Jobs at United Nation Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Nigeria

The United Nation Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Nigeria announces the following vacancies:

SOCIAL POLICY SPECIALIST, NOC, KADUNA
UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of experienced Social Policy Specialist that will be responsible for the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of social policies, data base and capacity development.

HIV/AIDS SPECIALIST, NOC, LAGOS
UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of an experienced HIV/AIDS Specialist who will under the supervision of the Child Survival Manager, be responsible for the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of HIV/AIDS programmes in the Field Office.

OFFICE ASSISTANT, GS-3, BAUCHI, ENUGU, KADUNA & LAGOS
UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of an Office Assistant who, under the direct supervision of the Administrative/HR Assistant, will provide general office support to the operations of the field office in order to contribute to smooth office operations

DRIVER, GS-2, LAGOS
UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of an experienced Driver who will under the guidance and supervision of the Administrative/Human Resources Assistant provides transportation assistance, as a driver, to the Field Office, staff members and other visitors.

HOW TO APPLY
The above positions are fixed term contracts for two years.
For further details, please visit UNICEF Nigeria’s job site at and submit your application.

Closing date for all applications is 16th May 2011

UNICEF, a smoke-free environment, is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly women are strongly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Jobs at Siemens

Siemens is a leading OEM in the global Energy sector. As a reputable, international company our aim is to recruit staff with the right mix of technical and professional experience. You will be reporting directly to the Technical Head Sales and be responsible for Transformer Service projects/ business and sales of Power Transformers.

SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic identification and realization of sales leads for Power Transformer business
Manage and monitor the execution of Transformer Lifecycle Management (TLM) projects in line with budget and resources
On-line activities such as testing, refurbishment, serving, installation and commissioning according to TLM standards and procedures
Technical and Commercial Project Management in line with agreed budgets
Management, supervision and training of support-personnel
Presenting and selling TLM related solutions and services to customers
Active participation in marketing events such as workshops, exhibitions, etc

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Bsc degree accredited university in Electrical Engineering
Registration with NSE &/ or COREN a bonus
Project Management certification

EXPERIENCE:
Minimum 5 years exhaustive transformer service experience (incl. assembly, installation and commissioning)
Minimum 3 years proven track record as Project Manager or Senior Commissioning Engineer (for and on behalf of reputable OEM or Utility Company)
Extensive knowledge of different transformer brands and their typical service needs in Nigeria
Good knowledge of Nigerian power sector, market participants and trends

SKILLS:
Proficiency in MS Office desktop applications, AutoCAD and Electrical Design software
Good communication and presentation skills – ability to convince customers and decision makers effectively to buy into Siemens transformers and TLM
Good negotiation and problem solving skills
Result and quality orientation
Team player with customer service focus
Flexibility / adaptability willing to travel at short notice
Ability to oversee and train support personnel in an efficient manner

HOW TO APPLY
Email your CV with a cover letter to recruitment.ng@siemens.com

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 17th May 2011

Project Director (Oil & Gas / Power)

PROJECT DIRECTOR

We are searching for a Project Director for one of our client, who is a major player in the Oil and Gas/Power industry.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate skills to lead and mentor subordinates to successful completion of project

Carry out effective ECPM activities that require delivering a fully functional power generation plant

Understands the contract, scope and requirements of a project with focus on safety, accuracy, quality, professionalism, ethics, and integrity

Ability to meet changing project requirements and maintain auditable records

Interface effectively with client counterparts to build effective relationships

Requirements

Minimum of B.Sc. degree in Engineering or equivalent qualification (Registered or Chartered Engineer preferable)

Must possess at least 25 years of broad Project Management experience, preferable in

Engineering/power industry

Previous experience as a senior-level Project Director with responsibility for numerous projects will be an added advantage

Evidence of the practice of a high level of success on large projects/programs

Experience working within a government or quasi-government agency preferred

Good computer skills in a Microsoft Windows, Excel, PowerPoint and skills in database management and record keeping

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop effective client business relationships

How to apply

ONLY qualified candidates should kindly submit their updated CV to oil@careersnigeria.com