Monday, April 22, 2013

Jobs At The British Council


British Council Vacancies in Nigeria
The British Council is looking for a suitably qualified and experienced individual to fill the post of Temporary Project Officer. Job Title: Temporary Project Officer – Lagos
Purpose of job:
To support the achievement of country plan objectives in Nigeria by delivering examinations To support the direct and indirect delivery of a portfolio of large scale and local projects, increasingly through partnership , to meet the British Council’s objectives and targets and partner expectations in Nigeria To support a network of internal and external service providers and partners to meet all project targets.

Context and environment: (e.g. dept description, region description, organogram)

The post will involve supporting large scale projects in Nigeria under the supervision of the Project Manager-Schools or other named Project Managers. The post will be based in Lagos and required to work across various project portfolios as necessary.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
In line with EOD and other overarching corporate policies:

Project delivery: To provide support for projects and organise events to a high standard and within deadline. To make arrangements for visitors including booking travel, accommodation and preparing programmes. Financial administration: to provide financial support to the supervising project Manager and other named project managers, including raising of purchase orders, getting quotes from suppliers, tracking payments and correcting mispostings. Scorecard: To administer our monitoring and evaluation tool called Scorecard. Collect and record all data within deadline and according to corporate standards. Marketing and Communications: To provide communication support to internal and external contacts marketing projects where required to the highest standards. Other administrative work: As required.

How to apply:
Please read through the Temp Project Officer Role Profile. Download and complete the Temporary Application Form Project Officer. To help you understand and complete the application form, read through the ‘How to complete the application’ document on the jobs page. Listed within the role profile document, you will find a number of listed ‘behaviours’ and ‘skills and knowledge’. Evidence against those criteria’s will need to be provided in your role application form. To help you understand those criteria’s, we have provided a ‘behaviours’ and ‘generic skills’ dictionary at the top of this page.

Completed application forms should be submitted to Tempapplication@ng.britishcouncil.org by Thursday 2nd May, 2013.


The British Council is looking for a suitably qualified and experienced individual to fill the post of Lagos Exams Assistant. 
Job Title: Exams Assistant
Purpose of job:
To support the achievement of country plan objectives in Nigeria by delivering examinations administration support and customer services. To maintain them at the highest professional standards as set out in the British Council’s EQS (Examination Quality Standards) and by the Examination Board Partners.
Context and environment: (e.g. dept description, region description, organogram)
Customers and enquirers engage with the British Council Nigeria for a number of purposes with the majority being for examinations. Nigeria is the largest British Council exams business in the Sub Saharan Africa region. It administers exams in four subject areas: Schools, Professional/Vocational, Educational on behalf of UK institutions and IELTS. In 2012-13 we will delivered roughly 70,000 exams to 25,000 candidates. The Nigeria team comprises 22 people and are based mainly in Lagos with five in Abuja and four in Port Harcourt.
The SSA region delivers exams in over 20 countries from its offices in 16 of these countries. In 2012, we delivered a quarter of a million exams to over 100k candidates. Growth in the region is robust, but our challenges are many. Nevertheless, Exams teams are making solid gains in our 4 strategic priority areas, namely: improving business performance, improving quality, improving financial compliance and increasing impact.

How to apply:
Please read through the Exam Assistant Role Profile. Download and complete the British Council external application form. To help you understand and complete the application form, read through the ‘How to complete the application’ document on the jobs page. Listed within the role profile document, you will find a number of listed ‘behaviours’ and ‘skills and knowledge’. Evidence against those criteria’s will need to be provided in your role application form. To help you understand those criteria’s, we have provided a ‘behaviours’ and ‘generic skills’ dictionary at the top of this page. Completed application forms should be submitted to JPosts@ng.britishcouncil.org by Thursday 2nd May, 2013


The British Council is looking for a suitably qualified and experienced individual to fill the post of Lagos Exams Officer.
Job Title: Lagos Exams Officer
Purpose of job:
To support Examination Services in Nigeria in delivering IELTS exams and to maintain them at the highest professional standards as set out in the British Council’s EQS (Examination Quality Standards) and by the IELTS Partners.
Context and environment: (e.g. dept description, region description, organogram)
Nigeria Exams is the largest British Council exams business in the Sub Saharan Africa region. It administers exams in four subject areas: Schools, Professional/Vocational, Educational on behalf of UK institutions and IELTS. In 2013-1 we will deliver roughly 75,000 exams to 25,000 candidates. The team comprises 22 people and are based mainly in Lagos with five in Abuja and four in Port Harcourt.
The SSA region delivers exams in over 20 countries from its offices in 16 of these countries. In 2012, we delivered a quarter of a million exams to over 100k candidates. Growth in the region is robust, but our challenges are many. Nevertheless, Exams teams are making solid gains in our 4 strategic priority areas, namely: improving business performance, improving quality, improving financial compliance and increasing impact.
The post holder will join of a team of 3 who administer the growing IELTS businesses ensuring quality and compliance as well as control of income and expenditure to deliver on target. Delivery will be in Lagos with usually two sittings per month. This role will support the delivery of exams in Port Harcourt, Ibadan and other centres as necessary.

How to apply:
Please read through the Exams Officer Role Profile- IELTS. Download and complete the British Council external application form. To help you understand and complete the application form, read through the ‘How to complete the application’ document on the jobs page. Listed within the role profile document, you will find a number of listed ‘behaviours’ and ‘skills and knowledge’. Evidence against those criteria’s will need to be provided in your role application form. To help you understand those criteria’s, we have provided a ‘behaviours’ and ‘generic skills’ dictionary at the top of this page.

Completed application forms should be submitted to HPosts@ng.britishcouncil.org by Thursday 2nd May, 2013.

Only applications received on the British Council application form will be considered and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The British Council is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity and Diversity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.



Surveillance Detection Technician Job at The US Embassy in Abuja
The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is seeking to employ suitable and qualified candidates for the position of Surveillance Detection Technician in Regional Security Office.
Job Description United States Mission Abuja
Vacancy Announcement
No. 2013-022 B Date: April 18, 2013 Ref: A56005
Subject: (CORRECTED VERSION) SURVEILLANCE DETECTION TECHNICIAN
Location: ABUJA – REGIONAL SECURITY OFFICE (RSO)
Applicability: ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates
POSITION TITLE: Surveillance Detection Technician – FSN-05/FP-09
OPENING DATE: April 18, 2013
CLOSING DATE: May 01, 2013
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
SALARY: OR – Ordinarily Resident–N1,651,315 p.a.
(Starting basic salary)
Position Grade: FSN-05
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid
in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.

NOTE: ALL NOT ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE
REQUIRED WORK AND RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR
CONSIDERATION.


BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:
Responsible for compilation of individual reports from Surveillance Detection (SD) team
members in a standard format including the input of SD sighting reports and images into
an automated data processing database; retrieving/extracting data from reports; regularly
reviewing reports to identify trends, patterns, events, occurrences, frequency of sightings
and preparing appropriate reports for the RSO’s review. Compose daily crime reports
from open source news. Assist in developing and facilitating training for SD team
members and other members of the RSO section. Assist with Embassy drills, official
functions and other events as directed by the RSO. Conduct field work and act as a
mobile patrol officer as directed by the SD Coordinator. Act as the SD Coordinator when
the SD Coordinator is on leave or performing other duties.
To obtain a copy of this announcement please visit our Mission websites at:
http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/about_the_us_mission.html

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
NOTE: All applicants MUST address each selection criterion detailed below with
specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion or the application will
not be considered.
1. Completion of Secondary school is required.
2. Minimum of three years in a professional office setting and computer data entry
experience is required.
3. Level III (Good working knowledge) Speaking/Writing in English is required.
4. Must have skills in Microsoft (Word, Excel & Access) with typing speed of 50WPM.
5. Must have basic knowledge of local security issues.
6. Must be able to type reports, analyze and manage raw data as it pertains to
surveillance detection operation.

SELECTION PROCESS
When fully qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S.
Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically
address the required qualifications above in the application.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status
in determining successful candidacy.
2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
3. Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs
Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report
are not eligible to apply.
4. Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment
(FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar
days of their employment.
5. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are
ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their
employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed
(WAE) work schedule.

HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants for this position MUST submit the following, or the application
will not be considered:
1. Application for US Federal Employment (DS-174); or a current resume or curriculum
vitae that provides the same information as a DS-174; plus.
2. Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form
DD-214 with their application.
3. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned)
that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
4. A type-written and signed application letter specifically applying for this position,
and addressing the minimum requirements as advertised. Please reference the job
title and announcement number on the application letter.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:
Embassy of the United States of America
Human Resources Office
Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive
Central District Area
Abuja.
Or submit to HRNigeria@state.gov
POINT OF CONTACT:
Tel: 09-461-4000 Ext 4280
DEFINITIONS
1. US Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) – For purposes of receiving a
preference in hiring for a qualified position, an EFM who meets the following criteria:
US Citizen; and,
EFM (see above) at least 18 years old; and,
Listed on the travel orders of a direct-hire Foreign, Civil, or uniformed service
member assigned to or stationed abroad with a USG agency that is under COM
authority, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and either:
1. Resides at the sponsoring employee’s or uniformed service member’s post
of assignment abroad or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan;
or
2. Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA)
location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2.
2. EFM: An individual related to a US Government employee in one of the following
ways:
Spouse;
Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is
incapable of self-support. The term shall include, in addition to natural offspring,
stepchildren and adopted children and those under legal guardianship of the
employee or the spouse when such children are expected to be under such legal
guardianship until they reach 21 years of age and when dependent upon and
normally residing with the guardian.
3. Member of Household (MOH) – An individual who accompanies a direct-hire
Foreign, Civil, or uniformed service member permanently assigned or stationed at a U.S.
Foreign Service post or establishment abroad, or at an office of the American Institute in
Taiwan. An MOH is:
Not an EFM; and,
Not on the travel orders of the sponsoring employee; and,
Has been officially declared by the sponsoring USG employee to the COM as part
of his/her household.
A MOH is under COM authority and may include a parent, unmarried partner, other
relative or adult child who falls outside the Department’s current legal and statutory
definition of family member. A MOH does not have to be a US Citizen.
4. Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who:
Is not a citizen of the host country; and,
Does not ordinarily reside (OR, see below) in the host country; and,
Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws; and,
Has a US Social Security Number (SSN).
NOR employees are compensated under a GS or FS salary schedule, not under the LCP.
5. Ordinarily Resident (OR) – A Foreign National or US citizen who:
Is locally resident; and,
Has legal, permanent resident status within the host country; and,
Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.
EFMs without US Social Security Numbers are also OR. All OR employees, including
US citizens, are compensated in accordance with the LCP.
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: May 01, 2013
The U.S. Mission in Nigeria provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable
treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color religion, sex,
national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual
orientation. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment
opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement
programs.
The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have
been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation.
Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate
grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts
for relief.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Drafted: HR: GNguyen
Approval: D/HRO: NTomanovic-Bohne
Cleared: FMO: TFritz
Approval: RSO: DRupp

Visit American Embassy site for more information



Jobs in Lagos for a Sales & Marketing Manager
Growth in Value Alliance (GV Alliance) Partners is a business advisory and market intelligence services firm. Our objectives are to assist organizations to achieve their growth aspirations by providing market intelligence, strategy formulation and implementation expertise and business operation improvement skills.
GVA Partners is recruiting to fill:

Job Title: Sales & Marketing Manager
Location:
Lagos
Qualifications:
  • Minimum of a First Degree.
  • Higher educational qualifications would be an added advantage (MBA Preferred).
  • Approximately 7 to 10 years relevant experience in an upwardly mobile environment.
Responsibilities:
  • Sell the Company’s products and services to potential customers.
  • Sell the Company’s technology solution directly to pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical companies.
  • Work with the Country Sales Manager to coordinate marketing, customer services.
  • Represent the Company at events and trade meetings to market its products.
  • Manage the Company’s relationship with Industry.
  • Develop and co-ordinate the operation of the Sales department by establishing territories, goals and quotas for Sales Assistants.
  • Resolve customers’ complaints on marketing sales and service.
  • Carry out and review market analyses to determine customer needs, sales volume potential and pricing schedules that will meet the Company’s goals.
Requirements:
  • At least 3 years hands-on experience in institutional and consultative Sales, B2B management and Market development function very essential.
  • Good negotiation and persuasion skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Good communication (verbal and written) skills.
  • Good supervisory skills working with suppliers & 3rd parties
  • Brand promise delivery skills.
  • Excellent presentation skills with ability to prepare RFP/Bid and possession of good information technology skills.
  • Good account & relationship management skills.
  • Experience in solutions sales and development is an added advantage.
  • Previously negotiated sales contract in excess of N30m.
  • Required Skills and Competencies
  • Ability to take initiative and be self driven.
  • Good analytical and numerate skills.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should apply to: recruitment@gvapartners.com  and   contact@gvapartners.com  kindly state the role being applied for.

Application Deadline 26th April, 2013.


Guardian Newspaper Job Vacancies
Our Client, a major player In the manufactunng and sales of pharmaceutlcal products wishes to strengthen its team for the emerging opportunities and therefore wishes to recruit the following:

Job Title: Brand Manager
Job Type Full Time
Location Lagos
Job Field Sales/Marketing
JOB DESCRIPTION
Sell, Market and Train the Sales Team
Prepare and Implement annual marketing plan for the products
Plan, organize and Monitor assignments, activities and projects in a timely manner to achieve required Objectives.
Collect, Evaluate & Interpret Internal and External market information / data to assist
the company department and in appraising the effectiveness of the Marketing Plan.
SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
Pharmacist with at least 2 years experience in managerial position in a Pharmaceutical Company
Good leadership skills
Ability to think out of the box
M.B.A is an added advantage.
Must Possess strong people and Leadership Skills
Excellent organizational Skills

Job Title: Business Development Manager
Job Type Full Time
Location Lagos
Job Field Sales/Marketing
JOB DESCRIPTION
Develop business plans and sales strategy for the territory that ensures sales goals and profitability.
Prepare action plans by individuals as well as by the team for effective search of sales leads and prospects.
Responsible for the performance, coaching, reward and development of the sales team in your territory.
Maintain accurate records of all sales and activity reports submitted by the sales team

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
Pharmacist with at least 2 years experience in managerial position in a Pharmaceutical Company
Must Possess strong people and Leadership Skills
Ability to think out of the box
M.B.A is an added advantage.
Excellent organizational Skills
Good leadership skills

How to Apply
Qualified candidates should send their detailed C.V and application letters to the address below within one(1) week from the date of publication.
The Advertiser,
Advert No. 2049
Guardian Newspapers Ltd.
Oshodi/Apapa Expressway,
P.M.B. 1217
Oshodi, Lagos


Jobs for Optometrists at Me Cure Healthcare Limited Lagos
Each day our centers serve hundreds of patients in need of medical imaging and other diagnostic procedures. Physicians refer their patients to MHL because we offer exceptional quality in pathological, clinical services,
images and diagnoses - which are critical to determining your care and treatment. Patients choose MHL because we offer compassionate care and convenience.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Optometrist
Location:
Lagos
Qualifications and Requirements:
  • Doctor of Optometry (O.D)
  • 2 years experience
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Responsibilities:
  • Communicating with patients to get detailed case histories;
  • Examining the eyes of patients of all ages to detect signs of injury, disease, abnormality or vision defects;
  • Checking for signs and symptoms of general health conditions (e.g. Diabetes);
  • Offering help and advice for patients choosing frames and lenses;
  • Writing referral communications to doctors;
  • Liaising with other medical practitioners and sometimes sharing the care of patients with chronic ophthalmic conditions;
  • Meeting sales targets with regard to selling spectacles or contact lenses;
  • Using specialist equipment for diagnosis and testing;
  • Issuing prescriptions for spectacles or contact lenses;
  • Fitting and checking prescribed lenses in order to correct vision defects;
  • Offering advice and reassurance about vision-related matters;

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send CV to: hr@mecure.com.ng using job title as the subject of the email
Application Deadline 26th April, 2013.

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