Programme Specialist (Field Results) at the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Programme Specialist (Field Results), P-4

Job Number: 513274
Location: Abuja
Work Type: Fixed Term Staff

Job Description

• UNICEF is seeking an experienced and innovative programme specialist (field results) for its Nigeria country office.
• As part of the new Managing for Results section, this position will deliver results for children by implementing new monitoring approaches, including real-time monitoring and scorecards, to support the convergence of UNICEF’s key results areas in priority communities across Nigeria.

Purpose of the Job

• Under the supervision of the Monitoring Specialist (Management for Results), P4, accountable for the management and implementation of areas of responsibility under this post.
• The primary function of this post is to improve the innovative implementation, monitoring and analysis of programme convergent strategies and approaches of UNICEF programme results in the Nigeria Country Office, towards achievement of UNICEF's organizational priorities community, LGA, state and national levels. The post will improve the relevance, quality, availability and use of data and contextual information on children and women throughout UNICEF and externally.
• The post will support with coordination and dissemination at country level data on key social indicators, including through presentations, MICS, DevInfo and report summaries, and promote its use in corporate planning, policy formulation, programme design, advocacy and flagship publications.

Key Functions, Accountability and related Duties/Tasks
Operationalization of programme convergent strategies and approaches at community/LGA/State level:

• Assist in operationalizing programme convergent work plans in priority field locations in coordination with and support to programme sections, field offices and partners, promoting optimal designs for each pilot location, comparability across locations, and real-time adjustments as required.
• Build capacities within the country office, field offices and amongst partners on operationalization of programme convergent strategies and approaches. 
• Support appropriate actions to optimize use of programme funds in relation to convergent programming. Ensure programme efficiency and delivery through transparent approach to programme monitoring.
• Contribute towards documentation of lessons learned and best practices related to programme convergent strategies and approaches.

Monitoring, tracking, analysis and dissemination of programme convergent results:

• Put in place standard systems for coordinated monitoring, data collection and analysis across programme convergence pilot locations to feed into performance monitoring, including the use of a scorecard system at LGA and/or State level.
• Monitor, track and analyse results of programme convergence at the field level through innovative processes and tools, and provide recommendations for real-time adjustments as required.
• Build capacities within the country office, field offices and amongst partners on monitoring, analysis and dissemination of results of programme convergent strategies and approaches. 
• Contribute to dissemination of programme convergent results to inform NCO collaboration around key programme results, including inputs to management reports.
• Contribute to analysis of results in the context of UNICEF Nigeria CPD 2018-2022, UN coherence efforts, and readily ascertain UNICEF's contributions to supporting Nigeria achieve the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals.

Rights-Based and Results-Based Programme Management Approach:

• Adopt rights-based programmes approach in the formulation of programme goals and objectives and development of strategies and implementation frameworks. Formulate consistent and effective planning, design, implementation, monitoring and/or evaluation of programmes and projects. Bring coherence, synergy and added value to the programming planning and design processes using a results-based management approach to programme planning and design.
• Prepare and submit viable recommendations on project implementation, alternative approaches, and optimal utilization of resources that contribute effectively to the fulfilment of the rights of children and women, and recommendations on programme, new initiatives and management issues to ensure achievement of stated objectives.

National and Local Capacity Building/Sustainability:

• Provide government authorities with technical supports and guidance to plan and organize training programmes for the purpose of capacity building and programme sustainability.
• Ensure the building and reinforcing of the commitment and institutional capacities of the national and local partners starting with taking a strategic approach to the identification of these partners and partnerships.

Rights Perspective and Advocacy at the National, Community and Family Levels:

• Conduct policy analysis from a children's and women's rights perspective and advocacy at the government, community and family levels for elevating credibility in national and international policy debates.
• Promote the organization goals of UNICEF through active advocacy and communication.

Partnership, Coordination and Collaboration:

• Develop partnership and collaboration with internal and external counterparts, including those of the UN and national partners, in order to improve the ability to collect and disseminate development data and information, exchange information on programme/project status and implementation and movement/distribution of supplies.
• Linkage to the Regional Programme Knowledge Network to ensure the availability of current and accurate programme data. Collaborate with the Operations Section to establish and maintain sound internal controls supportive of programming endeavours and to coordinate financial and supply management requirements and accountability. Maintain close collaboration with Regional Advisers and HQ Officers for effective overall coordination on programmes.
• Plans, develops and implements sectoral programme(s) by collaborating with the government and other partners. Provide leadership in provision of technical advice, negotiation, advocacy and promotion of area/country level goals, leading to agreement on practicable and priority actions to be supported by UNICEF programme and country level cooperation.

Qualifications of the Successful Candidate
Education:

• Advanced university degree in Social Sciences or a field related to the work of UNICEF.

Work Experience:

• At least eight years of experience at national and international levels in programme/project planning in the sectors of concern to UNICEF with technical expertise in convergent programming and results based management related to UNICEF related indicators.
• Developing country work experience (for IP) Background/familiarity with Emergency.

Language Proficiency:

• Fluency in English and a second UN language.

Competencies of the Successful Candidate
Core Values:

• Commitment
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Integrity

Core Competencies:

• Communication
• Drive for Result
• Working With People

Functional Competencies:

• Applying Technical Expertise
• Deciding and Initiating Actions
• Following Instructions and Procedures
• Leading and Supervising
• Planning and Organizing

Technical Knowledge:

• Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.
• Sets high standards for quality and consistently achieves project goals.
• Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
• Demonstrates and shares detailed technical knowledge and expertise.
• Adjusts team or department's approach to embrace changing circumstances.
• Identifies urgent and potentially difficult decisions and acts on them promptly; initiates and generates team- and department-wide activities.
• Ensures that team or department follows relevant company policies and procedures.
• Has excellent leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.
• Sets clearly defined objectives and plans activities for self, own team or department

Application Clsoing Date
11th June, 2018.

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

Note: UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.

Monitoring Specialist at the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments

We are looking for qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Monitoring Specialist, P-4

Job Number: 513268
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Work Type : Fixed Term Staff

Purpose for the Job
UNICEF is seeking an experienced and innovative monitoring specialist for its Nigeria country office. As part of the new Managing for Results section, this position will deliver results for children by implementing effective and modern monitoring of results as well as supporting effective use of data throughout the country office.

Under the overall guidance of the Chief, Planning and Monitoring (Management for Results), accountable for the management and implementation of areas of responsibility under this post. The primary function of this post is to improve the innovative monitoring, collation and analysis of UNICEF programme results in the Nigeria Country Office, with particular focus on convergence and through use of technology, towards achievement of UNICEF's organizational priorities and strategies at community, LGA, state and national levels. The post will improve the relevance, quality, availability and use of data and contextual information on children and women throughout UNICEF and externally. The post will support with coordination and dissemination at country level data on key social indicators, including through presentations, MICS, DevInfo and report summaries, and promote its use in corporate planning, policy formulation, programme design, advocacy and flagship publications.

Key Functions, Accountability and Related Duties/Tasks
Monitoring and tracking of programme results:

• Monitor and track results at the field level through innovative processes and tools including the use of new technologies.
• Develop and implement innovative tools and methodologies for tracking results.
• Coordinate with partners to ensure that monitoring systems are properly designed, and that data collection and analysis from field visits are coordinated and standardised across programmes to feed into to programme performance monitoring
• Build capacities within the office and field offices on the use of innovative structures, mechanisms, and tools to track results at the field level. Through close coordination with Chiefs of Field Offices, and ensure that field monitoring approaches and associated tools capably support advancing the results agenda for children in Nigeria.
• Collect data, monitor and analyse data, and support internal and external dissemination of results to inform NCO collaboration around key programme results, including inputs to management reports.
• Contribute to analysis of results in the context of UNICEF Nigeria CPD 2018-2022, UN coherence efforts, and readily ascertain UNICEF's contributions to supporting Nigeria achieve the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals.

Development of innovative ways to manage and disseminate data:

• Work with ITD/UNICEF, UN agencies, private sector, NGOs to develop and implement new and innovative ways to collect, analyse and disseminate data and results, including the use of a scorecard system at LGA and/or State level.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of innovative systems for efficient processes.
• Build capacities within the office and partners as appropriate for collection, analysis and dissemination of data related to children and women and programme results.

Programme Development and Management:

• Identify critical intervention points and measures by administering a consistent and transparent monitoring system; analyse country level socio-political-economic trends and their implications for ongoing programmes and projects.
• Draft changes to/or prepare programme work plans as required. Prepare program recommendations for inclusion in formal programme documentation, and new approaches, methods and practices.
• Establishes programme work-plans, monitors compliance and provides training, support and guidance to the programme team in order to meet objectives. Identifies human resources requirements and on-going staff development needs.
• Reviews and evaluates the technical, institutional and financial feasibility and constraints of programme/projects in collaboration with Government and other partners.
• Prepares relevant programme reports required for management, the Executive Board, donors, budget reviews, programme analysis, annual reports, etc.

Rights-Based and Results-Based Programme Management Approach:

• Adopt rights-based programmes approach in the formulation of programme goals and objectives and development of strategies and implementation frameworks.
• Formulate consistent and effective planning, design, implementation, monitoring and/or evaluation of programmes and projects.
• Bring coherence, synergy and added value to the programming planning and design processes using a results-based management approach to programme planning and design.
• Prepare and submit viable recommendations on project implementation, alternative approaches, and optimal utilization of resources that contribute effectively to the fulfilment of the rights of children and women, and recommendations on programme, new initiatives and management issues to ensure achievement of stated objectives.

National and Local Capacity Building/Sustainability:

• Provide government authorities with technical supports and guidance to plan and organize training programmes for the purpose of capacity building and programme sustainability.
• Ensure the building and reinforcing of the commitment and institutional capacities of the national and local partners starting with taking a strategic approach to the identification of these partners and partnerships.

Rights Perspective and Advocacy at the National, Community and Family Levels:

• Conduct policy analysis from a children's and women's rights perspective and advocacy at the government, community and family levels for elevating credibility in national and international policy debates.
• Promote the organization goals of UNICEF through active advocacy and communication.

Partnership, Coordination and Collaboration:

• Develop partnership and collaboration with internal and external counterparts, including those of the UN and national partners, in order to improve the ability to collect and disseminate development data and information, exchange information on programme/project status and implementation and movement/distribution of supplies.
• Linkage to the Regional Programme Knowledge Network to ensure the availability of current and accurate programme data.
• Collaborate with the Operations Section to establish and maintain sound internal controls supportive of programming endeavors and to coordinate financial and supply management requirements and accountability.
• Maintain close collaboration with Regional Advisers and HQ Officers for effective overall coordination on programmes.
• Plans, develops and implements sectoral programme(s) by collaborating with the government and other partners.
• Provide leadership in provision of technical advice, negotiation, advocacy and promotion of area/country level goals, leading to agreement on practicable and priority actions to be supported by UNICEF programme and country level cooperation.

Qualifications of the Successful Candidate
Education:

• Advanced university degree in social sciences or a field related to the work of UNICEF.

Work Experience:

• At least eight years of experience at national and international levels in programme/project planning; with significant experience in data dissemination/interpretation and data analysis in the sectors of concern to UNICEF and knowledge of new technical developments and software in data dissemination; and some experience in other areas of applied statistics.
• Professional technical expertise in data analysis and dissemination specifically related to UNICEF related indicators
• Well developed computer skills including proficiency in data dissemination software (e.g. Devinfo)
• Proficiency in displaying data for use by government policy makers, partner organizations and general public.
• Developing country work experience is required.
• Exposure to emergency programming, including preparedness planning.
• Active involvement in a humanitarian crisis response programme required.

Language Proficiency:

• Fluency in English and a second UN language.

Competencies of the Successful Candidate
Core Values:

• Commitment
• Diversity and inclusion
• Integrity.

Core Competencies:

• Communication
• Working with People
• Drive for Results.

Core Competencies:

• Leading and Supervising
• Formulating Strategies and Concepts
• Analyzing
• Applying Technical Expertise
• Planning and Organizing.

Technical Knowledge:

• Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.
• Sets high standards for quality and consistently achieves project goals.
• Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
• Demonstrates and shares detailed technical knowledge and expertise.
• Adjusts team or department's approach to embrace changing circumstances.
• Identifies urgent and potentially difficult decisions and acts on them promptly; initiates and generates team- and department-wide activities.
• Ensures that team or department follows relevant company policies and procedures.
• Has excellent leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.
• Sets clearly defined objectives and plans activities for self, own team or department.

Application Closing Date
11th June,  2018.

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

Job Vacancy For Human Resources Officer at the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential - to the benefit of a better world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Human Resources Officer, P2

Job Number: 513374
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Work Type: Fixed Term Staff

Purpose of the The Job

• Under the general supervision of the Human Resources Manager and within the framework of organizational staff learning and development policies, responsible for the formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of state-of- the-arts learning and training programmes for UNICEF Nigerian staff.

Key Accountability, Duties & Tasks

• Based on the assessment of existing competencies as well as identified learning/training needs in staff members’ PERs, assist in designing and implementing innovative and focused staff development strategies capable of delivering real performance gains to UNICEF Nigeria within available budgets. Systematically and objectively assesses staff and organizational learning/training needs based on annual performance review and office priorities and in line with the learning/training Policy thrust of UNICEF.
• Implement cost-effectively the approved range of courses by mobilizing internal resources (including UNICEF e-learning courses)- AGORA, for their execution with the thrust coming from the incumbent and thereby reducing dependence on external consultants. Lead and manage the interface between external training providers and UNICEF Nigeria, ensuring that the training given meets staff needs and contributes to the acquisition/development of competencies required for an effective implementation of the Country Programme.
• In consultation with the Supervisor, the Chairperson of the Learning and Staff Development committee (LSDC), the Chief of Operations and Chiefs of Programme Sections, develop best practices in all aspects of staff development, performance management and constantly evaluates the effectiveness of training programmes to determine challenges and areas of improvement. Assist in securing specialist advice, guidance to line management on training and development and to ensure that learning becomes an integral part of staff development.
• Develop appropriate relationships for staff development between the Country Office and Zone/Field Offices that promotes learning/training/coaching initiatives and would shape a learning culture in UNICEF Nigeria.
• Identify and establish Training infrastructure (through consultation with the Country Management Team and OLDS/NYHQ) appropriate to the delivery of a range of quality services in the area of programme management, in particular.
• Prepare induction/orientation programmes for all new staff and facilitate the implementation and monitoring of such programmes.  Develop learning/training programmes for existing employees to ensure that staff are given appropriate training opportunities that contribute to their professional development.
• Contribute to providing or, at least securing, through internal and external resources, guidance and coaching services to staff in work related areas, career development, interpersonal relations and other issues that could be of real interest and concern to staff.
• Keep and maintain up-to-date staff personal training history and record for career planning purposes and administration.  Provide on-going updates to established training programs already in place.
• Review at the end of year the Office’s achievement with regard to the annual learning/training plan and activities, highlighting success, weaknesses and challenges; and draft a report including recommendations for consideration in the preparation of the Annual Management Plan, as well as submission to the regional office.

Qualifications of the Successful Candidates
Education:

• University Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Social Sciences or related field with specialized training in Learning and staff development.

Work Experience:

• At least two (2) years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the international level in managing and delivering training and staff development programmes for multinational organizations.
• A good knowledge of Research on Training/Learning and Staff Development would be an asset.

Language Proficiency:

• Fluency in English (both written and spoken) are required.

Competencies of the Successful Candidate
Core Values:

• Commitment
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Integrity

Core Competencies:

• Communication (ii)
• Drive for Result (i)
• Working with People (ii)

Functional Competencies:

• Analyzing (i)
• Applying Technical Expertise (ii)
• Following instruction and Procedures (ii)
• Planning and Organizing (i)
• Relating and Networking (i)

Technical Knowledge:

• Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.
• Sets high standards for quality and consistently achieves project goals.
• Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
• Demonstrates and shares detailed technical knowledge and expertise.
• Adjusts team or department's approach to embrace changing circumstances.
• Sets clearly defined objectives and plans activities for self, own team or department

Application Closing Date
11th June, 2018.

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

Note

• UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.

Job Vacancy For Health Manager at the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Health Manager, P-4

Job Number: 513336
Location: Maiduguri
Work Type : Fixed Term Staff

For every child, hope...
UNICEF Nigeria recently scaled up its integrated humanitarian response plan, and is leading humanitarian response in the education, WASH and nutrition sectors in the country, as well as the child protection sub-sector. We are tackling the resurgence of wild poliovirus, and are promoting health care access overall. We are also working on bringing 100 percent access to clean water and sanitation by 2030. We are working with partners on early childhood education initiatives and are supporting the national HIV program. In addition, UNICEF Nigeria is providing support for three critical child protection initiatives.

Join our team and help us make sure every child has a champion.

How can you make a difference?

• The Health Manager reports to the Chief Field Office for general guidance and supervision.
• The Specialist is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting of the health (gender, maternal, neonatal, child survival/development) program/s within the country program and providing technical guidance and operational support throughout the programming process to facilitate the achievement of concrete and sustainable results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM) and organizational Strategic Plans and goals, standards of performance and accountability framework.

Program development and planning:

• Plan and provide technical support/guidance to the preparation/design and conduct/update of situation analysis to establish a comprehensive/updated strategic plan for development, design and management of health related programs. Keep abreast of development trends to enhance program management, efficiency and delivery.
• Prepare, coordinate and/or supervise the formulation of health program recommendation and related documentations as a component of the Country Program establishing clear program goals, objectives, strategies and results based on results-based planning terminology and methodology (RBM).
• Ensure alignment of sectoral program with the overall UNICEF’s Strategic Plans and Country Program and coherence/integration with UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDF), regional strategies and national priorities, plans and competencies.
• Consult and collaborate with internal and external colleagues and partners to provide technical and operational support on program planning, management and implementation and to ensure integration, coherence and harmonization of programs/projects with other UNICEF sectors throughout all stages of programming processes.

Program management, monitoring and delivery of results:

• Coordinate, plan and/or collaborate with internal and external partners to establish monitoring benchmarks, performance indicators and other UNICEF/UN system indicators and measurement to assess/strengthen performance accountability, coherence and delivery of concrete and sustainable results in health programs.
• Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, program reviews and annual sectoral reviews with government and other counterparts to assess progress and to determine required action/interventions to achieve results.
• Prepare/assess monitoring and evaluation reports to identify gaps, strengths/weaknesses in program and management, identify lessons learned and use knowledge gained for development planning and timely intervention to achieve goals.
• Actively monitor programs/projects to assess progress, identify bottlenecks and potential problems and take timely decisions to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials for timely resolution.
• Plan, monitor certify disbursements and control the optimum/appropriate use of sectoral program resources (financial, administrative and other assets) confirming compliance with organizational rules, regulations/procedures, donor commitments, standards of accountability and integrity and ensuring timely reporting and liquidation of resources.
• Prepare mandated and key program/project reports for donors and other partners to keep them informed program progress.

Advisory services and technical support:

• Collaborate/consult with key government officials, NGO partners, UN system partners and other country office partners/donors on policies, strategies and best practices and approaches on health and related issues to support program development planning, management, implementation and delivery of results.
• Participate in program strategic discussions/planning to provide technical advice/contribute policy discussions and agenda setting to promote health and development issues especially in the areas of gender, emergency preparedness and maternal, neonatal and child survival and development.
• Prepare policy papers, briefs and other strategic program materials for management use, information and/or consideration.
• Participate in emergency preparedness initiatives program development and contingency planning and/or to respond to emergencies in country or where designated.

Advocacy, networking and partnership building:

• Build and strengthen strategic partnerships with health sector government counterparts, national stakeholders and global partners/allies/donors/academia through active networking, advocacy and effective communication to build capacity, exchange knowledge/expertise and/or promote cooperation and alliances to achieve program goals on children rights and social justice/equity.
• Prepare communication and information materials to highlight program goals, achievements and/or needs to promote awareness, establish partnership/alliances and support fund raising for health programs (maternal, neonatal and child survival and development).
• Participate and/or represent UNICEF in appropriate inter-agency (UNCT) discussions and planning on health and related issues to ensure organizational position, interests and priorities are fully considered and integrated in the UNDAF process in development planning and agenda setting. Collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues UNDAF planning and preparation of health programs/projects.

Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building:

• Promote critical thinking and innovative approaches and good practices for sustainable health programs/projects initiatives.
• Keep abreast, research, benchmark and implement best and cutting edge practices in health management and information systems. Institutionalize and share best practices and knowledge learned.
• Contribute to the development policies and procedures and introduce innovation and best practices to ensure optimum efficiency and efficacy of sustainable programs and projects.
• Lead/plan/implement capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders to promote sustainable results on health related programs/projects.

Qualifications
Education:

• An Advanced University Degree in Public Health/Nutrition, Pediatric Health, Family Health, Health Research, Global/International Health, Health Policy and/or Management, Environmental Health Sciences, Biostatistics, Socio-medical, Health Education, Epidemiology or other health related sciences is required.
• A First University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.

Experience:

• A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in public health/nutrition planning and management and/or in relevant areas of maternal and neonatal health care, health emergency/humanitarian preparedness, at the international level some of which preferably in a developing country is required.
• Relevant experience in health/nutrition program/project development and management in any UN system agency or organization is an asset.

Language:

• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset

For every Child, you demonstrate…

• Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
• This position is classified as “rotational” which means the incumbent is expected to rotate to another duty station upon completion of their tour of duty.

Application Closing Date
6th June, 2018.

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

Note

• UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply
• The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 31 days of receiving an offer.

Job Vacancy For Procurement Services Specialist at the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Procurement Services Specialist, P-4

Job Number: 513169
Location: Abuja
Work Type : Fixed Term Staff

Purpose of the Job

• Under the guidance of the Supply Manager, the incumbent will work closely with colleagues in Health Section, Supply Division and the respective Departments of Government of Nigeria to manage all aspects of Procurement Services.
• S/he will provide vision, technical leadership and coordination of technical support to regional and country office for strengthening national Cold Chain Logistics and Supply Management systems.
• S/he will also work with partners to develop/update the national strategies, tools and guidance on CCL&VM policies, procedures and systems.
• The incumbent will work with regional and country teams to provide technical assistance to national systems to meet minimum standards in relation to:
  • Equipment used in the CCL system;
  • Vaccine stock management to prevent stock-outs and over-stocking and optimize vaccine usage;
  • Vaccine shipment/transport; and
  • Temperature monitoring.
• The incumbent will also provide advice and facilitate trainings on:
  • Links and synergies for CCL&VM for immunization campaigns with the procurement and supply management of routine immunization in endemic countries and, where appropriate, other essential health commodities;
  • Where necessary, outsourcing of CCL&VM functions to improve efficiency and effectiveness;
  • Developing alternative strategies to get vaccines from the national port to communities in the field.
• S/he will work as part of the proposed UNICEF/WHO CCL Hub and with close engagement of other partners globally and in the field and will provide support in countries beyond those specified here, as per need of the programme.

Key Accountabilities, Duties & Tasks

• Develops and maintains a strategic framework for the identification of procurement services projects.
• Provides support and guidance to Key Counterparts at National levels and INGOs on PS  planning and transactions through regular communications, training and workshops and visits, as required.
• In coordination with Supply Division, delivers PS Key Accounts as well as complex and large requests and projects.
• Monitors overall PS transactions and facilitates the efficient and effective PS workflow, by addressing the bottlenecks and gaps and improving the processes, in close coordination with PS Unit in SD and National Counterparts.
• Obtain and communicate to customers, the cost estimate to finalize them within the agreed time-schedules.
• Contributes to SD Workshops, special/other events. Provides training on PS, particularly with regard to transaction management.
• Provide advice to the Country Office, Government and implementing partners on offshore and/or local procurement of goods and institutional services policies and procedures, Procurement Services and GAVI Co-financing; delivery and utilization of UNICEF supplies and equipment; coordinate with the Supply Division, Copenhagen, on supply policy and/or activities.
• Works with Health Section, Supply Division and partners to develop/update the tools and guidance on CCL policies, procedures and systems; and provide support through ROs and COs to implement at country level. Interacts with relevant teams at country level to develop a plan of action for building a CCL&VM system for polio vaccines prioritizing on polio endemic countries. With a specific focus on supporting the development of systems that produce data on:
  • Equipment management;
  • Vaccine stock management;
  • Transport; and
  • Temperature monitoring.
• Develop protocols and guidelines to conduct thorough vaccine management assessments and audits related to polio vaccination to identify gaps in supply and management and cold chain and means to rectify them. Provides support, as needed, in undertaking the Effective Vaccine Management (EVM) assessment; and in developing and implementing the EVM-based Improvement Plan. On-going review of the tools and methods in the vaccine management for refining and improving them.
• Develop and maintain partnership and collaborative relations with UNICEF, Government, UN, and bilateral counterparts in supply/logistics and institutional services activities including distribution, monitoring supply inputs, and inventory.
• Participates in the preparation of all programme reports for management, Board, donors, budget reviews, programme analysis, annual reports, etc.

Qualifications
Education:

• Advanced University Degree in Supply Chain Management or Public Health or Program Management, or other academic qualifications in similar areas, and relevant experience.

Work Experience:

• Eight years of work experience in logistics, cold chain or related areas; of which at least 2-4 years in developing countries.

Language Proficiency:

• Fluency in English required. Working knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.

Competencies
Core Values:

• Commitment
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Integrity

Core Competencies:

• Communication
• Drive for Result
• Working With People

Functional Competencies:

• Applying Technical Expertise
• Deciding and Initiating Actions
• Following Instructions and Procedures
• Leading and Supervising
• Planning and Organizing

Technical Knowledge:

• Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.
• Sets high standards for quality and consistently achieves project goals.
• Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
• Demonstrates and shares detailed technical knowledge and expertise.
• Adjusts team or department's approach to embrace changing circumstances.
• Identifies urgent and potentially difficult decisions and acts on them promptly; initiates and generates team- and department-wide activities.
• Ensures that team or department follows relevant company policies and procedures.
• Has excellent leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.
• Sets clearly defined objectives and plans activities for self, own team or department.

Application Closing Date
4th June, 2018.

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

Note: UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.

Programme Assistant at the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments

We are looking for qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Programme Assistant, GS-5, Various Field Offices

Job Number: 513540
Location: Nigeria
Work Type: Fixed Term Staff, Temporary Appointment

Purpose for the Job
Under the close supervision and guidance of the supervisor, the programme assistant supports the respective section by carrying out a range of procedural, administrative, and operational tasks, to help develop, implement and monitor their country programme, ensuring timely and effective delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.  

Key Functions, Accountability and Related Duties/Tasks
Support to programme development, planning and execution:

• Compiles data and information on subject matters relevant to the work of the section to facilitate preparation of reports, working papers, and presentations. 
• Prepares and maintains records pertaining to programme planning and development for his/her respective section.
• Carries out transactions in VISION ensuring programme results, activities and programme coding are as per annual work plans (AWPs), and makes amendments and alterations as per section revisions when necessary.
• Arranges meetings, workshops and training courses pertaining to programme development, and provides support in making the necessary logistical arrangements.
• Follows up both internally with the supply section and externally with counterparts to ensure supplies for programme implementation are delivered in a timely and accurate manner.

Support to monitoring and reporting of programme results:

• Provides support on budget revision/preparation, implementation status, determination position of funding utilization, and financial closures.
• Monitors budgets and financial expenditures of section, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations, keeping supervisor informed and advised on actions for decision and follow up.
• Prepares and maintains records, documents and control plans for the monitoring of project/programme implementation.

Support in resource mobilization:

• Compiles and organizes information and data pertaining to donors (both current and potential). 
• Compiles and organizes data and information to assist in the preparation of periodic or ad-hoc financial reports relating to country office and donors to support the office in optimizing use of programme funds.
• Carries out transactions in VISION pertaining to grants for his/her section such as registering grant allotments and tracking expiring programme grants.
• Supports the processing of contracts for consultants and external partners pertaining to the section.

Support in knowledge management and capacity building:

• Gathers and shares information as needed in support of improving the processes and daily operations of the section.
• Supports capacity development activities related to performance monitoring, programme development, and related internal UNICEF systems/tools by drafting necessary correspondence, compiling data reports and maintaining relevant records. 

Qualifications and Competencies
Education:

• Completion of Secondary Education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization.

Experience:

• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible administrative or clerical work experience is required.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or local language of the duty station is considered as an asset.
  

Competencies
Core Values:

• Commitment
• Diversity and inclusion
• Integrity

Core Competencies:

• Communication (ii)
• Working with People (ii)
• Drive for results (ii)

Functional Competencies:

• Analyzing (ii)
• Applying technical expertise (ii)
• Planning and organizing (ii)
• Following instructions and Procedures (ii)

Application Closing Date
15th June, 2018.

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

Job Vacancy For Project Coordinator at the United Nations Children's Fund

UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential - to the benefit of a better world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: TA EU-MNCHN Project Coordinator, P3, (364 days)

Job Number: 513427
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Work Type: Temporary Appointment

Purpose

• The incumbent of the post under direct supervision and guidance of the Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Manager of UNICEF Nigeria Country Office will support the strong intersectorial coordination of the project on Strengthening Primary Health Care and Community Resilience for Improved Maternal New-born Child Health & Nutrition (MNCHN) Outcomes in 3 States of Northern Nigeria.
• The goals of the Project Coordinator will be to accomplish project objectives by planning and evaluating project activities within the timelines with desired quality.
• The Project Coordinator is responsible for providing coordination, leadership, and resources coordination to meet the goals of the project.
• He/she is to lead and coordinate, on a daily basis, the implementation of the EU project activities and the work plans, ensuring they are delivered on time and to the agreed quality standards and budgets with a successful outcome and promote sector-wide integration and convergence.

Key Expected Results/Major Responsibilities
Project Coordination:

• Provide practical, hands-on coordination and technical support to the EU-MNCHN project ensuring the quality and timeliness of all project components.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities of sectoral team members for implementation of the various project components;
• Track project implementation progress and ensure timely completion of the planned activities as per approved EU-MNCHN work plan;
• Liaise with the MNCH manager, steering committee team at Federal, the CFO and field project colleagues and, sectoral Chiefs to coordinate and monitor project implementation;
• Oversee review of project work plans and planning process for the subsequent periods;
• Ensure that project implementation conform to the policies and procedures of UNICEF and the Contribution Agreement signed with the EU;
• Oversee procurement processes related to EU-MNCHN including delivery and distribution of equipment and supplies;
• Ensure that quality progress reports are produced and submitted in a timely manner to the MNCH Manager and Section Chiefs for submission to EUD according to the contract schedule;
• Prepare inputs for monthly EU-MNCHN Technical Working Group meetings and Quarterly EU-MNCHN Steering Committee meetings for Section Chiefs and participate in the meetings;
• Liaise and coordinate with other sections at UNICEF involved in the EU-MNCHN project specifically Nutrition, HIV, Child Protection, WASH and Communication (including C4D);
• While ensuring sections' Chiefs are fully appraised on progress, develop and maintain positive relationships with all project partners, especially the Delegation of the European Union in Nigeria and the FMOH and SMOH;
• Report regularly to the MNCH Manager and Section Chiefs on project progress and provide regular updates on the EU-MNCHN project.
• Milestone monitoring: Monitor progress on monthly project milestones, and proactively engage Field Offices to minimize delays and other risks.

Personnel Coordination:

• While ensuring integration of EU-MNCHN project implementation within the regular MNCHN project, coordinate the EU-MNCH project team promoting a ''One team approach'' and ensuring accountability of team members for their expected deliverables;
• Provide leadership and direction to the EU-MNCHN personnel for timely and quality project implementation;
• Promote and support effective team working through one-to-one communication and regular team meetings;
• Agree clear performance objectives for all consultants, and ensure all team members have appropriately set objectives, and that performance assessment are undertaken in a timely manner;
• Contribute to the recruitment and induction of EU-MNCHN project consultants as required.

Financial Coordination:

• Provide overall supervision and coordination of the project budget, including regular monitoring of expenditure against approved budget, in accordance with UNICEF financial procedures and guidelines;
• Review financial reports and ensure consistency and accuracy of data.
• Monitor DCT at Federal and State level and ensure timely disbursement and retirement

Communication and Reporting:

• Review financial reports and ensure consistency and accuracy of data;
• Prepare high quality presentations and briefing packs in appropriate formats for briefing of partners and stakeholders as appropriate;
• Review draft reports from assigned staff ensuring quality standards are met;
• Write comprehensive regular reports as required in the M&E Framework and the Visibility Strategy, outlining project progress, key achievements, challenges and steps being taken to address them, and next steps for submission to Section Chiefs.

Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced University Degree (minimum Master's Degree level) in one of following areas: Management, Public Health, International Development, Medicine, Social sciences or related field.
• Experience on systems strengthening and more so health system strengthening.
• At least five to eight years of progressively responsible professional work experience at national and international (international organization) levels with proven records of coordinating large projects and project management skill and experience
• Prior experience of working in Africa
• Must have done some grass-root work
• Experience in coordinating and supervising teams with a mix of skills
• General knowledge of health issues, RMNCH and Nutrition, is desirable
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to negotiate with project counterparts from the Government and European Union Delegation.
• Strong communication skills, including writing and public speaking
• Strong planning, organization and strategic thinking skills
• Fluency in spoken and written English.

Technical Experience:

• Knowledge of project coordination techniques and tools;
• Proven experience in people coordination; strategic planning; risk management; financial coordination and resource allocation;
• Easy use of excel sheets.

Competency Profile:

• Communication - Level 3
• Working with People - Level 3
• Drive for Results - Level 3
• Leading and supervising - Level 3
• Formulating strategies and concepts - Level 3
• Analyzing - Level 3
• Persuading and Influence - Level 2
• Creating and Innovation - Level 2
• Planning and Organizing - Level 3
• Relating and Networking - Level 3

Application Closing Date
13th June, 2018.

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

Note

• UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.

National Communication Consultant at the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential - to the benefit of a better world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: National Communication Consultant

Job Number: 513477
Location: Nigeria
Work Type: Consultancy
Contract Duration: Contract will be for a total duration of 11 months

Purpose for the Job

• Under the supervision of the Chief of Communications, with reporting line to the WASH Specialist, the communication consultant (national of Nigeria) will develop and ensure effective implementation of the Open Defecation Free Nigeria communication campaign of UNICEF Nigeria. More specifically, the consultant will be responsible for providing visibility to activities and results in a timely and efficient manner.
• The consultant will develop communication materials to support advocacy needs of the WASH Section of UNICEF Nigeria.
• The consultant will also develop and promote stories, including human interest stories and other materials for sharing with partners.
• The consultant will also organize and support field visits of journalists of media professional to ensure visibility of activities and project results.

Scope

• The Consultant will be based in the UNICEF Nigeria Country Office, Abuja and will work closely with the Federal Ministry of Water Resources; the Media; Communication agencies as well as UNICEF National and Field Office colleagues.
• The tasks will involve travelling to States, LGAs and Communities for consultation with relevant government partners and UNICEF colleagues.

Major Tasks to be Accomplished
Under the supervision of the Communication Section, and in close coordination with the WASH Specialist, the consultant will work in UNICEF Abuja, with field visits to UNICEF Field Offices. The Communication consultant will be accountable for and carry out the following task in fulfilling the expectations of this post:

• Develop and lead implementation of communication plan for End Open Defecation in Nigeria  communication campaign:
• Develop the communication plan through a participatory process
• Based on the communication plan, design and finalize effective advocacy and communication materials for the campaign, and other needs of WASH section.
• Work with technical colleagues to identify gaps in information required for visibility and ensure those gaps are adequately filled
• Support the development of quality communication materials (leaflets, radio, video clips and TV spots etc.) for promoting key advocacy messages
• Undertake other relevant tasks such as language-editing of technical reports, policy briefs and briefing notes
• Use of social media, video, photography to document to share project successes
• Write and finalize human interest stories
• Support documentation for visibility of the WASH activities and results for advocacy:
• Provide inputs on communication activities for donor reports, ensuring accurate and timely submission
• Develop communication products (presentations, human interest stories, and social media posts); plan and ensure execution of photo shoots and video products with UNICEF-hired photographers and videographers
• Plan and support organization of special events and high-level field visits by donors and UNICEF partners
• Ensure donor visibility and donor mention in communication products and activities
• Undertake other tasks in support of communication and advocacy needs of education section, as per planning with communication section

Qualifications or specialized knowledge/experience required
Education:

• Advanced degree in communication, journalism, mass-media, advertising, public relations, or related field. In the absence of advance degree, additional 3 years of experience will be necessary.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in communication, journalism, advertisement, creative writing or external relations
• Experienced in planning and rolling out communication campaigns
• Experienced with communicating using social media platforms.
• Experienced with planning and executing work-plans.
• Strong writing and analytical skills using diverse tools and computer applications.

Language:

• Fluency in English language and writing skills.

 Application Closing Date
13th June, 2018.

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

Job Vacancy For Programme Associate at the United Nations Children's Fund

UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential - to the benefit of a better world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Programme Associate, GS-6 (Various Field Offices)

Job Number: 513536
Location: Africa: Nigeria
Work Type: Fixed Term Staff, Temporary Appointment

Purpose for the Job

• Under the supervision and guidance of the supervisor, the programme associate supports the respective section by carrying out a range of procedural, administrative, and operational tasks to help develop, implement and monitor their country programme, ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.

Key Functions Accountability and Related Duties/Tasks
Support to programme development, planning and execution:

• Researches, analyzes, verifies, synthesizes and compiles qualitative and quantitative data and information from a variety of sources on subject matters relevant to the work of the section to facilitate preparation of reports, working papers and presentations.
• Drafts project documents, work plans, budgets, and proposals on implementation arrangements.
• Carries out transactions in VISION ensuring programme results, activities and programme coding are as per annual work plans (AWPs), and makes amendments and alterations as per section revisions when necessary.
• Monitors and tracks the efficient distribution of supplies that are required for effective programme delivery.

Support to monitoring and reporting of programme results:

• Prepares monitoring and reporting information for supervisor on agreed performance indicators to drive more efficient management and accountability for results.
• Monitors budgets and financial expenditures of section, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations, keeping supervisor informed and advised on actions for decision and/or follow up.

Support in resource mobilization:

• Researches, analyzes, verifies, and synthesizes data and information in support of preparing reports pertaining to donors (both current and potential).
• Researches, analyzes, verifies, and synthesizes data and information to assist in the preparation of periodic or ad-hoc financial reports relating to country office and donors to support the office in optimizing use of programme funds.
• Carries out transactions in VISION pertaining to grants for his/her section such as registering grant allotments and tracking expiring programme grants.

Support in knowledge management and capacity building:

• Researches, analyzes, verifies and synthesizes information on best practices and lessons learnt to support knowledge development and capacity building
• Supports capacity development activities related to performance monitoring, programme development, and related internal UNICEF systems/tools by preparing training materials and participating on exercises pertaining to programme processes and procedures which aim to build capacity of stakeholders.

Qualifications and Competencies Required
Education:

• Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization.

Experience:

• A minimum of six years of administrative or clerical work experience is required.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of another official UN language or local language of the duty station is considered as an asset.

Competencies
Core Value:

• Commitment
• Diversity and inclusion
• Intergrity

Core Competencies:

• Communication (ii)
• Working with People (ii)
• Drive for results (ii)

Function Competencies:

• Analyzing (ii)
• Applying technical expertise (ii)
• Planning and organizing (ii)
• Following Instructions and Procedures (ii)

Application Closing Date
15th June, 2018.

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

Job Vacancy For Account Manager - Bently Nevada at Baker Hughes - GE Nigeria

Baker Hughes, a GE company (NYSE:BHGE) is the world’s first and only fullstream provider of integrated oilfield products, services and digital solutions. Drawing on a storied heritage of invention, BHGE harnesses the passion and experience of its people to enhance productivity across the oil and gas value chain.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Account Manager - Bently Nevada

Ref Id: 3110892
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job Function: Sales
Business Segment: Oil & Gas Measurement & Controls

Role Summary

• Lead and Grow the Sales Operations and Develop long term strategy for growing Bentley Nevada Business in West Africa. Working as part of the Digital Solutions business –The Account Manager will lead Sales execution, development & implementation of growth strategies for Bentley Nevada to meet the market's needs in Nigeria & West Africa.

Essential Responsibilities

• Self-Starter, responsible for driving orders and sales through new and existing clients
• Develop and execute territory and specific account sales plans
• Proactive approach to sales, driving aggressive growth targets and address volume, and timing
• Responsible for work that is less defined in scope, utilize understanding and experience to execute business objectives, and capable to effect short and long-term business goals
• Accountable to deliver on commitments and communicate progress and support required
• Execute Strategies to win in a competitive landscape
• Build customer relationships at different levels for the purpose of Business development and Sales
• Develop customer strategies, marketing campaign plans, conduct sales presentations and generate new opportunities
• Own regional future planning and forecasting for Bently Nevada in the region specified
• Drive cross-functional coordination with the Commercial Operations, Services, Engineering and Project Management teams
• Meet and exceed sales targets
• Study Market environment and analyze competition trends
• Work with Marketing to develop project specific sales strategies for assigned customers
• Create and Drive Process Changes to develop winning strategies and Order closure
• Embrace customer focused mindset and commit to build and improve relationships with customersvPractice Value Selling for the technology as a differentiator
• Negotiate contracts as required
• Maintain knowledge of market trends, competitive actions, product needs, and customer base
• Cultivate long term relationships at all levels of customer organization

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an Engineering discipline –Electronics, Instrumentation & Controls, Mechanical/ or equivalent knowledge
• Minimum of 5 additional years of experience in Sales Origination
• Rotating equipment & Vibration diagnostic systems knowledge
• Experience in selling Bently Nevada or equivalent products a must
• Proven technical and commercial sales experience as an individual contributor
• Demonstrated ability to work directly with a globally dispersed team of sales managers
• Demonstrated success in exceeding Orders and Revenue targets and managing multiple customer success metrics
• Prior experience dealing with the Oil & Gas and Power Plant industries
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Outstanding interpersonal skills that enable working in matrix environment, externally with customers and internally through product company team
• Capable of striving under pressure and working effectively in a multi-cultural environment
• Fluent in English
• Must have local Market knowledge and deep understanding of business dynamics
• A valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate will be required (please indicate clearly on your resume)
• Must have valid authorization to work full-time without any restriction in Nigeria

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams
• Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
• Effective problem identification and solution skills
• Proven analytical and organizational ability
• Knowledge of markets, applications, and competition in Oil & Gas and Power Gen Industries

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Job Vacancy For Project Engineering Manager at GE Nigeria

GE is the world's Digital Industrial Company, transforming industry with software-defined machines and solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive. Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, GE delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Engineering Manager

Ref No: 3058347
Location: Lagos
Job Function: Engineering/Technology
Business Segment: Oil & Gas Oilfield Equipment

Role Summary

• The Project Engineering Manager - Subsea Production systems is a project leadership role will drive coordination, execution and communication across multiple engineering product lines within a single project
• The Project Engineering Manager is responsible for coordination between product line engineering teams to ensure successful completion of project activities on-time and on-budget.

Essential Responsibilities

• This is a talent search initiative aimed at identifying and pipelining experienced engineers with Subsea knowledge. When the vacancy becomes available, we will review this pool for suitable candidates.
• The role will include the responsibility and coordination of the PEM’s (Project Engineering Managers) or Leads for; Tress (XT), Controls (PCS) and Manifold s and Connections Systems (MCS). The PEM will work directly with the Project Director (PD) and report into the Head of Engineering for Subsea Projects
• The area of responsibilities may be changed upon the needs for each project and team solutions.
• But the following is an indication of the covered areas for the Role:
  • Budget / On time execution / delivery
  • Engineering Planning
  • Documentation
  • Requirements management
  • Technical Interfaces
  • Risk / ARM tool
  • Change Management
• These responsibilities may be changed upon the needs for each project and team solutions.

The following is an indication of typical detailed responsibilities for the role:

• Responsible for the technical relationship with the client
• Own the detailed engineering integrated planning and execution to the plan
• Coordinate Product Group’s engineering activities to achieve overall budgeted hours for all packages
• Lead regularly scheduled reviews that track progress and spending by team
• Monitor, explain and resolve any deviations from the early baseline on the S-curve for engineering
• Drive on-time delivery through regular meetings and detailed team engagement
• Issue and approve manpower needed to execute to the schedule and any additional scope that enters the projects. Manage the cost and the resource plan
• Establish cost analysis based on tasks and milestones. Track and trend all engineering spending as required and necessary
• Maintain cost analysis, explain and resolve any deviations from the allocated costs within each of the project engineering teams
• Track efficiency factors on projects and forecast project impacts based on changes in efficiency. Take corrective actions where necessary
• Escalate issues if needed into systems or the product team leadership to resolve
• Utilize the Technical Control Board to resolve issues and collaborate within the engineering product lines
• Drive Configuration Control within the product subsystems to prevent changes that will impact cost & schedule
• Track schedule beyond engineering deliverables to ensure engineering ownership and supply chain support throughout the production cycle on a part by part basis
• Partner with systems engineering to identify and resolve any changes in specifications or product requirements
• Provide leadership and direction in projects to the Product Groups engineering teams
• Overall responsibility and coordination of the qualification related to Product Group Engineering, including budget
• TQP’s FMECA’s coordination and support, including the budget and key milestones in plan

Qualifications/Requirements

• Master's or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited University or College in a related Engineering discipline/or equivalent
• 5 years Oil and Gas Engineering background mainly in subsea production systems
• Mandatory NSE and COREN certifications
• Previous experience in process improvements, engineering and/or project management
• Previous experience in positions as testing, project engineering, system engineering, project management or process improvements
• A valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate will be required (please indicate clearly on your resume)
• Must have valid authorization to work full-time without any restriction in Nigeria

Desired Characteristics:

• Change agent with strong credibility and influence in the organization and project teams
• Ability to motivate others and achieve results
• Commitment to process improvement
• Customer-focused in defining quality and establishing priorities
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Executive level presentation skills
• Ability to synthesize information, identify problems, establish facts and deduce solutions
• Ability to make things happen despite apparent failings of the formal organisation or project management in projects.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Job Vacancy For Project Commercial Manager at GE Nigeria

GE is the world's Digital Industrial Company, transforming industry with software-defined machines and solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive. Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, GE delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Project Commercial Manager

Job Id: 3055185
Location: Lagos
Job Function: Project Management
Business Segment: Oil & Gas Oilfield Equipment

Role Summary

• Reporting operationally to the Project Director and functionally supported by the Commercial Director, the job holder is responsible for providing commercial leadership and direction within a multi discipline subsea project, sharing responsibility with the PD for contractual and financial delivery of the project in accordance with execution and financial plan.

Essential Responsibilities

• This is a talent search initiative aimed at identifying and pipelining talent with commercial experience.
• The job holder provides key commercial interface between internal business units, functions (finance, planning, sourcing, legal, PLs), client and management team on all project commercial and contractual matters.
• Facilitate the bid handover and booking process and ensure that the necessary commercial information is understood and disseminated to the extended project team.
• Establish and maintain the project variation control system and managing negotiations in line with contract requirements.
• Ensure compliance with the project specific contractual administration requirements.
• Provide advice, assistance and guidance to management, PMs and functions on project specific contractual matters.
• Manage the invoicing process ensuring that the project maintains the best possible free cash flow.
• Ensure commercial risks are identified and managed across the project scopes of work by controlling the overall project risk and opportunity review and reporting process.
• Accurately manage the project cost status and reporting and advising on variances, risks and corrective actions affecting the overall project estimate to complete.
• Co-ordinate and support periodic client and internal reporting and performance presentations.
• Ensure a project sourcing plan and timeline is established with the support of Sourcing function and ensure that related commercial and contractual risks for key subcontracts and major purchases are being mitigated and opportunities are managed.
• Manage and support the formulation and negotiation of project contractual claims and counter claims.
• Support the handover process to the base organization at project completion.
• Deputize for the PD as required..

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, or, other relevant legal, commercial, energy related degree/or equivalent.
• Substantial contract management experience in an O&G capital construction project environment.
• Proven track record in contributing to the improvement of project profitability, cash flow and control of commercial risk in previous roles.
• Commercially, financially and contractually aware with good communication, inter-personal and negotiation skills.
• Strong commercial leadership skills with proven capability of working in a matrix environment and of leading by influence.
• Willing to work at a detail level.
• A valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate will be required (please indicate clearly on your resume)
• Must have valid authorization to work full-time without any restriction in Nigeria

Desired Characteristics:

• Industry Legal Awareness: Full understanding and working knowledge of the key legal risk areas such as but not limited to contractual liability, insurance requirements, defective performance and warranty obligations for goods and services and application of same in the Oil and Gas (O&G) Industry.
• Commercial Awareness: Full understanding and working knowledge of all aspects of lump sum and reimbursable project related financial and contractual management clauses in areas such as but not limited to Application of Rates, Confidentiality, Completion Notices, Payment Profiles & Cashflow, Variation Control, Escalations, Cancellation, Hedging etc. required to make sound commercial decisions.
• Risk Assessment: Understanding of key commercial risks and areas for opportunity and able to lead project risk review process and assessments.
• Technical Product Knowledge: Understanding of subsea production systems
• Negotiating Skills: To secure favorable outcomes, having the flexibility to understand and negotiate alternative contractual and commercial positions with customers (subject to approval).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Job Vacancy For Workover Lead Engineer at GE Nigeria

GE is the world's Digital Industrial Company, transforming industry with software-defined machines and solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive. Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, GE delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Workover Lead Engineer

Job Id: 3055379
Location: Lagos
Job Function: Engineering/Technology
Business Segment: Oil & Gas Oilfield Equipment

Role Summary

• The Workover Lead Engineer has technical responsibility for the delivery of the Workover product line during the Execution Phase of an Engineering/ Procurement/ Construction (EPC) Subsea Project. Reporting directly to the Global Systems Engineering Manager and functionally to the EPC Project Engineering Manager, this is a senior level role working in a high-profile function of GE Oil & Gas.

Essential Responsibilities

• This is a talent search initiative aimed at identifying and pipelining Workover Engineers with subsea experience. When the vacancy becomes available, we will review this pool for suitable candidates.

Engineering and Technical responsibility for delivery of Workover Systems for an EPC Project as follows:

• Creation and control of the System Master Equipment List and Master Document Register
• Delivery of the System Field Layouts and Distribution schematics
• Delivery of the System Design Basis and Functional Design Specifications
• Material selection and Corrosion protection Philosophy
• Internal and External Interfaces
• Design Verification Program
• Technical Change control process
• Technical Assurance program
• Flow Assurance, Hydrate Management and Thermal Design
• 3rd party certification and regulatory compliance programs
• Intervention, Inspection, maintenance and repair strategy
• System Integrating testing program
• Technical Risk Management plan including HAZOP &HAZID
• Reliability Management incl. RAM analysis, FMECA and SIL engineering

Qualifications/Requirements

• Masters or Bachelor degree in Engineering or science based discipline/or equivalent
• Chartered Engineer or PE certification is preferred
• 3 years’ oil and gas engineering background mainly in subsea production systems
• Mandatory NSE and COREN certifications.
• Proven experience across at least 2 of the following: (Item 2 is compulsory)
• Project Management/Engineering Management experience of Subsea project execution
• Technical expertise, at ‘expert’ level, in at least 1 of the following product lines: Trees, PCS, Manifolds, Well Control & Intervention, Subsea Power & Processing.
• Practical knowledge of at least 3 aspects of the Subsea Systems Engineering Lifecycle: New Product Introduction, Tender development, Project Engineering, System Integration Testing, commissioning, and operations
• Domain expertise across at least 2 of the following (one at ‘expert’ level): Hydro-mechanical, Electrical & power, Software/Electronic, Marine/Structural
• Availability to travel internationally for project needs and for short term assignments
• Fluent English speaker
• A valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate will be required (please indicate clearly on your resume)
• Must have valid authorization to work full-time without any restriction in Nigeria

Desired Characteristics:

• Ability to create and lead multi-disciplined, geographically dispersed teams
• Strong inter-personal and communication skills
• Ability to synthesize information, identify problems, establish facts and deduce solutions
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Vacancy For Senior Systems Engineer at GE Nigeria

GE is the world's Digital Industrial Company, transforming industry with software-defined machines and solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive. Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, GE delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer

Ref No: 3058410
Location: Lagos
Job Function: Engineering/Technology
Business Segment: Oil & Gas Oilfield Equipment

Role Summary

• The Senior Systems Engineer has technical responsibility for all aspects of the Execution Phase of an Engineering/Procurement/Construction (EPC) Subsea Project.
• Reporting directly to the Global Systems Engineering Manager, and functionally to the EPC Project Engineering Manager, this is a senior level role working in a high profile function of GE Oil & Gas.

Essential Responsibilities
Engineering and Technical responsibility for an EPC Project as follows:

• Creation and control of the System Master Equipment List and Master Document Register
• Delivery of the System Field Layouts and Distribution schematics
• Delivery of the System Design Basis and Functional Design Specifications
• Material selection and Corrosion protection Philosophy
• Internal and External Interfaces
• Design Verification Program
• Technical Change control process
• Technical Assurance program
• Flow Assurance, Hydrate Management and Thermal Design
• 3rd party certification and regulatory compliance programs
• Intervention, Inspection, maintenance and repair strategy
• System Integrating testing program
• Technical Risk Management plan including HAZOP &HAZID
• Reliability Management incl. RAM analysis, FMECA and SIL engineering

Qualifications/Requirements

• Masters or Bachelor degree in Engineering or science based discipline/or equivalent
• Chartered Engineer or PE certification is preferred
• 5 years’ oil and gas engineering background mainly in subsea production systems
• Mandatory NSE and COREN certifications.
• Proven experience across at least 2 of the following: (Item 2 is compulsory)
• Project Management/Engineering Management experience of Subsea project execution
• Technical expertise across at least 2 of the following product lines (one at ‘expert’ level): Trees, PCS, Manifolds, Well Control & Intervention, Subsea Power & Processing.
• Practical knowledge of at least 3 aspects of the Subsea Systems Engineering Lifecycle: New Product Introduction, Tender development, Project Engineering, SIT, commissioning, and operations
• Domain expertise across at least 2 of the following (one at ‘expert’ level): Hydro-mechanical, Electrical & power, Software/Electronic, Marine/Structural
• Availability to travel internationally for project needs and for short term assignments
• Fuent English speaker
• A valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate will be required (please indicate clearly on your resume)
• Must have valid authorization to work full-time without any restriction in Nigeria

Desired Characteristics:

• Ability to create and lead multi-disciplined, geographically dispersed teams
• Strong inter-personal and communication skills
• Ability to synthesize information, identify problems, establish facts and deduce solutions
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Vacancy For Project Planning Lead (EPC Planner) at GE Nigeria

GE is the world's Digital Industrial Company, transforming industry with software-defined machines and solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive. Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, GE delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Project Planning Lead (EPC Planner)

Location: Lagos
Job Function: Project Management
Business Segment: Oil & Gas Digital Solutions

Role Summary

• The EPC Planner is required to create and maintain the EPC Systems project plan during the project execution, alongside the Systems Engineering Planner.
• The EPC Planner is also responsible for leadership and technical support of their appointed project planning team, supporting project functions and managing project controls.

Essential Responsibilities
This is a talent search initiative aimed at identifying and pipelining talent with project Planning experience. When the vacancy becomes available, we will review this pool for suitable candidates.

• The EPC Planner is a key partner to the Project Director as he/she provides them visibility on project execution. They also act as a strong link between the Project Director and the Product Line (PL) project planners as he/she captures and provides key information helping project execution and escalates any issues critical to the project which could not be resolved at planner level.The EPC Planner will also have key interaction with the various function representatives on the project, namely: Finance Manager, Systems Engineer, Commercial Manager, Supply Chain Coordinator, Quality Manager, EHS Manager, Logistics Coordinator, Document Controller etc.
• Project plan creation
• OTR EPC Planner is responsible for completing the project plan baseline creation and development in-line with GE IPP/ QMS and contractual requirements.
• The EPC Planner is responsible for P6 project node creation, with assistance from a P6 Super user. Ensure Planning Team create all project plans within correct folders of this node and that project naming conventions are adhered to, in-line with current QMS.
• EPC Planner to provide timeline/ schedule for baseline plan creation, in-line with Planning QMS documentation.This should be communicated to both planning team and the customer. Hold regular update meetings with planners to track progress and ensure deadlines are adhered to.
• EPC Planner to chair planning workout/ project kick-off Meeting(s) with all members of the Project Planning Team (initial meeting ideally face to face), to ensure team alignment. Follow the ‘Plan Creation Checklist (QW-SPS-GLO-PLN-004) which details how to build the plan and the actions required by each planner.
• The EPC Planner is responsible for the creation and maintenance of the EPC project plan (in the commercial phase and / or in the execution phase. Aligning Key Milestones such as Contract Award with the agreed dates. Working with PL Planners to ensure correct logic and linking of their Deliverables to the relevant Contractual and Billing Milestones. They are required to add the EPC Project Management Team resources to vouchering activities in plan, assign and manage hours for the duration of the project, in-line with ‘Primavera Vouchering and Coding Maintenance Work Instruction’ (QW-SS-GLO-PLN-007).
• Once all project plans are complete, carry out vigorous schedule Quality checks across all plans, in-line with ‘Global Planning Schedule Integrity Metrics’ QMS Procedure (OGQ-GPQ-0013).
• Carry out Critical Path Analysis and produce Total Float Reports across project plans, in order to highlight the most critical schedule drivers to Project Director, Customer, Planning Team, relevant functions and any other key stakeholders.
• EPC Planner to ensure all Baselines are set on contractually agreed date.
• Schedule and budget control
• The EPC Planner secures complete alignment with Baseline Control QMS and related work instructions.
• Keeps Project Management team budget maintained vs. baseline as per PD instructions, within the boundaries of the QMS.
• Carry out regular checks across all Project Plans to ensure Budgeted figures remain as per Baseline, where there are discrepancies, inform plan owner and request fix, provide support, if required.
• The EPC Planner works with the project planner on schedule revision and change control incorporate agreed upon contract amendments (Variation Orders) and uses formal change control mechanisms.

The EPC Planner is also responsible for:

• Communication protocol with product lines and functions.
• Customer, Project Director and Business reporting.
• Project risk planning.
• Project Closure

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or other relevant related degree/or equivalent
• Extensive experience and Knowledge of P6 Primavera Schedule tool
• Experience of project management tools, methods and processes
• Knowledge of O&G Capital projects, preferably in Subsea Production Systems
• Commercially, financially and contractually aware with good communication, inter-personal and negotiation skills
• Strong commercial leadership skills with proven capability of working in a matrix environment and of leading by influence
• A valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate will be required (please indicate clearly on your resume)
• Must have valid authorization to work full-time without any restriction in Nigeria

Desired Characteristics:

• Risk Assessment: Understanding of key commercial risks and areas for opportunity and able to lead project risk review process and assessments
• Technical Product Knowledge: Understanding of subsea production systems
• Negotiating Skills: To secure favorable outcomes, having the flexibility to understand and negotiate alternative contractual and commercial positions with customers (subject to approval)

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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