Job Vacancies at Promasidor Nigeria Limited

Promasidor Nigeria Limited is a major player in the Food & Beverage Industry.

Promasidor holds a leading position in the powdered milk market with its Cowbell Milk brand, which has found its way into the hearts and homes of thousands of consumers.

Promasidor is seeking the services of talented, resourceful and experienced persons to fill the under-listed vacancies:

Supervisor ICT- Support

Reports to Head ICT Operations

Job Specification

• Responsible for developing and enhancing business system in order to ensure they function more efficiently.
• Ensure the timely resolution of ICT Resources users’ problems/issues/question in a professional manner to minimise any downtime of business activities and/ or optimise their use of ICT resources
• Support Promasidor’s LAN/ WAN and Telephony infrastructure applications [operating systems, e-mail systems etc] to ensure that they provide adequate support to the users, application and infrastructure they support
• Management of service providers to ensure they deliver optimal value to the company based on agreed term
• Ensure that all “ICT hard assets” within Promasidor are as available, functional, installed and used in a secure, safe and efficient way, this includes: computer hardware {CPU, printers, peripherals, accessories, etc.}. UPS, etc…
• Manage Promasidor’s software assets and ensure up to date customisation of all desktops and laptops, clients operating systems and application.

Competency Requirements

• Knowledge of standard programming process
• Eagerness and ability to learn apply and retain new skills
• Attention to details
• Willingness to follow procedures
• Professional and effective communication skills [with technical and non -technical skills]
• Responsibility for own work

Qualification

B.Sc (minimum second class lower) HND (minimum lower credit) in computer science, information technology, electrical electronics engineering or other related course.

Person specification

Minimum of 3 years programming experience in similar job . Not more than 30 years.

ICT- Programmer

Reports to Coordinator – ICT Programming

Job Specification

• Responsible for developing and enhancing business system in order to ensure they function more efficiently.
• Understand business goals and needs in order to translate functional specification into technical specification and application functionality
• Develop new customised [portion of] business system or make changes to existing ones by researching, designing and writing with program codes that adhere to PNG standard programming procedures and meeting functional specification
• Fix bugs in previously customised solutions] document codes for fixes using available tools. Adhere to version control and upgrade standards
• Assist in resolving system problems as assigned by the development supervisor
• Resolve issues taking into consideration priorities, severity. etc.
• Work with other developers [internal and external] in finding the most efficient solutions to the system issues.
• Develop customised reports /enhanced existing reports using available development tools
• Test the report to ensure accuracy and functional requirement compliance.

Competency Requirements

• Knowledge of standard programming process
• Eagerness and ability to learn apply and retain new skills
• Attention to details
• Willingness to follow procedures
• Professional and effective communication skills [with technical and non -technical skills]
• Responsibility for own work

Qualification

B.sc (minimum second class lower) HND (minimum lower credit) in computer science, information technology, electrical electronics engineering or other related course.

Person specification

Minimum of 3 years programming experience preferably in C or Pascal. Not more than 30 years.

All interested applicants should apply as follows

• Complete the table below in the EXACT same format using Microsoft Excel
• In the subject of the mail applicants should please quote only their full names, and the reference number of the position applied for e.g. Robert Yusuf Odewale OETMECH0309
• Failure to do so may result in your application not being processed
• Applicants must attach their resume (Microsoft Word format) and the duly completed table (Microsoft Excel format)
• Forward all applications to career@promasidor-ng.com

Deadline is 1st September, 2009.

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Job Vacancies at Life Breweries Company Limited

A member of a large industries group in Nigeria engaged in the production of Beer and Beverages invites applications from suitable qualified candidates to urgently fill the following Vacant Positions

PERSONNEL MANAGER
Specification:
• B.Sc or HND in Business Administration, Personnel or Human Resource Management, Sociology or BA in Humanities (minimum or 2nd class lower division or lower credit respectively).
• Minimum of 10 years work experience in a manufacturing company.
• Good interpersonal relationship skill.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must be a member of Chartered Institute of Personnel Management in Nigeria,
• Age must not be above 45 years,


SALES REPRESENTATIVES
Specification:
• B.Sc/ HND in Business Administration or Marketing (minimum of 2nd class lower division or lower credit respectively)
• Minimum of 3 years work experience in a Beer or Beverage manufacturing company.
• Must have drive and initiative.
• Good interpersonal relationship skill.
• Ability to deliver results and meet targets
• Must be computer literate
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be below 30 years old


Remuneration:
• The Salary and fringe benefits attached to the above positions are very attractive and commensurate with what is obtained in the industry


Method of Application:
Interested applicants should forward their handwritten applications together with photocopies of their certificates to reach:

The Manager
Life Breweries Company Limited
P.O. Box 5417
Onitsha Anambra State

Closing Date: 25th August 2009.

Job Vacancies in a Microfinance Bank

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and interested persons for the following vacant positions in a growing Microfinance Bank located in Lagos Mainland:

1. GENERAL MANAGER
Requirements:
• Must have a degree in Economics and Statistics, Business Administration and Management, Banking and Finance or any other related discipline from a reputable University
• Possession of any relevant higher or professional qualifications will be an added advantage.
• Must have a minimum work experience of 7 years in the same or similar position in a Bank or other financial institutions
• Must be between the ages of 30 and 35 years
• Must be computer literate, hardworking, self motivated and must have strong drive for excellence.
• Must have a good dress sense as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills


2. HEAD OF OPERATIONS
Requirements:
• Must have a degree in Economics and Statistics, Business Administration and Management, Banking and Finance or any other related discipline from a reputable University
• Possession of any relevant higher or professional qualifications will be an added advantage.
• Same as in Position 1 above but with a minimum work experience of 5 years in the same or similar position in a Bank or other financial institutions.
• Must be between the ages of 25 and 35 years.


3. HEAD OF CREDIT
Requirements:
• Must have a degree in Economics and Statistics, Business Administration and Management, Banking and Finance or any other related discipline from a reputable University
• Possession of any relevant higher or professional qualifications will be an added advantage.
• Must have a minimum work experience of 5 years in the same or similar position in a Bank or other financial institutions
• Must be between the ages of 25 and 35 years
• Must be computer literate, hardworking, self motivated and must have strong drive for excellence.
• Must have a good dress sense as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills


4. CREDIT OFFICERS
Requirements:
• Must have a degree in Economics and Statistics, Business Administration and Management, Banking and Finance or any other related discipline from a reputable University
• Possession of any relevant higher or professional qualifications will be an added advantage.
• Same as in Position 3 above but with a minimum work experience of 4 years in the same or similar position in a Bank or other financial institutions.
• Must be between the ages of 25 and 35 years


5. MARKETING EXECUTIVES
Requirements:
• Same as Position 4 Above, but with a minimum of 2 years work experience.


6. IT SUPERVISOR
Requirements:
• Must possess B.SC or HND in Computer Science or any other relevant discipline
• Must possess relevant professional Certificate(s) e.g. My SQL, CCNP or Oracle Data Base Administration
• Must have a minimum of 2 years work experience be an added advantage as an IT Supervisor or Data Base Administrator in an IT Company or Firm
• Must be between the ages of 25 and 30 years
• Must be computer literate, hardworking, self motivated and must have a strong drive for excellence.
• Must have a good dress sense as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills


7. IT OFFICER
Requirements:
• Same as Position 6 Above


OND Holders need not apply for any of the positions advertised.


Method of Application:
If you meet the requirements for any of the above positions and you are interested, please forward your application, Curriculum Vitae, photocopies of your credentials and your recent Passport Photograph to reach the address below

The Advertiser
No. 99, Itire Road, Lawanson,
Surulere, Lagos.


Closing Date: 27th August, 2009.

Job Vacancies at Phillips Consulting

Phillips Consulting is a recruiting firm and they have a strong team of highly qualified and experienced professionals with varied relevant experience both locally and internationally.

Their work approach is based on a firm commitment to international standards of professionalism and client service.

Phillips Consulting is a recruiting professionals for one of the clients:

Job Title: Superintendent - Safety
Job Ref.: - Petrochemical Complex

Key Responsibilities/Skills:

• To advise the concerned department in planning and organizing measures necessary for the effective control of personal injuries, property damage & damage to the environment.
• To advise on safety aspects in all job studies and to carry out detailed job safety studies of selected jobs.
• To advice check and evaluate the effectiveness of the action taken or proposed to be taken to prevent personal injuries.
• To advise on matter related to plant safety inspection.
• To advise the purchase department for purchasing high quality of personal protective equipment and ensuring their availability in the plant.
• To investigate dangerous occurrences and provide action plan to avoid its recurrence.
• To promote setting up of safety committees and act as an adviser to such committee.
• To organize an association with concerned departments, campaigns, competitions, contests and other activities which will develop and maintain in the interest of workers in establishing and maintaining safe condition of work procedure.
• To carry out safety Audits in the different departments in the complex & Job Safety Analysis for various activities carried out.
• To carry out Audits of various safety management systems like Work Permit System, Safe Scaffolding System etc.
• To ensure maintenance of safety equipment to ensure its availability all the time.
• To ensure monitoring of critical safety parameters specific to the complex & nature of activities carried on there in
• To organize safety training both on the spot as well as in class room
• Preparation of safety budget
• Preparation of shift schedules & manpower adjustments in the departments.
• Liaison with government authorities for legal compliance to local govt. rules & regulations.

Other Requirements:

• Candidates should have worked preferably in Refinery/Petrochemical Complex /Fertilizer plant or Gas processing units and have led a team of Safety Engineers and Supervisors independently.
• Candidates should be experienced in Chemical, Petrochemical, Oil & Gas, Refineries and Fertilizer Industries
• Minimum of 15 to 25 Years required

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Job Title: Superintendent - Offsite
Job Ref.: - Petrochemical Complex
Key Responsibilities/Skills:

• To plan, implement, coordinate, control and monitor Offsite operations in a most cost efficient, reliable & safest way.
• Coordinate / plan daily breakdown, corrective and preventive maintenance activities.
• Budget planning & cost control.
• Technical trouble shooting of recurring or major problems.
• Preparation of shift schedules and leave roasters for staff and ensures the same is adhered to.
• Plan and coordinate all the day to day operational and maintenance activities
• Generate daily, weekly, monthly and annual reports (plan for operational & maintenance activities)
• Making of MOCs and CAPEX.
• Prepare start-up and shutdown schedules for safe start-up and shutdown. Supervise to ensure that these schedules are followed.
• Ensure that all the plant operational activities, start-ups and shutdowns are carried out safely as per the Licenser SOPs (Standard operating procedures).
• Suggest measures for improvements in existing SOPs and accordingly revise them with approval from HOD. Suggest measures or issue guidelines to Shift engineers in Trouble shooting & solving plant operational problems.
• Generate FIRs (Failure information reports) for all the process plant shutdown/stoppages.
• Report of fire/near miss incidents.
• Engage shift engineers & panel operators to effectively impart on the job training to new/ present THE FIRM staff in various positions. Personally deliver class room and on-the-job training to all staff.
• Take charge of plant emergency situations and give instructions/guidelines to overcome the plant emergency situations.
• Deploy maintenance staff to assist shift staff in taking care of plant emergency & shutdown situations in day to day plant operation.
• Train shift engineers in handling emergency situations.

Other Requirements:

• Candidates should have worked preferably in the Offsite of a Petrochemical Complex and have led a team of Operating staff comprising Shift Engineers, Panel and Field Operators independently.
• Candidates having experience in Oil & Gas and Refineries may also be considered.
• Minimum of 15 to 25 Years required

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Job Title: Superintendent - Utilities
Job Ref.: - Petrochemical Complex

Key Responsibilities/Skills:

• To plan, implement, coordinate, control and monitor Utility operations in a most cost efficient, reliable & safest way.
• To efficiently handle water treatment units, Demineralization unit, fire water systems, chemical handling for water treatment, air compressors, air dryers, nitrogen plant, etc.,
• To monitor, control and optimize Utility consumptions, Utility equipments power consumption & chemicals etc.
• Coordinate / plan daily breakdown, corrective and preventive maintenance activities.
• Budget planning & cost control.
• Technical trouble shooting of recurring or major problems.
• Prepare of shift schedules and leave roasters for staff and ensures the same is adhered to.
• Plan and coordinate all the day to day operational and maintenance activities
• Generate daily, weekly, monthly and annual reports (plan for operational & maintenance activities)
• Prepare start-up and shutdown schedules for safe start-up and shutdown. Supervision to ensure that these schedules are followed.
• Ensure that all the plant operational activities, start-ups and shutdowns are carried out safely as per the Licenser SOPs (Standard operating procedures).
• Suggest measures for improvements in existing SOPs and accordingly revise them with approval from HOD. Suggest measures or issue guidelines to Shift engineers in Trouble shooting & solving plant operational problems.
• Generate FIRs (Failure information reports) for all the process plant shutdown/stoppages.
• Report of fire/near miss incidents.
• Follow-up material requisitions/purchase orders raised for raw materials, chemicals and critical spares. Compilation of the report on critical items required for smooth running of plant and follow-up with Material department
• Engage shift engineers & panel operators to effectively impart on the job training to new/ present staff in various positions. Personally deliver class room and on-the-job training to all staff.
• Take charge of plant emergency situations and give instructions/guidelines to overcome the plant emergency situations.
• Deploy maintenance staff to assist shift staff in taking care of plant emergency & shutdown situations in day to day plant operation.
• Train shift engineers in handling emergency situations.

Other Requirements:

• Candidates should have worked preferably in the Utilities of a Petrochemical Complex and have led a team of Operating staff comprising Shift Engineers, Panel and Field Operators independently.
• Candidates having experience in Oil & Gas, Refineries and Fertilizer Plants may also be considered.
• Minimum of 15 to 25 Years required

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Job Vacancies at World Bank Group

Job #: 091453
Job Title: Senior Agriculture Economist
Job Family: Agriculture & Rural Development
Location: Abuja, Nigeria

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 2 year renewable term appointment.

The World Bank’s efforts to facilitate faster growth in African agricultural productivity and inclusive rural development in the Region require enhanced presence in our country offices; to interact with clients and partners on a regular basis, to support design and implementation of comprehensive programs, and to facilitate improved monitoring and evaluation of developments in the sector. Areas of engagement broadly include agricultural technology, marketing and value chains, vulnerability and risk management, rural infrastructure (including irrigation), decentralization and provision of services in rural areas, and policy and regulatory reforms.

The Africa Region’s unit responsible for agriculture and rural development (AFTAR) is seeking a seasoned professional to be resident in Abuja, Nigeria to lead our work in Nigeria and contribute regionally. Nigeria faces several challenges, including need for increased domestic production of food for urban consumption in light of higher global prices of imports, need to increase competitiveness in commercial production, to enhance delivery of key public goods and services, and to manage a fragile and degrading natural resource base. The Government places a high priority on agriculture, and particularly on achieving higher productivity and increased commercialization.

To support a growing line of analytical and operational work in Nigeria, an experienced professional is sought for a term position of three years with potential for extension. The staff member will be based in the World Bank Office in Abuja, and will work closely with colleagues in AFTAR already in place. Open-ended staff who apply will retain their open-ended status. The staff member will undertake the following roles and responsibilities:


Duties and Accountabilities

The selected staff member will assure the effectiveness and coherence of our agricultural work in Nigeria and in neighboring countries, together with colleagues from other units in the Sustainable Development department and the country team as a whole. Accountabilities include the following:

In partnership with AFTAR colleagues, coordinate policy dialogue on agricultural and rural issues and interactions with the client and partners, and alert management (both country and sector) to issues requiring attention;

• Lead/initiate/participate in analytical and strategic work pertaining to agricultural growth and productivity in Nigeria, including work managed by AFTAR and that managed by other units, but requiring input from our staff, such as public expenditure analysis. Participate as a team member in comparable work regionally;
• Lead/ contribute to key operations important to the agricultural sector, both within the portfolios in Sustainable Development, and more generally; e.g., budget support operations. Assure timely delivery of these operations with high levels of quality;
• Support colleagues in the country office in assuring quality of their own work and successful delivery of their programs;
• Identify and act on synergies within the Sustainable Development portfolio in Nigeria and regionally and in the country programs more generally, through intellectual leadership and teamwork;
• Serve as an active member of the AFTAR technical and operational unit, contributing to the Region’s strategic scale up of support for agricultural productivity, in Nigeria and more generally.

Selection Criteria

• Masters or PhD in Agricultural Economics or related discipline
• At least eight years of experience on agricultural development issues;
• Recognized substantive leadership in one or more of the strategic/ technical areas noted above;
• Proven operational experience, preferably in a country office in Africa, with high quality;
• Experience in West Africa desirable
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Ability to lead and work with multi-disciplinary teams
• Evidence of effective team work and client relations
• Fluency in English required; fluency in French desired

The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture, and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.


The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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