Vacancies at Federal Department of Forestry/UN-REDD

The Federal Department of Forestry and Its REDD+ Secretariat, in collaboration with the Department of Climate Change, announce two vacancies to support the implementation of the UN-REDD Nigeria National Programme: a Programme Manager and a Programme Administrative & Finance Assistant.
These professionals will be based in Abuja, at the federal REDD+ Secretariat, with occasional travel to Cross River State (which is Nigeria’s demonstration state for REDD+).


Position: Programme Manager
Main roles and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate, implement, facilitate and monitor the overall Nigeria REDD+ programmatic work.
• Support day-to-day management and effective implementation of the UN-REDD Nigeria national programme, particularly its federal components.
• Assist with the implementation of the new Nigeria REDD+ & Climate Diplomacy initiative: and
• Support communications, training, stakeholder engagement and knowledge-management work and products.

Qualifications and experience required:

• A Masters degree or equivalent in Natural Resources Management, environmental or development economics, or a development- related discipline.
• A minimum of 10 years of professional experi­ence in project/programme management and implementation in Nigeria.
• Experience with international development programmes & partners.
• Good technical knowledge of climate change policy and projects.

Position: Programme Administrative & Finance Assistant
Main roles and responsibilities:

• Provide financial and administrative support for the efficient implementation of Outcomes 1 & 2 of the Programme.
• Support the reporting tasks and documentation of the UN-REDD Nigeria Programme and of other related initiatives.
• Undertake preparation for programme events, including workshops, meetings, and trainings.
• Support logistical arrangements for Programme staff, consultants & guests.
• Lead accounting and reporting activities, including ensuring that expenditures are in accordance with UN procedures, and that all transactions are correctly booked to the correct budget lines.
• Set up accounting system, including reporting forms and filing system for the programme, in accordance with the Programme document and UN procedures.
• Prepare programme financial reports for clearance.

Qualifications and experience required:

• A University degree in accounting, finance or related fields.
• Solid experience of budgeting, planning and reporting on foreign funded projects.
• Good secretarial skills and good organizational capacity.
• Knowledge in administrative and accounting procedures of the Government.
• Good computer skills in common Word processing, spreadsheet (MS Excel), & accounting software.
• Appropriate English language skills, both spoken anti written.

These positions, as long-term consultants, are open to Nigeria professionals.

How to Apply:
Candidates should submit their CV, with a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) that indicates the post they apply for, and that outlines how their skills and experience will suit the corresponding roles and responsibilities. Submission to: nigeriaunredd.recruitment@gmail.com

Application deadline: on 8^th December, 2014.

More details at:
http://www.un-redd.org/AboutUNREDDProgramme/NationalProgrammes/Nigeria/tabid/992/Default.aspx

Vacancies at Ondo State University of Science and Technology

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and interested candidates to fill the vacant teaching and non-teaching staff positions in the University as follows:
ACADEMIC STAFF POSITIONS
(a)        DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL SCIENCES;
BIOCHEMISTRY

1. Reader – Biomolecules, Nutritional and Clinical Biochemistry, Enzymology, Molecular Biology, Hormones, Bio membranes and any other areas of Biochemistry,
2. Senior Lecturer – Biomolecules, Nutritional and Clinical Biochemistry, Enzymology, Molecular Biology, Hormones, Bio membranes and any other areas of Biochemistry
3. Lecturer I & II – Biomolecules, Nutritional and Clinical Biochemistry, Enzymology, Molecular Biology, Hormones, Bio membranes and any other areas of Biochemistry

INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY

1. Lecturer I & II – Organic, Inorganic or Physical

(b)        DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES:
GEOPHYSICS AND PHYSICS

1. Reader – Electronic, Condensed Matter Physics, Geophysics, any area of Geology and Meteorology

iii. Senior Lecturer – Electronic, Condensed Matter Physics, Geophysics, any area of Geology and Meteorology

1. Lecturer I & II – Electronic, Condensed Matter Physics, Geophysics, any area of Geology and Meteorology

(c)        DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES;
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS

1. Lecturer I & II – Any area of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science.

(d)       DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES: Botany

1. Reader

ZOOLOGY

1. Professor (Entomology)

FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURES

1. Lecturer I & II

(e)        GENERAL AND ENTREPRENEURIAL STUDIES UNIT:

1. Reader

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
i Professor: Salary CONUASS 07
Candidates must possess:
(a)        A minimum of Ph.D. in the relevant fields;
(b)        Must have at least 15 years of teaching and research experience in the University System;
(c)        Must show academic leadership through postgraduate supervision and be able to attract research grants from both local and international funding agencies;
(d)       Must show academic excellence through publications in recognized local and international journals;
(e)        Must have at least twenty two (22) recognized publications with at least six (6) in reputable foreign journals;
(f)        Must be ready to lead various research groups within the department and the university as a whole;
(g)        Must have a considerable length of administrative experience;
(h)        Must have spent three (3) years as a Reader.

(ii) Reader: Salary CONUASS 06
Candidates must possess:
(a)        A minimum of Ph.D. in the relevant area of specialization;
(b)        Must have at least 12 years of teaching and research experience in the University System;
(c)        Must show academic  leadership through postgraduate supervision and be able to attract research grants from both local and international funding agencies;
(d)       Must show academic excellence through publications in recognized local and international journals;
(e)        At least eighteen (18) recognized publications with at least five (5) in reputable foreign journals;
(f)        Must be ready to lead various research groups within the department and the university as a whole;
(g)        Must have spent three (3) years as Senior Lecturer.

(iii)       Senior Lecturer: Salary CONUASS 05
Academic qualifications required:
Candidates must possess:
(a)        A minimum of Ph.D. in the relevant fields;
(b)        Must have at least 9 years of teaching and research experience in the University System;
(c)        Must show academic leadership through postgraduate supervision and be able to attract research grants from both local and international funding agencies;
(d)       Must show academic excellence through publications in recognized local and international journals;
(e)        At least twelve (12) recognized publications, with at least one (1) in a reputable foreign journals;
(f)        Must be ready to lead various research groups within the department and the university as a whole;
(e)      Must have spent three (3) years as Lecturer I.

(iv)       Lecturer : Salary CONUASS 04 
Academic qualifications required:
Candidates must possess:
(a)        A minimum of Ph.D. in the relevant fields;
(b)        Must have at least 6 years of teaching and research experience in the University System;
(c)        At least (5) recognized publications;
(d)       Must have spent three (3) years as Lecturer II.
(v)        Lecturer II: Salary CONUASS 03
Academic qualifications required:
Candidate must possess Ph.D. degree in relevant field.

NON-TEACHING STAFF VACANT POSITIONS

1. BURSARY
2. Bursar (CONTISS15)

The Bursar is the Chief Financial Officer of the University and is directly responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the management of the University finances.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Bursar.

Candidates should possess B.Sc./HND in Accountancy from a recognized Institution with a minimum of second class lower division/upper credit respectively plus NYSC Discharge Certificate or Evidence of Exemption. In addition, candidates should possess professionally recognized Accountancy qualifications- ACMA, ACA, ACCA, ICAN, CPA,   ANAN plus 15 years cognate experience in an institution of higher learning. Higher qualification will be an added advantage.

1. Deputy Bursar (CONTISS 14)

Candidates should possess B.Sc./HND in Accountancy from a recognized Institution with a minimum of second class lower division/upper credit respectively plus NYSC Discharge Certificate or Evidence of Exemption. In addition candidates should possess professionally recognized Accountancy qualifications- ACMA, ACA, ACCA, ICAN, CPA, ANAN plus      12 years           cognate experience. Higher     qualification    will      be an added advantage.

2. REGISTRY

Deputy Registrar (CONTISS 14)
(a) Candidates for the Post of Deputy Registrar
(CONTISS 14) must possess a good honours degree (Minimum of second class lower division in Arts, Social/Management Sciences or Humanities) from a recognized University plus NYSC Discharge Certificate or Evidence of Exemption. Higher qualification will be an added advantage.
(b)        Candidates must have at least 12 years relevant post NYSC working experience, a considerable part of which must be in University or comparable Institution of Higher Learning Administration;
(c)        Candidates must not be below the level of Principal Assistant Registrar in a University; and
(d)       Candidates must be Computer literate and must demonstrate proficiency in the deployment of Information Technology in Database Management, e-Registration, e-Administration and General Management. Higher qualification will be an added advantage. In addition, he/she must be a duly registered member of NIM (Chartered), CIPM or other equivalent professional bodies.

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Candidates are requested to:

1. For more information, visit the University website: www.osustech.edu.ng
2. Forward the typed and duly signed application with 20 copies of curriculum vitae to the University.

Notes:
The on-line application, when completed and submitted, would assign a unique identification number to the applicant. This number should be written on the hard copy application to be forwarded to the University.

1. All Candidates must possess NYSC discharge Certificate or Exemption letter
2. Computer literacy is required for all advertised positions.

Hard copy applications should contain, among others the following:
(i)         Full Names
(ii)        Title
(iii)       Sex
(iv)       Date of Birth
(v)        Place of Birth
(vi)       State and Local Government of Origin
(vii)      Nationality
(viii)     Permanent Home Address
(ix)       Current Postal/Contact Address
(x)        E – Mail Address & GSM
(xi)       Marital Status
(xii)      Number of Children (with names and ages)
(xiii)     Institution(s) Attended (with dates)
(xiv)     Academic Qualifications (with dates)
(xv)      Professional Qualifications (with dates)
(xvi)     Honours, Distinctions and Membership of Professional Bodies
(xvii)    Working Experience
(xviii)   Present Employment: Status, Salary and Employer
(xix)     Service to the Community (with status and date)
(xx)      Extra-Curricular Activities
(xxi)     Major Conferences and Workshops attended with papers read
(xxii)    List of Publications as appropriate and any other relevant information
(xxiii)   Names and Addresses of three (3) Referees.
(xxiv)   Signature and Date
All applications should reach the Registrar not later than 10th December, 2014 and be addressed to:

The Registrar,
Ondo State University of Science and Technology (OSUSTECH), Okitipupa,
Kim 6, Okitipupa-Igbokoda Road,
P.M.B 353, Okitipupa,
Ondo State.
Nigeria.

Vacancies at Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti

Applications are invited by Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) “the fastest growing private university in Africa” tor vacant positions in the following programmes;
Professors/Senior Lecturers/Lecturers I in these fields of specialization
Pharmacology

• Chemical Pathology
• Medical Microbiology & Parasitology
• Morbid Anatomy & Histopathology
• Haematology
• Community Medicine
• Electrical / Electronic Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Nursing (Academic)

Administrative Staff

• Principal Assistant Registrar Senior Assistant Registrar Secretaries
• Administrative Officers

Non-Academic Staff

• Technologists Nurses (Professional)
• Porters
• Security Guards

How to Apply 
For full details, please visit the university website: http://vacancy.abuad.edu.ng/
Applications close 31st December, 2014.
Lady Christie Oluborode
Registrar

Job Vacancies at Gombe State University, Gombe - Nigeria

Applications are invited from suitable candidates to fill the under listed positions in Gombe State University, Gombe, Gombe State, Nigeria.

1. ACADEMIC STAFF POSITIONS

Professor
Reader/Associate Professor Senior lecturer
FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

1. Department of Accounting
2. Department of Business Administration
3. Department of Economics .           ,
4. Department of English
5. Department of History
6. Department of Political Sciences
7. Department of Public Administration
8. Department of Religious Studies

9,         Department of Sociology
FACULTY OF EDUCATION

1. Psychology of Education
2. Philosophy of Education

3          Curriculum Studies
4          Education Administration and Planning

5. Adult Education

FACULTY OF SCIENCES

1. Department of Biological Sciences

2          Department of Biochemistry

3. Department of Chemistry

4          Department of Geography
5          Department of Geology
S,         Departments Mathematics
7          Department of Microbiology
8,         Department of Physics
COLLEGEOFMEDICAL SCIENCES FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES

1. Department of Community Medicine
2. Department of Human Anatomy
3. Department of Medical Biochemistry
4. Department of Pharmacology
5. Department of Physiology

FACULTY OF CLINICAL SCIENCES

1. Department of Anaesthesia
2. Department of Chemical Pathology
3. Department of Community Medicine

4          Department of Haematology and Blood Transfusion

5. Department of Histopattiology
6. Department of Internal Medicine
7. Department of Medical Microbiology
8. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

9          Department of Ophthalmology

1. Department of Paediatrics
2. Department of Radiology
3. Department of Surgery

FACULTY OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES

1. Department of Clinical Pharmacy
2. Department of Pharmacognosy
3. Department of Pharmaceutical and Medical Chemistry
4. Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology
5. Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics
6. UNIVERSITY SERVICES
7. Assistant Director Information and Communication Technology
8. Assistant Director Entrepreneurship Development
9. Assistant Director Consultancy Services

QUALIFICATIONS
Professor 
To be eligible for appointment as a Professor, a candidate shall possess a Ph.D. or MBBS and the Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College or West African Postgraduate Medical College or their equivalent and shall have served for at least three (3) years as Reader The candidate must show evidence of outstanding performance in original research, postgraduate supervision, and academic leadership, In addition, the candidate shall demonstrate ability to develop his/her discipline as well as inmate and sustain research in the University and shall be of good character. Evidence of original research output shall Include a minimum of twenty (20) publications, at least twelve (12) Of Which shall be original articles in recognized academic journals while others may be In conference proceedings, bock chapters to book, manuals, and technical reports on recognized research projects, provided that at least five (5) publications have been produced since tire last promotion,

Reader/Associate Professor: 
To be eligible for appointment as a Reader, a candidate shall possess a Ph.D. or MBBS and the Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College or West African Postgraduate Medical College or their equivalents with at least three (3) years of teaching and research experience at the Senior Lecturer level. In addition, the candidate must show evidence of outstanding performance in original research, postgraduate supervision, capacity for academic leadership, be of good character and shall be externally assessed. Evidence of research output shall include a minimum of fifteen (15) publications, at least eight (8) of which shall be original articles in recognized academic journals while others may be in conference proceedings, book chapters in book, manuals, and technical reports on recognized research projects provided that at least five (5) publications have been produced since the last promotion.

Senior Lecturer: 
To be eligible for appointment as a Senior Lecturer, a candidate shall possess a Ph.D. or MBBS and the Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College or West African Postgraduate Medical College or their equivalents, must have served for at least that least three (3) years as Lecturer I and show evidence of satisfactory performance in teaching and research. In addition the candidate should have a minimum of eight (6) publications, at least five (5) of which shall be original articles in recognized academic journals while others may be in conference proceedings, book chapters in book, manuals, and technical reports on recognized research projects provided that at least three (3) publications have been produced since becoming Lecture I. and shall be of good character.

Assistant Director Information and Communication Technology: 
To be eligible for appointment as Assistant Director (CT, a candidate shall possess a Ph.D. in Computer Science, with twelve (12) years relevant professional experience, demonstrate considerable experience in the development and implementation of system analysis, programming and data processing, show management ability and leadership qualities, and be of good character. Successful candidate is expected to teach in the Department of Mathematics.

Assistant Director Consultancy Services:
To be eligible for appointment as Assistant Director Consultancy, a candidate Shall possess a Ph D. in Business Administration, with twelve (12) years relevant professional experience, demonstrate considerable experience in the development and implementation of consultancy services, show management ability and leadership qualities, and be of good character Successful candidate is to teach in the Department of Business Administration

Assistant Director Entrepreneurship Development:
To be eligible for appointment as Assistant Director Entrepreneurship, a candidate shall possess a Ph.D., in Business Administration, with twelve (12) years relevant professional experience, demonstrate considerable experience in the development and Implementation of entrepreneurship services, show management ability and leadership qualities, and be of good character. Successful candidate is to teach in the Department of Business Administration

SALARIES; The salaries attached to the position are as follows:
Professor: CONUASS7
Reader/Associate Professor: CONUASS6
Senior Lecturer: CONUASS5
Assistant Director Information and Communication Technology: CONUASS5
Assistant Director Consultancy Services: CONUASSS
Assistant Director Entrepreneur-ship Development: CONUASS 5

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Candidates should forward ten (10) word processed applications and photocopies of detailed curriculum vitae with copes of credentials addressed to The Registrar. Gombe State University, P.M.B 127 Tudun Wada. Gombe. Gombe State.
The curriculum should be in the following format”

1. Full Name (Surname first in capital letters)
2. Place and Date of Birth

iii.        Nationality

1. Stale of Origin and Local Government Area
2. Permanent Home Address
3. Present Postal Address/GSM number/E-mail Address

vii.       Marital Status
viii.      Number and Ages of Children (if any)

1. Educational Institutions Attended with Dates
2. Academic and Professional Qualifications Obtained with Dates; (enclose Photocopies of certificates)
3. Working Experience including full details of former and present post(s) including community service where applicable

xii.       List of Publications
xiii.      Honours/Distinctions
xiv.      Extra-Curricular Activities

1. Position Applied for

xvi.      Names and Addresses of three (3) Referees
xvii.     NYSC Certificate / Discharge or Exemption Certificate
xviii.    Any Other Relevant Information

Candidates submission should be forwarded in an envelope which should have the position applied for clearly indicated in the left hand comer
Candidates should also request their referees to send reports on them under separate confidential cover, directly to The Registrar, Gombe State University P.M.B 127Tudun Wada Gombe, Gombe State.
All applications should reach the undersigned not later 31st December, 2014.

Signed REGISTRAR 

Job Vacancies at Shoprite Nigeria

Take the next step to where the sky's the limit with the Shoprite Group of Companies at our new stores in Akure Ondo State, Owerri Imo State, Abuja Federal Capital Territory and Onitsha Anambra State.
 
Job Title:  Branch Managers 
These management roles will see you: 
• planning and organising the medium and longterm activities of the branch 
• monitoring stock 
• ensuring that set targets are achieved 
• managing staff, including the implementation and maintenance of HR systems. procedures and policies' identifying opportunities and dealing with customer, staff and equipment related matters' taking full responsibility for branch success 
from a pro t-loss perspective.
Essential requirements for the managerial positions include: 
• a retail-related tertiary qualification (four-year university degree) is required' at least three years' managerial experience (Branch Managers/Sales Managers/Admin Managers) 
• previous work experience in a service or retail-related industry 
• proficiency in English (verbal and written) 
• sound product knowledge· exposure to management systems in the furniture/retail industry' an interest and demonstrated track-record in the retail industry' good project planning and organising abilities' effective leadership skills' a valid driver's licence.

Job Title:  Sales Managers 
Your key performance areas will include: 
• ensuring effective merchandising in the store ensuring production adheres to the agreed system· ensuring stock availability' managing wastage in all departments ensuring effective housekeeping, as well as Health and Safety' managing staff.
Essential requirements for the managerial positions include: 
• a retail-related tertiary qualification (four-year university degree) is required' at least three years' managerial experience (Branch Managers/Sales Managers/Admin Managers) 
• previous work experience in a service or retail-related industry 
• proficiency in English (verbal and written) 
• sound product knowledge· exposure to management systems in the furniture/retail industry' an interest and demonstrated track-record in the retail industry' good project planning and organising abilities' effective leadership skills' a valid driver's licence.

Job Title:  Admin Managers 
As an Admin Manager, you will: 
• implement and maintain administrative systems, procedures and policies' implement and maintain financial budgets' implement and maintain the loss control system 
• ensure adherence to health, safety and housekeeping standards' manage staff, which includes the implementation and maintenance of HR systems, procedures and policies.
Essential requirements for the managerial positions include: 
• a retail-related tertiary qualification (four-year university degree) is required' at least three years' managerial experience (Branch Managers/Sales Managers/Admin Managers) 
• previous work experience in a service or retail-related industry 
• proficiency in English (verbal and written) 
• sound product knowledge· exposure to management systems in the furniture/retail industry' an interest and demonstrated track-record in the retail industry' good project planning and organising abilities' effective leadership skills' a valid driver's licence.

Job Title:  Trainee Managers 

These management roles will see you: 
• planning and organising the medium and longterm activities of the branch' monitoring stock' ensuring that set targets are achieved' managing staff· identifying and solving problems relating to customers, staff and equipment· taking full responsibility for branch success from a pro t-loss perspective.
Essential requirements for the managerial positions include: 
• a retail-related tertiary qualification (four-year university degree) is required' at least three years' managerial experience (Branch Managers/Sales Managers/Admin Managers) 
• previous work experience in a service or retail-related industry 
• proficiency in English (verbal and written) 
• sound product knowledge· exposure to management systems in the furniture/retail industry' an interest and demonstrated track-record in the retail industry' good project planning and organising abilities' effective leadership skills' a valid driver's licence.

Job Title:  Stock Administrators 

You will maintain an accurate stock ledger through: 
• ensuring that all stock movement is accounted for reporting on and ensuring sufficient in-stock status at all times' analysing, actioning and reporting on stock reports. 

To qualify, you will need: 
• a university degree (preferably a Cost Control related qualification)' computer literacy (MS Excel) 
• sound numerical skills.
Method of Application

Please Note: Successful candidates must be willing to work during weekends and on public holidays. In addition to excellent career opportunities, the Shoprite Group offers market-related remuneration packages, which include attractive benefits.
How to Apply 
To apply, forward your CV, covering letter and a copy of your CV in confidence to: 
Adeola Kagho at recruitmentNG@shoprite.co.za (clearly stating the position for which you are applying) 
Closing date: 5 December 2014 

If you have not received a response within four weeks of the closing date, please accept that other applicants were more suitable for the job. The Shoprite Group promotes and applies the principles of Employment Equity and additionally, reserves the right not to make an appointment.