NIGERIA LNG CALLING!!!
Nigeria LNG Limited, a world class company seeks to engage the following personnel for immediate employment: Public Affairs & Protocol Officer
PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND PROTOCOL OFFICER
REF: ERP/20 101002
Location: Bonny
The Job
• The appointee will be required to contribute to the overall Corporate Communications and Public Relations activities of NLNG in order to sustain the positive perception of NLNG among its stakeholders and publics.
• The duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Arrange logistics for corporate visits to the Plant Complex; and execute all public relations events for the Plant Complex in Finima, Bonny (and Rivers State).
• Act as custodian of NLNG’s corporate hi5toty and archivist of all PR materials including audio-visuals and literatures; distribute end-of-year gifts and PR materials (calendars and diaries) in Bonny.
• Write feature stories and cover company event in Bonny and Rivers State generally for use in company and external publications; contribute material (text and audio-visual) to the departmental Intranet site and NLNG’s corporate web site; contribute to the periodic evaluation and measurement of the effectiveness of corporate communications and public relations functions.
• Liaise with service providers towards the production of good quality videos and photos ft)r internal and external media, plus run the programming for NLNG’s Residential Area television channel (RA TV).
The Person
The right candidate should:
• Possess a minimum of five (5) years post-graduation experience, at least three (3) of which should have been spent in public relations, advertising, or journalism.
• Possess a minimum of Second Class (Upper Division) Bachelor’s Degree in English, Mass Communication or other related courses in the humanities.
• Possess good and demonstrable writing and photographic skills.
• Possess good presentation, interpersonal and analytical skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Familiarity with the use of Microsoft FrontPage, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Corel Draw or such computer design software will be an advantage.
• Not be more than 35 years old.
Only suitable candidates need to apply. Details for how to apply is shown below.
Deadline is 12th August 2010.
APPLY @ nigeria-lng-public-affairs-protocol-officer-available-jobs/
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
ZENITH BANK CALLING!!!
Zenith Bank is one of the foremost financial institution in Nigeria is currently seeking experienced and qualified candidates to fill the positions below
Position: Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
Qualification
* Candidates must possess a Bachelors degree in either Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (with minimum of second class upper from a reputable university)
* A master’s degree or its equivalent would be an advantage.
* Knowledge of relevant software and registration with COREN may be an advantage.
Experience
* 10 years post qualification experience in building and facility maintenance from a reputable firm.
* Candidates must have experience in maintaining multi-storey buildings of 7 floors minimum.
Method of Application:
Interested candidates should forward their CVs to:
Lagos.hr@zenithbank.com on or before 13th August, 2010.
Zenith Bank is one of the foremost financial institution in Nigeria is currently seeking experienced and qualified candidates to fill the positions below
Position: Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
Qualification
* Candidates must possess a Bachelors degree in either Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (with minimum of second class upper from a reputable university)
* A master’s degree or its equivalent would be an advantage.
* Knowledge of relevant software and registration with COREN may be an advantage.
Experience
* 10 years post qualification experience in building and facility maintenance from a reputable firm.
* Candidates must have experience in maintaining multi-storey buildings of 7 floors minimum.
Method of Application:
Interested candidates should forward their CVs to:
Lagos.hr@zenithbank.com on or before 13th August, 2010.
STUDY GROUP: INT STUDENT ENROLMENT ADVISOR
Study Group are educational experts worldwide, they offer a wide range of learning solutions to prepare international students for study in top universities worldwide. The recruiting for the position of: International Student Enrolment Advisor
Job Location: Regional Office in Lagos, Nigeria
Description:
Main functions of the job
Sales role
» To provide online counselling and advice to students enquiring about Bellerbys and International Study Centre (ISC)
» courses
» To sell Bellerbys and ISC courses to students who contact us directly via email, webforms, LivePerson, fax, phone or walk-ins, into agreed Bellerbys and ISC programmes/centres
» To use the student’s own language where possible and appropriate
» To identify up-selling opportunities and convert into sales
Qualifications:
» A good university or HND degree including personal and professional attributes such as:
» Fluency in English
» Excellent communication skills
» Customer-focused, service-oriented approach to sales
» Sales-driven, motivated, enthusiastic manner
» Sensitivity to cultural and linguistic differences
» Highly IT literate
» Fast, accurate typing skills
» Comfortable in high-pressure sales environment
» Keen to meet and exceed targets
Relevant experience in this field will be a definite advantage.
How to Apply:
Please send your cover letter and CV to sgnigeria01@yahoo.com on or before 12 noon on Sunday 15 August 2010.
Study Group are educational experts worldwide, they offer a wide range of learning solutions to prepare international students for study in top universities worldwide. The recruiting for the position of: International Student Enrolment Advisor
Job Location: Regional Office in Lagos, Nigeria
Description:
Main functions of the job
Sales role
» To provide online counselling and advice to students enquiring about Bellerbys and International Study Centre (ISC)
» courses
» To sell Bellerbys and ISC courses to students who contact us directly via email, webforms, LivePerson, fax, phone or walk-ins, into agreed Bellerbys and ISC programmes/centres
» To use the student’s own language where possible and appropriate
» To identify up-selling opportunities and convert into sales
Qualifications:
» A good university or HND degree including personal and professional attributes such as:
» Fluency in English
» Excellent communication skills
» Customer-focused, service-oriented approach to sales
» Sales-driven, motivated, enthusiastic manner
» Sensitivity to cultural and linguistic differences
» Highly IT literate
» Fast, accurate typing skills
» Comfortable in high-pressure sales environment
» Keen to meet and exceed targets
Relevant experience in this field will be a definite advantage.
How to Apply:
Please send your cover letter and CV to sgnigeria01@yahoo.com on or before 12 noon on Sunday 15 August 2010.
ADEXXEN NIGERIA - COUNTRY HSE MANAGER
Adexen is hiring for a client – a leading international company in High technology marine services for the offshore Oil & Gas industry. The role is for: Country HSE Manager
Country HSE Manager
Job description
The function of the Country HSE Manager is to ensure Group HSE management system in-country.
He is responsible for coordinating ,for leading and managing the HSE activities and resources.
He is also to assist in promoting and developing a strong safety culture oriented towards continuous improvement and in reinforcing HSE leadership from key staff in the Country. He is to ensure that all personnel adhere and comply with the Group HSEQ Policies and rules.
Responsibilities
The country HSE Manager will be responsible to provide an efficient support at the 3 following levels: Country, projects and sites.
· Develop and maintain the Country HSE Plan and any other required Country HSE documentation covering environmental and health aspects.
· Assist and advise in all matters pertaining to the Health and Safety of the personnel, the Safeguarding of the equipment and the preservation of the environment.
· Staff and co-ordinate the HSE Resources in the Country to ensure that appropriate support is provided to Projects teams and Sites, in coordination with the Regional HSE department.
· Ensure that all Group HSE processes, rules and policies are respected and report to him any deviation.
· Participate to the definition of the Yearly Country HSE Action Plan (cascaded from the Group and Regional ones) and be responsible for its execution.
· Ensure all required Risk Assessments for the Country are carried out
· Enforce the HSE policies on vessels
· Monitor and ensure compliance with Company statutory health, safety & environmental rules & regulations (ISM, STCW, MARPOL, ISO etc)
· Participate in the inspection of marine vessels to ensure compliance with company standards and contractual obligations
· Review regular reports from vessels on safety meetings to ensure company procedures are being adhered to
· Handle matters related to compliance with HSE requirements of various Regulatory Authorities
· Communicate with Clients and Regulatory Authorities on matters related to HSE requirements and also guide the project teams on such matters
· Ensure all accidents and incidents are recorded, reported and investigated as required and that corrective action is implemented accordingly
· Manage and develop a high performance team, maintaining a positive and proactive working environment that encourages efficient team working
· Take lead in resolving technical problems related to HSE
· Prepare and maintain required HSE statistics and key performance indicators for review and report / update HSE Board accordingly
· Advise and assist personnel with regard of health, safety & environmental management matters for all field of activity performed on vessels
· Maintain up to date and share a set of procedures, work instructions, induction presentations as necessary to promote common practices.
· Perform regular audits and monitor HSE performance to identify areas for improvement, and ensure that appropriate actions are taken. This includes offices, guesthouses, and accommodations.
Qualifications et experience
· Degree in Engineering discipline, or other relevant education / practice.
· Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in HSE on projects and/or sites in the Oil & Gas Industry and in an offshore environment.
· Knowledge of Construction and Fabrication operations (onshore and offshore), HSE Management System and related tools.
· Good command of English, both oral and written. Command in French is of added-value.
· Leadership skills.
· Teamwork and proactive approach.
· Ability to negotiate, share and promote ideas.
· Creativity, autonomy, flexibility, adaptability and rigor.
What is on offer?
Attractive package
Please send us your English resume in Word format at: ADEXEN-821312@talentprofiler.com
Adexen is hiring for a client – a leading international company in High technology marine services for the offshore Oil & Gas industry. The role is for: Country HSE Manager
Country HSE Manager
Job description
The function of the Country HSE Manager is to ensure Group HSE management system in-country.
He is responsible for coordinating ,for leading and managing the HSE activities and resources.
He is also to assist in promoting and developing a strong safety culture oriented towards continuous improvement and in reinforcing HSE leadership from key staff in the Country. He is to ensure that all personnel adhere and comply with the Group HSEQ Policies and rules.
Responsibilities
The country HSE Manager will be responsible to provide an efficient support at the 3 following levels: Country, projects and sites.
· Develop and maintain the Country HSE Plan and any other required Country HSE documentation covering environmental and health aspects.
· Assist and advise in all matters pertaining to the Health and Safety of the personnel, the Safeguarding of the equipment and the preservation of the environment.
· Staff and co-ordinate the HSE Resources in the Country to ensure that appropriate support is provided to Projects teams and Sites, in coordination with the Regional HSE department.
· Ensure that all Group HSE processes, rules and policies are respected and report to him any deviation.
· Participate to the definition of the Yearly Country HSE Action Plan (cascaded from the Group and Regional ones) and be responsible for its execution.
· Ensure all required Risk Assessments for the Country are carried out
· Enforce the HSE policies on vessels
· Monitor and ensure compliance with Company statutory health, safety & environmental rules & regulations (ISM, STCW, MARPOL, ISO etc)
· Participate in the inspection of marine vessels to ensure compliance with company standards and contractual obligations
· Review regular reports from vessels on safety meetings to ensure company procedures are being adhered to
· Handle matters related to compliance with HSE requirements of various Regulatory Authorities
· Communicate with Clients and Regulatory Authorities on matters related to HSE requirements and also guide the project teams on such matters
· Ensure all accidents and incidents are recorded, reported and investigated as required and that corrective action is implemented accordingly
· Manage and develop a high performance team, maintaining a positive and proactive working environment that encourages efficient team working
· Take lead in resolving technical problems related to HSE
· Prepare and maintain required HSE statistics and key performance indicators for review and report / update HSE Board accordingly
· Advise and assist personnel with regard of health, safety & environmental management matters for all field of activity performed on vessels
· Maintain up to date and share a set of procedures, work instructions, induction presentations as necessary to promote common practices.
· Perform regular audits and monitor HSE performance to identify areas for improvement, and ensure that appropriate actions are taken. This includes offices, guesthouses, and accommodations.
Qualifications et experience
· Degree in Engineering discipline, or other relevant education / practice.
· Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in HSE on projects and/or sites in the Oil & Gas Industry and in an offshore environment.
· Knowledge of Construction and Fabrication operations (onshore and offshore), HSE Management System and related tools.
· Good command of English, both oral and written. Command in French is of added-value.
· Leadership skills.
· Teamwork and proactive approach.
· Ability to negotiate, share and promote ideas.
· Creativity, autonomy, flexibility, adaptability and rigor.
What is on offer?
Attractive package
Please send us your English resume in Word format at: ADEXEN-821312@talentprofiler.com
JOB VACANCY @ HP
SALES SPECIALIST V, ESS SW-464184
DESCRIPTION
Develops long term sales pipeline to increase HP’s market share in specialized area.
Use specialty expertise to seek out new opportunities for customer value by expanding and enhancing existing opportunities to build the pipeline in and drive pursuit in specialty area.
Provide support to the Account managers. Set direction for business development and solution replication.
Creates and grows reference customers
Sell complex products or solutions to customers on a partnership basis. May act as a dedicated resource to a few strategic accounts.
Services specialists may also be responsible for selling small outsourcing deals.
For Services Consultants: Focus on growing contractual renewals for large accounts with more complexity, to higher-total contract-value renewals.
Establish a professional, working, and consultative, relationship with the client, including the C-level for mid-to-large accounts by developing a core understanding of the unique business needs of the client within their industry.
Maintain and use overall cross-portfolio knowledge to support account leads with integration of solutions.
Contribute to enduring executive relationships that establish HP’ consultative professionalism and promote its total solution capabilities
Maintains expertise on IT at all levels – new applications, maintenance, typical budgets of the CIO’s, typical objectives, measures, metrics.
Maintains broad market and competitor knowledge to ensure credibility with Customer Executives
SCOPE AND IMPACT
Works on a smaller number of accounts of greater strategic (long term) value to HP.
Significant percentage of time spent directly with customer interfaces with all levels.
Minimal direct time with customer’s technical buyers.
Typically assigned higher than average quota.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
University or Bachelor’s degree; Advanced University or MBA preferred.
Directly related previous work experience.
Demonstrated achievement of progressively higher quota diversity of business customer, and higher level customer interface.
Prior selling experience includes multiple, diverse set of selling responsibilities.
Viewed as expert in given field by company and customer.
Considered a mentor of selling strategy, including designing strategy.
Typically 12+ years of related sales experience.
Project management skills required.
3-5 years’ experience in the desired specialty.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
Is considered a master in knowledge of products, solution or service offerings as well as competitor’s offerings to be able to sell large, complex solutions.
Know strengths and weaknesses of key competitors in account and how to leverage this knowledge in the account.
Uses expertise in specialty, consultative solution selling and business development skills to align the client’s business needs with solution.
In-depth knowledge of client’s business, organizational structure, business processes and financial structure.
Considerable knowledge of the customer’s infrastructure and architecture.
Demonstrates leadership and initiative in successfully driving services sales in accounts – prospecting, negotiating and closing deals
Demonstrates leadership and initiative in successfully driving full portfolio including hardware, software and services needed for the customer’s requirements.
Strategic planning on a business development level; can build an effective business case reflecting the value of an appropriate strategy.
Balance strategic and tactical pursuits to optimize coverage and develop a predictable revenue stream.
Uses C-level engagement skills in collaboration with account leads to offer value-add solutions to the client.
Excellent project oversight skills.
Works with the account team to build an effective account plan and strategy to drive incremental revenue in the account.
Utilizes Siebel as an expert and accurately forecasts business.
Successful partner engagement experience. Works effectively with our partners to drive additional revenue.
Understand and sells high value software solutions.
Demonstrates the ability to leverage HP’s portfolio of products and services to change the playing field against our competition.
Understands the leverage of services as part of strategic portfolio of products. Promotes services as part of all strategic opportunities.
Maintain knowledge of industry trends, associated solutions, and key partner/ISV solutions.
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES TO DRIVE BUSINESS RESULTS:
New Business Acquisition
Aggressively searches for opportunities in new or existing accounts, expanding business in a way that ensures profitability for HP
Opportunity Qualification, Development and Closing
Assesses feasibility of pursuing an opportunity given what the customer is trying to accomplish, competitive presence and strength, and risk to HP of proceeding. Defines and positions well-targeted solutions to generate customer acceptance, develop internal HP buy-in, and wins the deal
Knowledge Transfer
Establishes HP’ technical credibility with customers, educates account teams in area of specialization, and provides an interface between HP and its customer base
Account Planning and Alignment
Supports the development of account plans that focus sales activities, ensure accurate forecasts, and integrate specialist-selling seamlessly within an overall account strategy
Customer Relationship Management
Demonstrates customer-sensitive practices within accounts to support trust in HP and advance HP’s account presence
Margin Management Support
Supports maintenance of the profit margin essential for protecting the business interests of HP
Sales Effectiveness Fundamentals
Tools & Resources Utilization, Businesses & Offers, Competitive Positioning, Organizational Collaboration
JOB – SALES
PRIMARY LOCATION – NIGERIA-LAGOS
SCHEDULE – FULL-TIME
JOB TYPE – EXPERIENCED
SHIFT – DAY JOB
TRAVEL – NO
APPLY @ hp.taleo.net/careerssection/2/jobsearch.ftl
SALES SPECIALIST V, ESS SW-464184
DESCRIPTION
Develops long term sales pipeline to increase HP’s market share in specialized area.
Use specialty expertise to seek out new opportunities for customer value by expanding and enhancing existing opportunities to build the pipeline in and drive pursuit in specialty area.
Provide support to the Account managers. Set direction for business development and solution replication.
Creates and grows reference customers
Sell complex products or solutions to customers on a partnership basis. May act as a dedicated resource to a few strategic accounts.
Services specialists may also be responsible for selling small outsourcing deals.
For Services Consultants: Focus on growing contractual renewals for large accounts with more complexity, to higher-total contract-value renewals.
Establish a professional, working, and consultative, relationship with the client, including the C-level for mid-to-large accounts by developing a core understanding of the unique business needs of the client within their industry.
Maintain and use overall cross-portfolio knowledge to support account leads with integration of solutions.
Contribute to enduring executive relationships that establish HP’ consultative professionalism and promote its total solution capabilities
Maintains expertise on IT at all levels – new applications, maintenance, typical budgets of the CIO’s, typical objectives, measures, metrics.
Maintains broad market and competitor knowledge to ensure credibility with Customer Executives
SCOPE AND IMPACT
Works on a smaller number of accounts of greater strategic (long term) value to HP.
Significant percentage of time spent directly with customer interfaces with all levels.
Minimal direct time with customer’s technical buyers.
Typically assigned higher than average quota.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
University or Bachelor’s degree; Advanced University or MBA preferred.
Directly related previous work experience.
Demonstrated achievement of progressively higher quota diversity of business customer, and higher level customer interface.
Prior selling experience includes multiple, diverse set of selling responsibilities.
Viewed as expert in given field by company and customer.
Considered a mentor of selling strategy, including designing strategy.
Typically 12+ years of related sales experience.
Project management skills required.
3-5 years’ experience in the desired specialty.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
Is considered a master in knowledge of products, solution or service offerings as well as competitor’s offerings to be able to sell large, complex solutions.
Know strengths and weaknesses of key competitors in account and how to leverage this knowledge in the account.
Uses expertise in specialty, consultative solution selling and business development skills to align the client’s business needs with solution.
In-depth knowledge of client’s business, organizational structure, business processes and financial structure.
Considerable knowledge of the customer’s infrastructure and architecture.
Demonstrates leadership and initiative in successfully driving services sales in accounts – prospecting, negotiating and closing deals
Demonstrates leadership and initiative in successfully driving full portfolio including hardware, software and services needed for the customer’s requirements.
Strategic planning on a business development level; can build an effective business case reflecting the value of an appropriate strategy.
Balance strategic and tactical pursuits to optimize coverage and develop a predictable revenue stream.
Uses C-level engagement skills in collaboration with account leads to offer value-add solutions to the client.
Excellent project oversight skills.
Works with the account team to build an effective account plan and strategy to drive incremental revenue in the account.
Utilizes Siebel as an expert and accurately forecasts business.
Successful partner engagement experience. Works effectively with our partners to drive additional revenue.
Understand and sells high value software solutions.
Demonstrates the ability to leverage HP’s portfolio of products and services to change the playing field against our competition.
Understands the leverage of services as part of strategic portfolio of products. Promotes services as part of all strategic opportunities.
Maintain knowledge of industry trends, associated solutions, and key partner/ISV solutions.
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES TO DRIVE BUSINESS RESULTS:
New Business Acquisition
Aggressively searches for opportunities in new or existing accounts, expanding business in a way that ensures profitability for HP
Opportunity Qualification, Development and Closing
Assesses feasibility of pursuing an opportunity given what the customer is trying to accomplish, competitive presence and strength, and risk to HP of proceeding. Defines and positions well-targeted solutions to generate customer acceptance, develop internal HP buy-in, and wins the deal
Knowledge Transfer
Establishes HP’ technical credibility with customers, educates account teams in area of specialization, and provides an interface between HP and its customer base
Account Planning and Alignment
Supports the development of account plans that focus sales activities, ensure accurate forecasts, and integrate specialist-selling seamlessly within an overall account strategy
Customer Relationship Management
Demonstrates customer-sensitive practices within accounts to support trust in HP and advance HP’s account presence
Margin Management Support
Supports maintenance of the profit margin essential for protecting the business interests of HP
Sales Effectiveness Fundamentals
Tools & Resources Utilization, Businesses & Offers, Competitive Positioning, Organizational Collaboration
JOB – SALES
PRIMARY LOCATION – NIGERIA-LAGOS
SCHEDULE – FULL-TIME
JOB TYPE – EXPERIENCED
SHIFT – DAY JOB
TRAVEL – NO
APPLY @ hp.taleo.net/careerssection/2/jobsearch.ftl
TIMEPIECE INTEGRATED SERVICES LIMITED VACANCY : ACCOUNTANT.
Company: TIMEPIECE INTEGRATED SERVICES LIMITED
TimePiece Integrated Services Limited is recruiting for Accountant
Job Description:
Responsibilities would include:
1. Providing financial direction and support to the CEO.
2. Management of financial accounting processes and policies.
3. Preparation of periodic management and financial accounts, reports, budgets, forecasts and strategic plans.
4. Examination and analysis of financial information such as balance sheets, income statements and monthly/ quarterly operating results.
Requirements:
- Candidates must possess a degree from a reputable University with a minimum of Second Class Honours (Lower Division).
- Must possess good written and oral communications skills.
- Must have qualified as an accountant in Nigeria with ACA and be a member of ICAN with 5-10 years working experience in general business accounting (which must have included taxation, auditing and financial reporting).
- Must have good knowledge of, and experience with Peachtree, Sage
or other accounting software.
Application Deadline: 16th August, 2010
APPLY @ www.jobcentrenigeria.com
Company: TIMEPIECE INTEGRATED SERVICES LIMITED
TimePiece Integrated Services Limited is recruiting for Accountant
Job Description:
Responsibilities would include:
1. Providing financial direction and support to the CEO.
2. Management of financial accounting processes and policies.
3. Preparation of periodic management and financial accounts, reports, budgets, forecasts and strategic plans.
4. Examination and analysis of financial information such as balance sheets, income statements and monthly/ quarterly operating results.
Requirements:
- Candidates must possess a degree from a reputable University with a minimum of Second Class Honours (Lower Division).
- Must possess good written and oral communications skills.
- Must have qualified as an accountant in Nigeria with ACA and be a member of ICAN with 5-10 years working experience in general business accounting (which must have included taxation, auditing and financial reporting).
- Must have good knowledge of, and experience with Peachtree, Sage
or other accounting software.
Application Deadline: 16th August, 2010
APPLY @ www.jobcentrenigeria.com
UNICEF JOB TITLE: COMMUNICATION OFFICER
The United Nations Children’s Fund – UNICEF – works for children’s rights, their survival, development and protection. UNICEF Nigeria is recruiting for Communication Officer.
Post title: Communication Officer (Polio), NO-B
Vacancy number: VN-NGR-07-2010
Contract type: Fixed-term
Duration: Two years
Location: Abuja
UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of an experienced communication officer who will assist in planning, monitoring, evaluation and implementation of its social mobilization and media/external communication activities of the polio eradication programmes and will provide the required support directly to the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA). He/she will contribute to the achievement of the targets set in the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) with respect to social communication and behaviour and especially as relates to fulfilling the basic rights of children.
.
The successful candidate will be expected to carry out the following duties
- Develop partnerships with mass media to generate and maintain public interest and support in UNICEF programme results and help set agenda for public discussion. Monitor implementation of media and press media activities by reviewing progress and identifying constraints through dialogue, field visits, and consultation with government counterparts, partners, community and UNICEF programme staff. Prepare analyses and reports on children as it comes out in the print media.
- Support media/external relations activities such as organizing visits to project sites, facilitating photo coverage and TV footage, including press briefings, conferences and media interviews, to achieve country programme objectives and utilize both web-based and traditional media as appropriate to generate and maintain public interest in children’s issues and to tell the story of the Field Office/UNICEF’s cooperation to a wider audience. Maintain a resource centre with relevant information materials including photos, slides, videos, tapes, CD-ROMs, posters, leaflets and other audio/visual materials.
- Monitor the local, national and international media to identify sensitive issues affecting children and advise the Country Office communication team on appropriate action to address the situation. Also identify media opportunities that could be utilized to highlight the issues of children and women in the Field Office and Nigeria Country Office.
- Coordinate UNICEF support in one assigned state to ensure convergence of services in fulfilling the basic rights of children in the selected local government areas/communities. Use this experience to advocate with duty bearers and stakeholders at state, local government area and community level to leverage additional resources and implement favourable policies to sustain and expand interventions to other communities.
- Establish a system to document success stories and use such stories to develop effective materials to support advocacy efforts with key duty bearers and stakeholders to fulfill the rights of children in the Field Office. Assist the national and Regional Offices in identifying and obtaining feature stories and other materials to facilitate advocacy and fund-raising activities.
- Design (or adapt), produce and disseminate advocacy materials for specified audiences, arranging translation into local language(s) as necessary. Identify the need for additional materials/activities, such as radio and television programmes, publications, photographs, websites, etc., to advocate and promote organizational goals within the country, and manage their production and distribution to the target audiences.
- Assist media houses and institutions to plan and organize relevant training programmes for specific audiences. Identify training needs for the purpose of capacity building and sustainability of programme/projects.
- Prepare cash requests, and supply requests and plans of action, regular monitoring of project inputs and expenditures, routine and annual reports and other project documentation as required.
Minimum qualification and competencies
- First degree or its equivalent in communications, journalism, public relations or related field.
- Minimum two years practical professional work experience in communication from print and broadcast media, or interactive digital media and external relations. Field/community based experience is required.
- Fluency in English language is required. Knowledge of another UN language, an asset. Knowledge of local working language(s) of the duty station is desirable.
- Communication (written and verbal), working with people and drive for result.
- Formulating strategies and concepts.
- Influencing, relating and networking.
- Learning and researching.
- Planning and organizing.
- Applying technical expertise in communication practice, methodology and practical application. Knowledge in producing content for various media formats – print, audio, video, web etc.
- Computer systems, including internet navigation, office applications and specifically, interactive digital media.
UNICEF, which has a smoke-free environment, is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly women, are strongly encouraged to apply.
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Prepare the following documents
- A completed UN Personal History Form (which can be downloaded from www.unicef.org/employ)
- Your curriculum vitae with your current, detailed contact information (including telephone number and email address)
- A one-page summary statement that shows how your qualifications and experience meet the requirements above.
Only candidates meeting the minimum qualifications and competencies (above) will be considered.
Send your documents in a sealed envelope marked ‘confidential’ and with the vacancy number to:
The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF
UN House
Plot 617/618, Diplomatic Drive
Central Business District
PMB 2851, Garki, Abuja
Applications must be received by UNICEF by midnight (Abuja time) on Tuesday, 10 August 2010. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
RESPONSE
UNICEF will contact short-listed applicants within two weeks of the deadline. UNICEF will not contact applicants who were not short-listed.
The United Nations Children’s Fund – UNICEF – works for children’s rights, their survival, development and protection. UNICEF Nigeria is recruiting for Communication Officer.
Post title: Communication Officer (Polio), NO-B
Vacancy number: VN-NGR-07-2010
Contract type: Fixed-term
Duration: Two years
Location: Abuja
UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of an experienced communication officer who will assist in planning, monitoring, evaluation and implementation of its social mobilization and media/external communication activities of the polio eradication programmes and will provide the required support directly to the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA). He/she will contribute to the achievement of the targets set in the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) with respect to social communication and behaviour and especially as relates to fulfilling the basic rights of children.
.
The successful candidate will be expected to carry out the following duties
- Develop partnerships with mass media to generate and maintain public interest and support in UNICEF programme results and help set agenda for public discussion. Monitor implementation of media and press media activities by reviewing progress and identifying constraints through dialogue, field visits, and consultation with government counterparts, partners, community and UNICEF programme staff. Prepare analyses and reports on children as it comes out in the print media.
- Support media/external relations activities such as organizing visits to project sites, facilitating photo coverage and TV footage, including press briefings, conferences and media interviews, to achieve country programme objectives and utilize both web-based and traditional media as appropriate to generate and maintain public interest in children’s issues and to tell the story of the Field Office/UNICEF’s cooperation to a wider audience. Maintain a resource centre with relevant information materials including photos, slides, videos, tapes, CD-ROMs, posters, leaflets and other audio/visual materials.
- Monitor the local, national and international media to identify sensitive issues affecting children and advise the Country Office communication team on appropriate action to address the situation. Also identify media opportunities that could be utilized to highlight the issues of children and women in the Field Office and Nigeria Country Office.
- Coordinate UNICEF support in one assigned state to ensure convergence of services in fulfilling the basic rights of children in the selected local government areas/communities. Use this experience to advocate with duty bearers and stakeholders at state, local government area and community level to leverage additional resources and implement favourable policies to sustain and expand interventions to other communities.
- Establish a system to document success stories and use such stories to develop effective materials to support advocacy efforts with key duty bearers and stakeholders to fulfill the rights of children in the Field Office. Assist the national and Regional Offices in identifying and obtaining feature stories and other materials to facilitate advocacy and fund-raising activities.
- Design (or adapt), produce and disseminate advocacy materials for specified audiences, arranging translation into local language(s) as necessary. Identify the need for additional materials/activities, such as radio and television programmes, publications, photographs, websites, etc., to advocate and promote organizational goals within the country, and manage their production and distribution to the target audiences.
- Assist media houses and institutions to plan and organize relevant training programmes for specific audiences. Identify training needs for the purpose of capacity building and sustainability of programme/projects.
- Prepare cash requests, and supply requests and plans of action, regular monitoring of project inputs and expenditures, routine and annual reports and other project documentation as required.
Minimum qualification and competencies
- First degree or its equivalent in communications, journalism, public relations or related field.
- Minimum two years practical professional work experience in communication from print and broadcast media, or interactive digital media and external relations. Field/community based experience is required.
- Fluency in English language is required. Knowledge of another UN language, an asset. Knowledge of local working language(s) of the duty station is desirable.
- Communication (written and verbal), working with people and drive for result.
- Formulating strategies and concepts.
- Influencing, relating and networking.
- Learning and researching.
- Planning and organizing.
- Applying technical expertise in communication practice, methodology and practical application. Knowledge in producing content for various media formats – print, audio, video, web etc.
- Computer systems, including internet navigation, office applications and specifically, interactive digital media.
UNICEF, which has a smoke-free environment, is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly women, are strongly encouraged to apply.
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Prepare the following documents
- A completed UN Personal History Form (which can be downloaded from www.unicef.org/employ)
- Your curriculum vitae with your current, detailed contact information (including telephone number and email address)
- A one-page summary statement that shows how your qualifications and experience meet the requirements above.
Only candidates meeting the minimum qualifications and competencies (above) will be considered.
Send your documents in a sealed envelope marked ‘confidential’ and with the vacancy number to:
The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF
UN House
Plot 617/618, Diplomatic Drive
Central Business District
PMB 2851, Garki, Abuja
Applications must be received by UNICEF by midnight (Abuja time) on Tuesday, 10 August 2010. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
RESPONSE
UNICEF will contact short-listed applicants within two weeks of the deadline. UNICEF will not contact applicants who were not short-listed.
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