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Petronomics Limited Fresh Job Recruitment (5 Positions)

Petronomics Learning and Development has been relied upon by industry practitioners and their advisors for its building Logoof competence over the years. Given our pedigree, it is no surprise that we are trusted provider of superior intellectual resource pool that leading industry practitioners approach to bridge competency gap in the industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Manager, Quality Assurance

Locations: Lagos/Agbara

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate all activities of the in line quality control laboratory
  • Maintain a safe working environment
  • Ensure necessary safety kits are in place and out to use
  • Liaise with QA to ensure regular calibration of all in line rapid measuring instruments and their correlation with reference instruments
  • Ensure prompt feedback to the line operators on quality deviations for corrective actions during processing operations in all the plants in the factory, etc

Requirements

  • A minimum of first degree or equivalent in Food Technology, Biochemistry, Industry chemistry or related discipline (Msc/MBA is an added advantage)
  • Minimum of 8-10 working experience in a manufacturing company
  • Must have been a Manager in same role(not assistance or deputy)

Application Closing Date
12th July, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s to: uwaifo.imafidon@thepetronomics.com with the subject as Manager, Quality Assurance

 

Job Title: Sales Executive (Sport Shop)

Location: Lagos
Slot: 5

Responsibilities

  • Knowledge of retail marketing, including current fashions and FMCG trends.
  • Ability to maximize a retail stores profits whilst minimizing costs.
  • Excellent customer care standards.
  • Ability to identify a customers needs, satisfy it and then close a sale with the various merchandise in the outlet.
  • Deliver retail and customer service activities within to optimise and exceed sales targets, profitability and customer satisfaction in conjunction with the Online retail & Stock manager
  • Develop and manage the Online Shop whilst also being innovative with regards to marketing campaigns.
  • Manage payment systems in accordance with company procedures and policies, at all times with staff and customer safety as the uppermost priority.
  • Organise and dispatch daily customer orders. Manage refunds and returned items.
  • Respond to telephone and internet queries and ensure effective communication is taken and maintain customer service levels

Key Competencies:

  • Team Working and Personal Impact
  • Managing the Customer Relationship
  • Planning and Control
  • Communication and Influencing
  • Attention to Detail
  • Leading Others

Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years experience working in a retail environment.
  • Working knowledge of stock control management.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and relationship management.

Application Closing Date
13th July, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s to:uwaifo.imafidon@thepetronomics.com with the subject as Sales Executive (Sport Shop).

Note: Mails without proper subject matter, will not be treated.

 

 

Job Title: Purchase Officer

Location: Lagos
Slot: 2

Job Descriptions
Operational activities:

  • Purchasing of goods and services against lowest cost possible within technical & safety specifications and local legislation.
  • Compose purchase orders.
  • Check and register invoices against Purchasing order and other documents in Purchase register/system as specified in the Purchasing procedures.
  • Register and process complete approved purchase requisitions upon receive.
  • Prepare comparison of quotes and submit to respective department/manager for approval.
  • Advice suppliers abroad with remittance details received from accounts payable.
  • Monitor the performance of suppliers and provide reports to the Group Procurement Manager.
  • Conduct any other assignment related to the job as assigned by GMD.

Logistics:

  • Follow up with supplier, freight forwarders, agents and end receiver to ensure that all orders are delivered on time.

Reporting:

  • Deliver monthly reports and management information
  • Provide purchase status reports to internal clients

Requirements

  • A good graduate Degree
  • Minimum of 2-4 years cognate experience with a technical purchasing position
  • Good IT and coordination skills
  • Demonstrate high integrity and build great relationship with internal and external environment

Application Closing Date
13th July, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s to:uwaifo.imafidon@thepetronomics.com with the subject as Purchase Officer.

Note:
 Kindly be aware that mails without proper subject matter, will not be treated.

 

 

Job Title: Account Executive

Location: Lagos

Job Description

Ability to prepare:

  • Open and keep ledger account
  • Cash flow statement
  • P & L account
  • Balance sheet
  • Analyse financial statements
  • All work related to account e.g interface with customer on Financial issue, bank reconciliation etc
  • Have inclination towards customer service and marketing.

Qualifications

  • B.Sc or HND in Accounting
  • Must be a qualified accountant
  • 3 to 5 year experiences

Requirements:

  • Good command of English
  • Self motivated and result oriented
  • Passionate and knowledgeable and competent
  • Good dress sense
  • Enterprising ability
  • Creativity and organization
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Excellent leadership abilities
  • Analytical, decision-making and management skills
  • Ability to develop lasting professional relationships with clients
  • Strong speaking skills

Application Closing Date 
13th July, 2016.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s to:uwaifo.imafidon@thepetronomics.com with the subject as Account Executive

Note: Kindly be aware that mails without proper subject matter, will not be treated.

 

 

Job Title: Manager, Visa Services

Location: Lagos

Job Description

  • The Manager, Visa Services is responsible for visa application, assistance and advisory.

Responsibilities

  • Assists applicants during the process of applying by providing information on visa types and recommending visa procedures
  • Provides prospective applicants with information on general visa procedures and regulations on a wide array of visa enquiries
  • Sending issued visas to customer
  • Assess applications for migration and/or temporary entry to various countries in accordance with their immigration law and policy
  • Provide administrative support to the Visa Department
  • Provide protocol & passages service at embassies, airports, visa application centers and at locations as may be required on the job.
  • Maintain cordial relationships with embassies and visa application centers key officers.
  • Ensure visas applications turn out successful & necessary visa granted as requested.
  • Obtains client information by answering telephone calls; interviewing clients; verifying information.
  • Determine eligibility by comparing client information to requirements.
  • Establish policies by entering client information; confirming pricing.
  • Inform clients about visa application processes by explaining procedures; answering questions; providing information.
  • Maintain communication equipment by reporting problems.
  • Compiling visa process reports and reporting via reporting lines.
  • Accomplish sales and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
  • Ensure reports of operations are collated & send to Head of Operation as at when due.
  • Liaise with Finance Unit to ensure payments for sought services are paid for on time.
  • Submit visa applications and collect passports and visa application documents, where applicable on behalf of our customers
  • Consult on general travels & visa procurement for travel agents.
  • Schedule appointment with embassies for visa application purposes.
  • Ensure visa unit is abreast of any change/update in visa/immigration process at what embassy and visa centre.
  • Other duties and all reasonable directions as outlined by Line Manager

Skills and Requirements

  • People management
  • Strong communication – verbal, presentational and written
  • Knowledge of aviation industry
  • Business management
  • Relationship management – internal to the organisation and external
  • Organisational skills
  • Leadership and motivational skills
  • First degree in any Social Sciences or Business Management course

Application Closing Date 
8th July, 2016.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s to:uwaifo.imafidon@thepetronomics.com using the subject (Manager, Visa Services). Kindly note email without proper subject will not be considered at all.

 

 

Solidarites International (SI) Fresh Job Recruitment (6 Positions)

Solidarites International (SI) has not been active in Nigeria in the past and therefore has a limited experience in the country. SI sent a first exploratory team in Nigeria (North-Eastern States) for three weeks in April. A continued presence of senior managers has been maintained since mid-May in Borno state and Abuja. Additionally, SI registration in Nigeria is ongoing with the help of a local lawyer.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

 

Job Title: Head of Mission

Locations: Abuja, Maiduguri (if possible, accessible areas of the north-western states (Yobe, Borno, Adamawa, Gombe)
Duration: 6 months
Starting Date: 15th July, 2016.

About the Mission

  • Solidarités International (SI) has not been active in Nigeria in the past and therefore has a limited experience in the country. SI sent a first exploratory team in Nigeria (North-Eastern States) for three weeks in April. A continued presence of senior managers has been maintained since mid-May in Borno state and Abuja. Additionally, SI registration in Nigeria is ongoing with the help of a local lawyer.

Organization of the Mission

  • The mission has one coordination based in Abuja, composed of one Head of Mission, one administrative coordinator and one program coordinator.
  • The project will be based in Maiduguri and implemented by an expatriate project manager, with a field coordinator, as well as a one month support from a MEAL coordinator.
  • The support team will be composed in Maiduguri of one administrator and one logistic coordinator.

About the Job

  • The Head of Mission is the Solidarités International official representative in a country, or in an part of a country according to the cut-out decided.
  • S/He is in charge of the smooth running of the mission.
  • S/He proposes mission strategy, according to the geopolitical and humanitarian context, and ensures its implementation once it has been validated.
  • S/He monitors projects, ensuring that they are progressing in accordance with the Solidarités International charter and complying with internal and contractual procedures.
  • S/He mobilizes the material and financial resources necessary for the programs to run effectively and supervises the administration of these resources.
  • S/He coordinates the teams in place and ensures their security on the mission.
  • S/He is the direct liaison for Solidarités International HQ.

Specific Context of the Post

  • SI three folded operational strategy is divided has been thought to adapt to changing context and access. It will balance a direct intervention in accessible areas (Maiduguri city) and remote operations through a network of collaborators in non-covered outer LGAs, with potential ad hoc movements from the expatriates on site, would security conditions allow it.
  • This strategy takes into consideration access constraints, security restrictions, logistics issues and sensitivity of the different stakeholders.
  • In this opening and operationalization phase, the Head of Mission will anchor SI presence in Nigeria along 3 priorities:
  • Supervise and frame the implementation of the first round of operations in Borno state, according to SI humanitarian standards. The head of mission will specifically guarantee the inclusiveness and community participatory approach of the intervention.
  • Develop the access and outreach of SI teams in non-covered areas of Borno State, including through relations and negotiations with all stakeholders.
  • Development of SI visibility and representation within coordination platforms, clusters and the donor community.
  • The head of mission will have to readjust the operational strategy according to contextual evolutions, and maintain a strong internal coordination with SI mission in Cameroun (Yaounde and Northern Cameroun) and representation in Chad (Ndjamena), with the aim to jointly develop a regional humanitarian strategy.

Your Profile
Education and experience:

  • Post graduate level in Humanitarian Project Management and/or Political Science
  • Minimum 2 years of experience as Head of Mission
  • Previous experience as Field Coordinator desirable
  • Experience in mission opening and emergency context highly desirable

Knowledge and Technical Skills:

  • Expertise on humanitarian access management is a prerequisite
  • Good knowledge on project management cycle, from the design to the monitoring
  • Good and proven writing and spoke English are required

Transferable Skills:

  • Transferable skills in program appreciated
  • Good knowledge and experience of the Chad Lake basin area appreciated

Qualities:

  • Representation, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Anticipation, decision taking and initiative capacities
  • Great work capacity and stress management
  • Capacity to work in complex and volatile environments

Abuja Living Conditions

  • Abuja is the federal capital of Nigeria. It is located in the center of Nigeria in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Climate is classified as tropical wet and dry with a warm rainy season from April to October and a hot dry season between November and March.
  • Accommodation in Abuja is in hotel with internet access, restaurant, AC, hot water and laundry service. There is no office for the moment, but work can be done from the hotel or in one of the several quiet bars with internet access present in town.
  • The level of security threat is very limited in Abuja and the city does not experience the same issues than other Nigerian urban areas. Main risks are road accident, due to driving fast and not very disciplined, and malaria. Criminality is very low and expatriate community is not identified as a specific target.
  • Humanitarian sector being small in Abuja, humanitarian expatriate life is limited, but on the other hand, external social life can be very pleasant thanks to the low security threat and the presence of several restaurants, bars, parks, clubs, gym and pools.

We Offer
SI will offer you:

  • A salaried post: according to experience from 2300 euros gross per month, plus 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly, and a monthly Per Diem of 750 USD.
  • Social and medical cover: Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which reimburses all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2016.

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

Note: The vacancy may close before the deadline. Thank you for your comprehension

 

 

Job Title: Nigeria – Program Coordinator

Locations: Abuja/Maiduguri
Desired start date: 15/07/2016 (subject to funding)
Duration of the mission: 7 months

Organization of the Mission

  • The mission has one coordination based in Abuja, composed of one Head of Mission, one administrative coordinator and one program coordinator.
  • The project will be based in Maiduguri and implemented by an expatriate project manager, with a field coordinator, as well as a one month support from a MEAL coordinator.
  • The support team will be composed in Maiduguri of one administrator and one logistic coordinator.

About the Job

  • The program coordinator contributes to the development of SI strategy by proposing sector-based strategies for the whole activities.
  • He/she specifically the guarantor of the quality and suitability of proposed technical approaches and ensures the appropriateness between SI’s activities and general objectives and needs of the population.
  • He/she coordinates the project cycle and more particularly the operational monitoring of programs implemented in the intervention country.
  • He/she contributes to the capitalization process and the improvement of Solidarités International methods and techniques.

Specific Context of the Position

  • General objective of the project: To protect livelihood and prevent deterioration of food and nutrition security for the most vulnerable households of Maiduguri
  • Specific objective of the project: To improve access to basic needs (food, NFI and shelter) and access to basic WASH services for the most vulnerable households in Maiduguri’s host communities affected by the conflict in North East Nigeria.
  • The organization of the program: the program will be divided into three sectors of intervention: A WASH component including the upgrade of existing water points, the construction of latrines through PHAST methodology and Hygiene promotion activities. The second part of the intervention consists in multipurpose cash based assistance for vulnerable households (including identification of SAM cases and referrals). Finally the program include a cholera contingency component.
  • Teams and tasks: the program coordinator is not managing any international staff but will be the functional link of the project manager based in Maiduguri and managed by the field coordinator. The program coordinator will support the project manager during the opening of the project “Improvement of Access to Basic Needs for the most vulnerable households in Maiduguri’s Crisis Affected Communities”. Moreover if funding is available to cover interventions outside of Maiduguri the program coordinator will also be in charge of supervising the projects. No National staff either. In the meantime, the program coordinator will conduct assessments in areas where SI is not currently working in order to develop the mission and submit proposals to institutional donors.

Your Profile

  • Education: Project Management and/or WaSH or Foods Security background.
  • Experience: Work in Remote set up, Developing country strategy and programing & mission opening
  • Technical skills and knowledge: Experience in Livelihoods, Cash based assistance, Experience in WASH programs
  • Transferable skills: Proposal writing, Assessment
  • Languages: English mandatory
  • Other desirable qualities: unstable security conditions in Maiduguri, ability to adapt and work under pressure

We Offer
SI will offer you:

  • A salaried post: according to experience from 2000 euros gross per month, plus 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly, and a monthly Per Diem of 750 USD.
  • Social and medical cover: Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which reimburses all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.
  • Vacation: During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of one break every three months. For a one-year assignment, the expatriate will have a 7-day break during the 3rd and the 9th month (with 500 euros allocated by Solidarités).
  • He or she will also be entitled to go back to his or her home country for a 14-day period after six months spent on the mission (Solidarités will cover travel costs).

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2016.

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

Note: The vacancy may close before the deadline. Thank you for your comprehension

 

Job Title: Nigeria – Program Manager

Locations: Abuja/Maiduguri
Desired Start Date: 15/07/2016
Duration of the Mission: 7 months (subject to funding)

Organization of the Mission

  • The mission has one coordination based in Abuja, composed of one Head of Mission, one administrative coordinator and one program coordinator.
  • The project will be based in Maiduguri and implemented by an expatriate project manager, with a field coordinator, as well as a one month support from a MEAL coordinator.
  • The support team will be composed in Maiduguri of one administrator and one logistic coordinator.

About the Job
The program manager is responsible for implementing and achieving the objectives defined in the operation proposals.

  • (S)he is responsible for overseeing operational teams assigned to the program.
  • (S)he guarantees the good performance and the quality of the program(s) implemented, and, where appropriate, proposes adjustments or developments to ensure relevance.

Specific Context of the Position:

  • General objective of the project: To protect livelihood and prevent deterioration of food and nutrition security for the most vulnerable households of Maiduguri
  • Specific objective of the project: To improve access to basic needs (food, NFI and shelter) and access to basic WASH services for the most vulnerable households in Maiduguri’s host communities affected by the conflict in North East Nigeria.
  • The organization of the program: the program will be divided into three sectors of intervention: A WASH component including the upgrade of existing water points, the construction of latrines through PHAST methodology and Hygiene promotion activities.
  • The second part of the intervention consists in multipurpose cash based assistance for vulnerable households (including identification of SAM cases and referrals). Finally the program includes a cholera contingency component.
  • Teams and tasks: the project manager will managed a team composed of one national project manager assistant, one WASH team leader, who will manage 1 watsan officer and 6 hygiene and sanitation officers, and 1 cash and nutrition team leader who will manage 5 community mobilizers and 1 database agent.
  • The project manager will be in charge of implementing the “Improvement of Access to Basic Needs for the most vulnerable households in Maiduguri’s Crisis Affected Communities” project

Your Profile

  • Education: project Management and/or WaSH or Foods Security background.
  • Experience: Experience in Wash and/or cash based assistance projects
  • Technical skills and knowledge: Livelihoods, Cash based assistance (better if knowledge on smart cards),WASH
  • Transferable skills: project management, reporting
  • Languages: English mandatory

Other Desirable Qualities:

  • Unstable security conditions in Maiduguri, ability to adapt and work under pressure

We Offer
SI will offer you:

  • A salaried post: according to experience from 1600 euros gross per month, plus 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly, and a monthly Per Diem of 750 USD.
  • Social and medical cover: Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which reimburses all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.
  • Vacation: During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of one break every three months. For a one-year assignment, the expatriate will have a 7-day break during the 3rd and the 9th month (with 500 euros allocated by Solidarités).
  • He or she will also be entitled to go back to his or her home country for a 14-day period after six months spent on the mission (Solidarites will cover travel costs).

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2016.

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

Note: The vacancy may close before the deadline. Thank you for your comprehension

 

 

Job Title: Nigeria – Logistics Coordinator

Location: Maiduguri, with frequent commuting to Abuja
Starting Date: 01/08/2016 (subject to funding)
Duration: 7 Months
Contact: Pauline CARTERY, Recruitment & Follow Up Officer

Organization of the Mission

  • The mission has one coordination based in Abuja, composed of one Head of Mission, one administrative coordinator and one program coordinator.
  • The project will be based in Maiduguri and implemented by an expatriate project manager, with a field coordinator, as well as a one month support from a MEAL coordinator.
  • The support team will be composed in Maiduguri of one administrator and one logistic coordinator.

About the Job

  • The logistics coordinator pilot logistics activities of the mission to ensure the smooth running of SI programs in the country.
  • He ensures the implementation of SI procedures and logistics tools on the mission and ensure their compliance and their proper use.
  • He helps define the mission strategy, drafting and design projects necessary means and activities SI.
  • He supports the head of mission in the operational safety.
  • He is the referent on the mission and the link between headquarters and the mission for any issue related to logistics.

Specific context of the post:

  • SI three folded operational strategy is divided has been thought to adapt to changing context and access. It will balance a direct intervention in accessible areas (Maiduguri city) and remote operations through a network of collaborators in non-covered outer LGAs, with potential ad hoc movements from the expatriates on site, would security conditions allow it.
  • This strategy takes into consideration access constraints, security restrictions, logistics issues and sensitivity of the different stakeholders.
  • In this opening and operationalization phase, the Logistic coordinator will be based in Maiduguri with frequent movements to Abuja, and will aim at managing both the support to the ongoing in Maiduguri, and the set up of a coordination base in Abuja. This challenging mission will focus on three priorities:
    • In strong relation with PMs and with the field coordinator, manage and implement the purchase plan for Borno’s intervention
    • In strong relation with the Head of mission, design and implement the logistic and security setup of the mission, with a focus on the identification of national collaborators profiles.
    • Anticipate and prepare the logistic scale up of the mission for a second phase, with a prioritization put on the recruitment of national senior managers.
  • The Logistic coordinator will have the direct support of the head of mission, field coordinator and administrative coordinator, in the conduction of the above-mentioned priorities in a limited timeframe. Additional ad hoc support may be considered.

Your Profile
Education and Experience:

  • Technical education or significant experience in the logistic sector
  • Previous experience as a Log coordinator (1 year) a prerequisite
  • Previous experience as a base log manager (1 year) a prerequisite
  • Experience in mission opening, preferably within SI, appreciated

Knowledge and Technical Skills:

  • Expertise on local procurement
  • Good and proven writing and spoke English are required

Transferable Skills:

  • Transferable skills in program appreciated
  • Knowledge and experience of the Chad Lake basin area appreciated

Qualities:

  • Multi-project support experience
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Skill transfer ability highly appreciated
  • Anticipation and self-organization capacities
  • Great work capacity and stress management
  • Capacity to work in complex and volatile environments

We Offer
SI will offer you:

  • A salaried post: according to experience from 2000 euros gross per month, plus 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly, and a monthly Per Diem of 750 USD.
  • Social and medical cover: Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which reimburses all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks.
  • Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2016.

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

Note: The vacancy may close before the deadline. Thank you for your comprehension

 

Job Title: Field Coordinator – Maiduguri

Locations: Maiduguri, with frequent commuting to Abuja
Starting Date: 1st August, 2016. (subject to funding)
Duration: 7 months

Organization of the Mission

  • The mission has one coordination based in Abuja, composed of one Head of Mission, one administrative coordinator and one program coordinator.
  • The project will be based in Maiduguri and implemented by an expatriate project manager, with a field coordinator, as well as a one month support from a MEAL coordinator.
  • The support team will be composed in Maiduguri of one administrator and one logistic coordinator.

About to Job

  • The Field Coordinator has the role of delegated Head of Mission for a region of a country in which Solidarités International intervenes.
  • He/she proposes a regional strategy according to the geopolitical and humanitarian context, and ensures its implementation once validated.
  • He/she checks and ensures that projects are carried out in accordance with the Solidarités International charter, respecting all internal and contractual procedures
  • He/she mobilizes the material and financial resources necessary for programs to run smoothly, and supervises resource management.
  • He/she coordinates the teams in place and is responsible for their security in his/her assigned zone.
  • He/she is the Head of Mission’s direct contact and representative.

Specific Context of the Post

  • SI three folded operational strategy is divided has been thought to adapt to changing context and access. It will balance a direct intervention in accessible areas (Maiduguri city) and remote operations through a network of collaborators in non-covered outer LGAs, with potential ad hoc movements from the expatriates on site, would security conditions allow it.
  • This strategy takes into consideration access constraints, security restrictions, logistics issues and sensitivity of the different stakeholders.
  • In this opening and operationalization phase, the Field coordinator will anchor SI presence in Nigeria along 3 priorities:
  • Supervise the overall implementation of SI activities in Borno state : Maiduguri and remote LGAs. At this stage, a direct and day to day facilitation support towards program teams is expected .
  • Develop an extensive access and security apparel allowing a tight management of teams movements and frame of operations.
  • Develop SI visibility and acceptance within served local communities and within coordination platforms.
  • The Field Coordinator will have – in strong cooperation with the Head of Mission – to readjust the operational strategy according to contextual evolutions, and be able to shift the intervention frame quickly.

Your Profile
Education and experience:

  • Post graduate level in Humanitarian Project Management and/or Political Science
  • Previous experience as Field Coordinator (1 year) a prerequisite
  • Experience in mission opening and emergency context highly desirable

Knowledge and technical skills

  • Expertise on humanitarian access management is a desirable
  • Good knowledge on project management cycle, from the design to the monitoring
  • Good and proven writing and spoke English are required

Transferable skills

  • Transferable skills in program appreciated
  • Good knowledge and experience of the Chad Lake basin area appreciated

Qualities:

  • Multi-project supervision skills
  • Representation, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Anticipation, decision taking and initiative capacities
  • Great work capacity and stress management
  • Capacity to work in complex and volatile environments

We Offer
SI will offer you:

  • A salaried post: according to experience from 2000 euros gross per month, plus 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly, and a monthly Per Diem of 750 USD.
  • Social and medical cover: Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which reimburses all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2016.

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

 

 

Job Title: Administrative Coordinator – Nigeria

Location: Abuja, with frequent movements to Maiduguri
Starting Date: 01/08/2016 (subject to funding)
Duration: 3 months, renewable

Organization of the mission

  • The mission has one coordination based in Abuja, composed of one Head of Mission, one administrative coordinator and one program coordinator.
  • The project will be based in Maiduguri and implemented by an expatriate project manager, with a field coordinator, as well as a one month support from a MEAL coordinator.
  • The support team will be composed in Maiduguri of one administrator and one logistic coordinator.

Job Description

  • The administrative coordinator will direct and coordinate all administrative, accounting and financial services associated with the mission.
  • He/she will take part in defining Solidarités International’s human resources policy, and ensure that it is followed.
  • As coordinator, he is responsible for the mission’s financial balance.
  • He/she will monitor adherence to Solidarités administrative procedures and donor procedures as well as to the laws of the country in which intervention is taking place.
  • He/she is the point of reference for the mission, and the link between headquarters and the mission for all administrative matters.

Specific context of the post:

  • SI three folded operational strategy is divided has been thought to adapt to changing context and access. It will balance a direct intervention in accessible areas (Maiduguri city) and remote operations through a network of collaborators in non-covered outer LGAs, with potential ad hoc movements from the expatriates on site, would security conditions allow it.
  • This strategy takes into consideration access constraints, security restrictions, logistics issues and sensitivity of the different stakeholders.
  • In this opening and operationalization phase, the Administrative coordinator will be based in Abuja with frequent movements to Maiduguri. He/She will aim at setting up the overall administrative frame of the mission, with a focus on three initial priorities:
  • Implement all necessaries financial arrangements : bank account opening, cash management procedures, alternative money transfer modalities.
  • Setup and implement the HR frame of the mission, and tightly support the recruitment phase for both program and support departments.
  • Directly support both Maiduguri’s administrative manager and the logistics coordinator in the reaching of their respective objectives.

Your Profile
Education and Experience:

  • Technical education or significant experience in the administrative and financial sector
  • Previous experience as an admin coordinator (1 year) a prerequisite
  • Previous experience as a base admin manager (1 year) a prerequisite
  • Experience in mission opening, preferably within SI, appreciated

Knowledge and Technical Skills:

  • Expertise on bank opening and cash management highly appreciated
  • Good and proven writing and spoke English are required

Transferable Skills:

  • Transferable skills in logistics appreciated
  • Knowledge and experience of the Chad Lake basin area appreciated

Qualities:

  • Multi-project support experience
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Skill transfer ability highly appreciated
  • Anticipation and self-organization capacities
  • Great work capacity and stress management
  • Capacity to work in complex and volatile environments

Abuja Living Conditions:

  • Abuja is the federal capital of Nigeria. It is located in the center of Nigeria in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Climate is classified as tropical wet and dry with a warm rainy season from April to October and a hot dry season between November and March.
  • Accommodation in Abuja is in hotel with internet access, restaurant, AC, hot water and laundry service. There is no office for the moment, but work can be done from the hotel or in one of the several quiet bars with internet access present in town.
  • The level of security threat is very limited in Abuja and the city does not experience the same issues than other Nigerian urban areas. Main risks are road accident, due to driving fast and not very disciplined, and malaria. Criminality is very low and expatriate community is not identified as a specific target.
  • Humanitarian sector being small in Abuja, humanitarian expatriate life is limited, but on the other hand, external social life can be very pleasant thanks to the low security threat and the presence of several restaurants, bars, parks, clubs, gym and pools.

We Offer
SI will offer you:

  • A salaried post: according to experience from 2000 euros gross per month, plus 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly, and a monthly Per Diem of 750 USD.
  • Social and medical cover: Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which reimburses all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2016.

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

Note: The vacancy may close before the deadline. Thank you for your comprehension.

 

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