International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Vacancy : Project Documentation Officer

IITA, an international non-profit agricultural research-for-development (R4D) organization currenltly recruits for the position of a Project Documentation Officer . We were established in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and a member of the CGIAR Consortium. Our R4D approach is anchored on the development needs of the tropics. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa.

 

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for the internationally recruited position of:

 

Job Title: Project Documentation Officer

 

Ref No: NRS/2015/00000001

Location: Nigeria

 

Responsibilities

• Review project documents and take action on specific issues that may arise during the project life.
• Provide effective administrative support at the initiation and execution stages of projects with the view to improving performance.
• Liaise with scientists to ensure that project reports are promptly received by sending email reminders to them weekly.
• Ensure that all technical reports follow the right format specified by the donor.
• Facilitate the review and editing of project’s technical reports.
• Submit technical reports to donors.
• Upload submitted technical reports on the project database (ProMIS), i.e. to donors and from partners.
• Assist in preparing reports for IITA Management and Board of Trustees.
• Assist in ensuring that the database is kept up to date with accurate data, reports and other project documents.
• Work closely with the project Database Assistant to take over her tasks in her absence or when work pressure demands.
• Work in close cooperation with other PAO team members to achieve the unit’s objectives.
• Retrieve information from both paper files and database to resolve queries.
• Such other duties, properly assigned, as may be occasioned by the exigencies of the service.

Qualification and Experience

• B.Sc. in Business Administration, or any related discipline with at least 6 years of relevant experience with 3years in a multicultural environment.

General Information

• We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
• (2-year renewable Contract).

Application Closing Date

4th March, 2015.

 

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format. The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant's current or previous organization or applicant's direct Supervisor/Superior officer at work and evidence of current remuneration package.

 

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Total Nigeria Plc Fresh Graduate Recruitment for Solar Project Engineers

Total Nigeria is recruiting for the position of  Fresh Graduates for Solar Project Engineers. We are a major energy player on the global stage, we are organized around an integrated model that promotes synergies among our businesses.

 

Our employees drive our success. With our diverse professions, worldwide presence and cutting-edge expertise, we can hire the best talent and offer our employees exciting career opportunities that enable them to grow both personally and professionally.

 

Give your best to better energy and make the commitment with Total. With over 500-plus professions in 130 countries, we offer high safety and environmental standards, strong ethical values, an innovation culture and wide-ranging career development. Be part of the global team whose mission is already shared by 100,000 employees: to make energy better each and every day.

 

TOTAL is recruiting for its subsidiary in Nigeria, Total Nigeria Plc, a VIE - Solar Project Engineer.

 

Job Title: International Programme for Juniors (VIE) - Solar Project Engineer (M/F)

 

Auto req ID: 222BR

Workplace Location: Lagos (NGA)

Employment type: VIE

Experience level required: 0 - 3 years

Functional discipline: Industrial Projects

Branch: Marketing & Services

Proposed start date: July 2015

Interview location: PARIS LA DEFENSE

 

Job Description

The VIE, the International Internship Programme, is a French international corporate placement programme for young professionals.

 

TOTAL is recruiting for its subsidiary in Nigeria, TOTAL NIGERIA PLC, a VIE - Solar Project Engineer. Within the Technical Department, the VIE will work to monitor the followings projects:

• Implementation of solar installations in service stations network (60%)
• Calculation and installation of solar generators for professional customers (20%)
• Calculation and installation of hybrid solar/diesel generators for telecom antennas (20%).

The selected candidate will receive a VIE allowance according to the Business France rates and the subsidiary will provide either a furnished accommodation or will grant an accommodation allowance.

 

Please check the following website to make sure that your application complies with the criteria to carry out a VIE assignment: www.civiweb.com

 

Candidate Profile

 

Education  and Knowledge:

• A 5-year degree / Electrical Engineer with specialisation in renewable energy including photovoltaic.
• Fluent in French and English.
• Project management, electrical, solar installations, layouts reading/understanding.
• Driving license required.

Experience:

Relevant internships

 

Skills

• Initiative
• Autonomy
• Open-minded
• Adaptability
• Ability to analyze and synthesize
• Rigor - Reliability
• Ability to work in a team
• Customer service

Application Closing Date

30th March, 2015.

 

How To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

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British Council Nigeria Vacancy : Graduate Regional Resources Assistant

The British Council currently recruits for the position of suitable and qualified Graduate Regional Resources Assistant. We are a 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.

 

We are recruiting to fill the below position:

 

Job Title: Regional Resources Assistant

Duration of Job: 1 year
Location: Maiduguri

Report to: Interventions and Development Manager

Purpose of job

• To manage the resources function of the Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation Programme regional offices in line with the programme strategy, implementation plan and financial plan and to client and corporate standards.

Context and Environment
Nigeria is the British Council's largest operation in SSA with offices in four cities: Lagos, Port Harcourt, Abuja and Kano. NSRP is a DFID-funded programme managed by the British. Council (who lead a consortium including International Alert and Social Development Direct.) that aims to enhance collective efforts to identify and respond effectively to potential sources of violent conflict in Nigeria and reduce the negative impacts of conflict on the most vulnerable among the Nigerian population.

 

The programme operates from five regional offices in Nigeria with a programme management unit situated in Abuja. The Resources Assistant will be based in NSRP regional office in Maiduguri and may be required to travel to other regional offices and the Abuja office periodically. The post will form part of the programme support team.

 

The post holder must have the ability to work in difficult environments, often with limited infrastructure or support facilities. The programme will link closely with other BC-managed work in Nigeria, notably the.Justice For All (J4A) programme. The post holder will work closely with the Security Coordinator, Regional Managers, Facilities & Procurement Manager, Facilities & Procurement Officer, Logistician, Resources Assistant - Abuja, Programme Officers, Programme Assistants and the finance team and will report to the Interventions and Development Manager.

 

Accountabilities, Responsibilities and Main Duties

 

Accountabilities:

• Accountable for ensuring that regional office resources/administrative functions support the operations of the NSRP regional offices

Responsibilities and Main Duties:

• Facilities Logistics Management - 30%:
• Handle arrangements for all incoming visitors to the NSRP regional office including transport and accommodation arrangement.

Main duties will include:

• Ensure transport arrangements for all incoming staff/consultants to the NSRP regional office are in line with NSRP policies.
• Ensure hotel accommodation reservations are made on time
• Ensure that staff/consultants concerned are informed on arrangement for their transport and hotel accommodation.
• Ensure that appropriate service contracts are in place for the regional facilities and necessary services for the equipment are carried out within schedule

Workshop Management - 20%:

Assist with the management of the logistical arrangements for all workshops, events and meetings

Main duties include:

• All workshop logistical arrangements are in line with NSRP workshop manual
• Procurement of workshop items are in line with procurement policy
• Undertake logistical support to designated workshops, meetings and events according to stated requirements.
• Workshop activities are smoothly carried out.

Office Management - 20%:

• Maintain appropriate filing system, accountable stationary register, and asset register (in liaison with the facilities & Procurement Officer), so that all contracts, reports and correspondence are filed properly, and all stationary and equipment are recorded correctly.

Main duties include:

• Ensure that all documents are accurately filed
• Ensure accountable stationary register is up to date
• Ensure asset register reflects all items of equipment in the office.
• Ensure that stock card is maintained for the recharge cards.

Procurement - 15%:

Liaise with all outside contractors and service suppliers concerning all services/utilities supplied to the regional office. Order all stationary and replenishables (tea items and recharge cards) for the regional offices. Liaising with NSRP Facilities & Procurement Officer. Main duties include:

• Ensure that all procurement are in line with NSRP procurement policy
• Ensure that purchase orders (P0) are raised before ay services are carried out or goods are supplied by selected vendors, and all payments and approvals are in line with NSRP policy and delegation of authority

IT Management - 15%

Assist with the maintenance of regional office IT infrastructures liaising with J4A IT Manager. Main duties include:

• Ensure that regional IT equipment are properly maintained and serviced when due
• Ensure that regional GTI laptops are functioning well and that regional staff have appropriate access
• Escalate on timely basis any IT issues to be resolved

Key Relationships

• Internal: Regional Managers, Security Coordinator, Facilities & Procurement Officer, Logistician, Regional Programme Officers, Driver/Office Assistants.
• External: External relationship management where appropriate (i.e. linked to function of role), to include: consultants, suppliers, external partner organisations, etc.

Person Specification

 

Behaviour

Essential:

• Creating Shared Purpose: (Essential) Communicating an engaging picture of how we can work together.
• Connecting with Others: (More demanding) Actively appreciating the needs and concerns of myself and others.
• Working Together: (More demanding). Ensuring that others benefit as well as me
• Being Accountable: (Essential). Delivery my best work in order to meet my commitments
• Making it Happen: (Essential) Delivering clear results for the British Council.
• Shaping the Future: (Essential) Looking for ways in which we can do_things_better.

Assessment Stage:

Interview only

 

Skills and Knowledge

Essential:

• Logistics and Procurement
• IT Skills

Qualification

Essential:

• First Degree or equivalent.

Experience

Essential:

• Not less than one year experience in Logistics and Procurement
• Similar sector experience

Assessment Stage:

Shortlisting and Interview

 

Application Closing Date

2nd March 2015.

 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

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