Project Manager Higher Education Job at British Council

About Employer:

The British Council is the world's leading cultural relations organization and creates opportunities for people in the UK and worldwide to understand each other, to work together and learn from one another. We see this as crucial to building secure, more prosperous and sustainable futures for us all. We build trust and understanding between different countries and cultures and develop strong international links that are of benefit to people in Britain and the rest of the world.

The British Council is recruiting to fill the below position below:

Job Title: Project Manager, Higher Education

Location: Lagos
Reports to: Director, Education and Skills
Pay Band: 6
Duration of job: Fixed Term Contract (6 - 9 months
Directorate or Region: SSA

Purpose of Job

• To work with the Director Higher Education, Enterprise and Skills and other members of the Education and Skills team in Nigeria, the SSA Region and HQ to manage project delivery of the British Councils international education portfolio.
• This role will manage the British Council’s Services for International Education Marketing (SIEM) programme to effectively position the UK as a study destination of choice for Nigerian students interested in studying internationally. 

Context and Environment

• Equal Opportunity Policy commits us to ensuring that there is no unjustified discrimination in the recruitment, retention, training and development of staff on the basis of age, disability, gender including transgender, HIV/AIDS status, marital status including civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, political opinion, race/ethnicity, religion and belief, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, spent convictions, trade union activity or membership, work pattern and on the basis of having or not having dependants or any other irrelevant grounds.
• Interview to candidates living with disability who meet the essential criteria is guaranteed.
• Candidates with special needs should please ask us for this information in alternative formats.
• All employees of the British Council must adhere to the Corporate Health & Safety, Equal Opportunity & Diversity and Child Protection policies and the Code of Conduct.

Accountabilities, Responsibilities and Main Duties

Project Management and Coordination:

• Manage project activity to agreed contractual terms of reference, timelines, costs, targets and established performance indicators
• To manage education events’  financial elements in accordance with agreed project financial plans
• To manage relationships with both internal and external stakeholders related to this project
• To manage exhibitions contract and procurement procedures in compliance BC corporate standards
• To plan and manage event logistics for large and small scale events
• To manage the recruitment, training and performance of temporary staff working on SIEM projects.
• Responsible for reporting project performance using British Council corporate scorecard and contract or project M&E systems and raising variances with Programme/Contract Managers for action to be taken
• Develop and manage relationship with project delivery partners, contractors and suppliers.

Financial Management:

• Responsible for project procurement in line with established corporate policies and guidelines
• Responsible for developing detailed  activity and event budgets for approval by Programme or Contract Manager  and managing delivery  against budgets with an emphasis on value for money
• Responsible for preparing monthly financial performance reports, monthly cash flow, and quarterly project forecasts against the annual budgets to the timelines set for internal use.

Managing Projects:

• Works with project management systems and procedures, and has a track record of compliance with them as a project team member.
• Examines project data and performance, reporting on progress and recommending corrective action as needed.
• Analyses requirements with the sponsor/stakeholders, defining the specification with awareness of equality and diversity impact, planning, revising, implementing and evaluating on small-to-medium scale and/or low risk projects.

Communication skills:

• Displays good listening, writing and speaking skills, setting out logical arguments clearly and adapting language and form of communication to meet the needs of different people/audiences.

Planning and organising:

Organises own work over weeks and months, or plans ahead for others, taking account of priorities and the impact on other people.

Managing finance and resources:

Monitors and controls an agreed budget within a defined area, producing reports and analyses and contributing to planning.

Marketing and Communications:

Delivers strategic marketing and communications campaigns that meet the needs of our clients and are responsive to the requirements of our customers.

Experience    

Experience working in allocation/sector area (as per role profile)

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree

Application Closing Date

15th July, 2016.

How to Apply

Application is online

Visit British Council Official Website to learn more and apply

Pro-Hub Global Hiring Graduate Customer Service Representative

Employer: Pro-Hub Global

The Pro-Hub team of high-caliber professionals has a diverse mix of expertise and experience, from mobile financial services specialists to regulatory experts and economists and management consultants. Each member of the Pro-Hub team, however, shares a set of common traits: flexibility, passion, team spirit and a commitment to uncovering hidden opportunities and producing actionable impacts for our clients.

2017 World Bank Group Young Professionals Program

The application for the 2017 Selection Process for the Young Professionals Program at the World Bank is open from June 15 - July 27, 2016.

About Employer:

The World Bank Group Young Professionals Program (YPP) is a starting point for an exciting career in the World Bank.

It is a unique opportunity for younger talent who have both a passion for international development and the leadership potential to grow in fascinating top technical and managerial roles in the World
Bank Group.


The Program is designed for highly qualified and motivated individuals skilled in areas relevant to the WBG technical/operations such as economics, finance, education, public health, social sciences, engineering, urban planning, agriculture, natural resources and others. To be competitive for this highly selective program, candidates need to demonstrate a commitment to development, proven academic success, professional achievement, and leadership capability.

We value diversity in our workplace, and encourage qualified men and women with diverse professional, academic, and cultural backgrounds to apply. Since its inception, the YP program has hired over 1,700 people who hold or have held positions ranging from entry-level to vice presidents and managing directors. It is a unique opportunity to experience development and gain exposure to the World Bank’s operations and policies.

Selection Criteria

To be competitive for the limited number of positions, a combination of the following credentials is highly desirable:

• Display a commitment and passion for international development
• Possess outstanding academic credentials
• Exhibit excellent client engagement and team leadership skills
• Have international development country experience
• Be motivated to relocate and undertake country assignments (operational stream)

Program Features

Every year, around 40 applicants are accepted into the Young Professionals Program. Young Professionals are offered a 5-year term contract, spend 24 months in a structured development program, and enjoy a variety of benefits and opportunities.
Compensation & Benefits

Salary:

As an entry-level professional in the WBG, Young Professionals are offered an internationally competitive salary, based on their education and professional experience.

Health, Life, Accident and Other Insurance Programs:

Young Professionals and their families (including declared domestic partners) may choose from three comprehensive medical/dental benefit plans. The WBG also provides basic life and accident insurance to all staff at no cost, and staff can elect optional life and accident insurance plans. The WBG also provides disability and Workers’ Compensation coverage to staff at no cost.

Pension Plan:

The WBG sponsors a comprehensive pension plan for eligible staff. Upon separation from the WBG, either a lump sum or a pension will become payable to the staff based on eligibility.

Relocation Benefits on Appointment:

These benefits are only applicable to staff who are not residents of the Greater Washington-Baltimore metropolitan area at the time of appointment.

Relocation Travel:

The World Bank will bear the cost of one-way transportation of staff and immediate dependent family from the staff member’s residence.

Relocation Shipment:

You may choose to have the World Bank handle your shipping arrangements, or you may elect the
Optional Shipment Grant.

Relocation Grant:

A one-time grant is included in the first paycheck to cover the cost of relocation.

Mobility Premium:

A financial benefit is provided for a fixed period of time to cover expenses associated with being an expatriate staff member, based on family size and nationality. This benefit is not available for U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents who are based in Washington D.C.

Tax Allowance:

U.S. staff receive an additional quarterly payment to cover the U.S., state and local income tax liabilities on their World Bank income. Expatriates and U.S. permanent residents do not incur U.S. income tax liability and are thus not eligible for this benefit.

Financial Assistance:

The World Bank Group offers several financial assistance programs, including a two-year interest-free settling-in loan to those who relocate upon appointment.

Selection Cycle

Young Professionals are chosen through an intensive and rigorous selection process.
Competition is keen. We receive thousands of applications each year for a limited number of positions. Most candidates exceed the minimum criteria.

Application deadline: July 27, 2016.

Visit World Bank Group official career website to learn more.

Program Support Officer Graduate Job at Dangote Group

The Dangote Group is a diversified and fully integrated conglomerate with interests across a range of sectors in Nigeria and Africa. Current interests include Cement, Sugar, Flour, Salt, Pasta, Beverages, Noodles, Poly Products, Transportation and real estate with new initiatives in the Oil and Gas, Telecommunication, Fertilizer and Steel sector of the economy.


Dangote Group is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Support Officer

Location: Abuja

Job Description

1.) Operational Support:

• Liaise with Admin Manager (Abuja) and Office Manager (Lagos) to ensure adequate logistic, financial and administrative support to Health and Nutrition team
• Organize and support meetings of H&N staff both within and outside the office
• Ensure the Abuja sub-office of the Foundation runs smoothly: attend to day-to-day challenges and document issues accordingly
• Ensure availability of office needs including furniture, stationery, equipment, and infrastructure (power, water, internet etc.)
• Receive and document internal and external guests that visit the Abuja sub-office
• Manage the Abuja sub-office petty cash flow and ensure proper documentation of expenditure
• Coordinate and support staff movements including leaves, field/HQ trips, and meetings/appointments
• Work with office manager (Lagos) to arrange international travel logistics for staff where applicable
• Maintain an inventory of all Dangote Foundation equipment in Abuja

2.) Grants Management and Compliance:

• Support the process of identification and engagement of implementing partners for health and nutrition programs
• Support the whole range of grants management activities beginning from pre-award assessments, monitoring/compliance visits and close-out procedures
• Communicate Dangote Foundation grants policies and procedures to partners and organize trainings where necessary
• Review partner liquidations and financial reports before onward transmission to the finance team in Lagos. Identify compliance issues and carry out appropriate actions as detailed in the Foundation grants manual
• Carry out periodic checks to ensure partners comply with agreements and MOUs, and document any variances
• Maintain grants files and ensure they are up-to-date
• Support internal and external audits

3.) Communications and Documentation:

• Maintain records of all health and nutrition program activities – both hard and soft copies
• Document all meetings and share reports accordingly
• Document case studies and success stories of program activities: visit field visits, interact with beneficiaries and get firsthand information and pictures
• Work with Program Officer to follow up and document requests for medical assistance
• Work with MEAL Adviser to ensure an effective information management system for program activities
• Ensure all team members prepare and submit trip reports following every trip out of Abuja
• Manage all letters and other communication to and from the Abuja sub-office including those relating to NGOs and government partners

4.) Other tasks:

• Support program activities including meetings and trainings
• Coordinate and host meetings with partner staff
• Carry out any other task as assigned by supervisor

Application Closing Date

27th June, 2016.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's & cover letter to: careers.foundation@dangote.com

MoneyGram Recruitment for Office Managers in Lagos

MoneyGram is a financial connection for friends and family. Each employee plays a part in helping the world transfer nearly $600 billion each year for everything from life’s essentials, to emergency needs and even savings.

Multilingual Customer Support Job at IROKO Partners Limited

About Employer:

IROKO is Africa's leading entertainment technology company. Launched in 2010, by Jason Njoku and Bastian Gotter, it is one of the most talked about African internet start-ups, thanks to its flagship Nollywood movie platform iROKOtv.



Head quartered in Lagos, Nigeria, the company has pioneered Video-On-Demand for Nollywood content (Nigerian movies) and has aggregated the world's largest online catalogue of African content, totalling 10,000+ hours.

IROKO Partners Limited is recruiting to fill the position below: 

Job Title:  Bilingual/French Customer Support Hero

Job description

TEAM MISSION STATEMENT

• To provide excellent customer service by communicating with our customers professionally and respectfully.
• To pay rapt attention to details, investigating and interpreting issues, to purpose of quick resolution.
• To convey information clearly, confidently, and politely.

Position summary 

To provide French-speaking customers with excellent customer service in French.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responding to all incoming live-chat, email, and/or social media inquiries for iROKO+ customers.
• Troubleshooting and resolving customers’ problems with our product by determining the cause of the problem, then selecting and explaining the best solution.
• Bringing any relevant issues to line manager’s attention immediately
• Consistently staying up-to- date with new iROKO+ products/services
• Providing weekly reports on customer feedback to management
• Converting potential customers by answering product/service questions, suggesting information about subscription plans, payment options and devices.
• Reviewing and making changes to customer accounts where necessary

Requirements:

Not Published

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidate should apply online.

Visit IROKO official LinkedIn page to apply

Sales Control Specialist at Nestle Nigeria Plc

About Employer:

Nestle Nigeria Plc - As the Leading Nutrition Health and Wellness Company, Nestle is committed to enhancing People's lives, everywhere, every day. Infact enhancing lives will influence everything in the society together.

A presence in more than 130 countries and factories in more than 80 research centres brings many global benefits.
Nestle believes in long term career development and appreciate how challenges and motivation will help you reach your potential. Nestle Nigeria Plc upholds the principle of Non- Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities in its recruitment processes.

Job Title: Sales Control Specialist: Distributor Financing & Operation

Primary Location: Nigeria

Job: Finance

Organization: Nestle Nigeria Plc

Schedule: Full-time

Job Posting: Jun 10, 2016, 12:14:46 PM

Job description:

Sales Control Specialist: Distibutor Financing & Operations
A Sales control specialist’s job is to manage the distributor’s financing and operations in way that ensures adequate coverage of the company’s credit exposure to the distributors.

Responsibilities:

Succeeding in this role involves

Providing the framework and managing:

• The transition of existing credit distributors who do not currently hold any collaterals into procuring bank guarantees to cover credit purchases from Nestlé.
• The alignment of the credit limits granted by Nestlé with the values of collaterals/ bank guarantees provided by the affected distributors.
• Monitoring and ensuring that all the main prescriptions and requirements of the company’s credit and sales policy are duly put into operations. You will also ensure that the right credit limits, payment terms and risk categories are maintained for each distributor.
• Managing, tracking and following-up on daily cash collection from distributors and the banks in order to ensure that the monthly collection dynamic forecast is achieved.
• Pursuing all old and long outstanding debts with the hope of recovering those debts through the assigned recovery agents and/ or Nestlé legal team.
• Establishing a framework that regularly ensures that all the required parameters (distributors B/S, P&L and cash flows) necessary to help determine the right credit limits for each distributor are put in place.

Requirements:

1. Graduate of Finance or Business related course (minimum Second class/ Lower Credit)
2. Certified- ACA, CFA
3. 3 to 5 years’ relevant (sales controlling) experience in FMCG environment
4. Meticulous and analytical approach to data
5. Good Communicator, both orally and written
6. Good interpersonal skill.

Application closes on 26 June 2016

Visit Nestle Nigeria Plc recruitment portal to learn more

Marine Officers Recruitment at Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) (5 Positions)

About Employer:

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies, operating in more than 70 countries. Their aim is to meet the energy needs of society in ways that are economically, socially and environmentally viable, now and in the future. Shell's focus on innovation and technology has made the group a leading manufacturer, distributor and marketer of refined petroleum products and has  ranked amongst the top 50 most innovative companies in the world.


Shell's core values are Honesty, Integrity and Respect in all its operations, is an equal opportunity employer and an advocate for diversity and inclusion.

Job Overview:

Auto req ID: 18107BR

Job Title: Marine Officer Bonga and EA FPSO

Country of Work Location: Nigeria

Work Location: Lagos

No. of Positions: 5

Job Description:

• Support export cargo accounting reconciliation, loading, storage, transfer and discharge of crude oil in a safe and efficient manner. Also support the offtake operation in conjunction with the Operations team
• Support production of detailed loading/discharge plans maintaining the vessel’s condition of draft, trim, stress and bending moments within acceptable limits at all times
• Maintain a safe and positive pressure regime in the cargo spaces at all times and ensure tank atmosphere monitoring equipment is available and functioning
• Produce daily stock reports of oil in storage and stock reconciliation after each tanker offtake and assist in the preparation of all documentation associated with the export of crude oil from the installation
• Liaise with external parties, stakeholders and government representatives involved in oil lifting in the EA/Bonga terminals and in all aspects pertaining to offtake operations
• Operate slop tank system, including clean water overboard discharge, in accordance with the installation operating procedures and; operate all tank cleaning equipment and supervise all tank entries and measurements
• Ensure correct operation of the radar system and carry out first line maintenance on all equipment under his control. Also, act as Permit to Work “Area Authority” for all marine systems.
• Assist in preparing cargo, ballast, and slop oil tanks for entry and subsequent return to service when required, including all isolation and cleaning requirements.
• Ensure the Single Point Mooring Buoy and associated equipment is available at all times for crude oil export.
• Assist Marine Supervisor in security matters, relief Port Facility Security officer as required
• Support loading, transfer and discharge of ballast water in a safe and efficient manner
• Assist in the utilisation of ballast systems to ensure the installation does not exceed minimum or maximum draft requirements, stress or bending moment parameters.
• Ensure that the deployment, utilisation and recovery of the offtake systems are carried out in a safe and efficient manner also; ensure that sufficient replacement offtake equipment is on board or available to minimise downtime in the event of component failure
• Support the maintenance of the Safety Case and the implementation of the Safety Management System.

Requirements:

• Valid STCW95 Deck Officer Class 2 certificate with tanker endorsement. A Deck Officer Class 3 certificate may be acceptable subject to relevant experience.
• A minimum of 3 years sea time on tankers and at least 5 years’ experience in the maritime industry.
• Experience in the operation of a crude oil terminal and Single Point Mooring buoys would be an advantage
• GMDSS qualified
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to work with minimum supervision
• The incumbent must be prepared to train and become qualified to undertake the duties of a Permit Signatory and System Auditor.
• Knowledge and experience of offshore loading hoses would be an added advantage in ensuring that hose maintenance and maintenance of spare parts is carried out.
• A working knowledge of Terminal working practices is required as well as a good knowledge of marine off take operations and the handling of crude oil and ballast systems, including the use of associated safety systems. Hands-on experience with submerged FRAMO pumping systems and inert gas generators would be a definite advantage.

How to apply:

The application is online

Application deadline: 21-Jun-2016

 Visit the official Shell Recruitment website to learn more

Etisalat Jobs and Vacancies

About Employer:
Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services (EMTS), trading as Etisalat, is a Nigerian company duly incorporated under the laws of Nigeria in partnership with Mubadala Development Company and Etisalat of the United Arab Emirates.

Incorporated in Nigeria as a private company, it acquired the Unified Access License from the Federal Government in January 2007. The license includes a mobile license and spectrum in the GSM 1800 and 900 MHz bands. Etisalat acquired a 40% stake in EMTS and is now the operator of the Unified Access License.

Job ID:            IRC2741

Job Title: Manager.Youth Market Segment

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job Summary

Assist in the implementation of strategies/initiatives targeted at Etisalat's youth market segment that ultimately maximize market penetration, growth, and profitability.

Principal Functions

Tactical:

• Keep abreast of global and local best practice as it relates to the unit/ team's activities.
• Continuously review the unit/team's activities, make recommendations for improvement and implement approved initiatives to ensure enhanced performance of the team.
• Identify required resources, personnel, funding to achieve the unit/ team's strategy.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

Operational Functions:

• Develop propositions for research initiatives aimed at acquiring intelligence on the preferences and behavioural patterns of the youth market within the Nigerian operating environment and proffer recommendations to the Head, Youth Market Segment.
• Propose new product initiatives/options for convergence targeted at Etisalat's youth market segment to the Head, Youth Market Segment.
• Develop propositions for promotional campaigns targeted at Etisalat's youth market segment and proffer recommendations to the Head, Youth Market Segment.
• Liaise with the Brands and Communication division in defining effective channels for communicating defined/approved initiatives aimed at creating awareness in the youth markets.
• Assist in the development of initiatives for market penetration and market share acquisition for Etisalat's youth market and proffer recommendations to the Head, Youth Market Segment.
• Liaise with the relevant marketing divisions/units to ensure successful launch of products targeted at Etisalat's youth market.
• Develop a customer lifecycle extension plan for Etisalat's youth market segment and proffer recommendations to the Head, Youth Market Segment.
• Liaise with relevant educational institutions e.g. universities, polytechnics etc in scheduling awareness campaigns, fairs and ad-hoc surveys aimed at promoting Etisalat's products and services to the youth market
• Provide clear direction, set targets, prioritize tasks and assign responsibilities to each member of the team.
• Assist in implementing the unit's work programs and plans in line with agreed upon procedures and guidelines.
• Assist in planning and managing the human and material resources of the unit to optimise performance, morale and enhance productivity.
• Manage inter-functional relations to ensure synergy across the various departmental functions.
• Provide leadership and guidance to team members and manage subordinates' performance towards the achievement of overall team objectives.
• Prepare/compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the Head, Youth Market Segment.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head, Youth Market Segment.

Educational Requirements:

• First degree or equivalent in a numerate discipline.
• Postgraduate/professional qualification in a related field will be an added advantage.

Experience,Skills & Competencies:

• Six (6) to eight (8) years work experience, with at least three (3) years in a supervisory role.

Please Note

You can also apply for other professional positions listed below if you are qualified:

1. Manager, Youth Market Segment
2. Specialist, Proposition Design And Support
3. Manager, BSS HLS Operation
4. Manager, Information Security Management
5. Specialist, Revenue Assurance
6. Manager, 2G/3G
7. Head, Marketing Communications

Visit Etisalat official website  to learn and apply