Tuesday 25 January 2011

Promasidor Nigeria Limited : Vacancy for Supervisor ICT Help Desk

Promasidor Nigeria Limited, Makers of Cowbell Choco, Loyal Milk, Miksi, Onga and Amila is a major player in the Food & Beverage Industry. We as an organization pay strong attention to our corporate social responsibility. We are a Customer-focused organization, with respect for all and the environment, excellent in execution and we support each other. We are seeking the services of talented, resourceful and experienced person to fill under-listed position
JOB POSITION: SUPERVISOR ICT HELP DESK
REF NO: SICT012011
LOCATION: LAGOS
JOB SPECIFICATION
Ensure the timely resolution of UCT Resources users’ problems/issues/questions in a professional manner to minimize any downtime of business activities and or optimize their use of ICT resources
Support Promasidor Nigeria LAN/WAN and Telephony infrastructure applications (operating systems, e-mail systems etc) to ensure that they provide adequate support to the users, applications and infrastructure they support
Ensure that all “ICT hardware assets” within Promasidor Nigeria Ltd. Are available, functional, Installed and used in a secure, safe and efficient way, this includes: Computer hardware (CPU, Printers, Peripherals, accessories, etc) UPS, etc. manage Promasidor Nigeria software assets and ensure up to date customization of all desktops and laptops, clients operating systems and applicants
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
Broad knowledge of information systems (Architecture & Security)
Software (Office Suite & Email)
Hardware (components of a computer, general maintenance)
Networking (IP addressing, DNS)
Systems Oriented
General Business process knowledge
REPORTS TO: Coordinator – ICT Help Desk
QUALIFICATION
Minimum BSC (Minimum Second Class Lower) . HND (Minimum Lower Credit) from a reputable university, either in Nigeria or abroad in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Electronics Engineering or other related course

PERSON SPECIFICATION
Minimum 3-5 years working experience in similar role
Apple certification will be an added advantage
TO APPLY
All interested applicants should apply as follows
Forward all applications to career@promasidor-ng.com
Applicants must attach their resume (Microsoft word format)
In the subject of the mail, applicants should please quote only their full names, and the reference number of the position applied of e.g Robert Yusuf Odewale SICTO12011
All applications must be received on or before the 1st of February 2011
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

American University of Nigeria is Recruiting

The American University of Nigeria (AUN), in partnership with The American University, Washington, D.C., seeks qualified candidates for faculty positions in the School of Business and Entrepreneurship.
The American University of Nigeria is a private university in northeast Nigeria, based in Yola, the capital of Adamawa State. Envisioned in 2003 as a model for African higher education, AUN enrolled its first class of 200 students in the Fall of 2005. AUN remains the only private, American-style institution of higher education in Western Africa. Today AUN enrolls 1,500 students and is led by a team of 93 Faculty. AUN prides itself on providing its students the knowledge and tools necessary to achieve both personal success and to contribute to sustainable development of their nation, the continent and the world.
The Institution, working through its U.S. recruiting agent, Faculty Recruitment International™, invites qualified applicants for faculty positions in the field of Marketing for the School of Business and Entrepreneurship. The desired start date is Fall 2011 when teaching duties will commence in Nigeria.
Successful candidates should meet the following criteria: • A thorough understanding of the challenges and significance of working within an institution of higher education in a rural region of a developing country; • An ability to interact effectively with both the University community and the broader community; • A commitment to academic integrity; and • Initiative, energy, flexibility, and creativity.
Applicants for faculty positions are expected to have the appropriate academic credentials (US terminal degree – PhD), as well as successful U.S. post-secondary teaching experience. Experience in Africa or other parts of the developing world is a plus.
We invite you to be a part of this exciting and unique cultural experience, and to contribute to the future of an eager and welcoming nation. Please visit the University website: http://www.aun.edu.ng/
Salaries are competitive and commensurate with experience. Housing will be provided. Other benefits will be discussed in detail with qualified applicants. Applications will be received and evaluated until positions are filled. Only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview. Interested candidates are requested to send a letter of interest and curriculum vitae via email attachment to the University’s Recruiting Agent, Hermitage Consulting Associates, Ltd., Faculty Recruitment International™: FacultyAUN@HCALtd.com

PTDF Overseas Scholarship Scheme For 2011/2012


Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Overseas Scholarship Scheme 2011/2012
2011/2012 PTDF SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME In pursuit of its mandate the PTDF is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for its MSc and PhD Scholarships as well as Undergraduate, under the PTDF scholarship scheme. Scholarships will be awarded for studies in areas listed below, in the United Kingdom and upgraded Universities in Nigeria for the 2011/2012 session. However, the undergraduate level will be awarded for studies in Nigeria only.
Application forms can be accessed online using an ATM card or through purchase of a scratch card from designated major branches of First Bank of Nigeria Plc in all state capitals and FCT, upon the payment of a NON-REFUNDABLE sum of N1,000 (One Thousand Naira Only). Instructions on how to access the form online is clearly stated on the backside of the cards.
PTDF however wishes to inform all its esteemed applicants that its Overseas Scholarship Scheme was instituted as a short term measure to address identified skills gaps, pending the outcome of the various capacity building efforts being made to enable our domestic universities effectively handle the onerous task of grooming qualitative professionals in the oil and gas related disciplines. With the numerous upgrade programmes executed by the Fund in some Federal Universities in Nigeria, the Fund intends to shift emphasis to training Nigerians in-country from next session. Consequently, only a limited number of candidates will be sponsored overseas and the rest in Nigerian Universities listed below.
LIST OF NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES:
African University of Science and Technology – Petroleum Eng
Institute of Petroleum Studies, Port Harcourt
University of Port Harcourt- Gas Eng
University of Ibadan- Petroleum Eng
University of Nigeria Nsukka- Geology
University of Benin- Renewable Energy
University of Jos- Mining & Geology
University of Maiduguri – Geology
Ahmadu Bello University – Chemical Eng
Usman Dan Fodio University – Industrial Chemistry
Federal University of Technology, Owerri – Applied Chemistry
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife – Geology
University of Calabar – Applied Chemistry
University of Uyo – Chemical & Petroleum Eng
Bayero University Kano – Electrical Eng
Federal University of Technology, Minna – Chemical Eng
University of Ilorin – Geology & Mineral Science
Applicants are hereby advised to note that only those who meet the requirements below shall be shortlisted and invited for Electronic Aptitude Test for Undergraduate and MSc, while oral interview will be conducted for PhD applicants on dates to be announced later.After the aptitude tests and interviews, the best qualified candidates will be selected and awarded PTDF Scholarships. PLEASE NOTE THAT UNDERGRADUATE APPLICANTS MUST BE IN THEIR 2ND YEAR IN ANY OF THE LISTED NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES, WHILE THE POSSESSION OF A VALID UNIVERSITY ADMISSION LETTER IS COMPULSORY FOR ALL PHD APPLICANTS. PTDF will assist successful MSc candidates in securing admission into suitable Universities (within and outside Nigeria) BASIC REQUIREMENTS
A. UNDER GRADUATE (Nigeria Only)
Possession of 5 credits in WAEC/SSCE/NECO including English Language and Mathematics
Must have concluded the 1st year of their study in any of the PTDF upgraded Federal Universities listed above.
Must have scored a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on scale of 5 or 4.5 on a scale of 7 in their 1st Year.
Must scan and attach a copy of their admission letter
Students admitted into the University through Direct Entry i.e. 200 level must have either of the following:
Minimum f Upper Credit at the Diploma level
Minimum of 10 points in interim Joint Matriculation Board (I.J.M.B) examination.
Minimum of 8 points at the Advanced Level General Certificate of Education (G.C.E).
B. MSc (Nigeria and Overseas)
A minimum of Second Class Upper (2.1) in an Oil and Gas related field OR a 2.2 with oil and gas industry experience
National Youth Service (NYSC) certificate
Applicants must be computer literate
Possession of O/level or credit in English language in WAEC,GCE and SSCE and
Applicants must not be above 35 years of ageApplicants without credit in English language as in (4) above but possess any of the following may apply
Test of English language as a foreign language (TOEFL)
G.R.E ( Graduate Record Examination)
GMAT –for Management related courses
International English Language Testing system (IEL TS) Applicants are advised to scan copies of the following documents and attach to their online application forms:
First Degree Certificate or Statement of Result
NYSC discharge certificate
WAEC/GCE/SSCE/NECO Results or provide PIN numbers on their application forms to enable PTDF view on the relevant authority’s website; and
Recent Passport Photograph
C. PhD (Nigeria and Overseas)
Applicants must be in the academics teaching oil and gas related discipline;
Applicants must possess minimum of 2.2 on first degree and a good second degree certificate;
Applicants must submit a research proposal relevant to the oil and gas industry (of not more than 5 pages) to include: Topic, introduction, objective, methodology and mode of data collection;
Applicants must include valid admission letter;
Applicants must not be over 40 years of age; and;
Applicants must include their masters degree project
LIST OF APPROVED COURSES FOR SPONSORSHIP
Applied Instrumentation and Control
Asset Engineering
Basin Evolution and Dynamics
Bio fuels Development
Computing
Diving and Underwater Technology
Energy Systems Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Remote Sensing
Fire & Explosion Engineering
Gas Engineering and Management
Gas Pipeline Economics & Engineering
Health Safety and Environment
Marine Computational Fluid Dynamics
Maritime Operations
Naval Architecture & ocean Engineering
Occupational Health & Safety
Occupational Health and Safety
Offshore and Ocean Technology
Offshore Engineering
Petroleum , Gas & Energy Engineering
Petroleum Downstream Technology
Pipeline Engineering
Power Plant Engineering
Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
Refinery Design and Operations
Remote sensing and computing
Safety Engineering and Risk Management
Subsea Engineering
Thermal Power (Gas Turbine Option)
Welding Engineering
B. PhD PRIORITY RESEARCH AREAS The PhD research areas in addition to the afore-listed MSc program areas may also include any of the following related areas:
Environmental Studies and HSE (Health, Safety and Environment).
Marginal Fields Development.
Flow Assurance and Pipeline Engineering.
Geology and Petroleum Geology.
Civil and Marine Engineering.
Renewable Energy.
Reservoir Engineering/Production Technology.
Refining Technology.
Ship Building & Marine Technology.
PLEASE NOTE THAT:
RECIPIENTS OF A SIMILAR SCHOLARSHIP NEED NOT APPLY
CANDIDATES WHO ATTAIN THE HIGHEST SCORES MAY BE PLACED IN UK UNIVERSITIES OVER OTHERS WHO PERFORM LESS.
CANDIDATES WHO ALREADY POSSESS A MASTER’S DEGREE SHOULD NOT APPLY FOR MSC PROGRAMME, BUT ARE QUALIFIED TO APPLY FOR THE PHD.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 31 JANUARY 2011.
Signed Management

Zenith Bank Graduate Trainee: Submission of CVs Online


Zenith Bank Graduate Trainee Online Submission of CVs
Zenith Bank a leading bank in Nigeria has announced Graduate Trainee opportunities for fresh graduates.
Here are the Recruitment Requirements and Procedures
Prospective candidates who wish to seek employment in the Bank must fulfill the following criteria:
  • Must have successfully completed their first degree in a reputable higher institution within or outside Nigeria
  • Must have completed their NYSC programmes or have exemption certificates
  • Must be a Nigerian or have the necessary work permits, if not a Nigerian citizen.
To become a member of the Zenith Family, a potential employee will have to go through the following procedure:
  • Submit their resumes online
  • Must have completed their NYSC programmes or have exemption certificates
  • Attend two or more interviews
Please note that ONLY those who were successful at all levels of Zenith Bank recruitment process will qualify for employment, provided there are suitable openings.
https://xceedonline.zenithbank.com/zenithonline/zenRegistration.aspx