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Solicitation No.: 72062020R10022
Location: Abuja, Nigeria with possible travel as stated in the Statement of Duties.
Period Of Performance (Inclusive Of Options): Five (5) years renewable,
estimated to start o/a March 2021.
Eligible Offerors: Open to Cooperating Country National (Nigerians only).
Security Level Required: CCNPSC Clearance

• This position is established as Acquisition and Assistance Specialist “Ladder” position, which includes positions at the FSN-9 Acquisition and Assistance Specialist (Entry Level), FSN-10 Acquisition and Assistance Specialist (Intermediate Level), and the full performance level of FSN-11 Acquisition and Assistance Specialist (Full Performance Level).

At the full performance level, the CCN PSC will perform the following general duties:

• The Specialist (Full Performance Level/FPL) is responsible for providing professional level acquisition and assistance (A&A) support to Mission Technical Offices, DO Teams, and any designated regional clients. USAID programs are diverse and multi-sectoral. The Specialist is required to guide designated Technical Offices, and/or DO Teams, through acquisition and assistance processes to support a variety of activities. These activities are implemented through complex A&A mechanisms, including but not limited to purchase orders, competitively negotiated contracts, task orders, cooperative agreements, Interagency Agreements (IAA), and sole source or limited competition awards, requiring the Specialist to be expert with regard to the full range of USAID instruments.
• The Specialist coordinates the development of A&A objectives for assigned portfolios, taking primary responsibility for all phases of the A&A process for complex actions. The Specialist performs complete A&A transactions for complex activities. The Specialist provides guidance and mentoring to junior-level staff, trainees, procurement technicians, and assistants on basic principles of USG and USAID acquisition, assistance, general A&A management, A&A policy direction, new/changed procurement policies, etc., as required. The Specialist is eligible for temporary duty (TDY) travel to the US, or to other Missions abroad, to participate in the “Foreign Service National” Fellowship Program, in accordance with USAID policy.
• The Specialist (FPL) must fully understand the USG laws, regulations, policies and procedures governing each type of A&A mechanism, and to apply these requirements to make recommendations to the supervisor regarding the appropriate instrument type for the situation at hand.
• The Specialist works independently in the selection of the appropriate A&A instrument types to meet the Mission’s needs, and accurately applies United States Government (USG) A&A laws, regulations, policies, and procedures governing each type of instrument.
• The Specialist has advanced knowledge of the procedures for acquisition of goods, for managing personal services and non-personal services contracting actions and managing and awarding assistance agreements.
• The Specialist (FPL) performs his/her assignments independently, seeking the guidance of the Contracting/Agreement Officer (CO/AO) for the most complex activities. The Specialist works directly with technical specialists/activity managers in DO Teams throughout the Mission and/or the Region, assisting in the preparation of annual A&A plans, clear and concise statements of work/statements of objectives/program Specialists/Officers. The Specialist documentation. The Specialist provides well supported guidance to technical specialists/activity managers pertaining to their A&Arelated responsibilities and procedures.

Specific duties include:

• Pre-Award Duties: The Specialist assists the Technical/DO Teams with A&A planning and advises on the selection of the appropriate A&A mechanisms to achieve program objectives. The Specialist collects and analyzes data, and prepares and updates tracking tools in order to monitor pending actions; works with clients to assist in the preparation of justifications, waivers, deviations, and other necessary approvals, as needed; and, reviews GLAAS Requisitions (REQs) for completeness and clarity before endorsing them to the CO/AO.
• The Specialist conducts pre-award activities for highly complex competitive solicitations, assisting technical personnel in the preparation of required descriptions of proposed activities, including SOWs, specifications, and program descriptions.
• The Specialist applies a high degree of judgment and analysis when deciding among and between competing and often conflicting regulations and objectives, where the activities involved include multi-million-dollar issues, often with significant political and/or legal implications. The Specialist works with the requiring office to develop evaluation criteria and determine the extent of advertising required.
• The Specialist prepares Requests for Proposal and Notices of Funding Opportunities for review by the CO/AO. The Specialist ensures compliance with FAR and AIDAR advertisement requirements, including publication of synopses and solicitations.
• The Specialist responds to offeror/applicant questions during the proposal submission phase; and, determines the need for, and prepares, clarifying amendments as required for solicitation documents. As necessary, the Specialist holds pre-bid or consultative meetings with potential partners to fully explain the Agency’s needs and discusses solicitation documents.
• The Specialist evaluates applications and offers for responsiveness to particular solicitations, guides DO Teams in the review of the applications or proposals, and obtains reports and references, ensuring that any past performance of the offeror is relevant and of a high quality.
• The Specialist develops pre-negotiation cost objectives for approval by the CO/AO. The Specialist performs analysis of cost issues, considering economic conditions and factors of material, labor, and transportation costs; examines cost and pricing data submitted by offerors, to substantiate direct and indirect costs and profit; determines reasonableness of costs submitted; ensures data provided is consistent with USAID requirements on eligible geographic sources, and that salary structures are consistent with Agency policy; and, identifies circumstances that may require a waiver/deviation. The Specialist analyzes cost proposals and technical scores from technical evaluation committees; and, based on the analysis, makes a recommendation to the Contracting Officer/Regional Contracting Officer to establish the competitive range.
• The Specialist negotiates with potential awardees; documents negotiations in writing; recommends the selected contractor/recipient; and, prepares contract files to include making required certifications and determinations necessary for each A&A action.
• The Specialist leads pre-award assessment surveys of potential contractors or recipients, ensuring that offerors have adequate management, accounting, personnel, and procurement systems, and appropriate corporate leadership, resources, and quality control systems to satisfactorily carry out contracts, in order to ensure eligibility prior to an award being made.
• The Specialist prepares award documents that accurately reflect all discussions and provisions relevant to the type of award mechanism to be implemented. The Specialist organizes and conducts orientation meetings with selected contractors, to ensure that mobilization efforts will be conducted efficiently, and that all terms and conditions of A&A instruments are clear and well understood by all parties. The Specialist provides support in debriefings to unsuccessful offerors.
• Post-Award Duties: The Specialist monitors performance as required by the terms and conditions of the award, through reviews of performance and reviews of financial reports. The Specialist administers the awards in his/her assigned developmental portfolio, monitoring funding levels and preparing incremental funding modifications; works with CO/AO and CORs/AORs to assure targets/milestones are set and being met (or that remedial action is taken), and that the overall goals of the activity are met.
• The Specialist ensures timely submission of technical progress reports, and works with the COR to develop Contractor Performance Assessment Reports (CPARs) that are consistent with implementation progress and performance; makes periodic visits to contractor work sites, and represents the Office at performance-related meetings; assists any client Missions to develop appropriate indicators for work plans and contract documents; ensures contractors are fully compliant with performance standards contained in the Contract, and seeks corrective action in cases of non-compliance; expedites Change Orders or revisions when circumstances require it; and, issues ‘show cause’ or ‘cure notices,’ and/or recommends termination of contracts for default or for convenience, and negotiates termination settlements.
• The Specialist analyzes and takes action to resolve procurement system review and audit findings, such as cost items questioned or unresolved; supports recommendations with detailed analysis of each cost, category, or element as necessary; prepares necessary documents to resolve all aspects of audits, questioned or ineligible costs, and accounting issues; and, presents documentation to the CO/AO for signature.
• Award Closeout: The Specialist reviews completed (after physical completion) contract files to determine that all contractual actions are satisfied, and that there are no pending administrative actions to be resolved; ensures that all file documents are signed, that there are no litigation actions pending, and that the contract is complete in every respect and ready to be closed; and, ensures that contracts nearing anniversaries or completion have a completed performance report from the COR/AOR, and submits reports to the Contractor for comment.
• The Specialist conducts closeout of acquisition and assistance awards (i.e., contracts, task orders, grants, cooperative agreements) after completion. This includes ensuring contract audits are conducted in a timely manner, preparing performance documentation, and resolving outstanding issues noted in audits.

Physical Demands:

• The work requested does not involve undue physical demands.

Minimum Qualifications Required For This Position
Full Performance Level (FSN-11):

• Education: Possession of a Baccalaureate Degree or the equivalent of a four-year US college/university (or equivalency accreditation if a non-US institution) degree is required. Note: Additional education will NOT be substituted for Experience.
• Prior Work Experience: A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in acquisition and assistance, development assistance, or a position that requires closely related skills, such as program management, law, or financial management, is required. One year of this experience must have been gained working in a position equivalent to no less than the next lower level of FSN responsibility in this or an occupation that requires similar skills, within a USG organization, the Host Government, the private sector, or within an international or donor organization. Note: Additional experience will NOT be substituted for Education.
• Language Proficiency: ADS 438 and Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) Level 4 (advanced professional proficiency, speaking and reading; English and local language proficiency (if appropriate), both oral and written, is required.
• Job Knowledge: Knowledge of public and/or private-sector business processes is required. Professional level knowledge of USG A&A regulations and policies, and/or knowledge and understanding of how to execute and administer a complex acquisition and assistance portfolio is required, particularly as it relates to acquisition through methods of negotiation, sealed bidding, simplified acquisition procedures, and that result in standard and established contract types. A professional level of knowledge of host-country and regional markets pertaining to program/project/activity requirements for services and commodities, and a good knowledge and understanding of US/local market and pricing methods is required.
• Skills and Abilities: The ability to independently plan and administer complex A&A activities and provide A&A support for Agency programs and projects in a timely manner, is required. The ability to apply contracting and assistance regulations, procedures, and policies to complex acquisition and assistance programs, is required. Ability to manage the competition phase of new agreements and contracts and to perform cost or price analysis in both a competitive and non-competitive environment is required. Skill in solving practical problems relating to A&A is required. An ability to deal effectively with mid- to high-level representatives of the US, local, and Regional business community, and with colleagues in USAID Missions and/or host governments throughout the Region, is required. Skill in the use of most elements of the Microsoft Business suite is required. Good analytical, negotiating, and time management skills, along with strong proofreading skills and attention to detail, are required. The ability to work calmly, tactfully, and effectively under pressure is essential, as well as the ability to maintain strict CONFIDENTIALITY, and meet all STANDARDS OF CONDUCT/ETHICS STANDARDS in accordance with US law throughout all phases of the A&A process, is required.

Intermediate Performance Level (FSN- 10):

• Education: Possession of a Baccalaureate Degree or the equivalent of a four-year US college/university (or equivalency accreditation if a non-US institution) degree is required. Note: Additional education will NOT be substituted for Experience.
• Prior Work Experience: A minimum of four years of progressively responsible experience in acquisition and assistance, development assistance, or a position that requires closely related skills, such as program management, law, or financial management, is required. One year of this experience must have been gained working at a Fully Successful level in a position equivalent to no less than the next lower level of FSN responsibility in this or an occupation that requires similar skills, within a USG organization, the Host Government, the private sector, or within an international or donor organization. Note: Additional experience will NOT be substituted for Education.
• Language Proficiency: ADS 438 and Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) Level 4 (advanced professional proficiency, speaking and reading; English and local language proficiency (if appropriate), both oral and written, is required.
• Job Knowledge: Knowledge of public and/or private-sector business processes is required. An understanding of USG A&A regulations and policies, and/or knowledge and understanding of how to execute and administer a moderately complex acquisition and assistance portfolio, is required, particularly as it relates to acquisition through methods of negotiation, sealed bidding, simplified acquisition procedures, and that result in standard and established contract types. A good knowledge of host-country and regional markets pertaining to activity requirements for services and commodities, and a good knowledge and understanding of US/local market and pricing methods, is required.
• Skills and Abilities: The ability to semi-independently plan and administer A&A activities and provide A&A support for Agency programs and projects in a timely manner, is required. The ability to apply contracting and assistance regulations, procedures, and policies to acquisition and assistance programs involving moderate complexities, is required. The ability to manage the competition phase of new agreements and contracts of moderate complexity, and to perform cost or price analysis in both a competitive and non-competitive environment, is required. Skill in solving practical problems relating to A&A is required. An ability to deal effectively with mid- to high-level representatives of the US, local, and Regional business community, and with colleagues in USAID Missions and/or host governments throughout the Region, is required. Skill in the use of most elements of the Microsoft Business suite is required. Good analytical, negotiating, and time management skills, along with strong proofreading skills and attention to detail, are required. The ability to work calmly, tactfully, and effectively under pressure is essential, as well as the ability to maintain strict CONFIDENTIALITY, and meet all STANDARDS OF CONDUCT/ETHICS STANDARDS in accordance with US law throughout all phases of the A&A process, is required.

Entry Level (FSN- 9):

• Education: Possession of a Baccalaureate Degree or the equivalent of a four-year US college/university (or equivalency accreditation if a non-US institution) degree is required. Note: Additional education will NOT be substituted for Experience.
• Prior Work Experience: A minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in acquisition and assistance, development assistance, or a position that requires closely related skills, such as program management, law, or financial management, is required. One year of this experience must have been gained working in a position equivalent to no less than the next lower level of FSN responsibility in this or an occupation that requires similar skills, within a USG organization, the Host Government, the private sector, or within an international or donor organization. Note: Additional experience will NOT be substituted for Education.
• Language Proficiency: ADS 438 and Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) Level 4 (advanced professional proficiency, speaking and reading; English and local language proficiency (if appropriate), both oral and written, is required.
• Job Knowledge: Knowledge of public and/or private-sector business processes, or the ability to quickly gain such knowledge, is required. An understanding of USG A&A regulations and policies, and/or knowledge and understanding of how to execute and administer a complex acquisition and assistance portfolio, and/or the ability to quickly gain such understanding, is required, particularly as it relates to acquisition through methods of negotiation, sealed bidding, simplified acquisition procedures, and that result in standard and established contract types.
• Skills and Abilities: The ability to plan and administer simple A&A activities and provide A&A support for Agency programs and projects in a timely manner, is required. The ability to apply contracting and assistance regulations, procedures, and policies to acquisition and assistance programs involving few complexities, is required. Skill in solving practical problems relating to A&A is required. An ability to deal effectively with mid-to high-level representatives of the US, local, and regional business community, and with colleagues in USAID Missions and/or host governments throughout the region, is required. Skill in the use of most elements of the Microsoft Office suite is required. Good analytical, negotiating, and time management skills, along with strong proofreading skills and attention to detail, are required. The ability to work calmly, tactfully, and effectively under pressure is essential, as well as the ability to maintain strict CONFIDENTIALITY, and meet all STANDARDS OF CONDUCT/ETHICS STANDARDS in accordance with US law throughout all phases of the A&A process, is required

Evaluation and Selection Factors

• Offerors seeking consideration for the full performance level will be considered in isolation first, and only if no acceptable offeror is found at that level, the Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC) will proceed to review offerors at the lower levels.
• The Government may award a contract without discussions with offerors in accordance with FAR 52.215-1. The CO reserves the right at any point in the evaluation process to establish a competitive range of offerors with whom negotiations will be conducted pursuant to FAR 15.306(c). In accordance with FAR 52.215-1, if the CO determines that the number of offers that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the CO may limit the number of offerors in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated offers. The FAR provisions referenced above are available at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far:
  • Education (as stated above) 10 points
  • Prior Work Experience (as stated above) 20 points
  • Job Knowledge (as stated above) 30 points
  • Language Proficiency (as stated above) 10 points
  • Skills and abilities (as stated above) 30 points
• After the closing date for receipt of applications, all applications will initially be screened for conformity with minimum requirements and a shortlist of applicants developed. Applications from candidates which do not meet the required selection criteria will not be considered.
• A committee will be convened to review the shortlisted applications and evaluate them in accordance with the evaluation criteria as stated above. The TEC will consider all offerors below the full performance level on an equal basis for their demonstrated potential to rise to the full performance level. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. No response will be sent to unsuccessful applicants.
• USAID reserves the right to interview only the highest-ranked applicants in person or by phone OR not to interview any candidate.
• Reference checks will be made only for the successful candidate. If a candidate does not wish USAID to contact a current employer for a reference check, this should be stated in the application letter.

List of Required Forms Prior to Award
Once the CO) informs the successful Offeror about being selected for a contract award, the CO will provide the successful Offeror instructions about how to complete and submit the following forms:

• Medical History and Examination Form (Department of State Forms)
• RSO Security Questionnaire
• BI Guide Questionnaire
• THOR Enrollment Intake Form

Market Value

• The full performance level of this position is equivalent to FSN-11, which is between N15,890,203 to N23,931,775 [Nigerian Naira]. However, if USAID’s evaluation does not result in an award at the full performance level, USAID may make an award to a CCN at a lower level with contract options to place the contractor at each progressive level until the full performance level is reached.
• The entry level of this position is equivalent to FSN-9 which is between N10,908.677 to N16,245,071 [Nigerian Naira] and the intermediate level of this position is equivalent to FSN-10, which is between N12,772,559 to 19,256,113 [Nigerian Naira]
• In accordance with AIDAR Appendix J and the Local Compensation Plan of [USAID/Nigeria] final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value of the performance level for which the CCNPSC is selected.

Benefits And Allowances
As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a CCNPSC is normally authorized the following
benefits and allowances:

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Annual Salary Increase (if applicable)
• Annual and Sick leave
• Annual Bonus

Allowances (as applicable):

• Transportation Allowance
• Meal Allowance
• Miscellaneous Allowance
• Housing Allowance

Taxes:

• The Mission emphasize to its employees of the fact that they are obliged to observe Nigerian Laws, including those concerning income and related tax obligations. Payment of such taxes is a matter between the individual employee and the Nigerian Government. In the absence of a specific international agreement, the U.S. Government will not withhold local taxes from an employee’s salary.

Application Closing Date
6th October, 2020 at 4.30pm Nigerian time.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are required to complete and submit the offer Form AID 309-2 . (Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals); or a current Resume that provides the same information as “AID 309-2 Form” to:
abujahr@usaid.gov

Click Here to download Offer Form AID 309-2 – MS Word (Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals).

Click here for more Information (PDF)

Note

• Application must be received by the closing date and time specified above
• Candidates submission must clearly reference the Solicitation number on all offeror submitted documents.
• All documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. certificates of education (degree), NYSC certificate/exemption etc.) MUST be attached to the application.
• A type-written and signed application letter specifically applying for this position and addressing the minimum requirements as advertised.
• Limit all electronic (e-mail) submission to one entry / email not larger than 5MB. Please submit attachments in PDF and Word formats, not pictures. E-mails received without the appropriate subject line and incomplete applications will not be considered.

Solicitation No.: 72062020R10021
Location: Abuja, Nigeria with possible travel as stated in the Statement of Duties
Period of Performance: Five (5) years renewable, estimated to start o/a February 2021.
Eligible Offerors: Open to Cooperating Country National (Nigerians only).
Security Level Required: CCNPSC Clearance

General Statement of Purpose of the Contract

• The Financial Analyst (FA) performs reviews of financial terms and conditions on project agreements, project implementation orders, requisitions, contracts, purchase and delivery orders, and lease and grant agreements for compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and procedures relating to accounting and fund controls.
• The FA provides professional financial guidance to USAID/Nigeria on a range of issues related to the financial management aspects of proposed activities; participates as a key member of the technical teams throughout the Program Cycle in activities such as periodic portfolio and/or project implementation reviews and procurement planning exercises.
• The FA participates in the performance of various types of audits, financial reviews, pre-award assessments, control environment and risk assessments, cost effectiveness assessments, and closeout reviews.
• The FA is responsible for conducting the annual review of the Mission’s internal control systems as required by the Federal Managers’ Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA) and participates in the assessment of partner country public financial management and procurement systems. He/she is required to perform work related travels.

Statement of Duties to be Performed
Financial Analysis and Advisory Services (50%):

• The Financial Analyst: o Provides professional financial advice on a range of issues related to the financial management aspects of proposed activities, such as estimated costs and required budgets; internal controls; fiduciary risk management and compliance; and other issues. Contributes to USAID’s decision and policy making process by providing recommendations and suggestions for improving operational efficiencies, financial management practices, and the accuracy of financial reporting. Provides technical guidance on USG and USAID rules and regulations to the technical teams and implementing partners. Prepares the financial aspects of project design and procurement planning documents, such as budgets and financial plans for Implementation Letters, Grant Agreements, and other relevant implementing mechanisms. Assists activity managers in development of appropriate payment procedures in accordance with project implementation requirements.
• Performs reviews of financial terms and conditions on project agreements, project implementation orders, GLAAS requisitions, contracts, purchase and delivery orders, and lease and grant agreements for compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and procedures relating to accounting and fund controls. S/he will monitor the execution of such documents to ensure compliance with financial plans and report on the financial status of those instruments to the Controller and other Technical Office Directors or Team Leaders.
• Participates as a key member of the technical teams throughout the Program Cycle in activities such as periodic portfolio and/or project implementation reviews, procurement planning exercises and other such activities. Performs the quarterly project accounting analyses and supports the Technical Teams in development of accrual estimates. Identifies and recommends adjusting entries to the accounts to bring the project/program pipelines into accurate levels. Investigates any variances between projections and actual disbursements or accrued expenditure and provides the results to Activity Managers.
• Performs continuous and specific quarterly 1311 reviews for Mission’s activities to fully support outstanding Commitments, Obligations, Sub-Commitments and Sub-Obligations to provide support for the Controller’s 1311 Certification; conducts special analysis of historical accounting data and recommends management actions or alternatives which can be taken when the data discloses unfavorable trends, situations, and/or deviations from budget plans.

Audits, Pre-award assessments, Financial and Compliance Reviews, Internal Control Assessment (40 %)
The Financial Analyst:

• Is responsible for ensuring compliance with USAID audit requirements for all contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements. He/she prepares and maintains the Mission’s audit inventory, which includes following-up on the receipt of audits from contracted audit firms, and also involves tracking the progress of open recommendations, and developing the annual audit management plan.
• Establishes and monitors the non-federal audit program for IPs based outside the United States. When required, requests and reviews copies of those audit reports evaluating any findings that may have an impact on the implementation of technical teams’ activities.
• Follows up on the audit process until the final audit report is accepted and issued by RIG/Pretoria. This involves working closely with implementing partners, auditors and RIG/Pretoria to provide required support and guidance. This also entails drafting the scopes of work and reviewing final reports for each audit. He/she updates aid recipients on OIG approved eligible audit firms and provides new guidance on audit requirements to recipients and the firms that audit them.
• Updates the Mission on the status of audits and recommendations. He/she notifies all relevant parties inside and outside the Mission of the initiation and completion of required audits to ensure proper participation in entrance and exit conferences.
• Serves as the Mission contact and subject matter expert on technical questions arising in the course of audits regarding USAID regulations and procedures. This includes attending entrance, mid-term and exit conferences with all parties related to audits.
• Coordinates correspondence with all stakeholders inside and outside the Mission, including senior management in the Mission and at Agency Headquarters in Washington, regarding all aspects of audit procedures from initiation to closure.
• Reviews audits for adequacy and compliance with requirements as specified in OMB-Circulars. Ensures that audit recommendations receive appropriate and timely management decisions from Mission Senior Staff and that the final actions on audit recommendations are achieved within required timeframes. This involves working closely with the COR/AORs, Activity Managers, Agreement Officer and implementing partners to coordinate the formulation, implementation and follow-up of management decisions as well as closure of open audit recommendations.
• Serves jointly as USAID/Nigeria’s Audit Management and Resolution Officer, responsible for all financial and performance audits, and the preparation and monitoring of the Mission’s annual audit plan. He/she will be responsible for preparation and/or review of Mission responses to the Regional Inspector General’s audit report recommendations, and for closing out audit recommendations with USAID/Washington’s Chief Financial Office; and will liaise with Inspector General’s office, and advise the Controller and the Mission Director on the status of audits.
• Participates in the performance of various types of audits, financial reviews, pre-award assessments, and compliance reviews. These include control environment and risk assessments, cost-effectiveness assessments, disbursement reviews, indirect cost rate reviews, pre-closeout and closeout reviews on USAID-funded organizations to determine the levels of accountability and adequacy of control environments within those entities.
• Oversees the OFM Annual Financial Review Plan for the technical teams and actively leads/participates in the performance of financial reviews, internal control assessments and financial management training for implementing partners. Incumbent also will establish and implement annual plans for performing financial management reviews of the Mission’s implementing partners in Nigeria; review the performance of implementing partners/agencies; prepare site visit reports to detail findings and recommendations; and track and follow up on implementation of recommendations. When a review or an assessment is outsourced, He/she will be the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for this award.
• Serves as the coordinator for all Management Council on Risk and Internal Control (MCRIC) related issues and findings by tracking and monitoring actions required to strengthen internal controls in the Mission. He/she is responsible for conducting the annual review of the Mission’s internal control systems as required by the Federal Managers’ Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA); guides and advises Mission staff on their responsibilities for maintaining effective internal control, operating systems and procedures; proposes recommended courses of action to correct management deficiencies and reported material control weaknesses, and takes responsibility for tracking the Mission’s progress in addressing progress made to remedy deficiencies/weaknesses.

Public Financial Management and Capacity Building (10%)
The Financial Analyst:

• Participates in (a) rapid appraisals of host country systems; (b) assessments on public financial management and procurement systems; (c) host country contracting and/or financial management capability assessments as a precondition to award approvals and contracting capability certifications; (d) Host country and donor discussions on public financial management, procurement and other related forums.
• Advises Mission management on the reliability of host country systems, and the effectiveness of the underlying internal control; advise Mission management on weaknesses and possible recommendations. He/she identifies or coordinates the capacity building needs endorsed and/or determined from assessments conducted on the Host Government Agencies, both at the National and Local Levels, develops an Action Plan or a SOW to address those, and oversees implementation.
• Participates, in conjunction with assessments conducted, in the conduct of relevant FM training and technical assistance to the Host Country entity, aimed at strengthening internal controls and management systems; and at building the capacity of NGOs and Host Country Government Implementing Agencies:
  • Supervisory Relationship: The incumbent, relying on his/her high level of professional judgment, technical ability and managerial skills, works independently or as part of a team, and reports to the Supervisory Financial Analyst.
  • Supervisory Controls: The incumbent will not directly supervise staff. However, on audits, financial reviews and other engagements performed by CPA firms or consultants under contract with USAID/Nigeria OFM, the incumbent may be assigned to manage the engagements, including providing oversight of contractors.

Physical Demands:

• The work requested does not involve undue physical demands.

Minimum Qualifications Required for this Position

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree or local equivalent in Accounting, Auditing, Finance, or Business Administration is required. In addition, one of the following professional certifications is required: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) or Certified National Accountant (CNA) is required.
• Prior Work Experience: A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, auditing, or financial management is required. Experience must include at least three years of audit experience with an accounting firm is required.
• Language Proficiency: Level 4 English ability in speaking, reading, and writing is required.

Job Knowledge:

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of professional accounting principles, theories, practices and terminology (private sector, governmental, and non-profit) is required. Thorough knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS); principles and accepted practices of Nigeria governmental and business institutions with regards to finance, accounting, budgeting and reporting; as well as governmental and not-for-profit accounting, budgeting and reporting are required.
• The incumbent will be expected to gain a thorough knowledge of laws, regulations, and procedures associated with U.S. government financial management project design, management project design, management and evaluation

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills are required, as the incumbent will frequently be working with the officials and staff of IPs and others who may be unfamiliar with U.S. government’s programming and budgeting process. The incumbent must have solid verbal communication skills. Excellent writing skills are required in order to prepare regular audit reports to the Regional Inspector General of USAID. The ability to work effectively in a team environment, and to achieve consensus on policy, program/project, and administrative matters is required. Have an ability to master the use of Agency-specific accounting and reporting software effectively understand and process the systems and data that form the heart of the task performed in this position.

Evaluation and Selection Factors

• The Government may award a contract without discussions with offerors in accordance with FAR 52.215-1. The CO reserves the right at any point in the evaluation process to establish a competitive range of offerors with whom negotiations will be conducted pursuant to FAR 15.306(c). In accordance with FAR 52.215-1, if the CO determines that the number of offers that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the CO may limit the number of offerors in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated offers. The FAR provisions referenced above are available at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far.
  • Education (as stated above) 10 points
  • Prior Work Experience (as stated above) 20 points
  • Job Knowledge (as stated above) 30 points
  • Language Proficiency (as stated above) 10 points
  • Skills and abilities (as stated above) 30 points
• After the closing date for receipt of applications, all applications will initially be screened for conformity with minimum requirements and a shortlist of applicants developed. Applications from candidates who do not meet the required selection criteria will not be considered.
• A committee will be convened to review the shortlisted applications and evaluate them in accordance with the evaluation criteria as stated above. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. No response will be sent to unsuccessful applicants.
• USAID reserves the right to interview only the highest-ranked applicants in person or by phone OR not to interview any candidate.
• Reference checks will be made only for the successful candidate. If a candidate does not wish USAID to contact a current employer for a reference check, this should be stated in the application letter.

List of Required Forms for Psc Hires
The CO will provide instructions about how to complete and submit the following forms after an offeror is selected for the contract award.

• Medical History and Examination Form (Department of State Forms)
• RSO Security Questionnaire
• BI Guide Questionnaire
• THOR Enrollment Intake Form

Market Value
N15,890,203 to N23,931,775 equivalent to FSN-11; 40 Hours per week in accordance with AIDAR Appendix J and the Local Compensation Plan of United States Mission, Nigeria (Effective August 30, 2020). Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value.

Benefits / Allowances
As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a PSC is normally authorized the following benefits and allowances:

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Annual Salary Increase (if applicable)
• Annual and Sick leave
• Annual Bonus

Allowances (as applicable):

• Transportation Allowance
• Meal Allowance
• Miscellaneous Allowance
• Housing Allowance

Taxes

• The Mission emphasize to its employees of the fact that they are obliged to observe Nigerian Laws, including those concerning income and related tax obligations. Payment of such taxes is a matter between the individual employee and the Nigerian Government. In the absence of a specific international agreement, the U.S. Government will not withhold local taxes from an employee’s salary.

Application Closing Date
29th September, 2020 at 4.30pm Nigerian time.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are required to complete and submit the offer Form AID 309-2 . (Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals); or a current Resume that provides the same information as “AID 309-2 Form” to:
abujahr@usaid.gov

Click Here to download Offer Form AID 309-2 – MS Word (Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals).

Click here for more Information (PDF)

Note

• Application must be received by the closing date and time specified above
• Candidates submission must clearly reference the Solicitation number on all offeror submitted documents.
• All documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. certificates of education (degree), NYSC certificate/exemption etc.) MUST be attached to the application.
• A type-written and signed application letter specifically applying for this position and addressing the minimum requirements as advertised.
• Limit all electronic (e-mail) submission to one entry / email not larger than 5MB. Please submit attachments in PDF and Word formats, not pictures. E-mails received without the appropriate subject line and incomplete applications will not be considered.

Solicitation No.: 72062020R10020
Location: Abuja, Nigeria with possible travel as stated in the
Statement of Duties
Period of Performance: Five (5) years renewable, estimated to start o/a
December 2020.
Eligible Offerors: Open to Cooperating Country National (Nigerians only).
Security Level Required: CCNPSC Clearance

General Statement of Purpose of the Contract

• The goal of the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) is to reduce malaria-related mortality by fifty percent (50%) across a number of high-burden countries in sub-Saharan Africa, and elsewhere, through rapid scale-up of proven and highly effective malaria prevention and treatment measures, including: insecticide-treated mosquito nets (ITNs); indoor residual spraying (IRS); accurate diagnosis and prompt treatment with artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs); and intermittent preventive treatment of pregnant women (IPTp). Malaria prevention and control remain major US foreign assistance objectives, and the PMI Strategy fully aligns with the USG vision of ending preventable child and maternal deaths and ending extreme poverty. Under the PMI Strategy, the USG goal is to work with PMI-supported countries and partners to further reduce malaria deaths, and substantially decrease malaria morbidity, towards the long-term goal of elimination.
• The USAID Project Management Specialist (President’s Malaria Initiative) provides technical leadership, management, and coordination of an array of programs/projects/activities designed to further PMI objectives through malaria control and elimination efforts, and through close coordination with appropriate host-country ministries and the private sector, in order to leverage USG inputs, and to raise domestic sources of funding to manage malaria programs. The work includes serving as a Program/Project Manager and COR/AOR for significant and targeted interventions, service as an Activity Manager for centralized programs, providing technical assistance to the appropriate host-country Ministry in the development of host-country policies, and the design and management of in-country programs/projects/activities, reflecting best practices in malaria prevention, control, and elimination.
• The Specialist works with the host government and other donors to ensure a well-coordinated approach to PMI, including complementary support with other donor inputs; and, ensures information flows on best practices related to improving malaria prevention, control, and elimination, in order to inform other decision making by USAID and the USG.
• The Specialist works in a complex and rapidly evolving country context, requiring regular contact and collaboration, at technical and policy levels, with counterparts and senior members in the host government, with the private sector, with other donor and international organizations, and with other USG entities.
• The Specialist exercises extensive judgment in planning and carrying out tasks, in resolving problems and conflicts, and in taking steps necessary to meet deadlines.
• The Specialist serves as a COR/AOR, with a program/project/activity portfolio that has an estimated annual burn rate at least in the US$5-10M range; or, as an Activity Manager with responsibility for activity in the US$10-50M range.

Statement of Duties to be Performed
Program/Project/Activity Management:

• The USAID Project Management Specialist (PMI) serves as a COR/AOR and/or Activity Manager, with full responsibility for management, implementation, evaluation, and monitoring of assigned aspects of the malaria prevention, control, and elimination portfolio. The Specialist manages programming and activity design for all USAID activities in the sector and serves as primary liaison with other Health Office Specialists, and Implementing Partners (IPs) implementing malaria activities.
• The Specialist advises the supervisor, Office Chief, Mission Director and Deputy Mission Director, and others on local matters of importance to the President’s Malaria Initiative, and ongoing and planned malaria programs/projects/activities, on monitoring activities, and providing management oversight of IP programs. The Specialist provides critical inputs to the achievement of overall results and Mission and USG Goals and objectives, requiring the Specialist to remain current on the economic, political, and social trends of the host government, the host country, and the region, in order, to analyze trends in relation to their impact on the overall malaria program, and to collaborate with other donors in order to assure synergy and complementarity.

Provides Technical Assistance in Prevention, Control, and Elimination of Malaria:

• The Specialist coordinates with other USG agencies to ensure the delivery of systematic and consistent technical assistance to the host government and to NGO partners and IPs in the areas of PMI, and other health-related issues involving malaria prevention, control, and elimination.
• In addition, the Specialist provides strategic input on all programs with PMI or other malaria-related components; serves as a key liaison for strategic PMI issues; identifies short-, mid-, and long-range achievable and sustainable strategies for improving malaria prevention, control, and elimination activities, and other malaria-related programs within the host-country health sector, with a focus on decentralized areas; and, represents USAID, the USG, and the broader USAID health program at high-level meetings, and at seminars and conferences on malaria-related topics.
• The Specialist keeps informed of and collaborates with other donors on malaria-related activities; works with the host government to develop policies that result in improved malaria prevention, control, and elimination; works to harmonize Health Office, USAID, and USG malaria activities to ensure consistency with host government policy; and, ensures that programs/projects/activities are consistent with internationally accepted best practices, and that they are relevant in the host country context.

Data Collection and Analysis:

• As COR/AOR and/or Activity Manager, the Specialist monitors and reports on developments in the PMI and other health sectors, especially as they relate to successful implementation of malaria-related activities; and, monitors, analyzes, and reports on relevant aspects of host government policy, regulation, and programming, and on malaria-related and other health and development issues, based on an in-depth understanding of USAID and USG policy and program objectives and priorities.
• The Specialist prepares technical and policy analyses, evaluates sectoral issues, and provides input to Mission activities with respect to malaria and related sectors; summarizes information and conclusions in written and oral form for presentation to senior USG, and other, decision-makers, and for incorporating into other activity documents as appropriate; organizes field trips, conferences, and seminars to ensure maximum exposure to emerging trends and various points of view, and for monitoring assigned malaria-related activities, providing translation as needed; and, prepares written reports that reflect a sound understanding of assigned areas of responsibility, and that clearly document that a wide variety of sources and points of view have been consulted in undertaking analyses, and in drawing conclusions.
• The Specialist prepares oral and written briefings for the supervisor, the Office Chief, the Mission Director and/or Deputy Mission Director, Embassy staff, and others, on request.

Performance Monitoring:

• The Specialist ensures that performance monitoring systems are in place, and that periodic, reliable measures and indicators of portfolio impact are established; and, collects and monitors performance data on an ongoing basis, and prepares reports of program/project/activity progress for use within the Office, the Mission, the USG at Post, and for USAID/Washington and others.
• The Specialist assesses progress in achieving results for malaria-related activities, and evaluates and assesses activities as needed; and, continually strives to enhance the achievement of results by periodically reviewing the development context, results indicators,

Supervisory Relationship:

• The USAID Project Management Specialist (PMI) works under the very general supervision of the Health Office Chief, and the closer but general supervision of a lower-level supervisor. The supervisor makes assignments in terms of overall objectives and resources available. Completed work is reviewed in terms of achievement of program/project/activity goals, effectiveness in meeting host-country and USAID objectives, and integration with other initiatives in the Office and Mission portfolio. Some technical direction may come from other professionals in the Office; in general, however, the Specialist will be expected to exercise considerable autonomy and best judgment in discharging the duties of the assignment.

Supervisory Controls:

• Continuing supervision of other Health Office and/or Mission staff is not contemplated.

Physical Demands:

• The work requested does not involve undue physical demands.

Minimum Qualifications Required For This Position
Education:

• The work requires a Master’s in Public Health (MPH), or Master’s in Nursing degree, or a degree as a Public Health Physician in a field involving and/or related to clinical and/or fieldwork in malaria.

Prior Work Experience:

• A minimum of five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in the field of public health, with a focus on clinical and/or field work in public health involving malaria is required. This experience must demonstrate that the Specialist has strong medical/clinical skills in the field.
• The Specialist must have demonstrated technical leadership in malaria prevention and control, program management, strategic planning, policy experience, and problem-solving skills while working on complex programs/projects/activities in a highly sensitive environment.
• Experience working in an English-language work environment with USAID or USAID-funded health programs is highly desirable.

Language Proficiency:

• Level 4 (advanced professional proficiency) English and local language proficiency (if appropriate), both oral and written, is required.

Job Knowledge:

• The Specialist must have in-depth professional-level knowledge of development principles, concepts, and practices, especially as they relate to malarial education, prevention, and treatment activities in the host country and/or region, and the problems and policies in the host country from the business, political, civil society, and social perspectives.
• The Specialist must have knowledge and understanding of the economic, political, social, and cultural characteristics of the host country; development problems in the health sector in the host country and the region; an understanding of the resources, resource constraints, and overall development prospects and priorities of the host country and the region; and, knowledge of, or the potential to quickly acquire knowledge of, USG legislation, policy, and practice relating to malaria prevention and treatment assistance, of USAID programming policies, regulations, procedures, and documentation, and of the objectives, methodology, and status of assigned activities.
• The Specialist must have knowledge and understanding of the organization and respective roles of the different levels of the host government, in order to enhance effective communication and to develop consensus on program/project/activity strategy and implementation.

Skills and Abilities:

• The Specialist must have a good knowledge and demonstrated experience in the programming of malaria prevention, control, and elimination programs/projects/activities; and, the role of malaria prevention, control, and elimination with other health areas such as health systems strengthening, PEPFAR, maternal and child health, and family planning.
• The Specialist should be able to facilitate and link culturally appropriate assessments, counseling, treatment deficits, and related issues and facilitation of linkages to food security programs, including water, sanitation, and hygiene promotion; and, be able to use this data for decision making. The Specialist must be able to provide technical leadership in malaria planning; and apply this knowledge to advanced programming in the host country and the region.

Evaluation and Selection Factors:

• The Government may award a contract without discussions with offerors in accordance with FAR 52.215-1. The CO reserves the right at any point in the evaluation process to establish a competitive range of offerors with whom negotiations will be conducted pursuant to FAR 15.306(c). In accordance with FAR 52.215-1, if the CO determines that the number of offers that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the CO may limit the number of offerors in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated offers. The FAR provisions referenced above are available at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far.
  • Education (as stated above) 10 points
  • Prior Work Experience (as stated above) 20 points
  • Job Knowledge (as stated above) 30 points
  • Language Proficiency (as stated above) 10 points
  • Skills and abilities (as stated above) 30 points
• After the closing date for receipt of applications, all applications will initially be screened for conformity with minimum requirements and a shortlist of applicants developed. Applications from candidates which do not meet the required selection criteria will not be considered.
• A committee will be convened to review the shortlisted applications and evaluate them in accordance with the evaluation criteria as stated above. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. No response will be sent to unsuccessful applicants.
• USAID reserves the right to interview only the highest-ranked applicants in person or by phone OR not to interview any candidate.
• Reference checks will be made only for the successful candidate. If a candidate does not wish USAID to contact a current employer for a reference check, this should be stated in the application letter.

List of Required Forms for PSC Hires
The CO will provide instructions about how to complete and submit the following forms after an
offeror is selected for the contract award:

• Medical History and Examination Form (Department of State Forms)
• RSO Security Questionnaire
• BI Guide Questionnaire
• THOR Enrollment Intake Form

Market Value

• N15,890,203 – N23,931,775 equivalent to FSN-11; 40 Hours per week in accordance with AIDAR Appendix J and the Local Compensation Plan of United States Mission, Nigeria (Effective August 30, 2020). Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value.

Benefits/Allowances
As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a PSC is normally authorized the following benefits
and allowances:

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Annual Salary Increase (if applicable)
• Annual and Sick leave
• Annual Bonus

Allowances (as applicable):

• Transportation Allowance
• Meal Allowance
• Miscellaneous Allowance
• Housing Allowance

Taxes:

• The Mission emphasize to its employees of the fact that they are obliged to observe Nigerian Laws, including those concerning income and related tax obligations. Payment of such taxes is a matter between the individual employee and the Nigerian Government. In the absence of a specific international agreement, the U.S. Government will not withhold local taxes from an employee’s salary.

Application Closing Date
25th September, 2020 at 4.30pm Nigerian time.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are required to complete and submit the offer Form AID 309-2 . (Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals); or a current Resume that provides the same information as “AID 309-2 Form” to:
abujahr@usaid.gov

Click Here to download Offer Form AID 309-2 – MS Word (Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals).

Click here for more Information (PDF)

Note

• Application must be received by the closing date and time specified above
• Candidates submission must clearly reference the Solicitation number on all offeror submitted documents.
• All documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. certificates of education (degree), NYSC certificate/exemption etc.) MUST be attached to the application.
• A type-written and signed application letter specifically applying for this position and addressing the minimum requirements as advertised.
• Limit all electronic (e-mail) submission to one entry / email not larger than 5MB. Please submit attachments in PDF and Word formats, not pictures. E-mails received without the appropriate subject line and incomplete applications will not be considered.

Solicitation NO.: 72062020R10016
Location: Abuja, Nigeria with possible travel as stated in the Statement of Duties.
Period of Performance: Five (5) years renewable, estimated to start O / A December 2020.
Eligible Offerors: Open to Cooperating Country National (Nigerians only).
Security Level Required: CCNPSC Clearance.

Statement of Duty
General Statement of Purpose of the Contract:

• The goal of the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) is to reduce malaria-related mortality by fifty percent (50%) across a number of high-burden countries in sub-Saharan Africa, and elsewhere, through rapid scale-up of proven and highly effective malaria prevention and treatment measures.
• Success requires participating countries, and their partners, to deploy the right resources at the right place and at the right time, through more accurate insights from existing data, and accelerating the data-to-action cycle.
• PMI has launched a new country quarterly reporting process to ensure operational decision-making at the country level is based on timely and granular program-relevant data, through the use of the “PMI MDIVE Platform,” which includes analytic tools to facilitate the use of relevant datasets, including visualizations of epidemiological, supply chain, entomological, demographic, programmatic, and financial data.
• As such, PMI has required all countries receiving PMI funding to add a Malaria Data Specialist to the Health staff to support surveillance, monitoring and evaluation, the strengthening of malaria-related data systems, and the building institutional capacity within Ministries of Health and National Malaria Control Programs to improve data quality and use.
• The USAID Project Management Specialist (Malaria Data Management) (the “Specialist”) leads the effort to strengthen malaria-related data systems, and efforts to build institutional capacity within Ministries of Health and National Malaria Control Programs.
• The Specialist provides leadership and guidance to data-related malaria control programs / projects / activities in coordination with USAID, USG, implementing partners (IPs), appropriate host-country ministries and the private sector.
• The Specialist provides technical advice on data collection, analysis, and use, reflecting best practices designed to improve data quality and use, and ultimately advance to malaria prevention, control, and elimination.
• The Specialist administers and monitors malaria data systems and is responsible for data collection and analysis and provides guidance and leadership in the strategic use of data for informed decision making. In addition, the Specialist serves as a Contracting / Agreement Officer’s Representative (C / AOR) or Activity Manager (AM) for malaria data systems related programs.

NB: This is a Standard Position Description (SPD), designed for use in multiple locations.

Statement of Duties to be Performed
Performance Management 35%:

• Leads the development and implementation of strategies to improve malaria data quality and data sharing, while establishing a culture of data-informed resource allocation within the hostcountry malaria control program in the Ministry of Health (MoH).
• Provides technical guidance to the host-country malaria control program, in order to build capacity in the conceptualization, development, design, administration, and monitoring of various information systems necessary for malaria control, including for malaria case management, vector control, and the supply chain of malaria commodities.
• Advises the supervisor, Office Chief, Mission Director and Deputy Mission Director, and others on local matters of importance to data quality, use, and transformation efforts, and providing oversight of IP programs.
• Provides guidance to other Mission colleagues, USG offices, and with IPs in the areas of data collection and use, and host-country malaria data systems.
• Provides technical expertise to other USAID / Mission Health Office staff in their performance monitoring, efforts as they relate to malaria program activities, including reviewing and providing technical feedback on Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) plans submitted by PMIfunded IPs.
• Liaises with PMI backstops, and with Surveillance, Monitoring and Evaluation (SM&E) and Data Integration Teams in USAID / Washington and at CDC / Atlanta, and Mission staff overseeing PMI activities.
• Ensures that performance monitoring systems are in place and that periodic, reliable measures and indicators of portfolio impact are established; and, collects and monitors malaria program-related performance data on an ongoing basis.
• Contributes to performance monitoring reviews and reports, PMI reporting requirements, Portfolio Reviews, the Annual Performance Plan and Report, as well as other reporting requirements.
• Facilitates the negotiation of data-sharing agreements between the Mission and relevant host-government institutions, including the MoH and others.

Data Management 35%:

• Provides technical leadership to all areas of data management, including ensuring appropriate data collection (manual and automated), inventorying, and cataloguing in the PMI data platform, for all malaria-related datasets (e.g., financial, programmatic, epidemiological, entomological, supply chain, demographic).
• Designs, facilitates, and promotes efficient means to collect, organize, clean, store, analyze, and share disparate, complex datasets, with attention to security and confidentiality, and with sensitivity to the country context.
• Applies sound data science principles and methods to objectively and systematically track changes, and to measure progress towards national targets for malaria control in the host country.
• Conducts rigorous analysis of data from a variety of sources to locate implementation obstacles and opportunities, and to employ cutting-edge approaches and tools to generate visualizations.
• Facilitates the establishment and institutionalization of data use processes, with a focus on reducing the time in the information-to-decision cycle.
• Conducts data quality assessments on key performance indicators included in the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) plans for PMI-funded IPs, as required under USAID policy (ADS 200).
• Trains and mentors the host-country and Mission colleagues in data analysis and visualization.

Program / Project / Activity Management 30%:

• Serves as a COR / AOR or Activity Manager (AM) for malaria data systems strengthening related projects, with responsibility for providing financial and programmatic oversight to ensure contracts and grants achieve anticipated results, and are linked to and enhance attainment of the Health Office, Mission and USG objectives.
• Conduct site visits as required in order to monitor progress, and to provide technical and programmatic recommendations to ensure effectiveness, efficiency, and judicious use of USG funding.

Supervisory Relationship:

• The Specialist works under the very general supervision of the Health Population Nutrition Office Chief, and the closer but general supervision of a lower-level supervisor, such as the HIV / AIDS and / or Malaria Team Leader.
• The supervisor makes assignments in terms of overall objectives and resources available. Completed work is reviewed in terms of achievement of program / project / activity goals, effectiveness in meeting host-country and USAID objectives, and integration with other initiatives in the Office and Mission portfolio.
• Some technical direction may come from other professionals in the Office; in general, however, the Specialist will be expected to exercise considerable autonomy and best judgment in discharging the duties of the assignment.

Supervisory Controls:

• Continuing supervision of other Health Office and/or Mission staff is not contemplated.

Physical Demands:

• The work requested does not involve undue physical demands.

Minimum Qualifications Required for this Position
Education:

• The work requires a Master’s Degree or host-country equivalent in a Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Epidemiology, Health Informatics, Public Health, Infectious Disease, Zoonotic Disease, Biology or other quantitative disciplines.

Prior Work Experience:

• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience, with a focus on data collection and analysis in the area of malaria-related public health is required.
• Demonstrated experience in the programming of malaria data-collection and dataquality programs / projects / activities. This experience must demonstrate that the Specialist has strong public health and applied data science skills.
• The Specialist must have demonstrated technical leadership in data systems as they relate to malaria prevention and control, program management, planning, policy development, and problem-solving skills while working in a sensitive environment.

Language Proficiency:

• Level IV (fluent proficiency) in English, and in the appropriate host-country business language, both written and spoken, is required. Language competence may be tested.

Job Knowledge:

• The Specialist must have in-depth professional-level knowledge of techniques and approaches for gathering, analyzing, interpreting, and conducting surveillance of data, as well as using this information to drive decision making.
• The Specialist must have knowledge of development principles, concepts, and practices, especially as they relate to malaria prevention, control, and elimination activities in the host country and / or region, and the problems and policies in the host country from the business, political, civil society, and social perspectives.
• The Specialist must have knowledge and understanding of the economic, political, social, and cultural characteristics of the host country; development problems in the health sector in the host country and the region; an understanding of the resources, resource constraints, and overall development prospects and priorities of the host country and the region.
• Working knowledge USG legislation, policy, and practice relating to malaria assistance, of USAID programming policies, regulations, procedures, and documentation, and of the objectives, methodology, and status of assigned activities.
• The Specialist must have knowledge and understanding of the organization and respective roles of the different levels of the host government, in order to enhance effective communication, and to develop consensus on program / project / activity strategy and implementation.

Skills and Abilities:

• The Specialist must have the ability to facilitate and link culturally appropriate malaria assessments and related issues to other health and related programs, such as food security, water, sanitation, and hygiene; and, be able to use this data for decision making.
• Ability to provide technical leadership in malaria data collections; and, apply this ability to programming in the host country and the region.
• The Specialist must have the ability to issue precise and accurate factual reports using rigorous analytical and interpretive skills.
• Excellent communication skills both writing and speaking, especially in being able to communicate technical subjects to clients with the nontechnical background are required.
• This role requires the ability to respond professionally and adjust in fluid situations in order to meet deadlines in the face of competing priorities and time pressures. Excellent computer and software skills including ability to manage large amounts of data in excel, SPSS, STATA, R and / or other analytical databases, and the ability to help others and to learn new programs quickly, is required.

Evaluation and Selection Factors

• The Government may award a contract without discussions with offerors in accordance with FAR 52.215-1. The CO reserves the right at any point in the evaluation process to establish a competitive range of offerors with whom negotiations will be conducted pursuant to FAR 15.306(c).
• In accordance with FAR 52.215-1, if the CO determines that the number of offers that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the CO may limit the number of offerors in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated offers. The FAR provisions referenced above are available at: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far
  • Education (as stated above) 10 points
  • Prior Work Experience (as stated above) 20 points
  • Job Knowledge (as stated above) 30 points
  • Language Proficiency (as stated above) 10 points
  • Skills and abilities (as stated above) 30 points
• After the closing date for receipt of applications, all applications will initially be screened for conformity with minimum requirements and a shortlist of applicants developed. Applications from candidates which do not meet the required selection criteria will not be considered.
• A committee will be convened to review the shortlisted applications and evaluate them in accordance with the evaluation criteria as stated above. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. No response will be sent to unsuccessful applicants.
• USAID reserves the right to interview only the highest-ranked applicants in person or by phone OR not to interview any candidate.
• Reference checks will be made only for the successful candidate. If a candidate does not wish USAID to contact a current employer for a reference check, this should be stated in the application letter.

Submitting an Offer

• Eligible Offerors are required to complete and submit the offer form AID 309-2. (Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals); or a current resume that provides the same information as AID 309-2 form.
• Offers must be received by the closing date and time specified in Section I, item 3, and submitted to the Point of Contact in Section I.
• Offeror submission must clearly reference the Solicitation number on all offeror submitted documents.
• All documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. certificates of education (degree), NYSC certificate / exemption etc.) MUST be attached to the application.
• A type-written and signed application letter specifically applying for this position and addressing the minimum requirements as advertised.

Limit all electronic (e-mail) submission to one entry / email not larger than 5MB. Please submit attachments in PDF and Word formats, not pictures. E-mails received without the appropriate subject line and incomplete applications will not be considered.

List of Required Forms for PSC Hires
The CO will provide instructions about how to complete and submit the following forms after an offeror is selected for the contract award.

• Medical History and Examination Form (Department of State Forms)
• RSO Security Questionnaire
• BI Guide Questionnaire
• THOR Enrollment Intake Form

USAID Regulations, Policies and Contract Clauses Pertaining to PSCs

• USAID regulations and policies governing CCN PSC awards are available at these sources:
• USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR), Appendix J, “Direct USAID Contracts With a Cooperating Country National and with a Third Country National for Personal Services Abroad,” including contract clause “General Provisions,” available at: https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/aidar_0.pdf
• Contract Cover Page form AID 309-1 available at: https://www.usaid.gov/forms Pricing by line item is to be determined upon contract award as described below:
  • Supplies / Services (Description) (B): Compensation, Fringe Benefits and Other Direct Costs (ODCs):
    • Award Type: CCNPSC
    • Product Service Code: R497
    • Accounting Info: SC/620-MAARD0015-3-20001/GH-C/17/18/620- M/1130007/1210601/72-1917/181031
  • Quantity (C): 1
  • Unit (D): LOT
  • Unit Price (E): $ _TBD__
  • Amount (F): $_TBD at Award after negotiations with Contractor_
• Acquisition & Assistance Policy Directives / Contract Information Bulletins (AAPDs / CIBs) for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals available at http://www.usaid.gov/workusaid/aapds-cibs
• Ethical Conduct. By the acceptance of a USAID personal services contract as an individual, the contractor will be acknowledging receipt of the “Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch,” available from the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, in accordance with General Provision 2 and 5 CFR 2635. See https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/OGE%20Regulations .

Market Value

• N15,890,203 to N23,931,775 equivalent to FSN-11; 40 Hours per week in accordance with AIDAR Appendix J and the Local Compensation Plan of United States Mission, Nigeria (Effective August 30, 2020). Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value.

Benefits / Allowances
As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a PSC is normally authorized the following benefits and allowances:

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Annual Salary Increase (if applicable)
• Annual and Sick leave
• Annual Bonus

Allowances (as applicable):

• Transportation Allowance
• Meal Allowance
• Miscellaneous Allowance
• Housing Allowance

Taxes:

• The Mission emphasize to its employees of the fact that they are obliged to observe Nigerian Laws, including those concerning income and related tax obligations.
• Payment of such taxes is a matter between the individual employee and the Nigerian Government. In the absence of a specific international agreement, the U.S. Government will not withhold local taxes from an employee’s salary.

Application Closing Date
25th September, 2020 by 4.30pm Nigerian time

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are required to complete and submit the offer Form AID 309-2 . (Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals); or a current Resume that provides the same information as “AID 309-2 Form” to:
abujahr@usaid.gov

Click Here to download Offer Form AID 309-2 – MS Word (Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals)

Click here for more Information (PDF)

Note

• Application must be received by the closing date and time specified above
• Candidates submission must clearly reference the Solicitation number on all offeror submitted documents.
• All documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. certificates of education (degree), NYSC certificate / exemption etc.) MUST be attached to the application.
• A type-written and signed application letter specifically applying for this position and addressing the minimum requirements as advertised.
• Limit all electronic (e-mail) submission to one entry / email not larger than 5MB. Please submit attachments in PDF and Word formats, not pictures. E-mails received without the appropriate subject line and incomplete applications will not be considered.

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9.) Consultant (MM / Investigator-Development of Training Manuals)
10.) Administrative Assistant (HR)
11.) Procurement and Logistics Officer

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) – Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

Location: Abuja
Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P3
Type of Appointment: Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Context

• Working under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Manager (Immigration and Border Management), and with the technical support from the IBM Senior Regional
• Thematic Specialist in Dakar, Senegal and from the Immigration and Border Management (IBM) Division at IOM Headquarters (HQs) in Geneva, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for managing, coordinating and ensuring the implementation of the overall IOM Nigeria IBM program portfolio, including deployment of IOM’s MIDAS (Migration Information and Data Analysis System) to Nigeria’s air, land and sea borders. In addition, the successful candidate will liaise and work closely with all key administrative units, donors and beneficiaries.

Core Functions / Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and monitor the administrative and operational activities of ongoing approved IBM projects, focusing on development of operational and legal components and their implementation methodology.
• Support all activities related to the screening, gap analysis and applied solutions for national data protection programmatic component, relevant inter-agency cooperation, data sharing readiness and cross-border coordination.
• Identify new project opportunities, describe and justify project possibilities consistent with approved program and ongoing activities. Review country activities and recommend programme improvements including in relation to project implementation.
• Provide operational, financial and technical support to IBM projects that focus on all aspects of Migration Information and Data Analysis System (MIDAS) deployment, including installations, training and supervising project staff applying quality control to all aspects of the various projects’ implementation, and prepare regular implementation, progress, budgetary expenditure, donor and other required reports in accordance with the Organization’s procedures and regulations.
• Lead the provision of administrative and technical support for the preparation of the implementation of the Advanced Passenger Information/Passenger Name Record (API/PNR) system at Nigerian airports, including the creation of required Secondary Inspection.
• Develop required Standard Operating Procedures for relevant programmatic components.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with project partners and donors to coordinate and expedite project implementation, develop projects, maximize project performance levels and resolve issues.
• Recommend resource mobilization and utilization options for specific IBM projects.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience
Education:

• Master’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Migration Management or similar field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or University degree or its equivalent in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience:

• Training in relevant areas of strategy/system development, including organizational capacity building and trainings in such areas;
• Experience in the field of migration issues, including operational and field experience;
• Background in local community engagement, transition, border management. Ancillary
• background in travel and identity documents, biometric applications in border management, and related areas is desirable;
• Experience in coordinating/delivering trainings/workshops to Government officials desirable;
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, other national/international institutions and NGOs;
• Extensive work experience with Government or an International Organization in the thematic area.

Skills:

• In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the Organization; and,
• Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming.

Languages:

• IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
• For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an advantage.
• Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies:
Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural
• differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner
• consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2:

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2:

• Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates theability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.
• Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

Others:

• Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.
• Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
• This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations.
• Recommended candidates endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.
• The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

Application Closing Date
4th October, 2020.

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

Note

• IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

SVN No.: SVN2020.057
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Organizational Unit: MHPSS
IOM Classification: G6
Type of Appointment: Special Short-Term (SST) 6 months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Context

• Under the overall guidance of the Head of Sub-office and direct supervision of the MHPSS Programme Manager in Maiduguri, and in coordination with the Resource Management Officer in Maiduguri, the successful candidate will coordinate and monitor the Administrative and Financial components of the MHPSS programme in Maiduguri, in line with the expectations of IOM MHPSS’s donors on IOM’s requirements. In particular, he/she will carry out the following duties:

Core Functions / Responsibilities

• In coordination with the MHPSS Program Manager in Maiduguri, monitor the administrative and financial resources of the MHPSS program in Maiduguri and other field locations in North-East Nigeria.
• Coordinate with operations staff as appropriate for grant activity implementation to ensure that procurement, finance, and logistics aspects of each activity are being implemented on-time and in accordance with the specifications and technical quality of proposed, ongoing and concluding MHPSS approved activities.
• Review purchase and payment requests within MHPSS activities, ensuring completeness of supporting documentation and consistency of values; and ensuring the requests are within the MHPSS budgets.
• In coordination with operations project assistants, conduct regular monitoring visits to verify consistency and transparency delivery of items included in the services provided by the program to beneficiaries across all field locations in the North-East Nigeria.
• Monitor budget control and analyse variances between the MHPSS budgets and the actual expenditures in line with resource management procedures.
• Coordinate closely with the procurement and logistics, finance, and Security teams in the application of standard guidelines and procedures aimed at ensuring appropriate, efficient, and transparent use of funds.
• Coordinate with the Monitoring and Evaluation / Reporting Officer and MHPSS project assistants to develop, monitor, evaluate (M&E) and recommend administrative and financial measures for MHPSS activities, including contractors and grantees.
• In coordination with other internal functional units of the mission, as well as the MHPSS Project Manager in Maiduguri, support the presentation of administrative and financial information to the donors.
• Plan, prepare and deliver training to MHPSS staff on the internal SOP of administration and finance and facilitate knowledge building and sharing of IOM’s policies and procedures.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications

• University degree from an accredited institution in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related fields with a minimum of four years of professional experience in financial management, accounting, and budgeting. master’s degree in above mentioned academic area an advantage or
• High School certificate in the fields mentioned above with six years of continuous working experience

Required Experience:

• Proven experience in programmatic, administrative, and financial planning.
• Ability to adapt administrative and finance tools to work effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, and beneficiaries.
• Knowledge and experience in using finance and accounting systems
• Ability to apply institutional financial policies and guidelines.
• Able to advocate and incorporate financial considerations into processes and procedures.
• Understanding of international and donor accounting standards.

Required Skills:

• Good analytical skills for financial data, strong sense of details and accuracy
• Understanding of UN/IOM’s policies and procedures is a strong asset.
• Solid understanding of MHPSS programming is an asset.

Languages:

• Fluency in English and multiple Native languages

Required Competencies:

Behavioural:

• The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following competencies:

Values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintain high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent, and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2:

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action-oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge, and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring, and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2:

• Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example, and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.
• Empowering others & building trust creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Strategic thinking and vision: work strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

Other:

• Only candidates residing in the country of the duty station and within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered.
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, confirmation of all documents, and security clearances.
• Women with the above qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date
2nd October, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit applications via email to: HRNIGERIA@iom.int indicating the position applied on the subject line.

Click here for more information (PDF)

Note

• In order for the applications to be considered valid, IOM only accepts applications with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for application, addressed to Human Resources, International Organization for Migration (IOM) and with a subject line SVN2020.057 Senior Project Assistant (Administration).
• All applications should include a functional email address, mobile numbers, and detailed curriculum vitae (CV).
• Please note that this position is open only to Nigerian National applicants and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

CFCV No.: CFCV2020 / 054
Location: Lagos
Organizational Unit: Migration Management (MM)
IOM Classification: Consultant
Type of Appointment: Consultant, 40 working days within a duration of 3 months
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Context
Since 2002, International Organization for Migration (IOM) has been working with the Federal Government of Nigeria to strengthen migration management through capacity-building, advisory services, and technical assistance on migration matters, including migration health and information, assisted voluntary returns, and counter-trafficking. Strong collaboration has been established with national migration stakeholders in order to enhance border management, fight trafficking in persons, reduce irregular migration, and mainstream migration in the country’s development plans.

Building on existing projects, IOM seeks to improve the access to trusted information sources and promotes informed decision making by sensitizing potential migrants on regular migration options, vulnerabilities to trafficking in persons (TiP) and risks associated with irregular migration. In addition, the project seeks to build institutional capacities and implement community-based actions in high-risk states of irregular migration such as Lagos, Edo and Delta.

In collaboration with the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN), the intervention aims to build the capacity of state and non-state actors to exercise evidence-based planning and monitoring of behavioural change communication to prevent TiP and Smuggling of Migrants (SoM). Secondly, through community-based actions (peer education, community dialogue, art-based competitions) and capacity building, the project aims to enable returnees, community members, government and non-government actors to take action to prevent exploitation and promote informed decision making on safe and regular migration pathways. The primary target audience is potential migrants aged 12-35 years from migration prone communities.

The secondary audience includes key opinion leaders within target communities such as families, religious and traditional leaders who play an influential role in the decision-making process of potential migrants. To achieve one of the outputs aimed by this project, IOM seeks to engage a consultant to conduct training on art-based activity for IOM partners and facilitate art-based intervention to strengthen support groups within the communities as an avenue to support returned migrants exposed to violence, exploitation and abuse on sharing first-hand experiences through community-dialogue and peer education platforms.

Core Functions / Responsibilities

• Inception report, including detailed methodology and work plan.
• Design a contextualized, innovative curriculum for art-based therapeutic activities with a focus on building resilience and leveraging on available social supports. These must be suitable to be delivered by NGOs working with returned migrants.
• Deliver a series of trainings for key partners and NGOs working with returned migrants to strengthen their capacity on using art-based therapeutic activities.
• Providing supervision for trained key partners and NGOs to facilitate an art-based group session for returning migrants, guiding the clients through the creative process and encouraging them to engage with their feelings and explore the thought processes behind them.
• Final report, incorporating feedback from the IOM project team. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• An Advanced Degree in Psychology, Counselling, Art, Art Education or related field from an accredited academic institution.
• Minimum of Six years of professional experience in adolescent development, psychosocial assessment and Mental Health counselling;
• Knowledgeable of and ability to promote inclusivity in working with different groups including women, children, youth and people with disability;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated ability in developing innovative treatment modalities and group facilitation skills;
• Knowledge /experience in conducting art therapy sessions;
• Previous working experience in the West African region or Nigeria desirable;
• Computer proficiency including with MS Office Microsoft tools and ability to take notes/drafts and produce high-quality written reports;
• Motivated, committed, responsible, and able to work independently with limited direct supervision.

Languages:

• Fluency in English; knowledge of multiple languages advantageous.

Required Competencies
Values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – Behavioural Indicators:

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action-oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Application Closing Date
2nd October, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit applications via email to: HRNIGERIA@iom.int indicating position applied on subject line.

Click here for more information (pdf)

Note

• For the applications to be considered valid, IOM only accepts applications with a Cover Letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for application, addressed to “Human Resources, International Organization for Migration (IOM)” and with a subject line CFCV2020/054. Consultant (MM / Trainer (Art -based Intervention)
• All applications should include a functional email address, mobile numbers and detailed curriculum vitae (CV).

Others:

• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
• Women are encouraged to apply.

SVN No.: SVN2020.56
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Organizational Unit: MHPSS
Duty Station: Maiduguri, Borno
IOM Classification: G6
Type of Appointment: Special Short-Term (SST) 6 months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Context

• The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has been implementing Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) projects in North East Nigeria since 2014. The projects seek to address the psychosocial needs of the displaced populations and their host community, as affected by the on-going emergency.
• Under overall guidance of the Head of Sub-Office, and the direct supervision of the MHPSS/Protection Programme manage, the staff occupying the position of the National Programme Officer (MHPSS) will contribute to the implementation of the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support projects in North East Nigeria, as part of the emergency response. More particularly, he/she will be responsible for the following duties.

Core Functions / Responsibilities
Field Supervision:

• Ensure all work with beneficiaries is confidential and that ethical practices are observed.
• Facilitate documentation at the field level of beneficiary’s data accurately in the intake form
• Participate in the interpretation of the analysed data on trends and work with National Program Officer to disseminate information to all relevant stakeholders.
• Participate in the development of the case management monitoring tools and systems and ensure that all staffs that are required to utilize it are trained on the correct way of handling the systems.
• Participate in the preparation of accurate reports for all Psychosocial and protection related activities.
• Support technical monitoring of all the teams in the accessible areas, including report writing, supervision, training, and coordination sessions with each team
• Organize missions, forums, meetings, workshops, trainings, and other events within the framework of the project in coordination with the project manager, project coordinator, International Expert network, and other key partners.
• Facilitate regular visits, collecting and compiling reports from the psychosocial support and protection teams in NE.

Coordination and Networking:

• Liaise with relevant governmental, non-governmental (NGOs), international organizations as well as other relevant stakeholders on issues related to MHPSS and protection at the field level.
• Assist the MHPSS Sub-working group coordinator in facilitating communication among MHPSS partners and coordinate MHPSS mainstreaming approaches through other sectorial interventions to include, the protection sector and the child protection sub-sector.
• Maintain and strengthen existing networks through other service providers at the field level, to ensure that survivors receive quality services and support both at the agency levels.
• Actively participate in scheduled meetings such as supervision sessions and SGBV inter-agency meetings.
• Identify new networks to work with to ensure wholesome support to the beneficiaries.
• Work in close collaboration with the protection mainstreaming expert as well as GBV officer and National Coordinator officer to ensure ongoing needs of at-risk groups, women and girls are being met in the prevention related activities.
• Strengthen existing referral systems and networks of psychosocial / protection service providers.
• In collaboration with other partners, and team leaders design psychosocial interventions at the field level, ensuring that psychosocial needs of adults, youth and children are addressed properly.
• Assist in development of referral networks between partners implementing MHPSS, Protection and GBV and implementation of referral pathways.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Assist in preparing daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, progress notes, and field teams wok plans on time
• Use appropriate data collection tools and submit assessments and reports in a timely and accurate manner
• Work closely with the project staff and related protection/MHPSS partners to ensure quality reporting
• Assist in the designing, planning, implementing, and facilitating of external trainings for numerous target groups
• Ensure MHPSS/Protections Principles are mainstreamed in the day to day project implementation
• Support with informal translation of technical documents from English into Hausa / Kanuri / Shuwa, and vice-versa, if needed.
• Organize data and information, prepare, and maintain records, document and control plans for the monitoring and evaluation of the project implementation
• Facilitate implementation and improvement of the Mental Health specialized services through continuous coordination with the implementing partner as well as monitoring and supervision of the regularly deployed neuropsychiatric nurses across the LGAs of Borno state.
• Coordinate Visibility and Communication activities related to the project.
• Undertake duty travel to very challenging areas when necessary.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field with at least 4 years of experience in humanitarian and / or development organization in designing, implementing, and overseeing supervision MHPSS / Protection field work related task OR
• Diploma in in the above field with six years of working experience in the mentioned field of work

Required Experience:

• Additional experience 3-5 years in the field of psychosocial and mental health work in local and / or international organizations
• Extensive network with Practitioners and institutions in the field.

Required Skills:

• Excellent communication skills and ability to understand and develop programmatic strategies on
• psychosocial / protection support for organizations.

Languages:

• Fluency in English and multiple Native languages.

Required Competencies
Behavioural:

• The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following competencies:

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintain high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles / rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent, and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – Behavioural Indicators Level 2:

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge, and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring, and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – Behavioural Indicators Level 2:

• Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example, and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.
• Empowering others & building trust creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Strategic thinking and vision: work strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

Application Closing Date
2nd October, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications via email to HRNIGERIA@iom.int indicating position applied on the subject line.

Click here for more information (PDF)

Note

• In order for the applications to be considered valid, IOM only accepts applications with a Cover Letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for application, addressed to “Human Resources, International Organization for Migration (IOM)” and with a subject line: SVN2020.56. Maiduguri. Senior Project Assistant (MHPSS) G6
• All applications should include a functional email address, mobile numbers, and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Please note that this position is open only to Nigerian National applicants and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Other:

• Only candidates residing in the country of the duty station and within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered.
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, confirmation of documents and security clearances.
• Women with the above qualifications are encouraged to apply.

CFCV No.: SVN2020.55
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Organizational Unit: MHPSS
IOM Classification: NOA
Type of Appointment: Special Short-Term (SST) 6 months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Context

• The major aim of MHPSS/Protection programme is to mitigate the negative impact, strengthening capacities, social support, and reduced vulnerabilities/threats of affected population in NE Nigeria.
• Under the overall guidance of the Head of Sub office and the direct supervision of the MHPSS Programme Manager in Maiduguri, and in coordination with the Resource Management Officer in Maiduguri, the successful candidate will coordinate the Monitoring and Evaluation component of MHPSS programme in Maiduguri, in line with the expectations of IOM MHPSS’s donors and IOM’s requirements.

Core Functions / Responsibilities

• Lead overall evaluation and analysis of data collection, related task in the programme through designing and implementing a quality indicators system for collecting/tracking regular progress updates and inform to management through formal reporting aspects.
• Design and Implement evaluation System and improvement of the current data collection system.
• Develop and implement evaluation plan of the programme to support an improvement quality plan for all the services provided.
• Develop common indicators for data collection, design/adjust data collection tools/ templates, and assist for regular data collection/generation process of the services provided in the different areas of the Unit: MHPSS, Protection, Counter Trafficking and GBV.
• Participate in the design, implementation and analysis of the beneficiary accountability mechanisms and impact surveys to evaluate the success the MHPSS/GBV/CT programme from a beneficiary’s perspective; the results will act as diagnostic and alert systems to identify gaps in programming to inform improvements in the relevant areas.
• Provide technical support to project staff on implementing evaluation plan and logical framework.
• Liaise with project management to collect and analyse data and to determine progress achieved.
• In terms of Project Information Management, track programme’s output and outcome level results on the periodic basis in close coordination with programme manager and implementing team.
• Collect, analyse, check, verify and compile data from the field as stipulated in the evaluation and tracking plan.
• Review and compile monitoring reports, project progress reports, evaluation reports, photographs, case studies video documentaries, power point presentation, etc.
• Update and maintain the programme database and integrate the existing organization’s databases to the humanitarian responses’ information management systems
• In coordination with programme manager develop the M&E capacity through training staff members on M&E concepts, skills and tools as well as enhancing their capacity for proper data collection and reporting.
• Design training materials, communication materials related to project and M&E System.
• In regards of quality assurance, reviewing field level assessment reports, regular assessments, and evaluation reports, as well as reports from partners/consultants are complete and meet the quality requirements.
• Prepare the M&E MHPSS/Protection/CT dashboard periodic progress report and submit to programme manager.
• Collect and/or draft case story, best practice documentation, lessons learnt; and update and manage that information in project’s reports and other knowledge products.
• Carry out other duties and responsibilities related to M&E as assigned by programme manager
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in relevant field with relevant field of experience in humanitarian and/or development organization in
• designing, implementing, and overseeing impact evaluation related task or Bachelor’s degree in the relevant fields with two years of working experience within the required field of work.

Required Experience:

• Experience of quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.
• Experience in knowledge management and data driven interventions in the Unit’s field: MHPSS/Protection
• Hands on experience of managing database software.
• Programmatic experience in MHPSS, Protection and in relevant field will have added value

Required Skill:

• Sound knowledge and experience on writing reports.
• Good interpersonal, communications, and facilitation skills.
• Strong statistical skills both quantitative and qualitative methods, including knowledge of Microsoft applications, and statistical software’s such as SPSS and Atlas ti 8 or NUD.IST.
• Working knowledge of the English language along with writing and communication skills.

Languages:

• Fluency in English and multiple Native languages

Required Competencies
Behavioural

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following competencies:
Values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintain high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent, and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies: – behavioural indicators level 2:

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge, and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring, and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies: – behavioural indicators level 2:

• Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example, and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.
• Empowering others & building trust creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Strategic thinking and vision: work strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

Others:

• Only candidates residing in the country of the duty station and within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered.
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, confirmation of all documents and security clearances.

Application Closing Date
2nd October, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Applications via email to: HRNIGERIA@iom.int indicating the Position applied on the subject line.

Click here for more information (PDF)

Important Information & Notice

• For the applications to be considered valid, IOM only accepts applications with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for application, addressed to Human Resources, International Organization for Migration (IOM) and with a subject line SVN2020.55 Maiduguri. National Monitoring and Evaluation Officer.
• All applications should include a functional email address, mobile numbers and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Women are encouraged to apply

CFCV No.: SVN2020.057
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Organizational Unit : MHPSS
IOM Classification: G6
Type of Appointment: Special Short-Term (SST) 6 months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Context

• Under the overall guidance of the Head of Sub-office and direct supervision of the MHPSS Programme Manager in Maiduguri, and in coordination with the Resource Management Officer in Maiduguri, the successful candidate will coordinate and monitor the Administrative and Financial components of the MHPSS programme in Maiduguri, in line with the expectations of IOM MHPSS’s donors on IOM’s requirements. In particular, he/she will carry out the following duties:

Core Functions / Responsibilities

• In coordination with the MHPSS Program Manager in Maiduguri, monitor the administrative and financial resources of the MHPSS program in Maiduguri and other field locations in North-East Nigeria.
• Coordinate with operations staff as appropriate for grant activity implementation to ensure that procurement, finance, and logistics aspects of each activity are being implemented on-time and in accordance with the specifications and technical quality of proposed, ongoing and concluding MHPSS approved activities.
• Review purchase and payment requests within MHPSS activities, ensuring completeness of supporting documentation and consistency of values; and ensuring the requests are within the MHPSS budgets.
• In coordination with operations project assistants, conduct regular monitoring visits to verify consistency and transparency delivery of items included in the services provided by the program to beneficiaries across all field locations in the North-East Nigeria.
• Monitor budget control and analyse variances between the MHPSS budgets and the actual expenditures in line with resource management procedures.
• Coordinate closely with the procurement and logistics, finance, and Security teams in the application of standard guidelines and procedures aimed at ensuring appropriate, efficient, and transparent use of funds.
• Coordinate with the Monitoring and Evaluation / Reporting Officer and MHPSS project assistants to develop, monitor, evaluate (M&E) and recommend administrative and financial measures for MHPSS activities, including contractors and grantees.
• In coordination with other internal functional units of the mission, as well as the MHPSS Project Manager in Maiduguri, support the presentation of administrative and financial information to the donors.
• Plan, prepare and deliver training to MHPSS staff on the internal SOP of administration and finance and facilitate knowledge building and sharing of IOM’s policies and procedures.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications

• University degree from an accredited institution in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related fields with a minimum of four years of professional experience in financial management, accounting, and budgeting. master’s degree in above mentioned academic area an advantage or High School certificate in the fields mentioned above with six years of continuous working experience

Required Experience:

• Proven experience in programmatic, administrative, and financial planning.
• Ability to adapt administrative and finance tools to work effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, and beneficiaries.
• Knowledge and experience in using finance and accounting systems
• Ability to apply institutional financial policies and guidelines.
• Able to advocate and incorporate financial considerations into processes and procedures.
• Understanding of international and donor accounting standards.

Required Skills:

• Good analytical skills for financial data, strong sense of details and accuracy
• Understanding of UN/IOM’s policies and procedures is a strong asset.
• Solid understanding of MHPSS programming is an asset.

Languages:

• Fluency in English and multiple Native languages

Required Competencies
Behavioural:
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following competencies:

Values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintain high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates the ability to work in a composed, competent, and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies: – behavioural indicators level 2

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action-oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge, and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring, and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators – Level 2:

• Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example, and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.
• Empowering others & building trust creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Strategic thinking and vision: work strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

Other:

• Only candidates residing in the country of the duty station and within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered.
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, confirmation of all documents, and security clearances.

Application Closing Date
2nd October, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Applications via email to: HRNIGERIA@iom.int indicating Position applied on subject line by.

Click here for more information (PDF)

Important Information & Notice

• For the applications to be considered valid, IOM only accepts applications with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for application, addressed to Human Resources, International Organization for Migration (IOM) and with a subject line SVN2020.057 Senior Project Assistant (Administration).
• All applications should include a functional email address, mobile numbers and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Women are encouraged to apply

CFCV No.: CFCV2020/051
Location: Home based with Travels
Organizational Unit : Migration Management (MM)
IOM Classification: Consultant
Type of Appointment: Consultant, 45 working days within a duration of 6 months
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Context

• The consultancy will support activities within the implementation framework of the Project – Strengthening the Capacity of the Justice Sector to Address Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants in the Edo and Delta States, implemented by the International Organization for Migration(IOM) with funding from the IOM Development Fund (IDF) The project aims to contribute to Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN)’s efforts to combat Trafficking in Persons (TiP) and Smuggling of Migrants (SoM) through Strengthening the Capacity of the Justice Sector to Address Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants in the Edo and Delta States in Nigeria.
• While the underlying elements of human trafficking are difficult to understand, governments have an important role in ensuring that perpetrators are brought to justice effectively and protection of victims is assured. When officials, throughout the criminal justice sector, have a precise understanding of its core elements, they are better equipped to serve victims and society.
• Considering the high incidence of smuggling of migrants and trafficking in persons in Nigeria, especially in the Edo and Delta States, there is an urgent need to address the issue through multiple approaches, including engagement of the justice sector, specifically by providing capacity-building assistance.
• The project aims to ensure that all relevant arms of the justice sector (investigators, prosecutors and judges) are able to bring perpetrators of human trafficking and smuggling of migrants to justice effectively and that protection of victims is guaranteed.
• In order to achieve this objective, the project will work with relevant partners to develop and pilot contextualized training manuals, organize training-of-trainers, and support the roll-out of training targeted to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), police investigators, persecutors from NAPTIP, Edo and Delta States ministries of justice, and judges of the Federal High Court in Edo and Delta States, among others.
• Working under the overall supervision of the Programme Manager (MM / AVRR), under the direct supervision of the National Programme Officer (Migration Management) and in close coordination with the Project team, the consultant will be responsible for the development of a contextualized training manual on victim centered prosecution of of cases of trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants in Edo and Delta States.

Core Functions / Responsibilities

• Develop a work plan and methodology for the delivery of the consultancy in coordination with the National Programme Officer (Migration Management).
• Conduct desk research to mine data and information relevant to the assignment.
• Submit an inception report on the assignment.
• Closely engaging relevant stakeholders, develop gender-sensitive training manuals on prosecution of cases of human trafficking and smuggling of migrants based on national legislation, international legal framework and best international practices while reflecting national context.
• Facilitate one review and validation workshop with relevant stakeholders including trainers from the training institutions and operatives.
• Participate in advocacy sessions to the NAPTIP, and the Ministries of Justice Edo and Delta States to integrate the manual into the training curriculum of the institutions
• Facilitate a Training-of-Trainers sessions for prosecutors using the developed manual.
• Facilitate training sessions for prosecutors from NAPTIP and other relevant Agencies using the developed manual.
• Undertake duty travel as necessary to complete the above-mentioned tasks.
• Draft and submit a comprehensive final report of the assignment

Tangible and Measurable Output of the work assignment:

• Submit inception phase report
• Submit validated training manuals on gender-sensitive, human rights focused investigation of trafficking and smuggling of migrants’ cases
• Facilitate review and validation workshop with relevant stakeholders including trainers from the training institutions and operatives and submit workshop report.
• Facilitate training workshops facilitated (ToT and Training of operatives) and submit training workshop reports.
• Submit the final report with all the relevant materials used attached as annexes.

Deliverables and Timelines:

• The total duration of the consultancy is expected to take 45 working days, over a period of six months

Deliverables – Timelines:

• Detailed inception report including workplan and methodology – 5 days
• Development of training manual – 15days
• Validation Workshop – 5days
• Advocacy sessions for integration of training manual into the training curriculum of the relevant institutions – 5days
• Training of trainers’ workshop – 5days
• Training of Operatives workshop – 5days
• Final Report – 5days

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced degree in Criminal Justice, and related Social Sciences or related field from accredited academic institution.
• Minimum Seven years of professional experience in the field of criminal justice operatives. Specific experience providing training to prosecutors on trafficking, smuggling of migrants and gender-based violence is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in the development of training manuals and execution of trainings.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of the dynamics of trafficking in person and smuggling of migrants in Nigeria and understanding of national, regional and global issues.
• Demonstrated experience in the coordination of complex programmes implying multiple partners and stakeholders.
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, other international / national institutions and bodies
• Proven facilitation skills highly desirable.
• Excellent Microsoft Word skills and ability to take notes / drafts and produce high-quality written reports.
• Motivated, committed, responsible, and able to work independently with limited direct supervision

Languages:

• Fluency in English; knowledge of multiple languages advantageous;

Required Competencies
Values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles / rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators:

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action-oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Others:

• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.

Application Closing Date
Wednesday, 30th September, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Applications via email to: HRNIGERIA@iom.int indicating Position applied on subject line by.

Click here for more information (PDF)

Important Information & Notice

• For the applications to be considered valid, IOM only accepts applications with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for application, addressed to Human Resources, International Organization for Migration (IOM) and with a subject line CFCV2020/051 Lagos. Consultant (MM / Prosecution-Development of Training Manuals)
• All applications should include a functional email address, mobile numbers and detailed curriculum vitae (CV).
• Women are encouraged to apply

SVN No: CFCV2020/052
Location: Home based with Travels
Organizational Unit: Migration Management (MM)
IOM Classification: Consultant
Type of Appointment: Consultant, 45 working days within a duration of 6 months
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Context

• The consultancy will support activities within the implementation framework of the Project – Strengthening the Capacity of the Justice Sector to Address Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants in the Edo and Delta States, implemented by the International Organization for Migration(IOM) with funding from the IOM Development Fund (IDF)
• The project aims to contribute to Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN)’s efforts to combat Trafficking in Persons (TiP) and Smuggling of Migrants (SoM) through Strengthening the Capacity of the Justice Sector to Address Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants in the Edo and Delta States in Nigeria.
• While the underlying elements of human trafficking are difficult to understand, governments have an important role in ensuring that perpetrators are brought to justice effectively and protection of victims is assured. When officials, throughout the criminal justice sector, have a precise understanding of its core elements, they are better equipped to serve victims and society.
• Considering the high incidence of smuggling of migrants and trafficking in persons in Nigeria, especially in the Edo and Delta States, there is an urgent need to address the issue through multiple approaches, including engagement of the justice sector, specifically by providing capacity-building assistance.
• The project aims to ensure that all relevant arms of the justice sector (investigators, prosecutors and judges) are able to bring perpetrators of human trafficking and smuggling of migrants to justice effectively and that protection of victims is guaranteed.
• In order to achieve this objective, the project will work with relevant partners to develop and pilot contextualized training manuals, organize training-of-trainers, and support the roll-out of training targeted to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), police investigators, persecutors from NAPTIP, Edo and Delta States ministries of justice, and judges of the Federal High Court in Edo and Delta States, among others.
• Working under the overall supervision of the Programme Manager (MM/AVRR), under the direct supervision of the National Programme Officer (Migration Management) and in close coordination with the Project team, the consultant will be responsible for the development of a contextualized training manual on victim centred adjudication of cases of trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants in Edo and Delta States.

Core Functions / Responsibilities

• Develop a work plan and methodology for the delivery of the consultancy in coordination with the National Programme Officer (Migration Management).
• Conduct desk research to mine data and information relevant to the assignment.
• Submit an inception report on the assignment.
• Closely engaging relevant stakeholders, develop gender-sensitive training manuals on adjudication of cases of human trafficking and smuggling of migrants based on national legislation, international legal framework and best international practices while reflecting national context.
• Facilitate one review and validation workshop with relevant stakeholders including trainers from the training institutions and operatives.
• Participate in advocacy sessions to the NJI to integrate the manual into the training curriculum of the institutions
• Facilitate a Training of Trainers session for trainers from the National Judicial Institute on the use of the developed manual.
• Facilitate Training sessions for judges of courts with relevant jurisdiction in Edo and Delta States using the developed manual.
• Undertake duty travel as necessary to complete the above-mentioned tasks.
• Draft and submit a comprehensive final report of the assignment

Tangible and Measurable Output of the work assignment:

• Submit inception phase report
• Submit validated Training manuals on gender-sensitive, human rights-focused adjudication of trafficking and smuggling of migrants’ cases
• Facilitate review and validation workshop with relevant stakeholders including trainers from the training institutions and operatives and submit workshop report.
• Facilitate training workshops (Training of Trainers and Training of operatives) submit training workshop reports.
• Submit final report with all the relevant materials annexed.

Deliverables and Timelines:

• The total duration of the consultancy is expected to take 45 working days, over a period of six months

Deliverables and Timelines:

• The total duration of the consultancy is expected to take 45 working days, over a period of six months

Deliverables | Timelines:

• Detailed inception report including workplan and methodology -5 days
• Development of training manual – 15days
• Validation Workshop – 5days
• Advocacy sessions for integration of training manual into the training curriculum of the relevant institutions – 5days
• Training of trainers’ workshop – 5days
• Training of Operatives workshop – 5days
• Final Report – 5days

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A post-graduate degree in Law, Criminology or related field from an accredited academic institution.
• Minimum Seven years of professional experience in the field of criminal investigation. Specific experience working on cases of trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants is an added advantage
• Demonstrated experience in the development of training manuals and execution of trainings.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of the dynamics of trafficking in person and smuggling of migrants in Nigeria and understanding of national, regional and global issues.
• Demonstrated experience in the coordination of complex programmes implying multiple partners and stakeholders.
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, other international/national institutions and bodies
• Proven facilitation skills highly desirable.
• Excellent Microsoft Word skills and ability to take notes/drafts and produce high-quality written reports.
• Motivated, committed, responsible, and able to work independently with limited direct supervision.

Languages:

• Fluency in English; knowledge of multiple languages advantageous;

Required Competencies
Values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintain high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators:

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action-oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Others:

• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.

Application Closing Date
1st October, 2020.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications via email to: HRNIGERIA@iom.int indicating position number as the subject of the email.

Click here for more information (PDF)

Important Information & Notice

• In order for the applications to be considered valid, IOM only accepts applications with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for application, addressed to Human Resources, International Organization for Migration (IOM) and with a subject line “CFCV2020/052 Lagos. Consultant (MM/Investigator-Development of Training Manuals) “
• All applications should include a functional email address, mobile numbers, and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

CFCV No.: CFCV2020 / 053
Location: Nigeria
Organizational Unit: Migration Management (MM)
Duty Station: Home based with Travels
IOM Classification: Consultant
Type of Appointment: Consultant, 45 working days within a duration of 6 months
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Context
The consultancy will support activities within the implementation framework of the Project – Strengthening the Capacity of the Justice Sector to Address Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants in the Edo and Delta States, implemented by the International Organization for Migration(IOM) with funding from the IOM Development Fund (IDF)

The project aims to contribute to Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN)’s efforts to combat Trafficking in Persons (TiP) and Smuggling of Migrants (SoM) through Strengthening the Capacity of the Justice Sector to Address Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants in the Edo and Delta States in Nigeria.

While the underlying elements of human trafficking are difficult to understand, governments have an important role in ensuring that perpetrators are brought to justice effectively and protection of victims is assured. When officials, throughout the criminal justice sector, have a precise understanding of its core elements, they are better equipped to serve victims and society.

Considering the high incidence of smuggling of migrants and trafficking in persons in Nigeria, especially in the Edo and Delta States, there is an urgent need to address the issue through multiple approaches, including engagement of the justice sector, specifically by providing capacity-building assistance.

The project aims to ensure that all relevant arms of the justice sector (investigators, prosecutors and judges) are able to bring perpetrators of human trafficking and smuggling of migrants to justice effectively and that protection of victims is guaranteed.

In order to achieve this objective, the project will work with relevant partners to develop and pilot contextualized training manuals, organize training-of-trainers, and support the roll-out of training targeted to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), police investigators, persecutors from NAPTIP, Edo and Delta States ministries of justice, and judges of the Federal High Court in Edo and Delta States, among others.

Working under the overall supervision of the Programme Manager (MM/AVRR), under the direct supervision of the National Programme Officer (Migration Management) and in close coordination with the Project team, the consultant will be responsible for the development of a contextualized training manual on victim centered investigation of of cases of trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants in Edo and Delta States.

Core Functions / Responsibilities

• Develop a work plan and methodology for the delivery of the consultancy in coordination with the National Programme Officer (Migration Management).
• Conduct desk research to mine data and information relevant to the assignment.
• Submit an inception report on the assignment.
• Closely engaging relevant stakeholders, develop gender-sensitive training manuals on investigation of cases of human trafficking and smuggling of migrants based on national legislation, international legal framework and best international practices while reflecting national context.
• Facilitate one review and validation workshop with relevant stakeholders including trainers from the training institutions and operatives.
• Participate in advocacy sessions to the Nigeria Police Force and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to integrate the manual into the training curriculum of the institutions
• Facilitate a Training-of-Trainers sessions for investigators using the developed manual.
• Facilitate two training sessions for investigators from NAPTIP and the Nigerian Police Academy using the developed manual.
• Undertake duty travel as necessary to complete the above-mentioned tasks.
• Draft and submit a comprehensive final report of the assignment

Tangible and Measurable Output of the Work Assignment

• Submit inception phase report.
• Submit validated training manuals on gender-sensitive, human rights focused investigation of trafficking and smuggling of migrants’ cases.
• Facilitate review and validation workshop with relevant stakeholders including trainers from the training institutions and operatives and submit workshop report.
• Facilitate training workshops facilitated (ToT and Training of operatives) and submit training workshop report and submit training workshop reports.
• Submit final report with all the relevant materials used attached as annexes.

Deliverables and Timelines

• The total duration of the consultancy is expected to take 45 working days, over a period of six months.

Deliverables – Timelines:

• Detailed inception report including workplan and methodology 5 days
• Development of training manual – 15 days
• Validation Workshop – 5 days
• Advocacy sessions for integration of training manual into the training curriculum of the relevant institutions – 5 days
• Training of trainers’ workshop – 5 days
• Training of Operatives workshop – 5 days
• Final Report – 5 days

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A Postgraduate Degree in Law, Criminology and Related Social Sciences or related field from accredited academic institution.
• Minimum of Six years of professional experience in the field of criminal investigation. Specific experience providing training on the investigation of cases of trafficking is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated expertise in the investigation of transnational organized crimes.
• Demonstrated experience in the development of training manuals and execution of trainings.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of the dynamics of trafficking in person and smuggling of migrants in Nigeria and understanding of national, regional and global issues.
• Demonstrated experience in the coordination of complex programmes implying multiple partners and stakeholders.
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, other international / national institutions and bodies
• Proven facilitation skills highly desirable.
• Excellent Microsoft Word skills and ability to take notes / drafts and produce high-quality written reports.
• Motivated, committed, responsible, and able to work independently with limited direct supervision.

Languages:

• Fluency in English; knowledge of multiple languages advantageous;

Required Competencies:

• Values
• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – Behavioural Indicators:

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Application Closing Date
Thursday 1st October, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Applications via email to: HRNIGERIA@iom.int using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Click here for more information (pdf)

Note

• For the applications to be considered valid, IOM only accepts applications with a Cover Letter not more than one page
• specifying the motivation for application, addressed to “Human Resources, International Organization for Migration (IOM)” and with a subject line CFCV2020 / 053 Lagos. Consultant (MM / Investigator-Development of Training Manuals)
• All applications should include a functional email address, mobile numbers and detailed curriculum vitae (CV).
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
• Women are encouraged to apply.

SVN No: SVN2020.050
Location: Abuja
Organizational Unit: Resource Management
IOM Classification: G3
Type of Appointment: Special Short Term (SST), six months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Context
Working under the overall guidance of the Resource Management Officer and the direct supervision of the Human Resources Officer (HRO), the incumbent will be responsible for assisting the Human Resources Officer in all administrative tasks in the unit. In particular, he/she will undertake the below tasks:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

• Assist with the logistics and administrative work related to the recruitment of national staff in the mission with the guidance of the HR team,
• Assist and coordinate with all supervisors and project managers on the approvals related to contract renewals for the national staff and prepare a report for further extensions.
• Assist in coordinating the Advancement Within Grade (AWG) for all staff in the mission with the HR team
• Maintain the HR filing system and ensure all files are updated with the right documents and ensure safe custody of all the files. Undertake regular checks in all the staff personal files to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
• Maintain and update the HR files in the HR common folder with all updated General Instructions, General Bulletins and any other HR related information updates,
• Ensure the training folder is up to date at the end of each quarter.
• Assist in preparing general staff letters related to HR in coordination with the HR Officer
• Assist with the follow up of the Drivers Annual Exam process each year
• Process medical payments approved by the Health Claims unit relating to staff confinement or treatment in hospital. Also prepare payments for all HR related medical outpatient bills with supporting documentation,
• Assist and coordinate all logistics related to any training that involves the HR department and ensure smooth running of the training,
• Perform any other related tasks as may be assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• One year of relevant working experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; three years of working experience with high school diploma in a relevant field is required
• Experience working in a busy office in administration.
• Working experience in SAP is an added advantage.
• Familiarity with the UN common system or similar systems,
• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills with proven ability to work effectively and harmoniously with a team of colleagues.
• Mature individual, able to work independently under pressure, able to maintain accuracy, paying attention to details, meeting deadlines and working with minimal supervision.
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office Suite (Office, excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) internet and E-mail
• Languages:
• Fluency in English and working knowledge the local language.

Required Competencies:
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

Values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintain high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 1:

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action-oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Other:

• Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
• This is a national position and only candidates residing in the country of the duty station within commuting distance will be considered.
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment.

Application Closing Date
1st October, 2020.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications via email to: HRNIGERIA@iom.int indicating position number as the subject of the email.

Click here for more information (pdf)

Important Information & Notice

• In order for the applications to be considered valid, IOM only accepts applications with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for application, addressed to Human Resources, International Organization for Migration (IOM) and with a subject line “SVN2020.050 Abuja Administrative Assistant (HR)”
• All applications should include a functional email address, mobile numbers, and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P2
Type of Appointment: Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Context

• Under the overall supervision of the Resources Management Officer in Abuja; functional supervision of the Procurement and Logistics Officer in Abuja and direct supervision of the Resources Management Officer in Lagos, and in close coordination with the other relevant Units, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for the Procurement and Logistics activities of the Lagos Sub-Office.
• IOM procurement and supply chain activities are guided by the general principles of:
  • Best Value for Money;
  • Accountability, Integrity and Transparency;
  • Fairness and effective Competition; and,
  • Best Interest of IOM.

Core Functions / Responsibilities

• Manage and conduct overall Procurement & Logistics actions within Lagos Sub-Office, including property and assets control, supply, and contractual agreements for services and maintenance.
• Take responsibility for all planning, implementation and monitoring aspects related to procurement and logistics needs in Lagos Sub-Office.
• Liaise with the RMO, the Program Managers and Head of Sub-Office regarding all Procurement, Logistics and service requirements, in order to consolidate overall procurement (or service) requirements and optimize purchasing power; propose and implement strategic adjustments towards increasing the effectiveness and accuracy of all Procurement & Logistic procedures.
• Analyse procurement requests, identify service providers, and evaluate information regarding vendor’s performance concerning the quality, prices, and delivery of goods in view of the Organization’s best interests.
• Assist Programme Managers in preparing bidding documents for the tendering of projects and issuing calls for proposals, oversee bidding processes, solicit bids, quotations and tender documents, evaluate and select suppliers, and confirm terms of payment. Support all procurement transactions and analyse them for conformity with specified requirements.
• Follow-up on purchase orders status and keep Programme Managers abreast with estimated time of delivery or any changes that may affect or modify the pre-determined delivery conditions; ensure all expected merchandise is received in accordance with PO specifications, and that all goods are in good condition.
• Create and maintain the database of vendor, contractor accreditation and evaluation status to ensure a pool of reliable service providers to address the needs of the Country Office.
• Establish and monitor a tracking system for purchase requisitions raised in the Sub-Offices; organize and maintain proper filing systems.
• Undertake physical inventory of the assets in the Sub-Offices and update it on a periodic basis; implement effective systems for assets management; ensure that appropriate record is kept on assets disposal.
• Direct and supervise stockroom management practices, in order to ensure there is no undue overstocking or loss.
• Manage and supervise the overall maintenance and repair of office facilities, including preventive maintenance. Establish maintenance agreements with competent service providers when it is feasible and determined to be cost effective.
• Assist in the coordination of vehicle controls, supervision of drivers and management of staff movements.
• Ensure safe running condition of the fleet, and transportation of IOM staff on official business; monitor accuracy of records according the Vehicle Logbook, Servicing/Maintenance records & Fuel Consumptions.
• Supervise and, train staff dedicated to the above duties and responsibilities.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience
Education:

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or Management, Procurement and Logistics or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

NB: Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).

Experience:

• Experience in preparing narrative and financial project reports, statements and/or projections;
• Experience in coordinating logistical needs of community-based reintegration projects is an added advantage;
• Experience within the International Humanitarian Field and within the organizations of the UN Common System;
• Extensive experience in the field of Procurement & Logistics, Supply Chain, and other related fields;
• Demonstrated experience in liaising with donors, governmental authorities, other national / international institutions, and NGOs;
• Working experience in the region is an asset.

Skills:

• Excellent communication and writing skills with the ability to analyses complex problems and identify and convey clear, rapid solutions;
• Effective resource management skills;
• Ability to supervise staff and coordinate administrative activities;
• Demonstrated knowledge of supply chain, administration and evaluation techniques and practices;
• Good level of computer literacy, including database applications;
• Strong general analytical skills.

Languages:

• IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
• For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an advantage.
• Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and / or oral assessments.

Required Competencies
Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2:

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2:

• Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.
• Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link: https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.pdf
• Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based intervie

Other:

• Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.
• Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
• This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations.
• Recommended candidates endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.
• The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
• Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.
• IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application Closing Date
24th September, 2020 by 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date

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

Important Information and Notice

• Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all
• IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.
• For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:
• Internal candidates
• Candidates from the following non-represented member states:
  • Antigua and Barbuda; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Cook Islands; Cuba; Djibouti; Fiji; Gabon; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Luxembourg; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu
• Second tier candidates include:
  • All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.

The U.S. Mission to Nigeria is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Gardener
2.) Physician
3.) Supply Clerk
4.) Travel Coordinator – Consulate General
5.) Registered Nurse – Consulate General
6.) Registered Nurse – U.S. Embassy.

The U.S. Mission to Nigeria comprises of the Embassy in Abuja, FCT, and the Consulate General in Lagos. U.S. Consulate General Lagos is the Mission’s representative to the Nigerian people in the southern region.

Announcement Number: Lagos-2020-045
Location: Lagos
Hiring Agency: Consulate General Lagos
Series/Grade: LE – 1310 2
Work Schedule: Full-time – 40 hours per week
Promotion Potential: LE-2

Overview

• Hiring Path: Open to the public
• Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: For USEFM – FP is CC.  Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C. All Interested Applicants / All Sources
• Security Clearance Required: Public Trust – Background Investigation
• Appointment Type: Permanent
• Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

Summary

• The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (40 hours per week)
• Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
• Supervisory Position: No
• Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
• Travel Required: Not Required

Duties

• Basic Function of the Position – The incumbent is assigned to the Facility Management (FAC) as a Gardener to perform gardening work on the Consulate General (Consulate) Compound and all USG leased/owned properties.
• /he is responsible for weeding, planting, pruning and watering, as well as the general maintenance and appearance of grounds and gardens at all of the USG compounds. Incumbent reports directly to the Gardening Supervisor.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum of two years of gardening maintenance experience is required.
• Job Knowledge:  Understanding the concept of gardening maintenance and equipment, as well as understanding of Nigeria horticulture environment is required.
• Education Requirements: Completion of Primary School is required.

Evaluations:

• This may be tested. Please specify your level of proficiency in the language listed.

Language:

• Limited knowledge (Speaking/reading/writing) of English language is required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to lift, handle and carry heavy loads up to 23kg is required.  Must be able to use a wide range of gardening equipment and powered hand tools. Incumbent Must be able to conform to established safety and health policy and procedures and report unsafe or hazardous conditions.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):

• The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Qualifications:

• All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info
Benefits:

Agency Benefits:

• Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Lagos, Nigeria may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
• For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
• The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information:

• Hiring Preference Selection Process:  Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.
• Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

Hiring Preference Order:

• AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran
• AEFM / USEFM
• FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights

Important

• Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification.  A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
• This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
• For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.

Marketing Statement:

• We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Annual Salary

• NGN N2,469,550
• USD $21,974

Application Closing Date
7th October, 2020.

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

Application Procedures

• All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance.
• To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button.  For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents:

• In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested diploma and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.
• Residency and/or Work Permit
• Primary School Certificate
• For EFMs, in addition to the above;
• Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

• Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
• For further information – the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.
• Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Lagos, Nigeria.

Announcement Number: Lagos-2020-044
Location: Lagos
Hiring Agency: Consulate General Lagos
Series / Grade: LE – 0505 12
Promotion Potential: LE – 12
Work Schedule: Full-time – 40 hours per week

Overview

• Hiring Path: Open to the public
• Security Clearance Required: Public Trust – Background Investigation
• Appointment Type: Permanent
• Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period
• Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
• Supervisory Position: No
• Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
• Travel Required: Not Required

Duties

• The incumbent provides primary urgent and emergency outpatient medical care services to all eligible American employees and their family members.  Additionally the incumbent will provide emergency and occupational health services to all employees of the Mission.
• Services will be provided through direct patient evaluation, examination, and treatment.  The LE Staff physician is responsible for determining when hospitalization/medical evacuation is required and arranging all appropriate aspects of the patient’s care.
• The LE Staff physician will participate in after-hours call responsibilities with other health unit team members. The job holder has significant impact on the entire embassy customer base in a variety of levels and fashions, including decisions on employees’ abilities to work, continued ability to be posted in their overseas assignment based on medical conditions that require ongoing management, and Medevac decisions and implications.
• The Front Office and Management Officer will look to this position to play a vital role in creating a healthier workplace, writing policies and providing advice on how to improve the health condition and awareness of the entire mission.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:

Education Requirements:

• Medical degree from an accredited Medical School and completion of appropriate post-graduate internship/residency/or fellowship is required. Must possess and maintain a current valid and unrestricted license to practice medicine within the Nigeria, country of citizenship, or the U.S.

Experience:

• A minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience post-graduate training in primary care (Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, or Internal Medicine) with at least 50% of the provider’s time involved with direct patient care during that time is required.

Job Knowledge:

• Incumbent must be a skilled and experienced physician who recognizes and understands the problems of delivering healthcare to a large and diverse group of personnel and their family members and be able to adjust his/her response and actions to varying medical and social situations.  Expert knowledge in technical medical terminologies.

Evaluations:

• This may be tested. Please specify your level of proficiency in the language listed.

Language:

• Fluent in writing, speaking/reading in English is required.

Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to perform common office-based surgical procedures, primary care procedures, and have emergency response skills such as intubation of patients, IV insertion ability to perform CPR, etc.
• Position shall work with standard medical equipment and is expected to know how to operate basic laboratory equipment. Proficient in use of computer including Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet functions including medical literature searches and use of common computer-based applications/programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity (Eeo):

• The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Qualifications:

• All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info
Benefits:

Agency Benefits:

• Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Lagos, Nigeria may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
• For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
• The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information:

• Hiring Preference Selection Process: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

Hiring Preference Order:

• AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran
• AEFM / USEFM
• FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights

Important

• Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification.
• A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant.
• The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.  Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
• This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: For USEFM – FP is 03.  Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.:

• All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Marketing Statement:

• We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.

Annual Salary

• NGN N17,733,456
• USD $71,808

Application Closing Date
24th September, 2020.

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

Application Procedures

• All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance.
• To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button.  For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents:

• In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested diploma and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.
• Residency and/or Work Permit
• Degree (not transcript)
• NYSC Certificate
• Medical License

For EFMs, in additon to the above:

• Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

• Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
• For further information – the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.
• Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Lagos, Nigeria.
• For More Info: HR Section 09-461-4000, HRNigeria@state.gov

Announcement Number: Lagos-2020-043
Location: Lagos
Hiring Agency: Consulate General Lagos
Series/Grade: LE – 0805 5
Work Schedule: Full-time – 40 hours per week
Promotion Potential: LE-5

Overview

• Hiring Path: Open to the public
• Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: For USEFM – FP is 09.  Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
• Security Clearance Required: Public Trust – Background Investigation
• Appointment Type: Permanent
• Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period
• Marketing Statement: We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary

• The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (40 hours per week)
• Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
• Supervisory Position: No
• Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
• Travel Required: Not Required

Duties

• Under the supervision of the Supply Supervisor, the incumbent performs clerical and data entry to record property transactions in the Non-Expendable (NXP) Supply unit of the Consulate Logistics Center (LLC) Warehouse. Incumbent assists with all property transactions and processes, as required.
• Job holder receives (unpack, identify and check items against receiving report) and distributes non-expendable property (NXP).

Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:

• Experience: Two (2) years of supply related experience is required; one year of which must have been obtained in a supply program or operation.
• Job Knowledge:  Good working knowledge of standard procedures that apply to supply management is required.
• Education Requirements: Completion of Secondary School or received high school diploma is required.

Skills And Abilities:

• Must be capable of performing moderately difficult work, including heavy lifting of 25 kg/55 lbs with the ability to operate heavy material handling equipment such as hand trucks and pallet jacks.
• Good computer skills with ability to use Information Technology (IT) software is required. Must have good interpersonal skills.

Evaluations:

• This may be tested. Please specify your level of proficiency in the language listed.

Language:

• Good working knowledge (speaking/reading/writing) English is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):

• The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Qualifications:

• All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits
Agency Benefits:

• Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Lagos, Nigeria may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
• For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
• The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information
Hiring Preference Selection Process:

• Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.
• Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

Hiring Preference Order:

• AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
• AEFM / USEFM
• FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

Important:

• Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification.  A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant.
• The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.  Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
• ** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
• For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.

Salary
NGN3,652,290 per annum

Application Closing Date
29th September, 2020.

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

Application Procedures

• All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance.
• To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button.  For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents
In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested diploma and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.

• Residency and/or Work Permit
• Secondary School Certificate

For EFMs, in addition to the above;

• Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

• Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
• For further information – the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.
• Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Lagos, Nigeria.

Announcement Number: Lagos-2020-023RA-2
Location: Lagos
Hiring Agency: Consulate General Lagos
Series / Grade: FP – 0910 8
Promotion Potential: FP-8
Work Schedule: Full-time – 40 hours per week

Overview

• Hiring Path: Open to the public
• Who May Apply / Clarification From the Agency: For USEFM – FP is 8.  Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
• U.S Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs)
• Security Clearance Required: Secret
• Appointment Type: Permanent
• Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period
• Marketing Statement: We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary

• The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (40 hours per week)
• Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and / or clearances / certifications or their candidacy may end.
• Supervisory Position: No
• Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
• Travel Required: Not Required

Duties

• Incumbent will coordinate all USG official travel in the U.S. Consulate Lagos District and track all USG employee movements.
• Based on contact and open source reporting, the incumbent will make recommendations concerning travel to the RSO for his / her final approval.
• S / he will communication and coordinate with U.S. Government employees on all official travel in Nigeria and more specifically the US Consulate Lagos District, in accordance with the mission Travel Policy and all applicable U.S. Government guidelines and regulations.
• S / he will stay up to date with current threats via daily contact with RSO or his / her delegate, RSOs of other foreign missions, NGOs, Nigeria police and open source information (newspaper, internet, television).
• Incumbent will refer to information gathered from contacts and open source when submitting travel recommendations to RSO.
• Maintain a weekly travel publication to be disseminated to RSO and section heads.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:

• Experience: Two years experience in clerical duties using Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook on a daily basic is required.
• Job Knowledge:  Incumbent must be familiar with safety and security aspects of airline travel in Nigeria, including applicable guidelines set by Post, U.S and Nigeria and how to interact with Nigeria police officials and their stringent protocols of communication.
• Education Requirements: Completion of Secondary School or received high school diploma
• Evaluations: This may be tested. Please specify in your application your level of proficiency in the language listed.
• Language:  Fluency in Speaking/Reading and Writing English is required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to independently process information relating to travel security and provide advice to the Senior RSO is required.
• Must be tactful but effective in dealing with USG travelers and have management intelligence and ability to establish and maintain contacts with LE Staff and Americans

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):

• The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Qualifications:

• All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits
Agency Benefits:

• Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Lagos, Nigeria may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
• For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
• The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information
Hiring Preference Selection Process:

• Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.  Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

Hiring Preference Order:

• AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
• AEFM / USEFM
• FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

Important:

• Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
• **This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
• For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.

Salary
USD $33,685 / Annum

Application Closing Date
28th September, 2020.

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

Application Procedures

• All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Secret clearance.
• To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button.  For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents:

• In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested diploma and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.
• Copy of Orders / Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• Residency and / or Work Permit
• Degree with transcript
• DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

• Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
• For further information – the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.
• Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Lagos, Nigeria.

Announcement Number: Lagos-2019-013RA-2
Location: Lagos
Hiring Agency: Consulate General Lagos
Series / Grade: FP – 0510 5
Work Schedule: Full-time – 40 hours per week
Promotion Potential: FP-5
Security Clearance Required: Public Trust – Background Investigation
Appointment Type: Permanent
Appointment Type Details: Definite not to Exceed (5 years)

Overview
Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply / Clarification From the Agency:

• For USEFM – FS is 5/1.  Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.
• Current Employees of the Mission – All Agencies and/or U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs); Eligible Family Members (EFMs); or Declared Members of Household (MOHs) – All Agencies

Summary

• The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (40 hours per week)
• Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Basic Function of the Position

• The incumbent serves as the post’s nurse with responsibilities that include the medical care of Mission employees and eligible family members under MED approved clinical guidelines, as well as maintenance and inventory of all medical equipment and supplies
• S/he implements a robust vaccination program, administration of group and individual health education programs, and medical emergency contingency planning for the Mission
• S/he works in the Medical Unit under the direct supervision of the Regional Medical Officer (RMO) or Medical Provider (MP) with daily work guidance of Local Hire Nurse Practitioner.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Education Requirements:

• Degree (RN Level) in Nursing or Diploma / Certificate equivalent from an accredited School of Nursing with a valid nursing license or a current unrestricted Registered Nursing license from Nigeria, country of origin, or the U.S.
• Experience: Two (2) years of post-qualification work as a professional nurse is required.

Job Knowledge:

• Must possesses critical-thinking skills and comprehends MED’s policies and procedures regarding medical evacuations, hospitalizations, and insurance reimbursement methodology, as well as current knowledge of local and regional medical services that can provide care for all acuity levels, including vetted specialists and hospitals
• Good working knowledge of MED’s RN Clinical Practice Guidelines as well as familiarity with American Nursing Standards of Care are required.

Evaluations:

• This may be tested.

Language:

• Level III (Good working knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing of English is required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Basic computer skills, with proficiency in the use of Microsoft word is required. Must possess strong interpersonal skills and a client-oriented disposition capable of dealing with a complexity interactive challenges in difficult and emotional situations.

Qualifications:

• All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):

• The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Benefits
Agency Benefits:

• Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Lagos, Nigeria may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
• For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
• The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information
Hiring Preference Selection Process:

• Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.  Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

Hiring Preference Order:

• AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran
• AEFM / USEFM
• FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights

Important:

• Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification.  A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.  Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
• This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
• For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.

Marketing Statement

• We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Salary

• $47,148; N10,908,677 per annum

Application Closing Date
14th October, 2020.

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

Application Instruction

• All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance.
• To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button.  For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents:

• Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:
• Copy of Orders / Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• Residency and / or Work Permit
• Degree with transcript
• Certificate or License
• DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

• Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
• For further information – the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.
• Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Lagos, Nigeria.

Announcement Number: Abuja-2019-066RA-2
Location: Abuja
Hiring Agency: Embassy Abuja
Series / Grade: FP – 0510 5
Work Schedule: Full-time – 40 hours per week
Promotion Potential: FP-5
Security Clearance Required: Public Trust – Background Investigation
Appointment Type: Permanent
Appointment Type Details: Definite not to Exceed (5 years)

Overview
Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply / Clarification From the Agency:

• For USEFM – FS is 05/1.  Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.
• Current Employees of the Mission – All Agencies and/or U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs); Eligible Family Members (EFMs); or Declared Members of Household (MOHs) – All Agencies

Summary

• The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (40 hours per week)
• Start Date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and / or clearances / certifications or their candidacy may end.

Basic Function of the Position

• The incumbent serves as the post’s nurse with responsibilities that include the medical care of Mission employees and eligible family members under MED approved clinical guidelines, as well as maintenance and inventory of all medical equipment and supplies
• S/he implements a robust vaccination program, administration of group and individual health education programs, and medical emergency contingency planning for the Mission
• S/he works in the Medical Unit under the direct supervision of the Regional Medical Officer (RMO) or Medical Provider (MP).

Qualifications and Evaluations
Education Requirements:

• Degree (RN Level) in Nursing or Diploma / Certificate equivalent from an accredited School of Nursing with a valid nursing license or a current unrestricted Registered Nursing license from Nigeria, country of origin, or the U.S.

Experience:

• Two (2) years of post-qualification work as a professional nurse is required.

Job Knowledge:

• Must possess critical-thinking skills and comprehends MED’s policies and procedures regarding medical evacuations, hospitalizations, and insurance reimbursement methodology, as well as current knowledge of local and regional medical services that can provide care for all acuity levels, including vetted specialists and hospitals
• Good working knowledge of MED’s RN Clinical Practice Guidelines as well as familiarity with American Nursing Standards of Care are required.

Evaluations:

• This may be tested. Please your level of proficiency in the language listed.
• Language: Good working knowledge in English is required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Basic computer skills, with proficiency in the use of Microsoft word is required. Must possess strong interpersonal skills and a client-oriented disposition capable of dealing with complex interactive challenges in difficult and emotional situations.

Qualifications:

• All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):

• The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Benefits
Agency Benefits:

• Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Abuja, Nigeria may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
• For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
• The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information
Hiring Preference Selection Process:

• Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.  Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

Hiring Preference Order:

• AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
• AEFM / USEFM
• FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

Important:

• Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification
• A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant
• The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.  Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
• This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
• For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.

Marketing Statement

• We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Salary

• USD $47,148 per annum.

Application Closing Date
14th October, 2020.

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

Application Instruction

• All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance.
• To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button.  For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents:

• Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:
• Copy of Orders / Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• Residency and / or Work Permit
• Degree with transcript
• Certificate or License
• DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

• Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
• For further information – the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.
• Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Abuja, Nigeria.

Location: Alakija (Festac Town), Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary

• Developing a strategic plan for the School, including the preparation resource plan.
• Position is open for primary 4, 5, and 6 classes

Job Description

• Organizing the classroom and learning resources and creating displays to encourage a positive learning environment
• Planning, preparing and presenting lessons that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within their class
• Motivating pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative presentation
• Maintaining discipline
• Teaching all areas of the primary curriculum
• Taking responsibility for the progress of a class of primary-age pupils
• Preparing and marking work to facilitate positive pupil development
• Coordinating activities and resources within a specific area of the curriculum, and supporting colleagues in the delivery of this specialist area
• Working with others to plan and coordinate work
• Working with parents to maximize their involvement in the school and the development of resources for the school
• Meeting with other professionals such as education welfare officers and educational psychologists, if required.
• Meeting requirements for the assessment and recording of pupils’ development
• Providing feedback to parents and careers on a pupil’s progress at parents evenings and other meetings
• Keeping up to date with changes and developments in the structure of the curriculum
• Organizing and taking part in school events, outings and activities which may take place at weekends or in the evening
• Liaising with colleagues and working flexibly

Requirements

• Minimum Qualification: NCE
• Minimum of 3 years work experience.
• Must reside at or close to Alakija (FESTAC) Town)

Application Closing Date
15th October, 2020.

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

Locations: Lagos (Kirikiri, Mazamaza / Mile 2)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Requirements

• Must have an educational background: Bachelor’s Degree / B.Ed / PGCE / PGDE
• Legible handwriting
• Must be a team player
• Must be proactive
• Must have good dress sense
• Must have a good command of English

Salary
N25,000 – N35000 / Month.

Application Closing Date
15th October, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: stellbetheducationalconsult@gmail.com using the “Job title and preferred Location” as subject of the email. Example: English Language Teacher – Kirikiri or English Language Teacher – Mazamaza / Mile 2.

Location: Kirikiri, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Description

• This position reports directly to the Principal and the School Board.
• The duties involve interactions with students, parents, teachers, school academic / non-academic staff daily.
• establishong a good rapport with the students and teachers at the College.

Duties

• Assist in Hiring and training staff.
• Assists the Principal in promoting ongoing personal development and in-service and in the identification of the staffing needs of the school
• Maintaining systems for attendance, performance, planning, and other reports
• Conducts the administrative activities of correspondence, making reports and returns of information as required by the School Board and the Academic Team and ensures that arrangements are made for dealing with such administrative matters all year round (during school and vacation periods).
• Assists the Principal in supporting the monitoring and evaluation of teaching and learning in the college.
• Responding to emails from teachers, parents, and community members.

Requirements / Skills

• Candidate should possess Bachelor’s degree, with at least 2 years work experience
• A desire and capacity to work with young adults.
• Demonstrable leadership qualities
• Effective communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Confidence and determination
• Administrative and organizational skills
• Flexibility to work in different environments, including but not limited to: classrooms, offices, buses, field trips, parent-teacher meetings, and other official functions.

Salary Range
N40,000 – 45,000 / Month

Application Closing Date
15th October, 2020.

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

Location: Mazamaza / Mile 2, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Descriptions

• Present lessons in a comprehensive manner to facilitate learning.
• Provide individualized instruction to each student by promoting interactive learning.
• Create and distribute educational content (notes, summaries, assignments etc.)
• Assess and record students’ progress and provide grades and feedback.
• Maintain a tidy and orderly classroom.
• Collaborate with other teachers, parents and stakeholders and participate in regular meetings.
• Plan and execute educational in-class and outdoor activities and events

Job Requirements

• Qualifications: B. Ed, B.A, B. Sc, PGDE, (Teachers with B.A or B.Sc must have PGDE already or in progress with evidence)
• With at least 2 years’ experience in Nigerian Curriculum teaching experience.

Salary
N25,000 – N30,000 / Month.

Application Closing Date
15th October, 2020.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application and CV to: stellbetheducationalconsult@gmail.com with “Social Science Teacher” as email subject.

Location: Satellite Town, Lagos
Job Type: Full Time

Job Summary

• A qualified professional who can teach reading, writing and speaking skills to students

Job Description

• Teach Basic English skills including reading, writing, and speaking.
• Compose lesson plans in order to successfully incorporate the full duration of each lesson.
• Execute lessons efficiently using different styles of teaching depending on the content.
• Engage students to ensure a lively classroom atmosphere.
• Instruct students about the structure and content of the English language.
• Teach students the spelling of words, and their meanings.
• Emphasize the rules of composition, grammar and sentence construction.
• Teach students the correct pronunciation of words.
• Teach students to think critically when studying literature and poetry.
• Teach students to analyze and question media reports, advertisements, and news reports.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree / HND / NCE qualification
• Minimum of 3 years experience
• Must reside at or close to Satellite Lagos.

Application Closing Date
25th September, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: stellbetheducationalconsult@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Location: Abeokuta, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• To manage a reputable primary school along Lagos Ibadan Expressway.

Job Description

• Developing a strategic plan for the School, in consultation with the School Management, including the preparation of a staffing and resource plan.
• Engaging the staff of the School and the School Management in devising and agreeing the School’s plan.
• Reviewing the performance of the School in terms of its objectives as stated in its strategic plan and in its staffing and resource plan.
• Managing and monitoring of the implementation of the resource allocation process within the School.
• Creating a supportive working environment for all staff in the School and fostering their career development.
• Ensuring that staff review and development is completed in a timely manner

Requirements

• Minimum Qualification: B.Ed / B.Sc and PGDE
• Minimum of 3 years work experience.
• Experience Level: Management level
• A good and above-average understanding of the Nigerian and British Curriculum
• A Master’s Degree is preferred
• Knowledge of ICT
• The ability to lead a team.
• Must reside close to or along Lagos Ibadan Express Way.

Application Closing Date
25th September, 2020.

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

Location: Satelite – Festac, Lagos
Job Type: Full Time

Qualifications/Requirements

• Knowledge of Nigerian curricula.
• Minimum of a degree in Education or equivalent is important in relevant subjects like English/Literature, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Government, Economics, Home Economics/Food and Nutrition, Accounts.
• Minimum of 3 years experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to use E-learning teaching resources and other computer resources.

Salary
N30,000 – N35,000 Monthly

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their detailed CV with Cover Letter to: stellbetheducationalconsult@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job Type: Full Time

Job Summary

• To manage school finance, strictly following academic financial handbook, directing payroll, and pension-related tasks

Job Description

• Preparing the school’s annual budget and updating when needed
• Assisting in producing annual audit and liaising with all parties involved
• Preparing account for the submission
• Producing monthly report to the director, head teacher, and finance committee
• Maintaining and overseeing all bank account including school debit card, completing monthly reconciliation and reporting.

Job Qualifications

• Minimum of HND qualification
• Minimum of 3 years experience
• Must reside in any of these locations: Rumuigbo, Rumuokwuta and Rumuokoro.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: stellbetheducationalconsult@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Location: Satelite Town, Lagos
Job Type: Full Time

Job Summary

• To help pupils develop critical-thinking abilities by gaining an understanding of mathematic concepts.

Job Description

• Actively instruct students, create lesson plans, assign and correct homework
• Manage students in the classroom, communicate with parents, and help students prepare for standardized testing.
• Bestowing students with arithmetic and problem-solving skills.
• Teach pupils in ways that will capture their attention and allow them to enjoy the subject matter.
• Help students solve problems and have the ability to complete mathematical concepts

Job Qualifications

• Minimum of an NCE qualification
• Minimum of 3 years experience
• Must reside at or close to Satellite Lagos.

Application Closing Date
25th September, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: stellbetheducationalconsult@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Location: Abeokuta, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Developing a strategic plan for the School, including the preparation resource plan.

Job Description

• Organizing the classroom and learning resources and creating displays to encourage a positive learning environment
• Planning, preparing and presenting lessons that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within their class
• Motivating pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative presentation
• Maintaining discipline
• Teaching all areas of the primary curriculum
• Taking responsibility for the progress of a class of primary-age pupils
• Preparing and marking work to facilitate positive pupil development
• Coordinating activities and resources within a specific area of the curriculum, and supporting colleagues in the delivery of this specialist area
• Working with others to plan and coordinate work
• Working with parents to maximize their involvement in the school and the development of resources for the school
• Meeting with other professionals such as education welfare officers and educational psychologists, if required.
• Meeting requirements for the assessment and recording of pupils’ development
• Providing feedback to parents and careers on a pupil’s progress at parents’ evenings and other meetings
• Keeping up to date with changes and developments in the structure of the curriculum
• Organizing and taking part in school events, outings and activities which may take place at weekends or in the evening
• Liaising with colleagues and working flexibly
• Must reside at or close to Lagos /Ibadan Express Way

Requirements

• Minimum Qualification: NCE
• Minimum of 3 years work experience.

Application Closing Date
25th September, 2020.

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

Location: Satelite, Festac – Lagos

Responsibilities

• Follow professional practices consistent with school and system policies in working with students, students’ records, parents and colleagues.
• Demonstrates communication and interpersonal skills as they relate to interaction with students, parents, other teachers, administrators, and other school personnel.
• Maintains confidentiality of students and students’ records.
• Adheres to school’s policies, procedures and rules.
• Conducts assigned classes at the times scheduled.
• Enforces regulation concerning students’ conduct and discipline.
• Demonstrates timeliness and attendance for assigned responsibilities.
• Provides adequate information, plans and materials for substitute teacher in case of absence.

Job Requirements

• Applicants must have NCE / B.Sc or B.Ed certificate in related courses.
• Minimum of 3 years work experience.
• Applicant must be computer literate ( Micosoft word, Excel and powerpoint)
• Must have teaching experience.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2020.

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

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full time

Requirements

• Candidates should posssess a Bachelor Degree, HND, OND qualification
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a driver in a corporate organisation
• Must have good communication skills
• Must be comfortable with big cars (SUVs)
• Must be able to drive both manual and automatic vehicle
• Good knowledge of Lagos roads
• Must stay on the Island or its environs

Working Hours:

• Monday – Friday – 08:00 am – 06:00 pm
• Saturday – 10:00 am – 04:00 pm

Application Closing Date
23rd September, 2020.

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

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Location: Surulere, Lagos

General Responsibilities and Tasks

• Reviews and approves financial statement note disclosures related to  treasury operations as well as certain balances reported in the Statement of Financial Position and Statement of Cash flow;
• Directs preparation of fiscal records and financial plans, policies, and reports.
• Ensures compliance with GAAP, SEC, FASB, SOX and other regulatory requirements.
• Participates in the development of the corporation’s plans and programs.
• Develops and communicates financial vision and strategy.
• Directs preparation of annual operating and business fiscal plans (budgets)
• Manages treasury function, including meeting short and long-term funding needs.
• Determines appropriate capital structure.
• Initiates and oversees execution of all capital market transactions.
• Understands how regulatory reform will impact the business and helps ensure the business is best positioned to respond.
• Manages aspects of risk through accounting, audit, planning and treasury functions
• Manages investor relations function
• Serves as company’s representative to financial/investment community and shareholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Management, or Finance required
• MBA or an advanced degree in business, management, or finance required.
• At least 8 – 10 years relevant experience as a treasury/liability head
• Knowledge of capital markets, accounting, finance and tax
• Knowledge of MS Office including Excel
• Knowledge of appropriate accounting software packages
• Supervisory experience
• Leadership skills
• Negotiation skills
• Presentation skills
• Verbal and written communication skills.

Remuneration
N250,000 & above monthly.

Application Closing Date
27th September, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should kindly send their CV (in MS Word) to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using the position applied for as the email subject

Note: Only suitable and qualified candidates will be contacted.

Location: Apapa, Lagos
Work Days: Mondays – Saturdays

Job Requirements

• B.Sc / HND in Accounting, Economics or any related field of study
• 2 year minimum working experience
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
• Awareness of business trends
• Familiarity with financial accounting statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Advanced MS Excel skills.

Salary
N40,000 – N60,000 / month.

Application Closing Date
25th September, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should kindly send their CV (in MS Word) to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using the job role applied for and the location in bracket – as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Location: Apapa, Lagos

General Skills and Requirements

• A graduate degree in Computer Engineering or any related course of study
• Minimum of 2 years cognate working experience
• Install and configure computer hardware operating systems and applications
• Monitor and maintain computer systems and networks
• Talk staff or clients through a series of actions, either face-to-face or over the phone, to help set up systems or resolve issues
• Troubleshoot system and network problems, diagnosing and solving hardware or software faults
• Replace parts as required
• Provide support, including procedural documentation and relevant reports
• Must be adept at graphics designing.

Salary
N40,000 – N60,000 / month.

Application Closing Date
25th September, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should kindly send their CV (in MS Word) to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using the position applied for as the email subject.

Note: Only suitable and qualified candidates will be contacted.

Location: Ota, Ogun
Working Days: Mondays – Saturdays

Job Requirements

• B.Sc / HND in Accounting, Economics or any related field of study
• 2 years minimum working experience
• Previous working experience in the supermarket industry
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
• Awareness of business trends
• Familiarity with financial accounting statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like FreshBooks and QuickBooks
• Advanced MS Excel skills.

Salary
N80,000 – N120,000 / month.

Application Closing Date
25th September, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should kindly send their CV (in MS Word) to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using the job role applied for as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Location: Apapa, Lagos
Work days: Mondays – Saturdays

Job Requirements

• B.Sc / HND in Accounting, Economics or any related field of study
• 2 years minimum working experience
• Previous working experience in the supermarket industry
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
• Awareness of business trends
• Familiarity with financial accounting statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like FreshBooks and QuickBooks
• Advanced MS Excel skills.

Salary
N80,000 – N120,000 / month.

Application Closing Date
25th September, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should kindly send their CV (in MS Word) to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using the job role applied for and the location in bracket – as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Location: Kano
Job Type: Full Time

Job Requirements

• B.Sc./HND in Accounting, Economics or any related field of study.
• 3 years minimum working experience.
• Previous working experience in the factory setting.
• Experience handling stock reconciliation.
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures.
• Awareness of business trends.
• Familiarity with financial accounting statements.
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like FreshBooks and QuickBooks.
• Advanced MS Excel skills.

Salary
N70,000 – N120,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
25th September, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV (in MS Word) to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using the Job Title applied for as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only suitable candidates will be contacted

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time

Roles and responsibilities

• Maintain packet switching core nodes (SGSN, GGSN, MME, SGW/PGW, CG, and Switch) and resolve UE browsing issues.
• Handling technical queries, technical presentation and root cause analysis.
• Back Office support, Alarm monitoring, problem identification and resolution.
• Designed EPC packet switched core network topology and planned IP address/VLANs for new build LTE network.
• Monitoring and analysis of PS core Performance KPIs for any complex issues in the network.
• Analysis of traffic measurements, success rates and other PS KPI performance.
• Integration of BSC, RNC, eNodeB, HSS, OCS, PCRF with PS core network nodes.
• PS projects implementations and support for operator networks.
• STP and DRA Swap project.
• Designed the EPC packet switched core network topology and planned IP address/VLANs for new build LTE network.
• Commissioned and configured SGW/PGW, MME and CG and achieved end to end first call.
• Configured and integrated LTE network with already existing 2G and 3G Network.
• Performed software upgrade, license loading and rectifications on Huawei SGSN, GGSN and CG to enable interoperability between the GPRS/UMTS and LTE nodes.
• Strong Knowledge of MME, SGSN, SGW, PGW, GGSN, PCRF, VoLTE, CG, DNS, URL Server, OCS
• Strong Knowledge on Protocols: BSSAP, RANAP, GTP, MAP, SCTP, Diameter, SGSAP, S1AP, RADIUS
• Good Knowledge on Interfaces: Gb, Ga, Gn/Gp, Gr, Gf, Gi, Gy, Gx, SGs, S1, S6a, S10/S11, S5/S8, GGSN, SGW, PGW , SGSN, MME, CG, DNS, Switch, Firewall, SPS, HLR/HSS, PCRF
• KPIs Analysis: Mobility, Accessibility, Retain ability, Availability, etc.
• Analysis and Solution for E2E problems like throughput, accessibility, and mobility
• Abilities to evaluate the network performance.
• Good knowledge on CS nodes configuration and parameters (MSC MGW HLR HSS etc), basic and optional features to help to improve the network performance and user experience.
• Abilities to Planned and Designed HLD/LLD for entire EPC Core.
• Abilities to Implement Layer7 DPI, Content Based Charging, service based traffic shaping, flow based charging and Bandwidth control.
• Configuration of Cisco routers and switches.
• Huawei Routers and Switches.
• Strong Knowledge of routing protocols such as static, ospf, isis, bgp, mpls, l2vpn.
• Hands on Huawei PS Core equipment’s and Cisco Routers.
• Availability to system 24X7 for any issue resolution and willing to learn further.

Requirements

• B.Sc. in Computer Science / Information Technology / Networking / telecom.
• Minimum of 4 years working experience
• Certification required: CCNP, CCSP, CCDA Working knowledge on Cisco & Huawei network switches and routers.
• Detailed technical knowledge of L2 & L3 routing, switching protocols. Available to work in 24/7 shift time, on-call support.

Application Closing Date
25th September, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should kindly send their CV to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using the “Job Title” as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Android Applications Developer will be a Full Stack Developer handling both design (UI/UX) and code development for applications for devices powered by Android Operating System.

Responsibilities

• Design and build advanced applications for Android platform
• Manage the full technical life cycle of Android applications during each development phase.
• Collaborate with team members to brainstorm about new products, provide each other with technical insight and review working drafts.
• Document and maintain design specifications, source code, and archives for new applications and ideas.
• Work with product managers, clients, and sales teams to assess customer demand and usability of new applications.
• Perform individual project components within the entire development lifecycle including implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Work from UI/UX requirements, APIs, mockups to build functional, high-performance Android phone and tablet apps.
• Diagnose performance issues, fix bugs to increase the functionality of new applications.
• Understand the nuances of fragments and Android XML layouts, and how to create adaptive interfaces that work for multiple device form factors
• Obtain buy-in from leadership to secure resources for app development.

Requirements
Education:

• BSc / MSc degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Experience:

• 4+ years of experience
• Proven software development experience and Android skills development
• Proven working experience in Android app development and
• Have published at least one original Android app
• Experience in Android Studio
• Experience working with remote data via REST and JSON, third party libraries and APIs
• Understand Android UI/UX design
• Solid understanding of full mobile development life cycle with agile development framework.
• Excellent documentation skills and use of collaboration tools.
• Payment industry experience and knowledge will be an advantage.

Application Closing Date
31st October, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should kindly send their CV to: cv@ascentech.com.ng stating the position applied for in the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job sector: Quick Service Restaurant / Bakery / Cakes & Confectionary

Job Summary

• The Business Development Manager will be a passionate and ambitious individual, who will work towards expanding the organisation’s clientele by applying an effective sales strategy to achieve sustainable financial growth and strong customer relationship.

Responsibilities

• Devise and implement strategies for meeting and exceeding sales performance targets
• Responsible for locating, developing, defining, negotiating, and closing business relationships.
• Maintain and develop a wide network of contacts and build effective relationships within the market place through which to generate opportunities for new business.
• Opening profitable new accounts for Industrial catering needs and build strong relationships with customers.
• Maintain a strong knowledge of market trends including client and competitor activity and industry innovations.
• Collaborate in preparing and delivering all aspects of the strategic sales process including awareness campaigns, presentations and exhibitions.
• Work closely with the Operations team to identify new service stream opportunities with existing customers.
• Actively contribute towards the successful delivery of the Organization’s business plan and targets.

Requirements
Education:

• BSc / HND in Marketing, Business Administration or other related Social Sciences discipline. MSc/MBA will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• 5+ years cognate work experience with proven track records in FMCG or related QSR company.

Additional Requirements:

• Accustomed to target-driven revenue generation strategy.
• Proven track record in sales, business development with results in business generation.
• Should have significant experience of new business development within the food industry.
• Skilled in verbal and written communication proposal and presentation skills
• Good financial and business acumen.
• Pleasant, passionate and self-driven.

Application Closing Date
31st October, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should kindly send their CV to: cv@ascentech.com.ng stating the position applied for in the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Locations: Abuja (FCT) , Adamawa, Bauchi, Benue, Borno, Edo, Ekiti, Gombe, Jagawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara , Nasarawa, Niger, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Plateau, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe, Zamfara
Job Type: Full Time

Key Responsibilities

• Implements the user access policies specified by data trustees.
• Ensures that data quality is sustained during technical processing (such as data entry or Extract-Transport-Load operations).
• Ensures that the recipient of a data extract receives a copy of the business metadata that corresponds to the extracted data.
• Resolves data quality issues in partnership with data Stewards.
• Follows change management practices during maintenance of data within a data collection.
• Ensures that changes to data content and controls can be audited.
• Advises trustees on technology solutions that support the type of access the trustee wants to provide.

Place of Work:

• Though the place of reporting and primary job location will be at Ogbomosho, Oyo State, the selected candidate will be required to embark on trips outside of the State from time to time.

Key Requirements

• Education: B.Sc / HND in Agriculture or relevant discipline.
• Essential: Must be interested in Agriculture, have good knowledge of Tally, Excel, Word, and Powerpoint.
• Hands on experience on the procurement of farm equipment will be a plus
• Well versed with Geography and the different areas/regions of Northern Nigeria, especially Kogi and other neighboring Middle Belt States.
• Team handling & reporting.
• Knowledge and understanding of English, Yoruba and preferably, Igala.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Locations: Abuja (FCT), Adamawa, Bauchi, Benue, Borno, Edo, Ekiti, Gombe, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Plateau, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe and Zamfara
Job Type: Full Time

Key Responsibilities

• Handling and conducting farmers’ training
• Understand and farmers problem and provide solution to it
• Farmers related data collection and compiling
• Periodic reporting
• Attaining Audit.

Place of Work:

• Though the place of reporting and primary job location will be at Ogbomosho, Oyo State, the selected candidate will be required to embark on trips outside of the State from time to time.

Key Requirements

• Education: B.Sc / HND in Agriculture or relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years experience

Essential Requirements:

• Hand on experience in Farmer training, education, teaching and procurement of farm equipment
• Good persuasive skills; well versed with Geography and the different areas/regions of Northern Nigeria, especially Kogi and other neighboring Middle Belt States
• S/he must be ready to travel across the country.
• Team handling & reporting.
• Must understand and speak good English, Yoruba and preferably, Igala languages.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Location: Lagos
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Managing Director
Job Type: Full Time

Overview

• The Head of Human Resources is responsible for all people-based activity within an organization from both an operational and strategic point of view
• The Head of HR will manage staffing and recruitment, organization development, performance management, training, compensation and benefits administration and employee counseling services.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Recruitment, Employer Branding and Agency Management:

• Identify staff vacancies and ensure timely recruitment of required level/quality of Management staff, other business lines staff, with appropriate approvals in order to meet business needs and focus on employee retention and key employee initiatives.
• Provide active support in selection of recruitment agencies which meet the corporate standard.
• Develop, refine and fine-tune effective methods or tools for selection/or provide external consultants to ensure the right people with the desired level of competence are brought into the organization or are promoted.
• Create an identity and manage the company’s image in its role as an employer. The employer brand has to be aligned and congruent with what the company delivers to the employee, customer, public and shareholder.

Performance Management:

• Conduct performance reviews with department managers and monitor employee productivity, attitudes and performance results.
• Ensure an effective performance evaluation process which Management has approved. This should include defining an end-to-end process, training managers on the process and responsibilities for all those involved in the process.
• Drive the performance management system and offer guidance and rules for the manager to set the right goals and to monitor the increasing performance and efficiency of employees.

Senior Management Development:

• Develop an employee-oriented company culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, team-work and high performance by tracking and implementing new trends in the industry and focus on helping the line management to implement improvements.
• Provide an employee-oriented, high performance culture that focuses on empowerment, quality, productivity, standards and goal attainment.
• Establish a clear vision for the strategic planning implementation process and the anticipated outcomes. Make certain the picture is one of reality and not what people wish would occur. Make sure key employees know why the organization is changing.
• Support key initiatives to fully utilize employee potential.

Manpower Training and Development:

• Develop the HR team to ensure the provision of a professional HR service to the organization and be responsible for mentoring, guiding and developing them as a second line to the current business.
• Facilitate development of staff with special focus online management. Ensure intensive training to build new behaviour and skills.
• Ensure a motivational climate in the organization, including adequate opportunities for career growth and development.
• Analyze training needs to design employee development and track ROI of these trainings. Suggest to Heads of Departments what training is to be given to their staff and also together with them identify training requirements.
• Coordinate and manage all events that involve staff training and welfare activities with the assistance of the HR and Administration team. Identify and propose all Company Employee Events to be held including company-wide events, individual divisions, seminars, retreats and staff social events.

Internal Knowledge and Communication Transfer:

• Direct the preparation and maintenance of such reports as are necessary to carry out the functions of the department. Prepare periodic reports for management, as necessary or requested, to track strategic goal accomplishment
• Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and helping resolve work-related problems.
• Maintain and develop HR policies, ensuring compliance and to contribute the development of corporate HR policies.
• Ensure appropriate communication at all staff levels to facilitate/ support the development of the team members.
• Provide consistent guidance and templates to all departments. Effectively communicate all relevant information to superiors, peers and subordinates of all departments within the organization.
• Assist teams to develop as leaders while clarifying roles and responsibilities.
• Identify opportunities for change and communicate the need for change so as to evoke innovative thinking from teams.

Personnel Management:

• Ensure job descriptions for all employees are accurate and up to date.
• Assist HODs in creating an induction plan for new joining employee and take new employees through a comprehensive induction on joining.
• Develop and monitor an annual budget that includes Human Resources services, employee recognition, sports teams support, company philanthropic giving, and administration.
• Prepare information and inputs for the salary budgets and ensure compliance to the approved salary budgets; give focus on pay for performance and salary benchmarks where available. Ensure adherence to corporate guideline on salary adjustments and promotions and coordinate increments and promotions of all staff.
• Ensure payroll is completed accurately and to deadline.
• Maintain and develop leading HR systems and process to address the effective management of people.
• Plan, direct, supervise and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations and employee relations.
• Provide counsel and assistance to employees at all levels in accordance with the companys policies and procedures as well as relevant legislation.

Oversee Central HR Administration:

• Employee offer letters
• Salary letters and employment contracts
• Approve updated organization charts on a monthly basis and maintain complete/accurate personnel records.
• Provide counseling and guidance as a support to managers in case of disciplinary issues.
• Coordinate company use of insurance brokers, insurance carriers, pension administrators, and other outside sources.

Qualifications & Qualities

• Graduate in Commerce or Economics with a Postgraduate qualification in Human Resources Management
• Must have at least 15 years experience in HR with 5 years experience in a similar position. Nigeria experience is preferable.
• IT skills must include above average ability to work on Excel Spreadsheets, MS Word and use of Power Point. Exposure to ERP/SAP will be added advantage
• Fluent in spoken English and adept at written skills in English. Knowledge of local languages will be an added advantage
• Ideally, exposure of working within a multi-cultural environment
• Very effective written and verbal communication skills
• In order to be successful in this role, the candidate must be a self-motivated, confident, enthusiastic and able to work independently with minimal supervision, be able to train and lead the team forward.
• Acts with honour and character
• A person of high integrity who is direct and truthful but at the same time can keep confidences.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Locations: Lagos, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Production

Overview

• The Production Manager is responsible for all production activities in the factory which include processing, maintenance, quality, efficiency, and safety. This includes driving strategic plans that ensure that production goals are met in the most cost-effective manner delivering expected financial results.
• To ensure that the facility provides the quality products produced in the most efficient manner within budgeted costs. Implements systems to effectively manage production schedules supporting the business.

Key Responsibilities
Inventory:

• To plan the procurement, receipt and issue of raw material required for daily production.

Production and Maintenance:

• Leads the effort and drives manufacturing tools and techniques fostering continuous improvement within the facility. Acts in a proactive manner with respect to problem resolution.
• Leads the overall efforts for cost reduction initiatives, capital planning and resource allocation.
• Manages the overall scheduling, production, maintenance, quality, safety, logistics and other administrative functions for the facility.
• Leads the effort in working within all company guidelines and local/state regulations.
• To set, maintain and monitor the processing parameters on machine and moulds as per cycle time/targets established to maximize plant efficiency.
• To control the rejection percentage with a maximum limit of 3 to 3.5 % of the production.
• To monitor timely grinding of the rejection and ensure maximum utilization of the scrap.
• Ensure the efficient operation of injection molding machines and down line equipments.
• Generate machine breakdown history and root cause analysis report and provide the action plan to the management.
• To update on necessary spare parts (local & overseas) requirements for prompt maintenance of machines and utilities.

Manpower:

• To train and supervise all manpower requirements such as operators, electricians, fitters & workers to achieve production efficiency and quality as per targets established.
• To develop and motivate staff to optimize productivity of the workforce. Carry out performance reviews of the team and provide feedback to the management as required.

Reports:

• Verify daily production reports, generators utilization, PHCN availability report, air compressor utilization report and PH value of the cooling tower.
• Prepare daily machine break down reports, mould change reports, machine maintenance history card reports.
• Maintain the daily production consumables and accessories inventory report.
• Maintaining physical inventory records for raw material, diesel, spare parts and any other consumables and submitting the same to accounts on a monthly basis.

Desired Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in plastic injection molding, operations, maintenance, engineering and/or process improvement with minimum 5 years of experience in managing plant production including managing teams of at least 100 people.
• Knowledge on Milacron/Jon Wai machines would be an advantage.
• Experience in managing to the ISO or equivalent quality standards would be an advantage.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: cv@ascentech.com.ng stating the position applied for in the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Location: Ogun
Department: Technical

Overview

• The individual will supervise and manage the maintenance activity for production related equipment including but not limited to injection moulding machines, moulds, hot runner systems, diesel and gas generators, air compressors, scrap grinders, cooling towers and water pumps for the entire plant.

Key Responsibilities
Maintenance of production related equipment:

• To be responsible for the maintenance of all injection moulding machines, moulds, hot runner systems, diesel and gas generators, air compressors, scrap grinders, cooling towers and water pumps for the entire plant to ensure they are in good working order and all safety measures are active as per manufacturer’s guidelines.
• To supervise the maintenance team consisting of a minimum of 20 people.
• To ensure that all daily mould changes are supervised and carried as per the requirement of the production manager.
• To prepare and implement a preventive maintenance schedule for all production related equipment.
• To ensure that and be responsible for monthly checks of the Firefighting equipment and ensure it is in good working condition.
• To effectively prioritize maintenance work orders given to internal maintenance team with a view to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and minimize downtime.
• To effectively prioritize maintenance work orders given to external contractors and follow up on their timely completion. Submit progress report on a monthly basis. Ensure proper accounting of the same.
• To ensure that the highest level of cleanliness is maintained on the manufacturing shop floor.

Procurement:

• To ensure that the inventory of spare parts (both imported and locally procured), fuels and oils are available and where required initiate the order process.

Reports:

• Maintain daily reports of (i) Diesel and Gas generator operation (ii) Air compressor operation (iii) Water treatment plant.
• Submit monthly closing stock report of (i) All spare parts (ii) Fuels and oils.
• Submit monthly consumption reports of (i) Power consumption from Diesel and Gas Generators (ii) Power supply from national grid (PHCN) (iii) All fuels and oils.
• Prepare machine break down reports, mould change reports, maintain machine maintenance history cards.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree/diploma in engineering. An electrical engineering specialisation will be an advantage.
• A person with at least 10 years of experience in maintenance of all production related equipment as stated above.
• A person having exposure in supervising a team of at least 20 efficiently.
• A person with basic computer knowledge being able to use programs such as Email, MS Excel and Word.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2020.

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

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Location: Ogun
Department: Production
Reports To: Plant Manager

Overview

• The Shift Engineer will be responsible to support Plant Manager for all production activities on the shop floor.
• It will be his responsibility to ensure all manpower and machines are up and running to maximum efficiency levels with minimum downtime.

Key Responsibilities
Production:

• To be willing to work in day or night shift as per company’s requirement.
• Responsible for the optimum production of injection moulding machines.
• Set and monitor processing parameters on all injection machines to achieve shift targets.
• Responsible for ensuring that quality checks are carried out and product quality is maintained as per company standards on the shop floor.
• Ability to operate injection moulding machines, moulds, hot runner systems, diesel and gas generators, air compressors, scrap grinders, cooling towers and water pumps.
• Verify the machine wise shift production and machine wise shift rejection, keeping shift rejection within acceptable norms.
• Verify the production department attendance and advise head of department on any labour-related issues.
• Supervise the production team consisting of a minimum of 100 people.

Raw Material Consumption:

• Ensure that sufficient raw material is made available to production department.

Qualifications, Desired Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree / Diploma in Engineering.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in operating all production-related equipment as stated above.
• Experience and exposure in the supervision of a team of at least 100 efficiently.
• A person with basic computer knowledge being able to use programs such as Email, MS Excel and Word would be an advantage.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2020.

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

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Location: Nigeria
Department: Sales (Preforms & Closures)

Overview

• The role is a newly established position with the primary objective of supporting the B2B Head of Sales and Marketing in the sales function for the preforms and closures business vertical.
• The individual is expected to provide support towards the achievement of sales growth and profitability in driving new business in line with company vision and values.
• The individual will need to execute the overall B2B sales strategy and sales management in order to expand the customer base in the market.

Key Responsibilities
Under the leadership of Head of Sales and Marketing, the individual will be required to carry out the following for the B2B market:

Sales Strategy:

• Execute the group’s B2B sales strategy in order to maximize sales.
• Provide support in B2B customer interaction and improved relationships.
• Execute the sales policies, processes, tools and techniques.
• Develop new business channels through identification of lead generation and conversion into new accounts. Management of a robust prospect pipeline and conversion to sales.
• Meet key B2B customers and provide insights with our offerings on preforms and closures product range and identify schemes and other solutions which we can offer including our existing customer base.

Marketing Activities:

• Assess business potential of our existing product range and customers in Nigeria.
• Define the group’s position as top of mind with key accounts.
• Resolve issues or problems faced by customers in order to meet customer and business objectives.
• Carry out SWOT analysis of the competition and compare with company’s preforms and closures product category, with a view to maximizing the group’s product and revenue potential.

Sales Management:

• Assist in the preparation of the annual sales budget, by SKU and by location.
• Assist in sales forecasting and monthly/quarterly sales reporting.
• Monitor customer activities and post sales follow up with customers.
• Liaise with appropriate warehouse staff on inventory and supply related matters.
• Ensure product pricing is competitive where there is competition for a product. Maximize pricing opportunities where our products command a higher position compared to our competitor’s product.
• Cross-check & approve customer sales orders, invoices & delivery waybills, as well as following up and confirming customer payments.
• Keep track of sales budgets and ensure the Order-to-Payment cycle is followed strictly.

Reporting:

• Provide inputs daily on B2B order balances and collections.
• Review monthly, quarterly and annual sales report with Head of Sales.
• Manage and compile internal reports, as required.

Qualifications, Desired Skills and Experience

• Should have at least 5-7 years of experience in sales and marketing.
• An MBA with a degree in marketing, communications, public relations, business administration, advertising or a related field is required.
• Knowledge and application of a wide range of marketing and sales techniques and concepts.
• Must be self-motivated, confident, enthusiastic and able to work independently with minimal supervision. A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making skills.
• Must possess basic computer knowledge being able to use programs such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint. Knowledge of Tally ERP9 is desirable.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2020.

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

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Location: Lagos
Department / Division / Unit: Application Development / Technology

Job Objective / Purpose of Job

• To develop high quality reusable software component, for business to business integration, using international best practices and new best-in-class technologies, concepts, and philosophy; and to design, code, test, analyse and manage software programs and applications that drive the organization’s strategy.

Job Description
Strategy & Planning:

• Works with other software developers, the software architect and designers in conceptualising and developing new software programs and applications
• Plans own work in phases of the software development life cycle (SDLC) for a variety of projects
• Assists in the preparation and documentation of software requirements and specifications
• Performs research on the requirements of software users and documents findings to serve
• Works closely with the Team Leader, Business Analyst and Product Owner for understanding the functional and system requirements.

Acquisition & Deployment:

• Conducts research on emerging application development software products, languages, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts
• Recommends, schedule, and performs software improvements and upgrades

Operational Management:

• Consistently writes, translate, and code software programs and applications according to specifications and PCIDSS standards
• Integrate software components into a fully functional software application.
• Write and execute unit tests for developed software applications.
• Perform peer to peer code reviews.
• Participate and contribute to software architectural design sessions.
• Maintain and implement source control & version management.
• Create technical documentation for all software applications.
• Deploy all developed application to the development environment for QA and Testing.
• Guide & follow through on developed software applications to ensure successful UAT and subsequent shipment.
• Works closely with the QA team to ensure quality and timely software development within his / her responsibilities
• Runs and monitors software performance tests on new and existing programs for the purposes of correcting errors, isolating areas for improvement, and general debugging
• Administers critical analysis of test results and delivers solutions to problem areas
• Generates statistics and prepare and write reports for management and/or team members on the status of the programming process
• Monitor & manage project lifecycle on popular work management tool.
• Updates tasks on work management tool
• Ensures robust and sustainable enterprise social collaboration architecture for software development by monitoring matrices of the SOA, and fixing complaints/bugs logged by customers
• Assists in the development and maintenance of user manuals and guidelines for ease of use by the client/customers
• Installs software products for end users as required
• Creates and manages Application Programming Interface (API)
• Writes programming scripts to enhance functionality and/or appearance of company Web site and/or related Web applications as necessary
• Removes code script from company Web site and/or related Web applications as necessary
• Liaises with network administrators, systems analysts, and software engineers to assist in resolving problems with software products or company software systems.

Key Performance Indicators / Performance Goals:

• Expert level in Java Programming using Java 8 and above
• Understand how to develop Enterprise Solutions
• Understanding of Microservices Architecture
• Hands on experience using Spring Boot Framework
• Hands On experience using Ci/CD
• Hands on experience with building cloud solutions
• Experience using ISO 8583
• Experience using ISO 20022
• Experience in development of Payment Solutions
• Understanding of Domain Driven Architecture
• Should be able to guide and Mentor Junior Developers
• Hands on experience with BDD Testing Framework
• Hands on experience with Junit, Mockito, Hamcrest and AssertJ

Job Specification
Education Qualification:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree / HND in Computer / System / Electrical / Electronic Engineering / Applied Physics / Computer Science or a related discipline.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years experience using Java and related technologies
• Experience preferably in the Digital Payments industry.

Key Skills and Competencies
Skills:

• Research
• Object oriented programming
• Web services / SOA
• In-depth understanding of Postilion and all its applications
• In-depth Knowledge of all products worked on
• Database Management.

Competencies:

• Customer focus (internal and external customers)
• Attention to Detail
• Analytical
• Problem solving
• Strong customer-service orientation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Risk Management
• Teamwork & collaboration.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

United Nigeria Airlines is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Station Manager
2.) Catering Supervisor
3.) Catering Officer
4.) Baggage Handler
5.) Driver
6.) Office Assistant.

Private Airlines Services Limited (Operators of United Nigeria) is a wholly Nigerian company incorporated under the Companies and Allied Matters Act of 1990 at the Corporate Affairs Commission to offer commercial air transportation services under the registered tradename; United Nigeria.

Locations: Lagos, Enugu, Owerri-Imo, Abuja, Asaba-Delta, Benin-Edo, Port Harcourt-Rivers, Warri-Delta
Employment Type: Full Time

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees all aspects of the station’s operations ensuring safe, punctual, efficient and smooth operations.
• Assumes direct responsibility for Station Agents, Customer Service Agents, Security Staff, Ticketing and Reservation Officers, Dispatchers, Ramp Agents, Drivers, Catering Officers, Check-in Agent and Baggage Handlers etc.
• Directs all activities related to Station Operations and Coordinates all functions to ensure superior customer service, operational integrity, and positive employee relations.
• Provides strong support to the Line Manager as to achieve the overall goal of the company.

Qualification, Experience & Skills

• BSC or HND in any field of study
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience as a station manager
• Knowledge of Nig. CARs
• Knowledge of any GDS, VIDECOM experience will be added advantage
• Knowledge of Ground Handling Operations will be of advantage
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be a team player and have good analytical skills

Application Closing Date
5th October, 2020.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@flyunitednigeria.com using the job title as subject of the mail.

Locations: Lagos and Abuja
Employment Type: Full Time

Key Responsibilities

• Focuses on the sustenance of corporate branding in the areas of in-flight services and packaging and safety of beverages and meals.
• Supervises and trains Cabin and Galley staff on food handling.
• Produces the standard operating manual/procedures for food safety standard.
• Ensures a standard quality assurance program is in place.
• Coordinates all catering activities from the kitchen to delivery into the aircraft.
• Formulates policies relating to food safety management for the company.
• Provides strong support to the Line Manager as to achieve the overall goal of the company.

Qualification, Experience & Skills

• BSc or HND in Catering & Hotel Management, or any other discipline.
• Experience in Airline Catering Services
• NCAA recognized Certification in Catering.
• 5 -10 years cumulative aviation catering experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong culinary skills and decision-making skills

Application Closing Date
5th October, 2020.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@flyunitednigeria.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Locations: Lagos and Abuja
Employment Type: Full Time

Key Responsibilities

• Assists the Catering Manager in all catering activities from the kitchen to delivery into the aircraft.
• Prepares Daily, Weekly and Monthly Inventory List for the Catering Department activities
• Ensures the adherence to standard operating manual/procedures for food safety standard.
• Ensures the standard quality assurance program is in the Catering Department.
• Follows up on vendors and suppliers to ensure that inventories are always in place
• Ensures safety and proper maintenance of catering equipment
• Provides strong support to the Line Manager as to achieve the overall goal of the company.

Qualification, Experience & Skill

• BSc, HND or OND in Catering & Hotel Management, Food & Nutrition, Home Economics or any other discipline.
• 1-5 years cumulative aviation catering experience required.
• Experience in Airline Catering Services will be an added advantage
• NCAA recognized Certification in Catering.
• Strong culinary skills & good record keeping skills

Application Closing Date
5th October, 2020.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@flyunitednigeria.com using the job title as subject of the mail.

Locations: Lagos, Enugu, Owerri-Imo, Abuja, Asaba-Delta, Benin-Edo, Port Harcourt-Rivers, Warri-Delta
Employment Type: Full Time

Key Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates all baggage, cargo and mails at the station.
• Receives all checked-in baggage at the check-in counter
• Sends and sorts out checked-in baggage into the baggage trolleys
• Ensures out-movement of the baggage to the aircraft for loading after due identification by the respective passengers.
• Ensures safe movement of arrival baggage from the aircraft to baggage hall for passenger identification
• Provides strong support to the Passenger Services Staff as to achieve the overall goal of the company.

Qualification, Experience & Skill

• Relevant educational qualifications are OND, GCE, NCE, WAEC etc
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have experience on baggage handling of not less than 2 years
• Must always be smart and vigilant
• Knowledgeable on Dangerous Goods
• Must be a team player

Application Closing Date
5th October, 2020.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@flyunitednigeria.com using the job title as subject of the mail.

Locations: Lagos, Abuja, Enugu, Owerri-Imo, Port Harcourt-Rivers, Asaba-Delta, Benin-Edo, Warri-Delta
Employment Type: Full Time

Key Responsibilities

• Transporting staff and goods on official assignments.
• Picking up staff, office purchases or other administrative errands.
• Ensuring that vehicles are always ready for use.
• Carrying out vehicle maintenance checks and arranging for vehicle repairs when necessary.
• Driving a variety of vehicles, including cars, buses and trucks when necessary
• Provides strong movement support to the line manager as to achieve the overall goal of the company.

Qualification, Experience & Skills

• Relevant educational qualifications are WAEC, SSCE, GCE, OND, NCE, etc.
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• At least one (1) year driving experience
• FAAN air side driving certificate will be added advantage
• Minimum of 3 years airport driving experience
• Must have extensive knowledge of the operating local area
• Must be physically fit to be able to lift objects
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Must have good communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be proficient in the use of GPS devices

Application Closing Date
5th October, 2020.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@flyunitednigeria.com using the job title as subject of the mail.

Locations: Lagos, Enugu, Owerri-Imo, Abuja, Asaba-Delta, Benin-Edo, Port Harcourt-Rivers, Warri-Delta
Employment Type: Full Time

Key Responsibilities

• Handles Telephones – answers, screens and transfers inbound phone calls
• Handles visitors – receives and directs visitors and clients
• Handles general clerical duties including photocopying, fax and mailing
• Resolves administrative problems and inquiries
• Provides strong support to the direct supervisor as to achieve the overall goal of the company.

Qualification, Experience & Skills

• OND (any discipline) or WAEC, previous experience as a Secretary or Office Assistant is an added advantage.
• Preferably under the age of 30 years with a minimum of 1 year work experience
• Must be able to multi-task
• Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills and customer service oriented
• Knowledge of operation of standard office equipment & clerical and administrative procedures
• Strong organizational skills and time management skills
• Strong research and problem-solving skills
• Good knowledge of principles and practices of basic office management

Application Closing Date
5th October, 2020.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@flyunitednigeria.com using the job title as subject of the mail.

British American Tobacco is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Quality Auditor
2.) Tax Manager
3.) Security Assistant.

British American Tobacco is all about freedom of choice – whether it’s our people or our products. Combined with our entrepreneurial spirit, it’s what’s driven our phenomenal success. We started trading tobacco over a hundred years ago. Today, we’re a multibillion dollar company with more than 200 brands in our portfolio. With robust positions in each of our regional markets, our future looks equally bright too.

Job Number:  29377
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Function: Operations
Level: Non-management
Appointment Type: Permanent

Job Description

• British American Tobacco is looking to hire a Quality Control Auditor, to join our manufacturing department in Nigeria.
• The purpose of the role holder is to ensure that quality measurements are taken, analyzed, trended and reported so that timely accurate and relevant quality data can be issued to customers and business management

Principal Accountabilities

• Deliver all relevant Shift Quality information to stakeholders at agreed timelines;
• Ensuring products are made in line with product specifications;
• Comply to Quality Management System and other Management System in place (ISO 14001);
• Ensure report data and documentation are complete, timely and accurate at all times;
• Quality standards implementation and monitoring;
• Understand basics and fundamental of processing in primary and secondary manufacturing departments;
• Implement quality assurance standards;
• Liaise with the Quality Manager/supervisor/Team leaders regarding all issues of quality;
• Carry out investigative studies to understand and improve production process parameters;
• Participate in knowledge, process and procedure review session organized by Team Leaders / supervisors;
• Identify training needs of self to help drive effectiveness and improved quality of work;
• Conform to the laboratory working standards;
• Adhere to and ensure compliance to all protocols for FPI-X and Q2;
• Ensure proper use of all relevant test equipment;
• Ensure 100% data accuracy in all quality function records;
• Ensure timely collection of all samples in line with protocol and preparation of reports;
• Review and Authenticate accuracy of reports and data collected during the shift period by the end of shift;
• Strive to reduce non-conformance by prompt intervention, advise and collaboration with manufacturing personnel;
• Comply to EMS requirement by continuously reducing impact of our aspect and improving environmental performance;
• Provide equipment performance report/ feedback to instrumentation technician.

Leadership accountabilities:

• Able to plan, organize and deliver results in time to meet deadline
• Passion for excellence and adherence to standards, process and procedure
• Ensure compliance with British American Tobacco EMS & EHS guidelines for all QA activities.
• Maintain at all times, a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
• Ensure that set departmental and company objectives are adhered to.
• Able to communicate timely feedback in a constructive & simple manner.
• Be proactively involved in continuous improvement initiatives drive for change in all processes in and around the manufacturing settings.
• Attend and participate actively in all team, departmental and cross functional meetings

Essential Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Science Field with Chemistry, Mathematics or Statistics as a major study area;
• NYSC completed;
• Functional knowledge of quality analysis tools (Pareto, Excel, Fishbone diagram, UPS, 5 whys and SPC tool);
• Able to communicate timely feedback in a constructive & simple manner;
• Good organizational and reporting skills;
• Functional knowledge and use of QA systems (Equata, Vides, Quality reporting system, BO & Infosys).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Job Number: 29261
Location: Lagos
Function: Finance
Level: Experienced Professional
Appointment Type: Permanent

Details

• British American Tobacco is looking to hire a Tax Manager to join our team in Lagos, Nigeria

Job Purpose

• Manage BATMN (BAT Nigeria) group tax affairs across the country and optimizing the BAT Nigeria group tax opportunities including strategies for business growth and expansion while ensuring compliance with tax regulations to prevent risks of default.

Key Accountabilities
Business Results:

• Tax budgets for company plan and business reviews.
• Tax disclosures in Financial Statements and Group reporting.
• Review of all BATMN group projects and contracts for compliance with all tax rules and regulations.
• Tax parameters for company payroll and review of payroll tax reports to ensure accuracy.
• Monthly tax statistics (contribution to government revenue) for social reports to stakeholders.
• Prepare and file all monthly and annual tax liabilities of BATMN group to 36 States and the federal tax authorities.
• Keep abreast of changes in all aspects of the laws and regulation of taxes in Nigeria, as it affects the business
• Responsible for the management of tax records of BATMN group.
•  Responsible for advising, setting and implementing tax strategies across the business and ensuring optimal capital efficiency.
• Ensure BATMN group employees’ awareness of tax laws and regulatory changes as it affects their respective functions to ensure accuracy of tax accounting
• Ensure timely payment of all taxes to the appropriate Tax Authorities to avoid sanctions:
  • Obtain high value tax related services at competitive fees from external Consultants.
  • Respond to enquiries across BAT group as it affects Nigerian taxation.
  • Ensure timeliness and accuracy of tax reporting, including internal forecast updates, Group reporting requirements, and annual budgeting exercises.
  • Ensure efficient reporting of fixed assets to optimize tax benefits
  • Minimize the present value of all tax payments without exposing the company to risks.
  • Ensure prompt resolution of queries and matters arising from the reviews and queries of Nigerian tax agencies.
• Provide substantive defense for BATMN group in investigation and tax audit instances.
• Actively build the company’s reputation and relationship with the Tax Authorities to reduce friction.
• Communicate developments and changes in tax rules to all employees to manage expectations.
• Manage the withholding and Value Added tax affairs with all suppliers as they affect our contractual obligations.
• Ensure maximum value obtained from good working relationships with PwC and other external advisors and supporters.
• Identify tax-planning opportunities and appropriately develop and implement the operating strategies to expand the business.
• Obtain early return on investment by accelerating capital expenditure claims of the companies.
• Efficiently manage the effective tax rate of BATMN group.

People Results:

• Work with internal and external stakeholders to manage BAT’s reputation
• Engage in cross-functional projects and activities to provide tax insights to other functions of the company
• Develop and manage individual relationships with the Finance Leadership Team (FLT)
• Provide coaching to colleagues within and outside the team to aid their development
• Develop relationships with individuals and teams to reinforce credibility in communication received and conveyed
• Become the recognized point of contact for tax purposes by providing support to other functions.
• Build and maintain trust of subordinates to serve as a conduit for bottom-up communication and feedback to management
• Actively manage career within BAT, taking responsibility for seeking opportunities for development and growth within the company
• Develop and implement initiatives that will strengthen internal and external relationships

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree within Financial Field and NYSC completed
• Over 5 years of experience as a tax specialist, preferably within a Big 4 or FMCG company
• Very knowledgeable on the local tax dynamics and understands the implications on company business objectives.
• Innovative and influencing skills
• Ability to translate and align taxation activities to the company vision Fluency in English Language
• Understands company business environment and risks
• Proactive and strong performer who consistently achieves set goals
• Chartered Tax Practitioner/ Chartered Accountant
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Good people leadership skills
• Good coaching skills

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Federal Ministry of Education – The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) is Federal Governments Agency saddled with the responsibility for coordinating all aspects of UBE programme implementation. The Universal Basic Education (UBE) Programme was introduced in 1999 by the Federal Government of Nigeria as a reform programme aimed at providing greater access to, and ensuring quality of basic education throughout Nigeria.

Applications are invited for:

Title: Federal Teachers’ Scheme (FTS) 2020 / 2021

Location: Nationwide

Details

• Applications are invited from eligible candidates for recruitment into the Federal Teachers’ Scheme (FTS) for 2020/2021 service period. The Federal Teachers’ Scheme (FTS) is a two-year intervention programme established by the Federal Government in 2006 to assist States in addressing teacher shortage at basic education level.

Duration

• The service period is for two (2) years or as may be determined by the Universal Basic Education Commission.

Eligibility
Only candidates who fulfill the following conditions need apply:

• Bachelor degree in Education or Bachelor degree with Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), of not lower than Second Class (Lower Division) and not earned earlier than 2014. Must have completed or exempted from NYSC.
• Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) with credit passes in Teaching Practice and the Teaching Subjects, and not earned earlier than 2014.
• Specialisation in any of the following subjects:
  • English Language
  • Mathematics
  • Integrated Science
  • Biology, Chemistry and Physics
  • Agricultural Science
  • Home Economics
  • Computer Science
  • Technical/Technology Education
  • Computer Science or Information Technology
  • Nigerian Languages
  • Physical and Health Education
• Not more than 35 years of age.
• Not currently employed or enrolled under NYSC, N-Power or any similar programme.

Remuneration
The Federal Government shall pay each participant an allowance of N30,000.00 per month.

Application Closing Date
24th September, 2020.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click Here to Start Application

Application Procedure
Candidates will be required to upload their credentials (as listed on the site) together with their most recent passport photograph.

Screening Test
Shortlisted candidates will be required to sit for a Computer-Based Test as scheduled below:

• Date: Saturday, 10th October, 2020
• Venue: At designated CBT Centre in each State Capital (Information on this will be provided by the State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBs) and UBEC Zonal and State Offices).
• Time: 9.00 am.

Enquiries

• All enquiries relating to the online application should be directed to: ftssupport@flexisaf.com and +2347036662931.
• Enquiries about the Scheme should be directed to: 08033109307, 08033364779 and 08036014258.

ipNX Nigeria Limited is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Service Fulfillment Engineer
2.) Network Services Engineer
3.) Head, Facilities (Data Center Operations)
4.) Solutions & Research Engineer
5.) Head, Marketing
6.) Team Lead, Customer Advocacy Center
7.) Territory Manager
8.) Account Manager (Entry Level)
9.) Team Lead, Projects
10.) User Experience Officer
11.) System Analyst / Developer – OSS / BSS
12.) Network Services Engineer
13.) Campaign Lead
14.) Head, Planning & Design
15.) Wi-Fi Project Engineer
16.) Team Lead, Planning & Design, Wireline
17.) Data Centre Network Engineer
18.) Team Lead, Procurement
19.) Employee Experience and Communications Officer
20.) Account Manager
21.) Talent Scoping Specialist
22.) Internal Communications Specialist
23.) Systems Administrator
24.) Network Implementation & Support Engineer
25.) Account Manager
26.) Technical Support Engineer (i-TAC Engineer)
27.) ipNX Nigeria Limited NYSC, Pre-service & I.T Internship Programme 2020
28.) Service Fulfillment Engineer

ipNX Nigeria Limited is one of Nigeria’s fastest growing Information and Communications Technology companies. In our business, we connect everything – people, information, and services.

We are specialized in network connectivity, and delivery of internet, telephony, television as well as cloud-based software application services to corporate and residential customers.

Job ID: 78
Location: Trans Amadi Estate – Port Harcourt, Rivers
Department: Business Operations
Function: Service Delivery & Support
Reporting to: Team Lead, Network Core & Service Delivery
Travel Frequency: Occassional

Purpose of the Job

• Reporting to the Team Lead West, Network Core & Service Delivery, the Service Fulfilment Engineer is responsible for deploying carrier grade and reliable network infrastructure and services for ipNX enterprise customers in accordance with set SLAs.
• He will be responsible for planning, directing and coordinating activities required to fulfil and support network services to enterprise customers. These include the management of existing and development of new network infrastructure and systems, as well as overseeing system & network administration tasks.
• He will also act as the 2nd level contact for customer faults relating to network connectivity & systems by taking ownership of reported customer issues and seeing these problems through to resolution.
• Your key support responsibility includes; researching, diagnosing, troubleshooting, identifying and implementing solutions to resolve all network connectivity & system issues.
• He is equally tasked with ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and operational excellence during all levels of engagements with customers – including pre-sales support, service delivery (installation & configuration) as well as support calls or visits.
• In addition to the above, he is also required to provide routine in-house training and mentoring for lower level staff and other units where required.

Expected Key Results:

• Install, configure, optimize and maintain network connectivity infrastructure & systems for the ipNX Network as well as for enterprise customers as per agreed set standards and SLAs.
• Safeguard performance, capacity, availability (>99.9%) and quality of the ipNX network by monitoring emerging incidents and initiating preventive actions.
• Recommend areas of improvements, product enhancements incl. new platforms, features and services that meet present and future needs of the voice communications business. Offer pre-sales support and provide accompanying proposals and design documents with the most optimal and cost-effective solutions that meets the business objectives.
• Reporting
• Asset Management

Educational Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / IT related disciplines (2.1 / Upper Credit Minimum).

Work Experience:

• At least 1-year experience within the telecoms space as a Network / Communications Engineer
• A good understanding of computer networks as well as some aspects of project management (Cisco Certification | PMP is a bonus)
• A good grasp of technical (wireless & wireline) installations and willingness to learn more
• Practical Experience with Network Connectivity Devices (Routers & Switches)
• Experience with LAN / WAN Network Design and Configuration
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite [including MS Project &Visio]

Functional Skills:

• Understanding of Communications Networks. Cisco network certification is required.
• A good grasp of Wireline & Wireless Installations (Fibre & Ethernet Cabling, IP Planning, RF Planning, Network Design, Installation and Maintenance)
• High degree of Microsoft Office Suite competence [Bonus: Visio, MS Project]
• Fluent English
• Exemplary Communication Skills [Face to Face and over the telephone]; Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization

Other Requirements:

• Customer Focused
• Hardworking and Tenacious
• Action Orientation
• Tech Savvy
• Result Driven
• Excellent Decision Quality
• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Excellent troubleshooting and analysis skills
• Impeccable Customer Service and Support Skills
• Customer Focus
• Self-Development

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Or
Send their CV to: resumes@ipnxnigeria.net using the “Job title” as subject of the email.

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Network Services Engineer is responsible for pro-actively performing network fulfilment activities across all network products. Assists in troubleshooting customer impacting issues affected by the fulfilment process, diagnose problems and troubleshoot within Data Centre/LAN/WAN/Wireless, or Firewall/Load Balancing/Threat Protection.
• Providing design and implementation according to best practices and standards and assist in deploying and supporting Network services and Security for clients.

Expected Key Results:

• Network Service Monitoring
• Network Service Support Analysis
• Network Service Management
• Customer Service
• Perform Monitoring, Backup and Recovery Procedures
• Stakeholder Management

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, MIS, Electrical Engineering or other technical disciplines (2.2/Upper Credit Minimum)
• Industry Certifications in AWS, CISSP, CCDP, CCNP, and CCIERequires strong knowledge of Cisco routers and switches and of firewalls and web filtering solutions
• Keen interest in emerging technologies Cloud, SD-WAN
• Good verbal and written communication skills required for interaction with business-users.
• Strong problem-solving skills required for technical issue resolution.
• Organized and structured work habits
• Strong personal time management to coordinate several tasks simultaneously
• Ability to confidently communicate with personnel at all levels of the organization.
• Extensive technical knowledge deploying and managing network and infrastructure environment
• Well organized, articulate and has numerate skills
• Knowledge of network hardware configuration and management, including routers, firewalls, switches etc.

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: resumes@ipnxnigeria.net using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Job ID: 85
Location: Lagos
Department: Facilities
Function: Infrastructure Facility Management
Reporting to: Divisional CEO, Infratsructure Division
Travel Frequency: Occassional

Purpose of the Job

• The post holder will be accountable for developing and executing IPNX’s Infrastructure Asset Management Plan and ensuring that key stakeholders and users are reassured through strong communication that asset failures are both mitigated and managed in an expeditious manner until repairs are completed.
• Provide operations and maintenance leadership through controlling, managing, auditing, supporting daily Data Centre operations and Network facilities activities that ensure achievement of highest possible KPI targets, operational excellence as well as efficiency in network operations processes and cost.
• Responsible for acquisition, management and maintenance of Network facilities and physical/civil infrastructure including but not limited to Data centers and Base Transceiver Station (BTS) sites.

Expected Key Results:

• Install, configure, oversee the development and proactive management of the Infrastructure Asset Management Strategy & Plan.
• Successfully manage Data Centre layout and Environment.
• Capacity and Property Management.
• Strategic Business Continuity Plan (BCP).
• Stakeholder management and Disaster Recovery Plan (DCP).
• Timely issue management of facilities

Educational Qualifications

• University degree in Telecommunications / Electrical/ Civil Engineering (2.1/Upper Credit Minimum)
• MBA or Master’s degree in engineering, Management, or Technology

Functional Skills:

• Hands-on expertise in many disparate technologies, typically ranging from front-end user interfaces through to back-end systems and all points in between
• 3+ years’ experience in Telecommunications Operations management
• 3+ years’ in operation support, installations and commissioning
• Proven experience of working with multiple suppliers/vendors/ partners
• Advanced knowledge of mobile telecommunications network architecture/technologies
• Sound understanding of project management
• Proficient at report writing, creating and presenting presentations
• Strong communicator and able to clearly articulate complex issues and technologies.
• Ability to propose systems design and configuration improvements
• Curious and exposure in new and emerging technologies
• Negotiation, facilitation and consensus-building skills
• Ability to work independently, be self-motivated and handle multiple priorities
• Capable of supporting hundreds of systems both virtual and physical
• Ability to plan, organize and document complex system designs
• High attention to details and strong ability to resolve systems issues
• Good communicator and able to clearly articulate complex issues and technologies
• Advanced knowledge of mobile telecommunications network architecture/technologies
• Sound understanding of project management
• Knowledge of Data Centre management will be an advantage

Work Experience:

• At least 5years’ experience in Telecommunications Operations management
• Minimum of 7+ years’ in operation support, installations and commissioning
• Proven experience of working with multiple suppliers/vendors/ partners
• Experience of supporting a business contract and/or providing support to a professional function
• Significant experience in developing and implementing new FM strategy, plans and systems
• Experience of Safety Management systems
• Experience in writing Asset Management Strategy, processes, procedures, Business Cases and Strategy Papers
• Strong ability to collaborate with peers and stakeholders around system designs, capacity, road maps and resource allocation
• Significance leadership experience in the planning and delivery of building and services maintenance
• Experience working in the Telecommunications industry with a track record of technical achievement
• Experience with large scale infrastructure automation
• Knowledge and understanding of the Nigerian and global Information Technology Industry especially Telecommunications
• Strong experience as a line manager and a coach leading diverse teams

Other Requirements:

• Customer Focused
• Hardworking and Tenacious
• Action Orientation
• Tech Savvy
• Result Driven
• Excellent Decision Quality
• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Excellent troubleshooting and analysis skills
• Impeccable Customer Service and Support Skills
• Customer Focus
• Self-Development

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2020.

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

Job ID: 84
Location: Lagos
Department: Engineering
Function: Solutions & Research
Reporting to: Head, Operations & Maintenance
Travel Frequency: Yes

Purpose of the Job

• To ensure efficient service delivery to the customer and ensure customer satisfaction for all new services and support related service.

Expected Key Results

• Corporate/FOS Incident Management; *Corporate Customers: Restore service failures within 4 hours of its occurrence- Implementation and integration of new projects.
• Retail Customers: Restore service failures within 24 hours of its occurrence.
• Preventive Maintenance: Identify,plan and excute nodes/segment that require preventive maintenance on the network.
• Implement an FTTH Monitoring application to improve MTTR for faults.
• Report Management: Ensure weekly support status reports are done and submitted timely for review.

Educational Qualifications

• BSc in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / IT related disciplines (2.1/Upper Credit Minimum)
• Professional: CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate); CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional)

Functional Skills:

• Customer centric and stakeholders management.
• Good LAN/WAN network design and implementation skills.
• Ability to solve complex problems in the shortest available time using honed analytical skills
• Good interpersonal skills with customers, vendors and members of team.
• Design and analytical troubleshooting of LAN, WAN network and Internet-data architecture with good knowledge of routing protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, RIP etc).
• Good knowledge of installation and configuration of core network devices and its relevant integration to the network (LAN, MAN & WAN).
• Ability to use network monitoring/optimization devices (software/hardware) to proffer solutions to network related problem and optimize network performance where necessary.
• Strong telecommunications, IP design skills, in depth knowledge of IP Network Troubleshooting.
• Candidate must possess excellent customer interface, analytical and presentation skills and be able to influence internal and external organizations.
• Hardworking and Tenacious.
• Performance driven.
• Sharp analytical and logical reasoning.
• Work effectively with own initiative and minimal supervision, and also as a part of a team.

Work Experience:

• At least 3 years experience within the telecoms space as a Network/Communications Engineer
• A hands on experience with the following is a must: IP Routing, MPLS, QOS, VPN.
• Experience with leading inter-departmental negotiations, consensus building to reach common technical solutions.
• Understanding of the base station power supply (dc and ac) architecture and interconnectivity of relevant power devices/components.
• Experience with Wireless Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint technologies is desirable
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite [including MS Project &Visio]

Other Requirements:

• Customer Focused
• Hardworking and Tenacious
• Action Orientation
• Tech Savvy
• Result Driven
• Excellent Decision Quality
• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Excellent troubleshooting and analysis skills
• Impeccable Customer Service and Support Skills
• Customer Focus
• Self-Development

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2020.

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

Job ID: 83
Location: Lagos
Department: Retail Division
Function: Head Marketing
Reporting to: Head, Sales and Marketing
Travel Frequency: Occasionally

Purpose of the Job

• The Head, Marketing will be responsible for driving the implementation of ipNX’s marketing and communications strategy.
• This would include management of initiatives to enhance iPNX’s brand awareness and market share.
• He/she would creatively communicate the value of ipNX’s services to the customer and would be responsible for customer insight, research, media buying and development of a strong team.

Expected Key Results

• Develop & Implement a Robust Marketing Strategy
• Lead and Execute Marketing Operations
• Stakeholder Management
• Successful Partnership with Sales for Revenue Growth and Sustainability
• Realignment of Marketing Strategies viz a viz Organisation’s Positioning and Reputation
• Media/PR Communication
• Benchmarking
• Customer Retention

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills

• A Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Business Administration, Marketing, Public Relations, International Relations, Information Technology, Business Administration or a related field. (2.2/ Upper Credit Minimum).
• Professional qualification with the Chartered Institute of Marketing or its equivalent.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Has an expert understanding of the ad tech landscape, including the different products and companies.
• Ability to be Technologically savvy which is necessary for today’s business to gain a wider consumer reach.
• Proven track-record of managing a total marketing budget.
• Ability to build good working relationships across diverse business areas and functions and be a team player with a positive and flexible attitude to work.
• Ability to lead a multi-cultural/multi-country team.
• Ability to be part of and also lead a TEAM.
• Strong business acumen and organizational awareness.
• Must be keen in conducting research and data-driven insights, having an in-depth knowledge of the business’s product, strategic, analytical and marketing concepts.
• Must possess interpersonal skills that will encourage openness and trust both internally and externally.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites including Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc which are necessary for creating both visually and verbally engaging reports and presentations.
• Good interpersonal, work flow management and communications skills

Work Experience:

• 8 years’ experience in Sales/ Marketing function  or related field with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Extensive marketing experience across all marketing and communications channels and a broad knowledge of campaign planning, execution, agency management & post-event analysis.
• Experience with digital marketing forms such as social media marketing and content marketing.
• Strong experience of stakeholder management.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and planning experience in an operational environment.
• Experience in using data to illustrate business conclusions.
• Proven track record of achieving targets and driving sales growth in a business.
• Prior experience in product management.
• Previous experience successfully managing Marketing team ideally from a similar industry.
• Strong experience as a line manager and a coach leading diverse teams.

Other Requirements:

• Customer Focus
• Action orientation
• Drive results
• Cultivate Innovation
• Ability to optimize work processes
• Resilience
• Self-Development
• Nimble Learning
• Ensures Accountability
• Develops Talent
• Drives Engagement
• Drives Vision & Purpose
• Excellent Decision Quality

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2020.

How to Apply
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Job ID: 82
Location: Lagos
Department: Retail Division
Function: Team Lead, Customer Advocacy Center
Reporting to: Head, Customer Experience & Advocacy
Travel Frequency: Minimal

Purpose of the Job

• To supervise all activities of the Customer Advocacy Centre, to plan, direct and coordinate in the areas of support, incident, change and problem management.

Expected Key Results

• Customer Satisfaction.
• Quality Assurance Monitoring.
• Implement Service Standards.
• Advocate for Customers.
• Service Delivery Performance Measurement.
• Workforce Management.
• Any other duties assigned by manager.

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills

• University Degree in Sciences, Social Sciences acceptable (2.2 / Upper Credit)
• Postgraduate Degree (MBA, M.Sc., etc.) an added advantage.
• Professional qualification in Customer experience management an added advantage.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of varied experience in customer service with a proven record of driving customer experience improvement and increasing customer satisfaction
• Teamwork – candidate will need to be a strong team player, who supports their colleagues and share their skills.
• Good interpersonal, work flow management and communications skills.
• Experience in similar roles within IT or Hospitality environment, preferably both.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to own problems through to resolution as well as being able to analyse statistical data.
• Ability to demonstrate a mature understanding of key Business needs.
• Excellent documentation and PowerPoint presentation skills.
• Good project and time management skills – Ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning and resource allocation.

Other Requirements:

• Customer Focus
• Tech savvy
• Action orientation
• Drive results
• Cultivate Innovation
• Ability to optimize work processes
• Resilience
• Self Development
• Nimble Learning
• Ensures Accountability
• Develops Talent
• Drives Engagement
• Drives Vision & Purpose
• Excellent Decision Quality.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2020.

How to Apply
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Job ID: 76
Location: New Bodija, Ibadan
Department: Business Operations
Function: Territory Management
Reporting to: Regional Sales Head, West
Travel Frequency: N/A

Purpose of the Job

• To daily provide leadership and direction required to ensure that customer relationships are developed and maintained by providing excellent products and services that add value to the customer while minimizing costs and risk to the company.
• The role will combine the use face-to-face sales activities and management of the activities of Accounts in allocated territory, to gain market share and increase the awareness, appreciation, and understanding of the IPNX Brand.
• The Territory Manager will be the main communication conduit between IPNX and the specific business served in the area.
• To establish and drive individual annual target of  assigned  team members.

Expected Key Results:

• Maintain Industry/ Regional Strategic Leadership   for improved business Performance.
• Business Profitability
• Thorough Understanding of Customers’ needs
• Business Development
• Relationship Management
• Budget Achievement
• Management of Sector / Industry Team Leads

Educational Qualifications

• BSc / BA degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or its equivalent (2.2/Upper Credit Minimum)
• Master’s degree/ MBA is added advantage

Functional Skills:

• Ability to penetrate accounts and meet with stakeholders within accounts/ regions/sectors
• Capability to be a structured thinker with a strong analytical approach.
• Excellent research, problem solving, and analytical skills, including excellent PowerPoint and Excel capabilities, with impeccable analytical and business judgment.
• Excellent quantitative analysis and financial modeling skills; high proficiency in Excel.
• Ability to synthesize information quickly and present insights to senior management.
• Background or demonstrated interest in telecom, technology or media industries.
• Ability to Understand industry trend
• Ability to understand key players and stakeholders within regions / segments
• An active listener, Motivated self-starter, proactive and action-oriented
• Good communication and business writing skills
• Excellent interpersonal, collaboration and problem-solving skill
• Strong persuasive and negotiation skills
• Excellent Presentation skill and customer service capabilities
• Good documentation and process management skills

Work Experience:

• 5 – 10 years of sales or related experience Sales management experience preferred
• Exhibits sound business judgment, a proven ability to influence others, strong analytical skills, and a proven track record of taking ownership, leading data-driven analyses, and influencing results
• Experience working in large matrixed environments including cross-functional collaboration with a diverse set of stakeholders to get results across multiple groups throughout the organization
• Experience working in the region/sector
• Leadership experience with strong business acumen and knowledge of the technical market landscape
• Experience in Client Management & Growth Strategies of an assigned portfolio of clients
• Have proven results in successfully closing new business, ideally selling to blue-chip companies.

Other Requirements:

• Customer Focus
• Tech Savy
• Action Oriented
• Drive Results
• Cultivate Innovation
• Ability to optimize work processes
• Resilience
• Self Development
• Nimble Learning
• Ensures Accountability
• Develops Talent
• Drives Engagement
• Drives Vision & Purpose
• Excellent Decision Quality.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2020.

How to Apply
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Job ID52
Location: Lekki/ Ikeja/ Victoria Island/ Apapa – Lagos
Department: Business Division
Function: Business Development
Reporting to: Territory Manager
Travel Frequency: Rarely

Purpose of the Job

• The Account Manager is responsible for protecting revenue, securing new revenue within ipNX’s existing clients’ portfolio of as well as seeking/hunting out new clients & businesses within the assigned Strategic account sub-portfolio.
• The role ensures an excellent client experience/service delivery satisfaction at all times and works in collaboration with the account teams to ensure a smooth transition of accounts into the business.

Expected Key Results:

• Achieve set revenue growth.
• Deliver an excellent client experience at all times, ensuring client needs are met or exceeded.
• Work closely with business development team, sharing knowledge, discussing ideas and helping the team to achieve targets.
• Ensures compliance with ipNX values, policies and standards, and ensures compliance will all local statutory requirements.

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills

• B.Sc in Engineering / Computer Science / Marketing / Sales / related disciplines
• Understanding communications Network, Experience in a b2b, B2C sales environment; consistent track record of success in achieving product effectiveness and customer experience targets.
• Demonstrates a high level of organization and quality of Multitasks efficiency & priority setting.
• Good Microsoft office suite competence, CRM competence, including Visio
• Exemplary communication skills – both face to face and over the telephone. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization.

Work Experience:

• 0-2 years’ experience within the telecoms space; knowledge of the market, competitor behaviour and strategy, including related product dynamics and product management
• Must demonstrate interpersonal capabilities

Other Requirements:

• Customer Focused
• Action-oriented
• Result Driven
• Cultivate Innovation
• Ability to optimize work processes
• Resilience
• Self-Development.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2020.

How to Apply
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Job ID: 74
Location: Lagos
Department: Infrastructure
Function: Project Delivery Coordination
Reporting to: Head, Deployment
Travel Frequency: Occasional

Purpose of the Job

• The Team Lead, Projects will be responsible for coordinating award-to-deployment activities for projects, in line with standard deployment process and project management principles.
• The TL will also manage customers / stakeholders expectation by proactively notifying them about project issues and their overall impact on schedule & expected delivery dates.
• The role will involve routine visits / spot checks at project sites to ensure on-site challenges are resolved in a timely manner, while meeting scope, quality and project delivery dates.

Expected Key Results

• Effective Project Deployment Coordination
• Accurate & Consistent Reporting of Project Status
• Proactive Control of Project Risk & Issues.
• Quality Assurance and Scope Control
• Documentation, Test and Completion Reports Compliance

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills

• Academic: Degree or HND in Telecoms, Engineering or Applied Sciences.
• Project Management Certification required.
• Certifications in Fibre Optic Cabling, CFOT or FOA will be an added advantage.

Functional Skills:

• Proven track record of leading field teams to successfully deliver fibre projects (FTTH / P2P) in Estates / MTU, within city high streets and on major highways.
• Sound knowledge of telecom industry best practices, norms, technical requirements & documentation for fiber projects (FTTH & P2P).
• An inherent culture of network documentation (as-build drawing, OTDR test, splice report sheets, e.t.c.)
• Familiar with HSE standards and practices, including Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) skills.
• Excellent quality assurance & cost management skills.
• Proficient use of design soft wares e.g. AutoCAD, Visio, GIS tools e.t.c.
• Proficient use of data analytics software, e.g. Excel, Word, Google live sheets.
• Excellent communication skills (written & oral).
• Ability to solve complex problems in record time using honed analytical skills.
• Capacity to provide adequate leadership to project supervisors & contractor teams. Have a result-focused team with bias for meeting project delivery targets, over and above a fixation on activities.
• Have a strong culture of effective planning with end-to-end view/understanding of project objectives, assumptions and risks.
• Tech & automation savvy. Have a strong bias for innovation & systems-thinking.
• Display customer centricity in response to requests, project delivery speed, team and stakeholder engagement.

Work Experience:

• At least 4 years working in the telecommunications industry, with experience in fiber network deployment
• FTTH and P2P fiber maintenance experience i.e. ability to splice and terminate fiber using splice machines, test, analyze & resolve fiber link issues using OTDR, Light Source/Power Meters (LSPM) & VFL, properly identify fiber cores by colour & codes.
• Good experience working in organizations with integrated OSS/BSS applications.

Other Requirements:

• Bias for Action
• Result Oriented
• Customer Focus
• Tech savvy
• Highly innovative
• Ability to optimize work processes
• Resilience
• Self development
• Nimble Learning

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2020.

How to Apply
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Job ID: 68
Location: Lagos
Travel Frequency: N/A
Department: Retail Division
Reporting to: Team Lead, Customer Retention
Function: User Experience

Purpose of the Job

• The User Experience Officer is responsible for providing feedback and participates in end-user focus groups, readiness reviews, and other sessions as an advocate for customer requirements, customer features, troubleshooting support in collaboration with relevant teams.
• To deliver unparalleled customer experience to retail buying customers. The role will work collaboratively with product owners and managers to identify user issues, design solutions and develop working prototypes and build relationships across teams to promote collaboration and efficiency that will raise the bar for the user experience.

Expected Key Results:

• User Experience Management
• Customer Satisfaction through Evaluation
• User Experience
• Customer Insight through Stakeholder Management
• Service Delivery & Performance Measurement
• Team Work and Performance

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Sales or related field (2.2/ Upper Credit Minimum)
• Strong people management and engagement skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Assertive and respectful personality who views any customer loss as an unacceptable occurrence
• Process-driven and organized, approaching problems in a systematic way
• Highest ethical standards, integrity, authenticity, credibility, and character
• Proven track record of surpassing objectives and delivering exceptional results
• Great time management skills and with a self-starter attitude
• Have an eye for details and the ability to adapt your writing style accordingly
• Excellent telephone manners and great written communication skills at all levels that demonstrates empathy and understanding during calls and when appropriate
• Ability to speak the language of Analytics & non-technical stakeholders
• Stakeholder management: ability to interact seamlessly with C-suite employees
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the latest trends in customer experience
• Understanding of the importance of good media communication for a large organization
• A keen commercial awareness and the ability to rapidly identify issues and propose solution
• Ability to build successful relationships at all levels
• Ability to diagnose common customer needs and issues, and to translate those needs into actionable solutions
• Ability to gather and interpret data in an unbiased fashion
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills; ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions and develop business cases
• Have an entrepreneurial spirit
• Ability to demonstrate a mature understanding of key business needs
• Excellent documentation and PowerPoint presentation skills.
• Good project and time management skills – Ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Problem-solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills
• History of career growth, consistently meeting and exceeding goals and increasing responsibilities
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning and resource allocation

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years account management/customer success/sales experience required
• Experience of working in a user experience capacity, ideally across both Business and Retail organisations
• Experience using Customer-centric capabilities and delivery of programmes across multiple businesses.
• Experience working in a complex matrix environment is desirable
• Good understanding of Customer Insight approaches and methods
• Experience in Telecommunications industry will be an added advantage
• Experience in similar roles within IT or Hospitality environment, preferably both
• Extensive experience working strategically with a large customer base within the business intelligence and analytics space
• Experience of managing effective customer consultation including using social media tools in business

Other Requirements:

• Customer Focus
• Tech-savvy
• Action orientation
• Drive results
• Cultivate Innovation
• Ability to optimize work processes
• Resilience
• Self-Development
• Nimble Learning
• Ensures Accountability
• Develops Talent
• Drives Engagement
• Drives Vision & Purpose
• Excellent Decision Quality

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2020.

How to Apply
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Job ID: 72
Location: Lagos
Department: Information Systems and Technology
Function: System Analysis and Software Development
Reporting to: Head, Information Systems & Technology
Travel Frequency: Occasionally

Purpose of the Job

• Primary responsibility for the development and support of the OSS / BSS platform and its integration with other systems and applications.

Expected Key Results:

• Develop and build software and applications.
• Ensure feasibility and usefulness of projects.
• Periodic project status reports

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills

• Minimum 2.1/ Upper Credit Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Computer Information Systems or any related field or a combination of related experience and education.

Work Experience:

• Hands-on experience with Perl programming, Linux, Postgres RDBMS, and Apache web server required.
• Demonstrated experience developing database-driven web applications using PHP, Python, Ruby on Rails, or Java, a plus.
• Previous experience in Telco OSS / BSS software, such as Freeside and FreeRadius, a big advantage.
• Experience with user experience software development using JavaScript including libraries such as JQuery, XML, CSS3.0 (with dynamic, responsive web design with mobile devices), and other related UI technologies (HTML5, Flash)
• Strong integration skills.
• Good understanding of web application development using HTTP REST, software standards, software development life cycle and methodologies.
• Knowledge of software development process, quality control, and impact assessment.
• Demonstrated knowledge in mobile platforms, internet technologies and user interface.
• Experience working in a multi-platform (LINUX, Mac-OS and Windows) environment.
• Experience working with version control systems (Subversion, Git).

Other Requirements:

• Strong team player.
• Ability to mentor less experienced engineers.
• Solid problem solver.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply new toolsets, technology and concepts.
• Proven ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects effectively, deal with changing priorities, and to meet deadlines in a rapidly changing, fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to present information and ideas clearly and succinctly and to explain various application software and hardware to end users.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2020.

How to Apply
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Job ID: 69
Location: Lagos
Department: Retail Division
Function: Network Services
Reporting to: Network Services Lead
Travel Frequency: N/A

Purpose of the Job

• The Network Services Engineer is responsible for pro-actively performing network fulfilment activities across all network products
• Assists in troubleshooting customer impacting issues affected by the fulfilment process, diagnose problems and troubleshoot within Data Centre/LAN/WAN/Wireless, or Firewall/Load Balancing/Threat Protection
• Providing design and implementation according to best practices and standards and assist in deploying and supporting Network services and Security for clients.

Expected Key Results:

• Network Service Monitoring
• Network Service Support Analysis
• Network Service Management
• Customer Service
• Perform Monitoring, Backup and Recovery Procedures
• Stakeholder Management.

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, MIS, Electrical Engineering or other Technical disciplines (2.2/ Upper Credit Minimum)
• Industry Certifications in AWS, CISSP, CCDP, CCNP, and CCIE
• Requires strong knowledge of Cisco routers and switches and of firewalls and web filtering solutions
• Keen interest in emerging technologies Cloud, SD-WAN
• Good verbal and written communication skills required for interaction with business-users.
• Strong problem-solving skills required for technical issue resolution.
• Organized and structured work habits
• Strong personal time management to coordinate several tasks simultaneously
• Ability to confidently communicate with personnel at all levels of the organization.
• Extensive technical knowledge deploying and managing network and infrastructure environment
• Well organized, articulate and has numerate skills
• Knowledge of network hardware configuration and management, including routers, firewalls, switches etc.
• Ability to quickly learn, understand, and work with new emerging technologies, methodologies and solutions in the cloud/IT technology space
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills; ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions and develop business cases
• Have an entrepreneurial spirit
• Pre-Sales & Post-Sales Management
• Demonstrable communication, interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Environmental / Industry analysis
• Documentation and Strategic planning skills
• Project management skills also desirable

Work Experience:

• 5 years plus experience with Fiber to the Home (FTTH) infrastructure, and experience in construction on new outside and inside plant (OSP/ISP) fiber infrastructure.
• Experience with basic configurations of enterprise or carrier grade networking equipment such as routers, switches, firewalls, encoders, optics, and Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM)
• Working knowledge of health, safety, and environmental protection practices and procedures as they apply to common construction processes
• Experience working within a Service Provider environment on the core network architecture
• Experience working within a multi-vendor network environment – Cisco etc
• Good experience of incident resolution, requests, changes and problem-solving activities delivered to agreed SLAs in an enterprise organisation
• Extensive experience interacting with clients in both pre- and post-sales capacities
• Experience using data to illustrate business conclusions
• Experience working in a Service Provider environment and providing technical support to end customer solutions
• Knowledge and understanding of the Nigerian and global Information Technology Industry especially Telecommunications

Other Requirements:

• Customer Focus
• Tech savvy
• Action orientation
• Drive results
• Cultivate Innovation
• Ability to optimize work processes
• Resilience
• Self-Development
• Nimble Learning
• Ensures Accountability
• Develops Talent
• Drives Engagement
• Drives Vision & Purpose
• Excellent Decision Quality.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2020.

How to Apply
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Job ID: 71
Location: Lagos
Department: Retail Division
Function: Campaigns Management
Reporting to: Head, Sales & Marketing
Travel Frequency: Occasionally

Purpose of the Job

• This role will shape the creative direction, media planning and buying strategies, and integrated digital activities across ipNX’s campaigns.
• To be responsible for developing, planning and directing the promotional activities for ipNX’s products in order to create brand awareness, while communicating the benefits of ipNX’s products to customers and prospects.
• To build brand and audiences; integrating marketing, insight and engagement; and promoting products. Adopt innovative ways to develop the ipNXs audiences,  target new visitors and drive revenue.

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills

• A Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Business Administration, Marketing, Public Relations, International Relations, Information Technology, Business Administration or a related field (2.2/Upper Credit Minimum)
• Professional qualification with the Chartered Institute of Marketing or its equivalent
• Expert understanding of the ad tech landscape, including the different products and companies
• Ability to navigate, influence, manage and lead cross-functional teams without direct line supervision
• Ability to manage through ambiguity and balance multiple dynamic priorities
• Influential storytelling skills, verbal and written
• Communication, analytical and partnership skills
• Knowledge of building B2B demand generation strategies and campaigns
• Ability to balance strategy and campaign execution
• Project management and execution skills
• Ability to be a Technological savvy which is necessary for today’s business to gain a wider consumer reach
• Ability to build good working relationships across diverse business areas and functions, you will be a team player with a positive and flexible attitude to work
• Ability to lead a team towards growth to enhance sales volumes and enhance revenue generation
• Have an entrepreneurial spirit
• Analytic skills must be keen in conducting research and data-driven insights, having an in-depth knowledge of the business’s product, strategic, analytical and marketing concepts
• Ability to possess interpersonal skills that will encourage openness and trust both internally and externally. Showing calmness under stressful situations and in uncertainty, inspiring the same in his team
• Ability to use MS Word and PowerPoint, which are necessary for creating both visually and verbally engaging reports and presentations
• A strong team player, who supports their colleagues and share their skills
• Good interpersonal & work flow management skills

Work Experience:

• 10 or more years of consumer marketing/media experience, with a focus on direct response strategy
• 6 or more years of experience on a client marketing team or a media agency
• 4 or more years of digital direct response campaign experience
• Experience in developing data driven media strategies
• Experience collaborating with creative teams for joint, idea led media plans
• Experience with converting B2B leads to sales and the previous use of marketing automation tools
• Experience developing national and local campaigns
• Extensive marketing experience across all marketing and communications channels and a broad knowledge of campaign planning, execution, agency management & post-event analysis
• Strong experience of stakeholder management
• Experience analyzing campaign results and measure performance against KPIs
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and planning experience in an operational environment
• Experience in using data to illustrate business conclusions
• Proven track record of achieving targets and driving sales growth in a business
• Prior experience in product management
• Previous experience successfully managing Marketing team ideally from a similar industry
• Strong experience as a line manager and a coach leading diverse teams

Other Requirements:

• Customer Focus
• Action orientation
• Drive results
• Cultivate Innovation
• Ability to optimize work processes
• Resilience
• Self-Development
• Nimble Learning
• Ensures Accountability
• Develops Talent
• Drives Engagement
• Drives Vision & Purpose
• Excellent Decision Quality

Expected Key Results:

• Execute Advertising and Campaign Strategy
• Public Relations
• Advertising and Campaign Budget Management, Activities and Communication
• Campaign Reporting and Analysis
• Stakeholder Management
• Successful Partnership for Revenue Growth and Sustainability

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2020.

How to Apply
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Job ID: 67
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Department: Infrastructure
Function: Planning and Design
Reporting to: Head, Infrastructure Planning and Quality
Travel Frequency: N/A

Purpose of the Job

• Responsible for planning FTTh clusters, nodes and reliable wireless network infrastructure designs.
• Contributes to vendor selection, proof of concept designs, network architecture reviews and any other initiatives of the division as directed by the Head, Infrastructure Planning and Quality.
• This role ensures high levels of customer satisfaction and operational excellence during all levels of engagements with customers and stakeholders, proactively providing support and input.

Expected Key Results:

• Delivery of wireline network infrastructure plans and designs.
• Delivery of wireless network infrastructure plans and designs.
• Project Management
• Co-ordinates across despaired parties to deliver value.
• Asset Management
• Direct development of team members.

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills

• Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering / Communications Engineering / Computer Engineering and other related disciplines (2.2/Upper Credit Minimum).
• A master’s degree in Engineering/MBA would be an added advantage.
• A CFOT with emphasis on FTTh Technologies certification is required. Other certifications in networking and project management would be an added advantage.
• Knowledge or experience with GPON, FTTh, radio and transmission technologies.
• Conversant with planning tools (GIS/radio planning tools/MapInfo and CAD tools etc)
• Knowledge or experience of programming and database applications like Python and SQL would be an added advantage.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Work Experience:

• At least 10 years’ experience within the telecoms space.
• Experience in turnkey microwave radio planning design and build.
• Experience in fiber outside plant (OSP) planning and design lifecycle.
• Should be conversant with building and maintaining wireless networks.
• Competent in the use of computer productivity tools.
• Conversant with the use of GIS and CAD Tools to implement designs.

Other Requirements:

• Customer Focus
• Tech savvy
• Action orientation
• Drive results
• Cultivate Innovation
• Ability to optimize work processes
• Resilience
• Self-Development
• Nimble Learning.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2020.

How to Apply
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Job ID: 73
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Department: Business Division
Function: Wi-Fi Project Engineer
Reporting to: Service Fulfilment & Support
Travel Frequency: As Required

Purpose of the Job

• Reporting to the Team Lead, Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi Project Engineer is responsible for designing and deploying carrier grade and reliable Wi-Fi network infrastructure for enterprise customers in accordance with set SLAs.
• He/she is also responsible for overseeing the ‘support and maintenance’ of the installed Wi-Fi network infrastructure within ipNX (Core) as well as deployments for Enterprise Customers (Access).
• He will be responsible for planning, directing and coordinating all activities required to fulfil and maintain enterprise Wi-Fi Services to customers. These include: carrying out extensive surveys to first of all identify the optimal equipment and solutions for delivering the requested services, creating the design diagrams, initiating and completing the procurement process, carrying out the actual installations as projects as well as the maintenance of these installations.
• He is equally tasked with ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and operational excellence during all levels of engagements with customers – including during surveys, service delivery (installations) as well as during support calls/visits.
• In addition to the above, he is also required to provide routine in-house training where required.

Expected Key Results:

• Network Infrastructure& Customer Management
• Reporting
• Asset Management
• People Management
• Training

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skill

• Education: BSC Computer Science / Computer Engineering / IT Related Disciplines (2.2/Upper Credit Minimum)
• Technical: Understanding of Computer Networks and aspects of Project Management.
• Cisco Network Certification/PMP is a bonus
• Technical: Practical Experience with  Network Connectivity Installations (Routers & Switches)
• Technical: Practical Knowledge of Wireless Technology and Installations (any of: RF, Radio, Microwave, GSM, LTE or Wi-Fi and Base Stations)
• Technology: Microsoft Office Suite competence [Bonus: Visio, MS Project]
• Language: Fluent English
• Communication: Exemplary Communication Skills [Face to Face and over the telephone]; Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization

Work Experience:

• At least 1 year experience within the telecoms space
• A good understanding of computer networks as well as some aspects of project management (Cisco Certification/ PMP is a bonus)
• A good grasp of technical installations (wireless & wireline), the use of applicable tools and willingness to learn more
• Good understanding of relevant wireless technology (hardware) and other network connectivity equipment including routers and switches
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office Suite including MS Project
• Must be comfortable with MS Visio for drawing survey and network design diagrams

Other Requirements:

• Hardworking and Tenacious
• Resilience
• Action orientation
• Tech Savvy
• Result Driven
• Excellent Decision Quality
• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Analytical
• Ability to work with teams
• Customer Focus
• Self-Development

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2020.

How to Apply
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Job Title: Team Lead, Planning & Design, Wireline

Job ID: 65
Location: Lagos
Department: Infrastructure
Function:  Planning and Design
Reporting to: Head, Planning & Design
Travel Frequency: N / A

Purpose of the Job

• To produce designed documentation that supports the OSP infrastructure deployment.

Expected Key Results:

• Timely delivery of outside plant design
• First level support to team members
• Resource management
• Vendor delivery supervision
• Deliver cost-efficient outside plant designs.

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills

• Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering / Computer Engineering and other related disciplines (Minimum of Second Class Lower/Upper Credit)
• Fibre Certifications: CFOT with emphasis on FTTh Technologies would be an added advantage
• Competent in working with geospatial information system applications – QGIS, ArcGIS
• Competent in the use of spreadsheet applications to perform wide-ranging analysis – LibreCalc, Microsoft Excel
• Competent in the use of Computer Aided Design tools – AutoCAD, FreeCAD
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principle involved in production or precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Programming knowledge and experience or should have a strong predisposition for programming – Python, Java, VisualBasic, etc
• Conversant with regulations, rules and conventions as stipulated by National and local Regulatory Authorities – LASIMRA, FCDA, NCC, etc
• Hands-on knowledge of GIS applications – QGIS.

Work Experience:

• A Team Lead with at least 2 years’ experience in managing sizeable and diverse teams.
• Proficient use of fibre testing and handling tools – OTDRs, splicing machines, etc.
• Experience in working through the planning and design life cycle with internal teams  – conceptualization, plan, surveys, design, design documentation.
• Experienced in supervising third-party contractor teams through the planning & design life cycle.
• Experience in conducting Demographic Survey and analysis for outside plan coverage.
• Experience in Technical Site Survey for fibre Outside Plant deployments.
• Knowledge of planning for Central Office & Inside Plant deployment.
• Ability to produce and report site survey outcomes.
• Ability to translate results of Demographic and Technical Site surveys into planning scenarios.
• Experience in producing Outside Plant and Inside Plant expansion designs and all associated reports as may be required.
• Hands-on experience in managing third party Outside Plant design contractor teams.
• Spatial appreciation and dimensioning of built environment and use.
• Proficiency in use of GIS applications – Google Earth, Open Street Map, Open Street View.
• Thorough understanding of fibre cable technologies.
• Data acquisition skills using field notes and mobile e-form applications.
• Fibre plant maintenance & customer activation

Other Requirements:

• Customer Focus
• Tech-savvy
• Action orientation
• Drive results
• Cultivate Innovation
• Ability to optimize work processes
• Resilience
• Self-Development
• Nimble Learning
• Ensures Accountability
• Develops Talent
• Drives Engagement
• Drives Vision & Purpose
• Excellent Decision Quality.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2020.

How to Apply
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Job ID: 66
Location: Lagos
Department: Infrastructure
Function: Operations
Reporting to: Head, Facilities
Travel Frequency: N/A

Purpose of the Job

• To produce designed documentation that supports the OSP infrastructure deployment.Design, establish, optimize and monitor the Data Centre network infrastructure to achieve an efficient data network with maximum uptime that will allow continuous business operations for both internal and external stakeholders.

Expected Key Results:

• Design and implementation of LAN, WAN and SAN networks of the Data Center according to standards organization best practices and industry directions.
• Ensure the Quality of Service of the Data Centre network by continuous monitoring of network services and performance & reporting of network KPI statistics on a weekly basis.
• Regular optimization of the Data Centre network by tweaking configuration parameters to ensure optimal and stable infrastructure.
• Research and analysis of current and future networking technologies and its benefits to the organization in order to maintain competitive advantage.
• Ensure operational efficiency of colocation services of the Data Centre

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills

• Bachelor’s degree / HND in any of the following: Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering and other related disciplines. (Second Class Lower/Upper Credit at minimum)
• Possession of Cisco CCNP certification. Other vendor technology certification (e.g. Juniper, Huawei) will be desirable.
• Knowledge of BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, STP, HSRP and other TCP/IP protocols will be beneficial.
• Knowledge of Linux administration with experience in any scripting language is desirable.
• Ability to meet the customers’ need in line with the business requirements.
• Adept at conducting tests to identify faults in network systems.
• Ability to work with sales managers to ensure smooth work operations.
• Knowledge of various forms of Open Source Software will be advantageous.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Candidate must be able to lift, push and pull up to 20kg.
• Candidate must be able to tolerate temperature of below 20° C for extended periods of time.
• Can handle multiple projects and tight deadlines.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 3 – 5 years of practical experience working in Data Centre network operations and relevant field.
• Experience in troubleshooting complex data centre environments.
• Experience configuring LAN switching infrastructure – VLANs, Trunking, etc.
• Experience with configuring routing protocols and creating VPNs on cisco devices.
• At least 3 years of working with Cisco, Juniper and Huawei network products.

Other Requirements:

• Customer Focus
• Tech savvy
• Action orientation
• Drive results
• Ability to optimize work processes
• Self Development
• Nimble Learner
• Interpersonal skills
• Self-Starter
• Communication and writing skills

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2020.

How to Apply
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Job ID: 59
Location: Lagos
Department: Supply Chain Management
Function: Procurement
Reporting to: Head, Supply Chain Management
Travel Frequency: N/A

Purpose of the Job

• Provide and drive procurement (acquisition of goods and services) activities in order to provide effective support to user departments, getting the best value, quality and impacting the bottom line positively through cost reduction.

Expected Key Results:

• Procurement Management
• Expediting
• Stakeholders Relationship management
• Sourcing and tender evaluation
• Team development

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills

• Minimum 2.2/Upper Credit, Bachelor’s degree Social and management sciences or other related fields.
• MBA/M.sc in related fields (added advantage)
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (added advantage)
• Chartered institute of purchasing and supply certification (added advantage)
• Knowledge of Contract management will be an added advantage
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Conduct staff training and identify development needs.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical ability.
• Ability to write policies and procedures
• Knowledge of SUN system application or any other accounting software.
• Project and time management.
• Sound judgment and initiative.

Work Experience:

• 4-5 year’s relevant experience.

Other Requirements:

• Customer Focus
• Tech savvy
• Action orientation
• Drive results
• Cultivate Innovation
• Ability to optimize work processes
• Resilience
• Self Development
• Nimble Learner
• Ensures Accountability
• Develops Talent
• Drives Engagement
• Drives Vision & Purpose
• Excellent Decision Quality

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2020.

How to Apply
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Job ID: 58
Location: Lagos
Department: Human Capital Management
Function: Content creation/curation, employee experience, internal & external communications.
Reporting to: Head, HR Operations
Travel Frequency: Occasional

Purpose of the Job

• Responsible for creating and executing a digital communication strategy for engaging with employees.
• Also, monitoring and improving the overall employee experience across company culture, physical space and technology to produce an engaged, motivated and high performing workforce.

Expected Key Results:

• Wholesome employee experience.
• Internal communication & content curation duties.
• Develop strategies and initiatives that would enhance employee experience.
• Monitoring employee experience KPIs (satisfaction, engagement, productivity) as it relates to company culture, physical space and technology tools.
• Drive leadership awareness, commitment and accountability for the employee experience and diversity and inclusion.
• Foster positive employer-employee relationships through effective communication.
• Design & review copy for print and digital platforms.
• Handle protocols for internal corporate announcements. Create alignment by taking concepts/ideas from various stakeholders to create deeply resonating & engaging content.
• Manage and update all ipNX internal employee digital presences such as career portal, Intranet, etc.
• Report to Executive Director, Corporate Services on trends on all employee experience touch points.
• Create SLAs for vendors as it pertains content and designs for corporate services.
• Assist with general administrative/corporate duties as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director, Corporate Services.

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills

• Minimum 2.2/Upper Credit, Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, HR, Communications, Public Relations or related discipline.
• Training/certification in user experience design, user research, usability design or product design is an added advantage.
• Portfolio/case studies- Visual design: e.g fliers, magazines, advertising campaigns etc, User experience design assets: personas, journey maps, wireframes, usability tests etc, copy writing and Video editing and post-production.
• Web design & development: HTML, CSS & JS (Experience of frontend frameworks like Angular, React or Vue.js is a bonus)
• User experience design tools: usability testing, user research, wireframing, prototyping, A/B testing

Work Experience:

• 1-2 years of experience in similar capacity.
• Experience with user experience design techniques e.g. user research, usability testing, wireframing, prototyping, journey mapping, personas etc.
• Creative copywriting, for presentations, email copies, publicity and advertising assets.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud i.e. XD, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, AfterEffects, Premiere Pro.
• Experience with CMS i.e. WordPress, Blogger, LinkedIn Publishing, Medium
• Experience working in social media, online publishing or digital marketing and its tools e.g. Mailchimp.
• Experience working with analytics tools e.g. Google Analytics

Other Requirements:

• Storytelling
• Customer Focus
• Ability to sell
• Action orientation
• Ability to optimize work processes
• Tech savvy
• Drive results
• Self Development
• Nimble Learning
• Resilience

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2020.

How to Apply
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Job ID: 75
Location: Bompai Road, Kano
Department: Business Operations
Function: Account Management
Reporting to: Regional Sales Head, North
Travel Frequency: Occassional

Purpose of the Job

• The Account Manager is responsible for protecting revenue, securing new revenue within ipNX’s existing clients’ portfolio as well as seeking / hunting out new clients & businesses within the assigned Strategic account sub-portfolio.
• The role ensures an excellent client experience / service delivery satisfaction at all times and works in collaboration with the account teams to ensure smooth transition of accounts into the business.

Expected Key Results

• Achieve set revenue growth.
• Deliver an excellent client experience at all times, ensuring client needs are met or exceeded.
• Work closely with business development team, sharing knowledge, discussing ideas and helping the team to achieve targets
• Ensure compliance with ipNX values, policies and standards, and ensures compliance will all local statutory requirements.

Educational Qualifications

• B.SC Engineering / Computer Science / Marketing / Sales / related disciplines (2.2/Upper Credit Minimum)

Functional Skills:

• Understanding communications Network, Experience in a Business & Retail sales environments;  consistent track record of success in achieving product effectiveness and customer experience targets. Demonstrates a high level of organization and quality with Multitasks efficiency & priority setting.
• Good Microsoft office suite competence, CRM competence, including Visio.
• Exemplary communication skills both face to face and over the telephone.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization.

Work Experience:

• At least 3 years’ experience within the telecoms space; knowledge of the market, competitor behavior and strategy, including related product dynamics and product management.
• Must demonstrate interpersonal capabilities.

Other Requirements:

• Customer Focused
• Action Oriented
• Result Oriented
• Cultivate Innovation
• Ability to optimize work processes
• Resilience
• Self Development
• Ensures Accountability
• Develops Talent
• Drives Engagement
• Drives Engagement
• Drives Vision & Purpose
• Excellent Decision Quality

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2020.

How to Apply
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Job ID: 80
Location: Lagos
Department: Human Capital Management
Function: Service Delivery & Support
Reporting to: Recruitment Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Mgt​
Travel Frequency: Occassional

Purpose of the Job

• The Talent Scoping Specialist (TSS) is accountable for sourcing, building, managing the ipNX recruitment talent pool and pipeline; and are tasked with the objective of sourcing out hard-to-find talent online and at recruitment events
• The TSS is responsible for searching and identifying potential employees via direct engagement and relevant online talent hubs for potential employees who match the description of the vacant role profiles
• S/He will manage the recruiting social media platforms and the talent pipeline database. include sourcing candidates through various channels, planning interview and selection procedures and hosting or participating in career events.

Expected Key Results:

• Talent Scoping
• Online & Social Media Platform(s) Management
• Talent Pool & Talent Pipeline Database Management

Educational Qualifications

• B.A / B.Sc. / HND in Employment / Labour Relations & Human Resource Management or relevant field (2.1/Upper Credit Minimum)

Functional Skills:

• Excellent ICT skills of knowledge of applications and databases to connect and reach out to potential candidates
• A working knowledge of human resources functional areas, labor regulations and practices
• Must have comprehensive knowledge of ethical and professional recruitment standards associated with employment in the labour workforce
• Background and/or understanding of sales acquisition strategy is essential
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent eye for detail
• Strong Analytical skills

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of proven experience in talent sourcing and acquisition
• Previous experience developing and executing recruiting marketing and branding strategies
• Hands-on experience with job screening, hiring practices and talent acquisition.
• Familiarity with social media, resume databases and professional networks (e.g. LinkedIn, Facebook, Naira Land, Stack Overflow and Github)
• Strong networking, good references and long relationship with the candidates is essential
• Experience in the continual development of talent pipelines and sourcing potential candidates
• Excellent understanding of full-cycle recruitment processes

Other Requirements:

• Customer Focus
• Tech-savvy
• Action orientation
• Confident
• Resilient
• Drive results
• A self-starter
• Cultivate Innovation
• Ability to optimize work processes
• Nimble Learning
• Ensures Accountability
• Drives Engagement
• Excellent Decision Quality
• Ability to multitask and prioritize daily workload.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2020.

How to Apply
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Job ID: 79
Location: Lagos
Department: Corporate Services
Function: Internal Communications, Content Development, Documentation & Distribution
Reporting to: GED, Corporate Services
Travel Frequency: Occasional

Purpose of the Job

• The Internal Communications Specialist is accountable for creating, implementation, maintaining, aligning, updating and  distributing  internal/employee communications content across the divisions and departments; keeping staff informed and increasing engagement through several channels, such as the ipNX intranet, email bulletins, social media, ipNX career portal and regular newsletters.
• The ICS is also responsible for the management of internal communications content and forums which create excitement, drive engagement, align teams and individuals and shape culture.

Expected Key Results

• Internal Communications Strategy
• Content Management
• Effective Communication Channel Management and Engagement
• Staff Satisfaction and Engagement evaluation and improvement Service Delivery
• Documentation Management

Educational Qualifications

• BA/B.Sc./HND in Mass Communications, Public Relations, Journalism and Marketing or related field (2.1/Upper Credit Minimum)

Functional Skills:

• Professional qualification from the Chartered Institute of Public Relations or the Chartered Institute of Marketing will be an added advantage
• Masters’ degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage
• Understanding of the importance of good media communication for a large organization
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills as well as well as and creating content that inspires consumer debate and discussion to drive engagement
• Strong documentation, presentation, and speaking skills
• Embrace change and have experience in supporting change management process
• Enjoy working within a fast-paced, performance-based financial institution or similar professional environment
• Be a self-starter, able to work with general direction and exercise independent judgment
• Proven experience in the development and production of creative and engaging social content
• Good project and time management skills – Ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Good interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• A deep understanding of all Social platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snap and YouTube
• Ability managing multiple stakeholders with strong examples of clear and concise communication
• Ability to build successful relationships at all levels
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills; ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions and develop business cases
• Have an entrepreneurial spirit
• Ability to demonstrate a mature understanding of key business needs
• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills
• History of career growth, consistently meeting and exceeding goals and increasing responsibilities

Work Experience:

• At least 3 years communications and content experience, especially internal/corporate/ employee  communication, for a large organization
• Cognate experience in writing for a variety of different audiences is also desired. General journalistic or marketing experience is beneficial
• Prior management of complex projects and advising senior managers is an added advantage.
• Extensive experience in using social analytic tools to review reports and insights to action change
• Proven experience and a strong understanding of content strategy
• Writing or blogging experience is desirable
• Experience working on a content-driven or media organisation
• Experience using Customer-centric capabilities and delivery of programmes across multiple business
• Experience working  in a complex matrix environment
• Experience in Telecommunications industry will be an added advantage
• Experience in using analytical skills to own problems through to resolution as well as being able to analyse statistical data

Other Requirements:

• Customer Focus
• Tech savvy
• Action orientation
• Drive results
• Cultivate Innovation
• Ability to optimize work processes
• Resilience
• Self-Development
• Nimble Learning
• Ensures Accountability
• Develops Talent
• Drives Engagement
• Drives Vision & Purpose
• Excellent Decision Quality

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2020.

How to Apply
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Job ID: 53
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Department: Research and System Architecture
Function: Systems Administrator
Reporting to: Chief Technology Architect
Travel Frequency: Occasional

Purpose of the Job
Responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure.

Expected Key Results:

• Administer server’s infrastructure in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements.
• Identify and promote best systems administration practices and patterns.
• Perform continuous system monitoring.
• Provide Tier II/other support.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing.
• Identify approaches that leverage our resources and provide economies of scale.

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills

• Minimum 2.1/Upper Credit Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Information Technology/Computer Science.
• Systems Administrative role in Linux environment.
• Previous years of experience working in ISP environment.

Work Experience:

• Linux, Windows Server, Solaris administration experience necessary, in that order of preference.
• Experience with scripting, installation and migration concepts – in Bash, Perl, Python.
• Virtual Infrastructure administration experience with KVM or VMware highly desired. Storage Area Network administration experience a plus.
• Experience administering centralized data backup and recovery infrastructure, including installation and configuration of open source data backup solutions like Bacula, amanda, BareOS, etc.
• Experience deploying and administering web servers – Apache/Nginx/Tomcat.
• Working knowledge of cloud technologies like OpenStack, a plus.
• Experience with Dev/Ops tooling to build, configure and deploy, a plus.
• Experience with configuration management tools (Chef, Ansible, Salt Stack, Puppet)
• Working knowledge of open source CPanel (website admin panel) and Relational Database Management System like MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.
• Experience supporting a high traffic customer-facing website infrastructure.
• Experience administering and troubleshooting load balancing appliances in a production environment.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to document and implement processes to increase efficiency, productivity, reliability and scalability
• Project management skills a definite asset
• Strong understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives
• Problem solver
• Ability to work under pressure
• Customer Focus
• Tech-savvy
• Team Work
• Action orientation
• Drive results
• Cultivate Innovation
• Ability to optimize work processes
• Resilience
• Self-Development
• Nimble Learning

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2020.

How to Apply
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Job ID: 48
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Department: Business Division
Function: Implementation & Support
Reporting to: Team Lead, Operations & Maintenance (East)
Travel Frequency: Occasionally

Purpose of the Job

• To improve on the SLAs with customers by reducing the MTTR which also translates to improve service to customers.

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills

• Minimum of 2.2 / Upper Credit Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Electronics or any IT related Degree
• Customer centric and stakeholders’ management
• Good LAN / WAN network design and implementation skills.
• Ability to solve complex problems in the shortest available time using honed analytical skills.
• Good interpersonal skills with customers, vendors and members of team.
• Ability to use network monitoring/optimization devices (software/hardware) to proffer solutions to network related problem and optimize network performance where necessary.
• Experience with Wireless Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint technologies is desirable.

Work Experience:

• At least 2 years in the telecommunications industry.

Other Requirements:

• Customer Focus
• Tech-savvy
• Action orientation
• Drive results
• Cultivate Innovation
• Ability to optimize work processes
• Resilience
• Self Development
• Nimble Learning.

Expected Key Results:

• Corporate / FOS Incident Management
• Preventive Maintenance
• Re-sale Engineering
• Report Management
• Back Office Support
• Project Implementation Management
• Inventory Management.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2020.

How to Apply
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Job ID: 36
Location: Lekki / Ikeja / Victoria Island / Apapa
Travel Frequency: Rarely
Department: Network Services Division
Reporting to: Territory Manager
Function: Business Development

Purpose of Job

• The Account Manager is responsible for protecting revenue, securing new revenue within ipNX’s existing clients’ portfolio of as well as seeking/hunting out new clients & businesses within the assigned Strategic account sub-portfolio.
• The role ensures an excellent client experience/service delivery satisfaction at all times and works in collaboration with the account teams to ensure a smooth transition of accounts into the business.

Expected Key Results:

• Achieve set revenue growth.
• Deliver an excellent client experience at all times, ensuring client needs are met or exceeded.
• Work closely with business development team, sharing knowledge, discussing ideas and helping the team to achieve targets.
• Ensures compliance with ipNX values, policies and standards, and ensures compliance will all local statutory requirements.

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills

• B.Sc Engineering / Computer Science / Marketing / Sales / related disciplines
• Understanding communications Network, Experience in a b2b, B2C sales environment; consistent track record of success in achieving product effectiveness and customer experience targets. Demonstrates a high level of organization and quality of Multitasks efficiency & priority setting.
• Good Microsoft office suite competence, CRM competence, including Visio
• Exemplary communication skills – both face to face and over the telephone. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization.

Work Experience:

• At least 3 years’ experience within the telecoms space; knowledge of the market, competitor behavior and strategy, including related product dynamics and product management
• Must demonstrate interpersonal capabilities

Other Requirements:

• Customer Focused
• Action-oriented
• Result Driven
• Cultivate Innovation
• Ability to optimize work processes
• Resilience
• Self-Development

Requirements:

• Ensures Accountability
• Develops Talent
• Drives Engagement
• Drives Vision & Purpose
• Excellent Decision Quality

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2020.

How to Apply
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Job ID: 22
Location: Lagos
Department: Service Assurance
Function: Technical Support
Reporting to: Service Assurance Manager
Work Schedule: Shift
Travel Frequency: Seldom

Purpose of the Job

• Provide first level off-site technical support for all ipNX services: Voice, Data connectivity, Internet services, WiMAX services etc.
• To consistently provide a high level of excellent customer service and support ensuring customers satisfaction.

Expected Key Results (Detailed KPIs)

• Incident Management (First Call Resolution)​​​
• Prompt Response to inbound calls and emails
• Follow up on unresolved complaint/ open tickets to closure
• Timely Escalation/feedback to relevant units.
• Preparing Technical Reports.

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills

• B.Sc / B.Eng in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Electrical – Electronics Engineering
• CCNA, CCNP (Desired)
• Strong telecommunications, IP design skills, & in-depth knowledge of IP Network.
• Excellent business communication skills both verbal and written.

Work Experience:

• A hands-on experience with the following is a must: IP Routing, MPLS, QOS, VPN.
• Knowledge and experience with network security (IPSec Firewalls) are desirable.
• Experience with Wireless Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint technologies is desirable
• Candidate must possess excellent customer interface, analytical and presentation skills and be able to influence internal and external organizations.

Other Requirements:

• Customer Focus
• Tech savvy
• Action orientation
• Drive results
• Cultivate Innovation
• Ability to optimize work processes
• Resilience
• Self Development
• Nimble Learning.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2020.

How to Apply
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Job ID: 77
Location: Coscharis Plaza, Garki, Abuja
Department: Business Operations
Function: Service Delivery & Support
Reporting to: Team Lead, Network Core & Service Delivery
Travel Frequency: Occassional

Purpose of the Job

• Reporting to the Team Lead West, Network Core & Service Delivery, the Service Fulfilment Engineer is responsible for deploying carrier grade and reliable network infrastructure and services for ipNX enterprise customers in accordance with set SLAs.
• He will be responsible for planning, directing and coordinating activities required to fulfil and support network services to enterprise customers. These include the management of existing and development of new network infrastructure and systems, as well as overseeing system & network administration tasks.
• He will also act as the 2nd level contact for customer faults relating to network connectivity & systems by taking ownership of reported customer issues and seeing these problems through to resolution. Your key support responsibility includes researching, diagnosing, troubleshooting, identifying and implementing solutions to resolve all network connectivity & system issues.
• He is equally tasked with ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and operational excellence during all levels of engagements with customers – including pre-sales support, service delivery (installation & configuration) as well as support calls or visits.
• In addition to the above, he is also required to provide routine in-house training and mentoring for lower level staff and other units where required.

Expected Key Results:

• Install, configure, optimize and maintain network connectivity infrastructure & systems for the ipNX Network as well as for enterprise customers as per agreed set standards and SLAs.
• Safeguard performance, capacity, availability (>99.9%) and quality of the ipNX network by monitoring emerging incidents and initiating preventive actions.
• Recommend areas of improvements, product enhancements incl. new platforms, features and services that meets present and future needs of the voice communications business.Offer pre-sales support and provide accompanying proposals and design documents with the most optimal and cost effective solutions that meets the business objectives.
• Reporting
• Asset Management

Educational Qualifications

• B.Sc in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / IT Related Disciplines (2.1/Upper Credit Minimum)

Functional Skills:

• Understanding of Communications Networks. Cisco network certification is required.
• A good grasp of Wireline & Wireless Installations (Fibre & Ethernet Cabling, IP Planning, RF Planning, Network Design, Installation and Maintenance)
• High degree of Microsoft Office Suite competence [Bonus: Visio, MS Project]
• Fluent English
• Exemplary Communication Skills [Face to Face and over the telephone]; Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization

Work Experience:

• At least 1 year experience within the telecoms space as a Network/Communications Engineer
• A good understanding of computer networks as well as some aspects of project management (Cisco Certification | PMP is a bonus)
• A good grasp of technical (wireless & wireline) installations and willingness to learn more
• Practical Experience with Network Connectivity Devices (Routers & Switches)
• Experience with LAN/WAN Network Design and Configuration
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite [including MS Project &Visio]

Other Requirements:

• Customer Focused
• Hardworking and Tenacious
• Action Orientation
• Tech Savvy
• Result Driven
• Excellent Decision Quality
• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Excellent troubleshooting and analysis skills
• Impeccable Customer Service and Support Skills
• Customer Focus
• Self-Development

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2020.

How to Apply
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