Catholic Relief Services Vacancy : Grants Manager

Catholic Relief Services is the official agency of the United States Catholic Conference and currently recruits for the position of a Grant Manager.

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is recruiting to fill the following position:

Job Title: Grants Manager

Band: Band E-1

Location: Benue

Duration: Full Time

Responsibilities

• Reports to the DCOP

Sub-recipients Financial Assessment:

• Lead the assessments of all sub-recipients using CRS HQ Finance's guidance for stratification of the sub recipients for SMILE grant.
• Assist the sub-recipients in preparing a Corrective Action Plan within sixty calendar days of the assessment or monitoring visit that addresses each of the identified weaknesses in any of the ten assessed areas scored below 75%.
• Assist Program Managers in making sure that the sub recipients addresses all issues listed in the Corrective Action Plan within 120 calendar days of the assessment or monitoring visit

Sub-recipients Financial Monitoring

• Serve as the principal point of contact on Grant Management and compliance issues with Program Managers, CRS/Nigeria
• Finance and Compliance staff.
• Lead the training and implementation of the new CRS/HQ sub-recipient monitoring policy for SMILE project within CR5 Nigeria.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of Grant Management capacity building activities such as trainings at the sites, in close collaboration with CRS Nigeria finance and compliance staff.
• Ensure SMILE project within the Country Program has in place and adheres to a schedule of planned monitoring visits of sub-recipients during each year. The basis for the selection, timing and frequency of its monitoring visits should be properly documented.
• Ensure financial and programming staffs participate in the financial monitoring, including site visits, of sub- recipient activities. The trip reports must indicate the monitoring steps performed, the processes reviewed, and the result of the testing and reviews.
• Ensure all monitors prepare and submit a written trip report for each visit to a Sub-recipient.
• Review and analyze monitoring reports on a timely manner and sign off for further follow-up
• Work with sub-recipients to correct weaknesses detected by internal and external auditors, SMILE project management or CRS Nigeria finance and compliance staff.
• Ensure sub-recipients' internal control systems are reviewed at least annually by auditors or CRS/SMILE project monitors effectively to ensure that their financial duties are adequately segregated.
• Ensure SMILE project and CRS Nigeria obtains assurances that each local and foreign sub-recipient to which it provides funding that expends $300,000 or more of USAID funds in the sub recipient's fiscal year, complies with the requirement to undergo an independent annual audit each year it equals or exceeds that threshold.
• Ensure SMILE project Sub-recipients evaluate and effectively monitor their lower tier sub-recipients.

Sub-recipient Financial Support

• Ensure that the CRS Nigeria finance and compliance staff provide direct technical support in all aspects of finance for sub-recipient under SMILE project
• Orient accounting and project management staff in relevant and appropriate donors financial management policies, procedures, and standards
• Ensure integrity of donor grants financial reporting and the effective control of financial assets. Regularly monitor and assess sub-recipient ability to accurately record and post all financial transactions and provide feedback to CoP, DCoP and CRS Finance Manager.
• Advice and ensures on GAAP and basic accounting records to be maintained at Sub-recipient.

Grants Management and Budgeting

• In coordination with SMILE CoP and DCoP prepares all required sub-recipient agreements and monitors grant amendments, update grant files, submit copy of amendment documents to CRS Nigeria and HQ finance and monitor grant expiry period.
• Ensure that donor required reports are prepared accurately and disseminated within the due dates.
• Coordinate with HQ finance to ensure that donor reports that are generated by HQ finance are sent out to the relevant donor.
• Coordinate grant closure activities with the CoP, DCoP and respective CRS Nigeria staff and ensure that expired sub-grants are fully closed out within 90 days limit
• Review cash disbursement advance journals, ensuring accurate postings particularly to accounts 1231, 1232, and 6166.
• Review and approve liquidation journals ensuring accurate postings particularly to accounts 1231, 1232, and 6166, and that proper sub-recipient accounts (T-codes) are charged.
• Review posted journals for errors and recommend correction when necessary
• Takes a leaden developing SMILE cash projections and communicates to CRS Nigeria and HQ finance units
• Participate in the preparation of the budget commensurate with the program implementation plan and provides technical advice to the COP and DCoP on budget submissions from all SMILE sub-recipients
• Review consortium members and or tub-recipient budgets and provide comments/recommend approval by Cop.
• Develop effective budget monitoring tools and implement them for all SMILE project sub-recipients.
• Actively engage in budget discussions and generate feedback for SMILE senior management team on adverse budget variances in monthly 6CR meetings and results from sub-recipient monitoring
• Actively attend SMILE Management Team Meetings on weekly basis and contribute to the overall team work spirit of SMILE project and CRS Nigeria.
• Address the needs and the implementation of trainings on budgeting and compliance with all relevant SMILE protect sub-recipients.
• Contribute in new project sub-recipient proposal budgets review and revisions when required. Staff management:

Staff Management

• Lead, direct, mentor and coach SMILE Finance and compliance officers.
• Take lead in setting annual SMILE project finance and compliance targets and ensure that specific tasks are built in every compliance staff Performance plan.
• Motivate, develop, coach and appraise subordinate staff in accordance with CR5 Performance Management System (PMS) and Catholic Social Teachings (CST)
• Ensure that supervisees' job descriptions are reviewed and updated at least on annual basis to ensure adequate workload distribution and support to staff

Requirements

• Associate Member of ICAN Nigeria
• Maser's Degree in Administration or Finance, Organizational Development, Management or other relevant field.
• Must be a matured, motivated, problem solving individual with high levels of initiative
• Minimum of five years relevant experience, preferably with an International Organization.
• Thorough knowledge of best practices in capacity strengthening with prior experience of integrating this with programming; Experience in curriculum design and development.
• Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through participatory adult learning, mentoring, distance education, and other formal and non-formal methods; Experience in the design of and delivery of training workshops.
• Must demonstrate a good understanding of contemporary management best practices
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills
• Familiarity with HIV/AIDS and working in PEPFAR projects is added advantage
• Demonstrate high level of initiative, diplomacy and tact
• Excellent knowledge of computer software MS Office (PowerPoint and Excel especially);
• Must be flexible and be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to travel as needed

Application Closing Date

9th October, 2013

Method Of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click here to download the CRS application form and send with a detailed CV attached as a word documents to: olajumoke.ogunjuyigbe@crs.org applicants must state the position applied for in the CRS application form and in the subject of the email e.g ADMIN OFFICER

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Nigeosafe Consult Limited Vacancy : Marketing Officer

Nigeosafe Consult Limited is currently recruiting for the position of a Marketing Officerin Nigeria

Location: Lagos

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop relationships with new and existing clients
• Keeping client database/registers
• Set up meetings with clients
• Identify opportunities to improve performance and customer service delivery
• Prepare periodic reports on compliance management
• Work alongside the Client liaison officer to develop company client base through a robust marketing strategy
• Carry out relevant research on clients and the industry
• Prepare reports on various day to day activities.
• Generate and follow up on leads and prospect.

Qualification

• Minimum OND holder in a science field or in marketing

Other Requirements:

• Between the Ages of 20 and 25 preferably
• At least 2 years tangible marketing experience with a proven track record
• Fast learner and quick on feet
• Ability to work with little or no supervision
• Very proactive
• Ability to work in a team or independently
• Ability to adapt to environments
• The confidence to market services and ability to convince.
• Excellent verbal and written skills as well as computer literacy is a key requirement
• Ability to transport around the state is very key.

Remuneration

• 600k gross annual before commission. Transport and Telephone allowance will be provided in addition

Application Closing Date

20th October, 2013

How to Apply

All candidates should quote the position applied for as the subject of their mail along with a copy of their resume attached to: Careers@nigeosafe.com.ng

Note:

• Emails without attached CV's will not be considered.
• Only applicants who reside in Lagos will be considered.
• All requirements and duties stated are a minimum; other duties may be assigned by the Management as required.
• Due to urgent demand expect to be contacted on short notice for interview.

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Arbico Plc Vacancy : Head Business Development

Arbico Plc, a full service building and civil engineering contracting company recruits for the position of Head Business Development. It was established in 1958 and quoted on the Nigerian Stock Exchange since 1978. Arbico has become one of the foremost building construction companies in Nigeria with presence across the geopolitical zones of the country

Arbico Plc is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Head Business Development

Location: Lagos

Job Grade/Level: Senior Management

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall management of the organization s business development planning, execution and follow-up. Identify potential business opportunities and develop strategies and teams to bring new and repeat business opportunities to management for consideration. Lead in an assertive manner with a view to achieving new business opportunities and clients as well as maintaining existing relationships and ensuring that The Company is on all targeted bid lists.
• Supervises
• Business Development Officers Reports to: Executive Director, Operations, Executive Director, Finance
• Build and maintain relationships throughout the industry with all levels within client organizations to understand the client s business drivers and to enable better execution, resolution of issues and general  alignment.
• Keep abreast of market trends to allow the company to properly respond to economic, technological and industry changes.
• Represent and promote the company throughout the industry and in the communities in which it operates and develop strategic relationships and agreements.
• Develop and execute marketing strategies for market development and penetration in line with the organization s growth targets.
• Develop strategic and tactical marketing plans in order to keep the profile of the company high and in the appropriate public areas.
• Develop and steward consistent and effective implementation of the organization s business development strategy, policies and directives in the formulation of proposals and contracts.
• Oversee the development of the professionally prepared prequalification submissions and develop business proposals and presentations.
• Identify and analyze potentially attractive future prospects.
• Develop and maintain a project pipeline that outlines future opportunities and the potential revenue stream.
• Actively seek and source new opportunities with the company s strategic direction from new and existing customers.
• Participate in key project meetings and strategy sessions; coordinating business development activities in conjunction with estimating, procurement, contracts and project management.
• Develop strategies for management of client contracts regarding new work.
• Proactively and continuously assess the business landscape and apprise the management team of potential mergers, acquisitions and / or growth opportunities.
• Prepare presentations and recommendation memoranda for Senior Executive and the Board. Support other executives in the preparation of coordinated Board packages.
• Responsible for client surveys to provide feedback for continuous improvement. Develop and implement the  corporate brand  ensuring appropriate marketing materials are available.
• Continuously improve the company s business development processes with a view to increasing results for the organization and in alignment with the corporate vision and strategic priorities.
• Any other responsibilities assigned by Executive Management. Head Business Development at Arbico Plc

Key Performance Indicators

•   Hitting and exceeding agreed targets
•   Error free tender submissions
•   New Client development
•   High generating Client accounts with maximium margin profitability
•   Client satisfaction   feedback, contract renewal, range extensions

Requirements

• Proficient in tracking and managing a wide-range of leads with a focus on follow-through and closure.
• A strong client focus and a desire to achieve results.
• Strong financial background and understanding.
• Demonstrated strong negotiation skills with a view of providing a win-win situation when dealing with customers and clients.
• An outstanding track record in executing marketing strategies and the planning and negotiating of proposals.
• Ability to generate new client contacts and foster relationships.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and manage relationships across a variety of industries and geographies.
• Effective change agent with the ability to adapt and lead change initiatives.
• Highly analytical with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to effectively develop and present to existing and prospective customers.
• Knowledgeable with current industry technology and future industry trends.
• Excellent at fostering the development of a goal oriented culture through accountability and driving for success.
• Superior interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Knowledge in the application of sales and performance based metrics.
• A strategic, self-directed, and tenacious problem solver who can work well both independently and collaboratively with the team.
• An active listener with the ability to maintain business relationships.
• A strong sense of presence with the ability to influence people.
• Results oriented individual with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and time lines with strong attention to detail.
• Brings a win-win collaborative approach to business development and leadership.
• Brings a communicative and team-centric approach.
• Ability to see the bigger picture and provide leadership to other officers.

Experience

• The successful candidate will have 10-15 years of Business Development experience in the construction, industrial services, engineering or a related industry.
• Strong knowledge of the construction and industrial services market specific to Nigeria, with a broad understanding of multiple markets is preferred.
• 1st degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Business Administration or any other related field
• Professional qualification and/or MBA would be an added advantage

Application Closing Date
30th October, 2013

Method Of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: recruitment@arbicong.com

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Whyte Cleon Limited Vacancy - Nationwide : Graduate Customer Solution Provider

Whyte Cleon Limited, a Human Resource Outsourcing and Management Solutions provider recruits for the position of a Graduate Customer Solution Provider in Nigeria. We have over 18 years business experience. We are a solution based business consulting firm with focus on the provision of practical and well researched solutions to help our clients bridge the gap between Strategy Development, Talent Acquisition, Strategy Execution and Organisational Performance.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Position: Customer Solution Provider (CSPs)

Location: Any City, NG

Job Description

• Responsible for the day to day resolutions of complaints made by customers
• Log full details of complaints, recording all contact made and actions proposed/agreed on contact
• Provide support and guidance to operational teams in using customer feedback to improve service
• Attract potential customers by answering product and services questions, suggesting information about other products and services
• Resolving products or service problems.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum Upper Credit in HND or a good University degree (Minimum Second Class Lower).
• NYSC Certificate or exemption letter.
• Age: Not more than 27 years.
• Experience in the banking industry will be an added advantage.
• Fluent in English, Hausa or Igbo languages.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Quality focus.
• Multi-tasking.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to pay attention to details.
• A warm and approachable manner.
• Self motivation and direction.

Application Closing Date

4th October, 2013

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Nigeria Immigration Service Recruitment : How to Apply

The Nigeria Immigration Service Recruitment 2013 has withnessed complains from applicants, but the process is still ongoing. Here is a clue on how to completely apply for the programme.

For all those with Validation Number not found or incorrect issue, please be patient as I just got from a reliable source that its being worked on gradually. It's a problem with the payment gateway which is being resolved and hopefully before this present week runs out you all can print out the validation number. Note that the application closes on the 20th of October 2013, so don't panic because you still have time.

It was also noted that some people erroneously pay funds into their eWallet account and thought that they've paid for the application because the eWallet recharge receipt has Validation Number too ...it is not the correct validation number. If you have loaded funds into your eWallet, go back to the recruitment site and click on the Edit Application tab, enter your Application ID (format IMMxxxxxxxxxxx) into the field and click on Search. If form comes up, make sure your details are correct. Click on Save and Proceed to go to the next page where you select the eWallet option and proceed with your payment fully. Copied: www.hotnigerianjobs.com

Below are the steps for everyone to follow:

Step 1: Log on to the CDFIPB eRecruitment Site http://recruitment.cdfipb.gov.ng/registration/select

Step 2: Select Service Arm being applied to

Step 3: Fill out the forms displayed and click on Save and Proceed to submit your application

Step 4: On successful submission of application, you will be redirected to the Pay4me Payment page where you are required to select any payment option of your choice.

Payment Options

Bank Option: Select this option if you wish to pay at any of the designated bank. Print out the acknowledgment and take along with as it contains details of the payment to be made.

eWallet Option: Select this option if you have an existing eWallet Account (login credentials) on Pay4me with  adequate funds to cover the payment required.

Note that you will also need your 4 digits PIN number to complete the payment process.

Card Option (Interswitch – Master Card Naira and Verve/ VISA Card): Select this option if you intend paying with any of the card types mentioned above.

On being prompted to login, click on Yahoo, Google or Facebook Icon and follow the instructions. Copied: www.hotnigerianjobs.com

After Payment

After payment with any of the payment options selected, a successful Payment Receipt will be issued out to you containing the Validation Number.

Log on back to the CDFIPB eRecruitment Site and click on the Acknowledgment Slip tab http://recruitment.cdfipb.gov.ng/registration/acknowledgment and enter Application ID and Validation Number respectively.

If you are faced with any difficulties, please contact the following with issue details

Pay4me: support@pay4me.com (Payment Issues)

Drexel Technologies: cdfipb.support@drexeltechglobal.com (Application or Validation issues)

Note that the eWallet and card options has been disabled temporarily but will be up by 18th

September 2013. But as today (23rd Sept. 2013), It seems the CDFIPB site is still having payment processing issues, because this information is still displayed on the site:

Dear valued applicants, please note that our payment processor is experiencing technical difficulties and as such you may encounter payment problems. Please bear with us while we work with them to fix the problem quickly.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you.

Hotnigerianjobs.com wishes all the candidates applying Best of luck.

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Avocats Sans Frontires France Vacancy : Finance and Administrative Officer ( Abuja)

Avocats Sans Fronti res France (ASF France) an international  non-governmental organization is currently looking for qualified and suitable candidate for the position of a Finance and Administrative Officer. It was created in 1998, for the promotion and protection of fundamental human rights. Its core mission is to defend, wherever it may be necessary, fundamental human rights by sustaining the development of the rule of law, access to justice, the fight against injustice and the right to a fair trial, through the defence work of independent and impartial lawyers. LWB was granted the status of UN observatory in 2004.

ASF France Mission in Nigeria:

Active in Nigeria for almost a decade, ASF France is currently implementing with its local partners, the National Human Rights Commission, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and Access to Justice, a project on promoting international human rights standards on death penalty issues named SALI: Saving Lives. Within the context of this project, ASF France and its partners provide free legal assistance, conduct trainings, and organize awareness and sensitization activities. ASF France also works on the menace of torture and other justice related issues in Nigeria.

Job Title: Finance and Administrative Officer

Location: Abuja

Job description:

Under the supervision of the Head of Office of ASF France in Nigeria, the Finance and Admin Officer holds responsibility for the overall financial and administrative management (accounting and reporting) of the ASF France programme in Nigeria. The role will involve working closely with the Head of Office in Nigeria and the Finance Manager in ASF France Headquarters to ensure financial transparency.

Overall objectives and responsibilities

• Manage a transparent and accurate financial accounting system in line with local laws and regulations.
• Support the Head of Office in planning and budgeting for all financial aspects of the programme.
• Accurate financial reporting to donors.

Financial Accounting

• Ensure that proper financial procedures and systems are operated and maintained throughout the organisation.
• Responsible for all local accounting of all programmes
• Set up, establish and monitor internal controls for all ASF France activities
• Maintain a cash forecasting system to ensure that adequate funds are available to meet the working requirements of the organisation
• Monitor on-going levels of expenditure on individual programmes against budget lines, and provide timely advice on likely favourable or adverse variance.
• Reconcile all bank accounts, petty cash and cash floats
• Ensure proper processing of payroll for ASF France Nigeria national staff and consultants.

Financial Reporting

• Ensure compliance with ASF France policies and guidelines and donor requirements.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations in respect of financial and other matters (e.g. Registration, pension, taxation and labour laws).
• Support the Head of Office in providing donors with all necessary financial and other information when requested.
• Prepare budgets, amendments and forecasts in collaboration with the Head of Office.
• Prepare donor financial reports in line with donor reporting requirements.

Administration

• Ensure all national staff understand the processes for financial activity within ASF France
• Stay abreast of ASF France registration and legal status requirements.
• Maintain good communication with ASF France Finance Manager at the Headquarters.
• Provide administrative support to human resource management e.g. drafting contract and managing leave schedules.
• Undertake procurement for the programme following ASF France guidelines
• Be flexible in supporting the organisation in any other task/duty that is necessary to the programme.

Person Specification

Essential

• Accounting or finance-related degree and/or fully qualified member of a recognized accounting professional association e.g ICAN, ACCA (relevant experience will be considered).
• Demonstrable understanding and experience of finance management within an NGO
• 3 years relevant work experience
• Experience of financial reporting to institutional bodies
• Familiarity with compliance systems (eg project donor requirements)
• Experience of providing Human Resource support to an organisation
• Strong communication skills, with excellent written and spoken English
• Confident and proficient in the use of MS office with advanced excel proficiency
• Ability to establish strong working relationships with colleagues from different functions and cultures
• Experience and ability to adopt a flexible approach to managing and prioritizing a high workload and multiple tasks
• Experience of proactively identifying and addressing issues.

Terms & Conditions

• This position is an initial 1-year contract with a 3 month probationary period
• Typical working hours are 8am 5pm Monday to Friday

Application Closing Date

27th September, 2013

Method of Application

To apply: Send a resume and cover letter to: office.nigeria@avocatssansfrontieres-france.org

Kindly indicateApplication-Finance and Administration Officerin the subject of the email

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TTC Mobile Limited Vacancy : Front Office/Customer Care

TTC Mobile Limited  requires Applications  from suitable candidates for our client, a major player in the IT/Telecoms industry on Front Office/Customer Care

Job Title: Front Office/Customer Care

Locations: Lagos

Description

• Must be degree qualified
• Must be female within 25 to 30 years of age.
• Must have good communication, interpersonal, telephone and marketing skills
• Must be a fast learner, adaptable and ready to pick up new techniques
• Have good interpersonal and communication skills.

Application Closing Date

25th September, 2013

Mode of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send CVs to: recruitment@ttcmobileworld.com using Job Title as the subject of the email

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