Jobs at Newspaper Outfit

Political Editor –NST 006
Purpose of the Job
You will gather information on newsworthy political happenings and write, produce and present fair, accurate and unbiased news stories.
Collect and analyze facts about political events by interview, investigation, or observation
Create, report and help produce news stories and features, based on either breaking news or on pre-planned stories that were promoted ahead of time.
Establishing sources, finding and executing enterprise news stories, building and maintaining strong list of story ideas on a year-round basis.
Develop and maintain a network of news sources providing access to exclusive local news stories.
Stay informed on newsworthy events locally and nationally.
Work cooperatively as a team member under tight daily deadlines

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication/ Journalism/ Political Science or related field
At least 2 year reporting experience with 1 year in political writing.

Person Synopsis
Ability to work under great pressure and meet deadlines. Excellent knowledge on general knowledge and world politics with great concentration on Nigerian politics
Excellent written English skills.
Attention to detail
Must be proficient with computers and word processing systems.

PLEASE NOTE:
ONLY qualified candidates need apply, and PLEASE quote the reference number (NST 006) as the subject of the mail when sending in your application.
Qualified persons who are interested should forward an updated resume to prittrecruit@yahoo.com

Our client, one of the top glossy cover Newspaper Outfits in the country is desirous of manning its operations with capable and experienced professionals to drive and achieve the company’s objectives of overwhelming market dominance. To achieve this, the company is looking to fill the under-listed position within its organisational structure:

Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Lagos
Department/Division: Editorial
Reports to: Branch Manager
NOTE: All candidates applying for any of these positions must possess an immense drive and will to attain success in this chosen career.

Deputy Reporter –NST 005
Purpose of the Job
The job involves, sourcing, writing and formatting the news
Ensuring that the pages conform to the standard lay-out (font types, font sizes, etc) & that the edition carries the correct date, edition number, weather format, marine news summary, and marine safety news.
Identify and correct spelling, punctuation, grammatical and semantic inconsistencies.
Ensuring that the pages assigned are typographically correct and use the correct type of English (British).
Measure and improve content effectiveness and usability.
Train, coach and mentor writers.
Benchmark quality metrics with industry and competition.
Checking whether the stories on the template are in proper order in terms of importance & whether the sentences used in the stories are clear and simple enough to be understood by majority of our readers.
Sending the text files (or the html files when necessary) to the IT Department, wait for the IT's confirmation that the edition/s sent are okay. Make the corrections when necessary & send the edition/s again and wait for confirmation.
Maintaining & daily updating register with the team members regarding number of pages made.
Cooperate with the rest of the editors to ensure that all editions are properly done and submitted on time.
Contribute to the Story data bank

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree/HND or its equivalent in Mass Communication/ Journalism/ Sociology or related field.
Professional Certification would be an advantage.
At least two years of post-graduate journalism experience for reporter's role; and at least one year of journalism experience for the editor's role
Experience working in a real-time news environment is desirable

Person Synopsis
Excellent written English skills.
Attention to detail
Must be proficient with computers and word processing systems.
Demonstrate news judgment, editorial and creative skills.
Mastery of journalistic ethics, standards and libel laws.
Knowledge of the various sectors of the economy.

PLEASE NOTE:
ONLY qualified candidates need apply, and PLEASE quote the reference number (NST 005) as the subject of the mail when sending in your application.
Qualified persons who are interested should forward an updated resume to prittrecruit@yahoo.com

Graduate Trainees at PricewaterhouseCoopers

We invite you to join us if you would have completed NYSC by 1 March 2009;
Are a graduate with excellent academic pedigree;
Under 25 years of age and ready to be challenged,
Ready to learn with others in adiverse organisation;
And help PwC continue to operate at the highest level of quality and integrity in our complex business environmnent

Your next step should be to visit our recruitment portal here

Apply for a position before 10 February 2009 using job reference #0168/09

Jobs at Oil & Gas services Company: Accountants, Finance, HSE

We are an innovative Oil & Gas services company, as well as Nigeria’s Geospatial and environmental services solution provider.

We are looking to attract highly able, qualified, focused, result oriented and dynamic professionals to join us to propel the company through to the next level of its growth and development.

We are currently recruiting for: Accountants, Commercial Services Manager, Operations Manager, Chief Accountant. Purchasing Manager, Chief Accountant, Finance Director and Manager, HSE / CASHES.

Candidates must possess the required skills and experience in order to apply and be considered for any of the positions below.

Accountants

Handling day-to-day financial and management accounting activities of the Company, taking responsibility for the accuracy and integrity of accounting transactions & financial records, as well as banking duties and accounts reconciliations.

Job Requirement • A good first degree or equivalent from a reputable polytechnic/university. • Professional qualification (e.g. ICAN, ACCA, ACA) is required. • Minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience. • Experience in audit and tax will be an added advantage. • Demonstrated ability to work with a team of professionals. • Good analytical, problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills as well as appreciation and working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools. (ON CREW DEPLOYMENT)

Commercial Services Manager

Management of contracts, tenders and materials procurement, as well as, liaising with regulatory authorities and providing support in the delivery of commercial opportunities.

Job Requirement • A good first degree in Engineering from a reputable University. A post graduate qualification in Business Administration or Management will be an advantage • Relevant commercial experience and skills set essential • Minimum of eight years’ relevant work experience, with at least three (3) at a managerial/supervisory level • Demonstrated commercial acumen and exposure to commercial and legal work/concepts • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office tools. (ABUJA)

Operations Manager

Coordination, oversight and strategic direction of the company’s on-going operations.

Job Requirement • A good first degree in Engineering from a reputable University. A post graduate qualification in Business Administration or Management will be an advantage • Relevant commercial experience and skills set essential • Minimum of fifteen (15) years cognate experience in a similar role of which at least five (5) must have been at an executive management level. • Extensive experience in operations management and demonstrated history of success at managing extensive engineering, oil & gas projects around the country • A solid stint and record of on-the-job training at a major, international Oil/Gas sector company will be an added advantage. (ABUJA)

Chief Accountant

Job Requirement • A good first degree from a reputable university. Higher degree(s) /qualification(s) in Accounting, finance, Economics or Business Administration (e.g. MBA) will be an added advantage. Professional accounting qualification(s) e.g. ICAN, ACCA, CIMA, ACA. Minimum of five years’ post qualification accounting and financial experience, which preferably should include hands-on involvement in management control, reporting and internal audit in a multinational manufacturing company. Audit experience in a ‘Big Four’ accounting firm would be an advantage. Good analytical skills. Demonstrated management skills. Proficiency in the use of the computers and various accounting software. (ABUJA)

Purchasing Manager

Company-wide responsibility for defining, overseeing and implementing the Company’s purchasing strategy and function, in cooperation with other business units and Company’s clients.

Job Requirement •A first degree or its equivalent in Engineering or Business Administration from a reputable university. Master of Business Administration (MBA) and/or professional qualifications in purchasing/supply chain management will be an advantage. •Minimum of eight (8) years’ purchasing experience, which should include experience in a large manufacturing concern with international sources of supply •Experience of purchasing of technical spares, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation is also desirable. •Good knowledge of markets and suppliers. •Demonstrated analytical and negotiation skills. •Supervisory, team building and motivating skills. • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office tools. (LAGOS)

Finance Director

Oversight of the company-wide Finance function.

Job Requirement • A first degree or equivalent from a reputable institution. Higher degree(s) in Finance or Business Administration (e.g. MBA) will be an added advantage. • Professional qualification(s) e. g. ICAN, ACCA, CIMA, ACA.
• Minimum of ten (10) years’ cognate experience in top/senior management position. • Experience setting-up and operating sound financial management control and reporting systems that will support and develop the developing business ventures of the Association. • Demonstrated ability to prepare financial accounts, budgeting and forecasting and financial reporting. • Proven experience of coordinating and maintaining the Association’s banking relationships, as well as relationships with key vendors and suppliers. • Ability to provide the Board with actionable financial information to direct the affairs of the Company. • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office tools. (ABUJA)

Administration Manager

Oversight of the general administrative function.

Job Requirement • Bachelor’s degree from a reputable university or equivalent, and preferably membership of Human Resources or any other relevant professional body. • MBA or higher degrees in Social Sciences will be an advantage. • At least eight (8) years’ relevant experience in a commercial environment. • Previous experience in planning, coordinating and managing activities relating to the provision of general logistic support services to offices and residences with regards to employees, officials, materials and equipment. • Good understanding of the management of business support services and co-ordination of policies, processes and procedures for business support services. • Demonstrated ability to develop, recommend and implement personnel policies and procedures, compensation and performance evaluation programmes. • Previous experience of developing and implementing human resources and general administration policies is essential. (ABUJA/LAGOS)

Manager, HSE / CASHES

Provision of HSE leadership, development and implementation of HSE policies and procedures in line with the company’s overall strategic goals and objectives.

Job Requirement • A good first degree in Engineering or Geosciences, including industry recognized HSE qualifications • Minimum of eight (8) years’ relevant experience in a similar function in downstream oil and gas industry, of which at least three (3) must have been at a managerial/supervisory level • Ability to evaluate and mitigate Health, Safety and Environmental implications of projects • Excellent knowledge of health, safety and environmental management systems • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement HSE policies and procedures • Knowledge of the standards and codes of practice relating to Health, Safety and Environment in the industry • Knowledge of exploration activities like Geophysical survey, drilling, etc. will be an advantage. (ON CREW DEPLOYMENT)

How to Apply

Suitable candidates can apply by sending in their detailed CV, with the job applied for in the subject line to brilliantcareers@gmail.com