Technical Director at Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI)

Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) is the Nigerian sub-set of the global Extractive Industries Transparency initiative (EITI) that aims to improve transparency in transactions between governments and companies operating in the extractive industry sector in a bid to strengthen NEITI’s Technical capacity and provide direction for the Technical Department, NEITI requires the services of highly motivated expert to fill the position below

Position:     Director Technical

The Director Technical will be required to:

• Develop operational policies and procedures in line with industry practice that will guide and facilitate the review of the annual industry audit reports.
• Provide expertise, leadership and technical support as regards to the core function of the Extractive industries sector’s annual audit being managed and initiated by the secretariat.
• Design, develop and monitor the implementation of a technical capacity building strategy that will facilitate the building of the technical competence of in-house skill and other relevant stakeholders in understanding and interpreting key issues identified and or highlighted by the annual audits conducted by the secretariat.
• Conduct periodic technical systems assessment and review of activities to evaluate the quality and consistency of the annual audit reports submitted to the secretariat to provide second opinion and ensure accuracy of the reports
• Design, Develop and implement a framework for tracking allocation, disbursement and application of revenues from the extractive sector
• Develop strategies for monitoring accountability, transparency and due process in the revenue flow of the extractive industry.
• Guide, supervise, coordinate and oversee all the activities of the Department and ensure adequate utilization of human, material and other resources,
• Develop and monitor implementation of adequate documentation and training of the department’s staff.
• Define overall operational plan for the management of the day-to-day technical related issues or the organization.
• Manage cross-functional relationships with other departments and units.

Educational Qualification

• Candidates should possess Bachelor’s degree Geology, Engineering, Economics, Accountancy, Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering or Petroleum Economics. Also,  Master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum
• Economics, Geosciences or any other field directly related to extractive industry operations is required.  Additional professional qualification in Public Finance or Accounting will be an additional advantage,

Experiences

• Candidates should also posses at least 15 years post-qualification, relevant experience, 5 of which should be at top management level in extractive industry operations or Public Finance,
• The candidate should have in-depth experience and knowledge of the reform initiatives/ Governance in the extractive industries sector.
• Specific knowledge required for the position include Public financial Management, Good Corporate Governance Principles, Intricacies of Extractive industries Operations and Regulation, Auditing of Extractive Industries, Strategic plan development and implementation. Employee Performance Management Change Management, Project Management etc.

Method of Application:
Qualified and Interested candidates should forward their application showing clearly how they meet the requirements for the position along with their resume (as a single word document) using the title of the position and name of the candidate as the subject of the mail to recruitment@neiti.org.ng on or before 21^st June 2011. Detailed Job profile is available at www.neiti.org.ng .

Vacancy for Rector at Federal Polytechnic Bali, Taraba

Applications are invited from suitable qualified candidates for the post of Rector of the Federal Polytechnic Bali, Taraba State, in compliance with the provisions of the Federal Polytechnics (Amendment) Act on the appointment of a substantive Rector

The Federal Polytechnic, Bali is a new Polytechnic located in Bali town of Bali Local Government area of Taraba State, The Polytechnic was established by the Federal Government of Nigeria in 2007 to improve the quality of Training of Nigerian youths particularly in the areas of Technology, Applied Sciences. Commerce and Management and in such other fields of applied learning relevant for the middle and higher level manpower needs of the Nigerian economy. The Polytechnic which started operations in 2009 has already commenced academic activities; it runs various programmes at the National Diploma and Certificate Levels.

Position: Rector

The Rector shall be the Chief Executive of the Polytechnic and shall be charged with general responsibility for matters relating to the day-to-day management and operations of the Polytechnic.

He is the Chief Academic, Administrative and Accounting officer and has powers to exercise general authority over staff and students, and is also responsible for discipline in the Polytechnic subject to the general control of the Governing Council.


Requirements for the Post
An applicant for the post of Rector should:

1. At least be a Chief Lecturer with a minimum of five years experience on that rank from the Polytechnic Education system with a Ph.D from a recognized University
2. Exhibit evidence of strong academic and Administrative leadership,
3. Show evidence of membership of reputable professional body(ies).
4. Produce evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals as well as evidence of presentations at educational conferences, seminars and/or workshops,
5. Produce evidence of Funds/Research Grants attracted to the Polytechnic.
6. Be proficient in ICT
7. Provide report of medical fitness (from a Government Hospital)

The successful candidate must not be more than 55 years at the time of assumption of duty,


Terms of Appointment/Conditions of Service:

The appointment is for a term of four (4) years in the first instance and renewable (subject to satisfactory performance) for another term of four (4) years and no more The salary is consolidated and the appointee shall enjoy other benefits as may be approved by the federal Government from time to time:



Method of Application.
Applicants are requested to attach to their applications Twenty (20) type-written copies of their curriculum vitae giving details in the following order

• Full Name (surname underlined)
• Date and place of birth
• State of Origin/local Government
• Nationality
• Marital Status
• Number and ages of children
• Current address of (postal telephone, e-mail)
• Educational Institutions attended with dates
• Academic/Professional qualification obtained with dates
• Membership of professional bodies/Associations
• Academic/Scholarly Publications
• Previous employments and posts held with dates
• Present employment, status and salary
• A statement of his/her vision for the Polytechnic In the next four years
• Date available to assume duty if appointed.
• Names and addresses of three (3) referees who are to forward confidential reports on the applicant directly to the Registrar. Such referee should be able to attest to the candidate’s claims of academic and managerial capabilities as well as their character.

Invited candidates must be able to support every claim with documentary evidence/where applicable) and bring originals of all their credentials to the interview.
All applications are to be submitted in sealed envelopes marked “Post of Rector” at the top left hand corner, to reach
The Registrar
Federal Polytechnic, Bali
P.M.B. 05
Bali
Taraba State

Not Later than 20^th June, 2011