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Monday 27 February 2017

KPMG Nigeria Tax Graduate Trainees Recruitment

KPMG Professional Services and KPMG Advisory Services are the KPMG member firm in Nigeria. The partners and people have been operating in Nigeria since 1978, providing multidisciplinary professional services to both local and international organizations within the Nigerian business community. Our vision is to build and sustain our reputation as the best firm to work with by ensuring our people, clients and communities achieve their full potential.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Tax Graduate Trainee

Auto Req ID: 9812BR
Location: Lagos

Qualifications and Skills

  • Must be below 26 years old.
  • Have a minimum of 5 O' level credits (including English & Mathematics) in ONE sitting. 
  • Have a minimum of Second Class Upper Division degree at first/ undergraduate degree (please note that OND and HND qualifications will not be considered for this position) .
  • Law graduates must have both a minimum of Second Class Upper Division degree at first/ undergraduate degree and also at Law school .
  • About to complete or completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme.
  • Must not have written the KPMG Graduate Aptitude Test before.
Application closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Note: Only eligible candidates will be shortlisted.

PayConnect Graduate Trainee Recruitment 2017

PayConnect is an innovative Online Lending Service that provides Loans instantly to Individuals, using a proprietary algorithm that automatically aggregates client's bank transactions notification in multiple banks, Bills payment, Call/SMS history and simultaneously analyses Income and spending patterns, then avails loan amount with tenure that uniquely suits each individual. The application process is easy and seamless. Loans on PayConnect do not require Collateral.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Graduate Trainee

Location: 
Abuja

Job Description
  • We seek to employ Graduate Trainees to carry out day to day task.
Requirement
  • Candidates should possess a graduate qualification.
Salary Range
N185,000 - N205,000 Monthly

Application Closing Date

15th March, 2017.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications and CV's to: jobs@payconnect.ng

United Bank for Africa Plc Entry-level Customer Service Officers Recruitment - Oyo

United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) is one of Africa's leading financial institutions, with operations in 19 African countries and 3 global financial centres: London, Paris and New York. From a single country organisation founded in 1949 in Nigeria UBA has grown to become a pan-African provider of financial services with over 11 million customers, through close to 1000 business offices and touch points globally.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Customer Service Officer

Location: Ibadan, South-West
Contract Type: Permanent

Role and Responsibilities
Customer Relations:
  • Ensure proper documentation for all new and existing accounts.
  • Ensure timely opening of new accounts on the system.
  • Engage customers to cross sell bank products and services
  • Support branch sales and service team.
  • Process customer's account opening, transfer, and closure request.
  • Sale to prospective customers UBA's E-banking products (U-Direct, U-Mobile, U-Pay, Prepaid cards,
  • Debit cards), enroll new customers, and resolve related issues.
  • Increase product sales, and customer loyalty by maintaining good client relationship.
  • Branch General Ledger (GL) proofing.
  • Cheque book issuance and maintenance.
Requirements 
Key Skills:
  • Excellent customer service orientation
  • High level of integrity
  • Good verbal & written communication skills
  • Selling skills
  • Focused, Motivated & Results Oriented
  • Paying attention to details
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Fast and error-free processing
  • Strong problem resolution skills
Knowledge:
  • Sound knowledge of Banking products and services
  • Good understanding of the operational, credit and regulatory risks facing the business
Education Requirements:
  • Minimum Educational level - Diploma (OND/HND) in any Social science or Art related discipline.
Experience:
  • Prerequisite -Customer service experience Sales knowledge, skill & experience
Age:
  • 27 years
Application Closing Date
30th March, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) Entry-level Customer Service Officers Recruitment - Lagos

United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) is one of Africa's leading financial institutions, with operations in 19 African countries and 3 global financial centres: London, Paris and New York. From a single country organisation founded in 1949 in Nigeria UBA has grown to become a pan-African provider of financial services with over 11 million customers, through close to 1000 business offices and touch points globally.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Customer Service Officer

Location: Ikeja
Contract Type: Permanent

Role and Responsibilities
Customer Relations:
  • Ensure proper documentation for all new and existing accounts.
  • Ensure timely opening of new accounts on the system.
  • Engage customers to cross sell bank products and services
  • Support branch sales and service team.
  • Process customer's account opening, transfer, and closure request.
  • Sale to prospective customers UBA's E-banking products (U-Direct, U-Mobile, U-Pay, Prepaid cards,
  • Debit cards), enroll new customers, and resolve related issues.
  • Increase product sales, and customer loyalty by maintaining good client relationship.
  • Branch General Ledger (GL) proofing.
  • Cheque book issuance and maintenance.
Requirements 
Key Skills:
  • Excellent customer service orientation
  • High level of integrity
  • Good verbal & written communication skills
  • Selling skills
  • Focused, Motivated & Results Oriented
  • Paying attention to details
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Fast and error-free processing
  • Strong problem resolution skills
Knowledge:
  • Sound knowledge of Banking products and services
  • Good understanding of the operational, credit and regulatory risks facing the business
Education Requirements:
  • Minimum Educational level - Diploma (OND/HND) in any Social science or Art related discipline.
Experience:
  • Prerequisite -Customer service experience Sales knowledge, skill & experience
Age:
  • 27 years
Application Closing Date
30th March, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Saturday 25 February 2017

Ongoing: 2017 Fresh Graduates & Mid-level Internship Opportunities at Konga Nigeria

Konga.com is Nigeria's largest online marketplace. We launched in July 2012 and our mission is to become the engine of ecommerce and trade in Africa.

We serve an ever expanding customer base, offering products that span various categories including Phones, Computers, Clothing, Shoes, Home Appliances, Books, Healthcare, Baby Products, personal care and much more.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Konga Intern & Kadets Program

Location:
 Nigeria

Job Summary

  • Konga which has been listed as one of The Great Place to Work in Nigeria, is passionate about development of Human Capital.
  • We started the Internship and Kadet program for developing students and fresh graduates with a passion for coding last year August and it has been exciting and impactful.
  • This opportunity is for Computer Science or Engineering students or fresh graduates.
Experience Required
  • Strong foundation in computer science, with competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's or referrals of interested Computer science/Engineering students to: careers@konga.com with the subject - Internship.

Monitoring & Evaluation Officers (ECPN) at Mercy Corps Nigeria

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we collaborate to put bold solutions  into action - helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within, now and for the future. In Nigeria, Mercy Corps operates in over 13 states focusing on key thematic areas of humanitarian response, conflict mitigation and adolescent girls’ empowerment.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (ECPN)

Location:
 Abuja

Program / Department Summary
  • Mercy Corps works in fragile and conflict-affected environments. While we recognize that these are difficult places to operate, we believe that transitional environments - countries affected by civil wars, economic and political crisis, or natural disasters - offer tremendous opportunities for positive change. Since the late 1990s, Mercy Corps has managed over 100 peacebuilding projects in over 30 countries and regions, making Mercy Corps a true leader in the field. We currently implement 34 peacebuilding programs globally.
  • In Nigeria, Mercy Corps is currently implementing several conflict management programs, focused on reducing violent conflict between farmer and pastoralist communities, preventing election-related violence, and increasing peace between religious groups.
  • Mercy Corps has added to its portfolio of conflict management in the Middle Belt of Nigeria with the program Engaging Communities for Peace in Nigeria (ECPN), funded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID). This two-year program aims to reduce violence in Nigeria's Middle Belt states by peacefully preventing and resolving farmer-pastoralist conflicts. The program works in select Local Government Areas in Benue and Nassarawa, with the following planned outcomes: 1) Communities increase their capacity to resolve disputes in an inclusive, sustainable manner; 2) Communities build trust across lines of division through creating shared social and economic opportunities; and 3) Communities engage local authorities and neighbouring communities to prevent conflict.
General Position Summary
  • The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer will ensure that M&E systems, procedures, performance monitoring and results reporting are in place, effectively implemented and well synchronized with all MCN conflict management projects. The M&E Officer will be responsible for supporting the Program Manager and MEL Manager to ensure that program decisions are based on quality, up-to-date evidence and will promote an atmosphere of constant learning within the project team. The M&E Officer will travel frequently to Middle-Belt states of Nassarawa and Benue at different times.
Essential Job Responsibilities
  • M&E System Maintenance - Collaborate closely with colleagues and partners in maintaining the M&E system serving the needs of the overall program. Harmonize with other Mercy Corps Nigeria conflict management projects and partners’ approaches with utility and program quality in mind, providing the Program Manager and the team real time information that can steer program implementation as well as improves the ability to analyze and represent impact to donors, government, colleague agencies, and communities themselves.
  • Staff Training and Capacity Building - Support the project team to build the capacity of all relevant team members as well as partner staff to maintain an excellent M&E system and enable them to develop high quality reports and other documents.
  • Monitoring and Learning - Implement data collection, analysis, reporting, and sharing of all monitoring activities to ensure quality implementation and sound management decisions.  Ensure that monitoring systems meet donor requirements.
Grants and Reports Management:
  • Provide training and support to local partners in monitoring and reporting.
  • Regularly conduct project site visits in order to maintain current information for accurate documentation and reporting.
  • Assist in training colleagues and partner teams, as necessary.
  • Any other duties related to grants and program reports.
  • Assist the program implementation team in timely and accurate reporting to donors.
Representation:
  • Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.
  • Communicate effectively to ensure overall project targets and donor obligations are met.
  • Participate in coordination meetings as requested by the ECPN Program Manager.
  • Facilitate and co-facilitate community meetings, events, and trainings as required.
  • Ensure implementation of activities is on time, target and budget.
  • Liaise with ECPN partner organizations and potential resource persons as needed.
  • Support the Program Manager in overseeing the performance of project implementation by partners, and conduct frequent field visits to project sites.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Program Manager.
Organizational Learning:
  • As part of Mercy Corps’ agency-wide Organizational Learning Initiative, all team members are responsible for spending 5% of their work time in formal and/or non-formal professional learning activities.
Knowledge and Experience
  • Fluency in Hausa and English, both written and spoken.
  • BA/S or equivalent in Conflict Management, Social Sciences, International Development or other relevant field.
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience working in the non-profit sector in monitoring and evaluation, ideally in conflict management/peacebuilding, community development, or economic and market development.
  • Prior experience of carrying out surveys, conducting interviews, and undertaking assessments.
  • Understanding of qualitative and quantitative indicators and measurement strategies for collecting data regarding both types of indicators.
  • Experience working in rural areas in Nigeria, particularly in the Middle Belt.
  • Experience working in a multi-organizational team (international and national partners) is a plus.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills in English required, including report development, writing and editing.
  • Computers skills - word-processing and spreadsheets experience required.  Computer database experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
Success Factors
  • The successful M&E Officer will combine exceptional monitoring and evaluation technical skills with an ability to move tasks forward in a difficult, unpredictable environment.
  • An ideal candidate will be conversant with the challenges inherent in peacebuilding work and will be a self-starter who has participated in grassroots development efforts.
  • S/he will have an outstanding ability to support innovative and complex programs within the current and future program structure of Mercy Corps in the region. Multi-tasking, prioritizing, problem solving and excellent attention to detail are essential.
Application Closing Date
10th March, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover letter and CV's in one document, addressing the position requirements to: ng-recruitment.nigeria@mercycorps

Note
  • All applications must include the position title in the subject line, be not more than four pages.
  • Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview and we are an equal opportunity organization so women are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Finance and Compliance Officers at Mercy Corps Nigeria

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we collaborate to put bold solutions into action - helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within, now and for the future. In Nigeria, Mercy Corps operates in over 13 states focusing on key thematic areas of humanitarian response, conflict mitigation and adolescent girls’ empowerment.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Position: Finance and Compliance Officer
Location: Abuja

Program/Department Summary 
The Educating Nigerian Girls in New Enterprises (ENGINE) Programme is an initiative to improve learning outcomes and the economic status of marginalized adolescent girls aged 16-19 in the Northern Nigerian states of Kano and Kaduna, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and the metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria. 

General Position Summary
  • The Finance and Compliance Officer will ensure compliance with donors regular as well Mercy Corps internal policies and procedures.
  • S/he will support all financial functions in Nigeria country including accounting, banking, payroll, budgeting, financial reporting and grant financial management and compliance.
  • The Finance and Compliance Officer will ensure accuracy and completeness of Mercy Corps accounting roles and will support the monthly accounting cycle and sub award management.
Essential Job Responsibilities
  • Ensure compliance with donor and Mercy Corps regulations related to emergency programming.
  • Support in the preparation of monthly cash flow projections.
  • Prepare the month end accounting close process
  • Support documentation in country office
  • Prepare  sub-journals and upload data  to the general ledger
  • Follow up with maintaining  the general ledger software
  • Assist in the training and support of all partner finance officer in field offices
  • Monitor cash and bank balance and accounts consolidation
  • Participate in conducting sub grantee assessment and preparation of sub grantee agreement
  • Support in conducting sub grantee assessment and preparation of sub grantee agreement
  • Develop and organize activities to secure resources for programs and convince stakeholders to provide support. 
  • Identify, build and manage collaborative partnerships with consortium partners, sub-grantees, donors, local governments and other stakeholders.
  • Communicate effectively to ensure overall project targets and donor obligations are met.
  • Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.
  • Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.
Knowledge and Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline
  • At least 3 years field experience of general ledger accounting (at least 2 years’ experience in NGO setting)
  • Excellent negotiation and representation skills and the ability to work comfortably with an ethnically diverse staff in a very sensitive environment
  • Effective skills in coordination, organization and prioritization as well as in Microsoft Office applications
  • Demonstrated attentions to detail, the ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work cooperatively with team members.
  • Proven ability to work and solve problems independently without direct supervision.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of USG, DFID, ECHO, EU and other donor regulations
  • English proficiency required
Success Factors:
  • The successful candidate will combine exceptional leadership, management and technical skills with a focus on innovative interventions to engage adolescent girls in informal education and skills building linked with private sector entrepreneurship and employment opportunities in a culturally and religiously conservative environment.
  • S/he will have an outstanding ability to develop, implement and manage innovative and complex programs within the current and future program structure of Mercy Corps in the region.
  • Multi-tasking, prioritizing, problem solving and simultaneous attention to detail and strategic vision are essential.
Application Closing Date
10th March, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV's and Cover Letter in one document, addressing the position requirements to: ng-recruitment.nigeria@mercycorps.org 

Note
  • All applications must include the position title in the subject line, be not more than four pages and must be submitted on or before the closing date.
  • Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview and we are an equal opportunity organization so women are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Friday 17 February 2017

Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc Massive Graduate Marketing Executives Recruitment - Nationwide

Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc, has evolved into a conglomerate consisting of value-adding companies with diverse interests in various sectors of the Nigerian economy through investments, strategic alliances and partnerships. Today, MUTUAL is a leading brand in the Nigerian Insurance industry with over 5,000 staff in its employment.

We are recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Marketing Executive

Location:
 Nationwide

Qualifications
  • HND or B.Sc in any discipline from a recognised institution.
  • Not essential. Successful candidates will be given adequate training.
  • Self motivated, result oriented, good communication skills.
Application Closing Date
1st March, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a formal application and CV indicating "Position" and "Location" of interest on the subject line to: career@mutuallifeng.com 

Click Here to View Locations Nationwide

Thursday 16 February 2017

Fidelity Bank Plc Graduate Trainee Recruitment 2017

Fidelity Bank Plc began operations in 1988 as Fidelity Union Merchant Bank Limited. By 1990, it had distinguished itself as the fastest growing merchant bank in the country. However, to leverage the emerging opportunities in the commercial and consumer end of financial services in Nigeria, in 1999, it converted to commercial banking and changed its name to Fidelity Bank Plc. It became a universal bank in February 2001, with a license to offer the entire spectrum of commercial, consumer, corporate and investment banking services.

Application are invited from fresh graduates for the position below:

Job Title: Graduate Trainee

Job ID: #000001
Location: Nationwide
Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: Graduate Trainee

Qualifications

  • Interested candidates must be 26 years old or less, with a First degree (First & Second Division) or HND (Upper Credit) and must have completed the NYSC programme.
  • Experience Years:  0 - 1 Year
Application Closing Date
28th February, 2017.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Monday 13 February 2017

Graduate Advocacy Program Assistants at Save the Children Nigeria

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential. We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Advocacy Program Assistant

Location: 
Abuja

Role Purpose
  • The project assistant will provide support to implement the Child Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) funded “Nutrition Advocacy” project activities specifically at National, FCT and Gombe State.
  • He/she is responsible for implementing daily task that ensures the project meets all SCI related policies and procedures.  
  • The project assistant serves as an administrative and technical support to coordinator and CIFF field staff.
Key Areas of Accountability
  • Provide support in the day-to-day implementation of the CIFF grant activities.
  • Support the Advocacy and Campaign Coordinator to co-facilitate trainings and workshops, draft agenda for meetings, prepare presentations, and participate in the development of, and/or the timely completion/review technical reports such as: activity, monthly, quarterly and/or annual reports; strategic plans and work plans; and other ad hoc report.
  • Manage event logistics, travel and accommodation for event participants, consultants and staff.
  • Liaise with the administrative department for Programme needs and raise procurement request for the production of IEC materials.
  • Support in maintaining good relationship with Government and non-Government partners working on the Project.
  • Liaise with the media and communications team to produce contents to be used for evidence gathering and for contribution to the SCI website.
  • Manage internal and external correspondence as directed by line manager.
  • Under the direction of the national coordinator he/she will represent the project in internal and external events and take notes and provide feedback.
  • Perform other duties and tasks as determined by the Line manager.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
  • Bachelor Degree.
  • Minimum of 1 year practical experience working in nutrition advocacy with Local or international NGO.
  • Commitment to SCI’s mission, values and approach.
  • Interest in development issues.
  • Strong computer skills required, especially the ability to work comfortably in the MS office package
  • Ability to work in partnership with government and development partners
  • Excellent interpersonal skills end ability to work successfully in team environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to assess priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality;
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to work well with people at all levels.
  • Strong initiative and self-motivation required, with a commitment to teamwork and effectiveness within a dynamic integrated project.
  • Ability and willingness to travel to project’s zones of influence in the North East.
  • Fluency in English
Desirable:
  • Fluency in Hausa (as there will be occasional travel to  the field)
Application Closing Date
17th February, 2017.

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

Monitoring and Evaluation Officers at Environmental Development and Family Health Organization (EDFHO)

Environmental Development and Family Health Organization (EDFHO) is a registered charitable, non-profit, humanitarian, non-governmental Organization established in 1998 with head office at Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State. The organization presently works in about six states of Nigeria covering four geopolitical zones. 

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Location:
 Kogi

Brief Position Description/Requirements
  • S/He will be responsible to Project Manager, and also sub report to EDFHO’s national M&E unit, coordinate household enrolment to establish a baseline for projects, design M&E work plan, collate, update and maintain all data obtain from field work into a database, keep record of all source document for verification of project accomplishment.
  • The M&E Officer shall liaise to provide support in mentoring, coaching and training of all LGA monitoring and evaluation focal persons, training community volunteers on data management.
  • S/He will hold a Degree in Statistics or Data related qualifications with at least two years experience in similar capacity.
Application Closing Date
4pm, 17th February, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their application with resume and a cover letter (not to exceed two pages) addressing each of the competency requirements for the desired position to: recruitment@edfhonigeria.org and hr@edfhonigeria.org using the position of interest as the subject of the mail.

Applications should be addressed to:
The Executive Director,
Environmental Development and Family Health Organization {EDFHO},
23A&B, Olorunsogo Street,
Opposite School of Nursing,
Ori-Apata, Off Iworoko Road,
Ado Ekiti,
Ekiti State.


Note:
  • Applicants MUST be computer literate and able to use basic computer packages effectively.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Programme Officers at Environmental Development and Family Health Organization (EDFHO)

Environmental Development and Family Health Organization (EDFHO) is a registered charitable, non-profit, humanitarian, non-governmental Organization established in 1998 with head office at Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State. The organization presently works in about six states of Nigeria covering four geopolitical zones. 

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Programme Officer

Location: 
Ondo

Job Description
  • Responsible to Executive Director, under the supervision of the National Project Manager.
  • The program officer coordinates and leads the process of the design of strategies for the effective implementation of activities of the organization.
  • He/ She shall have overall responsibility for coordinating the day to day operation of the state office.
  • The program officer will work closely with other department and staff both in and outside the state in the discharge of his or her responsibilities.
  • Specifically health and social issues include but not limited to agricultural related issues, poverty alleviation, anti-corruption, governance and democracy issues, demand creation for services etc. and other projects that may be assign by the program manager.
Qualifications
  • He/She must be able to communicate well in both Yoruba and English languages, He/She will hold a degree in Social Sciences or related field with relevant years of experience in social work.
  • Applicants MUST be computer literate and able to use basic computer packages effectively.
Application Closing Date
17th February, 2017.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their application with resume and a cover letter (not to exceed two pages) addressing each of the competency requirements for the desired position to: recruitment@edfhonigeria.org and hr@edfhonigeria.org using the position of interest as the subject of the mail.

Applications should be addressed to:
The Executive Director,
Environmental Development and Family Health Organization (EDFHO),
23 A&B , Olorunsogo Street,
Opposite School of Nursing,
Ori-Apata,
Off Iworoko Road,
Ado Ekiti.


Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Saturday 11 February 2017

Graduate Administrative & Logistics Assistants at Mercy Corps Nigeria

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we collaborate to put bold solutions into action - helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within, now and for the future. In Nigeria, Mercy Corps operates in over 13 states focusing on key thematic areas of humanitarian response, conflict mitigation and adolescent girls’ empowerment.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Administrative & Logistics Assistant

Location:
 Abuja

Program / Department Summary
  • Mercy Corps has been present in Nigeria since December 2012, focusing its interventions on adolescent girls' empowerment, economic development and conflict mitigation. In mid-2014, Mercy Corps has decided to address the rising humanitarian needs among displaced households and vulnerable host communities by in the northeast Nigeria and started its humanitarian program.
  • With funding from variety of donors, including OFDA, FFP, EU and ECHO, the humanitarian program has been focusing on food assistance, non-food items distribution, protection, livelihoods support, WASH and capacity building of humanitarian response actors.
  • All Mercy Corps interventions in Nigeria are implemented in a conflict and gender sensitive manner.
General Position Summary
  • The Admin & Logistics assistant will be responsible for some of the administrative & logistics functions and will be based in Abuja .
  • The candidate will work under the direct supervision of the Admin and Logistics Officer to support operations process of MC Nigeria.
  • The successful candidate will undertake any other official tasks that might be required working in close collaborations with other operations team members as well as Programs.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Administration:
  • Maintain staff attendance records.
  • Receive, log in and distribute incoming mails and correspondences.
  • Greet & receive all visitors, suppliers etc. and direct to proper person or department.
  • Monitor contracts (hotels, car hires, generator servicing, and security, property, cleaning contracts e.c.t) and notify the admin & logistics officer of expiry dates.
  • Assist in managing appropriate filing systems of office correspondences.
  • Assisting in monitoring activities of the cleaners & security guards.
  • Monthly collation of supplies and raise Purchase request for replenishments.
  • Assist in maintaining stock inventory and manage distribution of all office supplies.
  • Assist in ensuring the office ambiance is regularly monitored and maintenance addressed
  • Assist in any other necessary administrative and office management details.
  • S/he is responsible for ensuring the staff movement board in Abuja office is updated weekly.
Logistics:
  • Log in TARs, share with drivers and support in making travel arrangements such as car hire, hotel and air ticket bookings for staff.
  • Supervise the entire drivers' unit activities in Mercy Corps
  • Provide drivers' unit monthly report inclusive of the following;
    • fuel consumption
    • vehicle movement
    • Service/repair report
  • Track purchase of diesel and fuel;
    • keep record of diesel consumption
    • keep record of drivers' travels
  • Assist in compiling summary of monthly vehicle log sheets of MC vehicles.
  • Monitor operation of generator and inverter as well as the servicing schedule.
  • Make visa enquiries from embassy on behalf of staff.
  • Follow up of correspondences between Mercy Corps and external stakeholders when required.
  • Review invoices and prepare payment requests.
General:
  • Adherence to all MC policies and procedures as outlined in MC policies and procedure manuals;
  • Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission in country of operation;
  • Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Experience
  • BA/S in relevant field required
  • Minimum 1-2 years of experience working in operations (logistics or procurement), preferably within an NGO, international business or related field.
  • Strong organization skills.
  • A demonstrated ability to multi-task and process information into action to avoid delays in program implementation.
  • A clear understanding of procurement ethics and donor compliance is essential.
  • Ability to interact effectively with international and national personnel.
  • Commitment to renewing and maintaining knowledge of best practices
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills
  • Excellent oral and written skills and computer skills
  • Strong computer skills on MS office programs
  • Fluency in English is required.
Success Factors:
  • The successful candidate will have a can-do attitude. Ideally, s/he will have previous experience in working in large-scale emergency programs in insecure and conflict-affected contexts, including remote management. S/he is a problem solver, who is adept in successfully dealing with issues of complexity. S/he is an active listener and contributor, working to create a strong team share ideas and learn. Conscientious with an excellent sense of judgment.
  • Mercy Corps team members represent the agency both during and outside work hours.
  • Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.
Application Closing Date
24th February, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV's and Cover letter in one document, addressing the position requirements to: ng-recruitment.nigeria@mercycorps.org

Friday 10 February 2017

HR/Admin Assistants at Oxfam Nigeria

Oxfam is a confederation of 17 Affiliates committed to creating a just world without poverty. In Nigeria Oxfam works in the areas of Economic Justice/Sustainable Livelihoods, Humanitarian programming to save lives, Advancing Gender Justice and Good governance, adopting a right based approach.

Oxfam in Nigeria with funding support from Global Affairs Canada (GAC) is implementing a five year Livelihoods and Nutrition Empowerment (LINE) project in Bauchi State. The project is aimed at improving the livelihoods for 10,000 poor and vulnerable households through increased farm productivity, enhanced market access, better nutrition and a more enabling environment for business development in 6 LGAs in Bauchi State.

We are recruiting to fill the position below for the Line Project:

Job Title: HR/Admin Assistant

Location: 
Bauchi

Job Purpose
  • To provide effective and efficient Human Resources (BR) and administration services to help smooth program delivery, ensure that Oxfam meets its business objectives and mainstreams its core organizational values through the effective administration service, to manage recruitment, HR policies and procedures, keep up to date and accurate HR filing systems and support in all HR and administrative issues.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
  • Ensure compliance with all Oxfam HR policies and procedures
  • Ensure effective performance management of all staff on the LINE project.
  • Maintain a capacity planner, and alert line managers of upcoming staff renewal dates.
  • Support with training and capacity building of staff where relevant.
  • Maintain HR files on all staff in Bauchi , including performance appraisals and leave records etc
  • Supervise administrative staff and ensure that all staff reporting to post holder have work plans, performance objectives and deliver to agreed set standards.
  • Ensure the project Office is managed proactively and properly.
  • Oversee the use of stationery and establish systems to combat wastage and abuse.
  • Ensure adequate availability and timely replenishment of office supplies.
  • Provide monthly admin and forecast reports for management information system, and for input into budget and audit processes.
  • Any other duties as delegated.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or any relevant equivalent degree.
  • Three (3) years of relevant professional and progressive experience in human resources and administration.
  • Previous experience working in an INGO or within a structured organization.
  • Excellent organizing capabilities especially in relation to HR/Admin filling! record keeping systems and procedures.
  • Ability to maintain individual and organizational confidentiality at all times.
Application Closing Date
17th February, 2017.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their application letter and Curriculum Vitae as one attachment to: vacancies-nigeria@oxfamnovib.nl with the position title as the subject of your email.

Note
  • Applications sent in the required format will be considered and only short listed candidates will be contacted.
  • For enquiries contact Stella Yani at: stella.yani@oxfamovib.nl