The First Rule for a Successful Job Search

Don’t dream of an enviable career with fat bonuses and allowances without doing the first thing you ought to do. Otherwise all your dream will amount to wishful thinking that will never materialize to anything.
You want a good job? Everybody wants that. But certain actions you take may work against you getting what you want.
Actions such as applying for any and every job vacancy you see that is remotely related to your field may not help you. Just as in every other matters related to business and life, focus is needed in your job search.
the first rule in Job search
Define Your Dream Job
You may or may not have a job right now but you need to have a picture of the kind of job you will love to do most. Define the type of compensation you would love to take home. Specify the kind of field you want to work in and even make a well researched list of companies or organizations you’ll love to work for.
What you are reading here is not fiction . It is something that will help you channel all of your energy and time into getting the type of job you want.
Unless you are not the ambitious and hungry type do not settle for just any job. There are jobs that lead to nowhere. There are places you can work in for years without prospect of growth. You have to plan your career. You don’t climb to become a CEO of a billion naira organization by chance. You have to have a plan no matter how sketchy.
When you define your career hopes you’ll know where you are headed and you’ll know where exactly to meet people and network.
There is no sense in joining the crowd. Follow a focused and determined path. Remember, most valuable jobs are not openly advertised and even they are, those who have the right network and insider information get the jobs easier than the rest of thousands who don’t really know where they are going or what is happening.
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External Auditor at Federal Uni. of Tech. Owerri

FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY OWERRI
VACANCY FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF UNIVERSITY EXTERNAL AUDITOR
1.0    The Federal University of Technology, Owerri, hereby invites eligible audit firms to apply to be considered for appointment as External Auditor to the University.
2.0    Pre-Qualification Requirements
The interested audit firms are invited to submit the following documents in their applications:
i.    Tax clearance certificate for the last 3 years
ii.    Evidence of company registration with Corporate Affairs Commission
iii.    Evidence of company registration with relevant professional body(ies) in Nigeria and or diaspora/ international
iv.    Verifiable list of similar and other audit jobs successfully done with their locations and dates. Please include copies of letters of such appointments
v.    Avowed applicable auditing methods, equipment and materials to be used. State whether these are indigenous/ privately patented, on lease, hired or owned;
vi.    List of names of professionals to used, their qualifications and years of experience, enclose photocopies of professional certificates where applicable
3.0 Conditions and Procedure for Application
All interested audit firms must be registered as consultants and must pay a non-refundable fee of N30,000.00 at the Bursary Department. The copy of the above receipts must be enclosed with the pre-qualification requirement for the application to be submitted.
4.0    SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION
Interested audit firms must be 2(two) separate copies in wax sealed envelopes and marked “External Auditor Application on the right hand side of the envelope and addressed to:
“The Registrar / Secretary
Governing Council
Federal University of Technology
Owerri”
Thereafter, the submissions will be opened 2 weeks from the date of this advertisement in the presence of all interested audit firms or their accredited representatives.
5.0    The University shall not enter into any correspondence with any unsuccessful firm.
C.O. Omeire, mni, FNIM
Registrar

Programme Officer Fellowships at AGRA

AGRA
GROWING AFRICA’S AGRICULTURE
PROGRAM OFFICER FELLOWSHIPS
The Alliance for a Revolution in Africa (AGRA) is a not not-for-profit organization formed in 2006 to work with Africa governments, farmers, donour, NGOs and the private sector to reduce hunger and poverty in Africa through agricultural development targeted at resource poor farmers. AGRA has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya and an office in Accra, Ghana.
AGRA is seeking to recruit a highly competent and experienced to fill the position of Programm Officer – Fellowships. The position will be based in Accra, Ghana, on a three renewable contract and will report to the AGRA Vice President, Policy and Partnerships.
SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Developing a regional postgraduate training progam in agricultural and applied economics (CPTAAE) including the curriculum and identifying departments and universities to host it;
Identifying capacity building needs in agricultural and applied economics as well as policy analysis;
Developing a Fellowship Program to support the building of national capacities in policy analysis and advocacy;
Identifying potential students to be trained under the CPTAAE program and also identifying and recruiting policy Fellows and Senior Policy Fellows to be posted to national policy institutions;
Contributing towards the development of a comprehensive policy strategy for AGRA and evaluating national and regional agricultural policies across AGRA targeted-countries;
Assisting national governments in the design and implementation of pro-poor policies for accelerating large scale uptake of green revolution technologies; and
Supporting the building of national policy advocacy platforms for influencing agricultural policy formulation and monitoring and evaluating impacts of the CPTAAE and Policy Fellows Programs.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
A Master’s degree in agricultural economics, public administration or economics, with a strong research and publications background as well as teaching experience at university level. A PhD in Agricultural Economics or a related field will be a strong advantage;
Five years experience in designing university level graduate training courses and fellowship programs as well as designing implementing agricultural policies in support of smallholder agriculture;
Experience in working within national, African regional or international organizations at senior policy levels will be an advantage;
Experience in engaging in policy dialogue at high-levels in governments, with a strong capacity to help influence development agenda;
Proven leadership and administrative skills;
Ability to travel and work in high pressure multicultural environments while delivering high impact results;
Fluency in English and a working knowledge of French; and
Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
For more information, application can visit the AGRA website: www.agra-alliance.org
Applicants should submit their application with detailed CV, stating current position, remuneration, e-mail and telephone contacts, quoting reference number POF – 03/11 on both the application letter and envelope. To be considered your application must received by 25th March 2011 addressed to:
The Director, Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Deloitte Place, Muthangari, Waiyaki way
P.O.Box 40092 – 0100 NAIROBI
Tel: +254 (020) 4230 000
Email: agra@deloitte.co.ke

Registrar at University of Maiduguri

UNIVERSITY OF MAIDUGURI RECRUITS REGISTRAR
In accordance with relevant provisions of the Universities Act (No. 11) of 1993 thereof, the governing Council of University is calling on interested candidates with requisite qualifications and experience to apply for the position below at University of Maiduguri.
POSITION: REGISTRAR
REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates must possess a minimum of first degree from a recognized University with not less than 15 years post qualification experience in Administrative capacities preferably in a University.
SCHEDULE
The Registrar is the Chief Administrative Officer of the University responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day to day Administrative work of the University. The Registrar is also the Secretary to the Council, the Senate, congregation and convocation.
SALARY
Successful candidates for the position shall be placed on HATISS 15. Other relevant privileges and allowances are as directed by Council from to time.
CONDITIONS OF APPLICATION
The appointment shall be for a period of five years and may be re-appointed for further period of five years and no more.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Applicants for the post should forward 15 copies of their typed applications and attach photocopies of Certificates claimed in the Curriculum Vitae. The C.V. should at least include such personal details like names (Surname first), date and place of birth, nationality, current and permanent home addresses, educational institutions attended (and qualifications) with dates, working experience, present post and salary. Candidates should also include the names and addresses of three Referees, one of whom must be in a position to comment on the applicant’s professional and administrative abilities to:
The Vice-Chancellor
University of Maiduguri
P.M.B 1069
Maiduguri
Borno State
The applications should gear “Application for the Post of Registrar” boldly written in the top left hand corner of the envelope. Applicants should ask their Referees to send their reports directly to the Vice-Chancellor at the address above. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
CLOSING DATE: Applications should reach the Vice-Chancellor on or before 11th April 2011

World Bank Exciting Vacancy

JOB #    110298
JOB TITLE    SENIOR ENERGY SPECIALIST
JOB FAMILY    ENERGY AND MINING
LOCATION    ABUJA, NIGERIA
APPOINTMENT    LOCAL HIRE
CLOSING DATE    04-Mar-2011
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS    English [Essential]
APPOINTMENT TYPE
BACKGROUND / GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Note: If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a renewable term appointment.
AFTEG intends to recruit a Senior Energy Specialist for a position based in Abuja, Nigeria to support the in-country activities of the World Bank.  The position reflects the Bank’s growing work program in West Africa, in general, and the increased bank support to the Nigerian Power sector reform, in particular.
The Sustainable Development (SD) Department covers Infrastructure (Transport, Energy, Urban, Water and Sanitation), Rural Development, Environment and Natural Resources Management. This department accounts for a substantial part of World Bank operations in the Africa region.  The Africa region energy program is rapidly growing with several operations under preparation and supervision, complemented by some sector work supporting country policy dialogue.
The focus of the candidate will be in the area of power and gas sector reform, utility investment programming, rural electrification, renewable energy and energy efficiency.  Knowledge of related financial issues/instruments and familiarity with Oil sector issues in Nigeria is desirable. The selected candidate will undertake frequent travel within Nigeria and throughout the Sub-saharan Africa region.
The key issues in the Nigeria Energy Sector include:
•    Significant Supply deficits and unreliable electricity supply negatively impacts competitiveness of existing private sector and deters new business and investment; With about 3,800 MW of available generation supplied through the grid against an estimated demand of 10,000 MW, Nigeria has considerable unmet demand for power forcing a majority of the population and almost all private enterprises to resort to self generation at a high cost to themselves and the economy.
•    Limited Gas supply infrastructure and upstream gas treatment investments reduce the pace of expansion of Nigeria’s gas fired generation capacity.
•    High technical losses and poor commercial performance reduce the financial viability of the sector and the ability to fund much needed generation capacity expansion and quality of service  improvements.
•    Low access to electricity in rural areas limits economic activities, quality of social services and improvements in quality of life.  Supply shortfalls have meant that only about 40% of the population has access to electricity – around 90 million people continue to live in the dark.
Energy efficiency and Renewable Energy will be important components of plans to diversify away from heavy dependence on domestic gas for power generation and expand access to power in rural areas.
Note: If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 2 year renewable term
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