Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries. We save children’s lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential. Save the Children is working in Nigeria because one in five children in Nigeria dies before their fifth birthday. About 40% of children miss out on school and have to work to survive while nearly 2 million children have lost one or both parents to an AIDS-related disease.
We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:
1.) WASH Officer – Latter Day Saint Charities (LDSC) 2.) Education Assistant – Latter Day Saint Charities (LDSC) 3.) Nutrition Officer 4.) Driver 5.) Humanitarian Child Protection Manager 6.) Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning Officer 7.) Child Protection in Emergency Officer 8.) Driver
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) WASH Officer – Latter Day Saint Charities (LDSC)
Job Title: WASH Officer – Latter Day Saint Charities (LDSC)
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Contract
Role Purpose
Save the Children is implementing a 1-year project aimed at improving water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) among students and communities in in Lagos States Nigeria.
The WASH officer will support the implementation of the WASH component of the project including construction/rehabilitation of water and sanitation facilities and collaboration with WASH and Education stakeholders at state/LGA levels.
Scope of Role
Reports to: Program Manager
Staff reporting tthis post: Education Assistant.
Role Dimensions: Field office-based position with at least 40% field visit
Key Areas of Accountabilities
Objective 1: Improved access to WASH facilities and tools for girls and boys in school.
Carry out detailed WASH assessment in coordination with Education and other sectors with focus on water source development, treatment, and distribution.
Prepare designs and BOQs for water supply constructions and installations for schools and host communities.
Supervise borehole drilling and rehabilitation by contractors in the field tensure adequate quality control is maintained and project specifications and timelines are adhered to.
Supervise construction of water collection points and storage platforms.
Organize and conduct training for Water User Committees in coordination with sanitation and hygiene team members.
Perform water quality analysis during water source development and implement water quality monitoring as part of the day-to-day water supply activities.
Build the capacity of water supervisors and plumbers in the implementation, operation and maintenance of water supply equipment and facilities.
Support the Program Manager with data collection in all water supply activities for proper monitoring of WASH program implementation.
Ensure water supply activities are carried out in coordination with sanitation and hygiene activities as well as other partners implementing services in the field.
Coordinate with logistics tfacilitate procurement of necessary WASH items such WASH NFIs and other WASH materials and support in the distributions across the supported schools and communities.
Work with the Logistic Coordinator, Finance, and Grants Compliance Team tidentify and contract vendors tensure the planned activities are in accordance with the specified designs and standard.
Prepare weekly plans and schedule of work for all construction/rehabilitation sites, while ensuring compliance in meeting and reaching deadlines and targets.
Work with and support the vendors tensure all materials and equipment are in stock and any necessary orders are placed for all actions tbe carried.
Carry out field visits tassess sites at the respective facilities tensure quality of work is up tstandard.
Carry out any other assignments as delegated by the Program Manager.
Objective 2: Improved knowledge, awareness and participation of school children and community members in WASH-related activities within the communities.
Set up Child Health Clubs and Introduce hygiene promotion in schools, Child Friendly Spaces (CFS) and Temporary Learning Spaces (TLS) and host communities.
Liaise with RUWASSA and the LGA WASH departments on WASH programming and ensure that all activities are done with their active participation and support.
Provide support on WASH tother SCI programmes and initiatives when required.
Ensure that WASH is integrated intall training carried out on the project.
Carry out advocacy visits tkey stakeholders at both states, LGA and community levels.
Support periodic evaluation studies tevaluate the impact of the WASH component.
Contribute technical expertise tdonor proposals for any future project.
Carry out regular supportive supervision visits on hygiene promotion tSC integrated projects.
Build the capacity of partners and SCI staffs on hygiene promotion.
Ensure that community mobilisation approaches on the project fully integrate hygiene promotion concepts.
Engage community leaders and other key stakeholders at LGA level on hygiene promotion.
Prepare a monthly plan of field activities and share with relevant staff.
Develop and implement tools for monitoring of WASH activities (Hygiene promotion) in collaboration with the M&E team.
Timely collection and analysis of data for the monitoring of the activities
Identify the problems in the implementation process and propose solutions.
Regularly evaluate the impact of the activities and propose changes for improvement.
Prepare activities’ weekly, monthly, semi-annual, and annual reports and other ad hoc reports according tagreed timelines and as required.
Behaviours (Values in Practice)
Accountability:
Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values.
Holds the team and partners accountable tdeliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom tdeliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development timprove performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.
Ambition:
Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team tdthe same.
Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others.
Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.
Collaboration:
Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters.
Values diversity sees it as a source of competitive strength.
Approachable, good listener, easy ttalk to.
Creativity:
Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.
Willing ttake disciplined risks.
Integrity:
Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity.
Qualifications
Minimum of a Degree in Civil / Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, Hydrogeology, or related fields from a recognized/accredited Tertiary Institution in Nigeria
An Advanced Degree will be an added advantage.
Good assessment, analytical and planning skills
Ability twork well in the field under difficult and basic conditions.
Familiarity with Lagos and its environs
Experience and Skills:
Essential:
Previous experience with other local and international NGOs
Training and experience on borehole and VIP latrine construction/rehabilitation
Community mobilization and advocacy experience
Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, AutoCAD and Epanet)
Ability twork in partnership with government and other NGstaff.
Good interpersonal skills
Independence, adaptability, and flexibility with good workload management, multitasking and ability tmeet tight deadlines.
Excellent communication skills
Listening skills.
Problem analysis and problem-solving.
Proficient in relevant computer applications.
Good spoken, reading, and writing skills in English with the ability tproduce quality reports. Knowledge of local language (Yoruba) is highly desirable.
Ability twork as part of a team, flexible, adaptable, and patient.
Ability twork under pressure often tstrict deadlines.
Desirable:
Familiarity with mapping field equipment and software
Experience with emergency water supply systems
Familiarity with population fluxes and water supply management in the context of emergencies
Equal Opportunities
The role holder is required tcarry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
2.) Education Assistant – Latter Day Saint Charities (LDSC)
Job Title: Education Assistant – Latter Day Saint Charities (LDSC)
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Role Purpose and Description
Save the Children is a leading independent organization creating lasting change for children in need around the world. With its headquarters in London, UK, SC works in over 120 countries globally, including Nigeria, helping children survive, learn and be protected by improving their education, health, nutrition, protection and economic opportunities, and in times of acute crisis, mobilizing rapid life-saving assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters.
Save the Children is implementing a WASH in Schools project across the two LGAs in Lagos State funded by the Latter-Day Saints Charities (LDSCs). This is a one-year initiative intended to continue our work with local communities, schools/learning centres. LGAs, States and Federal level stakeholders in providing conducive learning spaces for all girls and boys and children with disabilities (CwDs).
The project will provide WASH facilities in schools for learners and teachers and improve awareness and participation of pupils and local community members in health and hygiene practices and effective use of WASH facilities in the target schools/learning centres.
The Education Assistant will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the Education component of the WASH in schools project across the 2 LGAs. The Education Assistant will support all aspect of training of teachers using the WASH in school manual. The job holder will document lessons learnt, support assessments and monitoring and evaluation of the WASH in school activities and communicate results to the Project Manager. The job holder will also be working closely with key stakeholders at the State, LGAs, schools and Community level within the Education and WASH sector in Lagos, Nigeria.
Under the guidance of the Project Manager, WASH Coordinator and WASH Officer, s/he will ensure that LDSCs WASH in schools project is implemented in a coordinated, harmonized, and aligned manner, in line with donor requirements and commitments. The Education Assistant will support the submission of timely and regular progress narrative and financial reports.
Scope of Role
Reports to: Program Manager
Budget Responsibilities: N/A
Key Areas of Accountability
Support the implementation of delegated portfolio of LDSCs WASH in schools Project in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements, and ensure high technical quality.
Support in ensuring that procurement and distribution of materials and equipment is timely and in line with SCI policies and procedures; ensure accuracy of portfolio inventory (assets, supplies, materials)
Contribute to assessments (baseline, endline, needs, market).
Collaborate with the WASH Officer to ensure accurate project documentation, including collection of monitoring data and tracking of progress on output indicators; utilize data to contribute to reports as requested by management.
Facilitate relationships with communities and community leaders to ensure buy-in and Do No Harm
Supervise and manage the teachers, including facilitation of training on WASH in school’s curriculum and hygiene promotion.
Provide support to the formation and training of environmental health clubs in schools.
Any other task relevant to the position as requested by the line manager.
Operational Planning and Implementation:
Work closely with the WASH Officer to ensure planning of day-to-day implementation, update on implementation, monitoring, documentation and reporting for the WASH in schools project.
Ensure timely implementation in line with the projects plans and budgets.
Ensure that the WASH in schools project implementation are to the desired standards and on time.
Maintain high standard of transparency and accountability during programme implementation while ensuring integrity and timeliness of activities implementation in meeting programme objectives, compliance with donors & Save the Children policies.
Provision of regular operations and implementation updates on project progress and challenges to allow for timely interventions and corrective actions by management.
Safeguarding:
Ensure safe programming in the planning, implementation, monitoring, and trainings, during the project period.
Adhere to the Do no Harm principles across the entire steps within the Program Management Cycle.
Program and Financial Reporting:
Contribute in the preparation of timely and high quality progress and end of projects narrative and financial reports which are in accordance to the donor reporting schedule and formats.
participate in monthly follow ups and progress review meetings to address key performance issues from the reports.
Internal and External Engagements:
Ensuring that the program experience is represented and given recognition at stakeholder meetings, workshops, donor, networks and any other engagements.
Develop and maintain regular channels of communication with partners and key stakeholders at all levels (Community, LGEA and State).
MEAL:
Effectively manage projects design and study processes which include assessments, baseline and evaluation studies, putting in place a functional Activity Tracking Table.
Ensure that the projects quality benchmarks are followed.
Collecting and managing complaints and feedback in close coordination with MEAL team and Projects Officers.
Ensure regular monitoring of projects results, documentation of projects case studies, lessons learnt, significant changes and best practices and coordinating learning and reflection meetings/sessions.
Ensure an effective programs/ projects monitoring and evaluation systems is in place.
Monitor programs/ projects activities to ensure quality, timeliness and adherence to both Country Office and international Save the Children policies and procedures.
Human Resources Management and Development:
Working together with the Project Manager, WASH Coordinator and WASH Officer to identify learning and development needs and develop specific plans to address the learning needs for his/her professional development and career growth.
Participate in monthly/weekly project management meetings to share the progress of the project with the Project Manager, WASH Coordinator and WASH Officer and seek adequate support.
Behaviours (Values in Practice)
Accountability:
Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.
Ambition:
Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.
Collaboration:
Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.
Creativity:
Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
Willing to take disciplined risks.
Integrity:
Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity
Qualifications
University Degree or equivalent in Education, Social Science, Social Work, Psychology, or related fields.
Experience and Skills:
Essential:
At least 2 years of accrued working experience in program implementation in an international NGO, national/local organization and those applying partnership approaches is desirable.
Experience working in Lagos/Knowledge of the school system and education stakeholders.
Experience with participatory approaches to education, WASH, or other related areas.
Strong analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.
Ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team.
Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions.
Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a must.
Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.
Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
Excellent time management and planning capacity.
Fluent English language skills (written and verbal) and Local language skills (Yoruba).
Job Identification: 5936 Location: Oyo
Job Schedule: Full time
Contract Length: 6 Month
Grade: 4
Team / Program: Programme Operations
Child Safeguarding
Level 3- The responsibilities of this post may require the post holder to have regular contact with children and young people. In the overseas context, all posts are considered level 3.
As part of these responsibilities the post holder will support the establishment of child safeguarding systems, promote a culture of keeping children safe, and ensure that potential harm to children (by our own staff and/or as a result of how we do our work) is identified and addressed on an ongoing basis.
The post holder should report and respond to interventions as determined by position related responsibilities identified in the Child Safeguarding Policy.
Role Purpose
Support the implementation and monitoring of nutrition activities in the ANRIN Project in the following cluster of LGAs in the States: Cluster 2; Afijio, Oyo-West, Oyo-East, Atiba, Ogo Oluwa Ogbomosho South. Cluster 3- Orelope, Olorunsogo, Ori-Ire, Surulere, Irepo, Ogbomosho North.
Scope of the Role
Reports to: Nutrition Specialist
Staff directly reporting to this post: None
Key Areas of Responsibilities
With support from the Nutrition Specialist, ensure target beneficiaries (pregnant women, mothers/caregivers of children less than 24months, children 6 – 59months) access and utilize available nutrition services.
Engage with community health focal points, community volunteers in cluster LGAs to implement quality nutrition interventions/delivery of nutrition services for the programme, which includes:
Counselling of mothers/caregivers of children 0-23 months of age on improved behaviors related to maternal, infant and young child feeding, notably early, exclusive and continued breastfeeding, appropriate complementary feeding, and early stimulation.
Distribution of micronutrient powders per month among children 6-23 months to improve the quality of complementary feeding.
Iron-folic acid (IFA) supplementation for pregnant women by specifically addressing barriers that inhibit women from taking a full course of IFA tablets during pregnancy through counseling during ante-natal care sessions.
Intermittent preventive treatment for malaria during ante-natal care by pregnant women.
Provision of zinc/oral rehydration solution (ORS) for treatment of diarrhea among children 6-59 months of age.
Provision of vitamin A supplementation among children 6-59 months of age.
Provision of deworming tablets among children 12-59 months of age.
Supervise activities of community health focal points, community volunteers in cluster LGAs.
Work with MEAL team in beneficiary verification and contribute to various project Reports.
Ensure programme approaches and implementation are sensitive to cultural and gender dynamics.
Provide technical assistance LGA teams and Health Workers on nutrition, with a particular focus on development of effective methodologies to improve health and nutrition knowledge, attitudes and practices.
Conduct follow up monitoring of nutrition-related activities and document findings to feed into improved programming.
Support strengthening of information flow between State and LGA.
Capacity Building:
Contribute to the development and/or adaptation of training materials.
Facilitate on nutrition trainings in project locations for CHFPs and CVs.
Develop training plans for Health Workers, CHFPs and CVs based on identified needs.
Documentation and reporting:
Ensure timely collection, compilation and analysis of quality data as well as production of quantitative and qualitative reports regarding nutrition activities in the Programme.
Provide technical review of programme reports in line with the M&E framework.
Work closely with the MEAL team to ensure that data are captured in a correct and accurate manner.
Represent SCI in relevant LGA level forums for nutrition in coordination with other Partners.
Contribute to communications and media work as required through correction of data and information Sharing with the Project team.
Safeguarding:
Collaborate with the Safeguarding lead to ensure Safe programming is followed in project activities, especially the ones involving children.
Ensure partner staff, volunteers and animators receive SAFEGUARDING training on an on-going basis.
Conduct Safeguarding risk assessment and develop mitigation plans for child-friendly spaces /distributions sites/vendors.
Conduct/Include Safeguarding risk assessment in programme activities.
Ensure Safeguarding IEC and ensure key Safeguarding Messages are visible in all project sites.
Report to the appropriate channels immediately and always within 24 hours, when aware of a Safeguarding incident or receive reports of concerns.
General:
Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
Health/Public Health/Nutrition.
Demonstrable ability at report writing.
Excellent communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive and empathise with all beneficiaries and their carers
Resident in and familiarity with the cluster LGAs is necessary.
Experience in community based interventions in Western part of Nigeria is an advantage
Fluency in written and spoken English and local languages.
Computer literate
Prepared to live and work in an uncertain security environment
Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions.
Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.
Skilld and Behaviours (Our Values in Practice)
Accountability:
Accuracy and timeliness in all areas of responsibility
High level of accuracy in work, and ability to analyse complex sets of relationships and situations
Holds self and others accountable
Ambition:
Creating best-in-class EA function
Future-orientated, thinks pro-actively
Collaboration:
Working effectively with stakeholders to achieve common goals
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners
Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to
Creativity:
Designing more effective admin and value for money systems
Willing to take disciplined risks
Integrity:
Honest, encourages openness and transparency, demonstrates highest levels of integrity.
Application Closing Date
14th February, 2024; 10:08
Job Identification 5937 Location: Oyo
Job Schedule Full time
Contract Length: 6 Month
Grade 6
Job Category Security
Team / Program: Programme Operations
Child Safeguarding
Level 3- The responsibilities of this post may require the post holder to have regular contact with children and young people. In the overseas context all posts are considered to be level 3.
As part of these responsibilities the post holder will support the establishment of child safeguarding systems, promote a culture of keeping children safe, and ensure that potential harm to children (by our own staff and/or as a result of how we do our work) is identified and addressed on an ongoing basis.
The post holder should report and respond to interventions as determined by position related responsibilities identified in the Child Safeguarding Policy.
Role Purpose
The Driver is responsible for the safe driving of Save the Children International vehicle, staff and Assets.
The Driver will ensure cleaning, proper maintenance of vehicles in compliance with the Driver’s handbook and safe driving standards, ensuring the vehicle is fuelled in time for trips and the proper management of the fuel supply for that vehicle.
The driver should do so in accordance with SCI policies and procedures.
Scope of Role
Reports to: Supply Chain Manager
Staff directly reporting to this post: None
Key Areas of Responsibilities
Documentation:
Maintain the vehicle log and fuel consumption documentation.
Keep the Vehicle Documents Folder up-to-date:
Support the Head Driver with the Vehicle Usage report, including trip use, mileage and fuel consumption.
Maintain a valid driver license, registration and valid permits all the time.
Control of Vehicles:
Ensure that all vehicle journeys are authorized in advance by Line Managers.
Ensure that all vehicle journeys are to be recorded in the log book at the start and completion of the journey.
Ensure that the keys and vehicle documents are kept in a secure place when the vehicle is not in use.
Ensure that s/he wears the vehicle safety belt and all passengers also wear seat belts before driving the vehicle.
On the road:
Ensure that the line manager is immediately informed of any accidents, the Accident report is filled immediately and the accident reported to the police as soon as possible.
Ensures safety of passengers at all times.
Safe transport of all staff, equipment, and materials.
Save the Children International has a no passenger policy – this relates to all non-agency personnel and is for reasons of safety, the continuance and equity of the programme.
Save the Children International may give lifts to agency and Governmental staff on occasion for the benefit of the programme – see passenger policy for details.
SCI reserves the right to refuse entry to a vehicle any staff member without identification documents or who cannot be identified by SCI staff.
In the event of a medical emergency lifts may be given on prior approval of the programme manager – see passenger policy for details.
Vehicle Checks:
Check the vehicle prior to its use in the morning and after use.
Check the vehicle before departing from work.
Check, on taking over a vehicle, that the items listed on the Vehicle Check List and the items listed in the Vehicle Tools and Materials Inventory are present and in full functioning order.
Vehicle Defects:
A driver is to check for vehicle defects, damage to the vehicle, and ensure that he reports them to his line manager. After consulting a mechanic, the line manager will make the decision as to whether the vehicle should be taken off the road for repair.
Report and supervise all maintenance and repair needs of assign vehicle.
Cleanliness & Visibility:
The driver is responsible for ensuring that his vehicle is kept clean on the outside and inside at all times. The driver is also to keep the vehicle tidy and ensure that all rubbish is removed from the vehicle after a journey.
Driver is to ensure SCI visibility protocols are adhered to at all times.
Safeguarding:
Adhere to practical day-to-day safeguarding approaches during transport of SCI staff, equipment and materials.
Ensure compliance with Transport Policy rules about transporting children safely in all programme activities.
Ensure the Safeguarding guidelines are followed when transporting staff children, children participating in SC’s activities and child or adult beneficiaries in an emergency or development intervention.
General:
Follow and abide by the traffic rules, SCI regulations, driver safety manual and any other instructions given by the Line Manager.
Maintain all vehicle’s safety equipment, as per vehicle safety kit, in liaison with the logistics officer – including first aid kit, communication equipment, tow rope and fire extinguisher.
Work after duty hours or holidays as and when required and with prior notice from line manager.
Perform any other relevant and appropriate requested by the Line Manager.
Skills and Behaviours (Our Values in Practice)
Accountability:
Accuracy and timeliness in all areas of responsibility
High level of accuracy in work, and ability to analyse complex sets of relationships and situations
Holds self and others accountable
Ambition:
Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.
Collaboration:
working effectively with stakeholders to achieve common goals
excellent communication and interpersonal skills
builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners
approachable, good listener, easy to talk to
Creativity:
Designing more effective admin and value for money systems
Willing to take disciplined risks
Integrity:
Honest, encourages openness and transparency, demonstrates highest levels of integrity.
Skills & Experience:
Administrative & General Skills:
A full and clean driving license
Should have 3-5 years’ experience of professional driving.
Prior experience as a driver in an international NGO, UN agency or private company
Ability to multi-task and work calmly under pressure is essential for this position.
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in insecure environments is critical.
Some practical experience of user vehicle maintenance.
Personal Qualities:
A proactive and flexible approach to work
An ability to work with minimum supervision
A systematic approach to work
A people orientated person who enjoys working in a team
A keen interest in self-development
A reliable, polite and professional attitude to ensure SCI is perceived as such.
Working knowledge of the Save the Children Emergency Manual, Sphere, and Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Strong oral and written English language communication skills required.
The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and frustrating working circumstances is required.
Desirable:
Any additional skills and/or experience that could be used by Save the Children would be taken into account in the selection process
A heavy goods driving license
Additional Job Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
Equal Opportunities:
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
Child Safeguarding:
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Safeguarding our Staff:
The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy
Health and Safety:
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Application Closing Date
14th February, 2024; 10:07
Job Identification 5928 Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Team / Programme: Humanitarian Response
Grade: Grade 2
Post Type: National
Role Purpose
The Child Protection (CP) Manager will be based in Borno State and is the sectoral manager of all child protection implementations in the humanitarian response in NE Nigeria.
CP Manager is to ensure CP interventions are in line with Save the Children and donor guidelines; including assessment, design and managing staff to initiate quality interventions to address violations of children’s rights to protection from abuse, exploitation, violence and neglect.
The post holder is responsible for ensuring that quality programmes are implemented and capacities developed to provide these kinds of protection to children in a range of Save the Children’s emergency responses in the Northeast.
The post holder is expected to also support the proposal writing and is responsible for programme reporting, programme design and capacity building of staff and partners.
The incumbent will support the development of the sector strategy and will represent Save the Children in coordination groups and support fundraising, recruitment and procurement.
Key Responsibilities
Lead on child protection assessments and implementation using Save the Children assessment processes and tools and the Inter-agency Child Protection Assessment Resource Toolkit adapting the tools as necessary.
Integrate quality child protection programming throughout the response and across sectors in the NE. Including in the areas of:
emergency family tracing interventions and alternative options for unaccompanied and sepa-rated children, utilizing tools within the Inter-Agency Child Protection Information Man-agement System;
prevention and response to child recruitment including advocacy and disarmament, demobi-lization and reintegration initiatives;
prevention and response to sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) and gender-based violence (GBV);
prevention and response to the main risks for children’s exposure to physical harm;
prevention and response to all forms of exploitation including harmful child labour and child trafficking; and
Ensure quality delivery of child protection programme activities in the field, monitor the progress against log frames and report on the BvA.
Preparation of timely programme and donor reports for child protection project activities in compli-ance with internal and external requirements.
Working closely with the human resources team, identify child protection staffing needs for the emergency programmes, and facilitate rapid recruitment, induction and training of new staff.
Identify child protection programme supply needs and work with logistics team to put in place a sensibly phased procurement plan.
Ensure quality and comprehensive case management systems are in place to support UASC and at risk children.
Anchor the development of contextual manuals for foster care placement, case management tools, child friendly spaces, child protection committees, for use on the field.
Ensure the coordination of case management and Child Protection Information Management System (CPIMS) database activities for quality reporting.
Ensure that the concept of confidentiality and do no harm are integrated into programming.
Working closely with the Monitoring & Evaluation team to put in place a child protection M & E plan, ensuring this links to reporting requirements, and capacity build child protection.
Put in place accountability activities for child protection, ensuring that feedback from all relevant stakeholders is considered in programme design.
Ensure the child protection response complies with the Minimum Standards for Child Protection in Humanitarian Settings, the Sphere Charter and Red Cross Code of Conduct.
Capacity Building:
Identify learning and training opportunities for child protection staff and partners and work as a mentor and role model.
Build capacities of government and ministries staff, local partners’ staff, and other core sectors for fluid integration.
Ensure that Save the Children’s work is coordinated with other agencies and the government; take a leadership role in the Interagency Coordination forums to ensure children needs of children are ad-dressed. This may involve taking the lead in the Child Protection Working Group, cluster and/or sub-groups.
Take steps to document lessons learned for wider dissemination.
In collaboration with senior programme staff, play a lead role in child protection advocacy activities targeting decision-makers.
In collaboration with Save the Children colleagues feed in learning experiences and evidence to rele-vant global child protection advocacy objectives.
Identify opportunities and material to contribute to external communications and media work, act-ing as a spokesperson when required.
General:
Demonstrate leadership concerning Save the Children policies and practices with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, etc.
Deliver high-quality results and develop effective relationships across SCI offices for quality delivery of CP programs.
Qualifications and Experience
Required:
Holds a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Social Work, Human Rights Law, International Relations, Development Studies or similar, or equivalent field experience.
Management experience (of at least 5 years) working in emergency response contexts or fragile states in the area of child protection.
Good knowledge of and experience in using established inter-agency standards and guidelines in child protection, such as the Inter-agency Guidelines on Separated and Unaccompanied Children, the Paris Principles, MRM, SC Child Friendly Spaces Handbook, and the Minimum Standards for Child Protection in Humanitarian Settings.
Experience in monitoring and evaluating child protection programmes in emergency, transition and development contexts.
Experience in capacity building and in strengthening various duty bearers understanding of and re-sponse to child protection.
Experience of representation and ability to represent SC effectively in external forums.
Experience of budget management and reporting across multiple awards
Excellent communication skills, high level of written and spoken English.
Desirable:
Good working knowledge of the Inter-Agency Child Protection Information Management System
Specific experience of managing FCDO, USAID/BHA/PRM, NORAD, GAC-IHA, ECHO, EU and other major donor-funded projects
Understanding of Localisation, promoting partnership management with local civil society organizations and advancing advocacy on CP issues and overall Child Rights Governance using local networks.
Build effective relations with government counterparts and effective engagement of stakeholders in SCI programme management and implementation.
Other:
Other duties as assigned by the Head of Programme Implementation.
Application Closing Date
14th February, 2024 – 01:00 AM.
6.) Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning Officer
Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning Officer
Job Identification: 5898 Location: Adamawa
Grade: Level 4
Job Schedule: Full time
Contract Length: 1 year
Reports to: MEAL Coordinator
Staff reporting to this post: MEAL Assistant
Role Dimensions: Work with the program and Support Staff.
Job Category: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning
Child Safeguarding
Level 3: The post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g., once a week or more) or intensively (e.g., four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs or are visiting the country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.
Role Purpose
Save the Children Nigeria is implementing an Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) program in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe States, Nigeria. This is private donor funded. 4-year initiative intended to work with the government, communities, and relevant stakeholders to establish and validate a model for community-based, inclusive ECDE programming.
The MEAL Officer will be responsible for establishing and managing a robust Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) system for the Project in their location. Core duties for the position include designing and implementing a MEAL system in accordance with Save the Children International (SCI) standards.
The position holder lead or support evaluations/assessments, monitor program progress and quality, document lessons learnt and contribute to periodic monitoring and reporting. Ensuring gender-sensitive, inclusive and participatory MEAL processes, including children’s involvement, is crucial.
Key Areas of Accountabilities
Monitoring and Evaluation:
Develop robust MEAL plans, systems, processes and tools for the project in line with SCI and donor requirements.
Take the lead in data collection efforts for the ECCD project, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Conduct in-depth data analysis to derive actionable insights and recommendations.
To enhance project performance, execute quarterly monitoring, evaluation, and accountability activities, including quality benchmarks, data quality assessments, and/or data quality assessments.
Document data collection and analysis findings, contributing to comprehensive and informative reports.
Ensure monthly updates to the SCI’s Project reporting Information Management & Evidence (PRIME) system, accurately reflecting project progress and achievements.
Accountabilities:
Support in ensuring the project is implementing the 3 pillars of Accountability – Information sharing, participation and feedback & reporting and providing relevant documentation.
Assist in establishing robust accountability mechanisms, ensuring the voices of project participants are considered in project adaptation/design and implementation.
Knowledge Management & Learning:
Actively engage in program learning initiatives, facilitating discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions among project teams.
Provide insights and recommendations for continuous improvement in ECCD project design and implementation.
Ensure project MEAL documents are adequately stored in the SCI Resource Centre.
Support in the development of case studies and success stories for the project
Safeguarding:
Ensure risk assessments are done before any data collection that involves children.
Staff Management & Coaching:
Coaching and mentoring of direct reports to achieve project deliverables.
Support the implementation of the SCI performance management system, by supporting, supervising and reviewing performance of direct reports.
General:
Comply with SCI policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
Undertake any other tasks within the MEAL function as the line manager requires, adapting to project needs and challenges.
Behaviours (Values in Practice)
Accountability:
Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, and achieving and role modelling Save the Children values.
Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance, and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.
Ambition:
Set ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, take responsibility for their own personal development, and encourage their team to do the same.
Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children and engages and motivates others.
Future-orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.
Collaboration:
Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members external partners, and supporters.
Values diversity sees it as a source of competitive strength.
Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.
Creativity:
develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.
willing to take disciplined risks.
Integrity:
Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity.
Qualifications
Minimum of B.Sc or equivalent qualification in Economics, Statistics, Development Planning, Social Work or Demography, Computer Science, or any related courses.
Experience and Skills:
At least 3 years of experience working in MEAL for Humanitarian/developmental organizations.
Experience in implementing Education programs in humanitarian contexts program is an added advantage.
Experience in the use of analytical and visualization tools/software
Very good communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate technical issues effectively and persuasively.
Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
Good Knowledge of local area and local language.
Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches and children’s participation.
Additional Job Responsibilities:
The job duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
Equal Opportunities:
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
Child Safeguarding:
We need to keep children safe, so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Safeguarding our Staff:
The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy.
Health and Safety
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Application Closing Date
14th February, 2024; 09:03
Level 3: The post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.
As part of these responsibilities the post holder will support the establishment of child safeguarding systems, promote a culture of keeping children safe, and ensure that potential harm to children (by our own staff and/or as a result of how we do our work) is identified and addressed on an ongoing basis.
The post holder should report and respond to interventions as determined by position related responsibilities identified in the Child Safeguarding Policy.
Role Purpose
Save the Children through BPRM funded integrated child protection and education interventions for refugees across Benue and Cross Rivers states will deliver education related assistance to Cameroonian Refugees and host communities’ children within ages 6-17 in the densely populated/concentrated states of Cross River and Benue.
The goal of this project is increased access to protection services and quality safe learning environments for refugee and host community children impacted by conflict in Cameroon.
The Job Holder will be responsible for ensuring that quality child protection services are provided to the population served by the project (mostly vulnerable children and their families).
In addition, will have their capacities developed to provide these kinds of protection to children in a range of Save the Children’s emergency responses worldwide; and will be expected to support on sectoral assessment, project planning and coordination.
In most circumstances, the post holder will be expected to mentor and/or build capacity of Youth mentors, community volunteers, PSS facilitators and animators on the field.
The job holder provides coordination and engagement with relevant Protection stakeholders including Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Ministry of Humanity and Social Welfare, Local Government Social Welfare Department (LGSWD) and other relevant State Ministries. The job holder will also be working closely with community leaders, religious leaders as well as community members.
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
Key Responsibilities
Programme Implementation:
Support the Sector Lead to conduct child protection assessments using SC assessment processes and tools and the Inter-agency Child Protection Assessment Resource Toolkit. Adapt the Assessment Tool as necessary. Coordinate with other SC thematic areas, the national/district Child Protection Working Group and/or other external sector agencies, ensuring assessment findings are documented and that all assessments include a specific, disaggregated analysis of children’s needs.
With support from the Child Protection Specialist, develop monthly and quarterly plans and costed plans, contributing towards an overall thematic programme plan. From the strategy initiate programming in the following areas as appropriate:
Support to the psychosocial (physical, social, emotional) wellbeing of children and their families.
Emergency family tracing interventions and alternative care options for unaccompanied and separated children, utilising tools within the Inter-Agency Child Protection Information Management System.
Prevention and response to sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) and gender-based violence (GBV) in project communities.
Prevention and response to the main risks for children’s exposure to physical harm.
Prevention and response to all forms of exploitation including harmful child labour and child trafficking.
Support the integration of cases into CFS and PSS.
Support the integration of child protection into other SC emergencies core sectors on the field.
Coordinate with the Youth Mentors and other relevant technical sectors, to ensure a rapid, proportionate and effective response.
With support from the Child Protection Specialist, supervise project implementation to ensure timely delivery of project activities (for example, monitoring against individual performance management work plans).
With support from the Child Protection Specialist, prepare and review timely monthly reports submitted by Volunteers.
With support from the Child Protection Specialist, identify project supplies specific to the programme needs and coordinate with the logistics team to put in place a phased procurement plan.
Work with the M & E plan to ensure links to reporting requirements where possible, refer the M&E framework to build an evidence-base for child protection programming interventions.
With support from the MEAL Officer put in place accountability activities for the project, ensuring that feedback from children and their families are considered in project design.
Ensure that the minimum standards of humanitarian relief are maintained in accordance with the Minimum Standards for Child Protection in Humanitarian Settings and the Sphere standard.
Ensure appropriate child-friendly spaces time schedules are tailored to the physical and mental needs of the children based on age group and gender.
Coordinate monthly meetings with child protection committee and others.
Provide essential psychosocial first aid support to children and adults when needed.
Ensure Volunteers are supervised regularly to ensure activities are carried out in line with minimum standard guidelines.
Consistently maintain referral pathway of project locations.
Provide technical support to youth mentors on ASRHR and safe families.
Maintain a database for all CP activities and update it weekly.
Capacity Building:
Provide capacity to implementing partners that have less CPiE experience.
Provide technical support/capacity building to other CP staffs in the absence of CP Specialist.
Advocacy & Organisational Learning:
Ensure that Save the Children’s work is coordinated with efforts of other agencies and Government, and support Interagency Coordination forums including the State Child Protection Sub Working Group, advocating for the specific needs of children. This may involve supporting the coordination of working groups and sub-working groups.
With support from the CP Specialist and/or other senior programme staff, assist in advocacy activities that target decision-makers in-country.
In collaboration with the Child Protection team, feed in learning, experiences and evidence to relevant global advocacy objectives.
Contribute to communications and media work as required.
Collaboration & Representation:
Represent Save the Children in a professional manner.
Liaise with other stakeholders, including schools, local leaders, partners and participates in relevant meetings.
Collaboration with other team members across to ensure synergies and consistency in our programming approaches.
Represent programming with local government, NGOs, communities and within SC as appropriate.
Qualification and Experience
Essential:
University Degree or equivalent in Social Work, Social Science, Development Studies or equivalent combination of relevant training and experience.
Minimum of four years of work experience in Protection work, supervision, community mobilisation and distributions and solid understanding refugee response.
Proven ability to supervise a CP project with holistic approach and integrated to child protection right
Demonstrated commitment to improving the lives of children in the school and community.
Strong understanding of the contextual situation related to Child Protection.
Strong organizational skills.
Proven technical knowledge and skills in the field of participatory development, child participation, education.
Ability to travel independently, including to rural communities and work long hours.
Strong verbal and written English skills and in the local language.
Strong interpersonal skills the ability to work collaboratively with others.
Strong reporting skills.
Good computer skills (MS Office, including Outlook for email).
Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches.
Desirable:
Background in Emergency programing is an asset.
Excellent knowledge and understanding of Cross River/Benue state culture and the diversity of ethnic groups and People of Concern.
Support the program, The driver will be responsible for transporting SCI staff and visitors between office and other locations, as well as equipment’s and materials, also Maintaining the vehicles, updating log sheet and vehicle report.
Key Areas of Accountability
Documentation:
Maintain the vehicle log and fuel consumption documentation
Keep the Vehicle Documents Folder up-to-date:
Support the Fleet Assistant with the Vehicle Usage report, including trip use, mileage and fuel consumption.
Maintain a valid driver license, registration and valid permits all the time
Control of Vehicles:
Ensure that all vehicle journeys are authorized in advance by Line Managers.
Ensure that all vehicle journeys are to be recorded in the log book at the start and completion of the journey
Ensure that the keys and vehicle documents are kept in a secure place when the vehicle is not in use.
Ensure that s/he wears the vehicle safety belt and all passengers also wear seat belts before driving the vehicle.
On the Road:
Drive all SCI vehicles on the approve speed limit of SCI
Ensure that the line manager is immediately informed of any accidents, the Accident report is filled immediately and the accident reported to the police as soon as possible.
Ensures the safety of passengers at all times
Safe transport of all staff, equipment, and materials
Vehicle Checks:
Check the vehicle prior to its use in the morning and after use
Check the vehicle before departing from work.
Check, on taking over a vehicle, that the items listed on the Vehicle Check List and the items listed in the Vehicle Tools and Materials Inventory are present and in full functioning order.
Vehicle Defects:
A driver is to check for vehicle defects and damage to the vehicle and ensure that he reports them to his line manager. After consulting a mechanic, the line manager will make the decision as to whether the vehicle should be taken off the road for repair.
Report and supervise all maintenance and repair needs of assign vehicle.
Cleanliness & Visibility:
The driver is responsible for ensuring that his vehicle is always kept clean on the outside and inside. The driver is also to keep the vehicle tidy and ensure that all rubbish is removed from the vehicle after a journey.
The driver is to ensure visibility protocols are adhered to at all times
Emergency Preparedness and Response.
In case of emergency prepare to contribute to delivery of an appropriate and timely response.
Qualifications
Must have qualified Secondary School Certificate Examination
Possession of valid driving licence
Trade test certificate desirable.
Experience and Skills:
Experience as a mechanic or auto-electrician highly desirable.
2 years working experience working as a driver with reputable organizations (INGOs, Corporate, Government)
Excellent verbal communication and listening skills.
Experience working in in a relatively insecure location
Able to communicate with English and other Nigerian languages
Computer literate (Word, Excel, Powerpoint at basic level, etc.)
Workforce Group is a Management Consulting and Outsourcing Professional Services Firm. Following its inception in July 2004, Workforce Management Centre Limited (Workforce) has built an enviable reputation as the leading indigenous management and professional services consulting firm in Nigeria. Drawing from its Deep Domain Expertise, in the area of organizational effectiveness and employee performance, the Company is positioned to assist businesses across diverse sectors of the economy in their quest to create sustainable value for their stakeholders.
We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:
1.) Business Development Manager – Acquiring 2.) Lead, Activation and POSM 3.) Performance Management Specialist 4.) Learning and Development Specialist 5.) Personal Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Business Development Manager – Acquiring
Job Title: Business Development Manager – Acquiring
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Sales – Processing
Reporting To: Managing Director
Job Purpose
Research and identify new business opportunities focusing on Acquiring and Acquiring Processing.
Develop Go-To-Market plans including filtering trends, pains of the local market. Identify new markets, growth areas, partnerships and collaborations for business and revenue growth.
Provide subject matter expertise to support client acquisition and client onboarding.
Drive Acceptance Product Roadmap and Acquiring Services offering.
Key Responsibilities
Develop Acquirer-processing Product set, including the continual evolution of the customer proposition
Work closely with Acquiring and Processing product teams to provide solution orientated expertise that will ultimately lead to a sale.
Explore marketing opportunities by identifying consumer requirements; defining target market, competitor’s share, and competitor’s strengths and weaknesses; forecasting projected business; establishing targeted market share.
Provide solution orientated expertise that will ultimately lead to a sale; Responsible to establish a working relationship with internal partners to ensure the solutions and strategy aligns with the Group.
Negotiate pricing and terms of transactions within the guide to achieve the company’s benefit
Grow business volume through identifying, researching, analyzing and bringing ideas on ways and means to help clients achieve their revenue goals
Lead the efforts for responding to RFIs, RFPs & tenders in collaboration with internal teams by providing data and knowledge to ensure offering is relevant to need.
Key Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Experience: 6-9 years of experience.
Languages: Very Good command of English language (Speaking, reading and writing).
Computer Skills: Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook. Intermediate skill in Microsoft Word.
The job holder will be responsible for conceptualizing and ensuring effective implementation of all marketing activations and POSM strategies to achieve more visibility of all the company’s brands.
Job Responsibilities
Manage all pre-event / activations and post event/activations to promote brand marketing initiatives.
Champion effective route-to-market options in the implementation of all defined strategies for customer activation and retention.
Develop and execute budget in line with planned activations and POSM.
Identify and develop unique experiential propositions and differentiators in all activation activities.
Plan and manage projects (activations, events, campaigns, etc.) within approved timeline, scope and budget.
Provide needed support in the execution of the company’ retail strategy to achieve planned expansion, dominance, mind share and loyalty across all customer touch points.
Identify, create and execute events and sponsorship initiatives to drive affinity of the company’s brands.
Job Requirements
First Degree or its equivalent in Marketing, Mass Communication, Public Relations, Journalism or related disciplines.
Professional Certification in Marketing (NIMN, CMMP, etc.) is an added advantage
Minimum of 7 years experience in marketing, with at least 3 years at a supervisory level and exposure to FMCG environment.
Location: Ijebu, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: FMCG
Nature of Work: Day and Onsite
Duties
Ensure seamless implementation of the Performance Management System and Framework, including KPIs (goal) setting, performance monitoring, evaluation, improvement, etc. in the course of the appraisal period.
Support HODs, Line Managers and Supervisors to ensure Key performance indicators (KPIs) for the various job positions are SMART and stretchy to enable the achievement of goals and objectives.
Coordinate the periodic performance appraisal process across the company by liaising with HoDs, Line Managers and Supervisors to ensure timely completion and effective communication of performance feedback within the agreed timeline.
Analyse staff performance reports and areas of development after each appraisal process to ascertain areas of improvement and interventions by the Learning and Development Unit
Requirements
First Degree or is equivalent in Business administration or any other relevant discipline.
Professional certification in HR Management e.g. Senior Professional in HR (SPHR), Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM), etc. will be an advantage.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in learning and development/career management
Experience in FMCG industry is an added advantage.
Excellent communication.
Salary
N5,500,000 – N6,000,000 Annually.
Application Closing Date
5th February, 2024.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV in PDF format to: recruitment@workforcegroup.com using the Job title as the subject of the email.
Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
4.) Learning and Development Specialist
Job Title: Learning and Development Specialist
Location: Ijebu, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: FMCG
Duties
Conduct and collate a robust training needs assessment across all departments in the company and develop a comprehensive training needs report for Management review and approval.
Prepare the annual training calendar for the company in line with the training needs assessment for approval by the Head of HR.
Coordinate the selection of learning and development programmes and facilitators to address identified staff skills and competency needs.
Monitor, assess and evaluate the effectiveness of training programmes and provide feedback to the Talent Management.
Assist in the company’s ongoing development through the identification of organizational and role-specific training needs, delivering programmes that enhance staff skills.
Prepare training budget reports for Management’s approval and monitor training costs to ensure the budget is not exceeded.
Requirements
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in learning and development/career management
First Degree or is equivalent in Business Administration or any other relevant discipline.
Experience in FMCG industry is an added advantage.
Professional certification in HR Management e.g. Senior Professional in HR (SPHR), Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM), etc. will be an advantage.
Nature of Work: Day and Onsite
Excellent communication
Salary
N5,500,000 – N6,000,000 / Annum (Gross)
Application Closing Date
5th February, 2024.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV in PDF format to: recruitment@workforcegroup.com using the Job title as the subject of the email.
Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
5.) Personal Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer
Job Title: Personal Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer
Location: Lagos Mainland, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Nature of Work: Day and Onsite
Industry: FMCG
Duties
Act as the point of contact between the CFO and internal/external clients.
Screen and direct phone calls, requests, etc. and distribute correspondence, as appropriate.
Manage the CFO’s diary and email, highlighting correspondence that requires urgent attention.
Keep and maintain accurate records and documentation of correspondences (print and electronic) on behalf of the CFO.
Carry out research, market intelligence and business analysis on behalf of the CFO, as may be necessary.
Engage with Senior Management Team and represent the CFO at meetings as may be necessary.
Prepare relevant reports, write ups and presentation on behalf of the CFO, etc.
Requirements
First Degree or its equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or others
Minimum of 5 years experience in similar role
Experience in FMCG industry is an added advantage.
Numerate, analytical and high attention to details.
Analytical Skills and Proficiency in Power BI, etc.
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Good hands-on experience with the use of Navision
Manufacturing experience is compulsory.
Salary
N4,000,000 – N6,000,000 Annually Gross.
Application Closing Date
5th February, 2024.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV in PDF format only to: recruitment@workforcegroup.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Christian Rural and Urban Development Association of Nigeria (CRUDAN) is a Christian, not-for-profit, Non-Governmental Organization, working to ensure that Nigerian communities experience sustained food security, improved household nutrition, economic justice, natural resources management, disaster risks reduction, conflict transformation and humanitarian aid without bias to faith, gender or ethnicity.
We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:
1.) Finance Officer 2.) Climate and Resilience Project Officer – Adamawa 3.) Climate and Resilience Project Officer – Katsina 4.) Monitoring, Evaluation Accountability and Learning Officer (x2)
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Finance Officer
Job Title: Finance Officer
Location: Plateau
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
The Finance Officer is responsible for the day-to-day accounting function of the Project.
She/he will be utilizing the appropriate accounting system and following proper accounting procedures to disburse, account for, and report usage of funds.
She/ he will ensure that staff have a strong understanding of all of CRUDAN’s and
Donor’s regulations and policies, especially the core policies such as; Procurement
Policy, Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct, Anti-Fraud & corruption and whistleblowing policies.
Processes payments for staff travel advances, ensuring advances are liquidated on time and accurately.
Prepares payment requisition vouchers in support of payments for project activities and suppliers’ invoices confirming such payments are in accordance with the laid down procedures and policies, accurate, complete, adequately supported by all underlying appropriate documents, correctly coded to appropriate expenses and tracking code and project code
Provides support in compiling and submission of the monthly financial reports package for the project
Provides support in compiling and remitting monthly statutory deductions
Maintains petty cash and makes petty cash payments
Makes payments to workshop participants (including travel and meal refunds) as designated by the supervisor
Processes cheques for suppliers and employees
Processes all banking activities in the state office, ensuring that bank account records are accurately maintained, and that bank statements are obtained on a timely basis.
Keeps track of expenses and other financial transactions, mainly involving expense entry, tracking, and record-keeping
Supports Peachtree data entry
Ensures adequate filing of finance documents
Ensures finance documents are sent promptly to the country office
Performs other duties assigned by the supervisor
Supports the state teams to provide administrative and technical support to thepartners to ensure that all financial documentation and reports are prepared and submitted on a timely basis in line with CRUDAN policies, project agreements, and Tearfund requirements.
In collaboration with the line manager support the training in financial management in accordance with CRUDAN and Tearfund financial management policies
Essential Criteria
Level of Education – B.Sc. / HND or equivalent
Specified Study Area – Finance / Accounts / Other related fields
Minimum of 3 year’s finance experience
Proficient in the use of Peachtree/Sage Accounting software.
Experience in working with partners accountable for grants and other financial support provided to implement project activities, particularly at the community level.
Excellent verbal communication and listening skills.
Language Requirements: Spoken English-Excellent; Written English-Excellent
Must be able to speak at least one local language predominant in that state.
Level of IT Expertise: Excellent (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Professional certificate in accounting and finance
Skills and Behaviours (our Values in Practice)
Accountability/Integrity:
Accuracy and timeliness in all areas of responsibility
High level of accuracy in work, and ability to analyse complex sets of relationships and situations
Holds self and others accountable
Honest, encourages openness and transparency, demonstrates the highest levels of integrity.
Collaboration:
Working effectively with team members to achieve common goals
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members,
and external partners
Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to
Creativity:
Designing more effective Finance and admin systems
Willing to take disciplined risks
Future-oriented, thinks pro-actively
Skills & Experience:
Administrative & General Skills
Desirable Criteria:
Good training and facilitation skills (for financial training/support to partners).
Ability to multi-task, engage in long-term planning, meet deadlines, and handle last-
minute demands; exercise patience, and adapt to changing circumstances.
Ability to be creative and proactive; health service improvement is essential.
Understanding of local language(s)
Application Closing Date
26th January, 2024.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: career@crudan.org using the Job Title and Applicant’s name as the subject of the mail.
Note: Only applications sent in the required format will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
2.) Climate and Resilience Project Officer – Adamawa
Job Title: Climate and Resilience Project Officer
Location: Adamawa
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Overview
This position will be responsible for implementing all project activities in the project LGA in Adamawa state.
He/she will manage State/LGA / Ward / Community program activities, interface with project participants at the State/LGA/Ward/Community levels, and ensure quality implementation of all project components in the State/ LGA/Ward/ Community.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
Program Design, Coordination and Implementation:
The post holder will:
Lead in the mobilization, sensitization, and orientation of community partners, local government leadership, traditional and religious institutions on all project activities.
Develop workplan for LGA/Community and submit a report of activities on a monthly basis.
Support the coordination of project activities at the State/LGA level.
Lead in all State/LGA/Community advocacies and Influencing work.
Be responsible for optimal performance at State/LGA/Community level in the areas of project implementation, accountability, responsiveness, and innovativeness.
Supervise and report the delivery of all project goods and services as required.
Collate data for monitoring and evaluation purposes on a weekly and monthly basis and ensure that quality data are uploaded to all manual and electronic data management platforms.
Ensure a smooth working relationship with State and Local Government Authorities with the support of the program support teams of CRUDAN and Oxfam.
Ensure the project standards and principles are met during project activities implementation.
Develop innovative approach towards ensuring active partnership of Local Government
Authority and project communities in all project activities and programmes.
Link project participants to government programmes at the LGA level as may be required.
Implement an effective communication system among all stakeholders at the LGA/Community level.
Participate in any other project-related activities according to project needs.
Coordinating all program activities at the State and Local government level
Ensuring effective program and budget alignments.
Mobilizing all institutional stakeholders in facilitating effective project activities’ delivery.
Ensure sound project visibility, leveraging on media engagements and celebration of relevant international days
Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation of Activities:
Maintain effective data collections, documentation and reporting of project implementation data.
Continuously ensure the alignment of program intervention and activities in line with the project logframe and achieving the result slated in the Project outcome indicators/milestones.
Facilitate effective knowledge managements and ensure community feedback mechanism are in place for reporting safeguarding related matters.
Use learning from other closely related project or happenings to improve project delivery.
Monitor project budget vs actual closely to ensure effective managements of project finances.
Ensure monthly, quarterly and annual reports are promptly shared with the Director of Programmes.
Working Relationship:
Work closely with the project management team at Oxfam and CRUDAN to effectively deliver project intervention activities.
Work in close supervision of the Director of Programmes in the delivery of project result and external interaction with State and non-State actors
Work closely with the project management team at Oxfam and CRUDAN to ensure that the implementation of relevant activities are planned and implemented in a phased and prioritised manner in full consultation and coordination with all relevant agencies both Government, CSO and other Stakeholders.
Work with the Finance Officer and Project Team to ensure that all financial activities conducted in each community are properly documented in line with CRUDAN’s,
Oxfam’s and WAHAFA policies and procedures.
Performs other duties that may be assigned by the Executive Director and/or Director of Programmes.
Requirements, Skills, and Competence:
Level of Education – First Degree, Master’s Degree in Development Studies, Community Engagements, Policy and Strategic Studies, Disaster risk Reduction / Management, Humanitarian Response or equivalent in relevant field with at least 3 years’ experience
At least three (3) years of demonstrated experience at the State or Local Government levels on a successful implementation of disaster reduction and humanitarian activities.
Sound political acumen and ability to manage relationships, as well as understand institutional change in complex environments.
Must have substantial experience in implementing community-level development/humanitarian projects, using participatory engagement and grassroots mobilization techniques.
An excellent understanding of financial and technical delivery, monitoring and evaluation of program impact and reporting against results;
Experience leading policy advocacy and campaign program intervention related to disaster risk reduction and management as well as humanitarian interventions.
Experience working with Civil society organization, Community based organization and value chain actors and their service providers
Experience and sound understanding of risks and their impacts on vulnerable rural populations.
Excellent training and facilitation skills with a wide variety of groups having diverse experiences, backgrounds, skills, and education levels
Experience in handling grants to local groups, ensuring appropriate basic documentation and accountability at the community/field level.
Excellent verbal communication and listening skills.
Language Requirements: Spoken English-Excellent; Written English-Good (ability to type and prepare reports and other documents as needed.)
Reside in Adamawa State
Strong interpersonal skills and conflict resolution skills Immediate availability
Information Computer Technology (ICT) practical understanding and ability to track and analyse data
Ability to multi-task, engage in long-term planning, meet deadlines, and handle last- minute demands; exercise patience, and adapt to changing circumstances.
Fluency in English, Hausa, and any other local language(s)
Respected by local people and leaders and known to be conscientious, of high integrity, and diplomacy.
Application Closing Date
26th January, 2024.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: career@crudan.org using the Job Title and Applicant’s name as the subject of the mail.
Note: Only applications sent in the required format will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
3.) Climate and Resilience Project Officer – Katsina
Job Title: Climate and Resilience Project Officer
Location: Katsina
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Overview
This position will be responsible for implementing all project activities in the project LGA in Katsina state.
He/she will manage State/LGA/Ward/Community program activities, interface with project participants at the State/LGA/Ward/Community levels, and ensure quality implementation of all project components in the State/LGA/Ward/Community.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
Program Design, Coordination and Implementation:
The post holder will:
Lead in the mobilization, sensitization, and orientation of community partners, local
government leadership, traditional and religious institutions on all project activities.
Develop workplan for LGA/Community and submit a report of activities on a monthly basis.
Support the coordination of project activities at the State/LGA level.
Lead in all State/LGA/Community advocacies and Influencing work.
Be responsible for optimal performance at State/LGA/Community level in the areas of
project implementation, accountability, responsiveness, and innovativeness.
Supervise and report the delivery of all project goods and services as required.
Collate data for monitoring and evaluation purposes on a weekly and monthly basis and ensure that quality data are uploaded to all manual and electronic data management platforms.
Ensure a smooth working relationship with State and Local Government Authorities with the support of the program support teams of CRUDAN and Oxfam.
Ensure the project standards and principles are met during project activities implementation.
Develop innovative approach towards ensuring active partnership of Local Government
Authority and project communities in all project activities and programmes.
Link project participants to government programmes at the LGA level as may be required.
Implement an effective communication system among all stakeholders at the LGA/Community level.
Participate in any other project-related activities according to project needs.
Coordinating all program activities at the State and Local government level
Ensuring effective program and budget alignments.
Mobilizing all institutional stakeholders in facilitating effective project activities’ delivery.
Ensure sound project visibility, leveraging on media engagements and celebration of relevant international days
Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation of Activities:
Maintain effective data collections, documentation and reporting of project implementation data.
Continuously ensure the alignment of program intervention and activities in line with the
project logframe and achieving the result slated in the Project outcome indicators/milestones.
Facilitate effective knowledge managements and ensure community feedback mechanism are in place for reporting safeguarding related matters.
Use learning from other closely related project or happenings to improve project delivery.
Monitor project budget vs actual closely to ensure effective managements of project finances.
Ensure monthly, quarterly and annual reports are promptly shared with the Director of Programmes.
Working Relationship:
Work closely with the project management team at Oxfam and CRUDAN to effectively deliver project intervention activities.
Work in close supervision of the Director of Programmes in the delivery of project result and external interaction with State and non-State actors
Work closely with the project management team at Oxfam and CRUDAN to ensure that the implementation of relevant activities are planned and implemented in a phased and prioritised manner in full consultation and coordination with all relevant agencies both Government, CSO and other Stakeholders.
Work with the Finance Officer and Project Team to ensure that all financial activities conducted in each community are properly documented in line with CRUDAN’s,
Oxfam’s and WAHAFA policies and procedures.
Performs other duties that may be assigned by the Executive Director and/or Director of Programmes.
Requirements, Skills, and Competencies
Level of Education –First Degree, Master degree in Development studies, Community engagements, Policy and Strategic Studies, Disaster Risk Reduction / Management, Humanitarian Response or equivalent in relevant field with at least 3 years experience.
At least three (3) years of demonstrated experience at the State or Local Government levels on a successful implementation of disaster reduction and humanitarian activities.
Sound political acumen and ability to manage relationships, as well as understand institutional change in complex environments.
Must have substantial experience in implementing community-level development/humanitarian projects, using participatory engagement and grassroots mobilization techniques.
An excellent understanding of financial and technical delivery, monitoring and evaluation of program impact and reporting against results;
Experience leading policy advocacy and campaign program intervention related to disaster risk reduction and management as well as humanitarian interventions.
Experience working with Civil society organization, Community based organization and value chain actors and their service providers
Experience and sound understanding of risks and their impacts on vulnerable rural populations.
Excellent training and facilitation skills with a wide variety of groups having diverse experiences, backgrounds, skills, and education levels
Experience in handling grants to local groups, ensuring appropriate basic documentation and accountability at the community/field level.
Excellent verbal communication and listening skills.
Language Requirements: Spoken English-Excellent; Written English-Good (ability to type and prepare reports and other documents as needed.)
Reside in Katsina State
Strong interpersonal skills and conflict resolution skills
Immediate availability
Information Computer Technology (ICT) practical understanding and ability to track and analyse data
Ability to multi-task, engage in long-term planning, meet deadlines, and handle last- minute demands; exercise patience, and adapt to changing circumstances.
Fluency in English, Hausa, and any other local language(s)
Respected by local people and leaders and known to be conscientious, of high integrity, and diplomacy.
Application Closing Date
26th January, 2024.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: career@crudan.org using the Job Title and Applicant’s name as the subject of the mail.
Note: Only applications sent in the required format will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
4.) Monitoring, Evaluation Accountability and Learning Officer (x2)
Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation Accountability and Learning Officer
Locations: Adamawa and Katsina
Employment Type: Full-time
Primary Responsibilities
The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer is responsible to implement a functional MEAL system at field level.
The officer provides support to the programmes team in designing, monitoring and evaluating all projects’ interventions.
Collect monitoring, evaluation, research and learning data on project activities and learning initiatives.
Ensure tools are fit for purpose and appropriate to context through review and revision with line supervisor.
Ensuring that baseline surveys are conducted with the informed consent and participation of the programme beneficiaries.
Ensuring that project monitoring systems include mechanisms for beneficiaries to
participate and to feedback their comments on the Anticipatory Humanitarian Action programme.
Recognition of the indicators/milestones of the project outputs for improved reporting, accountability and learning to beneficiaries/other stakeholders.
General scope of the Job
The Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer is specifically responsible for:
Monitoring and evaluating the Strengthening Early Warning & Response Mechanisms
(SEWaRM) project being implemented by CRUDAN in partnership with Oxfam and working with the Climate and Resilience Project Officer to report to the Director of Programmes.
Assisting in producing, networking and to storing up-to-date resources (database) that support the organisation’s communication.
Monitoring and evaluating data collection activities, survey work and analytical sessions.
Ensuring field data is gathered and registered, ensuring the quality of data entered and helping to produce initial statistical analyses.
Responsibilities and Tasks
Setting up the M&E system
Assist in revising the programme log frame matrix, particularly in the areas of the objective hierarchy, indicators/milestones and monitoring mechanisms.
Guide the process for identifying the key performance questions and parameters for monitoring programme performance and comparing it to targets.
Design the format for monitoring programme performance reports.
Set out the framework and procedures for the evaluation of programme activities with stakeholders
Participate in training with stakeholders, including primary stakeholders, in M&E skills, including participatory aspects.
Implementation of M&E:
Based on the budget, design the framework for the physical and process monitoring of project activities.
Prepare consolidated progress reports for Management in accordance with approved reporting formats and timing.
Conduct regular visits to meet beneficiaries in coordination with project officers to capture data correctly and efficiently to ensure regular and accurate reporting.
Develop and submit quarterly capacity enhancement and assessment plan for project
beneficiaries in targeted communities and ensure the implementation of approved actions.
Review monitoring reports, analyse them for impact evaluation to identify the causes of potential bottlenecks in programme implementation.
Communication:
Prepare reports on M&E findings, as required, working closely with the Project Officer.
Undertake regular visits to the field to support implementation of M&E and to identify where adaptations might be needed.
Guide the regular sharing of the outputs of M&E findings with programme staff, implementing partners and primary stakeholders.
Liaise with OXFAM MELSA Unit through the Program Officer to ensure effective project monitoring at the LG level.
Check that monitoring data are discussed in the appropriate forum and in a timely fashion. If necessary, create such discussion forum to fill any gaps.
Accountability:
Implement and support accountability feedback, complaints and response mechanisms (both digital and conventional) in the project locations.
Where applicable, maintain regular contact with beneficiaries, community leaders, representatives of agencies of government and other NGOs, inviting them to participate in monitoring and assessment processes and sharing the results with them.
Inform target beneficiaries of their rights, the intended results and impact of the project, the monitoring and evaluation processes, and the feedback and complaints Mechanism of the project.
Learning:
Assist the project team and partners in documenting lessons learnt
Support the implementation of reviews and learning events at project locations, as needed.
Support development of programs management information system (MIS), harnessing new information technology for the compilation, analysis, storage, and retrieval of data and knowledge for programs development.
Performs other duties that may be assigned by the Executive Director and/or Director of Programmes.
Personal Qualities
B.Sc in relevant field or other similar field
At least 3 years’ experience in development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation; other learning efforts is required
Ability to work calmly under pressure.
Flexible attitude to work
Ability to gain trust and support of colleagues
Good Team player.
Ability to meet deadlines, targets and work proactively with others to meet shared responsibilities.
Ability to work in difficult terrains and weather conditions.
Fluency in English, Hausa, and any other local language(s)
Ability to relate to people from a variety of diverse cultural backgrounds.
Application Closing Date
26th January, 2024.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: career@crudan.org using the Job Title and Applicant’s name as the subject of the mail.
Note: Only applications sent in the required format will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
The Nigerian Army is the largest component of the Nigerian Armed Forces, and is responsible for land warfare operations. It is governed by the Nigerian Army Council.
Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Officers in the following positions below:
1.) Officer, Directorate of Islamic Affairs 2.) Officer, Directorate of Chaplain Services (Protestant) 3.) Officer, Directorate of Chaplain Services (Roman Catholic) 4.) Officer, Directorate of Army Physical Training 5.) Officer, Directorate of Legal Service 6.) Officer, Directorate of Army Public Relations 7.) Army Band Corps Officer 8.) Army Finance Corps Officer 9.) Army Education Corps Officer 10.) Army Corps of Military Police Officer 11.) Army Electrical and Mechanical Engineer 12.) Army Ordinance Corps Officer 13.) Pharmacist 14.) Nursing Officer 15.) Nurse 16.) Medical Doctor (Non-Consultant) 17.) Medical Consultant 18.) Army Corps Officer – Supply and Transport 19.) Army Intelligence Corps Officer 20.) Army Signals Officer 21.) Army Engineer
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Officer, Directorate of Islamic Affairs
Job Title: Officer, Directorate of Islamic Affairs
Location: Nigeria
Details
Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Officers. The DSSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. Only serving military personnel sponsored to civil institutions by any of the Services of the Nigerian Armed Forces shall be considered.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess a minimum of BA, B Ed (Second Class Lower) degree in the following areas: Islamic Studies, Arabic and Islamic Studies, Arabic, LLB Sharia, Islamic Theology, Qur’anic Science, Hadith Sciences, Qur’anic Exegesis, Islamic Jurisprudence, Comparative Religious Studies from recognized Nigerian universities, Azhar University, Cairo or Saudi University.
Each applicant would be required to produce testimony of excellent character from a reputable Islamic religious organization in Nigeria.Applicants must be able to speak Arabic and English languages.
Entry Requirements
All applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Be a Nigerian as defined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Be a male or female between the ages of 20 and 30 years. Medical consultants could be between 25 – 40 years of age by April 2024.
Be medically, mentally, and physically fit according to NA standards.
Be recommended and attested to his/her good character by at least 2 recognizable referees who are either a Local Government Chairman/Secretary or an officer of the Armed Forces not below the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and equivalent or an Assistant Commissioner of Police and above who must hail from the applicant’s state of origin. Passport photographs of referees must be affixed to the letter of attestation.
Applicants must submit a letter of Attestation from their former institutions.
Measure in height at least 1.68m (for males) and 1.65m (for females).
Must not have been convicted by any court of law. Military personnel applying must be free from any disciplinary case and endorsed by the applicant’s Commanding Officer/Commander.
Possess at least a First Degree with not less than Second Class Lower Division or HND (where applicable) of not less than Lower Credit from any accredited institution of learning.
Possess a valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital, or Local Government Council or a valid age declaration.
Possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
Applicants must possess an NYSC discharge certificate or valid exemption certificate as appropriate.
Graduates with professional qualifications must be duly registered by relevant regulating bodies recognized by Nigerian Laws at the commencement of cadet training.
Only Post-secondary academic credentials obtained from 2014 to date will be considered.
Applicants must present valid contact addresses and telephone numbers of parents/guardians and Next of Kin as appropriate.
Candidates must not have any bodily inscriptions or tattoos.
Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to Post-secondary).
Service personnel must present valid military identity cards and letters of recommendation by their Commanding Officers/Commanders. They must also present valid letter(s) of Service sponsorship to tertiary academic institutions (where applicable). Additionally, they must have served for a period of not less than 5 years.
Candidates must not belong to any cult/society/fraternity.
Candidates with the ability to swim will have an added advantage.
Conditions of Service
The DSSC will be granted for a total of 15 years, for an initial period of 8 years, renewable yearly for another period of 7 years. Direct Regular Commission (DRC) may be granted on conversion after 3 years as a commissioned officer.
Other Service conditions include the following:
The DSSC officers shall be on probation for the first 3 years of service.
Conversion to DRC is not automatic but based on application by an eligible commissioned officer. It is however based on availability of vacancy and other criteria that are or will be in force from time to time.
All graduating officer cadets must sign an acceptance of the terms and conditions governing the DSSC before they are granted commission into the NA.
The reckonable period of service for civilians who become commissioned officers will be based on the date of commencement of cadet training while that of military personnel applicants would be the date of enlistment.
Medical Consultants on successful completion of military training shall be granted the rank of Major with seniority effective from date of commission.
Officer cadets who successfully complete the military training shall be granted the rank of Lieutenant (except for medical consultants who will be commissioned as Majors) with seniority effective from date of commission.
Applications are to be made online FREE OF CHARGE.
Click on the link above. When the page opens, click on the “Apply Now” button for the DSSC as per your qualification and Corps of choice.
At the prompt, you will be required to select if you are serving or have served in the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Choose the appropriate option and proceed.
If you do not have an account click on “Sign Up” (a verification will be sent to your email) or enter your login details and log in.
Fill out the form and ensure all required documents listed below are uploaded:
Passport photograph.
Educational certificates.
Evidence of membership of any professional body.
Certificate of state of origin.
Birth certificate or age declaration.
NIN/BVN.
Print Out
Applicants must print out their online generated photo-slip on completion of their application.
The first page is to be signed by the Registrar of any Court of Law while the second page is to be signed by the applicants’ Local Government Chairman/Secretary or any military officer of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or equivalent and above who hails from an applicant’s state of origin.
Successful applicants would be required to take a written examination at assigned examination centres. Successful candidates would present their printed application forms (photo-slips, guarantors form, attestation form etc) at the Examination Centres and subsequently to the Selection Board during interview.
Note
Caution: The general public is advised to disregard any online application portal opened before this publication.
Notice: prospective applicants and the general public are to also watch out for subsequent jingles on television and radio stations after this publication.
Further Information
For further inquiries, please call 08179269294 or 08109959294 between 0800 -1800 hours (8am – 6pm) daily.
2.) Officer, Directorate of Chaplain Services (Protestant)
Job Title: Officer, Directorate of Chaplain Services (Protestant)
Location: Nigeria
Details
Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Officers. The DSSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. Only serving military personnel sponsored to civil institutions by any of the Services of the Nigerian Armed Forces shall be considered.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess minimum of BA (Second Class Lower) Degree in Divinity Theology from any of the Seminaries / Universities recognized by the NA Directorate of Chaplain Services (Protestant).
Applicants must belong to one of the 18 major denominations of the protestant faith.
Soldier applicants must have served the NA with a minimum of 6 years experience in Chaplaincy work and must be vetted and recommended by the NA Directorate of Chaplain Services (Protestant).
Applicants must provide proof of Ordination, attestation and certification by an ordained Bishop.
Entry Requirements
All applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Be a Nigerian as defined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Be a male or female between the ages of 20 and 30 years. Medical consultants could be between 25 – 40 years of age by April 2024.
Be medically, mentally, and physically fit according to NA standards.
Be recommended and attested to his/her good character by at least 2 recognizable referees who are either a Local Government Chairman/Secretary or an officer of the Armed Forces not below the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and equivalent or an Assistant Commissioner of Police and above who must hail from the applicant’s state of origin. Passport photographs of referees must be affixed to the letter of attestation.
Applicants must submit a letter of Attestation from their former institutions.
Measure in height at least 1.68m (for males) and 1.65m (for females).
Must not have been convicted by any court of law. Military personnel applying must be free from any disciplinary case and endorsed by the applicant’s Commanding Officer/Commander.
Possess at least a First Degree with not less than Second Class Lower Division or HND (where applicable) of not less than Lower Credit from any accredited institution of learning.
Possess a valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital, or Local Government Council or a valid age declaration.
Possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
Applicants must possess an NYSC discharge certificate or valid exemption certificate as appropriate.
Graduates with professional qualifications must be duly registered by relevant regulating bodies recognized by Nigerian Laws at the commencement of cadet training.
Only Post-secondary academic credentials obtained from 2014 to date will be considered.
Applicants must present valid contact addresses and telephone numbers of parents/guardians and Next of Kin as appropriate.
Candidates must not have any bodily inscriptions or tattoos.
Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to Post-secondary).
Service personnel must present valid military identity cards and letters of recommendation by their Commanding Officers/Commanders. They must also present valid letter(s) of Service sponsorship to tertiary academic institutions (where applicable). Additionally, they must have served for a period of not less than 5 years.
Candidates must not belong to any cult/society/fraternity.
Candidates with the ability to swim will have an added advantage.
Conditions of Service
The DSSC will be granted for a total of 15 years, for an initial period of 8 years, renewable yearly for another period of 7 years. Direct Regular Commission (DRC) may be granted on conversion after 3 years as a commissioned officer.
Other Service conditions include the following:
The DSSC officers shall be on probation for the first 3 years of service.
Conversion to DRC is not automatic but based on application by an eligible commissioned officer. It is however based on availability of vacancy and other criteria that are or will be in force from time to time.
All graduating officer cadets must sign an acceptance of the terms and conditions governing the DSSC before they are granted commission into the NA.
The reckonable period of service for civilians who become commissioned officers will be based on the date of commencement of cadet training while that of military personnel applicants would be the date of enlistment.
Medical Consultants on successful completion of military training shall be granted the rank of Major with seniority effective from date of commission.
Officer cadets who successfully complete the military training shall be granted the rank of Lieutenant (except for medical consultants who will be commissioned as Majors) with seniority effective from date of commission.
Applications are to be made online FREE OF CHARGE.
Click on the link above. When the page opens, click on the “Apply Now” button for the DSSC as per your qualification and Corps of choice.
At the prompt, you will be required to select if you are serving or have served in the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Choose the appropriate option and proceed.
If you do not have an account click on “Sign Up” (a verification will be sent to your email) or enter your login details and log in.
Fill out the form and ensure all required documents listed below are uploaded:
Passport photograph.
Educational certificates.
Evidence of membership of any professional body.
Certificate of state of origin.
Birth certificate or age declaration.
NIN/BVN.
Print Out
Applicants must print out their online generated photo-slip on completion of their application.
The first page is to be signed by the Registrar of any Court of Law while the second page is to be signed by the applicants’ Local Government Chairman/Secretary or any military officer of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or equivalent and above who hails from an applicant’s state of origin.
Successful applicants would be required to take a written examination at assigned examination centres. Successful candidates would present their printed application forms (photo-slips, guarantors form, attestation form etc) at the Examination Centres and subsequently to the Selection Board during interview.
Note
Caution: The general public is advised to disregard any online application portal opened before this publication.
Notice: prospective applicants and the general public are to also watch out for subsequent jingles on television and radio stations after this publication.
Further Information
For further inquiries, please call 08179269294 or 08109959294 between 0800 -1800 hours (8am – 6pm) daily.
3.) Officer, Directorate of Chaplain Services (Roman Catholic)
Job Title: Officer, Directorate of Chaplain Services (Roman Catholic)
Location: Nigeria
Details
Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Officers. The DSSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. Only serving military personnel sponsored to civil institutions by any of the Services of the Nigerian Armed Forces shall be considered.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess a minimum of Bachelor of Arts (Second Class Lower) Degree in Philosophy or Theology or be an Ordained Catholic Priest from a Roman Catholic approved seminary, affiliated to a National Universities Commission accredited University or Urbanian University, Rome.
Applicants must have good standing in the Church and be released by a Diocesan Bishop with a proof of ordination.
Applicants must be vetted and recommended by the NA Directorate of Chaplain Services (Roman Catholic).
Entry Requirements
All applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Be a Nigerian as defined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Be a male or female between the ages of 20 and 30 years. Medical consultants could be between 25 – 40 years of age by April 2024.
Be medically, mentally, and physically fit according to NA standards.
Be recommended and attested to his/her good character by at least 2 recognizable referees who are either a Local Government Chairman/Secretary or an officer of the Armed Forces not below the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and equivalent or an Assistant Commissioner of Police and above who must hail from the applicant’s state of origin. Passport photographs of referees must be affixed to the letter of attestation.
Applicants must submit a letter of Attestation from their former institutions.
Measure in height at least 1.68m (for males) and 1.65m (for females).
Must not have been convicted by any court of law. Military personnel applying must be free from any disciplinary case and endorsed by the applicant’s Commanding Officer/Commander.
Possess at least a First Degree with not less than Second Class Lower Division or HND (where applicable) of not less than Lower Credit from any accredited institution of learning.
Possess a valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital, or Local Government Council or a valid age declaration.
Possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
Applicants must possess an NYSC discharge certificate or valid exemption certificate as appropriate.
Graduates with professional qualifications must be duly registered by relevant regulating bodies recognized by Nigerian Laws at the commencement of cadet training.
Only Post-secondary academic credentials obtained from 2014 to date will be considered.
Applicants must present valid contact addresses and telephone numbers of parents/guardians and Next of Kin as appropriate.
Candidates must not have any bodily inscriptions or tattoos.
Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to Post-secondary).
Service personnel must present valid military identity cards and letters of recommendation by their Commanding Officers/Commanders. They must also present valid letter(s) of Service sponsorship to tertiary academic institutions (where applicable). Additionally, they must have served for a period of not less than 5 years.
Candidates must not belong to any cult/society/fraternity.
Candidates with the ability to swim will have an added advantage.
Conditions of Service
The DSSC will be granted for a total of 15 years, for an initial period of 8 years, renewable yearly for another period of 7 years. Direct Regular Commission (DRC) may be granted on conversion after 3 years as a commissioned officer.
Other Service conditions include the following:
The DSSC officers shall be on probation for the first 3 years of service.
Conversion to DRC is not automatic but based on application by an eligible commissioned officer. It is however based on availability of vacancy and other criteria that are or will be in force from time to time.
All graduating officer cadets must sign an acceptance of the terms and conditions governing the DSSC before they are granted commission into the NA.
The reckonable period of service for civilians who become commissioned officers will be based on the date of commencement of cadet training while that of military personnel applicants would be the date of enlistment.
Medical Consultants on successful completion of military training shall be granted the rank of Major with seniority effective from date of commission.
Officer cadets who successfully complete the military training shall be granted the rank of Lieutenant (except for medical consultants who will be commissioned as Majors) with seniority effective from date of commission.
Applications are to be made online FREE OF CHARGE.
Click on the link above. When the page opens, click on the “Apply Now” button for the DSSC as per your qualification and Corps of choice.
At the prompt, you will be required to select if you are serving or have served in the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Choose the appropriate option and proceed.
If you do not have an account click on “Sign Up” (a verification will be sent to your email) or enter your login details and log in.
Fill out the form and ensure all required documents listed below are uploaded:
Passport photograph.
Educational certificates.
Evidence of membership of any professional body.
Certificate of state of origin.
Birth certificate or age declaration.
NIN/BVN.
Print Out
Applicants must print out their online generated photo-slip on completion of their application.
The first page is to be signed by the Registrar of any Court of Law while the second page is to be signed by the applicants’ Local Government Chairman/Secretary or any military officer of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or equivalent and above who hails from an applicant’s state of origin.
Successful applicants would be required to take a written examination at assigned examination centres. Successful candidates would present their printed application forms (photo-slips, guarantors form, attestation form etc) at the Examination Centres and subsequently to the Selection Board during interview.
Note
Caution: The general public is advised to disregard any online application portal opened before this publication.
Notice: prospective applicants and the general public are to also watch out for subsequent jingles on television and radio stations after this publication.
Further Information
For further inquiries, please call 08179269294 or 08109959294 between 0800 -1800 hours (8am – 6pm) daily.
4.) Officer, Directorate of Army Physical Training
Job Title: Officer, Directorate of Army Physical Training
Location: Nigeria
Details
Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Officers. The DSSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. Only serving military personnel sponsored to civil institutions by any of the Services of the Nigerian Armed Forces shall be considered.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess a minimum of B.Sc or BA (Second Class Lower) Degree or HND (Lower Credit) in any of the following areas: Human Kinetics, Sports Law, Physiotherapy, Sports and Exercise Medicine, Physical Health Education, Sports Psychology, Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Sports Coaching (Applicants must possess a certificate from National Institute of Sports in Athletics, Ball Games, Racket Games, Aquatics, Combat Sports and Golf).
Entry Requirements
All applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Be a Nigerian as defined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Be a male or female between the ages of 20 and 30 years. Medical consultants could be between 25 – 40 years of age by April 2024.
Be medically, mentally, and physically fit according to NA standards.
Be recommended and attested to his/her good character by at least 2 recognizable referees who are either a Local Government Chairman/Secretary or an officer of the Armed Forces not below the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and equivalent or an Assistant Commissioner of Police and above who must hail from the applicant’s state of origin. Passport photographs of referees must be affixed to the letter of attestation.
Applicants must submit a letter of Attestation from their former institutions.
Measure in height at least 1.68m (for males) and 1.65m (for females).
Must not have been convicted by any court of law. Military personnel applying must be free from any disciplinary case and endorsed by the applicant’s Commanding Officer/Commander.
Possess at least a First Degree with not less than Second Class Lower Division or HND (where applicable) of not less than Lower Credit from any accredited institution of learning.
Possess a valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital, or Local Government Council or a valid age declaration.
Possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
Applicants must possess an NYSC discharge certificate or valid exemption certificate as appropriate.
Graduates with professional qualifications must be duly registered by relevant regulating bodies recognized by Nigerian Laws at the commencement of cadet training.
Only Post-secondary academic credentials obtained from 2014 to date will be considered.
Applicants must present valid contact addresses and telephone numbers of parents/guardians and Next of Kin as appropriate.
Candidates must not have any bodily inscriptions or tattoos.
Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to Post-secondary).
Service personnel must present valid military identity cards and letters of recommendation by their Commanding Officers/Commanders. They must also present valid letter(s) of Service sponsorship to tertiary academic institutions (where applicable). Additionally, they must have served for a period of not less than 5 years.
Candidates must not belong to any cult/society/fraternity.
Candidates with the ability to swim will have an added advantage.
Conditions of Service
The DSSC will be granted for a total of 15 years, for an initial period of 8 years, renewable yearly for another period of 7 years. Direct Regular Commission (DRC) may be granted on conversion after 3 years as a commissioned officer.
Other Service conditions include the following:
The DSSC officers shall be on probation for the first 3 years of service.
Conversion to DRC is not automatic but based on application by an eligible commissioned officer. It is however based on availability of vacancy and other criteria that are or will be in force from time to time.
All graduating officer cadets must sign an acceptance of the terms and conditions governing the DSSC before they are granted commission into the NA.
The reckonable period of service for civilians who become commissioned officers will be based on the date of commencement of cadet training while that of military personnel applicants would be the date of enlistment.
Medical Consultants on successful completion of military training shall be granted the rank of Major with seniority effective from date of commission.
Officer cadets who successfully complete the military training shall be granted the rank of Lieutenant (except for medical consultants who will be commissioned as Majors) with seniority effective from date of commission.
Applications are to be made online FREE OF CHARGE.
Click on the link above. When the page opens, click on the “Apply Now” button for the DSSC as per your qualification and Corps of choice.
At the prompt, you will be required to select if you are serving or have served in the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Choose the appropriate option and proceed.
If you do not have an account click on “Sign Up” (a verification will be sent to your email) or enter your login details and log in.
Fill out the form and ensure all required documents listed below are uploaded:
Passport photograph.
Educational certificates.
Evidence of membership of any professional body.
Certificate of state of origin.
Birth certificate or age declaration.
NIN/BVN.
Print Out
Applicants must print out their online generated photo-slip on completion of their application.
The first page is to be signed by the Registrar of any Court of Law while the second page is to be signed by the applicants’ Local Government Chairman/Secretary or any military officer of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or equivalent and above who hails from an applicant’s state of origin.
Successful applicants would be required to take a written examination at assigned examination centres. Successful candidates would present their printed application forms (photo-slips, guarantors form, attestation form etc) at the Examination Centres and subsequently to the Selection Board during interview.
Note
Caution: The general public is advised to disregard any online application portal opened before this publication.
Notice: prospective applicants and the general public are to also watch out for subsequent jingles on television and radio stations after this publication.
Further Information
For further inquiries, please call 08179269294 or 08109959294 between 0800 -1800 hours (8am – 6pm) daily.
5.) Officer, Directorate of Legal Service
Job Title: Officer, Directorate of Legal Service
Location: Nigeria
Details
Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Officers. The DSSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. Only serving military personnel sponsored to civil institutions by any of the Services of the Nigerian Armed Forces shall be considered.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess an LLB BL from a recognized institution.
A minimum of 2 years Post Law School legal practice is required and applicants must present evidence of practice.
Entry Requirements
All applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Be a Nigerian as defined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Be a male or female between the ages of 20 and 30 years. Medical consultants could be between 25 – 40 years of age by April 2024.
Be medically, mentally, and physically fit according to NA standards.
Be recommended and attested to his/her good character by at least 2 recognizable referees who are either a Local Government Chairman/Secretary or an officer of the Armed Forces not below the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and equivalent or an Assistant Commissioner of Police and above who must hail from the applicant’s state of origin. Passport photographs of referees must be affixed to the letter of attestation.
Applicants must submit a letter of Attestation from their former institutions.
Measure in height at least 1.68m (for males) and 1.65m (for females).
Must not have been convicted by any court of law. Military personnel applying must be free from any disciplinary case and endorsed by the applicant’s Commanding Officer/Commander.
Possess at least a First Degree with not less than Second Class Lower Division or HND (where applicable) of not less than Lower Credit from any accredited institution of learning.
Possess a valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital, or Local Government Council or a valid age declaration.
Possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
Applicants must possess an NYSC discharge certificate or valid exemption certificate as appropriate.
Graduates with professional qualifications must be duly registered by relevant regulating bodies recognized by Nigerian Laws at the commencement of cadet training.
Only Post-secondary academic credentials obtained from 2014 to date will be considered.
Applicants must present valid contact addresses and telephone numbers of parents/guardians and Next of Kin as appropriate.
Candidates must not have any bodily inscriptions or tattoos.
Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to Post-secondary).
Service personnel must present valid military identity cards and letters of recommendation by their Commanding Officers/Commanders. They must also present valid letter(s) of Service sponsorship to tertiary academic institutions (where applicable). Additionally, they must have served for a period of not less than 5 years.
Candidates must not belong to any cult/society/fraternity.
Candidates with the ability to swim will have an added advantage.
Conditions of Service
The DSSC will be granted for a total of 15 years, for an initial period of 8 years, renewable yearly for another period of 7 years. Direct Regular Commission (DRC) may be granted on conversion after 3 years as a commissioned officer.
Other Service conditions include the following:
The DSSC officers shall be on probation for the first 3 years of service.
Conversion to DRC is not automatic but based on application by an eligible commissioned officer. It is however based on availability of vacancy and other criteria that are or will be in force from time to time.
All graduating officer cadets must sign an acceptance of the terms and conditions governing the DSSC before they are granted commission into the NA.
The reckonable period of service for civilians who become commissioned officers will be based on the date of commencement of cadet training while that of military personnel applicants would be the date of enlistment.
Medical Consultants on successful completion of military training shall be granted the rank of Major with seniority effective from date of commission.
Officer cadets who successfully complete the military training shall be granted the rank of Lieutenant (except for medical consultants who will be commissioned as Majors) with seniority effective from date of commission.
Applications are to be made online FREE OF CHARGE.
Click on the link above. When the page opens, click on the “Apply Now” button for the DSSC as per your qualification and Corps of choice.
At the prompt, you will be required to select if you are serving or have served in the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Choose the appropriate option and proceed.
If you do not have an account click on “Sign Up” (a verification will be sent to your email) or enter your login details and log in.
Fill out the form and ensure all required documents listed below are uploaded:
Passport photograph.
Educational certificates.
Evidence of membership of any professional body.
Certificate of state of origin.
Birth certificate or age declaration.
NIN/BVN.
Print Out
Applicants must print out their online generated photo-slip on completion of their application.
The first page is to be signed by the Registrar of any Court of Law while the second page is to be signed by the applicants’ Local Government Chairman/Secretary or any military officer of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or equivalent and above who hails from an applicant’s state of origin.
Successful applicants would be required to take a written examination at assigned examination centres. Successful candidates would present their printed application forms (photo-slips, guarantors form, attestation form etc) at the Examination Centres and subsequently to the Selection Board during interview.
Note
Caution: The general public is advised to disregard any online application portal opened before this publication.
Notice: prospective applicants and the general public are to also watch out for subsequent jingles on television and radio stations after this publication.
Further Information
For further inquiries, please call 08179269294 or 08109959294 between 0800 -1800 hours (8am – 6pm) daily.
6.) Officer, Directorate of Army Public Relations
Job Title: Officer, Directorate of Army Public Relations
Location: Nigeria
Details
Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Officers. The DSSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. Only serving military personnel sponsored to civil institutions by any of the Services of the Nigerian Armed Forces shall be considered.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess a minimum of BSc, BA (Second Class Lower) Degree or HND (Lower Credit) in the following: Journalism, Digital Media Studies, Radio Production, Strategic Communication and Public Relations, Printing Technology, Animation and Graphic Design, Mass Communication, Public Affairs, Television Production, Social Media Communications, Cinematography.
Applicants must have evidence of Membership of any Professional body relating to media operation and journalism.
Entry Requirements
All applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Be a Nigerian as defined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Be a male or female between the ages of 20 and 30 years. Medical consultants could be between 25 – 40 years of age by April 2024.
Be medically, mentally, and physically fit according to NA standards.
Be recommended and attested to his/her good character by at least 2 recognizable referees who are either a Local Government Chairman/Secretary or an officer of the Armed Forces not below the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and equivalent or an Assistant Commissioner of Police and above who must hail from the applicant’s state of origin. Passport photographs of referees must be affixed to the letter of attestation.
Applicants must submit a letter of Attestation from their former institutions.
Measure in height at least 1.68m (for males) and 1.65m (for females).
Must not have been convicted by any court of law. Military personnel applying must be free from any disciplinary case and endorsed by the applicant’s Commanding Officer/Commander.
Possess at least a First Degree with not less than Second Class Lower Division or HND (where applicable) of not less than Lower Credit from any accredited institution of learning.
Possess a valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital, or Local Government Council or a valid age declaration.
Possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
Applicants must possess an NYSC discharge certificate or valid exemption certificate as appropriate.
Graduates with professional qualifications must be duly registered by relevant regulating bodies recognized by Nigerian Laws at the commencement of cadet training.
Only Post-secondary academic credentials obtained from 2014 to date will be considered.
Applicants must present valid contact addresses and telephone numbers of parents/guardians and Next of Kin as appropriate.
Candidates must not have any bodily inscriptions or tattoos.
Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to Post-secondary).
Service personnel must present valid military identity cards and letters of recommendation by their Commanding Officers/Commanders. They must also present valid letter(s) of Service sponsorship to tertiary academic institutions (where applicable). Additionally, they must have served for a period of not less than 5 years.
Candidates must not belong to any cult/society/fraternity.
Candidates with the ability to swim will have an added advantage.
Conditions of Service
The DSSC will be granted for a total of 15 years, for an initial period of 8 years, renewable yearly for another period of 7 years. Direct Regular Commission (DRC) may be granted on conversion after 3 years as a commissioned officer.
Other Service conditions include the following:
The DSSC officers shall be on probation for the first 3 years of service.
Conversion to DRC is not automatic but based on application by an eligible commissioned officer. It is however based on availability of vacancy and other criteria that are or will be in force from time to time.
All graduating officer cadets must sign an acceptance of the terms and conditions governing the DSSC before they are granted commission into the NA.
The reckonable period of service for civilians who become commissioned officers will be based on the date of commencement of cadet training while that of military personnel applicants would be the date of enlistment.
Medical Consultants on successful completion of military training shall be granted the rank of Major with seniority effective from date of commission.
Officer cadets who successfully complete the military training shall be granted the rank of Lieutenant (except for medical consultants who will be commissioned as Majors) with seniority effective from date of commission.
Applications are to be made online FREE OF CHARGE.
Click on the link above. When the page opens, click on the “Apply Now” button for the DSSC as per your qualification and Corps of choice.
At the prompt, you will be required to select if you are serving or have served in the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Choose the appropriate option and proceed.
If you do not have an account click on “Sign Up” (a verification will be sent to your email) or enter your login details and log in.
Fill out the form and ensure all required documents listed below are uploaded:
Passport photograph.
Educational certificates.
Evidence of membership of any professional body.
Certificate of state of origin.
Birth certificate or age declaration.
NIN/BVN.
Print Out
Applicants must print out their online generated photo-slip on completion of their application.
The first page is to be signed by the Registrar of any Court of Law while the second page is to be signed by the applicants’ Local Government Chairman/Secretary or any military officer of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or equivalent and above who hails from an applicant’s state of origin.
Successful applicants would be required to take a written examination at assigned examination centres. Successful candidates would present their printed application forms (photo-slips, guarantors form, attestation form etc) at the Examination Centres and subsequently to the Selection Board during interview.
Note
Caution: The general public is advised to disregard any online application portal opened before this publication.
Notice: prospective applicants and the general public are to also watch out for subsequent jingles on television and radio stations after this publication.
Further Information
For further inquiries, please call 08179269294 or 08109959294 between 0800 -1800 hours (8am – 6pm) daily.
7.) Army Band Corps Officer
Job Title: Army Band Corps Officer
Location: Nigeria
Details
Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Officers. The DSSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. Only serving military personnel sponsored to civil institutions by any of the Services of the Nigerian Armed Forces shall be considered.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess a minimum BA (Second Class Lower) Degree or HND Lower Credit or equivalent in Music with an Associate of Royal Academy of Music (ARAM) and Associate of Royal College of Music (ARCM), Musicologist.
Entry Requirements
All applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Be a Nigerian as defined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Be a male or female between the ages of 20 and 30 years. Medical consultants could be between 25 – 40 years of age by April 2024.
Be medically, mentally, and physically fit according to NA standards.
Be recommended and attested to his/her good character by at least 2 recognizable referees who are either a Local Government Chairman/Secretary or an officer of the Armed Forces not below the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and equivalent or an Assistant Commissioner of Police and above who must hail from the applicant’s state of origin. Passport photographs of referees must be affixed to the letter of attestation.
Applicants must submit a letter of Attestation from their former institutions.
Measure in height at least 1.68m (for males) and 1.65m (for females).
Must not have been convicted by any court of law. Military personnel applying must be free from any disciplinary case and endorsed by the applicant’s Commanding Officer/Commander.
Possess at least a First Degree with not less than Second Class Lower Division or HND (where applicable) of not less than Lower Credit from any accredited institution of learning.
Possess a valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital, or Local Government Council or a valid age declaration.
Possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
Applicants must possess an NYSC discharge certificate or valid exemption certificate as appropriate.
Graduates with professional qualifications must be duly registered by relevant regulating bodies recognized by Nigerian Laws at the commencement of cadet training.
Only Post-secondary academic credentials obtained from 2014 to date will be considered.
Applicants must present valid contact addresses and telephone numbers of parents/guardians and Next of Kin as appropriate.
Candidates must not have any bodily inscriptions or tattoos.
Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to Post-secondary).
Service personnel must present valid military identity cards and letters of recommendation by their Commanding Officers/Commanders. They must also present valid letter(s) of Service sponsorship to tertiary academic institutions (where applicable). Additionally, they must have served for a period of not less than 5 years.
Candidates must not belong to any cult/society/fraternity.
Candidates with the ability to swim will have an added advantage.
Conditions of Service
The DSSC will be granted for a total of 15 years, for an initial period of 8 years, renewable yearly for another period of 7 years. Direct Regular Commission (DRC) may be granted on conversion after 3 years as a commissioned officer.
Other Service conditions include the following:
The DSSC officers shall be on probation for the first 3 years of service.
Conversion to DRC is not automatic but based on application by an eligible commissioned officer. It is however based on availability of vacancy and other criteria that are or will be in force from time to time.
All graduating officer cadets must sign an acceptance of the terms and conditions governing the DSSC before they are granted commission into the NA.
The reckonable period of service for civilians who become commissioned officers will be based on the date of commencement of cadet training while that of military personnel applicants would be the date of enlistment.
Medical Consultants on successful completion of military training shall be granted the rank of Major with seniority effective from date of commission.
Officer cadets who successfully complete the military training shall be granted the rank of Lieutenant (except for medical consultants who will be commissioned as Majors) with seniority effective from date of commission.
Applications are to be made online FREE OF CHARGE.
Click on the link above. When the page opens, click on the “Apply Now” button for the DSSC as per your qualification and Corps of choice.
At the prompt, you will be required to select if you are serving or have served in the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Choose the appropriate option and proceed.
If you do not have an account click on “Sign Up” (a verification will be sent to your email) or enter your login details and log in.
Fill out the form and ensure all required documents listed below are uploaded:
Passport photograph.
Educational certificates.
Evidence of membership of any professional body.
Certificate of state of origin.
Birth certificate or age declaration.
NIN/BVN.
Print Out
Applicants must print out their online generated photo-slip on completion of their application.
The first page is to be signed by the Registrar of any Court of Law while the second page is to be signed by the applicants’ Local Government Chairman/Secretary or any military officer of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or equivalent and above who hails from an applicant’s state of origin.
Successful applicants would be required to take a written examination at assigned examination centres. Successful candidates would present their printed application forms (photo-slips, guarantors form, attestation form etc) at the Examination Centres and subsequently to the Selection Board during interview.
Note
Caution: The general public is advised to disregard any online application portal opened before this publication.
Notice: prospective applicants and the general public are to also watch out for subsequent jingles on television and radio stations after this publication.
Further Information
For further inquiries, please call 08179269294 or 08109959294 between 0800 -1800 hours (8am – 6pm) daily.
8.) Army Finance Corps Officer
Job Title: Army Finance Corps Officer
Location: Nigeria
Details
Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Officers. The DSSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. Only serving military personnel sponsored to civil institutions by any of the Services of the Nigerian Armed Forces shall be considered.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess a minimum BA (Second Class Lower) Degree or HND (Lower Credit) in any of the following areas: Accounting, Economics, Banking and Finance, Business & Financial Management, Registration with any of the following Professional Accountancy qualification is compulsory: ICAN, ANAN, ACMA, ACCA, ACA.
Entry Requirements
All applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Be a Nigerian as defined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Be a male or female between the ages of 20 and 30 years. Medical consultants could be between 25 – 40 years of age by April 2024.
Be medically, mentally, and physically fit according to NA standards.
Be recommended and attested to his/her good character by at least 2 recognizable referees who are either a Local Government Chairman/Secretary or an officer of the Armed Forces not below the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and equivalent or an Assistant Commissioner of Police and above who must hail from the applicant’s state of origin. Passport photographs of referees must be affixed to the letter of attestation.
Applicants must submit a letter of Attestation from their former institutions.
Measure in height at least 1.68m (for males) and 1.65m (for females).
Must not have been convicted by any court of law. Military personnel applying must be free from any disciplinary case and endorsed by the applicant’s Commanding Officer/Commander.
Possess at least a First Degree with not less than Second Class Lower Division or HND (where applicable) of not less than Lower Credit from any accredited institution of learning.
Possess a valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital, or Local Government Council or a valid age declaration.
Possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
Applicants must possess an NYSC discharge certificate or valid exemption certificate as appropriate.
Graduates with professional qualifications must be duly registered by relevant regulating bodies recognized by Nigerian Laws at the commencement of cadet training.
Only Post-secondary academic credentials obtained from 2014 to date will be considered.
Applicants must present valid contact addresses and telephone numbers of parents/guardians and Next of Kin as appropriate.
Candidates must not have any bodily inscriptions or tattoos.
Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to Post-secondary).
Service personnel must present valid military identity cards and letters of recommendation by their Commanding Officers/Commanders. They must also present valid letter(s) of Service sponsorship to tertiary academic institutions (where applicable). Additionally, they must have served for a period of not less than 5 years.
Candidates must not belong to any cult/society/fraternity.
Candidates with the ability to swim will have an added advantage.
Conditions of Service
The DSSC will be granted for a total of 15 years, for an initial period of 8 years, renewable yearly for another period of 7 years. Direct Regular Commission (DRC) may be granted on conversion after 3 years as a commissioned officer.
Other Service conditions include the following:
The DSSC officers shall be on probation for the first 3 years of service.
Conversion to DRC is not automatic but based on application by an eligible commissioned officer. It is however based on availability of vacancy and other criteria that are or will be in force from time to time.
All graduating officer cadets must sign an acceptance of the terms and conditions governing the DSSC before they are granted commission into the NA.
The reckonable period of service for civilians who become commissioned officers will be based on the date of commencement of cadet training while that of military personnel applicants would be the date of enlistment.
Medical Consultants on successful completion of military training shall be granted the rank of Major with seniority effective from date of commission.
Officer cadets who successfully complete the military training shall be granted the rank of Lieutenant (except for medical consultants who will be commissioned as Majors) with seniority effective from date of commission.
Applications are to be made online FREE OF CHARGE.
Click on the link above. When the page opens, click on the “Apply Now” button for the DSSC as per your qualification and Corps of choice.
At the prompt, you will be required to select if you are serving or have served in the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Choose the appropriate option and proceed.
If you do not have an account click on “Sign Up” (a verification will be sent to your email) or enter your login details and log in.
Fill out the form and ensure all required documents listed below are uploaded:
Passport photograph.
Educational certificates.
Evidence of membership of any professional body.
Certificate of state of origin.
Birth certificate or age declaration.
NIN/BVN.
Print Out
Applicants must print out their online generated photo-slip on completion of their application.
The first page is to be signed by the Registrar of any Court of Law while the second page is to be signed by the applicants’ Local Government Chairman/Secretary or any military officer of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or equivalent and above who hails from an applicant’s state of origin.
Successful applicants would be required to take a written examination at assigned examination centres. Successful candidates would present their printed application forms (photo-slips, guarantors form, attestation form etc) at the Examination Centres and subsequently to the Selection Board during interview.
Note
Caution: The general public is advised to disregard any online application portal opened before this publication.
Notice: prospective applicants and the general public are to also watch out for subsequent jingles on television and radio stations after this publication.
Further Information
For further inquiries, please call 08179269294 or 08109959294 between 0800 -1800 hours (8am – 6pm) daily.
9.) Army Education Corps Officer
Job Title: Army Education Corps Officer
Location: Nigeria
Details
Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Officers. The DSSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. Only serving military personnel sponsored to civil institutions by any of the Services of the Nigerian Armed Forces shall be considered.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess a minimum of BSc (Ed) or BA (Ed) Second Class Lower degree in Museology, Arts / Languages, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Agricultural Science, Electronics, Computer Science / ICT, Accounting, Economics, Geography, Political Science, Public Administration, Museum and Archival Studies, Guidance and Counselling, Education Technology, Physical and Health Education, Education Administration / Management, Library and Information Science, Curriculum Development / Studies, Military History/History, English Language, Hausa, French, Yoruba, Igbo, Christian Religious Studies, Islamic Religious Studies, Portuguese, Fine Art / Theatre Arts, Arabic. All applicants for the Education Corps are expected to present proof of registration with their professional regulatory bodies.
Entry Requirements
All applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Be a Nigerian as defined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Be a male or female between the ages of 20 and 30 years. Medical consultants could be between 25 – 40 years of age by April 2024.
Be medically, mentally, and physically fit according to NA standards.
Be recommended and attested to his/her good character by at least 2 recognizable referees who are either a Local Government Chairman/Secretary or an officer of the Armed Forces not below the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and equivalent or an Assistant Commissioner of Police and above who must hail from the applicant’s state of origin. Passport photographs of referees must be affixed to the letter of attestation.
Applicants must submit a letter of Attestation from their former institutions.
Measure in height at least 1.68m (for males) and 1.65m (for females).
Must not have been convicted by any court of law. Military personnel applying must be free from any disciplinary case and endorsed by the applicant’s Commanding Officer/Commander.
Possess at least a First Degree with not less than Second Class Lower Division or HND (where applicable) of not less than Lower Credit from any accredited institution of learning.
Possess a valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital, or Local Government Council or a valid age declaration.
Possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
Applicants must possess an NYSC discharge certificate or valid exemption certificate as appropriate.
Graduates with professional qualifications must be duly registered by relevant regulating bodies recognized by Nigerian Laws at the commencement of cadet training.
Only Post-secondary academic credentials obtained from 2014 to date will be considered.
Applicants must present valid contact addresses and telephone numbers of parents/guardians and Next of Kin as appropriate.
Candidates must not have any bodily inscriptions or tattoos.
Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to Post-secondary).
Service personnel must present valid military identity cards and letters of recommendation by their Commanding Officers/Commanders. They must also present valid letter(s) of Service sponsorship to tertiary academic institutions (where applicable). Additionally, they must have served for a period of not less than 5 years.
Candidates must not belong to any cult/society/fraternity.
Candidates with the ability to swim will have an added advantage.
Conditions of Service
The DSSC will be granted for a total of 15 years, for an initial period of 8 years, renewable yearly for another period of 7 years. Direct Regular Commission (DRC) may be granted on conversion after 3 years as a commissioned officer.
Other Service conditions include the following:
The DSSC officers shall be on probation for the first 3 years of service.
Conversion to DRC is not automatic but based on application by an eligible commissioned officer. It is however based on availability of vacancy and other criteria that are or will be in force from time to time.
All graduating officer cadets must sign an acceptance of the terms and conditions governing the DSSC before they are granted commission into the NA.
The reckonable period of service for civilians who become commissioned officers will be based on the date of commencement of cadet training while that of military personnel applicants would be the date of enlistment.
Medical Consultants on successful completion of military training shall be granted the rank of Major with seniority effective from date of commission.
Officer cadets who successfully complete the military training shall be granted the rank of Lieutenant (except for medical consultants who will be commissioned as Majors) with seniority effective from date of commission.
Applications are to be made online FREE OF CHARGE.
Click on the link above. When the page opens, click on the “Apply Now” button for the DSSC as per your qualification and Corps of choice.
At the prompt, you will be required to select if you are serving or have served in the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Choose the appropriate option and proceed.
If you do not have an account click on “Sign Up” (a verification will be sent to your email) or enter your login details and log in.
Fill out the form and ensure all required documents listed below are uploaded:
Passport photograph.
Educational certificates.
Evidence of membership of any professional body.
Certificate of state of origin.
Birth certificate or age declaration.
NIN/BVN.
Print Out
Applicants must print out their online generated photo-slip on completion of their application.
The first page is to be signed by the Registrar of any Court of Law while the second page is to be signed by the applicants’ Local Government Chairman/Secretary or any military officer of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or equivalent and above who hails from an applicant’s state of origin.
Successful applicants would be required to take a written examination at assigned examination centres. Successful candidates would present their printed application forms (photo-slips, guarantors form, attestation form etc) at the Examination Centres and subsequently to the Selection Board during interview.
Note
Caution: The general public is advised to disregard any online application portal opened before this publication.
Notice: prospective applicants and the general public are to also watch out for subsequent jingles on television and radio stations after this publication.
Further Information
For further inquiries, please call 08179269294 or 08109959294 between 0800 -1800 hours (8am – 6pm) daily.
10.) Army Corps of Military Police Officer
Job Title: Army Corps of Military Police Officer
Location: Nigeria
Details
Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Officers. The DSSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. Only serving military personnel sponsored to civil institutions by any of the Services of the Nigerian Armed Forces shall be considered.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess a minimum of LLB BL, BSc, BA (Second Class Lower) Degree or HND (Lower Credit) in either Forensic Science, Psychology, Veterinary Doctors or Criminology.
Entry Requirements
All applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Be a Nigerian as defined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Be a male or female between the ages of 20 and 30 years. Medical consultants could be between 25 – 40 years of age by April 2024.
Be medically, mentally, and physically fit according to NA standards.
Be recommended and attested to his/her good character by at least 2 recognizable referees who are either a Local Government Chairman/Secretary or an officer of the Armed Forces not below the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and equivalent or an Assistant Commissioner of Police and above who must hail from the applicant’s state of origin. Passport photographs of referees must be affixed to the letter of attestation.
Applicants must submit a letter of Attestation from their former institutions.
Measure in height at least 1.68m (for males) and 1.65m (for females).
Must not have been convicted by any court of law. Military personnel applying must be free from any disciplinary case and endorsed by the applicant’s Commanding Officer/Commander.
Possess at least a First Degree with not less than Second Class Lower Division or HND (where applicable) of not less than Lower Credit from any accredited institution of learning.
Possess a valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital, or Local Government Council or a valid age declaration.
Possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
Applicants must possess an NYSC discharge certificate or valid exemption certificate as appropriate.
Graduates with professional qualifications must be duly registered by relevant regulating bodies recognized by Nigerian Laws at the commencement of cadet training.
Only Post-secondary academic credentials obtained from 2014 to date will be considered.
Applicants must present valid contact addresses and telephone numbers of parents/guardians and Next of Kin as appropriate.
Candidates must not have any bodily inscriptions or tattoos.
Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to Post-secondary).
Service personnel must present valid military identity cards and letters of recommendation by their Commanding Officers/Commanders. They must also present valid letter(s) of Service sponsorship to tertiary academic institutions (where applicable). Additionally, they must have served for a period of not less than 5 years.
Candidates must not belong to any cult/society/fraternity.
Candidates with the ability to swim will have an added advantage.
Conditions of Service
The DSSC will be granted for a total of 15 years, for an initial period of 8 years, renewable yearly for another period of 7 years. Direct Regular Commission (DRC) may be granted on conversion after 3 years as a commissioned officer.
Other Service conditions include the following:
The DSSC officers shall be on probation for the first 3 years of service.
Conversion to DRC is not automatic but based on application by an eligible commissioned officer. It is however based on availability of vacancy and other criteria that are or will be in force from time to time.
All graduating officer cadets must sign an acceptance of the terms and conditions governing the DSSC before they are granted commission into the NA.
The reckonable period of service for civilians who become commissioned officers will be based on the date of commencement of cadet training while that of military personnel applicants would be the date of enlistment.
Medical Consultants on successful completion of military training shall be granted the rank of Major with seniority effective from date of commission.
Officer cadets who successfully complete the military training shall be granted the rank of Lieutenant (except for medical consultants who will be commissioned as Majors) with seniority effective from date of commission.
Applications are to be made online FREE OF CHARGE.
Click on the link above. When the page opens, click on the “Apply Now” button for the DSSC as per your qualification and Corps of choice.
At the prompt, you will be required to select if you are serving or have served in the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Choose the appropriate option and proceed.
If you do not have an account click on “Sign Up” (a verification will be sent to your email) or enter your login details and log in.
Fill out the form and ensure all required documents listed below are uploaded:
Passport photograph.
Educational certificates.
Evidence of membership of any professional body.
Certificate of state of origin.
Birth certificate or age declaration.
NIN/BVN.
Print Out
Applicants must print out their online generated photo-slip on completion of their application.
The first page is to be signed by the Registrar of any Court of Law while the second page is to be signed by the applicants’ Local Government Chairman/Secretary or any military officer of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or equivalent and above who hails from an applicant’s state of origin.
Successful applicants would be required to take a written examination at assigned examination centres. Successful candidates would present their printed application forms (photo-slips, guarantors form, attestation form etc) at the Examination Centres and subsequently to the Selection Board during interview.
Note
Caution: The general public is advised to disregard any online application portal opened before this publication.
Notice: prospective applicants and the general public are to also watch out for subsequent jingles on television and radio stations after this publication.
Further Information
For further inquiries, please call 08179269294 or 08109959294 between 0800 -1800 hours (8am – 6pm) daily.
11.) Army Electrical and Mechanical Engineer
Job Title: Army Electrical and Mechanical Engineer
Location: Nigeria
Details
Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Officers. The DSSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. Only serving military personnel sponsored to civil institutions by any of the Services of the Nigerian Armed Forces shall be considered.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess a minimum of B Eng, BSc (Eng) (Second Class Lower) Degree or HND (Lower Credit) in any of the following areas: Automotive, Electronics, Mechatronics, Systems, Weapon and Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial/Production Engineering, Marine Architecture, Material Science.
Such academic fields must be registered with the Nigerian Society of Engineers and the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN).
Entry Requirements
All applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Be a Nigerian as defined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Be a male or female between the ages of 20 and 30 years. Medical consultants could be between 25 – 40 years of age by April 2024.
Be medically, mentally, and physically fit according to NA standards.
Be recommended and attested to his/her good character by at least 2 recognizable referees who are either a Local Government Chairman/Secretary or an officer of the Armed Forces not below the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and equivalent or an Assistant Commissioner of Police and above who must hail from the applicant’s state of origin. Passport photographs of referees must be affixed to the letter of attestation.
Applicants must submit a letter of Attestation from their former institutions.
Measure in height at least 1.68m (for males) and 1.65m (for females).
Must not have been convicted by any court of law. Military personnel applying must be free from any disciplinary case and endorsed by the applicant’s Commanding Officer/Commander.
Possess at least a First Degree with not less than Second Class Lower Division or HND (where applicable) of not less than Lower Credit from any accredited institution of learning.
Possess a valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital, or Local Government Council or a valid age declaration.
Possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
Applicants must possess an NYSC discharge certificate or valid exemption certificate as appropriate.
Graduates with professional qualifications must be duly registered by relevant regulating bodies recognized by Nigerian Laws at the commencement of cadet training.
Only Post-secondary academic credentials obtained from 2014 to date will be considered.
Applicants must present valid contact addresses and telephone numbers of parents/guardians and Next of Kin as appropriate.
Candidates must not have any bodily inscriptions or tattoos.
Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to Post-secondary).
Service personnel must present valid military identity cards and letters of recommendation by their Commanding Officers/Commanders. They must also present valid letter(s) of Service sponsorship to tertiary academic institutions (where applicable). Additionally, they must have served for a period of not less than 5 years.
Candidates must not belong to any cult/society/fraternity.
Candidates with the ability to swim will have an added advantage.
Conditions of Service
The DSSC will be granted for a total of 15 years, for an initial period of 8 years, renewable yearly for another period of 7 years. Direct Regular Commission (DRC) may be granted on conversion after 3 years as a commissioned officer.
Other Service conditions include the following:
The DSSC officers shall be on probation for the first 3 years of service.
Conversion to DRC is not automatic but based on application by an eligible commissioned officer. It is however based on availability of vacancy and other criteria that are or will be in force from time to time.
All graduating officer cadets must sign an acceptance of the terms and conditions governing the DSSC before they are granted commission into the NA.
The reckonable period of service for civilians who become commissioned officers will be based on the date of commencement of cadet training while that of military personnel applicants would be the date of enlistment.
Medical Consultants on successful completion of military training shall be granted the rank of Major with seniority effective from date of commission.
Officer cadets who successfully complete the military training shall be granted the rank of Lieutenant (except for medical consultants who will be commissioned as Majors) with seniority effective from date of commission.
Applications are to be made online FREE OF CHARGE.
Click on the link above. When the page opens, click on the “Apply Now” button for the DSSC as per your qualification and Corps of choice.
At the prompt, you will be required to select if you are serving or have served in the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Choose the appropriate option and proceed.
If you do not have an account click on “Sign Up” (a verification will be sent to your email) or enter your login details and log in.
Fill out the form and ensure all required documents listed below are uploaded:
Passport photograph.
Educational certificates.
Evidence of membership of any professional body.
Certificate of state of origin.
Birth certificate or age declaration.
NIN/BVN.
Print Out
Applicants must print out their online generated photo-slip on completion of their application.
The first page is to be signed by the Registrar of any Court of Law while the second page is to be signed by the applicants’ Local Government Chairman/Secretary or any military officer of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or equivalent and above who hails from an applicant’s state of origin.
Successful applicants would be required to take a written examination at assigned examination centres. Successful candidates would present their printed application forms (photo-slips, guarantors form, attestation form etc) at the Examination Centres and subsequently to the Selection Board during interview.
Note
Caution: The general public is advised to disregard any online application portal opened before this publication.
Notice: prospective applicants and the general public are to also watch out for subsequent jingles on television and radio stations after this publication.
Further Information
For further inquiries, please call 08179269294 or 08109959294 between 0800 -1800 hours (8am – 6pm) daily.
12.) Army Ordinance Corps Officer
Job Title: Army Ordinance Corps Officer
Location: Nigeria
Details
Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Officers. The DSSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. Only serving military personnel sponsored to civil institutions by any of the Services of the Nigerian Armed Forces shall be considered.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess a minimum of B.Sc, B.Eng, BA (Second Class Lower) Degree or HND (Lower Credit) in any of the following areas: Textile Technology, Textile Design, Graphic Design, Explosives Engineering, Warehouse Management, Inventory Control and Management, Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Explosive Science and Technology, Industrial Design, Printing Technology, Inventory Management, Graphics Art and Ballistics.
Entry Requirements
All applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Be a Nigerian as defined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Be a male or female between the ages of 20 and 30 years. Medical consultants could be between 25 – 40 years of age by April 2024.
Be medically, mentally, and physically fit according to NA standards.
Be recommended and attested to his/her good character by at least 2 recognizable referees who are either a Local Government Chairman/Secretary or an officer of the Armed Forces not below the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and equivalent or an Assistant Commissioner of Police and above who must hail from the applicant’s state of origin. Passport photographs of referees must be affixed to the letter of attestation.
Applicants must submit a letter of Attestation from their former institutions.
Measure in height at least 1.68m (for males) and 1.65m (for females).
Must not have been convicted by any court of law. Military personnel applying must be free from any disciplinary case and endorsed by the applicant’s Commanding Officer/Commander.
Possess at least a First Degree with not less than Second Class Lower Division or HND (where applicable) of not less than Lower Credit from any accredited institution of learning.
Possess a valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital, or Local Government Council or a valid age declaration.
Possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
Applicants must possess an NYSC discharge certificate or valid exemption certificate as appropriate.
Graduates with professional qualifications must be duly registered by relevant regulating bodies recognized by Nigerian Laws at the commencement of cadet training.
Only Post-secondary academic credentials obtained from 2014 to date will be considered.
Applicants must present valid contact addresses and telephone numbers of parents/guardians and Next of Kin as appropriate.
Candidates must not have any bodily inscriptions or tattoos.
Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to Post-secondary).
Service personnel must present valid military identity cards and letters of recommendation by their Commanding Officers/Commanders. They must also present valid letter(s) of Service sponsorship to tertiary academic institutions (where applicable). Additionally, they must have served for a period of not less than 5 years.
Candidates must not belong to any cult/society/fraternity.
Candidates with the ability to swim will have an added advantage.
Conditions of Service
The DSSC will be granted for a total of 15 years, for an initial period of 8 years, renewable yearly for another period of 7 years. Direct Regular Commission (DRC) may be granted on conversion after 3 years as a commissioned officer.
Other Service conditions include the following:
The DSSC officers shall be on probation for the first 3 years of service.
Conversion to DRC is not automatic but based on application by an eligible commissioned officer. It is however based on availability of vacancy and other criteria that are or will be in force from time to time.
All graduating officer cadets must sign an acceptance of the terms and conditions governing the DSSC before they are granted commission into the NA.
The reckonable period of service for civilians who become commissioned officers will be based on the date of commencement of cadet training while that of military personnel applicants would be the date of enlistment.
Medical Consultants on successful completion of military training shall be granted the rank of Major with seniority effective from date of commission.
Officer cadets who successfully complete the military training shall be granted the rank of Lieutenant (except for medical consultants who will be commissioned as Majors) with seniority effective from date of commission.
Applications are to be made online FREE OF CHARGE.
Click on the link above. When the page opens, click on the “Apply Now” button for the DSSC as per your qualification and Corps of choice.
At the prompt, you will be required to select if you are serving or have served in the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Choose the appropriate option and proceed.
If you do not have an account click on “Sign Up” (a verification will be sent to your email) or enter your login details and log in.
Fill out the form and ensure all required documents listed below are uploaded:
Passport photograph.
Educational certificates.
Evidence of membership of any professional body.
Certificate of state of origin.
Birth certificate or age declaration.
NIN/BVN.
Print Out
Applicants must print out their online generated photo-slip on completion of their application.
The first page is to be signed by the Registrar of any Court of Law while the second page is to be signed by the applicants’ Local Government Chairman/Secretary or any military officer of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or equivalent and above who hails from an applicant’s state of origin.
Successful applicants would be required to take a written examination at assigned examination centres. Successful candidates would present their printed application forms (photo-slips, guarantors form, attestation form etc) at the Examination Centres and subsequently to the Selection Board during interview.
Note
Caution: The general public is advised to disregard any online application portal opened before this publication.
Notice: prospective applicants and the general public are to also watch out for subsequent jingles on television and radio stations after this publication.
Further Information
For further inquiries, please call 08179269294 or 08109959294 between 0800 -1800 hours (8am – 6pm) daily.
13.) Pharmacist
Job Title: Pharmacist
Location: Nigeria
Corps and Services: Medical Corps
Details
Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Officers. The DSSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. Only serving military personnel sponsored to civil institutions by any of the Services of the Nigerian Armed Forces shall be considered.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess a Bachelor of Pharmacy and must be fully registered with the Pharmacist Council of Nigeria.
Entry Requirements
All applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
All applicants for the NA Medical Corps are expected to present proof of registration with their professional regulatory bodies and current practicing license.
Be a Nigerian as defined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Be a male or female between the ages of 20 and 30 years. Medical consultants could be between 25 – 40 years of age by April 2024.
Be medically, mentally, and physically fit according to NA standards.
Be recommended and attested to his/her good character by at least 2 recognizable referees who are either a Local Government Chairman/Secretary or an officer of the Armed Forces not below the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and equivalent or an Assistant Commissioner of Police and above who must hail from the applicant’s state of origin. Passport photographs of referees must be affixed to the letter of attestation.
Applicants must submit a letter of Attestation from their former institutions.
Measure in height at least 1.68m (for males) and 1.65m (for females).
Must not have been convicted by any court of law. Military personnel applying must be free from any disciplinary case and endorsed by the applicant’s Commanding Officer/Commander.
Possess at least a First Degree with not less than Second Class Lower Division or HND (where applicable) of not less than Lower Credit from any accredited institution of learning.
Possess a valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital, or Local Government Council or a valid age declaration.
Possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
Applicants must possess an NYSC discharge certificate or valid exemption certificate as appropriate.
Graduates with professional qualifications must be duly registered by relevant regulating bodies recognized by Nigerian Laws at the commencement of cadet training.
Only Post-secondary academic credentials obtained from 2014 to date will be considered.
Applicants must present valid contact addresses and telephone numbers of parents/guardians and Next of Kin as appropriate.
Candidates must not have any bodily inscriptions or tattoos.
Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to Post-secondary).
Service personnel must present valid military identity cards and letters of recommendation by their Commanding Officers/Commanders. They must also present valid letter(s) of Service sponsorship to tertiary academic institutions (where applicable). Additionally, they must have served for a period of not less than 5 years.
Candidates must not belong to any cult/society/fraternity.
Candidates with the ability to swim will have an added advantage.
Conditions of Service
The DSSC will be granted for a total of 15 years, for an initial period of 8 years, renewable yearly for another period of 7 years. Direct Regular Commission (DRC) may be granted on conversion after 3 years as a commissioned officer.
Other Service conditions include the following:
The DSSC officers shall be on probation for the first 3 years of service.
Conversion to DRC is not automatic but based on application by an eligible commissioned officer. It is however based on availability of vacancy and other criteria that are or will be in force from time to time.
All graduating officer cadets must sign an acceptance of the terms and conditions governing the DSSC before they are granted commission into the NA.
The reckonable period of service for civilians who become commissioned officers will be based on the date of commencement of cadet training while that of military personnel applicants would be the date of enlistment.
Medical Consultants on successful completion of military training shall be granted the rank of Major with seniority effective from date of commission.
Officer cadets who successfully complete the military training shall be granted the rank of Lieutenant (except for medical consultants who will be commissioned as Majors) with seniority effective from date of commission.
Applications are to be made online FREE OF CHARGE.
Click on the link above. When the page opens, click on the “Apply Now” button for the DSSC as per your qualification and Corps of choice.
At the prompt, you will be required to select if you are serving or have served in the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Choose the appropriate option and proceed.
If you do not have an account click on “Sign Up” (a verification will be sent to your email) or enter your login details and log in.
Fill out the form and ensure all required documents listed below are uploaded:
Passport photograph.
Educational certificates.
Evidence of membership of any professional body.
Certificate of state of origin.
Birth certificate or age declaration.
NIN/BVN.
Print Out
Applicants must print out their online generated photo-slip on completion of their application.
The first page is to be signed by the Registrar of any Court of Law while the second page is to be signed by the applicants’ Local Government Chairman/Secretary or any military officer of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or equivalent and above who hails from an applicant’s state of origin.
Successful applicants would be required to take a written examination at assigned examination centres. Successful candidates would present their printed application forms (photo-slips, guarantors form, attestation form etc) at the Examination Centres and subsequently to the Selection Board during interview.
Note
Caution: The general public is advised to disregard any online application portal opened before this publication.
Notice: prospective applicants and the general public are to also watch out for subsequent jingles on television and radio stations after this publication.
Further Information
For further inquiries, please call 08179269294 or 08109959294 between 0800 -1800 hours (8am – 6pm) daily.
14.) Nursing Officer
Job Title: Nursing Officer
Location: Nigeria
Corps and Services: Medical Corps
Details
Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Officers. The DSSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. Only serving military personnel sponsored to civil institutions by any of the Services of the Nigerian Armed Forces shall be considered.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess a BSc Nursing and be fully registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
Entry Requirements
All applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
All applicants for the NA Medical Corps are expected to present proof of registration with their professional regulatory bodies and current practicing license.
Be a Nigerian as defined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Be a male or female between the ages of 20 and 30 years. Medical consultants could be between 25 – 40 years of age by April 2024.
Be medically, mentally, and physically fit according to NA standards.
Be recommended and attested to his/her good character by at least 2 recognizable referees who are either a Local Government Chairman/Secretary or an officer of the Armed Forces not below the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and equivalent or an Assistant Commissioner of Police and above who must hail from the applicant’s state of origin. Passport photographs of referees must be affixed to the letter of attestation.
Applicants must submit a letter of Attestation from their former institutions.
Measure in height at least 1.68m (for males) and 1.65m (for females).
Must not have been convicted by any court of law. Military personnel applying must be free from any disciplinary case and endorsed by the applicant’s Commanding Officer/Commander.
Possess at least a First Degree with not less than Second Class Lower Division or HND (where applicable) of not less than Lower Credit from any accredited institution of learning.
Possess a valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital, or Local Government Council or a valid age declaration.
Possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
Applicants must possess an NYSC discharge certificate or valid exemption certificate as appropriate.
Graduates with professional qualifications must be duly registered by relevant regulating bodies recognized by Nigerian Laws at the commencement of cadet training.
Only Post-secondary academic credentials obtained from 2014 to date will be considered.
Applicants must present valid contact addresses and telephone numbers of parents/guardians and Next of Kin as appropriate.
Candidates must not have any bodily inscriptions or tattoos.
Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to Post-secondary).
Service personnel must present valid military identity cards and letters of recommendation by their Commanding Officers/Commanders. They must also present valid letter(s) of Service sponsorship to tertiary academic institutions (where applicable). Additionally, they must have served for a period of not less than 5 years.
Candidates must not belong to any cult/society/fraternity.
Candidates with the ability to swim will have an added advantage.
Conditions of Service
The DSSC will be granted for a total of 15 years, for an initial period of 8 years, renewable yearly for another period of 7 years. Direct Regular Commission (DRC) may be granted on conversion after 3 years as a commissioned officer.
Other Service conditions include the following:
The DSSC officers shall be on probation for the first 3 years of service.
Conversion to DRC is not automatic but based on application by an eligible commissioned officer. It is however based on availability of vacancy and other criteria that are or will be in force from time to time.
All graduating officer cadets must sign an acceptance of the terms and conditions governing the DSSC before they are granted commission into the NA.
The reckonable period of service for civilians who become commissioned officers will be based on the date of commencement of cadet training while that of military personnel applicants would be the date of enlistment.
Medical Consultants on successful completion of military training shall be granted the rank of Major with seniority effective from date of commission.
Officer cadets who successfully complete the military training shall be granted the rank of Lieutenant (except for medical consultants who will be commissioned as Majors) with seniority effective from date of commission.
Applications are to be made online FREE OF CHARGE.
Click on the link above. When the page opens, click on the “Apply Now” button for the DSSC as per your qualification and Corps of choice.
At the prompt, you will be required to select if you are serving or have served in the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Choose the appropriate option and proceed.
If you do not have an account click on “Sign Up” (a verification will be sent to your email) or enter your login details and log in.
Fill out the form and ensure all required documents listed below are uploaded:
Passport photograph.
Educational certificates.
Evidence of membership of any professional body.
Certificate of state of origin.
Birth certificate or age declaration.
NIN/BVN.
Print Out
Applicants must print out their online generated photo-slip on completion of their application.
The first page is to be signed by the Registrar of any Court of Law while the second page is to be signed by the applicants’ Local Government Chairman/Secretary or any military officer of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or equivalent and above who hails from an applicant’s state of origin.
Successful applicants would be required to take a written examination at assigned examination centres. Successful candidates would present their printed application forms (photo-slips, guarantors form, attestation form etc) at the Examination Centres and subsequently to the Selection Board during interview.
Note
Caution: The general public is advised to disregard any online application portal opened before this publication.
Notice: prospective applicants and the general public are to also watch out for subsequent jingles on television and radio stations after this publication.
Further Information
For further inquiries, please call 08179269294 or 08109959294 between 0800 -1800 hours (8am – 6pm) daily.
15.) Nurse
Job Title: Nurse
Location: Nigeria
Corps and Services: Medical Corps
Details
Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Officers. The DSSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. Only serving military personnel sponsored to civil institutions by any of the Services of the Nigerian Armed Forces shall be considered.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess a minimum of BSc (Second Class) Lower Degree in Pediatrics or Nephrology or they must be in one of the following categories: Orthopaedic, Anaesthetist, Registered or Psychiatric Nurses (with BSc Second Class Lower Degree) fully registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
Entry Requirements
All applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
All applicants for the NA Medical Corps are expected to present proof of registration with their professional regulatory bodies and current practicing license.
Be a Nigerian as defined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Be a male or female between the ages of 20 and 30 years. Medical consultants could be between 25 – 40 years of age by April 2024.
Be medically, mentally, and physically fit according to NA standards.
Be recommended and attested to his/her good character by at least 2 recognizable referees who are either a Local Government Chairman/Secretary or an officer of the Armed Forces not below the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and equivalent or an Assistant Commissioner of Police and above who must hail from the applicant’s state of origin. Passport photographs of referees must be affixed to the letter of attestation.
Applicants must submit a letter of Attestation from their former institutions.
Measure in height at least 1.68m (for males) and 1.65m (for females).
Must not have been convicted by any court of law. Military personnel applying must be free from any disciplinary case and endorsed by the applicant’s Commanding Officer/Commander.
Possess at least a First Degree with not less than Second Class Lower Division or HND (where applicable) of not less than Lower Credit from any accredited institution of learning.
Possess a valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital, or Local Government Council or a valid age declaration.
Possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
Applicants must possess an NYSC discharge certificate or valid exemption certificate as appropriate.
Graduates with professional qualifications must be duly registered by relevant regulating bodies recognized by Nigerian Laws at the commencement of cadet training.
Only Post-secondary academic credentials obtained from 2014 to date will be considered.
Applicants must present valid contact addresses and telephone numbers of parents/guardians and Next of Kin as appropriate.
Candidates must not have any bodily inscriptions or tattoos.
Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to Post-secondary).
Service personnel must present valid military identity cards and letters of recommendation by their Commanding Officers/Commanders. They must also present valid letter(s) of Service sponsorship to tertiary academic institutions (where applicable). Additionally, they must have served for a period of not less than 5 years.
Candidates must not belong to any cult/society/fraternity.
Candidates with the ability to swim will have an added advantage.
Conditions of Service
The DSSC will be granted for a total of 15 years, for an initial period of 8 years, renewable yearly for another period of 7 years. Direct Regular Commission (DRC) may be granted on conversion after 3 years as a commissioned officer.
Other Service conditions include the following:
The DSSC officers shall be on probation for the first 3 years of service.
Conversion to DRC is not automatic but based on application by an eligible commissioned officer. It is however based on availability of vacancy and other criteria that are or will be in force from time to time.
All graduating officer cadets must sign an acceptance of the terms and conditions governing the DSSC before they are granted commission into the NA.
The reckonable period of service for civilians who become commissioned officers will be based on the date of commencement of cadet training while that of military personnel applicants would be the date of enlistment.
Medical Consultants on successful completion of military training shall be granted the rank of Major with seniority effective from date of commission.
Officer cadets who successfully complete the military training shall be granted the rank of Lieutenant (except for medical consultants who will be commissioned as Majors) with seniority effective from date of commission.
Applications are to be made online FREE OF CHARGE.
Click on the link above. When the page opens, click on the “Apply Now” button for the DSSC as per your qualification and Corps of choice.
At the prompt, you will be required to select if you are serving or have served in the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Choose the appropriate option and proceed.
If you do not have an account click on “Sign Up” (a verification will be sent to your email) or enter your login details and log in.
Fill out the form and ensure all required documents listed below are uploaded:
Passport photograph.
Educational certificates.
Evidence of membership of any professional body.
Certificate of state of origin.
Birth certificate or age declaration.
NIN/BVN.
Print Out
Applicants must print out their online generated photo-slip on completion of their application.
The first page is to be signed by the Registrar of any Court of Law while the second page is to be signed by the applicants’ Local Government Chairman/Secretary or any military officer of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or equivalent and above who hails from an applicant’s state of origin.
Successful applicants would be required to take a written examination at assigned examination centres. Successful candidates would present their printed application forms (photo-slips, guarantors form, attestation form etc) at the Examination Centres and subsequently to the Selection Board during interview.
Note
Caution: The general public is advised to disregard any online application portal opened before this publication.
Notice: prospective applicants and the general public are to also watch out for subsequent jingles on television and radio stations after this publication.
Further Information
For further inquiries, please call 08179269294 or 08109959294 between 0800 -1800 hours (8am – 6pm) daily.
16.) Medical Doctor (Non-Consultant)
Job Title: Medical Doctor (Non-Consultant)
Location: Nigeria
Corps and Services: Medical Corps
Details
Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Officers. The DSSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. Only serving military personnel sponsored to civil institutions by any of the Services of the Nigerian Armed Forces shall be considered.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery / Bachelor of Dental Surgery for medical doctors and dental surgeons respectively and must be fully registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria and possess a current practicing license.
Entry Requirements
All applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
All applicants for the NA Medical Corps are expected to present proof of registration with their professional regulatory bodies and current practicing license.
Be a Nigerian as defined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Be a male or female between the ages of 20 and 30 years. Medical consultants could be between 25 – 40 years of age by April 2024.
Be medically, mentally, and physically fit according to NA standards.
Be recommended and attested to his/her good character by at least 2 recognizable referees who are either a Local Government Chairman/Secretary or an officer of the Armed Forces not below the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and equivalent or an Assistant Commissioner of Police and above who must hail from the applicant’s state of origin. Passport photographs of referees must be affixed to the letter of attestation.
Applicants must submit a letter of Attestation from their former institutions.
Measure in height at least 1.68m (for males) and 1.65m (for females).
Must not have been convicted by any court of law. Military personnel applying must be free from any disciplinary case and endorsed by the applicant’s Commanding Officer/Commander.
Possess at least a First Degree with not less than Second Class Lower Division or HND (where applicable) of not less than Lower Credit from any accredited institution of learning.
Possess a valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital, or Local Government Council or a valid age declaration.
Possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
Applicants must possess an NYSC discharge certificate or valid exemption certificate as appropriate.
Graduates with professional qualifications must be duly registered by relevant regulating bodies recognized by Nigerian Laws at the commencement of cadet training.
Only Post-secondary academic credentials obtained from 2014 to date will be considered.
Applicants must present valid contact addresses and telephone numbers of parents/guardians and Next of Kin as appropriate.
Candidates must not have any bodily inscriptions or tattoos.
Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to Post-secondary).
Service personnel must present valid military identity cards and letters of recommendation by their Commanding Officers/Commanders. They must also present valid letter(s) of Service sponsorship to tertiary academic institutions (where applicable). Additionally, they must have served for a period of not less than 5 years.
Candidates must not belong to any cult/society/fraternity.
Candidates with the ability to swim will have an added advantage.
Conditions of Service
The DSSC will be granted for a total of 15 years, for an initial period of 8 years, renewable yearly for another period of 7 years. Direct Regular Commission (DRC) may be granted on conversion after 3 years as a commissioned officer.
Other Service conditions include the following:
The DSSC officers shall be on probation for the first 3 years of service.
Conversion to DRC is not automatic but based on application by an eligible commissioned officer. It is however based on availability of vacancy and other criteria that are or will be in force from time to time.
All graduating officer cadets must sign an acceptance of the terms and conditions governing the DSSC before they are granted commission into the NA.
The reckonable period of service for civilians who become commissioned officers will be based on the date of commencement of cadet training while that of military personnel applicants would be the date of enlistment.
Medical Consultants on successful completion of military training shall be granted the rank of Major with seniority effective from date of commission.
Officer cadets who successfully complete the military training shall be granted the rank of Lieutenant (except for medical consultants who will be commissioned as Majors) with seniority effective from date of commission.
Applications are to be made online FREE OF CHARGE.
Click on the link above. When the page opens, click on the “Apply Now” button for the DSSC as per your qualification and Corps of choice.
At the prompt, you will be required to select if you are serving or have served in the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Choose the appropriate option and proceed.
If you do not have an account click on “Sign Up” (a verification will be sent to your email) or enter your login details and log in.
Fill out the form and ensure all required documents listed below are uploaded:
Passport photograph.
Educational certificates.
Evidence of membership of any professional body.
Certificate of state of origin.
Birth certificate or age declaration.
NIN/BVN.
Print Out
Applicants must print out their online generated photo-slip on completion of their application.
The first page is to be signed by the Registrar of any Court of Law while the second page is to be signed by the applicants’ Local Government Chairman/Secretary or any military officer of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or equivalent and above who hails from an applicant’s state of origin.
Successful applicants would be required to take a written examination at assigned examination centres. Successful candidates would present their printed application forms (photo-slips, guarantors form, attestation form etc) at the Examination Centres and subsequently to the Selection Board during interview.
Note
Caution: The general public is advised to disregard any online application portal opened before this publication.
Notice: prospective applicants and the general public are to also watch out for subsequent jingles on television and radio stations after this publication.
Further Information
For further inquiries, please call 08179269294 or 08109959294 between 0800 -1800 hours (8am – 6pm) daily.
17.) Medical Consultant
Job Title: Medical Consultant
Location: Nigeria
Corps and Services: Medical Corps
Details
Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Officers. The DSSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. Only serving military personnel sponsored to civil institutions by any of the Services of the Nigerian Armed Forces shall be considered.
Qualifications
Applicants could belong to fields of specialization such as General Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Anaesthesia, Neuro-Surgery, Cardiothoracic, ENT Surgery, Physicians (Cardiologists, Endocrinologist, Nephrologists and Neurologists), Ophthalmologists as well as Obstetrics and Gynaecologists, Pediatricians and Family Medicine Physicians.
Applicants must also satisfy the following criteria:
Must be a Fellow of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria or equivalent Postgraduate Medical College.
Not be more than 40 years of age by July 2024.
Must have full registration of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) for the undergraduate degree and additional qualification registration as appropriate.
Must have a current MDCN license to practice as a specialist.
Entry Requirements
All applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
All applicants for the NA Medical Corps are expected to present proof of registration with their professional regulatory bodies and current practicing license.
Be a Nigerian as defined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Be a male or female between the ages of 20 and 30 years. Medical consultants could be between 25 – 40 years of age by April 2024.
Be medically, mentally, and physically fit according to NA standards.
Be recommended and attested to his/her good character by at least 2 recognizable referees who are either a Local Government Chairman/Secretary or an officer of the Armed Forces not below the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and equivalent or an Assistant Commissioner of Police and above who must hail from the applicant’s state of origin. Passport photographs of referees must be affixed to the letter of attestation.
Applicants must submit a letter of Attestation from their former institutions.
Measure in height at least 1.68m (for males) and 1.65m (for females).
Must not have been convicted by any court of law. Military personnel applying must be free from any disciplinary case and endorsed by the applicant’s Commanding Officer/Commander.
Possess at least a First Degree with not less than Second Class Lower Division or HND (where applicable) of not less than Lower Credit from any accredited institution of learning.
Possess a valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital, or Local Government Council or a valid age declaration.
Possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
Applicants must possess an NYSC discharge certificate or valid exemption certificate as appropriate.
Graduates with professional qualifications must be duly registered by relevant regulating bodies recognized by Nigerian Laws at the commencement of cadet training.
Only Post-secondary academic credentials obtained from 2014 to date will be considered.
Applicants must present valid contact addresses and telephone numbers of parents/guardians and Next of Kin as appropriate.
Candidates must not have any bodily inscriptions or tattoos.
Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to Post-secondary).
Service personnel must present valid military identity cards and letters of recommendation by their Commanding Officers/Commanders. They must also present valid letter(s) of Service sponsorship to tertiary academic institutions (where applicable). Additionally, they must have served for a period of not less than 5 years.
Candidates must not belong to any cult/society/fraternity.
Candidates with the ability to swim will have an added advantage.
Conditions of Service
The DSSC will be granted for a total of 15 years, for an initial period of 8 years, renewable yearly for another period of 7 years. Direct Regular Commission (DRC) may be granted on conversion after 3 years as a commissioned officer.
Other Service conditions include the following:
The DSSC officers shall be on probation for the first 3 years of service.
Conversion to DRC is not automatic but based on application by an eligible commissioned officer. It is however based on availability of vacancy and other criteria that are or will be in force from time to time.
All graduating officer cadets must sign an acceptance of the terms and conditions governing the DSSC before they are granted commission into the NA.
The reckonable period of service for civilians who become commissioned officers will be based on the date of commencement of cadet training while that of military personnel applicants would be the date of enlistment.
Medical Consultants on successful completion of military training shall be granted the rank of Major with seniority effective from date of commission.
Officer cadets who successfully complete the military training shall be granted the rank of Lieutenant (except for medical consultants who will be commissioned as Majors) with seniority effective from date of commission.
Applications are to be made online FREE OF CHARGE.
Click on the link above. When the page opens, click on the “Apply Now” button for the DSSC as per your qualification and Corps of choice.
At the prompt, you will be required to select if you are serving or have served in the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Choose the appropriate option and proceed.
If you do not have an account click on “Sign Up” (a verification will be sent to your email) or enter your login details and log in.
Fill out the form and ensure all required documents listed below are uploaded:
Passport photograph.
Educational certificates.
Evidence of membership of any professional body.
Certificate of state of origin.
Birth certificate or age declaration.
NIN/BVN.
Print Out
Applicants must print out their online generated photo-slip on completion of their application.
The first page is to be signed by the Registrar of any Court of Law while the second page is to be signed by the applicants’ Local Government Chairman/Secretary or any military officer of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or equivalent and above who hails from an applicant’s state of origin.
Successful applicants would be required to take a written examination at assigned examination centres. Successful candidates would present their printed application forms (photo-slips, guarantors form, attestation form etc) at the Examination Centres and subsequently to the Selection Board during interview.
Note
Caution: The general public is advised to disregard any online application portal opened before this publication.
Notice: prospective applicants and the general public are to also watch out for subsequent jingles on television and radio stations after this publication.
Further Information
For further inquiries, please call 08179269294 or 08109959294 between 0800 -1800 hours (8am – 6pm) daily.
18.) Army Corps Officer – Supply and Transport
Job Title: Army Corps Officer – Supply and Transport
Location: Nigeria
Details
Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Officers. The DSSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. Only serving military personnel sponsored to civil institutions by any of the Services of the Nigerian Armed Forces shall be considered.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess a minimum of BSc, BA (Second Class Lower) Degree or HND (Lower Credit) in any of the following areas: Petrochemical Engineering, Dieticians, Food and Nutrition, Automotive Engineering, Logistics Management, Railway Operations Management, Shipping and Supply Chain Management. A good working experience will be an added advantage.
Entry Requirements
All applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Be a Nigerian as defined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Be a male or female between the ages of 20 and 30 years. Medical consultants could be between 25 – 40 years of age by April 2024.
Be medically, mentally, and physically fit according to NA standards.
Be recommended and attested to his/her good character by at least 2 recognizable referees who are either a Local Government Chairman/Secretary or an officer of the Armed Forces not below the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and equivalent or an Assistant Commissioner of Police and above who must hail from the applicant’s state of origin. Passport photographs of referees must be affixed to the letter of attestation.
Applicants must submit a letter of Attestation from their former institutions.
Measure in height at least 1.68m (for males) and 1.65m (for females).
Must not have been convicted by any court of law. Military personnel applying must be free from any disciplinary case and endorsed by the applicant’s Commanding Officer/Commander.
Possess at least a First Degree with not less than Second Class Lower Division or HND (where applicable) of not less than Lower Credit from any accredited institution of learning.
Possess a valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital, or Local Government Council or a valid age declaration.
Possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
Applicants must possess an NYSC discharge certificate or valid exemption certificate as appropriate.
Graduates with professional qualifications must be duly registered by relevant regulating bodies recognized by Nigerian Laws at the commencement of cadet training.
Only Post-secondary academic credentials obtained from 2014 to date will be considered.
Applicants must present valid contact addresses and telephone numbers of parents/guardians and Next of Kin as appropriate.
Candidates must not have any bodily inscriptions or tattoos.
Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to Post-secondary).
Service personnel must present valid military identity cards and letters of recommendation by their Commanding Officers/Commanders. They must also present valid letter(s) of Service sponsorship to tertiary academic institutions (where applicable). Additionally, they must have served for a period of not less than 5 years.
Candidates must not belong to any cult/society/fraternity.
Candidates with the ability to swim will have an added advantage.
Conditions of Service
The DSSC will be granted for a total of 15 years, for an initial period of 8 years, renewable yearly for another period of 7 years. Direct Regular Commission (DRC) may be granted on conversion after 3 years as a commissioned officer.
Other Service conditions include the following:
The DSSC officers shall be on probation for the first 3 years of service.
Conversion to DRC is not automatic but based on application by an eligible commissioned officer. It is however based on availability of vacancy and other criteria that are or will be in force from time to time.
All graduating officer cadets must sign an acceptance of the terms and conditions governing the DSSC before they are granted commission into the NA.
The reckonable period of service for civilians who become commissioned officers will be based on the date of commencement of cadet training while that of military personnel applicants would be the date of enlistment.
Medical Consultants on successful completion of military training shall be granted the rank of Major with seniority effective from date of commission.
Officer cadets who successfully complete the military training shall be granted the rank of Lieutenant (except for medical consultants who will be commissioned as Majors) with seniority effective from date of commission.
Applications are to be made online FREE OF CHARGE.
Click on the link above. When the page opens, click on the “Apply Now” button for the DSSC as per your qualification and Corps of choice.
At the prompt, you will be required to select if you are serving or have served in the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Choose the appropriate option and proceed.
If you do not have an account click on “Sign Up” (a verification will be sent to your email) or enter your login details and log in.
Fill out the form and ensure all required documents listed below are uploaded:
Passport photograph.
Educational certificates.
Evidence of membership of any professional body.
Certificate of state of origin.
Birth certificate or age declaration.
NIN/BVN.
Print Out
Applicants must print out their online generated photo-slip on completion of their application.
The first page is to be signed by the Registrar of any Court of Law while the second page is to be signed by the applicants’ Local Government Chairman/Secretary or any military officer of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or equivalent and above who hails from an applicant’s state of origin.
Successful applicants would be required to take a written examination at assigned examination centres. Successful candidates would present their printed application forms (photo-slips, guarantors form, attestation form etc) at the Examination Centres and subsequently to the Selection Board during interview.
Note
Caution: The general public is advised to disregard any online application portal opened before this publication.
Notice: prospective applicants and the general public are to also watch out for subsequent jingles on television and radio stations after this publication.
Further Information
For further inquiries, please call 08179269294 or 08109959294 between 0800 -1800 hours (8am – 6pm) daily.
19.) Army Intelligence Corps Officer
Job Title: Army Intelligence Corps Officer
Location: Nigeria
Details
Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Officers. The DSSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. Only serving military personnel sponsored to civil institutions by any of the Services of the Nigerian Armed Forces shall be considered.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess a minimum of B.Sc, B.Eng, B.Tech, BA (Second Class Lower) Degree or HND (Lower Credit) in any of the following areas: History, Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, Peace and Conflict Analysis, Political Science / International and Public Relations, Computer Science, Information Technology Systems, Digital / Computer Forensics, Cyber / Network Security, Network Engineering, GIS / GEOINT, Data Science, Geospatial Intelligence, Psychology, French, Arabic, Local Language Experts (Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba, Fulfulde and Kanuri), Data Analyst, Social Media Specialist, and Digital Forensics / Forensic Analysis.
Entry Requirements
All applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Be a Nigerian as defined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Be a male or female between the ages of 20 and 30 years. Medical consultants could be between 25 – 40 years of age by April 2024.
Be medically, mentally, and physically fit according to NA standards.
Be recommended and attested to his/her good character by at least 2 recognizable referees who are either a Local Government Chairman/Secretary or an officer of the Armed Forces not below the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and equivalent or an Assistant Commissioner of Police and above who must hail from the applicant’s state of origin. Passport photographs of referees must be affixed to the letter of attestation.
Applicants must submit a letter of Attestation from their former institutions.
Measure in height at least 1.68m (for males) and 1.65m (for females).
Must not have been convicted by any court of law. Military personnel applying must be free from any disciplinary case and endorsed by the applicant’s Commanding Officer/Commander.
Possess at least a First Degree with not less than Second Class Lower Division or HND (where applicable) of not less than Lower Credit from any accredited institution of learning.
Possess a valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital, or Local Government Council or a valid age declaration.
Possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
Applicants must possess an NYSC discharge certificate or valid exemption certificate as appropriate.
Graduates with professional qualifications must be duly registered by relevant regulating bodies recognized by Nigerian Laws at the commencement of cadet training.
Only Post-secondary academic credentials obtained from 2014 to date will be considered.
Applicants must present valid contact addresses and telephone numbers of parents/guardians and Next of Kin as appropriate.
Candidates must not have any bodily inscriptions or tattoos.
Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to Post-secondary).
Service personnel must present valid military identity cards and letters of recommendation by their Commanding Officers/Commanders. They must also present valid letter(s) of Service sponsorship to tertiary academic institutions (where applicable). Additionally, they must have served for a period of not less than 5 years.
Candidates must not belong to any cult/society/fraternity.
Candidates with the ability to swim will have an added advantage.
Conditions of Service
The DSSC will be granted for a total of 15 years, for an initial period of 8 years, renewable yearly for another period of 7 years. Direct Regular Commission (DRC) may be granted on conversion after 3 years as a commissioned officer.
Other Service conditions include the following:
The DSSC officers shall be on probation for the first 3 years of service.
Conversion to DRC is not automatic but based on application by an eligible commissioned officer. It is however based on availability of vacancy and other criteria that are or will be in force from time to time.
All graduating officer cadets must sign an acceptance of the terms and conditions governing the DSSC before they are granted commission into the NA.
The reckonable period of service for civilians who become commissioned officers will be based on the date of commencement of cadet training while that of military personnel applicants would be the date of enlistment.
Medical Consultants on successful completion of military training shall be granted the rank of Major with seniority effective from date of commission.
Officer cadets who successfully complete the military training shall be granted the rank of Lieutenant (except for medical consultants who will be commissioned as Majors) with seniority effective from date of commission.
Applications are to be made online FREE OF CHARGE.
Click on the link above. When the page opens, click on the “Apply Now” button for the DSSC as per your qualification and Corps of choice.
At the prompt, you will be required to select if you are serving or have served in the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Choose the appropriate option and proceed.
If you do not have an account click on “Sign Up” (a verification will be sent to your email) or enter your login details and log in.
Fill out the form and ensure all required documents listed below are uploaded:
Passport photograph.
Educational certificates.
Evidence of membership of any professional body.
Certificate of state of origin.
Birth certificate or age declaration.
NIN/BVN.
Print Out
Applicants must print out their online generated photo-slip on completion of their application.
The first page is to be signed by the Registrar of any Court of Law while the second page is to be signed by the applicants’ Local Government Chairman/Secretary or any military officer of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or equivalent and above who hails from an applicant’s state of origin.
Successful applicants would be required to take a written examination at assigned examination centres. Successful candidates would present their printed application forms (photo-slips, guarantors form, attestation form etc) at the Examination Centres and subsequently to the Selection Board during interview.
Note
Caution: The general public is advised to disregard any online application portal opened before this publication.
Notice: prospective applicants and the general public are to also watch out for subsequent jingles on television and radio stations after this publication.
Further Information
For further inquiries, please call 08179269294 or 08109959294 between 0800 -1800 hours (8am – 6pm) daily.
20.) Army Signals Officer
Job Title: Army Signals Officer
Location: Nigeria
Details
Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Officers. The DSSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. Only serving military personnel sponsored to civil institutions by any of the Services of the Nigerian Armed Forces shall be considered.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess a minimum of B.Sc, B.Tech, B.Engr (Second Class Lower) Degree or HND (Lower Credit) in any of the following areas: Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cyber Security, Software Developer, Software Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Control Security Engineering, Network Designer and Engineering, UAV Pilot, Geographic Information Systems Engineering, Microwave Engineering, Database Management Engineering and Administrator, Project Manager Engineering and System Control Engineering, Satellite Communication Engineering.
Entry Requirements
All applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Be a Nigerian as defined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Be a male or female between the ages of 20 and 30 years. Medical consultants could be between 25 – 40 years of age by April 2024.
Be medically, mentally, and physically fit according to NA standards.
Be recommended and attested to his/her good character by at least 2 recognizable referees who are either a Local Government Chairman/Secretary or an officer of the Armed Forces not below the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and equivalent or an Assistant Commissioner of Police and above who must hail from the applicant’s state of origin. Passport photographs of referees must be affixed to the letter of attestation.
Applicants must submit a letter of Attestation from their former institutions.
Measure in height at least 1.68m (for males) and 1.65m (for females).
Must not have been convicted by any court of law. Military personnel applying must be free from any disciplinary case and endorsed by the applicant’s Commanding Officer/Commander.
Possess at least a First Degree with not less than Second Class Lower Division or HND (where applicable) of not less than Lower Credit from any accredited institution of learning.
Possess a valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital, or Local Government Council or a valid age declaration.
Possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
Applicants must possess an NYSC discharge certificate or valid exemption certificate as appropriate.
Graduates with professional qualifications must be duly registered by relevant regulating bodies recognized by Nigerian Laws at the commencement of cadet training.
Only Post-secondary academic credentials obtained from 2014 to date will be considered.
Applicants must present valid contact addresses and telephone numbers of parents/guardians and Next of Kin as appropriate.
Candidates must not have any bodily inscriptions or tattoos.
Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to Post-secondary).
Service personnel must present valid military identity cards and letters of recommendation by their Commanding Officers/Commanders. They must also present valid letter(s) of Service sponsorship to tertiary academic institutions (where applicable). Additionally, they must have served for a period of not less than 5 years.
Candidates must not belong to any cult/society/fraternity.
Candidates with the ability to swim will have an added advantage.
Conditions of Service
The DSSC will be granted for a total of 15 years, for an initial period of 8 years, renewable yearly for another period of 7 years. Direct Regular Commission (DRC) may be granted on conversion after 3 years as a commissioned officer.
Other Service conditions include the following:
The DSSC officers shall be on probation for the first 3 years of service.
Conversion to DRC is not automatic but based on application by an eligible commissioned officer. It is however based on availability of vacancy and other criteria that are or will be in force from time to time.
All graduating officer cadets must sign an acceptance of the terms and conditions governing the DSSC before they are granted commission into the NA.
The reckonable period of service for civilians who become commissioned officers will be based on the date of commencement of cadet training while that of military personnel applicants would be the date of enlistment.
Medical Consultants on successful completion of military training shall be granted the rank of Major with seniority effective from date of commission.
Officer cadets who successfully complete the military training shall be granted the rank of Lieutenant (except for medical consultants who will be commissioned as Majors) with seniority effective from date of commission.
Applications are to be made online FREE OF CHARGE.
Click on the link above. When the page opens, click on the “Apply Now” button for the DSSC as per your qualification and Corps of choice.
At the prompt, you will be required to select if you are serving or have served in the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Choose the appropriate option and proceed.
If you do not have an account click on “Sign Up” (a verification will be sent to your email) or enter your login details and log in.
Fill out the form and ensure all required documents listed below are uploaded:
Passport photograph.
Educational certificates.
Evidence of membership of any professional body.
Certificate of state of origin.
Birth certificate or age declaration.
NIN/BVN.
Print Out
Applicants must print out their online generated photo-slip on completion of their application.
The first page is to be signed by the Registrar of any Court of Law while the second page is to be signed by the applicants’ Local Government Chairman/Secretary or any military officer of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or equivalent and above who hails from an applicant’s state of origin.
Successful applicants would be required to take a written examination at assigned examination centres. Successful candidates would present their printed application forms (photo-slips, guarantors form, attestation form etc) at the Examination Centres and subsequently to the Selection Board during interview.
Note
Caution: The general public is advised to disregard any online application portal opened before this publication.
Notice: prospective applicants and the general public are to also watch out for subsequent jingles on television and radio stations after this publication.
Further Information
For further inquiries, please call 08179269294 or 08109959294 between 0800 -1800 hours (8am – 6pm) daily.
21.) Army Engineer
Job Title: Army Engineer
Location: Nigeria
Details
Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Officers. The DSSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. Only serving military personnel sponsored to civil institutions by any of the Services of the Nigerian Armed Forces shall be considered.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess a minimum of B.Sc (Eng), B Eng (Second Class Lower) degree, or HND (Lower Credit) in any of the following areas: Land Surveying, Structural Engineering, Architecture, and Building Engineering / Technology, Estate Management, Civil Engineering, GIS / Survey.
Such academic fields must be registered with the Nigerian Society of Engineers and Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) or regulating professional bodies.
Entry Requirements
All applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Be a Nigerian as defined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Be a male or female between the ages of 20 and 30 years. Medical consultants could be between 25 – 40 years of age by April 2024.
Be medically, mentally, and physically fit according to NA standards.
Be recommended and attested to his/her good character by at least 2 recognizable referees who are either a Local Government Chairman/Secretary or an officer of the Armed Forces not below the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and equivalent or an Assistant Commissioner of Police and above who must hail from the applicant’s state of origin. Passport photographs of referees must be affixed to the letter of attestation.
Applicants must submit a letter of Attestation from their former institutions.
Measure in height at least 1.68m (for males) and 1.65m (for females).
Must not have been convicted by any court of law. Military personnel applying must be free from any disciplinary case and endorsed by the applicant’s Commanding Officer/Commander.
Possess at least a First Degree with not less than Second Class Lower Division or HND (where applicable) of not less than Lower Credit from any accredited institution of learning.
Possess a valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital, or Local Government Council or a valid age declaration.
Possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
Applicants must possess an NYSC discharge certificate or valid exemption certificate as appropriate.
Graduates with professional qualifications must be duly registered by relevant regulating bodies recognized by Nigerian Laws at the commencement of cadet training.
Only Post-secondary academic credentials obtained from 2014 to date will be considered.
Applicants must present valid contact addresses and telephone numbers of parents/guardians and Next of Kin as appropriate.
Candidates must not have any bodily inscriptions or tattoos.
Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to Post-secondary).
Service personnel must present valid military identity cards and letters of recommendation by their Commanding Officers/Commanders. They must also present valid letter(s) of Service sponsorship to tertiary academic institutions (where applicable). Additionally, they must have served for a period of not less than 5 years.
Candidates must not belong to any cult/society/fraternity.
Candidates with the ability to swim will have an added advantage.
Conditions of Service
The DSSC will be granted for a total of 15 years, for an initial period of 8 years, renewable yearly for another period of 7 years. Direct Regular Commission (DRC) may be granted on conversion after 3 years as a commissioned officer.
Other Service conditions include the following:
The DSSC officers shall be on probation for the first 3 years of service.
Conversion to DRC is not automatic but based on application by an eligible commissioned officer. It is however based on availability of vacancy and other criteria that are or will be in force from time to time.
All graduating officer cadets must sign an acceptance of the terms and conditions governing the DSSC before they are granted commission into the NA.
The reckonable period of service for civilians who become commissioned officers will be based on the date of commencement of cadet training while that of military personnel applicants would be the date of enlistment.
Medical Consultants on successful completion of military training shall be granted the rank of Major with seniority effective from date of commission.
Officer cadets who successfully complete the military training shall be granted the rank of Lieutenant (except for medical consultants who will be commissioned as Majors) with seniority effective from date of commission.
Applications are to be made online FREE OF CHARGE.
Click on the link above. When the page opens, click on the “Apply Now” button for the DSSC as per your qualification and Corps of choice.
At the prompt, you will be required to select if you are serving or have served in the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Choose the appropriate option and proceed.
If you do not have an account click on “Sign Up” (a verification will be sent to your email) or enter your login details and log in.
Fill out the form and ensure all required documents listed below are uploaded:
Passport photograph.
Educational certificates.
Evidence of membership of any professional body.
Certificate of state of origin.
Birth certificate or age declaration.
NIN/BVN.
Print Out
Applicants must print out their online generated photo-slip on completion of their application.
The first page is to be signed by the Registrar of any Court of Law while the second page is to be signed by the applicants’ Local Government Chairman/Secretary or any military officer of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or equivalent and above who hails from an applicant’s state of origin.
Successful applicants would be required to take a written examination at assigned examination centres. Successful candidates would present their printed application forms (photo-slips, guarantors form, attestation form etc) at the Examination Centres and subsequently to the Selection Board during interview.
Note
Caution: The general public is advised to disregard any online application portal opened before this publication.
Notice: prospective applicants and the general public are to also watch out for subsequent jingles on television and radio stations after this publication.
Further Information
For further inquiries, please call 08179269294 or 08109959294 between 0800 -1800 hours (8am – 6pm) daily.
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, emergency food security, and water, sanitation and hygiene sectors.
We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:
1.) Logistics Officer 2.) Livelihoods and Food Security Technical Assistant 3.) Logistics Technical Assistant 4.) Education Project Manager 5.) Field Office Coordinator 6.) Grants Coordinator 7.) Education Coordinator 8.) Education Officer 9.) Cash and Markets Coordinator 10.) Area Support Manager
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Logistics Officer
Job Title: Logistics Officer
Location: Jos, Plateau
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee.
If you are those people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Logistics Officer to join our team in Jos, Plateau State.
Role and Responsibilities
The Logistics Officer is responsible for managing AO Procurements, vehicle fleet, assets and warehouses, to ensure effective, transparent and accountable logistic support to the Norwegian Refugee Council programs in NRC Nigeria. Liaison with program teams to ensure adequate logistical consideration for coordination and planning of program implementation.
Provide technical support and guidance to program teams on logistical elements of distribution & procurement planning.
Generic Responsibilities:
These responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title. The responsibilities shall be short and essential. Details belong in the Work and Development plan.
Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
Implement delegated support function portfolio according to plan of action
Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
Ensure proper filing of documents
Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function
Specific Responsibilities
Procurement:
Process procurements within the AO threshold as per approved guidelines, procedures and forms (Purchase Requests, Purchase Orders, Goods Received Notes, Service Completion form etc.)
Check the availability and prices of requested items in the local market; liaise with country office if procurement must be conducted there or at area office level
Prepare a weekly summary of all outstanding purchase requisitions, showing the current status of the items and the date which they are expected to be supplied to the projects
Prepare monthly summary reports for all procurements identifying problems in operations and solutions proposed
Oversee all arrangements for meetings and conferences as required ensuring these are delivered to a high quality and cost effectively
Updates and Manages the Procurement tracker
Updates and manages the contract tracker Ensure that all procurements are done in accordance with NRC logistics policies, procedures and donor regulations.
Check and receive purchase requisitions and initiate the procurement process according to NRC procurement regulations.
Ensure RFQs are prepare and send out within the agreed lead time.
Complete and issue purchase orders in accordance with NRC regulations.
Check procurement documents (Bid analysis, Purchase orders and Payment documents etc…) and submit to signatories for verifications and approvals.
Check payment documents as per procurement checklist before submission to finance.
Follow up with supplies and organize for delivery of materials.
Conduct regular market surveys to identify suitable and reliable suppliers and service providers.
Maintain updated vendor database at area level.
Update and share the procurement tracker on regular basis.
Submit invoices from suppliers and the relevant procurement documents to finance.
Fleet Management:
Managing and tracking of all vehicles on the fleet, when required to support the area offices
Ensure that vehicles are checked on a daily basis, and that regular service and maintenance is carried out as per agreed schedule as well as managing service agreements such as vehicles fueling.
Ensure vehicles have current and lawful documentation.
Receive travel requests and maintain trip schedules and Staff Movement Board.
Produce logistics site report, vehicle and generator cost performance report.
Ensure proper usage and Maintenance of the Area Office Generator by keeping an up to date Generator Log book for usage and services.
Asset Management:
Maintaining up-to-date control of all assets including tracking donor, value, and location, managing staff issue, and recording all asset movements and disposals
Oversee the issuance and return of assets to/from staff in the absence of assets focal person
Update Asset Register and send to country office every month in the absence of the assets focal person
Warehousing Management:
Will only provide supportive role in the absence of area warehouse staff.
Manage and maintain the physical warehouse.
Ensure quarterly stock check and reconciliation.
Ensure random spot check on stock in the warehouse
Ensure all program stock are released through NRC Stock release/requisition form and accompanied with a waybill to Beneficiaries/point of usage.
Ensure the BHs and the Area Office Logistics Team Lead are informed about all stock under expired, expiring SOF and other irregularities or discrepancy in the warehouse respectively.
Critical interfaces:
By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are:
Coordination for the movement of materials – Program Managers and Field Coordinators
Coordination of Field office operations and requirements – Area Manager
Logistics Technical support for Field Offices – Logistics Manager
Implementation – Logistics Team Lead, Logistics Assistant
Follow up of Admin related Field issues, especially maintenance and repairs of facilities – HR Coordinator/Admin Officer
Work in close collaboration with the finance and administration departments to ensure effective operations and strong team spirit
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or any related field.
At least 3 years experience in a similar role.
Experience with computers – Microsoft Word and Excel plus email
Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
2.) Livelihoods and Food Security Technical Assistant
Job Title: Livelihoods and Food Security Technical Assistant
Location: Jos, Plateau
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
These strategic locations have allowed NRC greater reach from the north and south parts of the North-East and North Central region and allowed NRC to contribute to bridging the gap between humanitarian aid and development cooperation, including by focusing on equitable access to basic services and strengthening the rights of displaced people and returnees.
In addition to the Country Office and the above-mentioned Area Offices, NRC has sub-office structures in Dikwa, Monguno, Biu, Mubi, Pulka, and Gwoza.
We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee.
If you are those people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Livelihoods, Food, and Security Assistant to join our team in Jos, Plateau State.
Role and Responsibilities
The purpose of the Livelihoods and Food Security Technical Assistant position is to assist in the day-to day implementation of the Food Security Project.
Generic Responsibilities:
These responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title. The responsibilities shall be short and essential. Details belong in the Work- and Professional Development Plan.
Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks, and guidelines.
Assist with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to plan of action.
Prepare and develop status reports as required by management.
Ensure proper filing of documents.
Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function.
Specific Responsibilities:
These responsibilities shall be adapted to the particularities of the job location and context, phase of operation, strategic focus, and type of program intervention. This section shall be revised whenever a new employee is hired or the context changes significantly.
Together with LFS Officers, the Assistants will be responsible for the implementation of livelihoods and food security activities in the field. -Agriculture, Income Generation Activities, (IGAs), Cash for work (CfW) activities and livestock production and management.
Support and carry out the registration of project beneficiaries with supervision from the officer.
Conduct livelihoods assessments to determine the most viable income generating activities.
Support stakeholders and partners in training on project beneficiaries.
Data collection for project monitoring and evaluation.
Coordinate food security activities according to strategy, proposals, budgets, and plans.
Involve and inform communities and community leaders about the activities.
Coordinate with relevant partners working in the same implementation areas.
Facilitate the distribution of materials and equipment according to procedures.
Supervise, train, and develop teams of good community facilitators, community volunteers, and survey enumerator.
Coordinate with stakeholders and partners in training of beneficiaries on small scale business, income generating activities, CfW, livestock production & management and FFS
Supervise distribution of materials and equipment are timely and accordance with the procedures.
Involve and inform communities and community leaders about the activities, aim and objective.
Explore and facilitate introduction of new technology, method and approaches in order to improve the quality of the activities.
Critical interfaces:
By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are:
Strategy and Project Planning: Livelihoods and Food Security Coordinators, Project Manger
These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states12 behavioural competencies, and the following are essential for this position:
Handling insecure environment
Planning and delivering results
Empowering and building trust
Communicating with impact and respect
Performance Management:
The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, in accordance with the NRC Performance Management Manual.
The following documents will be used for performance reviews:
The Job Description
The Work and Development Plan
The Mid-term/End-of-trial Period Performance Review Template
The End-term Performance Review Template
The NRC Competency Framework
Qualifications
B.Sc / HND in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Social Sciences or related.
Work experience from plateau context preferred.
Minimum of two years in related position
Experience and understanding of Selection, Planning and Management (SPM)of Income Generating Activities (IGAs) both on the farm and off farm.
Experience in beneficiary skills training and distribution of conditional business grants or small business start up kits.
Experience in agricultural livelihoods (crop and livestock production), value chain addition and Cash for Work
Previous experience of working in complex and volatile contexts.
Knowledge of the context in Plateau state.
Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
Highest standard of ethics and integrity
Ability to work in insecure environments
Communicating with respects
Ability to speak one additional local language preferred.
Job Identification: 13489 Location: Jos, Plateau
Job type: Full time
Job Category: Logistics
Job Description
These strategic locations have allowed NRC greater reach from the north and south parts of the North-East and North Central region and allowed NRC to contribute to bridging the gap between humanitarian aid and development cooperation, including by focusing on equitable access to basic services and strengthening the rights of displaced people and returnees.
In addition to the Country Office and the above-mentioned Area Offices, NRC has sub-office structures in Dikwa, Monguno, Biu, Mubi, Pulka and Gwoza.
We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee.
If you are those people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Logistics Assistant to join our team in Jos, Plateau State.
Role and Responsibilities
The position of Logistics Assistant will be based in Jos. H/She will be responsible for specific tasks related to Procurement, warehouse management, vehicle and generator management and assets at the Jos Office.
Ensure that vehicles are used and maintained according to Logistics Handbook and other NRC policies
Ensure that all NRC vehicles are in proper operating condition and coordinate vehicle maintenance with the Logistics Officer in Jos
Ensure that NRC generators in Jos are maintained on regular basis.
Keep log of generator fueling, monitor consumption and record appropriately
Responsible for the receipt, storage and dispatch of all stock at the Jos Office ensuring that proper documentation is maintained for same.
Ensure that assets are tagged
To also ensure asset movement is tracked in the Asset Register
Specific responsibilities:
Ensure the driver adheres to NRC logistics and drivers procedures
Compile and submit monthly vehicle utilization and carpool reports
Ensure NRC fleet is utilized and optimised accordingly.
Prepare requisitions for spare parts for vehicles
Coordinate and facilitate timely reporting of eventualities like accidents and breakdowns
Secure that NRC vehicles are equipped with necessary documents and equipment
Ensure all drivers fill movement logbook and that logbook is signed by the passengers.
Responsible for the receipt, storage and dispatch of all stock at the Jos Office ensuring that proper documentation is maintained for same.
Ensure that assets are tagged before being dispatched to the field.
To also ensure asset movement is tracked in the Asset Register
Ensure that all vehicle records and reports including logbooks, accident report etc are filled appropriately.
Keep log of the generators and ensure that fuel consumption is monitored and recorded appropriately
Performance Management:
The employee will be accountable for and evaluated on the responsibilities and the competencies, based on NRC’s Performance Management System.
The following documents will be used for performance reviews:
The Job Description
The individual Work- and Professional Development Plan
The Competency Framework
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field.
2 years’ experience in a related field.
Experience working with transport and vehicle management in a humanitarian/recovery context
Experience with inventory and asset management.
Experience with computers – Microsoft Word and Excel plus email
Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Job Identification: 13300 Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Job Type: Full Time
Job Category: Education
Responsibilities
The Education Project Manager (EPM) is responsible for the direct implementation of the Education CC project and will provide regular technical support and monitoring visits to all program areas to ensure that interventions consider international best practices and are appropriately meeting the needs of the participants in target communities.
S/he will represent NRC at coordination forums, as delegated by the Area Manager.
This position reports to the North Area Manager and is a key member of the Area Management Group
Line management for Education project staff
Adherence to NRC policies, guidance, and procedures
Contribute to the development of Country, Area, and Education strategies, initiate and participate in the development of relevant Education projects
Coordinate and manage Education project implementation (activities, budget, and project documentation) in line with proposals, strategies, and donor requirements
Implement technical direction and ensure high technical quality of the project
Provide regular progress reports to the Area Manager and the Education Specialist
Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and asses new and better ways to assist
Develop and manage project budget (in cooperation with Coordinators) and coordinate across Core Competencies
Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills
Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders
Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy
Qualifications
What you will bring:
Master’s Degree or equivalent in Education Degrees in Social Work, Social Science, Humanities, or other related degree with 3 year working experience
Technical Education expertise, including youth programming
Minimum of three years of professional experience leading, managing, and implementing emergency response programs in shelter programming in a humanitarian and/or recovery context
Demonstrated experience in grant management, budgeting, and proposal writing
Strong budgeting and budget monitoring skills, including proficiency with MS Excel
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and tasks efficiently
Strong ability to work with diverse groups/individuals, ranging from local partners, local authorities, the humanitarian community, and to the private sector
Experience in supporting the Logistics and Procurement department in the procurement of non-food, shelter, and hygiene items and diverse types of constructions and rehabilitation activities
Excellent interpersonal, communication, public speaking, and strategic planning skills are required
Fluency in English, both written and verbal, as well as excellent report-writing skills
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
Knowledge of NGOs operations and humanitarian sector dynamics in Borno State is an advantage
Demonstrated background and knowledge of major humanitarian donors, particularly BHA (Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance), UNICEF (United Nations Children Fund), ECHO (European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations), and UNHCR (UN High Commissioner for Refugees)
Previous experience in emergency preparedness and response
Demonstrated experience in successfully managing, and capacity-building a multicultural team
Previous experience in partnerships with local governments and CBOs, providing capacity building, coaching, and collaborating on project design and implementation
Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas under strenuous conditions
Good cultural awareness and sensitivity
Experience with start-up or expansion of new programs
Fluency in Hausa and one other spoken language in Borno Central and/or Borno North
Behavioural Competencies:
Managing performance and development
Empowering and building trust
Managing resources to optimize results.
Initiating action and change
What We Offer
Contract of 12 months
Grade 8 in NRC scale
An opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause
A chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their fields
Important information about the application process
Internal candidates only: please click on the suitcase icon labelled “I am an employee” to be redirected to NRC’s internal careers site.
When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.
Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.
If you have any questions about this role, please email cwa.recruitment@nrc.no with the job title as the subject line.
Note
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility. At NRC we think outside the box.
We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex issues that we face.
You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.
This position is open only to nationals of Nigeria.
5.) Field Office Coordinator
Job Title: Field Office Coordinator
Location: Pulka / Gwoza, Borno
Duration of contract: 12 months (Renewable).
Grade Level: Grade 7 in NRC’s grading structure
Reporting line: Area Manager
Travel: 40%
Job Description
These strategic locations have allowed NRC greater reach from the north and south parts of the North-East and North Central region and allowed NRC to contribute to bridging the gap between humanitarian aid and development cooperation, including by focusing on equitable access to basic services and strengthening the rights of displaced people and returnees.
In addition to the Country Office and the above-mentioned Area Offices, NRC has sub-office structures in Dikwa, Monguno, Biu, Mubi, Pulka and Gwoza.
We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee.
If you are those people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Office Field Coordinator to join our team in Pulka/Gwoza field office, Borno State. The field office coordinator will be responsible for providing efficient support to project implementation in the Pulka/Gwoza Field Office. It will predominantly include cooperation with all local stakeholders and partners, serving as the primary point of contact for NRC.
Responsibilities
Operational Management:
Responsible for providing effective and efficient support to field-based staff in implementing NRC projects, in close coordination and collaboration with CC Project Managers.
Responsible for providing timely and methodical updates regarding the context, needs, and trends to the Area Manager.
Responsible for budget management at the field office level, in line with the approved authorization table, and ensuring appropriate burn rates are maintained and that solutions to over/under expenditure are applied.
Support the field-based staff, by reporting on potential conflicts of interest, fraud, protection concerns, and any other effects related to NRC’s assistance.
Safety and Security:
Support dedicated NRC safety and security staff in information collection and sharing to ensure the safety of NRC staff and participants.
Ensure security guidelines and security risk assessments are implemented and regularly updated for all project locations.
Program Development:
Ensure all relevant stakeholders are included in the planning and implementation of projects as appropriate.
Under the line management of the Area Manager and close cooperation with CC Project Managers/Coordinator, contribute towards drawing up plans, proposals, and budgets for new projects/extensions of projects in conjunction with the relevant team, both program and support staff.
Closely monitor the field implementation and ensure quality programming along with timely completion of the project’s deliverable
Support multi-sectoral emergency preparedness and response as required by the context and management.
Logistics and Finance:
Ensure appropriate Financial and Logistical NRC systems/ procedures are in place, maintained, and adhered to so that all field office support functions are carried out effectively and efficiently.
Ensure regular communications between the Area Office and field office support functions are maintained.
Responsible for ensuring timely submission of cash forecast to the Area Office.
Responsible for the preparation of projected expenditures every month (cash book management).
Responsible for accurate budget control and overall responsibility for financial management at the project site in line with active projects.
Human Resource and Administration Management:
Plan staff requirements and, as agreed with the Area Manager liaise with the HR department for support.
Responsible for appraisals as per NRC’s standard requirements and procedures.
Ensure all new team members are adequately briefed on arrival in the field and departing team members are debriefed.
Responsible for facilitating capacity development and training of all personnel.
Coordination and Representation:
Responsible for attending meetings and coordination fora, representing NRC strictly within the limit set out by the Area Manager.
Act as the main point of contact for NRC with members of the public, beneficiaries, local authorities, I/NGOs, and any other persons or organizations at the field level
In line with NRC’s standards, ensure communication plans are implemented, stakeholders are informed on NRC’s activities, and the organization is well accepted by communities.
In charge of producing weekly and monthly reports, flash reports, and any other reports as requested by the Area manager.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics and Business Management.
At least 3 years experience in a similar role in a humanitarian and/or recovery context
Knowledge of the context in northern Nigeria, Gwoza-Pulka in particular.
Experience in support functions such as Logistics, Finance, or HR is an advantage.
Experience in context analysis and humanitarian needs assessment, project monitoring and evaluation, and program development.
Experience in coordination and representation, including with local authorities, I/NGOs, and communities.
Ability to build relationships quickly with a wide range of people, both internally and externally.
Strong ability to organize a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities.
These strategic locations have allowed NRC greater reach from the north and south parts of the North-East and North Central region and allowed NRC to contribute to bridging the gap between humanitarian aid and development cooperation, including by focusing on equitable access to basic services and strengthening the rights of displaced people and returnees. In addition to the Country Office and the above-mentioned Area Offices, NRC has sub-office structures in Dikwa, Monguno, Biu, Mubi, Pulka and Gwoza.
We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. If you are those people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Grant Coordinator to join our team in Maiduguri, Borno State.
You will be responsible and supporting the Grants Manager in essential grants management support, business development and reporting across the Nigeria portfolio for the NRC offices.
Specific Responsibilities
Prepare reports for donors, partners, and government on program progress, ensuring all reporting requirements of donors are delivered on time and in a quality manner.
Ensure quality of program writing, including program activity plans, reports and informal updates.
Work with the Grants Manger to develop concept notes and donor proposals, and participate in writing them in close cooperation with relevant departments in NRC Nigeria.
Support in the development of generic concept notes, briefing notes and SITREPS to be used in donor meetings and visits.
Maintain program files and ensure copies of donor concept notes, proposals, contracts,and reports are correctly filed in the Filing Tree.
Responsible for donor compliance of the respective grants and project cycle management processes for allocated projects.
Support in the development and implementation of grants-related trainings, including proposal and report writing.
Ensure that all programme staff are aware of requirements and conditions of grant agreements and contracts, through the use ofgrant opening/mid/closing meetings and other methods.
Support in the maintenance of an accessible and well-organized filing system for storing all grant-specific files for all of NRC’s past and active grants and ensure that grant coordination systems and processes are successfully implemented.
Support in keeping the Grants Tracker updated.
Support in ensuring all documentation required is ready and available for audits.
Roles and Responsibilities
Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures and consideration of NRC global and regional strategies when executing functions related to this role.
Develop and maintain overview of all grants, donor requirements, compliance, rules and regulations, and internal and external deadlines, including filing of grant documents (including through the grants database – forthcoming).
Support in the coordination of development of donor applications and reports, as well as ensuring donor compliance and quality control.
Contribute to the development and revision of funding proposals, budgets and donor reports.
Be updated on donor priorities, trends and track and share relevant calls for proposals to the relevant teams.
Document, analyze, and share learning from the proposal and reporting process, and compliance with donor rules and regulations.
Contribute to continuously improving internal grant management systems.
Provide an internal helpdesk on donor-related issues, including organizing and deliver trainings in donor rules and regulations, as well as proposal and report writing.
Coordinate the development and distribution of internal reports.
Contribute to PCM training and usage of the NRC PCM framework in the CO as delegated by the Grants Manager.
Support external donor audits.
Represent NRC towards relevant partners and donors as delegated.
Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy.
Qualifications
Between 3-5 years of relevant experience within field of expertise
Relevant university degree or higher education
Relevant experience with grants management in the humanitarian sector
Experience from working with humanitarian and development donors
Good understanding of donor rules and regulations
Skills and experience in report and proposal writing
Strong communication, coordination and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical skills (data and financial)
Ability to mediate in high-stress scenarios with competing interest
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
Above average computer skills, with proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Adhering to NRC policies, guidance, and procedures
Directly line managing three Education Officer and indirectly line managing twelve Education Assistants and providing them with technical and administrative support in their duties.
Identifying capacity gaps and providing informal capacity development for staff.
Preparing monitoring documents, workplans, activity reports, spending plans and procurement plans for project activities.
Ensuring that quality activities are implemented on time and in compliance with organizational and donor requirements.
Conducting regular field visits to project locations to ensure timeliness and quality of implementation in the field and provide regular updates on project status.
Applying protection and prevention mechanisms in all project activities and interactions to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and beneficiaries.
Managing and monitoring project budgets and ensuring spending is compliant with the project budget.
Representing NRC in meetings and coordination with education actors in the area, communities and LGA education and government representatives.
Project planning and implementation: Area Manager, Education Specialist, Field Office Coordinator, Support Coordinators
Area operations: Area Manager and Field Office Coordinator
Staff capacity building: Area Manager and Education Specialist
Sector coordination and representation: other NGOs and UN agencies working in education in the area and Education Secretaries for the LGA, beneficiary communities.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s preferably in project management or education.
A minimum of 3 years of experience implementing and managing education projects
Technical education expertise in education programming
Development of reports, workplans, budgets, procurement, and spending plans.
Experience managing and building the capacity of staff.
Experience coordinating with local government and community representatives.
Fluency in English, both written and spoken
Fluency in spoken Hausa.
Experience in the field of education, peacebuilding, vocational education, or youth programming.
Plan and implement program activities in compliance with project log frame, budget, workplan, proposal, NRC, donor and humanitarian practices and guidance provided by the Education Manager or Coordinator and Education Specialist
Develop and apply work plans, procurement plans and spending plans to ensure on time implementation of project activities.
Contribute to monthly, quarterly and annual internal and external reports.
Formally or informally identify capacity development needs for Education staff and contractors, identify or provide training and follow up mentoring.
Oversee the work of Education Assistants, identify capacity building needs, and provide technical and administrative support and mentoring as needed.
Supervise the collection of data including baseline.
Ensure that all necessary documents and means of verification for all activities are captured and stored electronically.
Oversee recruitment and procurement processes in coordination with Education Assistants and NRC’s Human Resources and Procurement units and follow up as necessary.
Represent NRC to government authorities and ensure that all project activities are done in coordination with government.
Engage and coordinate with government authorities, communities, community leaders, parent groups, school management and other organizations implementing education activities including the Education in Emergencies Working Group and implementing partners.
Ensure effective coordination with NRC’s Shelter, WASH, Information Counseling and Legal Assistance (ICLA), Camp Coordination and Camp Manager (CCCM), Monitoring and Evaluation, Protection and Compliance units.
Supervise and submit needs assessment, data collection and submission and collection of documentation and verification of project activities.
Any other task relevant to the position as requested by the line and/or technical manager.
Ensure adherence to NRC policies, tools, handbooks, guidelines, and donor requirements including strict adherence to the Code of Conduct and Child Safeguarding Policies
Prepare plans based on proposals, log frames and budgets.
Implement activities in coherence with project documents.
Prepare regular reports and other documents to capture project progress and achievements.
Represent NRC and coordinate with government, partner, and education stakeholders.
Provide capacity building for staff and contractors.
Identify and share ideas for improvement of the Education program.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Development, Management, or a related field with a Master’s Degree preferred.
At least two years’ experience working with a national or international NGO or United Nations agency in the Northeast of Nigeria.
At least one year of experience managing program staff and implementation in the field with experience in education preferred.
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
Understanding of data collection and analysis and documentation of results
Experience mobilizing communities and interacting with government education authorities.
Analytic and computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Fluency in English, both written and oral required.
Understanding of the education context and humanitarian and development response in north-eastern Nigeria, with specific experience in Borno state preferred.
Fluent spoken Hausa language, with other local languages an advantage
Experience with nonformal and vocational education and support to formal education preferred.
Documented experience working with local government authorities and IDP, returnee and host communities.
Experience with budgeting, procurement and recruitment of staff and contractors
Understanding of humanitarian, development and protection standards and their application in the field.
This position is open to Nigeria Nationals only. We invite applications from all qualified and interested candidates.
Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline.
Female candidates are strongly advised to apply.
9.) Cash and Markets Coordinator
Job Title: Cash and Markets Coordinator
Job Identification: 13351 Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Job Schedule Full time
Job Category: Cash Transfer Programming
Duration of contract: 12 months (Renewable).
Grade Level: Grade 7 in NRC’s grading structure
Reporting line: Livelihoods & Economic Inclusion Specialist
Travel: 50% in country to Area Offices
Description
These strategic locations have allowed NRC greater reach from the north and south parts of the North-East and North Central region and allowed NRC to contribute to bridging the gap between humanitarian aid and development cooperation, including by focusing on equitable access to basic services and strengthening the rights of displaced people and returnees.
In addition to the Country Office and the above-mentioned Area Offices, NRC has sub-office structures in Dikwa, Monguno, Biu, Mubi, Pulka and Gwoza.
We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee.
If you are those people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Cash and Markets Coordinator to join our team in Maiduguri, Borno State. You will be responsible for the overall cash and markets day to day support functions for the NRC office.
The role of Cash & Markets Coordinator will have crosscutting function, working across and within teams, which is programme and support.
The role will support market assessments to inform project design decisions, development of systems, standards and tools to enhance the quality, efficiency, monitoring, reporting and risk management.
Role will also support cross-functional/departmental coordination, staff capacity building and external coordination with coordination platforms, private sector and state actors.
Responsibilities
Support the institutionalization of market-based approaches in NRC Nigeria. This will include the development of the market-based approach strategy (including CVA), guidelines, technical SOPs, training materials and results frameworks, ensuring relevance and applicability to all CCs and integrated programming.
Compliance and adherence to NRC regional and country strategies, Head Office strategic priorities, policies, core competencies tools, handbooks and guidelines.
Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills using a blended learning approach.
Lead the development of effective and relevant systems and tools for the design, delivery, monitoring, and reporting of market-based programming activities, including periodic reviews Cash and Voucher Assistance SOPs
Lead and/or support periodic and needs based market assessments to inform project design decisions. The emphasis being to work with CC and Logistics teams in supporting/ developing their capacity in this role.
Develop robust risk management plans, risk monitoring systems and maintain up-to-date risk matrix.
Collaborate with CFM Coordinator to ensure an effective system for addressing beneficiary feedback and complaints related to cash and voucher assistance.
Innovate and promote the uptake of appropriate technologies that enable NRC to deliver CVA in a better way. This will include institutionalisation of Red Rose across all CCs and systematically piloting/adapting evidence-based best practices.
Develop and deliver a relevant capacity building packages for NRC staff, partners and service providers.
In collaboration with Logistics Manager, lead market assessment to inform FWAs review in case of inflation rate on the market.
Engage in externally oriented actions to the extent that they promote/benefit NRC strategic intentions, including dissemination of best practice, influencing decisions at Cash Working Group and other clusters, and capacity building for stakeholders.
Participate in internal strategic meetings and discussions related to the application of market-based programming approaches for Nigeria. This includes supporting the development of proposals and strategy documents at a CC, Area Office and country office level.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Business Studies or Economics. Documented technical competences related to the position’s responsibilities, with a minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in a similar or equivalence role.
Extensive knowledge of the humanitarian sector
Proven experience of working in complex and volatile contexts
Strong coordination skills
Ability to multitask.
Experience working with vulnerable communities and people (displaced people, women, youths)
Strong computer skills – proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel and is mandatory
Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
What’s in it for you?
Join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility:
At NRC we think creatively. We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex issues that we face. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.
NRC’s collaborative working style favours the exchange of good practice and lessons learnt. At NRC, employees learn on the job and are encouraged to look for opportunities to develop new competencies.
NRC managers prioritise the quality work and the competency development of their staff. This entails giving newcomers a good start, following up, training and mentoring employees to allow them to perform well in their current job, and offering learning and development programmes.
Application Closing Date
28th December, 2023; 13:18
Job Identification: 13326 Location: Yola, Adamawa
Job Category: Coordination
Job Schedule: Full time
Responsibilities
What you will do:
The Area Support Manager will work in the different areas of Finance, Logistics, HR and ICT.
Line management for support staff such as Finance, HR & Admin, Logistics and ICT
Member of the Area Management Team (AMT)
Compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and handbooks and donor/auditor requirements
Provide input on operational support to the Area Plan of Action and coordinate and align active support with Programme plans at Area level.
Responsible for ensuring quality support to project implementation.
Facilitate Area Support Budget, area level budgets, including support costs.
Responsible for developing regular reports on the Area level to the Country Office and AM
Responsible for implementation of new country-specific technical SOPs, guidelines, and tools in Area (HR, Logistic/ICT and Finance)
Facilitate training for programme staff on finance, logistics and HR procedures.
Responsible for technical capacity building of support staff (HR, Logistic/ICT and Finance)
In addition to this, the new Area Support Manager will also work on Compliance, Resource Management, establishing systems and procedures and support the Emergency Response.
Qualifications
What you will bring:
Minimum of four years in a middle management position in a humanitarian/recovery context
Experience in Finance or Logistics managerial position required.
Solid knowledge of HR, finance, and logistics routines in a humanitarian context
Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge, and experience:
Experience in remote management
Knowledge of the Nigeria Emergency Response crisis an asset
Experience of partnership an asset
Previous NRC experience in a similar role an asset
African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) was established in Abuja, Nigeria in October, 1993 by African Governments, African private and institutional investors as well as non-African financial institutions and private investors for the purpose of financing, promoting and expanding intra-African and extra-African trade.
The Bank, headquartered in Cairo, the capital of the Arab Republic of Egypt, commenced operations on 30 September, 1994, following the signature of a Headquarters Agreement with the host Government in August, 1994. It has branch offices in Harare, Abuja and Abidjan and will open an East Africa branch office shortly.
We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:
1.) Head of Project Implementation, AMCE 2.) Director of Education & Learning, AMCE 3.) Clinical Director of Cardiology, AMCE 4.) Clinical Director of Haematology, AMCE 5.) Clinical Director of Oncology, AMCE
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Head of Project Implementation, AMCE
Job Title: Head of Project Implementation, AMCE
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Working time: Full-time
The Opportunity
The Project Implementation Manager will be responsible for overseeing the successful setup and implementation of projects within the organisation that are vital to the delivery of patient care to the highest of standards.
The post holder will be responsible for the planning, delivery and implementation of projects, policy or services within the orgsanisation, taking leadership over the planning, budgets, governance and risk management stages, ensuring that this has been accounted for in each stage of the plan.
The post holder will be expected to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders in the project planning processes, ensuring that the plans in place are both achievable and sustainable, ensuring that they can be achieved in an agreed timeframe that will allow the delivery of the project to the expected standard.
This role requires you to have a strong background in successfully delivering construction projects, ideally within a healthcare setting. You will also have a strong knowledge of healthcare and an awareness of risk management techniques in accordance to the management of projects.
The ideal candidate will have had at least five years of success within a project implementation role, leading a project team through a combination of astute project implementation expertise and exemplary leadership skills.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership:
Responsible for overseeing the management of the relevant projects, ensuring there is a high standard business case being developed and relevant documentation for project initiation
To develop and maintain a detailed project plan that includes risk assessment of each phase, specifying the project objectives
Ensuring resource requirements and costs for delivery involve all key stakeholders to ensure delivery of projected efficiencies are outlined during the planning phase, whilst ensuring that these financial/resource constraints are abided by during the Implementation process
Review on an ongoing basis progress of a project, identifying where there maybe specific KPI’s that may not be met, taking action to bring the project back on track and provide any solutions to potential problems in delivery
Strategic Development:
Responsible for leading the strategic and operational planning of the management of the project
To make sure projects are developed with the correct quality standards and are developed on time
Manage the timescales of the delivery of the project to ensure there are agreed time standards making sure that the quality is not compromised
Provides strategic direction and oversight for the design, development and delivery of the project.
To develop an exit strategy for projects ensuring the benefits continue to be realised and the final results are not compromised.
To lead on the development of all policies, procedures and protocols relating to project implementation, ensuring these are acted upon within the project team and by stakeholders
Governance:
Ensure correct governances arrangements, which include the management of finance and regulatory activity where appropriate
Making sure that all project implementation practices comply with regulatory standards at all stages of the development lifecycle
Ensuring that a relevant audit trail of project outcomes are visible at all times
Other Duties:
Ensure that all staff members who are contributing to the development of projects have the correct and relevant training
Management of tender document, appraisals and negotiations
To be able to carry out business development with prospective external clients for funding of projects
To provide support to the wider project management team
Equality and Diversity:
Act as lead for Equality & Diversity in the Projects department to ensure the development and effective implementation of a strategy, set of policies, procedures and monitoring and control systems are in place
Personal and Staff Development:
Work with HR to undertake recruitment, retention, performance management and development of staff in the team
Work with the Recruitment Manager to establish connections with appropriate local, international and online communities to nurture a pipeline of talent to support the growth of the company
Responsible for development of high potential employees, providing a structured approach to mentoring and developing critical talent at all levels of management
Communications And Working Relationships:
Coordinate and facilitate consultations with stakeholders to define business and systems requirements to ensure improvements and any necessary systems implementations to help the meet the Project Implementations strategic objectives
Establish credibility throughout the organisation and set an example as a proactive senior leader and change agent who earns respect by demonstrating a sound understanding of the Project Implementation objectives and goals.
Collaborate with the senior stakeholders and divisional Heads to determine the short and long term project needs of the organisation
Develop and present Project Implementation updates to the Board of Director
To develop, agree and implement a clear communications pathway for the project implementation reaching all stakeholders within the organisation.
Line Management:
Develop and maintain the department with the appropriate mix of business knowledge and technical skills required to achieve strategic objectives and ensure the core functions are reliable, stable and efficient
Provide strong leadership to develop, coach and ensure a high performing team
Establish the department goals, objectives and operating procedures
Organisational Responsibilities:
Work with the senior management team to horizon scan for new Project Implementation technology or sector related improvements
Provide solutions and services to the business that retain and increase a competitive advantage within the sector
Evaluate, select, and implement new technology/systems needed to support the organisation in reaching its strategic objectives
Confidentiality:
The post holder must be aware that Confidential Information and data to which the post holder will have knowledge and access to in the course of their employment with the AMCE is to be kept confidential, and this confidentiality is a condition of employment. The duty to maintain confidentiality continues even when the post holder is no longer employed
This information is not to be shared with anyone outside of the AMCE under any circumstances, except to the extent necessary to fulfil any duties and responsibilities required within the role. Furthermore, upon termination with the AMCE Abuja, the post holder will return to the AMCE all confidential information held.
General:
The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and well-being and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post
To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of AMCE together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations
To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff
To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues
This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder
All employees must hold an AMCE email account, which will be the AMCE’s formal route for email communication. You are therefore required to check this regularly and to deal with such communication promptly.
Infection Control Statement:
The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role.
These requirements are set out in the AMCE Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures, which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training.
These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.
Criteria
Essential Qualifications;
Degree or equivalent in relevant experience (Project management / Construction / Sciences related qualification)
Chartered status within RICS, CIOB or other globally relevant accreditation
Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development.
Desirable Qualifications:
Masters in relevant subject
Professional qualification in a relevant subject
Teaching qualification.
Essential Experience:
Ability to be comfortable presenting to large groups
Strong hands on technical experience
Leading meetings regarding the development of projects
Skilled expertise in the handling of construction contracts
Successful proven experience in a number of project management/implentation roles
Experience of working within a complex multi disciplinary project team.
Desirable Experience:
Ideally successful project development experience within the healthcare field
Management and Leadership
Successfully managed a project team, being able to deliver the outlined service/project
Inspirational and visible leader, with first class communication skills, capable of engaging audiences at all levels
Ability to think and act strategically, developing practical, innovative and creative solutions to the management of issues and complex problems
Ability to identify opportunities to improve business outcomes through partnership at all levels
Energy and passion to deliver at pace and cut through obstacles
Well-developed management skills, with the ability to build and lead teams across multiple locations
Highly effective influencing and negotiating skills, with the ability to develop partnerships and alliances across a diverse range of stakeholders
Politically astute and resilient, with the ability to manage conflict and ambiguity
Outcome focused, with the capability and tenacity to drive the agenda forward
Financially literate and commercially astute, with a sophisticated understanding of commercially orientated performance and financial management including contract management
Driven by change and business transformation particularly focused on optimising the benefits of digitization
Shares the AMCE’s vision and values
Commitment to clinical governance / improving quality of patient care.
Personal Attributes:
Professional attitude towards work
Shares the AMCE’s vision
Proactive and organised
Commitment to clinical governance / improving quality of patient care
Has personal and professional credibility and commands the respect of colleagues peers
Is supportive and approachable and capable of inspiring confidence in staff members
Commitment to caring for others
Ability to adapt to living in a new country and new culture accordingly
High levels of honesty and integrity.
Languages:
All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Skills in languages other than English is desirable.
AMCE Values:
Able to demonstrate an understanding of the AMCE’s values
As the Director of Education and Learning, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of high quality training and education to the AMCE workforce, ensuring a skilled workforce for both the present and future needs.
The post holder will be providing leadership, support and guidance to the workforce in respect to their professional development, whilst also being able to manage and lead their own departmental staff, ensuring that they are following the strategic plan to meet the Education and Learning strategy of the organisation.
The post holder will be accountable for the planning, development and implementation of a comprehensive Education, Training and Professional development programme, that aims to promote a more skilled workforce across the whole organisation.
The post holder will monitor and identify the educational, training and professional development needs across the workforce and use this research in order to put in place a service that delivers this.
The successful candidate will have experience of managing the education and learning function within an organisation of similar complexity, with evidence of contribution to organisational development, having achieved an exceptional level of service throughout this time.
It is imperative that the successful candidate is able to lead and influence a multiprofessional team, providing effective leadership through clear communication pathways throughout the department. In addition to this, the post holder will have an In-depth understanding of the learning life cycle and its impact on business outcomes, using this to provide an astute Education and Learning platform for the AMCE workforce.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership:
Take a lead in building relationships for service improvement of the Education and Learning department with key partners
Ensure and cultivate a culture of integrity, transparency and respect, as per AMCE values, throughout the Department
To lead the development and implementation of Clinical Development Programmes
To act as the first point of contact for any Education and Learning expertise, providing the workforce with expert advice and guidance on all aspects of education, training and development
To be the lead representation of the Education and Learning in all meetings/external events
Establish relationships with External Experts to expand Education and Learning opportunities
To lead on the implementation of a culture that promotes continuous improvement of the skill levels of the workforce.
Strategic Development:
To provide a strategic plan for the Education, Learning and Professional development strategy of the organisation that takes into account and financial and/or resource constraints
Ensure that there are a variety of methods to deliver courses including distance learning
To play a significant role in ensuring provision of high quality Education Services within AMCE
To lead on the development and implementation of any revised or new policies being used in the department
To keep accurate and timely records of all Education and Training activity and prepare regular statistical and evaluation reports
Communicate with appropriate academic and professional organisations on professional standards, educational programmes and development issues, including possible areas of joint collaboration
Oversee regular evaluation of training and development programmes, ensuring that objectives and quality standards are being met
Governance:
Ensure correct governances arrangements, which include the management of finance and regulatory activity where appropriate
Take responsibility for overseeing the departments compliance with legal guidelines, policies and quality standards
The post holder will be expected to lead in establishing and monitoring clinical audit projects involving the service delivery of the department.
Other Duties:
To take leadership in any clinical research that can help improve the efficiency of the Education, Learning and Development programmes
To regularly submit reports that include a summary of department progress, achievement of objectives and future department goals
Keep up to date with current trend and practices within Education and Learning, ensuring that the department is ready to adapt to any new processes where necessary
Equality and Diversity:
Act as lead for Equality & Diversity in the Education and Learning department to ensure the development and effective implementation of a strategy, set of policies, procedures and monitoring and control systems are in place
Personal and Staff Development:
Work with HR to undertake recruitment, retention, performance management and development of staff in the team
Work with the Recruitment Manager to establish connections with appropriate local, international and online communities to nurture a pipeline of talent to support the growth of the company
Responsible for development of high potential employees, providing a structured approach to mentoring and developing critical talent at all levels of management
Taking any disciplinary action in the case of any wrongdoing within the department
Communications And Working Relationships:
Coordinate and facilitate consultations with stakeholders to define business and systems requirements to ensure improvements and any necessary systems implementations to help the meet the departments’ strategic objectives
Establish credibility throughout the organisation and set an example as a proactive senior leader and change agent who earns respect by demonstrating a sound understanding of the objectives and goals.
Develop and present Education and Learning department updates to the Board of Directors
Collaborate with senior members of the wider organisation to review objectives and provide guidance on the short band long term goals of Education and Learning
Line Management:
Line manage staff members within Education and Learning ensuring that they are aligned with the strategic plan and are carrying out their roles responsibly
Develop and maintain the department with the appropriate mix of business knowledge and technical skills required to achieve strategic objectives and ensure the core functions are reliable, stable and efficient
Provide strong leadership to develop, coach and ensure a high performing team
Establish the department goals, objectives and operating procedures
Ensure that there is sufficient support in order for staff within Education and Learning to carry out personal professional development
Organisational Responsibilities:
Work with the senior management team to horizon scan for new technology or sector related improvements
Provide solutions and services to the business that retain and increase a competitive advantage within the sector
Evaluate, select, and implement new technology/systems needed to support the organisation in reaching its strategic objectives
Confidentiality:
The post holder must be aware that Confidential Information and data to which the post holder will have knowledge and access to in the course of their employment with the AMCE is to be kept confidential, and this confidentiality is a condition of employment.
The duty to maintain confidentiality continues even when the post holder is no longer employed
This information is not to be shared with anyone outside of the AMCE under any circumstances, except to the extent necessary to fulfil any duties and responsibilities required within the role. Furthermore, upon termination with the AMCE Abuja, the post holder will return to the AMCE all confidential information held
General:
The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and well-being and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post
To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of AMCE together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations
To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues
This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder
All employees must hold an AMCE email account, which will be the AMCE’s formal route for email communication. You are therefore required to check this regularly and to deal with such communication promptly
Infection Control Statement:
The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role.
These requirements are set out in the AMCE Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures, which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training.
These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.
Criteria
Essential Qualifications:
Qualified to a Degree level or equivalent experience
Masters degree in related field
Relevant management or professional qualification
Continuation of professional development
Essential Experience:
Significant experience of leadership in education and learning strategy
Extensive experience and successful track record of building effective partnerships with schools, academies, colleges to create and develop opportunities to improve educational outcomes
Experience in a senior education and learning role having achieved success in this positon
Previous experience in providing a strategic plan for Education and Learning within an organisation taking into account budgets and resource constraints
Previous experience in setting a long term strategic plan which has been successfully implemented
High level of analysis and interpretation skills
Ability to prioritise work, with previous experience working in a complex, fast paced environment
Ability to motivate a team with previous experience of achieving team objectives
Success In working across a widespread organisation, collaborating with a variety of senior stakeholders
Management and Leadership:
Previously been responsible for the day to day running of an Educational and Learning department
Experience of liaising with senior members of an organisation, identifying areas of risk and finding ways to minimise this
Inspirational and visible leader, with first class communication skills, capable of engaging audiences at all levels
Ability to think and act strategically, developing practical, innovative and creative solutions to the management of issues and complex problems
Ability to identify opportunities to improve business outcomes through partnership at all levels
Energy and passion to deliver at pace and cut through obstacles
Well-developed management skills, with the ability to build and lead teams across multiple locations
Highly effective influencing and negotiating skills, with the ability to develop partnerships and alliances across a diverse range of stakeholders
Politically astute and resilient, with the ability to manage conflict and ambiguity
Outcome focused, with the capability and tenacity to drive the agenda forward
Financially literate and commercially astute, with a sophisticated understanding of commercially orientated performance and financial management including contract management
Driven by change and business transformation particularly focused on optimising the benefits of digitization
Shares the AMCE’s vision and values
Commitment to clinical governance / improving quality of patient care
Personal Attributes:
Professional attitude towards work
Shares the AMCE’s vision
Proactive and organised
Commitment to clinical governance / improving quality of patient care
Has personal and professional credibility and commands the respect of colleagues peers
Is supportive and approachable and capable of inspiring confidence in staff members
Commitment to caring for others
Ability to adapt to living in a new country and new culture accordingly
High levels of honesty and integrity
Languages:
All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Skills in languages other than English is desirable
AMCE Values:
Able to demonstrate an understanding of the AMCE’s values
As the Clinical Director of Cardiology, you will be responsible for leading and directing the strategic plan of the Cardiology department.
The post holder will ensure that the department meets the needs of patients, not only in the short term but also the future, through the introduction of new technologies, services and procedures where necessary, in order to constantly evolve as a department.
The post holder will be accountable for designing a ‘clinical vision’ for the Cardiology department that aligns with the AMCE’s values.
This would be to provide a vision that ensures high quality and safe care of patients, whilst also understanding the various constraints and objectives of the organization as a whole.
The Director will be also accountable for building and encouraging scientific excellence within the team, close partnerships with HCPs, scientific societies and patient organizations in the country and the rest of the world.
They will also be commissioned with financial planning and budgetary adherence of the department’s medical affairs activities.
The post holder will actively participate in both departmental and centre’s matters concerning clinical governance and audit, ensuring the maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of Cardiology patients.
It will also be the Clinical Directors responsibility to ensure that the relevant Senior Clinical staff within the department oversee the correct procedures for patients.
This could include the use of various surgical procedures and the correct prescription of medication to patients, to help treat a range of cardiac illnesses.
It is essential that the successful candidate has had previous successful experience in a Clinical Director of a Cardiology department, with evidence of having achieved an exceptional level of service throughout this time.
It is imperative that the successful candidate is able to lead and influence a multiprofessional team, providing effective leadership through clear communication pathways throughout the department.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership:
Take a lead in building relationships for service improvement of the Cardiology department with key partners
To oversee the staffing of the department to ensure that staff numbers meet the required volume and expertise
To plan, coordinate and implement the delivery of patient care services for the Cardiology department.
To establish effective working relationships with internal staff within the department and the wider organisation making sure communication channels are clear
To lead on the evaluation of new opportunities to implement new technology/services that may be implemented within the Cardiology department
Lead by consistent ethical and professional behaviour, with uncompromising commitment to patients
Ensure and cultivate a culture of integrity, transparency and respect, as per AMCE values, throughout the department.
Strategic Development:
To provide a strategic plan for the Cardiology department that takes into account and financial and/or resource constraints
To play a significant role in ensuring provision of high quality Cardiology services
To regularly analyse clinical practices within the department, identifying any areas for improvement of services
Identify clinical indicators to measure and evaluate the level of quality care
To lead on the development and implementation of any revised or new policies being used in the department
Collaborate with the Head of Nursing, CNO and wider organisation to review department objectives and provide guidance on the short and long term goals of Cardiology services.
Governance:
Ensure correct governances arrangements, which include the management of finance and regulatory activity where appropriate
Take responsibility for overseeing the departments compliance with legal guidelines, policies and quality standards
To ensure that all practice within the department complies with the statutory regulations that are in place.
Other Duties:
To take leadership in any clinical research that can help improve the efficiency of patient service delivery within Cardiology
To regularly submit reports that include a summary of department progress, achievement of objectives and future department goals
Keep up to date with current trend and practices within Cardiology, ensuring that the department is ready to adapt to any new processes where necessary.
Equality and Diversity:
Act as lead for Equality & Diversity in the Cardiology department to ensure the development and effective implementation of a strategy, set of policies, procedures and monitoring and control systems are in place.
Personal and Staff Development:
Work with HR to undertake recruitment, retention, performance management and development of staff in the team
Work with the Recruitment Manager to establish connections with appropriate local, international and online communities to nurture a pipeline of talent to
Responsible for development of high potential employees, providing a structured approach to mentoring and developing critical talent at all levels of management
Taking any disciplinary action in the case of any wrongdoing within the department.
Communications And Working Relationships:
Coordinate and facilitate consultations with stakeholders to define business and systems requirements to ensure improvements and any necessary systems implementations to help the meet the departments’ strategic objectives
Establish credibility throughout the organisation and set an example as a proactive senior leader and change agent who earns respect by demonstrating a sound understanding of the objectives and goals
Develop and present Cardiology department updates to the Board of Directors
Collaborate with senior members of the wider organisation to review department objectives and provide guidance on the short and long term goals of Cardiology
Collaborate with the Chief Medical Officer to determine short and long term needs of the Cardiology department
Develop and present Cardiology updates to the Board of Directors
In conjunction with the Head of Nursing, lead on quality improvement and innovation within the Cardiology department.
Line Management:
Develop and maintain the department with the appropriate mix of business knowledge and technical skills required to achieve strategic objectives and ensure the core functions are reliable, stable and efficient
Provide strong leadership to develop, coach and ensure a high performing team
Establish the department goals, objectives and operating procedures
Ensure that there is sufficient support in order for staff within Cardiology services to carry out personal professional development.
Organisational Responsibilities:
Work with the senior management team to horizon scan for new technology or sector related improvements
Provide solutions and services to the business that retain and increase a competitive advantage within the sector
Evaluate, select, and implement new technology/systems needed to support the organisation in reaching its strategic objectives.
Confidentiality:
The post holder must be aware that Confidential Information and data to which the post holder will have knowledge and access to in the course of their employment with the AMCE is to be kept confidential, and this confidentiality is a condition of employment. The duty to maintain confidentiality continues even when the post holder is no longer employed
This information is not to be shared with anyone outside of the AMCE under any circumstances, except to the extent necessary to fulfil any duties and responsibilities required within the role. Furthermore, upon termination with the AMCE Abuja, the post holder will return to the AMCE all confidential information held.
General:
The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and well-being and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post
To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of AMCE together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations
To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff
To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues
This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder
All employees must hold an AMCE email account, which will be the AMCE’s formal route for email communication. You are therefore required to check this regularly and to deal with such communication promptly.
Infection Control Statement:
The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role. These requirements are set out in the AMCE Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures, which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.
Criteria
Essential Qualifications:
Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) or the country of origin
Fellowship in Cardiology of West African College of Physicians / equivalent in country of origin
MSc Degree in related field of equivalent experience
Evidence of continuing professional and managerial development.
Desirable Qualifications:
MD or PHD
Additional sub-specialty training.
Essential Experience:
Previous experience in a Cardiology Clinical Director role
Deep knowledge of clinical issues relating to the running of a Cardiology department
Previous experience overseeing clinical and non-clinical staff within a Cardiology department
Previous experience in providing a strategic plan for a Cardiology department taking into account budgets and resource constraints
Previous experience in setting a long term strategic plan which has been successfully implemented
High level of analysis and interpretation skills
Ability to prioritise work, with previous experience working in a complex, fast paced environment
Ability to motivate a team with previous experience of achieving team objectives
Success In working across a widespread organisation, collaborating with a variety of senior stakeholders
Desirable Experience:
Has regional / national / international standing
Has experience of working With Board members and Senior Directors in more than one setting.
Track record of leading delivery of robust of Full Business Cases
Management and Leadership:
Previously been responsible for the day to day running of the clinical and non-clinical services within a Cardiology department
Experience of liaising with senior members of an organisation, identifying areas of clinical and non-clinical risk, providing ways to minimise this
Inspirational and visible leader, with first class communication skills, capable of engaging audiences at all levels
Ability to think and act strategically, developing practical, innovative and creative solutions to the management of issues and complex problems
Ability to identify opportunities to improve business outcomes through partnership at all levels
Energy and passion to deliver at pace and cut through obstacles
Well-developed management skills, with the ability to build and lead teams across multiple locations
Highly effective influencing and negotiating skills, with the ability to develop partnerships and alliances across a diverse range of stakeholders
Politically astute and resilient, with the ability to manage conflict and ambiguity
Outcome focused, with the capability and tenacity to drive the agenda forward
Financially literate and commercially astute, with a sophisticated understanding of commercially orientated performance and financial management including contract management
Driven by change and business transformation particularly focused on optimising the benefits of digitization
Shares the AMCE’s vision and values
Commitment to clinical governance / improving quality of patient care.
Personal Attributes:
Professional attitude towards work
Shares the AMCE’s vision
Proactive and organised
Commitment to clinical governance / improving quality of patient care
Has personal and professional credibility and commands the respect of colleagues peers
Is supportive and approachable and capable of inspiring confidence in staff members
Commitment to caring for others
Ability to adapt to living in a new country and new culture accordingly
High levels of honesty and integrity.
Languages:
All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Skills in languages other than English is desirable
AMCE Values:
Able to demonstrate an understanding of the AMCE’s values
The Haematology Director will be tasked with building, leading and overseeing the department of Haematology and the medical teams for the development and implementation of the departmental strategy and plans.
The successful candidate will work in partnership with the Chief Nursing Officer and medical leads as well as other cross functional team colleagues to ensure access to Centre’s services and research, develop and implement cross functional organisational plans aligned with patient, healthcare professionals and broader corporate needs.
The Director will be also accountable for building and encouraging scientific excellence within the team, close partnerships with HCPs, scientific societies and patient organisations in the country and the rest of the world.
They will also be commissioned with financial planning and budgetary adherence of the department’s medical affairs activities.
The Haematology Director will actively participate in both departmental and centre’s matters concerning clinical governance and audit and ensure maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of Haematology patients.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate previous exceptional leadership within a Clinical Haematology Director position, meeting the required standards to achieve ‘excellence’ in that role. It is essential that the post holder is able to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, ensuring that they are clear and concise with the information they are providing.
The post holder will be someone that is seen as a ‘problem solver’, providing solutions to any potential complications that may have arisen in the department concerning both staff and patients, making sure that these are resolved in an efficient manner.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership:
Lead by consistent ethical and professional behaviour, with uncompromising commitment to patients
Facilitate excellent working partnerships developed with Health Care Professionals (HCPs) based on scientific excellence and trust
Ensure and cultivate a culture of integrity, transparency and respect, as per AMCE values, throughout the Department
Lead and contribute to teaching/training, audit and managerial responsibilities as appropriate to all level experience
Establish relationships with External Experts to expand research opportunities
To take responsibility for the review of clinical procedures, with a focus on continuous improvement of services
To lead in the explanation of any changes to processes within the department. Making sure that all staff are aware of this and are able to adapt
Provide leadership around job planning and productivity within the department.
Strategic Development:
Design, implement and oversea the Medical Strategic and Operational Plan in accordance with the AMCE strategy, local country plans and aligned with corporate policies and procedures and applicable local laws, regulations and code of practice
To play a significant role in ensuring provision of high quality Haematology Services.
Lead the provision of clinical and laboratory Haematology services in collaboration with existing consultants.
To participate in the clinical and non-clinical objective setting process
To work with the Head of Nursing and other senior leads in the department to provide effective clinical leadership to the directorate and help ensure the development of high quality clinical services
To carry out regular appraisals with clinical staff to ensure that there is a long term plan in identifying and achieving objectives which fall in line with objectives of both the individual and organisation
Regularly monitor and review clinical practices within the department, seeking change if there is any that need to be made.
Governance:
The post holder will be expected to lead in establishing and monitoring clinical audit projects involving the service delivery of the department
Participate in clinical audit, incident reporting and analysis and to ensure resulting actions are implemented
Ensure correct governances arrangements, which include the management of finance and regulatory activity where appropriate
To ensure that all clinical practice complies with the statutory regulations that are in place.
Other Duties:
To participate in any research findings that may improve the clinical delivery of the department, relaying this information to the C Suite to see if any of these findings can be implemented
Where necessary, be able to explain clinical information to patients regarding any treatment/findings, demonstrating clear and concise interpersonal skills
Continuing personal professional development if needed
Clinical management, attendance at departmental and meetings
Appraisal, Job planning and rota organisation
Service development, quality improvement work, major incident planning.
Equality and Diversity:
Act as lead for Equality & Diversity in the Haematology department to ensure the development and effective implementation of a strategy, set of policies, procedures and monitoring and control systems are in place
Personal and Staff Development:
Work with HR to undertake recruitment, retention, performance management and development of staff in the team
Work with the Recruitment Manager to establish connections with appropriate local, international and online communities to nurture a pipeline of talent to support the growth of the company
Responsible for development of high potential employees, providing a structured approach to mentoring and developing critical talent at all levels of management.
Communications And Working Relationships:
Ability to interpret data and translate it towards the stakeholders and wider teams
Coordinate and facilitate consultation with stakeholders to define business and systems requirements for new technology implementations
Establish credibility throughout the organisation and set an example as a proactive senior leader and change agent who earns respect by demonstrating a sound understanding of business objectives and goals
Collaborate with the Chief Nursing Officer and Head of Nursing to determine short and long term needs of the Haematology department
Develop and present Haematology updates to the Board of Directors
Collaborate with the Chief Nursing Officer and Head of Nursing to determine the short and long term needs of the Haematology department
In conjunction with the Head of Nursing, lead on quality improvement and Innovation in the Haematology department.
Line Management:
Develop and maintain the Haematology department with the appropriate mix of business knowledge and technical skills required to achieve strategic objectives and ensure the core functions of the Haematology department are reliable, stable and efficient
Provide strong leadership to develop, coach and ensure a high performing team
Establish the department goals, objectives and operating procedures.
Organisational Responsibilities:
Work with the senior management team to horizon scan for new Haematology technology or sector related improvements
Provide solutions and services to the business that retain and increase a competitive advantage within the sector
Evaluate, select, and implement new technology/systems needed to support the organisation in reaching its Haematology strategic objectives.
Confidentiality:
The post holder must be aware that Confidential Information and data to which the post holder will have knowledge and access to in the course of their employment with the AMCE is to be kept confidential, and this confidentiality is a condition of employment. The duty to maintain confidentiality continues even when the post holder is no longer employed
This information is not to be shared with anyone outside of the AMCE under any circumstances, except to the extent necessary to fulfil any duties and responsibilities required within the role. Furthermore, upon termination with the AMCE Abuja, the post holder will return to the AMCE all confidential information held.
General:
The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and well-being and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post
To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of AMCE together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations
To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues
This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder
All employees must hold an AMCE email account, which will be the AMCE’s formal route for email communication. You are therefore required to check this regularly and to deal with such communication promptly
Infection Control Statement:
The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role.
These requirements are set out in the AMCE Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures, which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training.
These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.
Criteria
Essential Qualifications:
Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) or the country of origin
West African College of Physicians Nigeria/ country of origin accreditation
MSc Degree in related field of equivalent experience
Evidence of continuing professional and managerial development.
Desirable Qualifications:
MD or PHD
Additional sub-specialty training
Essential Experience:
Able to demonstrate success at the senior level leading complex, contentious, ambiguous and high profile transformational change in a large organisation and across organisations
High level of managerial competency, including ability to manage and lead in a complex and contentious dynamic professional environment
Strong background in programme management
General understanding of managerial and accreditation issues relating to laboratories and clinical haematology
Experienced in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance with demonstrable understanding of how this improves the quality of care provided to patients
Broad-based clinical lead and laboratory haematology experience
Teaching (Medical students, peers, MDT)
Track record of leading delivery of robust of Full Business Cases
Desirable Experience:
Has regional / national / international standing
Has experience of working With Board members and Senior Directors in more than one setting
Management and Leadership:
Ability to demonstrate full and independent responsibility for clinical leadership of the department
Evidence of wide contribution in delivering vision and strategy in a multi-organisational setting through transformative projects and ultimately making an impact
A solid and outlined track-record in using quantitative, qualitative and financial and other significant information to support delivery planning and in monitoring performance
A strong sense of personal and team accountability coupled to a clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority and robust performance management
Intellectual flexibility, including the ability to understand both operational detail and wider strategic environment and to articulate these to others
Financial awareness and business acumen, and a demonstrable ability to effectively manage large and complex budgets; including budget setting and monitoring.
A sound understanding of the financial, legal and technical issues related to large projects.
Ability to successfully analyse complex issues and situations, provide logical decisions, and reconcile competing interests, providing practical and creative solutions to problems through collaborative working
Leadership, Organisational, Managerial skills, Vision and ability to plan ahead are desirable
Personal Attributes:
High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude
Evidence of a strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty, inclusiveness and personal integrity.
Evidence of skill and effectiveness as a member of a team at senior level, contributing especially to team building and leadership
Shares the AMCE’s vision
Commitment to clinical governance / improving quality of patient care
Has personal and professional credibility and commands the respect of colleagues peers
Is supportive and approachable and capable of inspiring confidence in staff members
Commitment to caring for others
Ability to adapt to living in a new country and new culture accordingly
High levels of honesty and integrity
Desirable:
Evidence of research activity and presentations
Evidence of poster or oral presentations at national or international meetings
Evidence of research and publications in peer reviewed journals
Languages:
All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Skills in languages other than English is desirable
AMCE Values:
Able to demonstrate an understanding of the AMCE’s values
As the Clinical Director of Oncology service, you will be tasked with the responsibility of providing the department with strong clinical leadership, whilst also being responsible for the day to day operations within the department which may include clinical research and help to all other supporting services.
The post holder will be in charge of fulfilling a wide variety of roles, which will include the oversight of department operations, providing expertise to both the internal department and wider organisation, whilst also making sure that the department practice is complying with the relevant legislations.
The Director of Oncology will lead by example, demonstrated through their high level of performance, being able to drive the department with a clear strategic plan.
The ideal candidate will be someone that is seen as a leader to patient care providers in the wider organisation, being able to assist with all internal staffing concerns, collaborating with stakeholders of all levels and resolving both patient and staff management issues promptly.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate previous exceptional leadership within a Clinical Oncology Director position, meeting the required standards to achieve ‘excellence’ in that position. It is essential that the post holder is able to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders making sure that they are clear and concise with the information they are providing.
The post holder will be someone that is seen as a ‘problem solver’, providing solutions to any potential complications that may have arisen in the department concerning both staff and patients from an operation and clinical standpoint, ensuring that these are resolved in an efficient manner.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership:
Lead by consistent ethical and professional behaviour, with uncompromising commitment to patients
To effectively lead the team, directing staff to ensure that resources are managed effectively to through planning with the wider team
To take responsibility for the review of clinical procedures, with a focus on continuous improvement of services
To be the first point of contact for staff, patients and the wider organisation in regards to any Clinical Oncology expertise that may need to be given
To lead in the explanation of any changes to processes within the department, ensuring that all staff are aware of this and are able to adapt
Provide leadership around job planning and productivity within the department
Ensure and cultivate a culture of integrity, transparency and respect, as per AMCE values, throughout the Department
Strategic Development:
To work with the Head of Nursing and other senior leads in the department to provide effective clinical leadership to the directorate and help ensure the development of high quality clinical services
To work with the Head of Nursing and senior leadership team to develop relationships, services and clinical pathways that aim to improve quality of service
To ensure that regular appraisals of staff within the department are carried out to ensure that there is a long term plan in identifying and achieving objectives which fall in line with those of both the individual and organisation
To regularly monitor and review clinical practices within the department, seeking change if there is any that needs to be made
To make sure that the strategic plan of the clinical department is a realistic one that takes into account any financial/resource constraints
To monitor and assess performance of senior and nursing staff within the Oncology department, making sure that these fall in line with standards of the organisation, identifying any potential methods of improvement where necessary
Governance:
Ensure correct governances arrangements, which include the management of finance and regulatory activity where appropriate
To ensure that all clinical practice complies with the statutory regulations that are in place
Participate in clinical audit, incident reporting and analysis to ensure resulting actions are implemented
Other Duties:
To participate in any research findings that may improve the clinical delivery of the department, relaying this information to the C Suite to see if any of these findings can be implemented
Where necessary, be able to explain clinical information to patients and external staff regarding any treatment/findings, demonstrating clear and concise interpersonal skills
Continuing personal professional development if needed
Equality and Diversity:
Act as lead for Equality & Diversity in the Oncology department to ensure the development and effective implementation of a strategy, set of policies, procedures and monitoring and control systems are in place
Personal and Staff Development:
Work with HR to undertake recruitment, retention, performance management and development of staff in the team
Work with the Recruitment Manager to establish connections with appropriate local, international and online communities to nurture a pipeline of talent to support the growth of the company
Responsible for development of high potential employees, providing a structured approach to mentoring and developing critical talent at all levels of management
Communications And Working Relationships:
Coordinate and facilitate consultations with stakeholders to define business and systems requirements to ensure improvements and any necessary systems implementations to help the meet the Oncology departments strategic objectives
Establish credibility throughout the organisation and set an example as a proactive senior leader and change agent who earns respect by demonstrating a sound understanding of the Oncology Operations objectives and goals
Collaborate with the Head of Nursing and CNO to determine the short and long term needs of the Oncology department
Develop and present Oncology department updates to the Board of Directors
In conjunction with the Head of Nursing and CNO, lead on quality improvement and Innovation within the Oncology department
Line Management:
Develop and maintain the Oncology department with the appropriate mix of business knowledge and technical skills required to achieve strategic objectives and ensure the core functions of the Oncology department are reliable, stable and efficient
Provide strong leadership to develop, coach and ensure a high performing team
Establish the department goals, objectives and operating procedures
Organisational Responsibilities:
Work with the senior management team to horizon scan for new Oncology technology or sector related improvements
Provide solutions and services to the business that retain and increase a competitive advantage within the sector
Evaluate, select, and implement new technology/systems needed to support the organisation in reaching its Oncology strategic objectives
Confidentiality:
The post holder must be aware that Confidential Information and data to which the post holder will have knowledge and access to in the course of their employment with the AMCE is to be kept confidential, and this confidentiality is a condition of employment. The duty to maintain confidentiality continues even when the post holder is no longer employed
This information is not to be shared with anyone outside of the AMCE under any circumstances, except to the extent necessary to fulfil any duties and responsibilities required within the role. Furthermore, upon termination with the AMCE Abuja, the post holder will return to the AMCE all confidential information held
General:
The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and well-being and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post
To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of AMCE together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations
To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues
This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder
All employees must hold an AMCE email account, which will be the AMCE’s formal route for email communication. You are therefore required to check this regularly and to deal with such communication promptly
Infection Control Statement:
The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role. These requirements are set out in the AMCE Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures, which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times
Criteria
Essential Qualifications:
Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) or the country of origin
Fellowship in Cardiology of West African College of Physicians / equivalent in country of origin
MSc Degree in related field of equivalent experience
Evidence of continuing professional and managerial development
Desirable Qualifications:
MD or PHD
Additional sub-specialty training
Essential Experience:
Budgetary management experience
Previous experience of delivering an exceptional level of clinical expertise
Previous experience in managing a team
Previous experience in managing in an Oncology department
Previous experience in setting a long term strategic plan which has been successfully implemented
High level of analysis and interpretation skills
Ability to prioritise work, with previous experience working in a complex, fast paced environment
Ability to motivate a team with previous experience of achieving team objectives
Success In working across a widespread organisation, collaborating with a variety of senior stakeholders
Desirable Experience:
Has regional / national / international standing
Has experience of working With Board members and Senior Directors in more than one setting
Track record of leading delivery of robust of Full Business Cases
Management and Leadership:
Inspirational and visible leader, with first class communication skills, capable of engaging audiences at all levels
Ability to think and act strategically, developing practical, innovative and creative solutions to the management of issues and complex problems
Ability to identify opportunities to improve
business outcomes through partnership at all levels
Energy and passion to deliver at pace and cut through obstacles
Well-developed management skills, with the ability to build and lead teams across multiple locations
Highly effective influencing and negotiating skills, with the ability to develop partnerships and alliances across a diverse range of stakeholders
Politically astute and resilient, with the ability to manage conflict and ambiguity
Outcome focused, with the capability and tenacity to drive the agenda forward
Financially literate and commercially astute, with a sophisticated understanding of commercially orientated performance and financial management including contract management
Driven by change and business transformation particularly focused on optimising the benefits of digitization
Shares the AMCE’s vision and values
Commitment to clinical governance / improving quality of patient care
Leadership, Organisational,Managerial skills ,Vision and ability to plan ahead are desirable
Personal Attributes:
Professional attitude towards work
Shares the AMCE’s vision
Proactive and organised
Commitment to clinical governance / improving quality of patient care
Has personal and professional credibility and commands the respect of colleagues peers
Is supportive and approachable and capable of inspiring confidence in staff members
Commitment to caring for others
Ability to adapt to living in a new country and new culture accordingly
High levels of honesty and integrity
Languages:
All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Skills in languages other than English is desirable
AMCE Values:
Able to demonstrate an understanding of the AMCE’s values
Oduduwa University – We are an innovative, forward-thinking university with high standards of teaching and research. OUI sits at the heart of one of Osun State’s most up and coming cities. We are fully licensed by the National Universities Commission, Nigeria.
We are recruiting toWe are recruiting to fill the following positions below: fill the following positions below:
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: vacancies@oduduwauniversity.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
2.) Senior Lecturer – Business Administration
Job Title: Senior Lecturer – Business Administration
Location: Osun
Job Type: Full-time
Requirement
Applicants are required to hold a Ph.D.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: vacancies@oduduwauniversity.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
3.) Senior Lecturer – Quantity Surveying
Job Title: Senior Lecturer – Quantity Surveying
Location: Osun
Job Type: Full-time
Requirement
Applicants are required to hold a Ph.D.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: vacancies@oduduwauniversity.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
4.) Senior Lecturer – Law
Job Title: Senior Lecturer – Law
Location: Osun
Job Type: Full-time
Requirement
Applicants are required to hold a Ph.D.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: vacancies@oduduwauniversity.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
5.) Senior Lecturer – Nursing
Job Title: Senior Lecturer – Nursing
Location: Osun
Job Type: Full-time
Requirement
Applicants are required to hold a Ph.D.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: vacancies@oduduwauniversity.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
6.) ICT Officer
Job Title: ICT Officer
Location: Osun
Job Type: Full-time
Requirement
Applicants are required to hold a M.Sc qualification.f email.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: vacancies@oduduwauniversity.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
7.) Librarian
Job Title: Librarian
Location: Osun
Job Type: Full-time
Requirement
Applicants are required to hold a M.Sc qualification.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: vacancies@oduduwauniversity.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
8.) Experienced Driver
Job Title: Experienced Driver
Location: Osun
Job Type: Full-time
Requirement
Applicants are required to hold a valid and recent License.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: vacancies@oduduwauniversity.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
9.) Security Officer
Job Title: Security Officer
Location: Osun
Job Type: Full-time
Requirement
Applicants are required to have verifiable experience.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: vacancies@oduduwauniversity.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
The Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH (German Agency for International Cooperation) is an international enterprise owned by the German Federal government, operating in many fields across more than 130 countries.
In Nigeria, GIZ’s portfolio includes among others, a programme to support the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in its regional integration goals. The programme aims to strengthen sector-specific capacities in the areas of Peace and Security, Customs and Trade as weir as Strategic Management and Organizational Development in the ECOWAS Commission.
We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:
Job ID: V000057472 Locations: Sokoto, Jigawa and Kano
Field: Social Sectors
Type of employment: Full-time
Your Tasks
Under the overall strategic direction of the Team Leader, the Monitoring and Evaluation specialists will oversee the development of an integrated results framework, as well as other monitoring tools across all components of the programme.
The experts will have:
Experience in design and implementation of baseline studies, preferably in the education sector, to generate data for monitoring and evaluation;
Proven experience in the design, and supervision of education projects in Nigeria or in other Sub-Saharan/West-African countries);
Experience with iterative and participatory planning methodology for operationalisation of school based management committees;
Experience with implementation of educational development using the EdTech approach.
Qualifications and Skills
Minimum Requirement:
At least a Master’s Degree or equivalent in Economics or other related Social Sciences.
Preferred Experience:
Experience with EU funding instruments such as the European Development Fund (EDF);
Proven knowledge of M&E, certification or membership of a monitoring and Evaluation Association;
Fluency in the English language;
Knowledge of Hausa Language will be an added advantage.
General Professional Experience
Minimum Requirement:
At least 8 years of professional experience in the implementation of education projects in Nigeria or in Sub-Saharan Africa, developing results frameworks, logical frameworks, or similar tools for project design.
Preferred Requirement:
Expertise in Institutional Needs Assessment techniques in public and/or private institutions;
Experience in conducting training/ capacity-building to ensure knowledge transfer for addressing identified competency gaps;
Experience in the preparation of ToRs, publication, dissemination, and shortlisting of
applications.
Specific Professional Experience
Minimum Requirement:
At least 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in performance monitoring and evaluation, either with an international development organisation or working on international development projects.
Preferred Requirement:
Experience in developing survey instruments, research-based methodologies including conducting focus group sessions, study design, and data analysis and impact evaluations;
Experience in developing M&E/ Performance Frameworks for institutional development plans (incl. setting long-term/ medium term goals, targets, SMART indicators etc.) as well as corresponding Annual Work Plans;
Experience in development cooperation in Nigeria or in Sub-Saharan Africa;
Job Title: Team Leader – Technical Assistance for the Implementation of Education and Youth Empowerment in Northern Nigeria
Job ID: V000057469 Locations: Abuja
Field: Social Sectors
Type of employment: Full-time
Your Tasks
Under the overall strategic direction of the EU Delegation and working in close coordination with the Federal Ministry of Education and its related agency(ies), the Team Leader will be the Head of the team.
She/he will be required, inter alia, to provide leadership and high quality advice on critical policy and technical issues; interact on substantive and operational issues with team leaders of the other components of the programme, senior governmental, non-governmental and donor officials and stakeholders; and assume overall responsibility for the coordination, planning, budgeting, management, monitoring and reporting of project activities.
The Team Leader will ensure prudent and effective management of the assets as well as the human and financial resources of the project, ensure complete project documentation at all times, guide the preparation and submission of annual work plans, and prepare and submit timely progress reports as required.
Mastery of education principles, concepts, practices, methods, and advanced techniques for the design, implementation, and evaluation of development assistance programs are required in order to apply new developments and theories of the field to major problems and accepted methods.
Qualifications and Skills
Minimum Requirement:
Advanced University Degree (Masters or Ph.D) in Education, International Development, or Social Sciences from a recognized institution or equivalent relevant professional experience is required.
Preferred Experience:
Experience with EU funding instruments such as the European Development Fund (EDF) and EU funded development projects.
General Professional Experience
Minimum Requirement:
At least 15 years post qualification experience in the area of Policy Studies, Economics, Development Studies, or other related fields.
Fluency and excellent communication skills in the English language; Hausa fluency and cultural understanding an asset.
Preferred Requirement:
Proven work experience in managing and monitoring the implementation of multifaceted projects in the field of education assistance and proficient working knowledge of the institutional reforms approach;
Proven work experience in managing and leading teams – excellent social skills;
Extensive experience in project management and in the design and implementation of education support programmes;
Proven experience in coordination, budgeting, planning, monitoring and reporting of activities of development support programmes;
Strong analytical skills, sound judgment, resourcefulness, ability to take initiative, capacity to work in a self-directed manner in a multi-cultural environment, and ability to create a team-based work environment;
Experience in working with large and challenging boards and/or coordination or steering
committees and advisory structures;
Fluency and excellent communication and writing skills in the English language Hausa fluency and cultural understanding an asset.
Specific Professional Experience
Minimum Requirement:
At least 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in planning, design,
supervision, and management of large-scale education programmes at international level.
At least 2 years of this experience should be in implementing education or related development programs in sub-Saharan Africa.
Preferred Requirement:
Solid record of performance in increasingly responsible positions in a reputable institution and experience managing or implementing activities with non-governmental or community-based organizations; education-related projects including institutional and policy reforms in developing countries;
Proven knowledge and understanding of political economy analysis, governance and accountability issues associated with educational provision in developing countries;
Knowledge of EDF regulations and procedures will be an advantage;
Fluency in English – speaking, reading, and writing proficiency;
Excellent communication skills, strong operational, analytical, managerial, and excellent computer skills particularly in Microsoft Office applications;
Ability to provide advisory services to the EUD in order to promote the Commission’s goals and objectives to outside audiences.
Job ID: V000057470 Locations: Sokoto, Jigawa and Kano
Field: Social Sectors
Type of employment: Full-time
Qualifications and Skills
Minimum Requirement:
Advanced University Degree (Master’s or PhD) level in Policy Studies, Education, Development Studies, Economics or other related fields.
Preferred Experience:
Fluency in the English language: fluency in Hausa an asset.
General professional experience
Minimum Requirement:
At least 8 years of post-graduation professional experience in the area of educational management/administration.
Preferred Requirement:
Experience with EU funding instruments such as the European Development Fund (EDF) and EU funded development projects.
Specific professional experience
Minimum Requirement:
At least 5 years of experience in education-related projects including institutional and policy reviews in developing countries.
Preferred Requirement:
Proven experience with management of global education funds and establishment of M&E systems in the Education sector;
Proven experience with governance, accountability, civil society (including media and private sector), and gender issues related to the education sector in developing countries and education in emergency and conflict settings.
Knowledge of EDF and NDICI regulations and procedures will be an advantage.
Vacancy Announcement No: 100 Location: Abuja
Organization: GIZ Nigeria, Sustainable Agricultural Systems and Policies (AgSys)
Background
GIZ. Solutions that work.
As a service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development and international education work, we are dedicated to shaping a future worth living around the world. GIZ has over 50 years of experience in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment promotion, energy and the environment, and peace and security.
The diverse expertise of our federal enterprise is in demand around the globe – from the German Government, European Union institutions, the United Nations, the private sector, and governments of other countries.
We work with businesses, civil society actors and research institutions, fostering successful interaction between development policy and other policy fields and areas of activity. Our main commissioning party is the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
The registered offices of GIZ are in Bonn and Eschborn. Our approximately 23,500 employees, almost 70 percent of whom are national personnel, work in a round 120 countries (July 2020)
GIZ has worked in Nigeria since 1974. Since 2004, GIZ has maintained a country office in the capital city Abuja. Currently 361 national and 66 international employees, 19 regional staff, 4 integrated specialists and 3 development workers are working in the country (June 2020).
The Project
Sustainable Agricultural Systems and Policies (AgSys):
The global project “Sustainable Agricultural Systems and Agricultural Policy” (GV AgSys) supports partner countries in transformation processes towards sustainable agricultural systems.
AgSys’ vision for transformation is based on the understanding that current agricultural practices are not fit to feed a growing population with a nutritious diet while respecting planetary boundaries.
Agri-food systems that feed people well and do not overuse natural resources, require a transformation of current practices and frameworks.
At the country level, AgSys takes up and strengthens previous innovations and partnerships of the German and international development cooperation and complements them by policy advice at the state and federal level.
At the global level, the country contributions are connected to regional exchange formats and supported by advisory inputs from global knowledge hubs. In this way, reform approaches in the partner countries are linked to global agendas and their feasibility is improved.
The country measure of AgSys is part of a cluster of eight other GIZ projects, intervening at different levels of the Nigerian and ECOWAS agri-food system to improve the competitiveness of agri-businesses in selected value chains, develop climate-smart innovations and improve access to finance for small agricultural producers and agri- businesses and thus contribute to the transformation of the Nigerian agri-food systems.
Responsibilities & Tasks
Responsibilities:
Generally, junior professionals perform their duties in accordance with guidelines defined by the manager or are under the instruction of professionals in higher bands.
The content of work and the learning stages are geared towards enabling the staff member to assume functions in GIZ band 4 or corresponding activities in the market.
This function allows the employee to acquire technical and methodological knowledge and personal and social skills which can also be used in other band 4 functions.
Carrying out specific tasks in connection with knowledge
management for the project
The project manager in carrying out project activities
Tasks:
Coordination and Monitoring:
Puts together an overview of project deadlines etc. and presents this regularly at team meetings.
Supports project monitoring and updates information on project progress, documents and reports regularly on the status of results,
Assists with recording and documenting the results of all
activities.
Draws up media analyses, participates in fora and public
hearings on issues directly connected with the project,
Assists with planning, coordinating and documenting meetings, workshops, seminars, and other project activities with a focus on technical aspects,
Assists with PR work for the project,
Assists short-term experts assigned to projects in
completing their tasks
Research:
In consultation with the policy advisor as well as the international advisor, prepares and carries out qualitative research projects (developing survey instruments, organisational preparation in the field, collecting and analysing
data)
Conducts desk research based on the instructions of the policy advisor
Knowledge Management:
The junior advisor / junior technical professional:
Assists in drawing up reports and translations.
Assists in communicating, updating and collecting information on activities and results of the project.
General Obligations:
The junior advisor / junior technical professional
Is familiar with GIZ planning, implementation and reporting procedures and their changes.
Is familiar with other programme components and GIZ- assisted measures, concepts and status of implementation and knows the corresponding experts and staff.
Represents the interest of the GIZ-assisted measure and always acts on its behalf.
Carries out important tasks for the project, even if these are not explicitly cited in the job description.
Other Duties/Additional Tasks:
The junior advisor / junior technical professional
Perform additional tasks as requested by management.
Required Qualifications, Competences, and Experience
Qualifications:
University Degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Social Sciences, Law, or closely related field.
Required Experience:
Initial experience in agricultural development or governance.
Other Knowledge, Additional Competencies:
Good working knowledge of ITC technologies and computer applications (e.g, MS Office, Access or other database programme)
Good knowledge of English
Experience of project management and research experience in an area related to the project requirements is desirable.
Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management.
Willingness to learn in a highly independent manner and to deepen technical knowledge on agri-food systems transformation globally and in contexts beyond Nigeria,
Willingness to work collaboratively in a close-knit team with flat hierarchies.
Salary
According to GIZ salary scale for Band 5.
Application Closing Date
29th November, 2023.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Letter of Motivation as one document with complete contact details to: recruitment-nigeria@giz.de using vacancy no. 100 as the subject of the email.
Note
GIZ is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates, regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
5.) Agricultural Policy Advisor
Job Title: Agricultural Policy Advisor
Vacancy Announcement No: 098 Location: Abuja
Organization: GIZ Nigeria, Sustainable Agricultural Systems and Policies (AgSys)
Background
GIZ. Solutions that work.
As a service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development and international education work, we are dedicated to shaping a future worth living around the world.
GIZ has over 50 years of experience in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment promotion, energy and the environment, and peace and security.
The diverse expertise of our federal enterprise is in demand around the globe – from the German Government, European Union institutions, the United Nations, the private sector, and governments of other countries.
We work with businesses, civil society actors and research institutions, fostering successful interaction between development policy and other policy fields and areas of activity.
Our main commissioning party is the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
The registered offices of GIZ are in Bonn and Eschborn. Our approximately 23,500 employees, almost 70 percent of whom are national personnel, work in around 120 countries (July 2020) GIZ has worked in Nigeria since 1974.
Since 2004, GIZ has maintained a country office in the capital city Abuja. Currently 361 national, 66 international employees, 19 regional staff, 4 integrated specialists and 3 development workers are working in the country (June 2020).
Programme
The global project “Sustainable Agricultural Systems and Agricultural Policy” (GV AgSys) supports partner countries in transformation processes towards sustainable agricultural systems.
AgSys’ vision for transformation is based on the understanding that current agricultural practices are not fit to feed a growing population with a nutritious diet while respecting planetary boundaries.
Agrifood systems that feed people well and do not overuse natural resources, require a transformation of current practices and frameworks.
At the country level, AgSys takes up and strengthens previous innovations and partnerships of the German and international development cooperation and complements them by policy advice at the state and federal level.
At the global level, the country contributions are connected to regional exchange formats and supported by advisory inputs from global knowledge hubs.
In this way, reform approaches in the partner countries are linked to global agendas and their feasibility is improved.
The country measure of AgSys is part of a cluster of eight other GIZ projects, intervening at different levels of the Nigerian and ECOWAS agri-food system to improve the competitiveness of agribusinesses in selected value chains, develop climate-smart innovations and improve access to finance for small agricultural producers and agri-businesses and thus contribute to the transformation of the Nigerian agri-food systems.
Responsibilities & tasks
Responsibilities:
The policy advisor is responsible for:
Leading the policy and technical dialogue with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), other ministries as well as international partners across all outputs and for the new cluster of 8 GIZ projects to foster agri-food system transformation,
Advising the FMAFS on effective inter-ministerial cooperation, specifically with the Federal Ministry of Budget and Planning (FMBP) – and specifically its Steering Committee on Food System Transformation – as well as with the Federal Ministry of Environment (FME) as well as on effective cooperation with the federal states on agri-food system transformation,
Managing activities of project output 1 “Transformative Agricultural Policy” as well as output 4 “Harmonisation of financial support”
Coordination with other national and international stakeholders in the sector in relevant forums such as the Agriculture Donor Working Group (ADWG) and the National Forum on Agriculture, Cooperative Affaires or Climate Change.
The professional advisor performs the following tasks:
Tasks:
Advising partner institutions:
The policy advisor:
Assists and monitors the work of the Steering Committee on Food System Transformation under the FMBP in implementing the “National Pathways to Food System Transformation Document” in close cooperation with theF ood and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO),
Advises and supports the FMAFS in the development of legal texts (proclamations, directives etc.), policies and strategies related to agri-food system transformation
Advises and supports the development and implementation of crop or sector specific policies and/or strategies, such as the National Potato Strategy,
Advises and supports other projects of the GIZ cluster with regards to their strategic and policy interventions with the FMAS and other federal ministries, advises the FMAFS on effective inter-ministerial cooperation with the Federal Ministry of Budget and Planning (FMBP) – and specifically its Steering Committee on Food System Transformation – as well as with the Federal Ministry of Environment (FME) as well as on effective cooperation with the federal states on agri-food system transformation,
Advises any partner organizations of the AgSys project on how to effectively use national forums such as the National Council on Agriculture to express their interests and further the agri-food system transformation agenda
Supports any other initiative of the project or cluster related to transformative agricultural policy or harmonization of financial support for agri-food system transformation.
Networking and cooperation:
The advisor:
Represents the project and the cluster towards national and international partners upon request of the project manager or cluster coordinator
Establishes and maintains excellent working relationships with senior staff of the FMAFS and other relevant ministries as well as agencies and state governments
Supports cooperation, regular contact and dialogue with all relevant partners, assists with PR work and cooperates with relevant organisations, non-governmental agencies in the project environment and with other projects to improve and maintain good working relationships,
Leads the preparation of publications (such as policy briefs) directed at an expert audience contributing to eminent debates in agri-food system transformation
Networks proactively with international experts and policy advisors of other country measures of the global programme and uses this network proactively for the achievement of the project objectives,
Stays abreast of relevant developments related to frame conditions (incl. policies and regulations) of the Nigerian agricultural sector and informs the project manager, cluster coordinator and the technical team on a regular basis.
Management & Coordination:
The policy advisor:
Plans and implements activities of output 1 “Transformative Agricultural Policy” and output 4 “Harmonization of Financial
Support to Agriculture” according to the project proposal and orientations from the project manager as well as in cooperation with the project’s political and implementation partners, plans and monitors the budget for all activities of output 1 & 4,
Ensures the achievement of results for output 1 & 4 as defined by the project proposal and results matrix/log-frame, ensures the full alignment of interventions in output 1 & 4 with other project activities and other projects in the cluster,
Provides all information and data required for the monitoring and evaluation as well as annual reporting for output 1 & 4 in a diligent and timely manner,
Proactively suggests and supports communication and PR activities (incl. social media posts) for output 1 & 4, documents, manages and shares knowledge related to output 1 & 4 and uses MS Teams as well as IDA proactively for this purpose
Technically supervises and coaches a junior advisor to support with the planning and implementation of all activities of output 1 & 4.
Additional tasks:
The policy advisor:
Prepares and updates when necessary the project implementation agreement in cooperation with the project manager and assures a smooth communication and agreement with the political partner
Monitors the partner contributions as agreed in the implementation agreement, supervises the preparation of regular steering meetings with the political partner according to the steering structure
Supports the project manager in strategic and operational planning of the project
Supports the project manager with any other tasks that go beyond the scope of this job description
Engages in working groups and other collaborative efforts at cluster level.
Required qualifications, competences, and experience
Qualifications:
Masters’ or higher Degree in agriculture, Plant Science, Agricultural Economics, Law, or closely related field
Professional experience:
At least 10 years’ professional experience in Nigerian agricultural sector
At least 5 years’ professional experience in a senior position either in a federal public institution or in comparable position advising or consulting on agricultural policies
Excellent knowledge of the institutional landscape and legal and regulatory framework of the Nigerian agricultural sector
Extensive professional network in the Nigerian agricultural sector and specifically to public institutions
At least one proven experience of contributing to the development of a policy/legal document in a leading role,
A relevant publication record is an asset
Proven experience in project management, including budget and staff management.
Other knowledge, additional competences:
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak and present in front of large and high-level audiences,
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills as well as the ability to multi-task,
Very good working knowledge of ITC technologies (especially all MS Office applications),
Excellent proficiency in written and spoken English, knowledge of French is an asset,
Willingness to increase knowledge on GIZ’s rules and procedures and apply them independently in procurement and other processes,
Willingness to learn in a highly independent manner and to deepen technical knowledge on agri-food systems transformation globally and in contexts beyond Nigeria,
Willingness to work collaboratively in a close-knit team with flat hierarchies,
Willingness to perform any tasks required by the management beyond the scope of this job description.
Salary
According to GIZ salary scale for Band 4.
Application Closing Date
29th November, 2023.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Letter of Motivation as one document with complete contact details to: recruitment-nigeria@giz.de using “Agricultural Policy Advisor – 098” as the subject of the email.
Note
Please include vacancy no. 098 in mail subject
GIZ is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates, regardless of disability, age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply.
The U.S. Mission to Nigeria comprises of the Embassy in Abuja, FCT, and the Consulate General in Lagos. U.S. Consulate General Lagos is the Mission’s representative to the Nigerian people in the southern region.
We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:
1.) Education Outreach Assistant 2.) Warehouse Worker (Truck Driver) 3.) American Center Director 4.) Political / Economic Assistant 5.) Gardener (x2)
Announcement Number: Abuja-2023-117S Location: Abuja
Work Schedule: Full-time – 40 Hours Per Week
Hiring Agency: Embassy Abuja
Series / Grade: LE – 6510 8
Promotion Potential: LE-NA
Overview
Hiring Path: Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: For USEFM – FP6 is 6/1 ($45,290).
Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
All Interested Applicants / All Sources
Security Clearance Required: Public Trust – Background Investigation
Appointment Type: Permanent
Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period
Summary
The work schedule for this position is:Full Time (40 hours per week)
Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Supervisory Position: No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
Duties
The Education Outreach Assistant provides program support and performs administrative duties related to all education outreach programs in the Embassy Abuja consular district.
Supports the Education Outreach Coordinator in coordinating Embassy Public Diplomacy (PD) education engagement with Emerging Voices (EV) audiences in the Embassy Abuja consular district, reaching youth, minorities, and those who influence them through targeted Embassy outreach to secondary schools; promotion of American Studies content and curricula in institutions of higher learning; and promotion of academic study in the United States through Education USA advising programs.
Supports the Country Education Specialist (or Country Public Affair Officer [CPAO]) with grants administration.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Educations:
A University Degree in Education, American Studies, International Relations, Communications, Marketing, or local equivalent is required. (NYSC Certificate/Exemption/Exclusion document is required)
Experience:
Two (2) years of experience in education, communications, marketing, or public outreach is required.
OR
Education :
Two (2) years of University Studies certificate in any field.
Experience:
Five (5) years of experience in education, communications, marketing, or public outreach is required.
Job Knowledge:
Detailed knowledge of the U.S. higher education system, the college application process, standardized entrance exams, and financial aid is required. Knowledge of the U.S. political system, American history, literature, culture, and geography is required.
General knowledge of the latest trends within the academic field of American Studies is required. Familiarity with virtual applications and technologies, including Massive Open Online Courses and digital tools used by students, teachers, and professors, is required.
General knowledge of project management, including defining project objectives, outcomes, and assessment methods is required.
A thorough understanding of the attitudes and preferences of the EV audience sector in Nigeria, including the regional, ethnic, social, cultural, linguistic, and other factors and institutions that shape those attitudes, is required.
Detailed knowledge of Nigerian secondary and tertiary academic institutions, standards of instruction and curriculum relating to the United States, and general standards and practice for education systems and NGOs is required.
Knowledge of typical customer service standards and marketing tools designed to engage specific audience segments in Nigeria, particularly the EV sector, is required. Knowledge of the latest trends in audience engagement in related public service institutions, such as think tanks, museums, academic institutions, and professional training institutes, as relevant for the EV sector, is required.
Understanding of communication trends in the region and internationally is required. Must be familiar with digital practices and procedures used by or influential with the Nigerian educational and broader EV sectors.
Evaluations:
This may be tested. Please specify your level of proficiency in the language listed.
Language:
Fluent Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required.
Skills and Abilities:
Analytic Skills:
Must have strong analytic skills.
Must be able to identify, analyze, predict, and assess EV audience attitudes and evaluate the impact of activities and projects and modify approaches for the best outcomes.
Must be able to perceive the emergence of new influencers and adjust operations and programs accordingly.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
Must have excellent customer relations, interpersonal, and cross-cultural communication skills and be able to identify and engage key figures critical to shaping local educational priorities and practices.
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, including public speaking, interviewing for evaluation purposes, writing reports, and contributing materials for publication in English and Yoruba, Hausa, or Igbo.
Must be able to tailor communications to fit formal and informal situations and different ethnic, religious, and linguistic cultures.
Must be able to brief U.S. officers and visitors on a variety of issues and interpret between English and Yoruba, Hausa, or Igbo for public programs.
Management Skills:
Strong management skills are required, including the ability to support the Country Education Specialist (or CPAO designee) and Education Outreach Coordinator as they develop and oversee project budgets and organize, run, and present projects such as workshops, seminars, digital and in-person conferences, panel discussions, lectures, and camps.
Technical Skills:
Good keyboarding and data entry skills and excellent familiarity with electronic discovery tools, in particular the internet, and standard information retrieval practices and procedures are required.
Thorough knowledge of various computer software programs, specifically Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel, is required.
Must be able to use social media and mobile platforms, MOOCs, podcast creation tools, and basic photo and video tools.
Must have good numerical skills to be able to develop and manage project and grant budgets.
Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
Hiring Preference Selection Process:
Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.
Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.
Hiring Preference Order:
AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
AEFM / USEFM
FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **
* Important
Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification.
A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant.
The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.
Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Abuja, Nigeria may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.
All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a public trust clearance.
To apply for this position click the “APPLY TO THIS VACANCY” button at the top of the page.
Click on the “Submit Application” button to complete your application process.
For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.
Required Documents
To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.
Copy of Sponsor’s Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
SF-50 (if applicable)
Next Steps:
Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
For further information – the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.
Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Abuja, Nigeria.
2.) Warehouse Worker (Truck Driver)
Job Title: Warehouse Worker (Truck Driver)
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Duties
The incumbent is responsible for safety and efficiently operating a U.S Government-owned or lease trucks, large cargo vehicles or other vehicles. Incumbent is also responsible for safe handling, transporting and storage of both expendable and non-expendable items.
The position is in the General Services Office and under the supervision of the Warehouse Dispatcher/Supervisory Truck Driver.
Qualifications
Experience:
Minimum of two (2) years of professional truck or heavy vehicle driving experience is required. One (1) additional year of experience in manual labor or warehouse work is required.
Job Knowledge:
Good working knowledge of warehouse operations, procedures, USG safety and security standards is required.
Good working knowledge of maintenance and efficient usage of warehouse storage space is required.
Good working knowledge of conducting inventory and stacking of items/equipment is required.
Knowledge of local traffic laws and regulations, as well as knowledge of in-country travel routes and areas is required.
Education Requirements
Completion of Secondary School or High School Education is required.
Evaluations:
Language: Limited knowledge speaking / reading / writing in English is required.
Skills and Abilities:
Must have a Valid Nigerian driver’s license.
Ability to physically be able to perform loading and unloading is required.
Must be able to handle heavy objects smoothly and efficiently.
Must be able to lift a maximum of 5lbs (23kg) under OSHA standards.
Ability to use warehouse tools and safely operate equipment such as forklifts, hand trolleys, electronic lifters etc. is required.
Must be able to diagnose and handle preventive maintenance and first-echelon automotive repairs.
Ability to detect vehicle defects and report them immediate to authority concerned is required.
Must be able to perform assign tasks in all types of weather, and environmental weather conditions to include at times severe cold, extreme heat, wet or dry weather conditions, and high winds.
Job Title: American Center Director – All Interested Candidates (Public Engagement Assistant)
Announcement Number: Abuja-2023-115 Location: Abuja
Work Schedule: Full-time – 40 hour per week
Hiring Agency: Embassy Abuja
Series / Grade: LE – 6510 9
Promotion Potential: LE-NA
Overview
Hiring Path: Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: For USEFM – FP is 5/1 ($50,662). Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
All Interested Applicants / All Sources
Security Clearance Required: Public Trust – Background Investigation
Appointment Type: Permanent
Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period.
Summary
The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (40 hours per week)
Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Supervisory Position: No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
Duties
The American Center Director develops and maintains ties with the Emerging Voices (EV) and Established Opinion Leaders (EOL) sectors in the Embassy Abuja consular district to support foreign policy goals. Is responsible for the day-to-day oversight, management, and operations of the Embassy’s U.S. government (USG)-owned and operated American Center.
Develops Center-specific activities and programs to attract EV and EOL audiences at the Center and for Partner American Center audiences throughout the Embassy Abuja consular district; collaborates with non-Center Public Diplomacy (PD) staff on a range of other PD activities and projects to broaden the Center’s EV and EOL activities and programs.
This position has a large degree of autonomy as director of a public access facility that is open during hours when the Embassy may be closed, may not be co-located with other Embassy facilities, and must maintain a dynamic schedule of simultaneous activities and projects of interest to the public.
Requirements
Education:
A University Degree in Communications, Library Science, Museum Education, International Affairs, American Studies, or local equivalent is required.
NYSC Certificate/Exemption/Exclusion document is required.
Experience:
Four (4) years of experience in an international, academic, government, or cultural institution is required. Experience in communications, marketing, or public relations is required.
Job Knowledge:
Incumbents must have comprehensive knowledge of the attitudes and preferences of the EV and EOL audience sectors and an understanding of regional, ethnic, socioeconomic, cultural and linguistic factors and the influence of religious, cultural, and educational institutions in shaping EV and EOL perceptions of the United States.
General knowledge of project management, including defining project objectives, outcomes, and assessment methods is required.
Knowledge of marketing techniques, market analysis and analytics, and customer service standards in the United States and Nigeria is required; knowledge of trends in experiential learning and audience engagement; and an understanding of the communications and information environments in Nigeria and internationally is required.
Evaluations:
This may be tested. Please specify your level of proficiency in the language listed.
Language:
Fluent Speaking / Reading / Writing of English is required
Skills and Abilities:
Analytic Skills:
Must have strong analytic skills.
Must be able to identify, analyze, predict, and continually assess EV and EOL audience attitudes and evaluate the impact of projects and modify approaches for the best outcomes.
Must be able to perceive the emergence of new influencers and adjust operations and programming accordingly.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
Must have excellent customer relations, interpersonal, and cross-cultural communication skills and be able to identify and engage key figures critical to shaping local public opinion.
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, including for public speaking, interviewing for evaluation purposes, writing reports, and contributing materials for publication in both English and Yoruba, Hausa, or Igbo.
Must be able to tailor communications to fit formal and informal situations; different ethnic, religious, and linguistic cultures; and, as necessary, transmission through multimedia channels.
Must be able to brief U.S. officers and visitors on a variety of issues and interpret between English and Yoruba, Hausa, or Igbo for public programs.
Management Skills:
Strong management skills are required, including the ability to develop and oversee project budgets and to organize, run, and present professional and cultural projects, such as workshops, seminars, digital video conferences, panel discussions, lectures, and camps.
Must be able to negotiate agreements with partner institutions and manage their fulfillment.
Technical Skills:
Good keyboarding and data entry skills and excellent familiarity with electronic discovery tools, in particular the internet, and standard information retrieval practices and procedures are required.
Thorough knowledge of various computer software programs, specifically Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and graphic design and photo editing software, is required.
Detailed knowledge of and the ability to use social media and mobile platforms, photo and video sharing sites, podcast creation tools, and basic photo and video skills are required.
Must have good numerical skills to be able to develop and manage project and grant budgets
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):
The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
Hiring Preference Selection Process:
Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.
Hiring Preference Order:
AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
AEFM / USEFM
FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **.
Important
Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification.
A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant.
The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.
Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.
Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Lagos, Nigera may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.
All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Secret clearance.
To apply for this position click the “APPLY TO THIS VACANCY” button at the top of the page.
Click on the “Submit Application” button to complete your application process.
For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.
Required Documents
To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.
All Applicants:
Residency and/or Work Permit
Degree (not transcript)
NYSC Certificate/Exclusion/Exemption
Eligible Family Member Applicants:
Copy of Sponsor’s Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
SF-50 (if applicable)
Next Steps:
Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
For further information – the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.
Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Lagos, Nigeria.
4.) Political / Economic Assistant
Job Title: Political / Economic Assistant – U.S Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs)
Announcement Number: Lagos-2023-099RA Location: Lagos
Work Schedule: Full-time – 40 hour per week
Hiring Agency: Consulate General Lagos
Series / Grade: FP – 1505 6
Promotion Potential: FP-NA
Overview
Hiring Path: Custom Announcement (not open to the public)
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: For USEFM – FS is 06. Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.
U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) – All Agencies
Appointment Type Details: Definite not to Exceed (5 years)
Summary
The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (40 hours per week)
Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Supervisory Position: No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
Travel Required: Not Required
Duties
The incumbent assist with reporting on southern Nigeria.
Incumbent is responsible for monitoring and reporting on environmental and social issues in the 17 states that make up the Lagos consular district.
Incumbent analyzes and reports on relevant political, economic, environmental and social developments therein.
Requirements
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Economics, Business, Trade, Finance, or International Relations is required.
Experience:
Two (2) years of prior professional work experience in research, analysis, and drafting reports containing narrative and data is required.
Job Knowledge:
Knowledge of U.S. Embassy operations, structure of the Government of Nigeria, and the role of actors, as well as working knowledge of government protocol is required.
Evaluations:
This may be tested. Please specify your level of proficiency in the language listed.
Language:
Fluent Speaking / Reading / Writing of English is required
Skills and Abilities:
Must have analytical and drafting skills, particularly the ability to draft letters, memoranda, and more complex reports with minimal editing.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):
The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
Hiring Preference Selection Process:
Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.
Hiring Preference Order:
AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
AEFM / USEFM
FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **.
Important
Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification.
A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant.
The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.
Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.
Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Lagos, Nigera may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.
All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Secret clearance.
To apply for this position click the “APPLY TO THIS VACANCY” button at the top of the page.
Click on the “Submit Application” button to complete your application process.
For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.
Required Documents
To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.
All Applicants:
Residency and/or Work Permit
Degree (not transcript)
Eligible Family Member Applicants:
Copy of Sponsor’s Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
SF-50 (if applicable)
Next Steps:
Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
For further information – the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.
Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Lagos, Nigeria.
5.) Gardener (x2)
Job Title: Gardener
Announcement Number: Abuja-2023-114 Location: Abuja
Work Schedule: Full-time – 40 hours per week
Slots: 2
Start Date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Duties
The gardener is responsible for performing gardening care and grounds maintenance at Mission office facilities including associated agencies, as well as other U.S. Government (USG) owned and leased properties as directed and at the official residences of the Principal Officials at post.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
Experience: Two (2) years of gardening experience is required.
Job Knowledge:
Good working knowledge of how to plant/ transplant shrubs, flowers etc. typical for the area required. Maintenance of gardens and lawns using knowledge of gardening and swimming pool cleaning techniques are required. Good working knowledge of Overseas Building Operations (OBO) FAM and FAH regulations pertaining to grounds maintenance and procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Education Requirements:
Completion of Primary School is required.
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Education.
Evaluations:
This may be tested. Please specify your level of proficiency in the language listed.
Language: Limited knowledge in Speaking/Reading/Writing of English is required.
Skills and Abilities:
Ability to physically able perform arduous tasks as well as work independently is required.
Ability to use hand tools and operate motorized equipment and vehicles, such as mowers, sprinklers, etc. is required.
Ability to use all gardening tools and swimming pool, cleaning equipment is required.
Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to wear personal protective equipment such as eyewear, and safety shoes.
Must be able to perform assign tasks in all types of weather, and environmental weather conditions to include at times severe cold, extreme heat, wet or dry weather conditions, and high wind
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
Benefits
Agency Benefits:
Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Abuja, Nigeria may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.
Other Information
Hiring Preference Selection Process:
Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.
Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.
Hiring Preference Order:
AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
AEFM / USEFM
FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **
Important
Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification.
A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant.
The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.
Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.
All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance.
To apply for this position, when page opens, click the “APPLY TO THIS VACANCY” button at the top of the page. Click on the “Submit Application” button to complete your application process. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.
Required Documents
To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.
All Applicants:
Residency and/or Work Permit
Primary School Certificate
Eligible Family Member Applicants:
Copy of Sponsor’s Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
SF-50 (if applicable)
Next Steps:
Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
For further information – the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.
NewGlobe supports visionary governments to transform public education systems, the cornerstone of a prosperous, equitable, and peaceful society. With a comprehensive system transformation platform and data-driven educational services, NewGlobe delivers rapid and dramatic improvements in learning outcomes at state and nationwide scale. Through building impactful partnerships and programmes, NewGlobe ensures that all children have access to an education that will develop their full potential and create a foundation for growth and prosperity.
NewGlobe leverages more than a decade of educational experience and proven impact in integrated school management, teacher professional development, instructional design innovation, technological system support, child-centered classroom practice, and parent engagement – all grounded in learning science – to ensure each teacher is empowered to engage children in transformational learning, and all children have the opportunity to develop to their full potential. Every day, NewGlobe supports governments to solve what were once seen as intractable problems, and by doing so, ensures this generation will be able to grow up to lead more fulfilled lives, while simultaneously building economic prosperity for themselves, their communities, and the globe.
We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:
1.) Senior Events Manager 2.) Project Manager, Policy and Partnerships 3.) Senior Director, Communication 4.) Officer, Administration 5.) Supervisor, Schools 6.) Associate, School Inspection
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Senior Events Manager
Job Title: Senior Events Manager
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Working Configuration: Hybrid
Reports To: VP, Marketing
Description
NewGlobe’s unique Education Transformation System is empirically proven to help governments improve education outcomes at significant scale—regardless of students’ gender, wealth, location, parental education level, or home language spoken.
We, and our government partners, are thought leaders in this space, and events are a key part of our marketing and communications strategy to drive awareness, affinity, and business development for our programs.
Responsibilities
What You Will Do:
Spearhead NewGlobe’s event and tradeshow strategy, including identifying and evaluating key events, internal team training and coordination for attendees, pre-and post show communications, and event attendance
Working alongside VP Marketing, negotiate and execute contracts for large and small scale events
Be key on the ground support for events across Africa
Coordinate with and provide expertise support for local teams in USA, and Asia
Be strategic and key on the ground support for key global events like Education World Forum in London and Davos Conference in Switzerland
Along with trade shows, evaluate and recommend the opportunities for building NewGlobe specific events per regions supported
Be the “first hire” to build a dedicated events team for NewGlobe as it continues to grow and scale
Build and support the execution of a unique “school visit in a box” initiative for educational and business development goals
Analyze, track and report event ROI and recommendations for program improvements
Liaise closely with field teams to execute events when not attending
Work directly with field marketing and policy and partnership teams to help them identify which events—and types of events—will best support securing government partnerships at various stages of development
Requirements
What You Should Have:
7+ years of marketing or related discipline, ideally in event marketing and event management
Proven experience and track record of carrying out event marketing campaigns, including planning, pre and post event followup, and campaign reporting
Highly organized. You will want to turn event planning into a science at NewGlobe, with repeatable plans and templates that can scale as the team grows
You should have the desire to put your event marketing skills to work for a great mission: helping improved education outcomes for students across the world
Experience partnering with enterprise sales teams
A strong bias to action—see a problem, propose a solution!
Experience working in a matrixed global organization a plus
Direct experience working with teams in Sub-Saharan Africa and/or South Asia a big plus
Creating presentations for events
What We Offer
The opportunity to make a difference for children every day at a proven, internationally recognized, mission-driven company
Health, dental, and vision insurance (for you and your family) as well as life, AD&D, and disability insurance
What to Expect from the Interview Process
We have a rigorous, merit-based hiring process. The process is designed to simulate the essential parts of the job and introduce you to your role in the business should you join our team. Apply via our website.
A screening interview with the TA team
A functional interview with the hiring team
An opportunity to showcase your work through a short project
An onsite final interview
2.) Project Manager, Policy and Partnerships
Job Title: Project Manager, Policy and Partnerships
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
About the Role
The Project Manager Policy & Partnerships will work closely with the Vice President Policy and Partnerships Africa as well as the rest of the P&P team to specifically to support tracking and reporting of partnership process from start to finish.
The Project Manager will also support where necessary at meetings, take detailed minutes and ensure real time follow up on all leads by relationship managers.
This role is a support role and integral to enabling P&P team members to identify, engage and close new statewide and nationwide partnerships across Africa.
These multi-year, contracted partnerships for complete system transformation become the signature reform of our government partners to deliver on their state’s critical education, development, and economic objectives.
Responsibilities
What You Will Do:
Support the Vice President P&P in Monitoring and evaluating the progress of all partnership discussions and contract negotiations within Africa both at a National and State Level.
Project manage the details of each opportunity in the pipeline (this includes tracking contacts, conversation outcomes, deadlines, follow ups, and ensuring accurate and up-to-date detailed information for every opportunity is tracked)
Develop and manage travel diary and meeting schedule for entire team as part of the tracking process.
Research and pull together data upon request for each potential opportunity (including available public information on school statistics, budgets, budgeting cycles, bios on key stakeholders)
Tracking and maintaining relationships with key contacts
Supporting in meetings both physical and remote
Coordinate and communicate with other internal teams such as marketing, to ensure seamless flow of information and tracking against joint projects and deadlines.
Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about opportunity and pipeline updates and progress.
Conduct data gathering research on potential government partners and international development partners and compile into reports for the
Track K-12 related developments on policy, legislations and programmes in targeted areas and use that information to help the team create priorities for targets
Support team through writing inputs into custom presentations and proposals for each meeting
In addition to presentations, demonstrations, and deep dives, you will need to learn the local context, priorities, politics and challenges, to articulate how this transformation will fulfill each government’s needs, goals and vision.
Once a new partnership is closed, coordinate with and support our Partnership Launch team with communication and coordination with Government until transition period complete.
Requirements
What You Should Have:
Bachelor’s Degree from a top university
3+ years of post-undergraduate, full-time work experience in a project management role
Passion for NewGlobe’s vision of democratizing the right for all children to succeed.
Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle
Experience working with government and in education a plus
Proven ability to solve problems creatively
Strong writing, research and analytical skills
Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful
Examples of relevant prior work experience include: Product/ Project Management, Operations
Self-starter; highly driven individual that will take ownership from the get-go and proactively look for improvement
Strong leadership skills and has demonstrated ability to work with a very diverse workforce
You’re also:
A detailed doer – You have a track record of getting things done. You’re organized and responsive. You take ownership of every idea you touch and execute it to a fine level of detail, setting targets, engaging others, and doing whatever it takes to get the job done. You can multi-task dozens of such projects at once and never lose sight of the details. Likely, you have some experience in a start-up or other rapid-growth company.
A relentless advocate –The children we serve and teachers we empower never leave your mind. You know them, get them, have shared a meal with them (or would be happy to in the future). You would never shrink back from shaking a parent’s hand or picking up a crying child, no matter what the person was wearing or looked like. Every decision you make considers their benefit, experience, and value.
A malleable learner –You believe you can always do better. You welcome constructive criticism and provide it freely to others. You know you only get better tomorrow when others point out where you’ve missed things or failed today.
A curious investigator – You ask ‘why’ a lot. You don’t just take what you see and accept it. You wonder why it is that way, and are aware that the world we see is created by human choices and actions – and it could be different. You wonder, and see the world as wonderful even when you want to change a part of it that is unjust.
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Type: Full time
Working Configuration: Hybrid (3+ days a week in office)
Reports To: VP Marketing
About the Role
We are looking for a communications leader who will help our communications team drive awareness, affinity and engagement for the NewGlobe organization, and, of equal importance, the eight (and counting!) government programs spanning the globe for which we are their technical partner.
Building top-down messaging strategies on how our mission aligns to the value our government partners experience is a must.
However, creating the processes to identify key stories from the field—students learning to read, teachers being trained on how to use new technologies and pedagogies, administrators and politicians reviewing real time dashboards to make data-informed decisions—and elevating and amplifying those stories via social media, digital properties, and print publications, is just as central to this role.
A central goal of NewGlobe’s marketing and communications department is to make our government partners famous for the work we help them perform to transform their education programs, and this role is vital in achieving that goal.
Collecting and amplifying moments of impact is how movements are made.
The role of the Senior Director, Global Communications is to do just that.
What You Will Do
Own the global communications strategy, with input and alignment across key executive and regional stakeholders
Provide exceptional performance and program management for our regional communications team of 20 employees (and growing)
Manage the regional communications team, and ensure their communications campaigns, both regionally and for our government partnerships, are optimised for success.
Work with our government counterparts’ leadership and communications teams to ensure our strategies are aligned to prioritise the right audiences, messages, and channels.
Build and execute communications campaigns that drive excitement about our programs, and inspire action
Coordinate and support global initiatives that drive NewGlobe’s stature as a thought leader in the space—award submissions, global media coverage, panel invitations and conference presentations
Establish and maintain clear goals and measurement frameworks for communications initiatives.
What You Should Have
Minimum 10+ years of experience in progressively larger scope people and project management positions
Experience managing a large team of communications professionals, ideally geographically distributed
Strong track record of communications work in Sub-Saharan Africa and/or Southern Asia
Direct experience managing political campaigns and/or government program campaigns preferred
Experience developing and delivering comprehensive media strategies and campaigns, with a bias toward digital properties
Experience working within, and managing teams in a globally matrixed organization
Direct experience managing crisis communications
A strong portfolio of either pitched and placed media coverage.
You will, under the supervision of the Administration Manager, coordinate all the travel logistics for staff, both local and international support. This includes proper coordination of flight booking and airport transfers and reviewing all travel requests from staff to ensure that rates comply with the Travel Tool before submission for approval
Provide support for staff with travel and immigration documentations including invitation letters, visa applications processes and provide insightful information regarding travel requirements as per the countries’ travel requirements
Register and manage the corporate account dashboard for users and processing invoices for payment. Part of this includes liaising with the vendor regarding route plan-logistics costs
Provide support to the Administration Manager on summit logistics planning including coordinating in-country airport transfer logistics
Vendor Management:
Under the supervision of the Administration Manager, you will manage all the vendors providing services to the organization by ensuring that they meet SLAs in place and provide high quality service delivery.
Managing and updating all the vendor invoicing trackers to ensure all the invoices and utilities are paid on time. This includes making follow-ups on any vendor queries for inaccurate invoicing.
You will strategically manage and ensure all business licenses are renewed on time and escalate to the Administration Manager any new requirements
You will manage invoices raised on leases and ensure contract terms are adhered to
Inventory Management:
You will be required to strategically evaluate Administration inventory and ensure that re-order levels are done within the specified lead time
keeping proper records on inventory management and update tracker on daily movement of stock
Budgets:
Under the supervision of the Administration Manager, you will provide inputs for the administration budget by collating required data for review
Strategically follow through with procurement for price sourcing and sharing the analysis for review and approval
Training Support:
You will coordinate all the administrative support required by the Schools’ team and liaise with the outsourced vendor to ensure training needs are catered for within the MOU.
Assets Insurance:
You will be responsible for collating relevant documentations for asset insurance refund claims and follow up with the service providers for reimbursements processes.
Update Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system on raised tickets, and ensure closure Assets Insurance issues
Medical Scheme Management:
You will be responsible for the management of the medical scheme operations including coordinating registration of new employees into the medical scheme and collating/ submitting required documentations to the health insurance service provider
You will be required to support staff on lost medical cards replacement and follow through with the service provider for replacement and delivery.
General Administrative Support:
You will support in collating relevant data from new employees for staff and business cards processing and follow up with the production team to ensure timely delivery
Supporting front office services
Provide administrative support for all organization’s events and vendor management vetting
What You Should Have
Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or institution with top marks
Superb Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Very competent with technology platforms and quick to pick up new systems
At least two (2) years’ experience working in fast-paced environments, ideally with an administrative bent.
Prior experience as an Administration assistant or Officer preferred; experience working in Administration.
Prior management and project management experience
High energy, highly motivated personality but a stickler for rules
Good communicator – verbal and written
Available at all hours (when necessary) to attend the office in person.
You’re also:
A detailed doer – You have a track record of getting things done. You’re organized and responsive. You take ownership of every idea you touch and execute it to a fine level of detail, setting targets, engaging others, and doing whatever it takes to get the job done. You can multi-task dozens of such projects at once and never lose sight of the details. Likely, you have some experience in a start-up or other rapid-growth company.
A networking mastermind – You excel at meeting new people and turning them into advocates. You communicate in a clear, conscientious, and effective way in both written and oral speech. You can influence strangers in the course of a single conversation. Allies and colleagues will go to bat for your ideas. You have an existing network from prior experience in the country, preferably in the regulatory, education, or business sectors.
A creative problem-solver – Growing any business from scratch comes with massive and constant challenges. On top of that, NewGlobe works in often fragile, sometimes volatile low-resource communities and with complex government systems. You need to be flexible and ready to get everything done effectively, quickly, and affordably with the materials at hand.
A relentless advocate –The children we serve and teachers we empower never leave your mind. You know them, get them, have shared a meal with them (or would be happy to in the future). You would never shrink back from shaking a parent’s hand or picking up a crying child, no matter what the person was wearing or looked like. Every decision you make considers their benefit, experience,
and value.
A malleable learner –You believe you can always do better. You welcome constructive criticism and provide it freely to others. You know you only get better tomorrow when others point out where you’ve missed things or failed today.
A curious investigator – You ask why a lot. You don’t just take what you see and accept it. You wonder why it is that way, and are aware that the world we see is created by human choices and actions – and it could be different. You wonder, and see the world as wonderful even when you want to change a part of it that is unjust.
School is the heart of our work. The team is mandated to inspire teachers to teach with passion, pupils to learn with purpose, parents to believe in a better future for their children, and communities to become the change they want to see in the world.
To achieve this vision, the team ensures schools are smoothly run – the school team is motivated and inspired, delivering life changing lessons, creating an experience that makes parents stay with us, and also cultivating interest and excitement in our work in communities where we serve.
Schools is responsible for ensuring all of the work created by our expert teams, including Instructional Design, Leadership & Development, Technology, Communications, Creative and Insight, are used in each school, and each school is managed to achieve its goal of ensuring every child enjoys a learning environment that develops her core skills, knowledge and confidence.
The performance of the entire organization is led by the Schools Group, which is responsible for day-to-day management of each school.
Schools work to strengthen school enrollment and student retention, ensuring every school is regarded as the strongest school in its neighborhood and delivers on improved learning outcomes for children and earns the trust of the parents.
We engage with school leaders and teachers every day, ensuring ongoing professional development, performance management, and intensive coaching.
We are always seeking effective ways of ensuring every school is supported with data-driven practices.
We measure our success through both the financial sustainability of the school and the learning outcomes of the children in the classroom.
We are performance driven.
About the Role
Each Supervisor is responsible for the professional development, including ongoing performance management of school staff.
As a Supervisor, you are in schools each day, providing ongoing mentorship, specific performance feedback, and on-going group and personal training.
In this role, you also engage with all stakeholders of the schools under your care, including government officials, parents, and community groups as may be required.
Your role is the nexus of all that we do, ensuring the implementation and results of our overall programing, integrating school management, leadership & development of school staff, instructional design and technology.
Using big data that provides a visibility into everyday teaching practices and school management, you work with school staff to improve performance – with the goal of student performance and character development in mind – and provide feedback on core programming to our design teams.
This team is laser focused on outcomes, inherently collaborative in nature, loves fostering leadership in others, is unwaveringly committed to ensuring a quality education for our pupils, and is excited about creating incredible learning interventions that drive positive behaviour and mindset change in adults.
You will flourish on this team if you are: a team player, hyper-focused on results, flexible in a dynamic environment, and have fun while working hard.
What will you do
Be responsible for supervising the work of all school leaders in your assigned area, including all aspects of School Management, and community and parent engagement. Ensure each school leader delivers on promise of learning and holistic development for children, has a strong and high-performing cohort of teachers, operates within its budget and sustains enrollment necessary for financial sustainability;
Use data from multiple sources, including your own classroom observations and school management observations, quality assurance audits, and big data on school staff behavior, to lead school staff to improve their practice, with an unwavering eye to student learning and holistic development.
Use data from multiple sources to ensure effective school management, and a safe learning environment.
Be in schools 80% time, observing teaching, management, and engaging with stakeholders, including government officials, parents, and community groups.
When observing or holding meetings, use rubrics or other documents to support structured observation and reporting.
Support specific school events, including collaborating on programming for such events as school opening celebrations, parent teacher conferences and school closing celebrations, as well as community showcases and participation in co-curricular competitions.
Ensure school staff and students are prepared to sit in government-proctored exams, as they may occur on a termly/semester basis, and with particular attention to national examinations.
Ensure school strength and support enrollment efforts.
Ensure local regulatory processes are followed, including environmental & social standards, as well as national regulations.
Lead leadership & development sessions the course of the school year, and during induction training for new staff, using the materials and programming developed by the Leadership & Development team.
Support schools through transition of staff, including school leaders and teachers; work with local government and other local organizations as needed.
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you should have:
Undergraduate Degree in Education is COMPULSORY. Masters is an added advantage.
Must have at least 2 years senior secondary teaching experience
Proven community leadership experience, leading teams of people to accomplish an objective
Experience in mentorship and coaching of youth and adults, either inside or outside of a school setting
Belief in data-driven decision making
Relentless focus on achievement for yourself and others
Bias towards action
Flexible and loves to work in a dynamic environment
Collaborative leader with strong relationship building skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong communication skills.
You’re also:
A detailed doer – You have a track record of getting things done. You’re organized and responsive. You take ownership of every idea you touch and execute it to a fine level of detail, setting targets, engaging others, and doing whatever it takes to get the job done. You can multi-task dozens of such projects at once and never lose sight of the details. Likely, you have some experience in a start-up or other rapid-growth company.
A creative problem-solver – Growing any business from scratch comes with massive and constant challenges. On top of that, NewGlobe works in often fragile, sometimes volatile low-resource communities and with complex government systems. You need to be flexible and ready to get everything done effectively, quickly, and affordably with the materials at hand.
A relentless advocate – The children we serve and teachers we empower never leave your mind. You know them, get them, have shared a meal with them (or would be happy to in the future). You would never shrink back from shaking a parent’s hand or picking up a crying child, no matter what the person was wearing or looked like. Every decision you make considers their benefit, experience, and value.
A malleable learner – You believe you can always do better. You welcome constructive criticism and provide it freely to others. You know you only get better tomorrow when others point out where you’ve missed things or failed today.
A data-driven decision-maker – When making decisions, you don’t rely on your intuition alone. You collect data, you analyze it and make decisions with clear justifications.
A curious investigator – You ask why a lot. You don’t just take what you see and accept it. You wonder why it is that way, and are aware that the world we see is created by human choices and actions – and it could be different. You wonder, and see the world as wonderful even when you want to change a part of it that is unjust.
School Inspection is the auditing function of our school operations (facilities, materials & supplies, personnel and processes) against our set of standards and policies to ensure all schools maintain an environment where teaching and learning thrive.
School Inspection ensures compliance with procedural requirements through frequent school observation visits and audits of school operations.
Program managers use the data School Inspection collects and audits to uphold a consistent service level standard at each school.
Managers also use School Inspection data to validate the data collected from other sources and used by other teams.
We have established high standards for our many schools. Ensuring these standards are maintained across every single school is integral to the success of our model.
About the Role
The associate is the eyes and ears of the organisation.
You will be part of a highly-trained field monitoring team focusing on systematic school-level monitoring.
The Associate School Inspection is driven, competitive, and always strives to win.
The role requires someone who has a strict code of integrity. We are looking for an energetic and motivated tech-savvy individual willing to contribute his or her skills to the team to make the School Inspection team even more successful.
On a daily basis As part of our preliminary research, we would like to conduct a school census in select public schools across the state. The School Census is a comprehensive school audit that collects data about the school, teachers, pupils, and facilities from school records and also by observation.
The associate is the eyes and ears of the organisation:
They are part of an existing highly-trained quality monitoring team focusing on systematic school-level monitoring. The Associate School Inspection is driven, competitive, and always strives to win. The role requires someone who has a strict code of integrity. We are looking for an energetic and motivated tech-savvy individual willing to contribute his or her skills to the team to make the School Inspection team even more successful.
The Associate, School Inspection is passionate & a relentless advocate for NewGlobe’s vision of democratising the right for all children to acquire high quality life changing education.
We aim to impact teaching and learning, so we need to deliver high quality data to decision makers at all levels of the organisation & to our government partner. School Inspection ensures that we have accurate knowledge of what is happening in schools by auditing all school management work.
What You Will Do
Make daily visits to two or more schools (implement the route plan and cluster assignment) to conduct audits of school operations, management tools, materials and processes and populate findings through a digital survey form
On a daily basis, record and then submit reports including recommendations, on all issues that do not comply with expected standards and respective policies that are observed while at schools to your line manager so as to ensure that parties responsible for resolving the issues act in a timely manner.
Work together with the Support Office to ensure that School management and established monitoring systems and tools are well implemented and maintained as per desired standards at individual schools by the Head Teachers and teachers.
Expect to work Monday-Saturday and in some unique cases Sunday.
Expect to work with new requests evolving within departments as stipulated by the company.
Additional activities: Assist Other functions in any investigation they would need field support on.
What You Should Have
A 2-year Diploma or up to two years field experience in data collection in lieu of a Diploma.
Tech-savvy: comfortable using smartphones, tablets, emails and able to manoeuvre through mobile IT systems/applications
Strong observational and record-keeping skills, detailed and keen to generate high-quality data (willing to clearly indicate when something is not being done correctly)
Impartial – Able to “stand his/her ground” and not be convinced by any party (e.g. Head Teachers, teachers) to alter the audit findings/information.
Highly flexible to dynamic work requirements and deliverables including willingness to travel and relocate within the country when required as per job requirements
Physically capable and comfortable with working long hours at the field including visiting remote locations and exposure to seasonal outdoor conditions.
Mature and able to work independently and effectively – supervision will largely be done from the Support Office while you operate in the field.
Malleable learner that’s able to work under pressure and stringent deadlines
Excellent interpersonal, organisation and communication skills – both oral and written
Problem solving and solution seeking skills will be essential along with a “can-do” attitude
You’re also:
A detailed doer – You have a track record of getting things done. You’re organized and responsive. You take ownership of every idea you touch and execute it to a fine level of detail, setting targets, engaging others, and doing whatever it takes to get the job done. You can multi-task dozens of such projects at once and never lose sight of the details. Likely, you have some experience in a start-up or other rapid-growth company.
A creative problem-solver – Growing any business from scratch comes with massive and constant challenges. On top of that, NewGlobe works in often fragile, sometimes volatile low-resource communities and with complex government systems. You need to be flexible and ready to get everything done effectively, quickly, and affordably with the materials at hand.
A relentless advocate – The children we serve and teachers we empower never leave your mind. You know them, get them, have shared a meal with them (or would be happy to in the future). You would never shrink back from shaking a parent’s hand or picking up a crying child, no matter what the person was wearing or looked like. Every decision you make considers their benefit, experience,
and value.
A malleable learner – You believe you can always do better. You welcome constructive criticism and provide it freely to others. You know you only get better tomorrow when others point out where you’ve missed things or failed today.
A data-driven decision-maker – When making decisions, you don’t rely on your intuition alone. You collect data, you analyze it and make decisions with clear justifications.
A curious investigator – You ask why a lot. You don’t just take what you see and accept it. You wonder why it is that way, and are aware that the world we see is created by human choices and actions – and it could be different. You wonder, and see the world as wonderful even when you want to change a part of it that is unjust.
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