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

Vacancy for Stores Officer at a Reputable Company

A Reputable Company in Lagos is in need of suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below.

Position: Stores Officer

Qualification:

• Applicant must possess B.Sc or HND in Accounting
• Minimum of 3 years cognate Experience in a similar capacity and in a reputable organization.
• Must be Computer Literate and proficient in all relevant software.

How to Apply

All applications with curriculum vitae to be received on or before 10^th May, 2011 and should  be addressed to:

The Advertiser:
Advert No. 2014
PMB1217 Oshodi,
Lagos or by E-mail to storerecruit2011@yahoo.com

Vacancy for General Manager, Accountant, Marketing Executive at a New Radio Station

Vacancies: General Manager, Accountant, Marketing Executive

A New Radio Station has just berthed in Port Harcourt and we are looking for qualified professionals to fill the positions below:

Position:     General Manager: (Operations/ Administration)

Requirement:

• Candidates must have at least B.Sc, with five (5) years Organizational experience in Media or broadcasting.

Position:     Accountant: (Operations/ Administration)

Requirement:

• Candidates must have at least B.Sc in Accounting must have minimum of five (5) years experience.

Position:     Marketing Executive: (Operations/ Administration)

Requirement:

• Candidates must have at least diploma in marketing and management, also must have three (3) years experience

How to Apply:
e-mail addresses: imainconsult@yahoo.com or imainconsult@gmail.com

C.V.s Must Submitted on 5^th May 2011. Indicate position applied for at the corner of your C.V. Short-listed candidates would be contacted

Job Vacancy for Project Coordinator at UN Women

We require suitable qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Position:              Project Coordinator
Post Level:           SC
Duty Station:       Abuja
Type of Contract:         Services Contract

Background:
With the bilateral support of the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), UN Women is implementing a two-year programme, Action to Promote the Legal Empowermen in the Context of HIV/AIDS, to reduce the vulnerability and mitigate the impact of HIV and AIDS on women in Sub-Saharan Africa through improved access to property and inheritance rights.

Ample research and evidence suggest that women who own properly or otherwise control economic assets tend to have higher incomes, a secure place to live and greater bargaining and decision-making power within their households. These factors enable women to better protect themselves from risks of HIV transmission and infection, to negotiate safer sex and to avoid the need to engage in transactional sex. At the same time, increasing economic assets and ensuring women’s rights through access and recourse to legal mechanisms empowers women living with or affected by HIV/AIDS to cope with the impact of AIDS on their families and communities, particularly after the loss of the main breadwinner.

To catalyze strategic action, UN Women established a small grants mechanism, the Fund for Women’s Property and Inheritance Rights in the Context of HIV/AIDS, targeting community-based and grassroots organizations and networks working at the intersection of women’s property and inheritance rights. A Call for  Proposals was launched in 2010 attracting nearly 650 applications. Of these, twenty grantees in nine countries in Sub-Saharan Africa have been selected.

UN Women is seeking a project Coordinator to coordinate and support the day-to-day management of the Fund at regional and country levels. S/he will report directly to the Fund Programme Manager. The Gender Equality and HIV/AIDS Section at HQ will provide programme oversight and technical guidance to the Fund Secretariat.

Responsibilities:
Fund Management

• Ensure and coordinate the provision of technical guidance to grantees with UN Women’s Gender Equality and HIV/AIDS Section and Africa Region as requested.
• Establish a roster of regional technical experts and consultants in the area of WPIR and HIV to support grantees’ programme implementation.
• Coordinate closely with sub-regional HIV/AIDS focal points, operations managers and finance officers to ensure efficient disbursement and to track funds for all grantees
• Create and maintain complete set of files for each grantee, including proposal, grant agreement, performance monitoring frameworks, monitoring reports, progress and financial reports, as well as key communications.
• Liaise with and coordinate communications with Sub-Regional Offices (SROs) and Country Offices (COs) on other requests for assistance and follow up.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Coordinate with sub-regional M and E officers and Country the provision of technical assistance to grantees for the development of project-level performance monitoring frameworks
• Review grantees’ project-level performance monitoring frameworks to ensure alignment with guidelines and programme-level framework
• Coordinate with relevant Country Office local persons to monitor progress and to ensure grantee activities and outputs are in line with agreed workplans and programme. Ensure at least one monitoring visit to each grantee and timely submission of monitoring reports by Country Offices.
• Review reports and identify appropriate and timely follow up support

Provide relevant research, coordination and logistical support to evaluation team

Knowledge management and Communications

• Work closely with UN Women’s Gender Equality and HIV/AIDS Section to strengthen information information-sharing and organizational learning among and between grantees, SROS, Cos, UN Women and external partners
• In collaboration with Gender Equality and HIV/AIDS Section, explore and identify appropriate and relevant platforms of knowledge exchange as an opportunity for grantees to share project achievements, challenges and lessons learned with each other and to enable UN Women to provide substantive technical support
• Take the lead in initiating and facilitating lessons learning among grantees
• Contribute to the development of knowledge products. Provide and analyze qualitative evidence to demonstrate impact of grantee projects to UN Women’s various stakeholders and to stimulate learning about effective strategies for advancing women’s legal empowerment in the context of HIV/AIDS policy and programmes.
• Coordinate project visibility initiatives, including identifying appropriate forums for UN Women and/or grantees, providing support for their substantive participation, and conducting publicity and media outreach at national, regional giobal levels in conjunction with Gender Equality and HIV/AIDS Section, Africa Region and HQ Communications.

Donor Reporting

• Develop results-based reporting template and guidelines and disseminate to grantees via UN Women Country Offices.
• Work closely with country offices to ensure timely submission of grantees’ progress and financial mid-term and final reports
• Aggregale grantees’ results and draft comprehensive mid-term and final narrative donor reports for submission to Gender Equality and HIV/AIDS Section, liaising as necessary with country offices and/or grantees.

Competencies:
Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN values and ethical standards
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNIFEM
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism

Functional Competencies:

• Strong planning, goal setting and prioritization skills
• Results based management and quality delivery of outputs in accordance with time and budget
• Ability to lead and mobilize staff and partners towards shared goals
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with partners at all levels
• Strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills and capacity to write clearly and concisely
• Solid IT skills
• Familiarity with UN Women and broad knowledge and understanding of the UN system

Qualifications:

• Advanced university degree in Political Science, International Development Studies, Law and/or Gender/Women’s Studies

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience, including experience in formulation, management and evaluation of programmes in developing countries with a gender approach.
• Experience in coordinating donor projects and working with multiple implementing partners
• In-depth knowledge of programming on gender equality and HIV
• Familiarity with bilateral and multilateral donor organizations and civil society organizations
• Excellent organizational, process management, and coordination skills
• Proven experience in financial and administrative management functions
• Superior writing and communication skills.

Languages:
Fluency in English required
Proficiency French preferred

Duration
The consultancy will cover a period of 12 months, commencing June 2011

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should forward their updated CV and a short covering letter to unwomen.ng@unwomen.org (with subject line titled “WPIR-HIV Coordinator”) on or before 17^th May 2011. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.