naira only) per student for the duration of an academic year and is paid at the beginning of each academic session.
The scholarship maybe renewable provided recipients maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.5 or its equivalent (second class upper/upper credit).
ELIGIBILTY
. Candidates must be full time undergraduates in 200 level/2nd year in public universities, colleges of education as well as polytechnics in Nigeria.
. Applicants from universities and colleges of education must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) score of 3.5 or its equivalent (2:1), while applicants from polytechnics must have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 (upper credit) and currently undergoing industrial training at the time of applying.
DISCIPLINES TO BE CONSIDERED
1. Accountancy
2. Agricultural Science
3. Architecture
4. Communication Technology
5. Computer and Electronics
6. Computer and Information Science
7. Computer and Mathematics
8. Computer Engineering
9. Computer Science
10. Electrical Engineering
11. Electronics and Computer Technology
12. Electronics Engineering 13. Engineering Physics
14. Industrial Mathematics
15. Industrial Physics
16. Information Technology
17. Mathematics
18. Mechanical Engineering
19. Physics Electronics
20. Physics Engineering
21. Physics/ Computational Modeling
22. Pure/ Applied Physics
23. Statistics and Computer Science
NOTES AND INSTRUCTIONS:
Please read these notes and instructions carefully before completing this form. Be sure that you read every section and that the information you provide is accurate.
1) Only qualified candidates need apply.
2) Incomplete applications will be disregarded and cancelled.
3) Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, October 13th 2010.
4) Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for a written test.
5) Candidates are advised to visit the website regularly for information.
6) Names of successful candidates will be published in National Dailies and on the website.
7) Scholarship will be allocated on a yet to be announced date to successful candidates.
Successful applicants will be informed of the other terms and conditions of the Scholarship.
To apply for the MTN scholarship visit: http://mtnonline.com/index.php/scholarship

Saro Africa Vacancy for Fresh Graduate Trainee Recruitment October 2010

Saro Africa Vacancy for Fresh Graduate Trainee Recruitment October 2010
Saro, with head-office in Lagos, is a diversified company with major interests in the Crop Protection, FMCG, Public Health and Produce Export industries in both Nigeria and Ghana.
Saro Africa Limited is a wholly indigenous company with the mission to provide dependable solutions to crop production problems in a distinctive and rewarding way. Starting with only one brand each of a cocoa fungicide and insecticide in 1991, Saro along with her crop of dynamic agribusiness experts having a keen eye for product development, have evolved into a major player in nearly all product categories of the crop protection market, supplying multiple high quality brands formulated under the latest and best technology. This is evidenced by the strength of Saro AgroSciences international alliances, which includes some of the world’s best Crop Science companies like Bayer Crop Science, Dow Agrosciences, DuPont, Forward International and Nufarm.
With sustained growth in our businesses we are recruiting brilliant minds for the position below:
Job Title: Graduate Trainees
1. Sales & Procurement
Successful candidates will receive real-life and diverse training in either the Selling of our market leading brands in the Crop Protection and FMCG industries or in the Procurement of such cash crops like Cocoa and Sesame seed for the export market.
2. Quality Assurance & Production
Successful candidates will receive hand -on training in quality assurance and production
3. Agricultural-Sustainability
Successful candidates for our Agric Sustain ability Program will be trained in working with farmers outgrowers’ scheme in cultivating agric commodities through a proactive commitment to the environmental, social and economic health of target communities.
4. Finance/Risk & Compliance
Successful candidates will train in the Finance and Risk & Compliance units where they will learn the management of finance, accounts, corporate risk and internal compliance applying standard operating procedures and practices.
Requirements
Academic:
- Candidates for Sales & Procurement and Agric Sustain ability minimum of Bsc. Second Class Lower in any of the Agricultural Sciences
- Candidates for’ Quality Assurance & Production must have a minimum of B.Pharm Second Class Lower in Pharmacy.
- Candidates for Finance/Risk & Compliance must have a B.Sc. at a minimum of the Second Class Lower level in Accounting or any of the Social Sciences.
Age:
- Candidates for all the positions must not be older than 27 years and must have observed their NYSC.
Language Skills:
- Candidates for all the positions must be fluent in the English language.
- In addition candidates for the sales & Procurement must be very fluent in Hausa and any other Nigerian Language.
Other Skills:
- Driving skills is required for the Sales & Procurement position.
Method of Application
Interested & qualified applicants should send electronically their brief profile in excel format stating the position He/she is applying for as the subject of the email to career@saroafrica.com.ng

Nigerian Bottling Company / AETI OND Graduate Recruitment Nationwide

Nigerian Bottling Company /Applied Engineering Technology Initiative Limited (AETI) OND Graduate Recruitment Nationwide
Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) in collaboration with Applied Engineering Technology Initiative (AETI) needs OND graduates in Electrical/Electronics & Mechanical Engineering
Applied Engineering Technology Initiative Limited (AETI) is a subsidiary of the Michael Stevens Consulting, an international multi-disciplinary management, financial, strategic alliances and development capacity building organization with over 19 years experience. AETI has been established after a thorough research into the technological direction of the present day manufacturing, oil and gas, construction, telecommunication and engineering service industries in Nigeria. Companies keep expanding to meet demand challenges using new technologies, these they try to achieve with the aid of automation and control processes to meet high volume production and servicing demands.
We are recruiting 2008, 2009 & 2010 OND graduates in Electrical/Electronics & Mechanical Engineering, and this recruitment would be carried out in all Polytechnics in Nigeria.
We are going to the schools to obtain the list of graduates. We are soliciting for all those who have OND only within the period stated above from all Polytechnic and School of Science and Technology to register online (Candidate with HND’s are not eligible).
ZONE
• Lagos Zone
- Yaba College of Technology, Lagos.
- Lagos State Polytechnics.
• Ibadan Zone
- Osun State College Of Technology, Osun State.
- Federal Polytechnic, Ado Ekiti.
- Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State.
- Kwara State Polytechnic, Kwara State.
• Imo Zone
- Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Imo State.
- Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State.
- Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu State.
- River Polytechnic, River State.
- Federal Polytechnic, Akanu Ibiam, Ebonyi State.
• Edo Zone
- Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State.
- Federal Polytechnic, Ida, Kogi State.
- Oghara Polytechnic, Oghara Delta State.
• Kaduna Zone
- Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna.
- Federal Polytechnic, Nassarawa.
- Federal Polytechnic, Bida, Niger State.
- Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi.
- Plateau State Polytechnic, Plateau State.
- Niger State Polytechnic, Niger State.
• Borno State.
- Ramat Polytechnic, Borno State.
- Federal Polytechnic, Damaturu, Yobe State.
- Federal Polytechnic, Mubi, Adamawa State.
- Yola Polytechnic, Yola , Adamawa State.
- Nassarawa Polytechnic, Yobe State.
• Kano Zone
- Kano State Polytechnic, Kano.
- Katsina State Polytechnic, Katsina.
- Kebbi State Polytechnic , Kebbi State.
- Sokoto State Polytechnic, Sokoto State.
EXAM CENTRES.
Lagos – Yaba College Of Technology, Lagos.
Ibadan – The Polytechnic, Ibadan.
Imo – Federal Polytechnic, Nekede , Imo State.
Edo – Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State.
Kaduna – Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna.
Borno – Ramat Polytechnic, Borno State.
Kano – Kano State Polytechnic, Kano.
Exam in all centres will be done on the same day and the same time.
HOW TO APPLY
Fill our online form or download FORM HERE, fill and attach completed forms to: aetiondrecruitment@gmail.com.
Exam Date – 30th, October 2010.
Exam Time – 11.00 A.M Prompt.
Thereafter Only successful candidates in the first test will be contacted for the second test and interview.
For further details call 0702-941-6424 or 01-734-9744

CA Global Job: Vacancy Recruitment for Radio Presenter

CA Global Job: Vacancy Recruitment for Radio Presenter
CA Global offers Permanent, Interim, Retained and Contract Placements in Africa. We place mainly expats from Africa for assignment throughout Africa. Our business philosophy is based on providing professional, personalized services to our clients through knowledge of their business, principles and culture. CA Global has worked extensively within Africa and consequently gained a specialist reputation within the region. CA Global’s expertise includes Francophone and Portuguese countries and we have an in-depth knowledge of this region. CA Global has offices throughout South Africa and a network in Africa, which enables us to access a wide network of candidates.
Job Title: Radio Presenter

Job Category: Media/Art
Job Description:
CA Global: Africa Positions has a client that is in need of a Radio Presenter. The position is based in Nigeria.
Overview:
• Planning shows
• Liaising with other members of the production and technical team
• Introducing and hosting programmes
• Playing music
• Providing links between programmes
• Either reading from a script and/or autocue, or improvising
• Keeping the programme running to schedule – responding positively and quickly to problems or changes, and improvising where necessary
• Keeping in contact with the director and production team in the studio gallery, via ear-piece link
Requirements:
Education : Certificate or Degree in related field
Soft Skills: Young, funny and well conversed in the English language
Experience : Min 1-2 years
Method of Application
If you feel that you qualify for the above position then please forward your application and CV with job title as subject to ish@caglobalint.com
Application Deadline: 31st October, 2010