Sahara Recruits - Trainee Operator Program

Careers at Sahara. Now that you have your degree, how do you choose just one place to work? At Sahara, find out why our company has more diverse career paths than you ever imagined. Discover why we're big enough to have global impact, but small enough for you to have an impact. When you think of a satisfying career, think of Sahara. Job Title Trainee Operator Program Operating Company Sahara Bulk Storage Facilities Limited Job Location Lagos Expiry Date 1/31/2011 Description Owning and operating state of the art Bulk Liquid Storage Terminals; and Building, operating and maintaining LPG plants are just 2 of the business activities that the Sahara Bulk Storage Facilities Ltd is presently involved in. At the heart of these operations lies an unrivalled engineering expertise where innovation and continuous improvement is the norm. We now have opportunities for enthusiastic and talented individuals to join our team across a range of disciplines, which include, but are not limited to: • Chemical Engineering Background • Mechanical Engineering Background • Electrical Engineering Background • Civil Engineering Background • Met & Mat Engineering Background • Industrial Chemical • Physics Additional Information • OND maximum qualification • 0-2 years Engineering Experience Apply Here          Search for high paid jobs here

Maersk Nigeria Jobs : Sales Manager – Central West Africa Cluster

Maersk Nigeria is pleased to offer the right candidate a great opportunity as Sales Manager for the Central West Africa cluster comprising Nigeria, Ghana, Benin and Togo. In line with the Maersk Line Africa 1st strategy, there are huge opportunities to develop this business critical department, and we are looking for an eager, highly driven and motivated individual to work with the commercial departments within the cluster in achieving this. Posted: 12/20/2010 Expires: 1/7/2011 Ref: 55095 Sales Manager – Central West Africa Cluster – Maersk Line, Lagos, Nigeria Are you looking for a fantastic challenge in a strong, emerging market with unique growth? Starting date: Latest April 1st 2011 Dimensions and Scope · To deliver and optimize Yield and Volume for the cluster · To deliver on CSS (Customer Satisfaction) targets for the cluster · To increase customer satisfaction and loyalty · To deliver on Productivity targets for the cluster – FFE/Sales FTE · Deploy clear objectives throughout the sales organization linked to the cluster scorecard and Maersk Line and sales strategy · Drive a performance culture · Develop Sales Pipeline mindset supported by effective coaching and competency development · To recruit and develop sales people and build a talented organization · To ensure overall coordination between channels, functions, countries and region Key Areas of Responsibility 1. Coaching and Development · Improve the competencies within the sales organization through effective coaching · Instilling the coaching framework within the sales organization 2. Account Management · Maintains senior relationships with top accounts · Make joint calls with sales executives in relation to the account strategy as part of coaching · Establish/approve account strategy and account planning for key accounts where applicable · Drive channel optimization through quarterly customer allocation exercise with follow up on action plans basis justification and cost to sell 3. Sales Team Performance · Manages Sales resources (selection, development and succession) efficiently · Develops Sales Pipeline mindset through coaching and pipeline reviews · Ensure optimal activity management and account Management to truly understand our customers and their needs · Implement Commercial Incentive programs (CIP) to incentivize and drive performance behavior 4. Drive Campaigns to Generate Healthy Pipeline and Yield · Give input to the Trade and Marketing team on relevant campaign ideas, target audience based on customer knowledge and competitor actions · Receive opportunities from campaign team and from telemarketing. Follow up on these via your sales force and ensure Insight updated · Monitor progress and give frequent feedback to Trade and Marketing team to ensure learning's. · Interact extensively with Trade and Marketing team to ensure feedback from customers and knowledge of the Market place is gathered, analyzed, discussed and actioned. · Develop and target business opportunities based on analysis coming from Trade and Marketing team – short, medium and long term 5. Develop and Maintain Sales Strategy · Develop an effective commercial strategy approved by the Cluster Top and deliver on the targets · Leverage understanding of local business environment to support the development of sales strategy · Set clear and actionable strategy for the sales team and develop innovative plans to achieve goals in line with the Maersk Line global sales strategy. 6. Sales Leadership · Attract and retain strong talent through clear deployment of objectives, competency development, coaching and incentivizing · Act as a role model and collaborate as a senior Maersk Line executive to promote the Maersk Line values and objectives in the sales organization Skills and Competencies Required · Bachelor's degree in business or related field · Minimum 5 years Sales experience in leadership position · Ability to set clear sales strategy and direction · Role model for sales leadership-performance management, coaching, time management, attracting and retaining talent · Role model for customer relationship leadership · Ability to builds trusted relationships across Maersk Line · To leverage internal and external relationships to expand business opportunities for Maersk Line · Possess strong business, customer and market understanding · Sales process management and possess a pipeline mindset · Process Excellence (PEX) mindset and ability to visualize and interpret trends from reports and data · Financial acumen and cost awareness · Cross functional collaboration Apply Online Here      Search for high paid jobs here

ECOWAS Graduate Vacancies for West Africans

The Secretariat of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) with its headquarters in Abuja was transformed into a Commission headed by a President, assisted by a Vice President and seven Commissioners. As part of this renewal process, ECOWAS is pre-occupied with the implementation of critical and strategic programmes and wishes to recruit qualified and capable individuals into the following professional and general positions. Current Vacancies Department Job Title Closing Date Duty Station Administration and Finance HR Assistant (Compensations & Benefits) Closing on: 22-12-2010 Abuja, Nigeria Administration and Finance HR Assistant (Recruitment) Closing on: 22-12-2010 Abuja, Nigeria Administration and Finance HR Officer (HR Projects) Closing on: 22-12-2010 Abuja, Nigeria Administration and Finance HR Officer (Job Evaluation) Closing on: 22-12-2010 Abuja, Nigeria Administration and Finance HR Officer (Recruitment) Closing on: 22-12-2010 Abuja, Nigeria Infrastructure Search for high paid jobs here

IUCN Recruits Administrative Assistant

IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature, helps the world find pragmatic solutions to our most pressing environment and development challenges. It supports scientific research, manages field projects all over the world and brings governments, non-government organizations, United Nations agencies, companies and local communities together to develop and implement policy, laws and best practice. Background: The Komadugu Yobe Basin (KYB) Project for improving Land and water Resources Management in the Lake Chad Basin and the Niger Central Basin in Nigeria is a collaboration of Nigeria's Federal Ministry responsible for water and working through the Nigeria Integrated Water Resources Management Commission. The Project office is located in Kano (in kano state, Nigeria), with possible relocation to Minna (in Nigeria State, Nigeria). ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Working under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator, the Administrative Assistant will be responsible for insuring for day-to-day maintenance of the office. Hired under the project-contract, he/she must be a person with extensive experience in secretariat and general office management and computer literate. The team he/she will be supervising will be composed of drivers and other support staff. The incumbent main responsibilities are as follows: Drafting of corresponding and any other administrative document required as part of the project work Ensuring the recording, filling and dispatching of incoming and outgoing mails Serving as contact persons for information request from project partners Preparing purchase request of the Project Assist the project coordinator and the project management unit in the organization of workshops, exchange visits to project sites, seminars etc When deem necessary, serve as interpreter and assist in the translation of documents form Hausa (and other local language in Nigeria) into English and vice versa Assist the project coordinator in the management of the personnel of the project management unit, and assume the direct supervision of the project support staff; and Perform other duties to be assigned by the project coordinator CANDIDATE: The candidate must meet the following qualifications to large extent: Higher level education in administration/secretarial or any other relevant field Have good command of English (and knowledge of the local language of the project area would be an added advantage) Have minimum of three (3) years work experience as Administrative Assistant or Executive Assistant preferably with Public Service, Non-Governmental Organization or International Organization Be computer literate with proven knowledge of software (such as word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail and Internet) TO APPLY Interested candidate for any two positions should send their curriculum vitae together with motivation letters which must specifically address the selection Criteria/Requirements in the order presented above. In addition, applicants should provide the names and contact details of three referees, including one recent employer Applications should be submitted preferably by email, Not later than December 28, 2010 to: Human Resources IUCN – Regional office for Central and West Africa EMAIL: jobs.paco@iucn.org ; daniel.yawson@iucn.org Search for high paid jobs here

Brunel Energy : Maintenance/Inspection Contract Engineer

Brunel Energy provides specialist personnel to the international oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation and construction industries. Our clients are predominantly major operating companies and international engineering or construction companies Purpose of Service : Within the framework of the AKPO Operations, AKPO being a large deep sea oil & gas field, integrating subsea wells, flowlines, risers, a FPSO, an off-loading buoy, export lines and their associates facilities, the main objectives of the position include: · The preparation of new Maintenance or Inspection Contracts, from the call for tender phase up to the contract operational period. · The technical administration of the Maintenance or Inspection Contracts in place, including services and performance follow-up, coordination with Contractors, cost follow-up, coordination with Authorities, negotiation of yearly rates adjustments, renewal preparation. · Issuance coordination, implementation follow-up, technico-administrative coordination until close-out of the Maintenance and Inspection Service orders (Contracts with value below 250KUSD). Job description Key responsibilities and deliverables of job: · Reports to the Maintenance and Inspection Contract Coordinator. · Assist to prepare, in coordination with the Contract section and the concerned technical entities (Maintenance or Inspection) the Maintenance and Inspection Contracts and other technical documents for further tendering. Coordinates with the authorities and the Contract section for their technical and commercial evaluation, and then develops the Contract documents until signature. Follows-up the preparation and implementation of the Services until close out. · Liaises with the technical entities the follows up of the contract including performance control, invoices checking, costs allocation, reporting, etc. · Give advice to Management concerning contractual issues affecting contracts in place. · Detect variations & changes to the contracts, and follow up claims until settlement and close out. · Prepares, negotiate as need be, and follows-s up the yearly rates reviews, the issuance of Change orders; represents as required the M&I Contract Coordinator in the (Monthly and specific) coordination meetings with contractor. · Anticipates and prepares, in coordination with the Authorities, the Contract section, and technical authorities the contracts renewals through the approved call for tender process. · Prepares, at a lighter scale the same process for Service Orders (light contracts of value below 250 KUSD). This responsibility covers: I About 8-10 General Maintenance and Inspection Services Contracts I Up to 10 Frame agreements for various ad-hoc Maintenance and Inspection Services Contracts I Up to 5-8 Specific Maintenance or Inspection Contracts issued with single source services providers (OEM- Original Equipment Manufacturers) I Up to about 100 short term Service Orders per year I Global Contracts and Service Orders amounting around 30MUSD per year. · Ensure adequate Contracting strategy is implemented which shall include as a minimum: business requirement, HSE risk level, Market structure and data, cost structure and remuneration, risks, opportunities and risk sharing, level of supervision, etc. · Initiate and control regular audits on the implementation of the Maintenance & Inspection contracts, check compliance to the contract terms and conditions. · Represent the M&I group for any contract related issues to external entities, partners, authorities (DPR, NCD, NAPIMS, etc.). · Liaise with relevant departments, partners and government authorities to obtain agreements for timely placement of contracts. · Coordinate these actions with concerned staff from both onshore and offshore sites. · Perform any other tasks as assigned to him by his hierarchy May be acting M&I Contract Coordinator position from time to time during his absences. Job requirements · Minimum level of BSC or equivalent in Engineering · Minimum 5 years experience in contract drafting, contract works/practices, technical contract analysis and management, and in technico-commercial management position · Knowledge of interpreting, monitoring, measuring and evaluating contractual obligation and clauses · Excellent command of written and spoken English, good communication skills Knowledge of Oil & Gas Business and ability for offshore visits, for work follow-up and coordination purposes Apply Online Here          Search for high paid jobs here

Helen Keller : Africa Regional Nutrition Program Advisor

Helen Keller as a founding trustee was Established in 1915, Helen Keller International (HKI) works to save the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged. Headquartered in New York City, HKI offers programs in 21 countries in Africa and Asia as well as in the United States. The organization combats the causes and consequences of blindness and malnutrition by establishing programs based on evidence and research. Each year, their programs directly benefit millions of people, and children are a primary concern. HKI programs address malnutrition, cataract, trachoma, onchocerciasis, refractive error and diabetic retinopathy. HKI has nearly 600 staff and a worldwide annual budget of over $45 million. The Agency is recruiting an Africa Regional Nutrition Program Advisor. Background: In sub-Saharan Africa, under-nutrition is one of the major drivers of under-five mortality with the estimated attribution from 35% to 55%. Helen Keller International has established itself as a leader in control of all forms of malnutrition in the region, with particular expertise in control of vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Globally, HKI is moving towards consolidating its nutrition and nutrition-related interventions within an Essential Nutrition Actions (ENA) framework, an integrated package of nutrition support that encompasses infant and young child feeding, the control of micronutrient deficiencies, nutrition care of the sick child (including treatment of acute malnutrition), as well as support to women's nutrition, and is meant to be implemented at scale with partners at all levels. Additional issues incorporated include nutrition interventions for school aged children as well as people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHAs). In accordance with HKI's strategic plan and this vision, rapid expansion of proven HKI programs is underway, as is further development of promising program areas. With the growth of HKI's programs in Africa (currently 13 country programs with an annual budget of approximately $55 million; approximately 370 staff; and a number of strategic regional relationships), we have grown the regional team to better support country programs and regional initiatives. The current Regional Nutrition and Child Survival Advisor is seconded from the University of California, Davis, and will be returning to the University beginning November 1, 2010. He will maintain a part-time role as Senior Scientific Advisor for Nutrition and Child Survival, including direct oversight for several ongoing field studies. Scope of the position: The position of Africa Regional Nutrition Program Advisor reports to the Vice President and Regional Director for Africa and to the Senior Scientific Advisor for Nutrition and Child Survival for special projects. The Regional Nutrition Program Advisor works in close collaboration with the two Deputy Regional Directors, program and technical staff in the region and headquarters, and Country Directors. The position is based at the Regional Office in Dakar, Senegal, with extensive field travel throughout HKI's Africa programs. The Regional Nutrition Program Advisor provides overall program vision, technical input, grant management, planning and guidance on formative supervision for HKI nutrition programs throughout Africa and is responsible for ensuring positive donor relations and engaging in strategic partnerships with regional and international agencies and academic institutions. The incumbent will serve as a catalyst and technical resource in securing additional resources for HKI's nutrition programs in Africa, including writing proposals, and in leading documentation and dissemination of HKI's nutrition-related experiences by publishing relevant reports and peer-reviewed papers in the international scientific literature. The Regional Nutrition Program Advisor will provide overall technical leadership to a team of nutrition coordinators/specialists within country programs and direct line management to a part-time Coordinator of the CIDA-supported regional vitamin A supplementation program. Key responsibilities: Strategic planning and vision – Provide technical support and leadership to country offices implementing nutrition-related activities and regional nutrition initiatives, in collaboration with the Regional and Deputy Regional Directors and Headquarters program staff. Provide guidance to the planning processes in specified countries for overall nutrition programs, in accordance with the Agency strategic plan and nutrition and other program strategies. Develop synergies between program areas in co-ordination with the other program divisions, Africa Regional Office and country offices, as agreed by the agency. Program Quality Assurance and Grant Management – Provide overall technical leadership to a team of nutrition coordinators/specialists in the region and enhance technical quality of HKI's programs related to Nutrition and Child Survival. This requires extensive field travel for supervision, monitoring/evaluation and training, alongside sharing technical updates, developing manuals and tools that can be implemented throughout Africa. Overall responsibility for the grant management of Regional Nutrition and Child Survival grants, including timely preparation of donor reports and financial management of projects, in line with donor contracts. Work in co-ordination with the Deputy Regional Directors, Country Directors and Headquarters program staff to ensure accurate and timely reporting of program results, the development and implementation of appropriate monitoring and evaluation tools and that new technical updates are well understood and adopted in country offices. Staff Development – Collaborate with the Regional and Deputy Regional Directors, Country Directors and Headquarters program staff in interviewing, hiring, orienting and training Nutrition and Child Survival staff in the region. Plan regional Nutrition and Child Survival events to promote area and Agency learning. Program Development/Marketing/Fundraising – Identify and pursue new program initiatives that are consistent with HKI's mission and strategic plan through developing innovative, evidence-based strategies, assisting Country Offices and Deputy Regional Directors to collect data, evaluate and analyze programs, as well as identifying and prioritizing the use of local regional, and/or centrally based technical resources. Play a key role in developing and implementing strategies to raise both long term restricted and unrestricted funds to sustain, expand and improve Nutrition and Child Survival Programs throughout Africa, including proposal writing, identifying partnership possibilities and maintaining strong relationships with existing donors and cultivating new donors in close collaboration with Regional and Deputy Regional Directors, Program Directors, Country Directors and the Vice President of Development and Communications. Representation – Serve as HKI's representative at meetings concerning Nutrition and Child Survival and related coalitions in the region. Establish and maintain a network of regional institutions, country government officials, international and local donors, international and local NGOs, universities and other resource institutions and other colleagues that support HKI's Nutrition and Child Survival Programs. Dissemination of information – Maintain and further the Agency's international role in Nutrition and Child Survival by assisting Country Offices to document and publish/present relevant programmatic findings and lessons learned. Takes Regional Leadership of organizational/regional "communities of practice" by preparing an inventory of country experiences and practices regarding program implementation activities and related documents and other materials, ensuring integration of best practices and lessons learned across countries and into the new generation of programs. Under supervision of Senior Scientific Advisor for Nutrition and Child Survival will participate in preparation of articles for Nutrition News for Africa. Lead and assist country staff and research collaborators in developing articles for peer-reviewed publication. Supervisory Responsibilities: The Regional Nutrition Program Advisor directly supervises the part-time Coordinator of the CIDA-supported regional vitamin A supplementation program (based in Tanzania) and will, as appropriate, assist the Regional Director, Deputy Regional Directors and Country Directors with planning, assigning, and directing work of the Nutrition and Child Survival country program staff; appraising performance; and resolving problems. The supervisory role may expand depending on future needs of the Region and according to available funding, and this may include fellows and/or interns. The incumbent closely coordinates with the Regional Director and Deputy Regional Directors for Africa and Nutrition and Child Survival program staff at Headquarters and in the region and country offices to ensure that HKI is represented at key international and regional conferences with donors, governments and other agencies, and collaborates closely with country offices throughout Africa. The Advisor works closely with a large coalition of international non-governmental development organizations, multilateral institutions, and African Ministries of Health, and serves as the primary technical point person for HKI's partnership with the West African Health Organization concerning issues of Nutrition and Child Survival. Qualifications: Doctoral degree in Nutrition or related field with strong hands-on experience in nutrition programming, including at the community level, is highly preferred. Masters degree or medical degree with strong track record in program implementation and publications will be considered; At least 8 years of related field experience in nutrition programming (e.g., micronutrients, infant and young child feeding and women's nutrition), including strong quantitative analytic skills, ideally including development and management of Nutrition and Child Survival Programs; Familiarity with behavior change communication strategies in support of nutrition programs necessary; Demonstrated track record in undertaking and supporting data collection, analysis and report and article writing, including publication in peer-reviewed journals. At least 5 peer-reviewed articles published in last 5 years; Demonstrated understanding of complex international operations. Ability to manage technical team and to interact with community of practice in Nutrition and Child Survival across the agency; A proven successful track record in fundraising; Strong technical knowledge of Nutrition and Child Survival Programs in the developing world, particularly sub-Saharan Africa, including demonstrated ability to track and disseminate new developments in the field; Ability to undertake extensive field travel (approximately 35-50%); Strong interpersonal skills in dealing with external contacts, as well as internal colleagues; Excellent oral and written English. Ability to read, analyze and interpret the most complex documents, and to prepare presentations and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management and public groups; Strong oral and written ability in French is highly desired. If a candidate without French skills is selected he/she would have to commit to learn French. Ability to work in Portuguese is an advantage; Demonstrated knowledge of the application of information technologies to HKI program areas. Knowledge of various software to be able to undertake data analysis, prepare presentations and other work-related documents. How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit electronically: (1) cover letter; (2) current curriculum vitae in English; (3) a short writing sample (2-3 pages) in English, to Shawn Baker, af_nutrecruit@hki.org with a copy to Human Resources at hkihr@hki.org. Please state Application for Africa Regional Nutrition Program Advisor in the e-mail subject line. All correspondence should include physical and e-mail addresses as well as contact telephone number(s). Applications should be submitted by September 10, 2010 at which time we will start reviewing candidates. However, the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified. We appreciate the interest of all applicants in working for HKI, however due to the volume of applications we receive, only short-listed candidates will be notified. View Vacancy Here          Search for high paid jobs here

Arik Air Vacancy : Maintenance Control Officers

Arik Air, West and Central Africa's leading airline on Thursday, August 12, 2010 got a rousing welcome in Monrovia, Liberia when its inaugural flight to the West Africa nation touched down at Roberts International Airport, Monrovia. Maintenance Control Officers The Role: To run Maintrol during each duty period –controlling all Technical issues affecting the Arik Air Fleet. Principal Responsibilities: The candidate shall: • Ensure the timely presentation of fleet technical status and reports • Coordinate with OCC on fleet status and flight schedule requirements • Manage and drive maximum aircraft availability. • Drive Technical Team members to deliver the Airline standards • Comply with Quality standards and NCAA requirements at all times • Resolve Technical issues on Arik Air fleet including working with OEM/Suppliers to ensure technical resolution and support. • Assist with troubleshooting where necessary and ensure ongoing /recurring defects are monitored and closed as soon as possible Candidate Specification: The required candidate should possess the following: • Licensed Aircraft Engineer with Arik Air Type Ratings – preferably EASA Part 66 B1 OR B2 • Maintrol experience 2 years plus-track record of delivery of similar responsibilities • IT Skills including MS Word/Excel/Project • Ability to work independently or as part of a team with minimal supervision-drive for results, good interpersonal skills including working with shop floor /senior management Method of Application: Interested and qualified applicants should forward their current CVs to: jobs@arikair.com within one week from the date of this publication. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All applications should be submitted not later than one week from the date of this publication. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Search for high paid jobs here