News, Jobs, Scholarship and Business Tips: Jan 18, 2019

Friday, January 18, 2019

2019 Hatfield Lioness MSc Scholarships At Durham University, UK

The Durham University, UK is offering the Hatfield Lioness Scholarships to Individuals who wants to pursue a degree program at the Institution.
Hatfield College aims to award the Lioness Scholarship to an individual who has the academic and personal qualities to enable them to complete and benefit from a postgraduate course, and who will also act as a positive ambassador for their home country in Durham, and put their enhanced knowledge and skills gained from the master’s programme and experience in Durham to good use for the benefit of their society when they return home.
Eligible Countries: Developing Countries
Course Level: Masters
Value Of Scholarships: This scholarship program covers;

Full payment of University tuition fees
Stipend for living expenses – 12 monthly payments
One return economy air ticket from the home country to the UK, and the cost of return travel between the UK airport and Durham City
Fully funded, self-catered, mixed accommodation at Hatfield College
‘Settling in allowance’ on arrival
Cost of UK visa and the UK Health surcharge

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must be Female Africans
Applicants must have completed their Bachelors degree program
Applicants must have applied for and been offered an unconditional place on their chosen master’s programme by the end of June 2019
Applicants must not be in receipt of any other scholarship to fund their postgraduate studies.

Method of Application:
Stage 1: Submit an academic application for your chosen master’s programme; within this application you should reference your intention to apply for the Hatfield Lioness Scholarship
Stage 2: Submit an application for the Scholarship on this Application form
Visit The Official Webpage For More Information
Scholarship Application Deadline: 30th April 2019

2019 Hatfield Lioness MSc Scholarships At Durham University, UK

Full payment of University tuition fees
Stipend for living expenses – 12 monthly payments
One return economy air ticket from the home country to the UK, and the cost of return travel between the UK airport and Durham City
Fully funded, self-catered, mixed accommodation at Hatfield College
‘Settling in allowance’ on arrival
Cost of UK visa and the UK Health surcharge

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must be Female Africans
Applicants must have completed their Bachelors degree program
Applicants must have applied for and been offered an unconditional place on their chosen master’s programme by the end of June 2019
Applicants must not be in receipt of any other scholarship to fund their postgraduate studies.

Türkiye Scholarships for Foreign Students in Turkey, 2019

Turkey opens the doors of its universities for international students from all around the world with “Türkiye Scholarships”. Apart from providing educational opportunities at an international caliber as well as a wealth of knowledge and experience, Turkey offers scholarships to study in the most prestigious universities in Turkey.
Course Level: Programs open for application are: Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programs.
Nationality: Internationally
Number of Scholarships: A number of scholarships are available
Scholarship can be taken in Turkey
To be eligible, the applicants must be following all the given criteria:
Eligible Countries: Scholarships are available to students from all around the world.
Entrance Requirements: Undergraduate candidates who possess International qualifications such as SAT or GCSE instead of national exam scores will need to provide the minimum required qualifications needed for completing secondary school according to these international exams.
All Türkiye Scholarships awardees who do not possess C1 Level Certificate for Turkish Proficiency (including those who are placed into English or other language taught programs) must attend a 1-year Turkish Preparatory Course and attain the C1 Level Certificate by the end of their academic year.
Eligible Groups: Citizens of all countries, Graduates or applicants who are able to graduate at the end of the current academic year (before September 2019), and Researchers and academicians
Non-Eligible Groups: Turkish citizens and those who have lost Turkish citizenship. Students already registered in Turkish universities at the level of study they are applying for.

Minimum Academic Criteria:
Minimum academic achievement for Bachelor’s degree applicants: 70%
Minimum academic achievement for Master’s and Doctorate degree applicants: 75%
Minimum academic achievement for Health Science (Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy) applicants: 90%

Age Criteria:

To be under the age of 21 for Undergraduate programs
To be under the age of 30 for Master’s programs
To be under the age of 35 for Doctorate programs

As part of 2019 application and evaluation process, in order to facilitate and quicken the later stages of your admission, provided that it is not a requirement, all candidates planning to apply this year are strongly advised to make their application with a valid passport as their ID document, or at least hold and present a valid passport during the scholarship interviews.
Method of Application: To apply for the scholarship, you need to register before initiating an application. All candidates must submit the following documents during online application:

A valid National Identification Document or a valid Passport
A recent Photo of the candidate (Please note that the photo you upload into the Application system must be a proper portrait of yourself, candidate photos which are not identifiable will undermine the evaluation of your application)
National exam scores (required for candidates who do not possess any international qualification or certification)
Diploma or temporary certificate of Graduation
Academic transcripts (online screenshots and uncertified transcripts will undermine the evaluation of your application)
International exam scores (GRE, GMAT, DELF, YDS, YÖS …etc. if required by the chosen university & program)
Language test scores (if required by the chosen university & program)
A research proposal and an example of your written work (for PhD applicants only)

Scholarship Link

Scholarship Application Deadline: 20 February 2019

Government Of Mauritius Scholarships For African Students, 2019

Applications are invited for the Government Of Mauritius scholarships which is offered to African Students who wants to pursue a degree program at any Mauritius Institution.
This scholarship program will cover tuition fees, living expenses, and airfare to and fro for successful applicants.
Course Level: Undergraduate, Masters & PhD
To be taken at (country): Mauritius
Eligible Countries: Countries in the African Union or African Commonwealth countries.
Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants should be above 18 years of age and should not have reached their 26th birthday at the closing date of application;
For Master’s programmes, applicants should not have reached 35 years and,
for PhD programmes, applicants should not have reached 45 years by the closing date of application
Applicants must have applied for full-time on-campus studies at any public Tertiary Education Institution in Mauritius for academic year starting in 2019;
Applicants must be fluent in English Language.

Value of Scholarship: The Scholarship will support successful candidates in meeting tuition fees and contribute to their living expenses during their studies in Mauritius. Furthermore, the airfare, by the most economical route, from the country of origin at the beginning of studies and back to the country of origin at the end of the studies will be covered. This will be valid for travel from the country of origin at the beginning of the studies and back to the country of origin upon successful completion of studies.
Method of Application:

For More Information Visit The Official Website
Scholarship Application Deadline:

Electronic application to be submitted: 18th February 2019
Hard copies to be submitted: 25th February 2019
For August 2019; Electronic application to be submitted: 15th April 2019
Hard copies to be submitted: 29th April 2019

2019 Global Scholarships At University Of Waterloo in Canada

Applications are currently ongoing at the University Of Waterloo, Canada. This scholarship program is awarded to applicants who are looking at undergoing a degree program at University Of Waterloo, Canada.
These scholarships are open to international students studying on a study permit only.
Course Level: Undergraduate
Eligible Countries: International
Value Of Scholarships: The scholarships will be awarded worth up to $12,000 to $25,000
Eligibility Criteria:

demonstrated qualities of leadership and positive attitudes in keeping with the Mission Statement of the University.
Applicant must be an international student.
Applicants must Be able to demonstrate financial need.
Applicants must Have accepted an unconditional offer of admission for the academic year 2018-2019

Method of Application: Please complete the online application. Please submit hard copies of all necessary documents to the International Student Office.
Your application package will include, in the following order :
1. complete and signed application
2. official high school transcript [if attended more than one school please include all]
3. reference letter #1 – Math or Computer Studies teacher
4. reference letter #2 – Principal or designate
5. copies of all relevant award certificates (originals cannot be sent back to you)
Email carolyn.sedore@uwaterloo.ca ONE attachment containing your entire application and all supporting documents. Please avoid sending separate files. This could result in an incomplete file being considered.
Visit The Official Website For More Information
Scholarship Application Deadline: February 4, 2019

2019 Excellence Scholarships For International Student At University Of Reading in UK

The School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences at the University of Reading, UK invites applicants from Suitable Candidates who are willing to undergo a degree program at the Institution.
Course Level: Undergraduate
Eligible Countries: International
Value Of Scholarships: 3 x £2,000 (towards the first year of your studies)
Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must be International students
Applicants must be able to confirm that they have/are seeking the means to support any outstanding fees/costs not covered by this scheme i.e. through other funding awards or self-funding.
Applicants must Have applied for the undergraduate programmes, including the MSci Speech and Language Therapy and MSci Applied Psychology (Clinical) courses at the University of Reading, and are due to commence their courses in September 2019 (The University of Reading’s offer is your firm offer);

Method of Application: Applicants are advised to apply using the online application form on the Official website
Visit The Official Website For More Information
Scholarship Application Deadline: March 01, 2019

Projects Field Technician at Alfred & Victoria Associates 2019

Alfred & Victoria Associates is one of Nigeria’s leading ICT solution based company. Our company offers a wide range of services which are in high demand of today’s emerging market. AVA has three major arms which have been streamlined to meet our customer's needs.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Projects Field Technician, Rigger

Job Code: OPS-PJ-015
Location: Kaduna
Projects Level: Two
Reports To: Projects Coordinator Rigger

Responsibilities

Provide service and customer support during field visits or dispatches
Tie workflow to schedule
Manage all on-site installation, repair, maintenance and test tasks
Diagnose errors or technical problems and determine proper solutions
Produce timely and detailed service reports
Document processes
Operate vehicle in a safely manner and use field automation systems
Follow all company’s filed procedures and protocols
Cooperate with technical team and share information across the organization
Comprehend customer requirements and make appropriate recommendations/briefings
Build positive relationships with customers

Education Requirement

Any Technical Degree or Training.

Qualifications:

1-4 years of experience in similar field
Preferred Location of Applicants is Northern Region.

Salary

Very attractive.

Application Closing Date
3pm, Monday 28th January, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@alfred-victoria.com Any application received after this time will be automatically rejected.

Project Coordinator at Alfred & Victoria Associates 2019

Alfred & Victoria Associates is one of Nigeria’s leading ICT solution based company. Our company offers a wide range of services which are in high demand of today’s emerging market. AVA has three major arms which have been streamlined to meet our customer's needs.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Coordinator

Location: Lagos
Passive ND Reports To: Projects Supervisor

Role and Responsibilities

Plans and designs the work schedule (site survey, site supervision and site handover) in order to meet target dates
Directs the sub-contractors and coordinates all their civil work activities on his/her sites
Coordinates with the Client’s Site Representative(s) to ensure an efficient roll-out of the sites’ work
Coordinates efforts with all sections of the company (Logistics & Procurement, Quality Control, HR & Administration and Accounts) as per i engineering’s internal procedures
Ensures that all civil works being executed under his/her supervision conform with the Client’s specifications, the BOQ and the approved drawings
Ensures that all contract-related civil activities (ready mixed concrete, portable cement, excavation, back filling and compaction…) are in accordance with the engineering standards and specifications
Ensures that all civil materials, tools and equipments are in accordance with the engineering standards and specifications
Reports all progress and troubleshooting at sites on daily basis to the Project Supervisor using i engineering’s reporting formats
Hands over completed sites to the Client after signing all clients’ acceptance documents on site.

Requirements

B.Sc in Civil Engineering.
2-5 years' experience in similar field.

Salary
Very attractive.

Application Closing Date
28th January, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their tailored CV to: recruitment@alfred-victoria.com

Note: Applications after the above time and date will be automatically rejected.

Project Officer at Alfred & Victoria Associates 2019

Alfred & Victoria Associates is one of Nigeria’s leading ICT solution based company. Our company offers a wide range of services which are in high demand of today’s emerging market. AVA has three major arms which have been streamlined to meet our customer's needs.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Officer

Location: Lagos
Data entry Reports To: Projects Coordinator

Role and Responsibilities

Supports his/ her direct supervisor to help in collecting data, recording it in database in given format & reporting it as per guidelines.
Ensures to have accurate data and verify it as per guideline.
Liaises with related parties (field, office staff, 3rd party or client) for collecting information.
Analyzes data collected to present it in understandable format.
Thinks in a creative way to bring improvement in overall process and gives suggestions.
Maintains database by entering new and updated clients’ information.
Secures information by completing data base backups.
Maintains client’s confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
Manages additional responsibilities including troubleshooting, file back-ups, regular updating, and retrieval of data, as and when required.

Qualification

HND, recommended to have IT certificate or graduation

Job Requirements:

Experience in data entry and analysis field
Excellent communication skills - written and oral
Basic Data analysis and interpretation skills
Good Knowledge of computer operation, especially with MS office (No need for Computer management skills)
Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure

Salary
Very attractive.

Application Closing Date
Monday, 28th January, 2019. (3pm)

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their tailored CV to: recruitment@alfred-victoria.com.

Note: Any application received after the closing date will be automatically rejected.

Corporate Communicates Officer at Alfred & Victoria Associates 2019

Alfred & Victoria Associates is one of Nigeria’s leading ICT solution based company. Our company offers a wide range of services which are in high demand of today’s emerging market. AVA has three major arms which have been streamlined to meet our customer's needs.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Corporate Communicates Officer

Location: Lagos

Responsibilities

Collaborate with management to develop and implement an effective communications strategy based on our target audience.
Write, edit, and distribute content, including publications, press releases, website content, speeches, and other marketing material that communicates the organization's activities, products and/or services.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with printing and promotional companies that produce material.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with branding companies.
Respond to social media inquiries and act as a spokesperson for the organization.
Seek opportunities to enhance the reputation of the brand, and coordinate publicity events as required.
Draft and prepare mass email content.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, or related field.
Minimum of 2 - 5 years' relevant experience in a communications role.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
Good time management and organizational skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, content management systems, and social media platforms.

Salary
Very attractive.

Application Closing Date
28th January, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@alfred-victoria.com

Note: Any application received after this time will be automatically rejected.

Skills & Competency Development Manager at First Bank of Nigeria Limited 2019

Lead the planning, design and development of competency-based learning curricula for designated FirstBank Departments/Business Units and/or Job Families and offer expertise in the (periodic) update of the FirstAcademy Schools’ Curriculum.
Spearhead proactive consultations with line managers and business unit heads with a view to translating business requirements and strategies into competency imperatives
Anchor the periodic (quarterly) preparation and roll-out of the bank-wide Training Schedule/Plan and Budgets, albeit excluding programmes run within the FirstAcademy multi-level Schools
Oversee the treatment of approved adhoc instructor-led training requests – both foreign and local.
Work closely with the Faculty Deans in designing best-fit training assessment methods (especially Training Impact Assessment – KP3) necessary to drive the achievement of desired learning outcomes and follow through on their implementation
Report periodically on the business impact (i.e. the measure of training effectiveness as well as the Return on Investments) of training programmes through the Head, FirstAcademy to the Head, HCMD and FirstAcademy Governing Council.
Facilitate the rollout of Inter-Departmental training programmes in line with approved Learning Management Policies and Procedures
Partake in Training Vendor Accreditation processes and actively manage relationships with FirstBank Accredited Training Partners
Act as a ‘trusted advisor’ and ‘business partner’ in offering proactive learning advisory services to staff as part of a holistic Talent Development Framework
Work closely with the Head, FirstAcademy in proposing new policies on learning/teaching for Management approval.
As part of the Bank’s Information Security requirements, maintain the security of all Information entrusted to the staff and comply with the principles and policies in the Information Security Handbook
Facilitate and champion organization-wide knowledge sharing, so that the organization’s know-how, information and experience is captured, retained and shared within; as well as outside the organization with clients, partners, and stakeholders (as appropriate)
As part of the Bank’s Information Security requirements, maintain the security of all Information entrusted to the staff and comply with the principles and policies in the Information Security Handbook

Qualifications
Education:

Minimum Education: First Degree in Social Sciences or Human Resources
Higher qualification and/or professional certifications in Training and Development and/or Human Resource Management

Experience:

Minimum experience - 10 years relevant experience with hands-on experience in Course Design and Development and Programme Facilitation (stand-up training delivery)

Key Competency Requirements
Knowledge:

Banking Industry knowledge
Competency Assessment/Skills Audit
Instructional Design Techniques
HR Policies and Procedures
Adult Learning
Training Administration
Curriculum Planning
Basic Accounting/Budgeting

Skill/Competencies:

Strong business acumen and customer focus
Excellent Communications skills (written and oral)
High level consultation and negotiation skills
Facilitation and presentation skills
Resourcefulness & Resilience
Attention to detail
Excellent time management and organisation skills
Strong IT skills

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Learning Centre Manager at First Bank of Nigeria Limited 2019

Monitor budget and provide cost control to ensure compliance with Bank’s policies
Manage the co-ordination of training programmes to ensure they run seamlessly
Guide learning activities in line with ITF requirements to ensure maximum reimbursement
Co-ordinate the returns and reports of other learning centers across the country to ensure compliance with the overall plans and policies of First Academy
Administer training assessments/examinations and marking guides, ensuring confidentiality and compliance to agreed standards
Co-ordinate vendor activities and adherence to SLAs and process payments & bill settlements
Render periodic returns on expenditure and programmes at all learning centers to ensure proper financial reconciliation and adherence to cost limits and adherence to curriculum plans
Oversee premises and hostels maintenance
Handle monthly proofing/reconciliation of training-related accounts in liaison with the Financial Control Unit and Finance Operations (DOMOPS)
As part of the Bank’s Information Security requirements, maintain the security of all Information entrusted to the staff and comply with the principles and policies in the Information Security Handbook

Job Requirements

Minimum Education: First Degree in Accounting or Finance
Minimum Experience: 8 years experience (with experience in administration)

Key Competency Requirements
Knowledge:

Banking structure, policies and procedures.
Banking Operations/services/products
Accounting/Budgeting
HR policies and procedures
HR Information systems
Vendor Administration
Service Level Agreement Management
Cost Optimisation.

Skill/Competencies:

Accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent time management and organisation skills
Interpersonal skills
IT and Computer appreciation
Excellent Communications skills (written and oral) with strong business and customer focus
Reasoning and Analytical Skills
People management
Supervisory skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Faculty Dean II at First Bank of Nigeria Limited 2019

Contribute towards the visioning, and anchor the strategic planning, development and rollout of the Specialised Banking, Management Schools as well as regulatory programmes.
Spearhead proactive consultations/engagements with Business Units on issues around Management development with a view to translating requirements into learning needs and preparing periodic Training Schedules/Plans.
Oversee the day-to-day running (academic and administrative) of the Specialised Banking and Management schools bank-wide, which includes other FirstBank offshore locations.
Anchor competency assessment exercises necessary for identifying competency gaps relative to programmes within the Specialised Banking and Management Schools.
Preside over periodic course review and new course development processes, with a view to ensure the inclusion of quality learning and teaching methods in the various course/programme structures.
Lead Vendor Assessment/Engagement processes and actively manage/maintain relationships with External Faculty/Partners for the Specialised Banking Schools and the Management School.
Broker strategic alliances and partnerships with best-in-class Global and Professional Institutions for the purpose of acquiring necessary accreditations and certifications for various Faculty programmes/courses.
Champion the design/development of best-suited training evaluation methods necessary to drive the achievement of the desired learning outcomes (i.e. individual and business outcomes) for programmes within the Faculty II.
Prepare periodic reports to Management on the business impact of training programmes – i.e. reports showing the measure of training effectiveness/ROI.
Suggest necessary improvements/updates to policies especially on learning/teaching for consideration by the Head, FirstAcademy.
Represent FirstAcademy Faculty II to various internal constituencies including FirstBank Management, Internal Faculty as well as the cross-section of FirstBank Staff.
As part of the Bank’s Information Security requirements, maintain the security of all Information entrusted to the staff and comply with the principles and policies in the Information Security Handbook

Job Requirements
Education:

Minimum Education: First Degree in approved course
Higher qualification and/or professional certifications in Training and Development and/or Human Resource Management
Experience
Minimum experience - 10 years relevant experience with hands-on experience in Course Design and Development and Programme Facilitation (stand-up training delivery).

Key Competency Requirements
Knowledge:

Banking Industry knowledge
Competency Assessment/Skills Audit
Instructional Design Techniques
HR Policies and Procedures
Adult Learning
Training Administration
Curriculum Planning
Basic Accounting/Budgeting

Skill/Competencies:

Strong business and customer focus
Excellent Communications skills (written and oral)
High level consultation and negotiation skills
Facilitation and presentation skills
Resourcefulness & Resilience
Attention to detail
Excellent time management and organisation skills
IT and Computer appreciation

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Head, E-Product Operations at First Bank of Nigeria Limited 2019

Supervison of e-Products Operations which consist of the following units/teams:
- E-Product Settlement
- Investigations and Case Management (Dispute Resolution) / Channel Services.
- Card Processing and Logistics
- E-Product Customer Support Services and Channel Monitoring
Oversee timely and accurate settlement of all e-transactions on electronic channels (ATM, POS, Web, Mobile (FirstMobile), Mobile Money (FirstMonie), Agent Banking, Web payments various e-paymet platforms). These include:
- International transactions done by FBN issued cards
- Domestic transactions done by FBN issued cards on channels deployed by other Banks
- Transactions done on FBN deployed channels by cards issued by other Nigerian Banks
- Transactions done on FBN deployed channels by cards issued by international Banks
- Transactions done on other payment platforms (Autopay, Payment Gateway, Corporate Pay, etc)
- Transaction done on FBN Firstmobile platforms – Interswitch and Etranzact
- Transactions done on the Mobile Money platform
- Transactions done by Agent Banking
Handle all administrative matters- Identify resourcing needs, an escalate resourcing requirements and challenges. Ensure proper coordination of leave schedules. Identify training and development needs of staff and ensure necessary training and coaching are provided.
Oversee and monitor the activities of the department as it relates to other Departments and Units such as HCMD, First Academy, Internal Audit, FINCON, e.t.c.
Oversee, monitor and ensure that the activities of the Settlement team is in line with agreed SLAs for all remittances of collections via the Bank’s Branches on the various e-payment platforms deployed in the Bank, to the various billers.
Proactive process review initiatives with a view to optimising them and bench mark best practise.
Provide guidance and support in ensuring timely resolution of issues relating to e-channel transactions with the Switches, Third Party Processors and Correspondent Bank
Cooperate with FINCON for the internal and external audits and ensure that recommendations from Internal Control, external and internal auditors are promptly implemented
Ensure that product governance processes are followed in the introduction and implementation of products.
Ensure that product papers are completed following the approved template, and are reviewed by E-PO before implementation
Ensure customers’ disputes/claims regarding e-channel transactions are resolved within TATs: Provide support and guidance to the various teams.
Identify key business risks and proactively proffer solutions to prevent them
Ensure all teams deliver excellent services as contained in the teams’ Standard Operating Procedure

Qualifications
Education:

Minimum Education: 1st Degree in a numerate discipline

Experience:

Minimum experience: 8 years, 3 of which must have been spent in e-Banking/Products.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Faculty Dean I at First Bank of Nigeria Limited 2019

Contribute towards the visioning, and anchor the strategic planning, development and rollout of the Foundation and Leadership Schools.
Spearhead proactive consultations with Line Managers/Business Unit Heads on issues around leadership assessment and development with a view to translating requirements into learning needs and preparing periodic Training Schedules/Plans
Oversee the day-to-day running (academic and administrative) of the Foundation and Leadership schools bank-wide, which of course includes other FirstBank offshore locations.
Anchor competency assessments exercises necessary for identifying competency gaps relative to programmes within the Foundation, Management and Leadership Schools
Preside over periodic course review and new course development processes, with a view to ensure the inclusion of quality learning and teaching methods in the various course/programme structures.
Lead Vendor Assessment/Engagement processes and actively manage/maintain relationships with External Faculty/Partners for the Foundation (Tier 1 and 2) School and the Leadership School.
Broker strategic alliances and partnerships with best-in-class Global and Professional Institutions for the purpose of acquiring necessary accreditations and certifications for various Faculty programmes/courses
Champion the design/development of best-suited training evaluation methods necessary to drive the achievement of the desired learning outcomes (i.e. individual and business outcomes) for various Foundation and Leadership School programmes
Prepare periodic reports to Management on the business impact of the Foundation and Leadership School training programmes – i.e. reports showing the measure of training effectiveness/ROI
Suggest necessary improvements/updates to Policies especially on learning/teaching for consideration by the Head, FirstAcademy
Represent FirstAcademy Faculty I to various internal constituencies including FirstBank Management, Internal Faculty as well as the cross-section of FirstBank Staff
As part of the Bank’s Information Security requirements, maintain the security of all Information entrusted to the staff and comply with the principles and policies in the Information Security Handbook

Job Requirements
Education:

Minimum Education: First Degree in Social Sciences or Human Resources
Higher qualification and/or professional certifications in Training and Development and/or Human Resource Management

Experience:

Minimum experience: 10 years relevant experience with hands-on experience in Course Design and Development and Programme Facilitation (stand-up training delivery)

Key Competency Requirements:

Knowledge
Banking Industry knowledge
Competency Assessment/Skills Audit
Instructional Design Techniques
HR Policies and Procedures
Adult Learning
Training Administration
Curriculum Planning
Basic Accounting/Budgeting

Skill/Competencies:

Strong business acumen and customer focus
Excellent Communications skills (written and oral)
High level consultation and negotiation skills
Facilitation and presentation skills
Resourcefulness & Resilience
Attention to detail
Excellent time management and organisation skills
IT and Computer appreciation.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Head, Trade Services at First Bank of Nigeria Limited 2019

Ensure that First Bank delivers superior level of customer service in Trade Services for Corporate Banking customers
To provide consultation to RMs / customers in structuring transactions
Assist in the marketing of Trade Services to active and non-active customers, seeking referrals from client base, including tracking transaction statistics and limit utilization
To ensure compliance of all internal procedures and operations controls.
To identify process re-engineering opportunities for improved business practices and cost savings and continuously upgrade the Quality Management Systems in the department
Ensure that Trade Finance Services provides value added consultative services to its internal and external customers, proposing trade solutions that will customize customer’s financing to reduce working capital
Co-ordinate activities of the Unit in accordance with identified bank goals to obtain optimum efficiency, and maximize profits by performing the assigned duties personally or through subordinates. Maintain a close working relationship with team colleagues, sharing information and working together to deliver a high-quality support to service users (internal and external customers).
Serves as the key liaison person for RMs within the unit and carries out tasks and activities relating to trade transactions for various RMs. Also, shall act as the Risk Self-Assessment (“RSA”) facilitator (as and when called upon) on trade transactions for the business units and business processes and supports smooth conduct of trade transactions
Maintain awareness and knowledge improvement environment and develop theory and methods to improve same for members of staff within the Bank
Uphold, safeguard and promote the bank's activities in the Forex utilization in a way that does not contravene the rules and regulations of the CBN
Anticipate research and report on future changes in import/export laws and in relevant local territory practices, and ensure such knowledge is factored into the planning of the BU’s own strategy, resources and procedures.
Maintain and share with colleagues as appropriate, personal knowledge of all relevant import/export law and procedures; tariffs and duties; licenses and restrictions
Plan and implement import/export strategy and activities consistent with overall growth of our market share.
Manage all staff reporting to the position to effectively train, evaluate, motivate, delegate and monitor their activities
Use personal judgments and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in import/export activity and procedures
Supervise Team Lead 1 which oversees form M Processing, LC establishment, cash confirmation, clean line, loan booking, etc.
Supervise Team lead 2 - which oversees Export, Bills for Collections, invisibles (PTA /BTA)
Authorization of confirmation and refinancing of letters of credit on Finacle – UNLIMITED AMOUNT
Direct supervising of ESTACODES and Payments of Management Allowances such as medicals leave allowances, etc.
Authorize and coordinates Emerging corporate transactions and forging transactions trade dynamics
Direct Supervision and coordination of Standby letters of credit issuance, oil transactions, performance bonds
Attend to enquiries and correspondences and interface with internal and external regulatory bodies such as CBN, DPR, NEPC, EFCC, ETC
Authorizes release of L/C and other Swift messages (MT 202 & MT103 MT700, MT707, MT799, MT999) to correspondent banks $200,000 -$1,000,000
Initiation and coordination of Internal Reconciliation of open items, cash covers, offshore interests, verification of the various Returns to regulatory bodies.

Qualifications

Minimum Education: First Degree in any discipline preferably numerate, higher degrees/professional degrees
Minimum experience - 15-year relevant working experience in foreign operations

Other Requirements:

In-depth knowledge of Trade Services products, mechanics and risks
Detailed knowledge on Trade processing and operations
Strong business sense and commercial judgment
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
All round managerial / leadership qualities
Detailed knowledge of the bank's mainframe system, and its related systems would be an advantage.
Good knowledge of Local and foreign Laws and Regulations as it relates to International trade
Knowledge of various Trade Products and mix to maximize profitability for the bank as well as the importer.
Must have an in-depth knowledge of import/exports, LC’s, trade transactions, FX rates and banking procedures and charges including that of risk participation.
Have strong commercial acumen with the ability to analyze the impact of FX and interest rates and delays in shipments on the business
Thorough knowledge in various ICC publications especially UCP 500 & 600, ISBP, ISP 98, URR 525, URC 522, CBN Foreign Exchange Manual, various ICC publications.
In depth knowledge of analysis of Standby terms including that of risk participation and syndication and all types of bonds and guarantees

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Graduate Remote Sales and Advisory Centre (RSAC) Officer at First Bank of Nigeria Limited 2019

Ensure proper and seamless onboarding of Tier-1 customers opened through digital channels.
Provide support to customers on Nano lending.
Aggressive dormant accounts reactivation.
Engage loan customers for timely repayments.
Cross-sell and upsell the bank's products and identify opportunities for new customer acquisition.
Provides cross-selling opportunity for other products.
Increase customer stickiness and transactions.
Respond to customer enquiries and proactively follow up to ensure they are resolved.

Qualifications & Competencies

A Higher National Diploma (HND) or equivalent qualification in any relevant discipline.
0 - 2 years’ relevant work experience in FirstBank.
Baseline knowledge of the bank's products and services.
Baseline knowledge of applicable policies, processes and procedures.
Baseline understanding of risk management practices.
Excellent customer service and relationship management skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
Strong sense of responsibility, accountability and dependability.
Intermediate use of basic technology tools.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Head, E-Products Settlement at First Bank of Nigeria Limited 2019

Daily supervise the activities of the five sub-units, namely:
- MasterCard Settlement
- VISA Settlement
- Etranzact Settlement
- Interswitch Settlement
- In-House Processes & Support
Manage the unit for timely and accurate settlement of ALL e-transactions on ALL channels (ATM, POS, Web, Mobile (FirstMobile), Mobile Money (FirstMonie), various e-payment platforms). These include:
- International transactions done by FBN issued cards
- Domestic transactions done by FBN issued cards on channels deployed by other Banks
- Transactions done on FBN deployed channels by cards issued by other Nigerian Banks
- Transactions done on FBN deployed channels by cards issued by international Banks
- Transactions done on other payment platforms (Autopay, Payment Gateway, Corporate Pay, etc.)
- Transaction done on FBN Firstmobile platforms – Interswitch and Etranzact
- Transactions done on the Mobile Money platform
Handle all administrative matters relating to the Unit – staff and other resources including providing information on duties and responsibilities, staff, etc. of the Unit to such Departments and Units as HCM & D, First Academy, Internal Audit
Ensure the timely and accurate remittance of collections via the Bank’s Branches on the various e-payment platforms deployed in the Bank, to the various billers in line with agreed SLAs
Enable processes to ensure timely processing and dispatch of PIN re-issue requests logged on the SLA, PIN mailers requests from Branches and Diaspora Banking customers abroad
Manage the timely resolution of issues relating to e-transactions with the Switches, Third Party Processors and Correspondent Bank
Interface and work with FINCON for the internal and external audits of the unit as well as implement audit recommendations.
Provide accounting procedures (online and settlement entries) for new e-products being launched by E-business Group, Payments and Collections Department and any other section of the bank whose products leverages on the switches. Also ensure that these procedures are smoothly implemented.
Liaise with stakeholders for review of existing settlement processes with a view to providing automation required for increased efficiency and amendment/correction/enhancement of existing applications

Qualifications
Education:

Minimum Education: 1st Degree in a numerate discipline.

Experience:

Minimum experience: 8 years, 3 of which must have been spent in e-Banking/Products

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Graduate Remote Sales and Advisory Centre (RSAC) Officer at First Bank of Nigeria Limited 2019

Ensure proper and seamless onboarding of Tier-1 customers opened through digital channels.
Provide support to customers on Nano lending.
Aggressive dormant accounts reactivation.
Engage loan customers for timely repayments.
Cross-sell and upsell the bank's products and identify opportunities for new customer acquisition.
Provides cross-selling opportunity for other products.
Increase customer stickiness and transactions.
Respond to customer enquiries and proactively follow up to ensure they are resolved.

Qualifications & Competencies

A Higher National Diploma (HND) or equivalent qualification in any relevant discipline.
0 - 2 years’ relevant work experience in FirstBank.
Baseline knowledge of the bank's products and services.
Baseline knowledge of applicable policies, processes and procedures.
Baseline understanding of risk management practices.
Excellent customer service and relationship management skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
Strong sense of responsibility, accountability and dependability.
Intermediate use of basic technology tools.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Job Vacancy For Head, Corporate Control at First Bank of Nigeria Limited 2019

First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank) is Nigeria's largest financial services institution by total assets and gross earnings. With more than 10 million customer accounts, FirstBank has over 750 branches providing a comprehensive range of retail and corporate financial services. The Bank has international presence through its subsidiaries, FBN Bank (UK) Limited in London and Paris, FBNBank DRC, FBNBank Ghana, FBNBank Gambia, FBNBank Guinea, FBNBank Sierra-Leone and FBNBank Senegal, as well as its Representative Offices in Johannesburg, Beijing and Abu Dhabi.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Head, Corporate Control

Ref Id: 19000005

Location: Head Office, Lagos

Job: FBN GEN. Job Family

Organization: Chief Financial Officer Directorate

Schedule: Regular

Shift: Standard

Job Type: Full-time

Description
Participate in the development of internal control framework for the bank’s corporate office functions; including Risk Management; Strategic Resource Functions, Treasury, Shared Services, First Shared Services and others as defined
Planning, execution, monitoring and reporting control activities for the bank’s corporate office functions
Identification of operational lapses in the corporate office functions and tracking closure by risk owners
Prevention and/or detection of operational/fraud losses through systematic risk control reviews of corporate office functions
Responsibility for the integrity of financial records in the bank’s corporate office functions and drive initiatives for bank wide reconciliation issues having control oversight for Financial Control
Review of new products, processes and procedures of corporate office functions (non-IT/digital) for full control adequacy prior to implementation
Implementing sound independent control policies and standards covering all sources of risks (financial and non-financial).
Ensuring policy and process compliance by corporate office functions
Providing control counseling, advisory and decision support services including performance management to business units and strategic resource functions.
Creating and maintaining a best in class internal control system and culture over the corporate control functions in the bank.
Training, coaching, mentoring, managing and supervising Corporate Control Team Leads in Head Office for effective performance.

Qualifications

Education:
Minimum Education: B.Sc/HND in any relevant discipline (Accounting, Economics and any other related field); ICAN/ACCA
Master degree and other certifications in related field will be an added advantage

Experience:
Minimum experience - Twelve (12) years relevant working experience

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click here to apply online

Job Vacancy For Access Bank Plc Data Scientist Recruitment

Access Bank Plc is a financial institution with presence in 9 countries in Africa and the United Kingdom and in all major cities in Nigeria. Also referred to as the Africa's Bank of Best Practice, Access Bank operates on a platform of strong ethics, governance and professionalism.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Data Scientist (Special Purpose Vehicle)

Location: Nigeria

Job Description

This recruitment seeks to identify potential data science talents who have been sourced from the just concluded data hack and Data science of Nigeria.
The identified talents would be assigned to product within the Bank for data analysis.

Requirements

Engaged in some previous projects in school(past projects).
Participation in at least one summit/competition organised by data science of Nigeria or any other relevant professional body.
Scoring of Data Model on Kaggle.
Demostrates fair idea of the usage of data analytics and engineering tools which include but not limited to Seaborn, Microsoft Azure, Jupyter Notebook et al.
Demonstrates fair idea of data analytics principles and frameworks.
Passion for Excellence: How driven is the candidate.
Willingness to learn & grow: Takes correction and immediately implements it during the interview.
Professionalism:The candidate's response to an ethical question.
Background:Impact of the candidate's background on his/her value system.
Commitment to the Bank: Has Researched about the Bank and shows an interest to join.

Benefits

This would enhance analytics capability to support business decisions for some of our products.
This would ensure we leverage big data analytics for enhanced customer satisfaction.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Nigerian Breweries Plc Contract & Litigation Manager Recruitment 2019

Nigerian Breweries Plc - We are the foremost brewing company in Nigeria, passionate about winning with Nigeria and marketing high quality brands.

We are currently inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Contract & Litigation Manager

Reference Code: CLM/JAN/2019
Location: Nigeria
Level: Management

Role Summary

The Contract & Litigation Manager, will support the Legal Department in ensuring that the relevant and respective internal stakeholders are given proper legal guidance on all matters affecting the Company thereby avoiding/reducing the risk of potential liability and/or disruption to the Company’s operations.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Review, Issuance & Management.
Dispute Management and Resolution.
Legal Support.
Real Property Management.

Job Requirements
Education:

Minimum of Five (5) credit grades in WASC/GCE/SSCE including Mathematics and English Language obtained at one sitting.
Minimum of 2nd class (upper division) Bachelor’s Degree qualification, in Law (LL.B (Hons.).
Certificate of Call to the Nigerian Bar (BL).
LLM and/or ICSA qualification would be an added advantage.
NYSC Discharge or Exemption Certificate.

Work Experience:

Minimum of 3 years’ Post-Call experience in a law firm.
Experience in litigation/dispute resolution, contract review and drafting, conveyance and other real property practice.

Knowledge:

Legal Research.
Corporate/Commercial law and practice.
Legal Drafting and Interpretation.
Good handling of basic Microsoft Office tools.

Skills:

Leadership capabilities and ability to communicate effectively, including excellent report writing skills.
Exceptional client service along with the ability to develop excellent client relationships.
Good handling of Microsoft Office tools.
Languages: Fluent English, needed for interaction (reading, written and spoken).

Remuneration
The position offers good career opportunities, competitive salary and other remuneration packages.

Application Closing Date
24th January, 2019.

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

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Supervisory Presiding Officer (SPO) Recruitment 2019

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was established by the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to among other things organize elections into various political offices in the country.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Supervisory Presiding Officer (SPO)

Location: Nigeria

Requirements

Must be a Public / Civil servant on Grade level 10 - 14 or A Registration Area Officer (INEC Staff).

What should I have before registering?
Before you register on this platform, ensure you have the following ready:

A functional email address.
A functioning mobile phone number.
A personal account number.
A recent and clear plain background passport photograph not larger than 50KB.
Contact details of referee such as email address and phone number.
A valid means of identification (Staff ID No./ Student ID No).
An NYSC Callup Number for former corps members from 2017.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Application Procedure

If you have not created an account or registered on this platform, then follow the steps below;
- Review the requirements for the available position.
You are expected to go through the requirements for all available Election staff position to determine your Eligibility
Click on "Register" and follow the instructions.
Check your email for an account verification link and password:
- Note: if mail is not found on your INBOX folder, kindly check SPAM or send a mail to: electionstaff@inec.gov.ng
Click the account verification link sent to your email to activate your account
Change your Password:
- After changing your password, you are automatically logged into the portal and presented with an application form
Fill the Application form:
- This form is segmented into three (3) section; Personal Information, Contact Information and Bank Details. Ensure you fill in your details correctly. You will not be allowed to edit details once they are submitted.
Upload your passport photograph:
- You are required to upload a recent plain background passport photograph. Please make sure the size is not larger than 50KB
Fill in the details of your referees
Check the Attestation Box:
- Every information provided, will be subjected to validation from your source institutions/organization/referees
Submit the Application
Print your Acknowledgement Slip:
- Print your acknowledgement slip.You will need this for the final verification.

Note

Returning enrollees should enroll based on the appropriate category that currently applies to them.
All submissions are FINAL. Please be sure to review your information thoroughly before you submit.
Deployment would be done based on your selected state of residence.

Entry-level Assistant Presiding Officer (APO) at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) 2019

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was established by the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to among other things organize elections into various political offices in the country.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Presiding Officer (APO)

Location: Nationwide

Job Requirements

A penultimate student of a Federal/State tertiary institution in Nigeria; Or
A staff of an MDA with an OND qualification; Or
A former corps member (Not later than 2017 batch)

What should I have before registering?
Before you register on this platform, ensure you have the following ready:

A functional email address.
A functioning mobile phone number.
A personal account number.
A recent and clear plain background passport photograph not larger than 50KB.
Contact details of referee such as email address and phone number.
A valid means of identification (Staff ID No./ Student ID No).
An NYSC Callup Number for former corps members from 2017.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Application Procedure

If you have not created an account or registered on this platform, then follow the steps below;
- Review the requirements for the available position.
You are expected to go through the requirements for all available Election staff position to determine your Eligibility
Click on "Register" and follow the instructions.
Check your email for an account verification link and password:
- Note: if mail is not found on your INBOX folder, kindly check SPAM or send a mail to: electionstaff@inec.gov.ng
Click the account verification link sent to your email to activate your account
Change your Password:
- After changing your password, you are automatically logged into the portal and presented with an application form
Fill the Application form:
- This form is segmented into three (3) section; Personal Information, Contact Information and Bank Details. Ensure you fill in your details correctly. You will not be allowed to edit details once they are submitted.
Upload your passport photograph:
- You are required to upload a recent plain background passport photograph. Please make sure the size is not larger than 50KB
Fill in the details of your referees
Check the Attestation Box:
- Every information provided, will be subjected to validation from your source institutions/organization/referees
Submit the Application
Print your Acknowledgement Slip:
- Print your acknowledgement slip.You will need this for the final verification.

Note

Returning enrollees should enroll based on the appropriate category that currently applies to them.
All submissions are FINAL. Please be sure to review your information thoroughly before you submit.
Deployment would be done based on your selected state of residence.

Graduate Presiding Officer (PO) at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) 2019

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was established by the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to among other things organize elections into various political offices in the country.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Presiding Officer (PO)

Location: Nigeria

Job Requirement

Must be a Serving Corps member

What should I have before registering?
Before you register on this platform, ensure you have the following ready:

A functional email address.
A functioning mobile phone number.
A personal account number.
A recent and clear plain background passport photograph not larger than 50KB.
Contact details of referee such as email address and phone number.
A valid means of identification (Staff ID No./ Student ID No).
An NYSC Callup Number for former corps members from 2017.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Application Procedure

If you have not created an account or registered on this platform, then follow the steps below;
- Review the requirements for the available position.
You are expected to go through the requirements for all available Election staff position to determine your Eligibility
Click on "Register" and follow the instructions.
Check your email for an account verification link and password:
- Note: if mail is not found on your INBOX folder, kindly check SPAM or send a mail to: electionstaff@inec.gov.ng
Click the account verification link sent to your email to activate your account
Change your Password:
- After changing your password, you are automatically logged into the portal and presented with an application form
Fill the Application form:
- This form is segmented into three (3) section; Personal Information, Contact Information and Bank Details. Ensure you fill in your details correctly. You will not be allowed to edit details once they are submitted.
Upload your passport photograph:
- You are required to upload a recent plain background passport photograph. Please make sure the size is not larger than 50KB
Fill in the details of your referees
Check the Attestation Box:
- Every information provided, will be subjected to validation from your source institutions/organization/referees
Submit the Application
Print your Acknowledgement Slip:
- Print your acknowledgement slip.You will need this for the final verification.

Note

Returning enrollees should enroll based on the appropriate category that currently applies to them.
All submissions are FINAL. Please be sure to review your information thoroughly before you submit.
Deployment would be done based on your selected state of residence.

Registration Area Technical Support (RATECH) Recruitment at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) 2019

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was established by the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to among other things organize elections into various political offices in the country.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Registration Area Technical Support (RATECH)

Location: Nationwide

Requirement

Must be a suitable INEC staff (not engaged in any other duties); Or
A serving corps member where available; Or
A student of Information Technology institutions; Or
A penultimate student of a Federal Tertiary Institution.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Application Procedure

If you have not created an account or registered on this platform, then follow the steps below;
- Review the requirements for the available position.
You are expected to go through the requirements for all available Election staff position to determine your Eligibility
Click on "Register" and follow the instructions.
Check your email for an account verification link and password:
- Note: if mail is not found on your INBOX folder, kindly check SPAM or send a mail to: electionstaff@inec.gov.ng
Click the account verification link sent to your email to activate your account
Change your Password:
- After changing your password, you are automatically logged into the portal and presented with an application form
Fill the Application form:
- This form is segmented into three (3) section; Personal Information, Contact Information and Bank Details. Ensure you fill in your details correctly. You will not be allowed to edit details once they are submitted.
Upload your passport photograph:
- You are required to upload a recent plain background passport photograph. Please make sure the size is not larger than 50KB
Fill in the details of your referees
Check the Attestation Box:
- Every information provided, will be subjected to validation from your source institutions/organization/referees
Submit the Application
Print your Acknowledgement Slip:
- Print your acknowledgement slip.You will need this for the final verification.

Note

Returning enrollees should enroll based on the appropriate category that currently applies to them.
All submissions are FINAL. Please be sure to review your information thoroughly before you submit.
Deployment would be done based on your selected state of residence.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Registration Area Center (RAC) Manager Recruitment 2019

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was established by the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to among other things organize elections into various political offices in the country.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Registration Area Center (RAC) Manager

Location: Nationwide

Requirement

Must be a staff (GL 07 and above) of the school / Institution / Public building hosting the RAC.

What should I have before registering?
Before you register on this platform, ensure you have the following ready:

A functional email address.
A functioning mobile phone number.
A personal account number.
A recent and clear plain background passport photograph not larger than 50KB.
Contact details of referee such as email address and phone number.
A valid means of identification (Staff ID No./ Student ID No).
An NYSC Callup Number for former corps members from 2017.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Application Procedure

If you have not created an account or registered on this platform, then follow the steps below;
- Review the requirements for the available position.
You are expected to go through the requirements for all available Election staff position to determine your Eligibility
Click on "Register" and follow the instructions.
Check your email for an account verification link and password:
- Note: if mail is not found on your INBOX folder, kindly check SPAM or send a mail to: electionstaff@inec.gov.ng
Click the account verification link sent to your email to activate your account
Change your Password:
- After changing your password, you are automatically logged into the portal and presented with an application form
Fill the Application form:
- This form is segmented into three (3) section; Personal Information, Contact Information and Bank Details. Ensure you fill in your details correctly. You will not be allowed to edit details once they are submitted.
Upload your passport photograph:
- You are required to upload a recent plain background passport photograph. Please make sure the size is not larger than 50KB
Fill in the details of your referees
Check the Attestation Box:
- Every information provided, will be subjected to validation from your source institutions/organization/referees
Submit the Application
Print your Acknowledgement Slip:
- Print your acknowledgement slip.You will need this for the final verification.

Note

Returning enrollees should enroll based on the appropriate category that currently applies to them.
All submissions are FINAL. Please be sure to review your information thoroughly before you submit.
Deployment would be done based on your selected state of residence

Job Vacancy For Grant Manager/Awards Management Officer at Catholic Relief Services (CRS) 2019

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an International non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over 99 countries around the world. CRS programs assist person on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality works through local church and non-church partners to implement its programs, therefore, strengthening and building the capacity of these partner organizations is fundamental to programs in every country in which CRS operates. CRS re-established presence in Nigeria m 2000 and currently focuses on agriculture, HIV and health extractives and governance, and peace building programming.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Grant Manager/Awards Management Officer

Job Ref Code:AMO170119
Location: Borno
Band:9
Department: Operations
Reports To: Chief of Party

Job Summary

As Award Management Officer, you will be responsible for the overall financial management of the STaR project.
You will oversee the effective and appropriate use of financial resources of the project and will develop effective mechanisms for budgeting, expenditure and liquidation tracking, and financial reporting, for the prime partner and any sub-awardees.
You will oversee financial management and reporting on STaR project for Nigeria, Chad and Niger.
You will ensure that project financial management processes for the project follow Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), donor (KFW) rules and regulations, and country legal requirements, and that all required project financial reports are prepared and submitted in a timely manner.

Specific Job Responsibilities

Serve as principle point of contact on grant management and compliance issues with sub-grantees, CRS/Nigeria Finance, and CP Compliance staff.
Lead the review of any new granting/contracting mechanisms to ensure adherence to donor requirements related to eligibility for CRS/partners, budget presentation, acceptability of cost allocation and other proposal requirements.
Support timely agreement/contract development/review/approval, both at the level of CRS and partners, ensuring adherence to both internal CRS and donor requirements.
Anticipate and respond to donor requests related to contracts, grant budgets and spending
Anticipate and respond to CRS and sub-grantee questions related to contracts, grant budgets and spending, and try to encourage information sharing that will allow them to become familiar with requirements and practices of enforcement of donor/CRS finance policy.
Ensure access for finance and programming staff to relevant internal CRS and US Government/Other external policy manuals/updates to ensure accountable and efficient program performance.
Track liability to donors (A/C 3031/3032/3034) for awards funded in the North Eastern region.
Follow up with the Abuja Finance team on any identified issues/questions on contract conditions/need for modifications or clarification.
Review, communicate and monitor compliance with donor requirements related to staffing, purchasing, asset management and reporting.
Identify compliance gaps and related solutions – including differences between donor and internal CRS policies and procedures, including cost allocation.
Track grant/contract compliance via application of existing mechanism (i.e., grants startup checklist) and through the development/testing/roll out/implementation of new tools as and when required.
Take the lead in monitoring timely grant/contract closure – engaging both finance and program staff well in advance of closure deadlines and advising on issues related to staffing, disposition and reporting.
Ensure the timely reporting to senior management of any identified compliance risks.
Review and approve cash disbursement advance journals, ensuring accurate postings particularly to accounts 1231, 1232, and 6166. Ensure that advances to partners are liquidated in a timely manner.
Monitor timely reconciliation of project material stocks both at partner and CRS level with distribution reports. Advise of stock status when nearing grant completion.
Organize and facilitate regular and ad-hoc meetings with Programming Team, Finance team, Operations team to plan workflow and address finance and grant compliance issues.

Education and Experience

Minimum Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance or related field plus a qualification in accounting (ICSA/ACCA or equivalent);
At least 10 years’ experience in financial management for large, complex projects, of which at least five years were working in the field of international development;
Extensive financial and grant management experience working with non-governmental organization sub-recipients and other sub-grantees
Familiarity with German Government (KFW, BMZ, GFFO) financial regulations, policies and practices; OR experience working at a senior level on a DFID/EU/ECHO-funded grant;
Knowledge of Sun Systems financial accounting package or similar financial management and reporting software;
Flexibility to work both in a team and independently;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook;
Full professional proficiency in spoken and written English; and
Ability to travel nationally and internationally, as required.

Application Closing Date
5:00pm; 30th January, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should download the "CRS Application Form" using the link below, fill and send with a detailed Resume as one document (in a PDF Format) indicating position being applied for and the Job Ref Code as the subject of the application to: ng.recruitment_agriculture@crs.org

Click here to Download Application Form

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