Job Vacancy at Tamale Teaching Hospital (Ghana) – Public Relations Officer

The Tamale Teaching Hospital is an agency of the Ministry of Health which provides tertiary health care and also serves as the teaching facility for the School of Medicine and Health Sciences of the University for Development Studies. It has a mandate to

• provide tertiary health care (clinical services)
• train health professionals (teaching) and
• conduct medical research

The hospital invites applications from suitably qualified applicants to fill a vacancy for the position of Public Relations Officer.

Job Purpose

Serve as a liaison officer between the hospital and the general public as well as maintain good relation with the communities within and without the hospital.

Functions

• Communicate on behalf of the hospital
• Liaise with various media outlets to relay information pertinent to the hospital
• Manage information flow within the hospital




• Undertake community engagement to enhance the relationship between the hospital and its communities
• Facilitate the dissemination of clinical care information
• Participate in policy development, analysis and review in TTH
• Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of national health policies within TTH
• Participate in the development of medium/long term strategic plans for TTH
• Prepare annual reports and other reports on the department
• Any other duty that you may be assigned from time to time

Qualification Required & Experience

The person must be a communication professional and have the following:

• At least a first degree in public relations or communication or journalism. A postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage
• A minimum of FIVE (5) years relevant work experience
• knowledge of health sector policies and operating procedures
• Ability to work, lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to organise and manage workload, work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• Excellent problem-solving skills

Location: Tamale




How To Apply For The Job

Applicants must submit four (4) set of applications together with supporting documents which must include the following:

• academic and/or professional certificates,
• curriculum vitae,
• email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees,

Any other relevant document applicant may deem important to:

The Chief Executive
Tamale Teaching Hospital
P.O.Box TL 16
Tamale

Closing Date: 05 February, 2021

All applications must be submitted to the Deputy Director, Human Resource of Tamale Teaching Hospital not later than 5th February, 2021.

NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

 


 




 


 

 


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Job Vacancies at BBC World Service in Nigeria – 4 Positions

The BBC is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Journalist, BBC Pidgin Service
2.) Software Engineer (Web Developer)
3.) Social Media Visual Artist
4.) Senior Journalist, Gist

 

The BBC is an international multimedia broadcaster on radio, TV, online and social networks with a weekly global audience of 320 million. As part of an historic multi-million pound expansion of BBC Africa, the BBC World Service is introducing a wide range of new and exciting language and regional content to serve African and global audiences.




 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Journalist, BBC Pidgin Service

Job Reference: BBC / TP / 653414 / 51884
Location: Lagos
Contract Type Fixed term
Job Category: Journalism
Business Unit: News – W2020 Africa

Job Purpose

  • Originate and produce, as part of a team, a wide variety of news and current affairs content for relevant output.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

  • Use a range of video, audio and digital equipment and information technology to research, write, assemble, edit and deliver outputs in the appropriate medium, to the highest professional standards.
  • May be required to present the content on radio, TV or online. This might be live or recorded.
  • May include the production and presentation of programmes. This might be live or recorded.
  • Exercise editorial judgment in developing story ideas and producing accurate and impartial journalism.
  • To undertake pre- and post-production and studio work, live and pre-recorded. Use a range of video, audio and digital equipment and information technology to research, write, assemble, edit and deliver programmes in the appropriate medium, to the highest professional standards.
  • To liaise closely with other team members and with other departments in the BBC, to ensure that output material is shared, duplication is avoided, and best practice is upheld.
  • Take a lead within a team setting or on delivering a specific piece of journalism or project as appropriate.
  • To tailor different news treatments for different audiences ensuring that the output reflects the audiences we serve.
  • To prioritise and plan activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources available.
  • To produce engaging packages through a range of production skills.
  • Delivering to tight deadlines while maintaining the highest editorial standards.
  • At all times to carry out duties in accordance with the BBC health and safety policy.

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential:

  • Significant recent experience as a journalist, with a good knowledge of production techniques.
  • Demonstrates sound editorial and policy decisions based upon a clear understanding of the BBC’s distinctive news agenda, the requirements of news and current affairs coverage and the audience.
  • Ability to use technology as required, in order to gather material for broadcast.
  • Understands how a team works effectively.
  • Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to improving diversity in the BBC and understands how individual differences can benefit the BBC.
  • Effective planning and organising skills, ability to concentrate on several areas of work at one time, delivering consistently to deadlines and reacting positively to changes and conflicting priorities.
  • Ability to write creatively in an engaging manner, adapt, produce and translate with accuracy clarity and style appropriate to differing audiences and forms of media suitable for multimedia output.
  • The flexibility and adaptability to sustain performance, particularly under pressure to meet deadlines and changing priorities and circumstances.
  • An understanding of health and safety procedures and how they apply to broadcasting.

Job Impact
Decision Making:

  • High level of responsibility and decision making; able to operate alone.
  • No managerial responsibility. May be informally supported by junior staff i.e. Researchers, Coordinators and Assistants.

Scope:

  • Covers a wide range of journalism activity, producing news content and supporting the production
  • and presentation of programming.

Application Closing Date
20th January, 2021.




How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Click here for more information (PDF)


2.) Software Engineer (Web Developer)

Job Reference: BBC/TP/653414/51628
Location: Lagos Hub
Job family: Technical Systems & Delivery
Grade: Local terms and conditions
Department: (Africa) Hub
Reports to: Senior Broadcast Journalist Digital, (Nairobi) Hub
Contract Type: Fixed term
Business Unit: News – W2020 Africa
Job Category: Technology, Systems & Delivery

Job Purpose

  • Responsible for implementing effective software and tools for given designs.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

  • Develop effective software that meets given specifications
  • Write appropriate tests using automated test-driven techniques for ensure code quality
  • Integrate the software with monitoring and support tools
  • Support system integration in its operating environment
  • Write and review technical documentation
  • Help to troubleshoot and resolve issues throughout the product life cycle
  • Participate in the team’s agile planning and delivery process
  • Effectively participate in the teams software development methodologies, such as pairing, code and documentation reviewing and continuous delivery
  • Learn new technologies and keep abreast of existing technologies.

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential:

  • Demonstrable experience writing and maintaining robust production software
  • Competence in one or more mainstream development languages and frameworks
  • Competence with one or more mainstream development and deployment tool chains (IDE, SCCS, CI)
  • Experience of database design and use in software applications
  • Knowledge of the web architecture and key technologies (HTTP, DNS, distributed design)
  • Competence test driven development
  • Competence in developing for operational concerns (monitoring integration, performance testing, security considerations)
  • Experience of project working and professional software development processes, including agile.

Desirable:

  • Worked in an enterprise environment on several projects (including experience in testing, design and release)
  • Experience of releasing their software to a production use case
  • Participated in reviews and inspections of code (sat with a peer or someone more senior reviewing your code)
  • Software Engineering or Computer Science Degree or equivalent.

Job Impact
Decision Making:

  • Reports to Principal Software Engineer or Software Engineering Manager
  • Tasks are allocated to the job holder by the team lead
  • Undertakes tasks independently
  • Independently writes tests to check quality of code
  • Assesses feedback from reviews and incorporates as appropriate
  • Troubleshoots independently or with the support of others where necessary
  • Contributes to the teams iterative and collaborative design and implementation decisions.

Scope:

  • Finance: No financial responsibility
  • Line Management: No line management responsibility
  • Ad-hoc Teams: Participates in departmental hack days and external ad-hoc events (typically 5 to 20 members)

Additional Job-specific Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Key Responsibilities:

  • Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and to proactively shepherd new features to live.
  • To write world class HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
  • To write server side code (mainly NodeJS, experience of Ruby/PHP desired)
  • To work to current good software development practices.
  • To write unit and integration tests using automated test frameworks.
  • To work well in a team context according to the team’s shared practices.

Essential Attributes:

  • Excellent front-end web development skills:
    • HTML. Semantic markup patterns for flexible reuse and accessibility.
    • CSS. Good understanding of modern techniques such as Responsive Web Design, recent CSS advances such as flexbox but also supporting legacy browsers.
    • JAVASCRIPT. Excellent JavaScript programming skills, with knowledge of developing large, modular applications. Ability to write in ES6, and an appreciation of backwards-compatible / cross-browser JavaScript.
    • BUILDING ROBUST EXPERIENCES. Using progressive enhancement and mobile first approaches to create experiences that work everywhere and for everyone.
  • Accessibility – support all browsers with core content, ensure compliance with screen readers, in accordance with WAI standards, etc
  • Great understanding of UX concerns. We want smart devs who can provide valuable feedback to designers to improve wireframes and designs.
  • Ability to create production ready code with tests in one of: PHP, Ruby, Python or NodeJS (training will be provided if you don’t know PHP or NodeJS).
  • Understanding of Service Oriented Architectures and consuming RESTful web services via HTTP.
  • Experience of working in an agile or collaborative way.
  • Familiarity in using GitHub workflows
  • A level of familiarity with AWS or similar Cloud Infrastructure and associated tooling.

A Big Plus Would Be:

  • An enthusiasm for News.
  • Healthy interest in emerging platform level technologies – queues, microservices, caches etc.
  • Understanding of CI, experience with using a CI system (Hudson, Jenkins).
  • Knowledge of strategies to improve performance (HTTP caching, language best practices).

Application Closing Date
24th January, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Click here for more information (PDF)

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3.) Social Media Visual Artist

Job Reference: BBC/TP/653414/51630
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Reports To: Service Senior Broadcast Journalist Digital
Business Unit: News – W2020 Africa
Contract: fixed term until September 2021
Department: BBC Africa

Context / Vision

  • Here the vision is simple- join a new African digital innovation team of multitalented journalists and content creators with the mandate to innovate.
  • The BBC World Service has grown its multimedia operations in Africa by doubling the number of language services from six to twelve and investing in modern TV and digital production facilities. The BBC’s digital journalism in Africa is a growing field and our ambition is to reach underserved audiences – such as younger audiences. An increase in women’s audiences and a more diverse demography across Africa are among our key aims. Your role as Social Media Visual Artist will play a key role in helping our content reach underserved audiences – such as younger, more female and more diverse demographics in Africa.
  • We have an exciting opportunity to create new forms of digital storytelling and journalism that reaches 111 million people in Africa. As a Social Media Visual Artist you will join a new multi- disciplinary digital team in Lagos made up of news gatherers, designers, software developers and social media specialists who will be working with journalists working across 12 language services (English, French , Pidgin, Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa)
  • BBC Africa aims to make explain and connect African and global stories by providing a unique insight into the main stories of the day in original formats. The African service digital offer consists of websites, mobile sites and social media with all services providing multimedia content in text, video, interactive and audio for radio, online, TV, mobile and social media platforms.

Duties

  • To produce and develop illustrations/cartoons complementing the day’s stories in social media-friendly formats
  • To present visual storytelling ideas for special projects and long term series
  • To apply editorial judgement when illustrating stories of a sensitive/controversial nature and seek advice where appropriate.
  • To show agility reacting to breaking news stories or trending stories as and when appropriate
  • To work with other visual artists and social media teams across regions – identifying themes and opportunities for collaboration
  • You’ll be based in Nairobi and will report to local Senior Broadcast Journalist Digital and work with a social media editor in World Service languages.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

  • Demonstrable skill and experience in visual storytelling – illustration and or cartooning.
  • The ideal candidate may also have the ability to use motion graphics software, such as Adobe After Effects, to create simple 2D animations for social media platforms
  • Understanding of social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, as well as a sense of what makes attractive visual design
  • Creativity and flair
  • A clear understanding of the needs and profile of the target audience and the ability to translate these into imaginative and compelling design ideas
  • Interest in news and current affair
  • The ability to plan and organise time and resources effectively and meet deadlines set
  • The ability to work quickly, accurately and under pressure.





Competencies
The following competencies (behaviours and characteristics) have been identified as key to success in the job. Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate these competencies:

  • Editorial Judgement – demonstrates balanced and objective judgement based on a thorough understanding of BBC editorial guidelines, target audience, programme and department objectives. Makes the right editorial decisions, taking account of conflicting views where necessary. Ability to take public comments on board and to make appropriate editorial changes to content.
  • Creative Thinking – able to transform creative ideas into practical reality. Evidence of innovation and the ability to devise creative solutions by developing novel ideas or adapting existing ones in new ways. Evidence of a desire to create beautiful, quality content.
  • Planning and organisation – able to think ahead in order to establish and efficient and appropriate course of action for self and others. Prioritises and plans activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources.
  • Communication – able to get one’s message understood clearly by adopting a range of styles, tools and techniques appropriate to the audience and the nature of the information. As well as the ability to motivate and deal sensitively with people who may be working to tight deadlines
  • Influencing and persuading – able to present sound and well-reasoned arguments to convince others. Can draw from a range of strategies to persuade people in a way that results in agreement or behaviour change.
  • Managing relationships and team working – able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people. Works co-operatively with the ability to work with other teams in developing tools, features and services.
  • Resilience – manages personal effectiveness by managing emotions in the face of pressure, setbacks or when dealing with provocative situations. Demonstrates an approach to work that is characterised by commitment and motivation.
  • Flexibility – adapts and works effectively with a variety of situations, individuals or groups. Able to understand and appreciate different and opposing perspectives on an issue, to adapt an approach as the requirements of a situation change, and to change or easily accept changes in one’s own organisation or job requirements.

Application Closing Date
24th January, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Click here for more information (PDF)

Note: This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.


4.) Senior Journalist, Gist

Job Reference: BBC/TP/653414/51827
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Contract: attachment / fixed term contract for nine months
Job family: Journalism
Business Unit: News – W2020 – Africa
Division: Gist Nigeria
Reports to (title): Omotola Adebanjo

Organisation Structure

  • The Senior Journalist will report to Omotola Adebanjo, our recently appointed Gist Editor.
  • Based in the BBC’s Lagos Bureau on Nigerian terms and conditions of employment this role will support The GIST department.
  • Gist is a co-production of BBC Africa with Channels TV in Nigeria to co-produce a lively, weekly current affairs programme for Nigerian audiences. It features an in depth look at strong African stories, look at issues that touch the lives of Nigerians at home and abroad, deliver original storytelling and hard-hitting studio discussions and interviews.

Job Purpose

  • Responsible for an area of output, including editorial control, reporting, selection and compilation of material, production, leading teams and planning and implementing effective use of resources.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

  • Responsible for originating and producing stories which may include scripting, editing, outputting, filming and presenting content across a range of BBC output.
  • Commission and select relevant materials ensuring they meet expectations of our audiences and adhere to the BBC’s editorial guidelines.
  • May be required to undertake on-air reporting, may be required to film and edit material for broadcast where appropriate.
  • May include the production and presentation of live or recorded programmes.
  • May be required to present live or recorded content on radio, TV or online.
  • As required, to allocate work to a team and check progress; ensure the professional contribution of staff and the quality of output.
  • Seek ways to increase diversity in our workforce and to ensure that our output reflects the audiences we serve.
  • Deliver journalism of the highest standard and within the required timeframe using available resources.
  • To act as a facilitator of change, clearly communicating and distributing best practices between teams.
  • Delivering to tight deadlines while maintaining the highest editorial standards.
  • At all times to carry out duties in accordance with the BBC health and safety policy.

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential:

  • A high standard of editorial judgment, writing ability and production skills based on substantial
  • broadcast journalism experience.
  • Maximises opportunities offered by existing and emerging technologies to their fullest extent.
  • Ability to work effectively as a member of more than one team. Resolving conflicts as necessary.
  • Ability to manage resources, staff, technical facilities and budgets, in order to make challenging
  • broadcasting in the most cost-effective manner.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to improving diversity in the BBC and understands how individual differences can benefit the BBC.
  • Prioritises and plans activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources.
  • Ability to write creatively in an engaging manner, adapt, produce and translate with accuracy, clarity and style appropriate to differing audiences and forms of media suitable for multimedia output.
  • The flexibility and adaptability to sustain performance, particularly under pressure to meet deadlines and changing priorities and circumstances.
  • An understanding of health and safety procedures and how they apply to broadcasting.

Job Impact
Decision making:

  • Significant level of responsibility. Uses initiative but seeks guidance where necessary.
  • No line management responsibility but may mentor more junior staff.

Scope:

  • A senior journalist covering a wide range of journalism activity, with significant experience and responsibility for programme/content creation.

Additional Job-specific Responsibilities and Accountabilities

  • Fluent in English, both in written and spoken form, ability to communicate effectively on a high level.
  • Exceptional knowledge of news, in particular news that appeals to a Nigerian audience and excellent news contacts.
  • Experience working across all platforms including TV, Digital and Social.
  • Proven skills in creating TV news programmes or visual news content to highest standards.
  • Strong digital understanding and awareness.
  • A full command and up to date knowledge of stories and issues relating to the West Africa region.
  • Experience of work in a similar position in a news environment.
  • Wide and up-to-date familiarity with the target area and an in-depth understanding of Nigeria history, politics, social issues and culture as well as the changing needs of WA audiences.
  • Extensive knowledge of the media situation in the target area and the way it is developing.
  • A thorough understanding of the latest developments in storytelling.

Application Closing Date
24th January, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Click here for more information (PDF)

Note: This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

 


 




 


 

 


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Job Vacancies at BBC World Services Nigeria – 3 Positions

The BBC is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Software Engineer (Web Developer)
2.) Social Media Visual Artist
3.) Senior Journalist, Gist

 

The BBC is an international multimedia broadcaster on radio, TV, online and social networks with a weekly global audience of 320 million. As part of an historic multi-million pound expansion of BBC Africa, the BBC World Service is introducing a wide range of new and exciting language and regional content to serve African and global audiences.

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Software Engineer (Web Developer)

Job Reference: BBC/TP/653414/51628
Location: Lagos Hub
Job family: Technical Systems & Delivery
Grade: Local terms and conditions
Department: (Africa) Hub
Reports to: Senior Broadcast Journalist Digital, (Nairobi) Hub
Contract Type: Fixed term
Business Unit: News – W2020 Africa
Job Category: Technology, Systems & Delivery




Job Purpose

  • Responsible for implementing effective software and tools for given designs.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

  • Develop effective software that meets given specifications
  • Write appropriate tests using automated test-driven techniques for ensure code quality
  • Integrate the software with monitoring and support tools
  • Support system integration in its operating environment
  • Write and review technical documentation
  • Help to troubleshoot and resolve issues throughout the product life cycle
  • Participate in the team’s agile planning and delivery process
  • Effectively participate in the teams software development methodologies, such as pairing, code and documentation reviewing and continuous delivery
  • Learn new technologies and keep abreast of existing technologies.

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential:

  • Demonstrable experience writing and maintaining robust production software
  • Competence in one or more mainstream development languages and frameworks
  • Competence with one or more mainstream development and deployment tool chains (IDE, SCCS, CI)
  • Experience of database design and use in software applications
  • Knowledge of the web architecture and key technologies (HTTP, DNS, distributed design)
  • Competence test driven development
  • Competence in developing for operational concerns (monitoring integration, performance testing, security considerations)
  • Experience of project working and professional software development processes, including agile.

Desirable:

  • Worked in an enterprise environment on several projects (including experience in testing, design and release)
  • Experience of releasing their software to a production use case
  • Participated in reviews and inspections of code (sat with a peer or someone more senior reviewing your code)
  • Software Engineering or Computer Science Degree or equivalent.

Job Impact
Decision Making:

  • Reports to Principal Software Engineer or Software Engineering Manager
  • Tasks are allocated to the job holder by the team lead
  • Undertakes tasks independently
  • Independently writes tests to check quality of code
  • Assesses feedback from reviews and incorporates as appropriate
  • Troubleshoots independently or with the support of others where necessary
  • Contributes to the teams iterative and collaborative design and implementation decisions.

Scope:

  • Finance: No financial responsibility
  • Line Management: No line management responsibility
  • Ad-hoc Teams: Participates in departmental hack days and external ad-hoc events (typically 5 to 20 members)

Additional Job-specific Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Key Responsibilities:

  • Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and to proactively shepherd new features to live.
  • To write world class HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
  • To write server side code (mainly NodeJS, experience of Ruby/PHP desired)
  • To work to current good software development practices.
  • To write unit and integration tests using automated test frameworks.
  • To work well in a team context according to the team’s shared practices.

Essential Attributes:

  • Excellent front-end web development skills:
    • HTML. Semantic markup patterns for flexible reuse and accessibility.
    • CSS. Good understanding of modern techniques such as Responsive Web Design, recent CSS advances such as flexbox but also supporting legacy browsers.
    • JAVASCRIPT. Excellent JavaScript programming skills, with knowledge of developing large, modular applications. Ability to write in ES6, and an appreciation of backwards-compatible / cross-browser JavaScript.
    • BUILDING ROBUST EXPERIENCES. Using progressive enhancement and mobile first approaches to create experiences that work everywhere and for everyone.
  • Accessibility – support all browsers with core content, ensure compliance with screen readers, in accordance with WAI standards, etc
  • Great understanding of UX concerns. We want smart devs who can provide valuable feedback to designers to improve wireframes and designs.
  • Ability to create production ready code with tests in one of: PHP, Ruby, Python or NodeJS (training will be provided if you don’t know PHP or NodeJS).
  • Understanding of Service Oriented Architectures and consuming RESTful web services via HTTP.
  • Experience of working in an agile or collaborative way.
  • Familiarity in using GitHub workflows
  • A level of familiarity with AWS or similar Cloud Infrastructure and associated tooling.

A Big Plus Would Be:

  • An enthusiasm for News.
  • Healthy interest in emerging platform level technologies – queues, microservices, caches etc.
  • Understanding of CI, experience with using a CI system (Hudson, Jenkins).
  • Knowledge of strategies to improve performance (HTTP caching, language best practices).

Application Closing Date
24th January, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Click here for more information (PDF)

Note: There may be sub-sets of the generic job described above which require additional technical skills. This appendix to the generic job description can be developed to cover such situations.





2.) Social Media Visual Artist

Job Reference: BBC/TP/653414/51630
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Reports To: Service Senior Broadcast Journalist Digital
Business Unit: News – W2020 Africa
Contract: fixed term until September 2021
Department: BBC Africa

Context / Vision

  • Here the vision is simple- join a new African digital innovation team of multitalented journalists and content creators with the mandate to innovate.
  • The BBC World Service has grown its multimedia operations in Africa by doubling the number of language services from six to twelve and investing in modern TV and digital production facilities. The BBC’s digital journalism in Africa is a growing field and our ambition is to reach underserved audiences – such as younger audiences. An increase in women’s audiences and a more diverse demography across Africa are among our key aims. Your role as Social Media Visual Artist will play a key role in helping our content reach underserved audiences – such as younger, more female and more diverse demographics in Africa.
  • We have an exciting opportunity to create new forms of digital storytelling and journalism that reaches 111 million people in Africa. As a Social Media Visual Artist you will join a new multi- disciplinary digital team in Lagos made up of news gatherers, designers, software developers and social media specialists who will be working with journalists working across 12 language services (English, French , Pidgin, Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa)
  • BBC Africa aims to make explain and connect African and global stories by providing a unique insight into the main stories of the day in original formats. The African service digital offer consists of websites, mobile sites and social media with all services providing multimedia content in text, video, interactive and audio for radio, online, TV, mobile and social media platforms.

Duties

  • To produce and develop illustrations/cartoons complementing the day’s stories in social media-friendly formats
  • To present visual storytelling ideas for special projects and long term series
  • To apply editorial judgement when illustrating stories of a sensitive/controversial nature and seek advice where appropriate.
  • To show agility reacting to breaking news stories or trending stories as and when appropriate
  • To work with other visual artists and social media teams across regions – identifying themes and opportunities for collaboration
  • You’ll be based in Nairobi and will report to local Senior Broadcast Journalist Digital and work with a social media editor in World Service languages.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

  • Demonstrable skill and experience in visual storytelling – illustration and or cartooning.
  • The ideal candidate may also have the ability to use motion graphics software, such as Adobe After Effects, to create simple 2D animations for social media platforms
  • Understanding of social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, as well as a sense of what makes attractive visual design
  • Creativity and flair
  • A clear understanding of the needs and profile of the target audience and the ability to translate these into imaginative and compelling design ideas
  • Interest in news and current affair
  • The ability to plan and organise time and resources effectively and meet deadlines set
  • The ability to work quickly, accurately and under pressure.

Competencies
The following competencies (behaviours and characteristics) have been identified as key to success in the job. Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate these competencies:

  • Editorial Judgement – demonstrates balanced and objective judgement based on a thorough understanding of BBC editorial guidelines, target audience, programme and department objectives. Makes the right editorial decisions, taking account of conflicting views where necessary. Ability to take public comments on board and to make appropriate editorial changes to content.
  • Creative Thinking – able to transform creative ideas into practical reality. Evidence of innovation and the ability to devise creative solutions by developing novel ideas or adapting existing ones in new ways. Evidence of a desire to create beautiful, quality content.
  • Planning and organisation – able to think ahead in order to establish and efficient and appropriate course of action for self and others. Prioritises and plans activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources.
  • Communication – able to get one’s message understood clearly by adopting a range of styles, tools and techniques appropriate to the audience and the nature of the information. As well as the ability to motivate and deal sensitively with people who may be working to tight deadlines
  • Influencing and persuading – able to present sound and well-reasoned arguments to convince others. Can draw from a range of strategies to persuade people in a way that results in agreement or behaviour change.
  • Managing relationships and team working – able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people. Works co-operatively with the ability to work with other teams in developing tools, features and services.
  • Resilience – manages personal effectiveness by managing emotions in the face of pressure, setbacks or when dealing with provocative situations. Demonstrates an approach to work that is characterised by commitment and motivation.
  • Flexibility – adapts and works effectively with a variety of situations, individuals or groups. Able to understand and appreciate different and opposing perspectives on an issue, to adapt an approach as the requirements of a situation change, and to change or easily accept changes in one’s own organisation or job requirements.

Application Closing Date
24th January, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Click here for more information (PDF)

Note: This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.


3.) Senior Journalist, Gist

Job Reference: BBC/TP/653414/51827

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Contract: attachment / fixed term contract for nine months
Job family: Journalism
Business Unit: News – W2020 – Africa
Division: Gist Nigeria
Reports to (title): Omotola Adebanjo

Organisation Structure

  • The Senior Journalist will report to Omotola Adebanjo, our recently appointed Gist Editor.
  • Based in the BBC’s Lagos Bureau on Nigerian terms and conditions of employment this role will support The GIST department.
  • Gist is a co-production of BBC Africa with Channels TV in Nigeria to co-produce a lively, weekly current affairs programme for Nigerian audiences. It features an in depth look at strong African stories, look at issues that touch the lives of Nigerians at home and abroad, deliver original storytelling and hard-hitting studio discussions and interviews.

Job Purpose

  • Responsible for an area of output, including editorial control, reporting, selection and compilation of material, production, leading teams and planning and implementing effective use of resources.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

  • Responsible for originating and producing stories which may include scripting, editing, outputting, filming and presenting content across a range of BBC output.
  • Commission and select relevant materials ensuring they meet expectations of our audiences and adhere to the BBC’s editorial guidelines.
  • May be required to undertake on-air reporting, may be required to film and edit material for broadcast where appropriate.
  • May include the production and presentation of live or recorded programmes.
  • May be required to present live or recorded content on radio, TV or online.
  • As required, to allocate work to a team and check progress; ensure the professional contribution of staff and the quality of output.
  • Seek ways to increase diversity in our workforce and to ensure that our output reflects the audiences we serve.
  • Deliver journalism of the highest standard and within the required timeframe using available resources.
  • To act as a facilitator of change, clearly communicating and distributing best practices between teams.
  • Delivering to tight deadlines while maintaining the highest editorial standards.
  • At all times to carry out duties in accordance with the BBC health and safety policy.

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential:

  • A high standard of editorial judgment, writing ability and production skills based on substantial
  • broadcast journalism experience.
  • Maximises opportunities offered by existing and emerging technologies to their fullest extent.
  • Ability to work effectively as a member of more than one team. Resolving conflicts as necessary.
  • Ability to manage resources, staff, technical facilities and budgets, in order to make challenging
  • broadcasting in the most cost-effective manner.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to improving diversity in the BBC and understands how individual differences can benefit the BBC.
  • Prioritises and plans activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources.
  • Ability to write creatively in an engaging manner, adapt, produce and translate with accuracy, clarity and style appropriate to differing audiences and forms of media suitable for multimedia output.
  • The flexibility and adaptability to sustain performance, particularly under pressure to meet deadlines and changing priorities and circumstances.
  • An understanding of health and safety procedures and how they apply to broadcasting.

Job Impact
Decision making:

  • Significant level of responsibility. Uses initiative but seeks guidance where necessary.
  • No line management responsibility but may mentor more junior staff.

Scope:

  • A senior journalist covering a wide range of journalism activity, with significant experience and responsibility for programme/content creation.




Additional Job-specific Responsibilities and Accountabilities

  • Fluent in English, both in written and spoken form, ability to communicate effectively on a high level.
  • Exceptional knowledge of news, in particular news that appeals to a Nigerian audience and excellent news contacts.
  • Experience working across all platforms including TV, Digital and Social.
  • Proven skills in creating TV news programmes or visual news content to highest standards.
  • Strong digital understanding and awareness.
  • A full command and up to date knowledge of stories and issues relating to the West Africa region.
  • Experience of work in a similar position in a news environment.
  • Wide and up-to-date familiarity with the target area and an in-depth understanding of Nigeria history, politics, social issues and culture as well as the changing needs of WA audiences.
  • Extensive knowledge of the media situation in the target area and the way it is developing.
  • A thorough understanding of the latest developments in storytelling.

Application Closing Date
24th January, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Click here for more information (PDF)

Note: This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

 


 




 


 

 


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Job Vacancies at BBC World Services in Nigeria

The BBC is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Picture Editor, West Africa Deployments
2.) Senior Journalist, Social Media – BBC Yoruba

 

The BBC is an international multimedia broadcaster on radio, TV, online and social networks with a weekly global audience of 320 million. As part of an historic multi-million pound expansion of BBC Africa, the BBC World Service is introducing a wide range of new and exciting language and regional content to serve African and global audiences.




 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Picture Editor, West Africa Deployments

Job Reference: BBC/TP/653414/51631
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Contract Type: Fixed term
Job Category: Journalism
Business Unit: News – W2020 Africa

Job Purpose

  • Create television output by assessing material against productions’ editorial and presentation requirements. Edit the available material to meet these requirements and transmission, publishing or production deadlines and the professional standards required by the BBC.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

  • Work with producers and / or reporters, or to a script, brief or outline of the requirements and the story’s content. Liaise with reporters on script ideas, story structuring, ordering and subsequent use of library material alongside sync selection and picture treatments.
  • Select pictures and sound and help with the selection of sync and spot appropriate up-sounds.
  • Ensure a successful editing process by keeping producers informed and advise senor editorial figures of any issues.
  • Re-edit as required, log recorded shots and complete editing process.
  • Plan editing sessions and employ appropriate editing techniques.
  • Record incoming pictures and sound from all sources, including rushes, outside broadcasts (OBs), agency feeds, satellite, regions and studios.
  • Provide relevant material necessary for graphic effect (GFX) creation and help develop the most efficient work flow for GFX sequences to be included in packages.
  • Create and develop visual effects treatments,
  • Work closely with the production to appreciate Producer’s intentions and provide edited material.
  • Complete all necessary paperwork and administrative tasks.

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential:

  • Comprehensive knowledge of craft editing and television production techniques.
  • Relevant experience as a Broadcast Journalist
  • Knowledge of transmission procedures and talkback techniques.
  • Experience in recording and transmitting pictures and sound in all broadcast formats.
  • Understanding of the systems that support edit platforms e.g. FCPX, Dira, OpenMedia, Jupiter and File Transfer.
  • Fluency in English, written and spoken.

Job Impact
Decision making:

  • Problem solving and be proactive in achieving editorial objectives with limited resources.
  • Demonstrates balanced and objective judgement based on a thorough understanding of BBC editorial guidelines, target audience, programme and department objectives.
  • Able to think ahead in order to establish an efficient and appropriate course of action for self and others.

Attributes:

  • Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people.
  • Can maintain personal effectiveness by managing emotionsin the face of pressure, setbacks or when dealing with provocative situations.
  • Ability to present sound and well–reasoned arguments to convince others.
  • Able to get ones message understood clearly by adopting a range of styles, tools and techniques appropriate to the audience and the nature of the information.
  • Adapts and works effectively with a variety of situations, individuals or groups

Application Closing Date
5th January, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Click here for more information (PDF)





2.) Senior Journalist, Social Media – BBC Yoruba

Job Reference: BBC/TP/623869/51293
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Contract Type: Permanent
Job Category: Journalism
Business Unit: News – WSG World Service

Job Purpose

  • Responsible for originating and producing stories which may include scripting, editing, outputting, filming and presenting content across a range of BBC output or generating exciting ideas and original newsgathering.

Job Descriptions

  • You must have demonstrable experience of working on social media platforms, along with excellent editorial experience and strong writing skills.
  • You will lead the day-to-day running of the BBC Yoruba social media platforms.
  • You will be helping to grow our audience reach and engagement, as well as referrals to our content across all platforms.
  • You will report line to the BBC Yoruba Editor.
  • You will provide best practice guidance for the team’s social media activity, using feedback from performance data to drive success.
  • The Senior Social Media Journalist’s task is to use social media effectively to spot the news as it breaks, curate and cultivate user generated content, identify viral content, develop and manage onsite communities and offsite social presences, with the aim of maximising reach and awareness.
  • You will ensure that the social offer is engaging, coherent, upholds BBC News’s editorial values and further establish BBC Yoruba as a ground breaking interactive site especially amongst young audiences.
  • Editorial Judgment: Makes the right editorial and policy decisions based upon a clear understanding of the BBC’s distinctive news agenda, the requirements of news and current affairs coverage as well as those of the programme departments.
  • Decision Making: Is ready and able to take the initiative, originate action and take responsibility for the outcomes of the decisions made.
  • Imagination / Creative Thinking: Translates news and current affairs into high quality programming through a detailed understanding of the requirements of the broadcast media and possession of the necessary writing, directing and reporting skills.
  • Planning and organizing: Is able to think ahead in order to establish an efficient and appropriate course of action for self and others. Prioritizes and plans activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources requirements.
  • Resilience: Can maintain personal effectiveness by managing emotions in the face of setbacks or when dealing with provocative situations. Can demonstrate an approach to work that is characterised by professionalism, commitment, motivation and energy. Influencing and persuading
  • Ability to present sound and well-reasoned arguments to convince others. Can draw from a range of strategies to persuade people in a way that results in agreement or behavior change.
  • Managing relationships and team working: Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

  • Propose; research; write; report and edit interesting and well-explained reports and more thoughtful, analytical pieces for publication – meeting high journalistic standards and fully observing the BBC editorial guidelines.
  • Alert editors to breaking news and be ready to file accurate, on-the-spot reports and present, as soon as possible. Check and advise against coverage when necessary.
  • Develop and use all formats and platforms available to tell the story in the most appropriate way, with a particular focus on social media to deliver our journalism to audiences.
  • Supply items for the news diary, coming up with a stream of realistic coverage ideas and working jointly with other BBC reporters and producers in the field / region.
  • Provide regular advice on news developments, guidance on agency or newspaper stories and briefings on government policies.
  • To gather material for broadcast on news topics and events which is reflective of the audiences we serve.
  • To provide timely, specialist and self-assured news coverage and analysis of news and events of interest to the audiences of the BBC.
  • Maintain regular and clear communication with the Editors ensuring everyone is briefed on own movements and contact numbers at all times throughout the assignment.
  • Delivering to tight deadlines while maintaining the highest editorial standards.
  • At all times to carry out duties in accordance with the BBC health and safety policy.





Additional Job-specific Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

  • To lead and develop a fresh and innovative creative approach to curating, publishing and editing stories for BBC Yoruba social media platforms.
  • To create content for social- videos, online, gifs, pictures, Facebook lives , Instagram Stories
  • To manage the interactive offer across all social media platforms.
  • To be up to date with the new trends on social media and react accordingly.
  • Test and provide feedback on new social tools. Provide training where necessary.
  • Ensure all content published and commissioned adheres to BBC’s Editorial Guidelines

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential:

  • Experience of live broadcasting including live breaking news with a good on-screen presence, self-assured microphone voice and ability to communicate effectively to target audience. Knowledge of and aptitude for using multimedia technology.
  • Demonstrates a balanced and impartial judgement. Makes appropriate editorial decisions, taking account of conflicting views where necessary.
  • A demonstrable interest in new media which will include knowledge of how to maximise a story for digital, reporting experience and proven skills in generating original newsgathering.
  • Work in partnership with other reporters and producers.
  • Ability to convey story and programme ideas and to contribute fully to the planning process.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to improving diversity in the BBC and understands how individual differences can benefit the BBC.
  • Ability to convey story and programme ideas and to contribute fully to the planning process.
  • Able to get one’s message understood clearly by adopting a range of styles, tools and techniques appropriate to the audience and the nature of information.
  • The flexibility and adaptability to sustain performance, particularly under pressure to meet deadlines and changing priorities and circumstances.
  • An understanding of health and safety procedures and how they apply to broadcasting.

Application Closing Date
4th January, 2021.

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Job Vacancies at Enoch Stone Consulting – 25 Positions

Enoch Stone Consulting, a consulting, training, recruitment and outsourcing company, is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions:

1.) Videographer
2.) Civil Engineer
3.) Security Officer
4.) Software Engineer
5.) Nurse
6.) Event Planner
7.) Safety Manager
8.) Field Engineer
9.) Travel Agent
10.) Corperate Lawyer
11.) Architect
12.) Auditor
13.) Administrative Officer
14.) Managing Director
15.) Teacher
16.) Banker
17.) Client Service Manager
18.) Construction Worker
19.) Project Manager
20.) Journalist
21.) Content Writer
22.) Healthcare Administrator
23.) Advertising Manager
24.) Real Estate Agent
25.) Receptionist




 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Videographer

Location: Nationwide

Job Descriptions

  • We are looking for an organized and creative Videographer to work with our creative team to plan, film and edit video content according to client briefs.
  • The Videographer’s responsibilities include ensuring that the necessary filming equipment is available for use, directing other camera operators on set and editing film footage.

Job Responsibilities

  • Film videos on set or on location.
  • Ensure that equipment for a shoot is present and working.
  • Plan the shoot with the creative team and the client.
  • Edit footage in post-production.
  • Direct other camera operators so that the needed footage is acquired.

Job Requirements

  • Candidate should possess Bachelor’s Degree with at least 3 years work experience.
  • Excellent computer literacy.
  • Proficiency with editing software such as PhotoShop.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Relative fitness and stamina to work long hours.
  • Proficiency with camera equipment.

Application Closing Date
25th December, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV with the “Job title” as the subject of the email to: estonecoy@yahoo.com


2.) Civil Engineer

Location: Nationwide

Job Description

  • We are looking for an experienced, driven Civil Engineer with a wealth of industry knowledge. To ensure success, the ideal candidate should be comfortable splitting their hours between the office, on-site visits and attending council meetings.

Job Responsibilities

  • Developing detailed designs.
  • Doing feasibility assessments and site inspections.
  • Preparing and implementing project plans.
  • Researching and providing estimates for projects.
  • Reviewing government regulations and ordinances.
  • Monitoring and optimizing safety procedures, production processes, and regulatory compliance.
  • Making recommendations or presenting alternative solutions to problems.
  • Confidently liaising with clients and other professional subcontractors.
  • Project management duties (e.g. managing budgets, resources, and deadlines; acquiring and compiling quotes,

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field, accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers.
  • Registration / Licensure as a Professional Engineer may be required.
  • A minimum of five years’ industry knowledge may be strongly desired.
  • Familiarity with design software, such as Autodesk, AutoCad Civil 3D, and MicroStation.
  • Knowledge of map creation software and photo imaging software.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with a high level of accuracy in calculations and design.
  • Excellent time management skills to ensure project deadlines are met.
  • Leadership skills to effectively manage a diverse group of professionals working on one project.
  • Ability to coordinate more than one project at a time.

Application Closing Date
25th December, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV with “Job title” as subject of the email to: estonecoy@yahoo.com


3.) Security Officer

Location: Nigeria

Job Description

  • We are looking for a dedicated Security Officer to ensure the safety and security of our premises, assets, staff, and visitors.
  • The Security Officer’s responsibilities include patrolling the premises, setting up security controls, monitoring property access, investigating suspicious behavior, and enforcing company policies.

Responsibilities

  • Installing security systems and controls.
  • Inspecting and patrolling premises regularly.
  • Monitoring surveillance cameras and reporting suspicious behavior.
  • Communicating with law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency medical personnel.
  • Monitoring public access and ensuring the security of all personnel and visitors.
  • Responding to alarms and analyzing security footage.
  • Investigating suspicious behavior, incidents, and security breaches.
  • Apprehending trespassers and perpetrators.
  • Maintaining an activity log and preparing surveillance reports.
  • Adhering to company policies and legal regulations.

Requirements

  • Secondary school certificate / OND
  • Registered as a Security Officer.
  • Outstanding surveillance and observation skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment.
  • Strong reporting skills.
  • Working knowledge of public safety, security operations, and procedures.
  • Knowledge of state laws and regulations.
  • Trained in First Aid and self-defense.
  • 2 years Experience.

Application Closing Date
20th December, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV with the job title as subject of the mail to: estonecoy@yahoo.com





4.) Software Engineer

Location: Any City, Nigeria

Job Description

  • We are looking for a skilled Software Engineer who, along with our excellent software development team, will be responsible for working on projects that are currently being developed on by our company.
  • Duties will include but are not limited to developing and directing software system validation and testing methods, as well as directing our software programming initiatives.
  • You will also be working closely with clients and cross-functional departments to communicate project statuses and proposals.

Responsibilities

  • Developing and directing software system validation and testing methods.
  • Directing our software programming initiatives
  • Overseeing the development of documentation.
  • Working closely with clients and cross-functional departments to communicate project statuses and proposals.
  • Analyzing data to effectively coordinate the installation of new systems or the modification of existing systems.
  • Managing the software development lifecycle.
  • Monitoring system performance.
  • Communicating key project data to team members and building cohesion among teams.
  • Developing and executing project plans.
  • Applying mathematics and statistics to problem-solving initiatives.
  • Applying best practices and standard operating procedures.
  • Creating innovative solutions to meet our company’s technical needs.
  • Testing new software and fixing bugs.
  • Shaping the future of our systems.

Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or another related field.
  • Five to seven years of software engineering or software development experience, preferably in a related field.
  • Hands-on programming experience using relevant languages.
  • Experience using relevant tool suites.
  • Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Creative problem-solving skills.
  • Experience managing the software development lifecycle.
  • The ability to prioritize activities and deliver projects on time and within budget.
  • Experience working with clients and business partners.
  • A comprehensive understanding of computer science concepts.
  • Excellent coding skills.
  • Extensive knowledge of agile methodologies.
  • Strong team building skills.
  • The ability to travel as necessary.

Application Closing Date
25th December, 2020.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: estonecoy@yahoo.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.


5.) Nurse

Location: Nationwide

Job Description
We are looking for a skilled and compassionate Nurse to provide medical care in our healthcare facility. The Nurse is responsible for recording vital signs, assisting doctors with a diagnosis and completing paperwork.

Responsibilities

  • Create treatment plans for patients.
  • Monitor vital signs such as blood pressure and heart rate.
  • Provide advice and emotional support.
  • Assist surgeons during surgery.
  • Train student nurses.
  • Complete paperwork relating to patient care and progress.

Requirements

  • Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years work experience.
  • Prior experience as a Nurse.
  • Nursing license.
  • A qualification in nursing.
  • Ability to work 24-hour shifts.
  • Patience with difficult patients.
  • Compassion for patients.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Application Closing Date
25th December, 2020.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: estonecoy@yahoo.com using the “Job Title” as the subject of the email.


6.) Event Planner

Location: Any City, Nigeria

Job Description

  • We are seeking a creative, highly organized Event Planner to help us execute unforgettable events which generate brand awareness, build business relationships, and boost employee morale
  • You will be responsible for conceptualizing ideas for the events, creating and enforcing budgets, liaising with suppliers, communicating with clients, and ultimately ensuring that each event is flawlessly executed.

Responsibilities

  • Identifying clients’ requirements and expectations for each event.
  • Brainstorming and implementing event concepts and themes.
  • Preparing event budgets and processing invoices.
  • Researching and booking venues.
  • Organizing suppliers, caterers, staff, and entertainment.
  • Coordinating all logistical elements of the event.
  • Managing set-up, tear-down, and clean-up operations.
  • Anticipating attendee needs and making preparations against potential risks.
  • Developing post-event reports on the effectiveness of each event.

Requirements

  • Degree in Hospitality, Public Relations, Management, or related field.
  • Experience: 2 – 5 years
  • Experience in project management with a track record of successful events.
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask under pressure.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Creative, out-of-the-box thinking.
  • Ability to lead a large team and delegate tasks effectively.
  • Meticulous attention to detail.
  • Expert time management skills.
  • Financial savvy, with the ability to adhere to plan budgets and process invoices.

Application Closing Date
20th December, 2020.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: estonecoy@yahoo.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.


7.) Safety Manager

Location: Nationwide
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

  • We are looking for a Safety Manager with an eye for detail to identify health and safety law violations and create a plan to avoid breaking these laws in the future.
  • The Safety Manager is also responsible for educating staff about the health and safety protocols in the workplace.

Responsibilities

  • Assess equipment to gauge if they are up to safety standards.
  • Monitor staff to evaluate if they are following health and safety protocol.
  • Host presentations to educate staff about health and safety laws.
  • Create a plan for the company to implement in order to avoid breaking health and safety laws.
  • Investigate accidents in the workplace to evaluate how safety measures can be improved.

Requirements

  • A degree in safety management.
  • At least 3 years work experience.
  • Prior experience in safety management.
  • Extensive knowledge of health and safety protocols.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Outstanding communication skills.
  • A qualification in occupational health and safety.

Application Closing Date
20th December, 2020.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: estonecoy@yahoo.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.


8.) Field Engineer

Location: Any City, Nigeria




Job Description

  • We are searching for a handy and seasoned Field Engineer with extensive experience working on-site, directing on-site functions, and enhancing efficiency and customer service
  • Duties for the Field Engineer will include routine maintenance, conducting site visits, monitoring schedules, preparing contracts, supervising technicians, estimating costs, monitoring expenditure, approving designs, evaluating environmental impact, mitigating risk, ensuring compliance, drafting reports, running field operations, analyzing data, overseeing equipment maintenance, job planning, troubleshooting, and supporting overall project objectives
  • Your technical expertise will assist our organization in increasing client satisfaction, improving efficiency, managing risk, diagnosing problems, and complying with laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Managing field operations.
  • Overseeing repairs and maintenance.
  • Generating reports.
  • Troubleshooting and testing equipment.
  • Modifying designs.
  • Ensuring durability.
  • Improving efficiency and safety.
  • Developing prototypes.
  • Offering technical support.
  • Conducting site inspections.

Requirements

  • Degree in Civil Engineering or related Engineering field.
  • Minimum of 3 years experience
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Strong multitasking abilities.
  • Analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Be versatile and service oriented.
  • Time and task management.
  • Technically-savvy.
  • Self-motivated.
  • Computer literacy.

Application Closing Date
20th December, 2020.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: estonecoy@yahoo.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.


9.) Travel Agent

Location: Nationwide

Job Description

  • Our travel agency is searching for a friendly and professional Travel Agent to join our team.
  • As our Travel Agent, you should be passionate about seeing the world and helping others do the same.
  • This role involves planning holidays, suggesting travel destinations, maintaining client files, and managing large-scale events.

Responsibilities

  • Plan details for travel including transportation, accommodation, and airlines.
  • Work with clients to determine their traveling needs.
  • Guide clients on the appropriate styles of transportation, travel dates, costs, and accommodations.
  • Manage large-scale events including conferences and retreats.
  • Book transportation and hotel reservations on behalf of clients.
  • Collect payments and pay fees.
  • Resolve travel issues, complaints, and refunds.
  • Meet sales targets and profit goals.
  • Maintain client information and financial records.
  • Ensure you stay up-to-date with tourism trends by attending travel seminars.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Tourism, Hospitality or relevant field.
  • A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
  • In-depth knowledge of domestic and foreign travel destinations.
  • Excellent sales and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively.
  • Outstanding knowledge of the latest tourism trends.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV with the Job Title as subject of the mail to: estonecoy@yahoo.com


10.) Corperate Lawyer

Location: Nationwide

Responsibilities

  • Prepare the appropriate legal documents for trial or court proceedings.
  • Evaluate new business partnerships with vendors and subcontractors.
  • Represent the company in legal proceedings.
  • Design and oversee the company’s policy and position on legal matters.
  • Protect the company against legal risks and violations.
  • Examine the legal issues related to new products and services.
  • Negotiate deals on behalf of the company.
  • Guide management on regulatory and compliance issues to ensure compliance with legal regulations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Law.
  • Licensed to practice law from the State Bar Association.
  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a corporate lawyer.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
  • Highly analytical with strong attention to detail.
  • Outstanding managerial and negotiation skills.

Application Closing Date
20th December, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: estonecoy@yahoo.com with the “Job title” as the subject of the email.

 


11.) Architect

Location: Kano
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

  • Meeting with clients and determining their needs and requirements.
  • Managing design projects from concept development through to completion.
  • Developing and presenting project proposals.
  • Adjusting designs and plans to meet the client’s needs.
  • Preparing drawings, blueprints, specifications and construction documents.
  • Conducting research and compiling reports on feasibility and environmental impact.
  • Complying with safety standards and local planning regulations.
  • Determining and adhering to budgets and timelines.
  • Managing project teams and collaborating with other construction professionals.

Requirements

  • Degree in Architecture or a related field with 2-3 years work experience
  • Previous experience as an Architect preferred.
  • Excellent technical drawing skills.
  • Strong communication and project management skills.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office and software programs such as AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, Newforma, etc.
  • Good interpersonal and presentation skills.
  • Knowledge of building codes and regulatory standards.
  • Strong creative and visualization skills.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: estonecoy@yahoo.com with “Job title” as subject of the email.


12.) Auditor

Location: Kano
Employment Type: Full-time

Summary

  • We are looking for an organized, analytical Auditor to help us examine our current policies and procedures and help us develop strategies to improve our internal control systems. The Auditor will meet with employees and managers to collect information, analyze data, identify problems and weaknesses, and help managers develop strategies to minimize or eliminate errors.

Job Role

  • Working with companies and government agencies to research and solve problems and develop policies and procedures that comply with current legislation.
  • Analyzing, evaluating, developing, and implementing new control systems that optimize operations or utilize new technologies.
  • Recording, reviewing, and interpreting data to determine the effectiveness of operations.
  • Researching discrepancies, operational problems, or other issues.
  • Examining records, reports, receipts, or other documents and comparing them to company assets and liabilities.
  • Bringing company strengths and weaknesses to the attention of management and providing advice as they develop responses or fixes for these issues.
  • Generating reports and presenting findings to management or other interested parties.
  • Maintaining awareness of current industry trends, technology, and developments.
  • Handling additional duties and special projects to ensure the business is operating efficiently and in compliance with all current regulations.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, or Business.
  • Two years of experience in a relevant field is generally required.
  • Additional distinctions or certifications may be preferred or required.
  • In-depth industry knowledge regarding best practices, policies, current regulations, and technology.
  • Exceptional research, planning, problem-solving, critical thinking, and math skills.
  • Excellent presentation, collaboration, and verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency with computers, especially bookkeeping or financial software and MS Office.
  • High level of efficiency, accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2020

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV with the job title as subject of the mail to: estonecoy@yahoo.com


13.) Administrative Officer

Location: Kano
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Field: Administration

Job Summary

  • We are looking to hire a highly organized Administrative Officer to perform all administrative and clerical duties necessary for effective office management
  • The Administrative Officer’s responsibilities include welcoming visitors and clients, overseeing the activities of office cleaning staff and maintenance vendors, as well as typing and proofreading various company documents
  • You should also be able to organize flights, transportation, and accommodation for company executives.

Job Role

  • Answering telephone calls, responding to queries, and replying to emails.
  • Preparing expense reports and office budgets.
  • Managing office supplies and ordering new supplies as needed.
  • Systematically filing important company documents.
  • Forwarding all correspondence, such as letters and packages, to staff members.
  • Scheduling meetings and booking conference rooms.
  • Hiring maintenance vendors to repair or replace damaged office equipment.
  • Assisting the HR department with job postings and interviews.





Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Business Management is advantageous.
  • Experience 2-5 years
  • Proven experience working in an office environment.
  • Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
  • Working knowledge of business management.
  • The ability to multitask.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Exceptional customer service skills.

Application Closing Date
20th December, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: estonecoy@yahoo.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.


14.) Managing Director

Location: Kano
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

  • We are looking for an experienced Managing Director to oversee business operations and provide strategic leadership. The Managing Director’s responsibilities include developing and implementing strategic plans and company policies, maintaining an open dialogue with stakeholders, and driving organizational success.

Job Role

  • Developing and executing business strategies to achieve short and long-term goals.
  • Reporting to the board, providing market insights and strategic advice.
  • Developing and implementing business plans to improve cost-efficiency.
  • Maintaining positive and trust-based relations with business partners, shareholders, and authorities.
  • Overseeing the company’s business operations, financial performance, investments, and ventures.
  • Supervising, guiding, and delegating executives in their duties.
  • Ensuring company policies and legal guidelines are clearly communicated.
  • Assessing, managing, and resolving problematic developments and situations.
  • Building and enhancing the company’s public profile at events, speaking engagements, etc.

Required Qualification

  • Degree in Business, Marketing or a related field with 5-10 years work experience.
  • Master’s degree preferred.
  • Extensive experience as a Managing Director or in a similar role.
  • Experience in developing and implementing strategic and business plans.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Able to excel in high-pressure situations.
  • Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2020

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV with the job title as subject of the mail to: estonecoy@yahoo.com


15.) Teacher

Location: Kano
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

  • We are looking for a teacher who will be responsible for preparing lesson plans and educating students at all levels. Their duties include assigning homework, grading tests, and documenting progress. Teachers must be able to instruct in a variety of subjects and reach students with engaging lesson plans.

Job Role

  • Develop and issue educational content including notes, tests, and assignments.
  • Supervise classes to ensure all students are learning in a safe and productive environment.
  • Organize supplies and resources for lectures and presentations.
  • Deliver personalized instruction to each student by encouraging interactive learning.
  • Plan and implement educational activities and events.
  • Ensure your classroom is clean and orderly.
  • Prepare and distribute periodic progress reports and semester report cards.
  • Attend parent-teacher meetings.
  • Evaluate and document students’ progress.
  • Allocate and grade homework, assignments, and tests.

Required Candidate Qualification

  • Bachelor’s degree in Teaching or relevant field.
  • A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience as a teacher.
  • In-depth knowledge of teaching methods and legal educational procedures.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
  • Well-organized with excellent leadership abilities.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV with the “Job title” as the subject of mail to: estonecoy@yahoo.com


16.) Banker

Location: Kano
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Field: Banking/Finance

Job Summary

  • We are looking for a client-oriented Banker to join a banking team. Your responsibilities will include working closely with clients to determine their banking needs, including discussing their financial requirements and providing financial advice, when necessary. You must be able to communicate effectively in order to serve and assist a variety of clients and you must be able to resolve issues quickly and successfully, in order to ensure client satisfaction.

Job Role

  • Signing on new clients and helping them through the onboarding process.
  • Managing client bank accounts, including opening and closing accounts, and overseeing transactions.
  • Processing deposits, payments, and withdrawals.
  • Authorizing and evaluating overdrafts and loans.
  • Handling other transactions, such as writing cashier checks or money orders, when necessary.
  • Recommending and explaining banking services and products to clients based on their needs.
  • Presenting and cross-selling banking services and products to existing and prospective clients.
  • Collaborating with other banking professionals to ensure high-quality client service.
  • Resolving client queries and complaints.
  • Performing administrative and clerical duties, such as data entry and filing, when necessary.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Sales or customer service experience preferred.
  • Working knowledge of retail banking practices, rules, and regulations.
  • Detailed understanding of banking services and products.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access), banking databases, and relevant software programs.
  • Superb numerical skills.
  • Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
  • Excellent communication, sales, and negotiation skills.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV with the job title as subject of the mail to: estonecoy@yahoo.com


17.) Client Service Manager

Location: Kano
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

  • We are looking for a Customer Care Managers or Client Relations Manager who will handle and resolve client queries, develop strategies for improving customer services, train other client services staff, authorize refunds on products, maintain business relationships with existing clients, and bring new clients on board.

Job Role

  • Develop effective communication platforms for clients and staff.
  • Inspire repeat-business from clients.
  • Conduct customer service workshops and presentations.
  • Monitor and measure client satisfaction.
  • Liaise with different departments about client queries.
  • Offer advice to clients on services and products.
  • Develop surveys and capture client information.
  • Participate in marketing campaigns.
  • Deal with client requests and troubleshoot problems.

Requirements

  • Business Degree or related qualification.
  • 2 – 3 years work experience.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to meet deadlines.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Calm, polite, and professional behavior.
  • Reliable and self-motivated.
  • General business knowledge.
  • High service orientation.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: estonecoy@yahoo.com using the “Job Title” as subject of the email.


18.) Construction Worker

Location: Kano
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

  • We are seeking a hard-working and reliable construction worker to join our team. You will participate in a variety of construction projects and follow construction plans and instructions from the site supervisor. Although experience isn’t essential, you will have to be physically fit and a fast learner.
  • To be successful in this position, you will work well as part of a team, enjoy working outdoors, and be able to perform strenuous physical tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Preparing construction sites, materials, and tools.
  • Loading and unloading of materials, tools, and equipment.
  • Removing debris, garbage, and dangerous materials from sites.
  • Assembling and breaking down barricades, temporary structures, and scaffolding.
  • Assisting contractors, e.g. electricians and painters, as required.
  • Assisting with transport and operation of heavy machinery and equipment.
  • Regulating traffic and erecting traffic signs.
  • Following all health and safety regulations.
  • Digging holes, tunnels, and shafts.
  • Mixing, pouring, and leveling concrete.

Job Requirements

  • Candidate should possess first Degree with 3-5 years work experience.
  • Similar work experience may be beneficial.
  • Licensure to work with hazardous materials may be required.
  • Willingness to undertake training if necessary.
  • Be mild-tempered and a team player.
  • Be healthy, strong, and fit.




Application Closing Date
15th December, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: estonecoy@yahoo.com with “Job title” as subject of the email.


19.) Project Manager

Location: Kano
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

  • Coordinating with cross discipline team members to make sure that all parties are on track with project requirements, deadlines, and schedules.
  • Meeting with project team members to identify and resolve issues.
  • Submitting project deliverables and ensuring that they adhere to quality standards.
  • Preparing status reports by gathering, analyzing and summarizing relevant information.
  • Establishing effective project communication plans and ensuring their execution.
  • Facilitating change requests to ensure that all parties are informed of the impacts on schedule and budget.
  • Coordinating the development of user manuals, training materials and other documents as needed to enable successful implementation and turnover of the process or system to the clients.
  • Identifying and developing new opportunities with clients.
  • Obtaining customer acceptance of project deliverables.
  • Managing customer satisfaction within project transition period.
  • Conducting post project evaluation and identifying successful and unsuccessful project elements.
  • ERP project oversight.

Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree or master degree in a related field.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
  • Proven experience in project management.
  • Ability to lead project teams of various sizes and see them through to completion.
  • Strong understanding of formal project management methodologies.
  • Experience as a construction project manager, IT project manager or ERP project manager.
  • Able to complete projects in a timely manner.
  • Understanding of ERP implementation.
  • Experience overseeing a construction project.
  • Budget management experience.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: estonecoy@yahoo.com with “Job title” as subject of the email.





20.) Journalist

Location: Kano

Job Description

  • We are on the lookout for a passionate Journalist to join our newsroom department. In addition to being a natural storyteller, the successful applicant must be able to demonstrate an ability to write investigative articles, feature stories, and analytical pieces.
  • The fearless candidates for this job should possess a talent and enthusiasm for digging out the real stories and uncovering the truth. To excel in this role, you should be friendly, self-motivated, and have exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Assess leads and pitch captivating story ideas to editors.
  • Ensure that you meet all regular and recurring deadlines.
  • Review and edit work for editorial approval.
  • Use all your findings to prepare clean, concise and factual articles.
  • Adhere to the ethical code of the profession.
  • Keep records off all notes, interviews, and audio files.
  • Create trustworthy relationships with contacts and sources for use in future research.
  • Keep up-to-date on the latest news developments by attending events, studying different papers, opinion pieces, and social media.
  • Collect, verify and decipher data.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, English or relevant field.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ working experience as a journalist or reporter.
  • Capable of maintaining an ethical and objective standard in reporting.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and accurately fact-check information.
  • Excellent observation and judgment skills.
  • Superb communication and networking skills, along with an aptitude to effectively extract information.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2020

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: estonecoy@yahoo.com with “Job title” as subject of the email.


21.) Content Writer

Location: Kano
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Responsibilities

  • Conducting in-depth research on industry-related topics in order to develop original content.
  • Developing content for blogs, articles, product descriptions, social media, and the company website.
  • Assisting the marketing team in developing content for advertising campaigns.
  • Proofreading content for errors and inconsistencies.
  • Editing and polishing existing content to improve readability.
  • Conducting keyword research and using SEO best practices to increase traffic to the company website.
  • Creating compelling headlines and body copy that will capture the attention of the target audience.
  • Identifying customers’ needs and recommending new content to address gaps in the company’s current content.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, English, Journalism, or related field.
  • Must have at least 2 years work experience.
  • Proven content writing or copywriting experience.
  • Working knowledge of content management systems.
  • Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
  • A portfolio of published articles.
  • Excellent writing and editing skills.
  • The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • The ability to handle multiple projects concurrently.
  • Effective communication skills.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: estonecoy@yahoo.com with “Job title” as the subject of the email.


22.) Healthcare Administrator

Location: Kano

Responsibilities

  • Monitor the department’s budget and prepare accurate reports about your findings.
  • Keep detailed records of medical and office supplies stock.
  • Inform employees of new policies and other changes.
  • Develop work schedules for all employees.
  • Coordinate with doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals to identify their issues and needs.
  • Respond to questions from doctors, nurses, and patients in a timely manner.
  • Ensure patient medical records are kept up to date.
  • Keep records of all expenses and recommend techniques to reduce costs.
  • Ensure all departments comply with the current healthcare laws and regulations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Health Care Administration, Business Administration or related field.
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a hospital administration position.
  • In-depth knowledge of healthcare regulations and medical terminology.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
  • Problem-solver with good time-management abilities.
  • Proven experience with administrative and accounting processes is a bonus.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2020.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: estonecoy@yahoo.com using the “Job Title” as the subject of the email.





23.) Advertising Manager

Location: Kano
Employment Type: Full-time

Advertising Manager Responsibilities

  • Overseeing advertising department operations and staff members.
  • Working with staff members, clients, or an ad agency to establish and meet projects goals and establish and enforce budgets and timelines.
  • Developing advertising strategies to increase buyer interest in products or services.
  • Monitoring project progress from planning to execution to ensure it remains focused and evaluate its effectiveness.
  • Negotiating contracts specifications and terms with clients or other external parties.
  • Initiating and directing research efforts.
  • Collecting and analyzing data and presenting it to other parties, including management and clients.
  • Participating in the hiring and evaluating employees within the advertising department.
  • Providing expert advice on marketing and advertising methods for new or existing products or services.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, or related field.
  • 2+ years of experience in a relevant field, management experience may be preferred.
  • Understanding of design and marketing principles and techniques.
  • Ability to develop strategies based on industry trends and developments.
  • Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills, especially when working with multiple projects/teams.
  • Excellent management, negotiation, listening, and verbal and written communication skills.
  • Decisiveness and strong problem-solving skills, especially under stress.
  • Ability to develop and maintain relationships.
  • Solid sales and presentation skills.
  • Additional skills, experience, or expertise may be strongly desired or required.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2020.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: estonecoy@yahoo.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.





24.) Real Estate Agent

Location: Nationwide
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

  • Generate client leads to buy, sell, and rent property.
  • Counsel clients on market conditions, prices, and mortgages.
  • Develop a competitive market price by comparing properties.
  • Create lists for real estate sale properties, with information location, features, square footage, etc.
  • Show properties to potential buyers and renters.
  • Present purchase offers to sellers.
  • Facilitate negotiations between buyers and sellers.
  • Review purchase contracts to ensure terms are met.
  • Promote properties with ads, listings, and open houses.
  • Prepare loyalty contracts, purchase agreements, rental agreements, deeds and other documents for each real estate transaction.
  • Maintain your real estate license and knowledge.

Requirements

  • Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree qualification.
  • Must be a licensed real estate agent.
  • Must be in good standing with the local Realtor board, or an inactive agent who can immediately move his/her license.
  • Experience with sales.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Good knowledge of the local property.
  • Possess a valid driver license.

Application Closing Date
20th December, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: estonecoy@yahoo.com with the “Job title” as the subject of the email.


25.) Receptionist

Location: Kano
Employment Type: Full-time

Receptionist Responsibilities

  • Greet clients and visitors with a positive, helpful attitude.
  • Assisting clients in finding their way around the office.
  • Announcing clients as necessary.
  • Helping maintain workplace security by issuing, checking and collecting badges as necessary and maintaining visitor logs.
  • Assisting with a variety of administrative tasks including copying, faxing, taking notes and making travel plans.
  • Preparing meeting and training rooms.
  • Answering phones in a professional manner, and routing calls as necessary.
  • Assisting colleagues with administrative tasks.
  • Performing ad-hoc administrative duties.
  • Answering, forwarding, and screening phone calls.
  • Sorting and distributing mail.
  • Hiring, managing and developing the junior administrative team.
  • Provide excellent customer service.
  • Scheduling appointments.

Receptionist Requirements

  • Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in related field with 1 – 3 years work experience.
  • Prior experience as a receptionist or in related field.
  • Consistent, professional dress and manner.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Good time management skills.
  • Experience with administrative and clerical procedures.
  • Able to contribute positively as part of a team, helping out with various tasks as required.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2020.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: estonecoy@yahoo.com using the “Job Title” as the subject of the email.

 


 




 


 

 





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Job Vacancies at Jobs at Ghana Institute of Journalism

Ghana Institute of Journalism is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Lecturer
2.) Legal Counsel

 

Ghana Institute of Journalism is a public university that provides specialized education in journalism and communication studies. GIJ is the first school of journalism established in Sub-Saharan Africa and has focused on journalism and communication education for sixty years.




 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Lecturer

  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
  • Location: Accra
  • Job Field: Education / Teaching 
  •  The successful candidate will be required to teach courses at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels and offer academic counselling and leadership to students

Qualification Required & Experience

  •  Possess a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD/DPhil) in Communication or a closely related academic area
  •  Must have some professional experience in the specific area
  •  Must have taught for a minimum of 3 years in a higher education institution
  •  Demonstrate interest in research and publishing

Method of Application

Interested applicants should submit their applications including 2 referees and a curriculum vitae to:

The Registrar
Ghana Institute of Journalism
P.O.Box GP 667,
Accra

Or email to:

info@gij.edu.gh





2.) Legal Counsel

  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
  • Location: Accra
  • Job Field: Law / Legal 

 A person seeking appointment as a Legal Counsel must be an individual who understands the university environment and the management of higher education in Ghana as well as higher education laws and national policies

Specific roles

  •  Head of the Legal Department of the Institute
  •  Serve as a the Chief legal adviser of the institute
  •  Act for the institute on all legal matters
  •  Vet and review all agreements and contracts of the institute
  •  Draft, review and interpret all agreements involving or concerning the institute
  •  Ensure that the institute complies with all national legislayion and regulations on higher education
  •  Liaise with external solicitors where required
  •  Assist in the conduct of all disciplinary processes in the institute
  •  Attend committee and other meetings as designated
  •  Represent or ensure appropriate representation in all dispute resolution proceedings
  •  Conduct all external relations that have legal implications on behalf of the institute
  •  Discharge any other assignments that shall be deemed necessary for the legal department to perform

Qualification Required & Experience

  •  Must possess a minimum of LLM from a recognized University
  •  Be at least 8 years at the BAR and a member of the Ghana Bar Association
  •  Have a minimum of 5 years working experience. (Experience in a higher education environment will be an added advantage)
  •  Have strong administrative and managerial competence
  •  Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  •  Be computer literate

Method of Application

Interested applicants should submit their applications including 2 referees and a curriculum vitae to:

The Registrar
Ghana Institute of Journalism
P.O.Box GP 667,
Accra

Or email to:

info@gij.edu.gh

 


 




 


 

 





Urgent Recruitment at African Economic Congress – 3 Positions

African Economic Congress is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Freelance Economic / Editorial Writer
2.) Freelance Magazine Editor
3.) Brand Manager

 

African Economic Congress is a social enterprise that focuses on the growth and improvement of the African economy by facilitating conversations that bring about change across board.




 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Freelance Economic / Editorial Writer

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Volunteer

Job Brief

  • We are looking for a Freelance Content Writer to join our editorial team to add his / her contributions and enrich our magazine andwebsitewith new original articles.
  • Content Writer responsibilities include conducting thorough research on industry-related topics, generating ideas for new content types and proofreading articles before publication. If you’re familiar with producing online content and have an eye for detail, we’d like to meet you. Feel free to share samples of your work or portfolio of your published articles, along with your application.
  • Ultimately, you’ll deliver quality writing pieces that appeal to our audiences, attract customers and boost brand awareness.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing, Journalism, Communication Studies, or adjacent field.
  • Prior writing experience, preferably as a Freelancer.
  • Portfolio of completed works.
  • Own a personal or laptop computer.
  • Familiarity with mainstream word processing software.
  • Excellent communication and time management skills.
  • Capacity to work with minimal supervision.
  • Self-motivated, disciplined approach to work.




Application Closing Date
30th November, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and Work Portfolio to: internship@aecongress.org using the “Job title” as subject of the email.


2.) Freelance Magazine Editor

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Volunteer

Job Description

  • We are lookong for a freelance / volunteer editor to perform a variety of editorial duties, such as laying out, indexing, and revising content of written materials, in preparation for final publication of a leading economic / finance magazine with an African coverage.

Responsibilities

  • Rewrite copy from writers
  • Modify written content from writers
  • Develop a content calendar
  • Develop ideas for content
  • Oversee content production
  • Create highly shareable content
  • Adhere to journalism best practices
  • Assign projects and monitor deadlines

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or English with 4-20 years work experience.
  • Strong writing and proofreading skills
  • Experience with content management systems
  • Ability to meet the necessary budget
  • Great attention to detail
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to give constructive feedback
  • Conceptual creative abilities
  • Ability to create stories

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and Work Portfolio to: internship@aecongress.org with the title “Freelance Editor”.


3.) Brand Manager

Location: Asokoro, Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Brief

  • We are looking for an experienced Brand Manager to help us build our brand and raise brand awareness.
  • You’ll work across all levels and departments of our organization to find what makes us unique and communicate it to the world.





Responsibilities

  • Analyze brand positioning and consumer insights
  • Shape and communicate our vision and mission
  • Translate brand elements into plans and go-to-market strategies
  • Manage a team of marketing people working on brand initiatives
  • Lead creative development to motivate the target audience to “take action”
  • Establish performance specifications, cost and price parameters, market applications and sales estimates
  • Measure and report performance of all marketing campaigns, and assess ROI and KPIs
  • Monitor market trends, research consumer markets and competitors’ activities
  • Oversee new and ongoing marketing and advertising activities
  • Monitor product distribution and consumer reactions
  • Devise innovative growth strategies
  • Align the company around the brand’s direction, choices and tactics

Requirements

  • Proven working experience as Brand Manager or Associate Brand Manager
  • Proven ability to develop brand and marketing strategies and communicate recommendations to executives
  • Experience in identifying target audiences and devising effective campaigns
  • Excellent understanding of the full marketing mix
  • Strong analytical skills partnered with a creative mind
  • Data-driven thinking and an affinity for numbers
  • Outstanding communication skills
  • Up-to-date with latest trends and marketing best practices
  • Degree in Marketing or a related field.
  • 4 – 15 years Experience.

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2020.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and previous work portfolio to: internship@aecongress.org with the title “Brand Officer” as the subject of the email.

 


 




 


 

 





Urgent Recruitment at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) – 9 Positions

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Project Coordinator – CIP
2.) Journalist
3.) Phlebotomist
4.) Dietary Intake Interviewer
5.) Laboratorian
6.) Field Supervisor
7.) Interviewer
8.) Lead Anthropometrist
9.) Head of IT and Data Management

 

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.




 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Project Coordinator – CIP

Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2020-026
Location: Jos, Plateau
Recruitment Type: National (1-year renewable contract)

Overview

  • The project aims to support Irish potato seed system in Nigeria by building local capacity of the public and private sector to supply adequate amounts of quality seed, while supporting smallholder farmers in maximizing their investments in seed through building capacity in on-farm seed quality management, good agricultural practices for improving soil health and fertility, and storage.





Duties
Project management:

  • Learn the project proposal to fully understand and internalize the entire project mission and be ready to contribute as an important member of the team towards meeting the set goals at scale in an effective, sustainable and cost-effective manner.
  • Develop and maintain plans to support the project including analyses of task, schedules and resources needed’.
  • Under the guidance of your supervisors develop a detailed work plan for yourself and diligently implement it to achieve the set goals and targets by identifying, enrolling, handholding and monitoring suitable project partners for various activities in the potato value chain.
  • Liaise with the supervisor to ensure that activities are completed on time within budget and meet quality standard which will include developing and implementing plans for monitoring project progress as well as scheduling project meetings.
  • Oversee day-to-day management and implementation of the project activities in close collaboration with Green innovation centers for the agriculture and food sector (GIAE) teams and project partners.
  • Facilitate the implementation of project activities in the project area and participate in the monitoring of progress made towards achieving project set goals and outputs.
  • Provide support to public and private sector partners and ensure that they are fully and actively engaged.
  • Establish good linkages with CIP and IITA Nigeria to ensure that administrative support is provided for fiduciary services such as procurement and financial management.
  • Establish and maintain good working relationship with government extension service, research stations, NGO partners, and farmer groups.
  • In close consultation and collaboration with the Green innovation centers for the agriculture and food sector (GIAE) teams ensure that capacity is developed in all needed areas for various stakeholders within the potato value chain.
  • Ensure that quarterly and annual consolidated technical and financial project reports are prepared and submitted to the program management office on schedule.
  • Present the activities, results, impacts and outcomes of the project at professional, donor and other stakeholders’ meetings.
  • Document lessons learned and best practices on the project development, implementation, and oversight activities.
  • Proactively take responsibility to ensure safety of humans and property at all times and implement the project activities in timely manner in keeping with the budgets allocated.
  • Be entrepreneurial and proactive in identifying new opportunities, partners and strategies towards enhancing the overall project deliverables towards meeting the organizational and donor expectations.
  • Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor to meet the objectives of the value chain.
  • Apart from working towards achieving this project goals, be an ambassador for CIP and strive to position CIP as a GoTo partner for GIZ, other donors and for the National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS) partners in all things related to potato.

Technical Competencies:

  • Capacity building of public and private partners on early generation seed potato production to field multiplication and bulking using rapid multiplication technologies such as aeroponics, sand hydroponics and apical rooted cuttings.
  • Demonstration and training of potato on-farm seed management, soil fertility and other key agronomic practices and innovations.
  • Field bulking, testing, and identification of candidate CIP late-blight resistant varieties for Nigerian national registration.
  • Providing technical assistance to the national program, when requested and within the limits of available resources, in disease detection for seed certification schemes, in tissue culture for early generation seed production.
  • Development and advocacy for locally adapted protocols and schemes for seed quality assurance to the federal and state level agency.
  • Design and implement wide-scale farmer extension materials, briefs, scripts for cartoons and videos, including through innovative use of ICTs platform.
  • Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Country Team Leader or senior members of the organizations.

Qualifications

  • MSc in Agriculture or Agricultural related discipline with minimum of ten (10) years’ related experience in a project coordination, implementation and management and six years (6) of practical experience on Irish potato seed system, good agricultural practices, seed storage, potato pest and disease are must.

Competencies
The ideal candidate must have:

  • Excellent and demonstrated ability to write, publish, and disseminate technical reports, success stories, and promotional materials.
  • Excellent project management, leadership, interpersonal and team building skills.
  • Experience on project coordination with stakeholder engagement.
  • Organizational, planning and budget management experience.
  • Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in a cross-cultural environment.
  • Ability and willingness to travel and work in resource-poor, rural areas.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Remuneration
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Application Closing Date
26th November 2020.

Method of Application
Interested applicants should complete the online application attaching detailed Cover letter and Curriculum Vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format. The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include the applicant’s current or previous direct Supervisor, professional colleague and evidence of current remuneration package.

Click here to apply online

Click here for more information (PDF)

Note: IITA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce. While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.





2.) Journalist

Financing Agreement reference: P- Z1-A00-016
Location: Nigeria
Project ID No.: 2100155036067
Consultancy Services: Short-Term Individual Journalist

Backgound
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is implementing the TAAT Livestock Compact financed through a grant from the African Development Bank towards the cost of the Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) Program and intends to apply part of the proceeds for this grant to facilitate payment for a Short-Term Individual Journalist to capture case stories and pictures, where TAAT Livestock Compact High-Quality Cassava Peels (HQCP) machines have been installed in Ofu LGA of Kogi State and Atiba, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, both in Nigeria.

Job Descriptions

  • The Journalist is expected to find out about the evolution of the cooperatives / groups in those locations by asking and documenting responses to questions like; how did the cooperatives begin? What is the composition of members, number, sex, gender, and their roles? Do they have affiliations with any other associations in the state or nationally? What were their motivation and objectives for starting? What kinds of machines did they have before Synergos / TAAT intervention? What are their main products?. How many tons of Cassava do they process each day/week? Is there seasonal variation in their production? What preparations or input did they need to make to receive TAAT support? Have they received help from any other Organisation?, if so what form have these taken – cash, grant, training, or machines.? Etc.
  • The Journalist will also find out about the operation of the machines by asking and documenting responses to questions like who are the machine operators? How many persons in this cooperative have been trained to operate the machine? Have they trained any other individuals or cooperatives on the use of the machine? How many hours on average per day are the machines working? What quantity (tons) of Cassava peels are they processing per day/week? What quantity of HQCP mash (tons / kg) are they producing per day / week? How much extra income have they realized per production cycle? Does the income belong to the cooperative or to individuals? What is their source of water? How do they dispose of the wastewater from processing the HQCP? What specific benefits has the donation of the HQCP machines has on their lives and income? Who are the buyers or markets for the HQCP mash? What specific challenges have they faced in using the machine and so on.
  • The assignment will also require interviews and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with members of the cooperative; 2 or 3 women / men cooperative members (include at least one woman among those to be interviewed to get a personal angle of the story; other Stakeholders e.g. Synergos, TAAT Compact, ILRI.
  • The journalist will also visit the household of the selected man / woman interviewed to be able to capture some important family size, source of income, importance of HQCP machine etc. insights.
  • General assessment of the HQCP production environment will be required. This assessment will show for instance, is this group the only one producing cassava products in the area? If not, who are the other processors within 30-50 Km radius of this cooperative? etc

Job Requirements

  • The desired candidate, who must be based in Nigeria, should possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, or a closely related field with at least 5 years of relevant experience in in the areas of the assignment.
  • The desired candidate should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills in English language with a good working knowledge of the local languages in the two locations, demonstrated ability to conduct interviews, write, publish success stories, and take feature pictures.

Application Closing Date
17th November, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Expression of Interest (EOI), including their detailed CV, Letter of Motivation detailing past related experience similar to this assignment and samples of previous reports written, pictures, website of work or other experience similar to this type of assignment.

Expressions of interest should be delivered by email or hard copies to the address below:
Attn: Chrysantus Akem; PhD
TAAT Program Coordinator | Program Management Unit,
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, www.iita.org
Headquarters & West Africa Hub
PMB 5320, Oyo Road, Ibadan 200001, Oyo State, Nigeria

International Mailing Address: IITA, Carolyn House, 26 Dingwall Road, Croydon, CR93EE, UK
Email: C.Akem@cgiar.org

Click here for more information (PDF)


3.) Phlebotomist

Ref: STS2020 – 002
Locations: 6 Geo-Political Zones, Nigeria
Duration: December 2020 – June 2021
Recruitment Type: National (Short-term Contract)

Duties

  • Collect biological samples from respondents inappropriate sample collection tubes.
  • Identify and confirm respondents properly using the unique ID.
  • Label collected samples with unique ID and date.
  • Use the best method for drawing blood depending on the respondent.
  • Be friendly, courteous and sympathetic when it comes to working with respondents.
  • Always keep the workstation well-organized.
  • Adhere to all relevant health and safety standards while working.
  • Adhere to all cold chain related standards.
  • Provide daily progress update to the field supervisor.
  • Ensure that all collected samples are delivered in good condition to the laboratory technicians daily.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s in Medicine (Health Science), Laboratory Science / Technology, Human Nutrition, or Nursing.
  • An employee of state or federal government with the above qualifications can also apply.
  • Proven experience as a Phlebotomist or Phlebotomy Technician.
  • Experience with surveys and data collection that include blood collection (e.g.: HIV survey, etc.) is also an added advantage.

Competencies
The ideal candidate must:

  • Be experienced in pediatric phlebotomy.
  • Be a trained Phlebotomist / Nurse with experience in collecting and labelling blood samples.
  • Fluency in English and at least one local language spoken in the assigned zone are required.
  • Have excellent communication skills.




Application Closing Date
17th November, 2020.

Method of Application
Interested applicants should complete the online application attaching detailed Cover letter and Curriculum Vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format. The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include the applicant’s current or previous direct Supervisor, professional colleague and evidence of current remuneration package.

Click here to apply online

Click here for more information (PDF)

Note: IITA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce. While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


4.) Dietary Intake Interviewer

Ref: STS2020 – 002
Locations: 6 Geo-Political Zones, Nigeria
Duration: December 2020 – June 2021
Recruitment Type: National (Short-term Contract)

Duties

  • Obtain verbal or written consent before each survey component is started.
  • Familiarize himself/herself with the food and recipe listings in advance for the i24-hr recall.
  • Study the SOPs and questionnaire, follow the guidelines and instructions strictly to collect quality data.
  • Follow the interview instructions from the training and those embedded within the tablet to obtain high data quality.
  • Conduct pre-training of respondents.
  • Collect survey data by completing the 24-hr recall as described during the training using the tablet provided and in the right order.
  • Synchronize data collected regularly by connecting to the dashboard through the internet.
  • Maintain good quality data collection as much as possible by diligent work, strictly following standard procedures in conducting the interviews and recording answers, and by professional conduct.
  • Report each day’s activity and challenges to the supervisor

Qualifications

  • HND / BSc in Nutrition, Food Science / Technology, Community Development or Public Health. An employee of State or Federal Government with above qualifications can also apply.

Competencies
The ideal candidate must:

  • Be experience as an interviewer in surveys
  • Be proficient in using tablet-based data collection
  • Be familiar with working in rural Nigeria
  • Be fluent in English and at least one local language spoken in the assigned zone are required.
  • Be candidates from different States in the zone and residing in those States highly preferred
  • Have ability to live or work in a rural environment when necessary
  • Have excellent communication skills and outgoing personality
  • Be available to work all days of the week.

Application Closing Date
17th November, 2020.

Method of Application
Interested applicants should complete the online application attaching detailed Cover letter and Curriculum Vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format. The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include the applicant’s current or previous direct Supervisor, professional colleague and evidence of current remuneration package.

Click here to apply online

Click here for more information (PDF)

Note: IITA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce. While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.





5.) Laboratorian

Ref. No: STS2020 – 002
Locations: 6 Geo-Political Zones, Nigeria
Recruitment Type: National (Short-term Contract)
Duration: December 2020 – June 2021

Duties

  • Set up and sanitize workspace.
  • Assist in the taking of anthropometry measurements.
  • Process collected samples including centrifugation and aliquoting samples.
  • Analyze samples using point-of-care machine and rapid diagnostic test kits while adhering strictly to the SOP.
  • Good knowledge of parasite identification and proficiency in microscopy.
  • Pack and transport biological samples to a temporary storage facility.
  • Record all data and results in specified forms (paper or electronic) with accuracy.
  • Always keep the workstation well-organized.
  • Adhere to all relevant health and safety standards while working.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors in Medicine, medical laboratory science/technology. An employee of state or federal government with above qualifications can also apply and must have a current practice license.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

  • Have experience with packing, transporting, and shipping biological samples
  • Have experience with surveys and data collection with blood collection (e.g.: HIV survey, etc.).

Application Closing Date
17th November, 2020.

Method of Application
Interested applicants should complete the online application attaching detailed cover letter and Curriculum Vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format. The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include the applicant’s current or previous direct Supervisor or professional colleague and evidence of current remuneration package.

Click here to apply online

Click here for more information (PDF)

Note: IITA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce. While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


6.) Field Supervisor

Ref: STS2020 – 002
Locations: 6 Geo-Political Zones, Nigeria
Recruitment Type: National (Short-term Contract)
Duration: December 2020 – June 2021




Duties

  • Ensure adherence to quality control procedures on day to day survey results.
  • Check on completeness, logic, and skip pattern on questionnaires.
  • Check on safe and adequate collection of biological samples, cold chain, and sample processing daily.
  • Make sure equipment and labels are appropriately used.
  • Work with local guides to identify respondents.
  • Prepare for fieldwork as well as provide the teams with all required survey materials.
  • Coordinate day to day activities and oversee the work performance of the team members.
  • Address all interviewers’ concerns as they arise.
  • Conduct step down trainings where necessary.
  • S/he must be able to address medical emergencies, and risk associated with blood collection.
  • Control data quality by checking for errors during interviewing and measurements daily and after the interview every week.
  • Monitor the use of field equipment, ensuring that they are kept in good working order and that problems are reported promptly and provide replacement materials.
  • Monitor team progress and support in addressing/escalating challenges as necessary.
  • Investigate high levels of non-responsiveness among interview teams.
  • Keep the interview teams on schedule.
  • Report to the zonal coordinator within his/her assigned geopolitical zone.

Qualifications

  • Master’s in Health Sciences, Medicine, Medical Laboratory Science / Technology, Human Nutrition, or Nursing. An employee of state or federal government with above qualifications can also apply. Previous survey experience (e.g.: NDHS, MICS, SMART, NAIIS, etc.) as team lead is preferred.

Competencies
The ideal candidate must:

  • Be proficient in using tablet-based data collection
  • Be familiar with working in rural Nigeria
  • Be fluent in English and at least one local language spoken in the assigned zone are required.
  • Excellent communication skill is essential to team members, other team leads, and zone survey coordinators.

Application Closing Date
17th November, 2020.

Method of Application
Interested applicants should complete the online application attaching detailed Cover letter and Curriculum Vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format. The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include the applicant’s current or previous direct Supervisor or professional colleague and evidence of current remuneration package.

Click here to apply online

Click here for more information (PDF)

Note: IITA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce. While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


7.) Interviewer

Ref: STS2020 – 002
Location: 6 Geo-Political Zones
Recruitment Type: National (Short-term Contract)
Duration: December 2020 – June 2021




Duties

  • Obtain verbal or written consent before commencing the interview.
  • Collect data and biomarker samples from respondents.
  • Synchronize data collected regularly by connecting to the dashboard through the internet.
  • Study the SOPs and questionnaire to collect quality data.
  • Follow the interview instructions from the training to obtain high quality data.
  • Maintain good quality data collection as much as possible by diligent work, strictly following standard procedures in conducting the interviews and recording answers, and by professional conduct.
  • Provide daily progress update to the field supervisor.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s in Medicine (Health Science), Laboratory Science / Technology, Human Nutrition, or Nursing.
  • An employee of state or federal government with above qualifications can also apply.
  • Experience in surveys and data collection in public health is an added advantage.

Competencies
The ideal candidate must:

  • Be proficient in using tablet-based data collection
  • Have familiarity working in rural Nigeria
  • Be fluent in English and at least one local language spoken in the assigned zone are required.

Application Closing Date
17th November, 2020.

Method of Application
Interested applicants should complete the online application attaching detailed Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format. The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include the applicant’s current or previous direct Supervisor or professional colleague and evidence of current remuneration package.

Click here to apply online

Click here for more information (PDF)

Note: IITA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce. While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


8.) Lead Anthropometrist

Ref: STS2020 – 002
Locations: 6 Geo-Political Zones, Nigeria
Recruitment Type: National (Short-term Contract)
Duration: December, 2020 – June, 2021




Duties

  • Explain clearly the anthropometry procedures and measurements to be taken, the role of the caretaker and what is expected of the caretaker and child(ren).
  • Take length/height and weight measurements.
  • Complete the required questionnaires and forms as set out in the CAPI, including how to determine the date of birth of the child properly.
  • Maintain and calibrate the equipment and report any issues immediately to the field supervisor.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine, Medical Laboratory Science / Technology. An employee of state or federal government with the above qualifications can also apply and must have a current practice license.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

  • Have experience with packing, transporting, and shipping biological samples
  • Have experience with surveys and data collection with blood collection (e.g.: HIV survey, etc.).

Application Closing Date
17th November, 2020.

Method of Application
Interested applicants should complete the online application attaching detailed Cover letter and Curriculum Vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format. The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include the applicant’s current or previous direct Supervisor, professional colleague and evidence of current remuneration package.

Click here to apply online

Click here for more information (PDF)

Note:

  • IITA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce
  • While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.





9.) Head of IT and Data Management

Ref. No: DDG-CS/HIT/DM/10/20
Location: Ibadan, Oyo

Details

  • The Head of IT and Data Management will be responsible for coordinating, planning, and leading IT and Data Management in IITA. The candidate will have to lead and coordinate the Business Information Systems, Infrastructure and Telecoms, and Data Management teams, all led by experienced managers.
  • (S)he is also expected to represent IITA on ‘One CGIAR’ IT platforms and work in close collaboration with CGIAR IT colleagues to implement shared IT services to the benefit of IITA, our research, and services.
  • We are thus looking for a highly technical skilled, experienced, flexible, and motivated leader, a people person with excellent interpersonal skills, who can bring our IT and Data Management to international standards, and to provide excellent services for our users.
  • The Head of IT and Data Management reports to the Deputy Director General for Corporate Services.

Position Responsibilities
The Head of IT and Data Management will:

  • Lead and coordinate the overall information technology (IT) infrastructure of IITA.
  • On the software: provide guidance, fine-tuning, integration, stabilizing of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERPs) and other applications.
  • On the hardware infrastructure: lead final stages of disaster recovery, standardization of regional hubs and stations as well as provide general strategic oversight.
  • On Data Management: lead institutionalization of this function and bring this up/maintain to CGIAR standards. This includes working with research projects, knowledge management/communication teams, and other institutional leaders on sustaining the Big Data initiatives of CGIAR.
  • Liaise as relevant with technology service providers.
  • Take part in the CGIAR ICT Community of Practice to leverage collaborative IT services and infrastructure across the System and introduce shared IT services to IITA.
  • Act as the principal administrator and ensure the maintenance of the Organization’s information technology systems, including: ERPs; custom applications; software installations; license management; server set up and management; database administration; network, printers, audio/video conferencing and mobile phone support; deployment of equipment; management of inventories; disaster recovery; general computer support and periodic security vulnerability assessments.
  • Manage and lead the IT and Data management teams, including management of staff, communicating job expectations, and appraising staff performance, to provide a conducive work environment, ensuring efficient and proactive support across the Institute.
  • Coordinate user training/capacity building on business applications and use of systems for both IT staff and users across the institute.
  • Develop and update IT policies, processes and procedures, and ensure they are properly documented. Special attention should be given to Cyber Security safety guidelines, policies, and procedures.
  • Undertake such other job-related duties as may be requested by the Supervisor.

Educational Qualifications

  • The candidate should have a minimum of MSc or equivalent degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.





Core Competencies:

  • Relevant work experience of at least 10 years, in an international, multicultural organization or company.
  • Expertise in at least two of the three team areas.
  • Excellent working knowledge of computer systems, security, network and systems administration, databases and data storage systems, data management, and phone systems.
  • Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
  • Firm grasp on IT infrastructure and operations best practices.
  • Understanding and knowledge of risk culture in IT systems and cyber security.
  • Strong technical skills, preferably on the software side, and knowledge of Oracle (financials, supply chain, project management and M&E) and/or Dynamics (payroll and HR) ERPs will be an advantage.
  • Good working experience of agricultural ontology, knowledge of application development lifecycle, and experience in open access and open data along with FAIR data concept, would be an advantage.
  • Gender, Diversity and Inclusion awareness and strong cultural awareness.
  • Strong problem solving and project management skills.
  • Fluency in English; working knowledge of French would be an advantage.

General information
The contract will be for an initial period of three years. IITA offers an internationally competitive remuneration package paid in US Dollars.

Application Closing Date
The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Method of Application
Interested applicants should complete the online application attaching detailed Cover letter and Curriculum Vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format. Covering letter which should address how the candidate’s background/experience relates to the specific duties of the position applied for, curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three professional referees (which must include either the Head of the applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior at his/her present or former place of work). The application should be addressed to the Head, Human Resources Service.

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Note: IITA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce
While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.