Oxfam Novib Job Vacancies

The Organisation

Oxfam Novib is an international non profit organization committed to ridding the world of poverty. We have a conviction that once given the chance to do so people are well capable of building a livelihood without poverty on their own. To do this, we work with local organizations, build their capacity and provide strategic funding to local projects in developing countries. We also lobby governments and companies to take into account the interests of the poorest people, and campaign to involve men and women also in our work. Oxfam Novib/Netherlands works together with other Oxfam affiliates under Single Management Structure (SMS) to increase our impact on development issues. Oxfam Novib seeks to fill the following full time positions for its Abuja Nigeria Office.

1. Finance & Support Manager
Start date: As soon as possible

The Finance & Support Manager is responsible for the financial, administrative and office management of the country office for Nigeria. Also he/she ensures the compliance of financial and administrative procedures with the standards as set by Oxfam (Novib) and external donors. The Finance & Support manager reports to the Country Director Oxfam in Nigeria and is expected to provide strategic support, working closely with Oxfam GB to deliver quality finance and administrative operations effectively,
efficiently, transparent and accountable.

Main tasks
You ensure

good quality and timely reporting to and advise the Country Director on financial and administrative aspects of office & bureau budget management of Oxfam in Nigeria, as well as of financial management of (externally funded) programs and projects of Oxfam Novib.
planning and monitoring of the budget for office running costs and related administrative aspects of (externally funded) programs, and ensure supply of goods and services is carried out speedily and efficiently, following donors’ requirements. You provide practical advice; identify potential risks and pro-actively alternative solutions.
that relevant financial and administrative policies and procedures are accurately applied, regularly reviewed and kept up to date, and ensure quality performance of the administrative organization of all data on payments, receipts, mutations; you reconcile bank and cash flows status & projections and maintains contact with the banks on financial transactions; you ensure execution of all office running costs payments, process consultancy fees, salaries invoices for national staff, declarations and provide overviews
The development and implementation of the financial, administrative and IT systems and procedures including control mechanisms, in compliance with those at head quarters (HQ), the Oxfams and external donors.


In addition

You keep the management information systems updated and prepare the field office input for internal monitoring with HQ (the Balance Score Card).
You coordinate the administrative organisation of the Country Office, and ensure that business service delivery meets expected quality standards. You ensure delivery of efficient day-to-day administration and general support.
You are responsible for the support and administrative staff of the ON staff in the Field Office, which means that you matrix manage the staff on a day to day to basis. This includes having work meetings, contributing to the yearly performance interviews, co-ordinating and advising on the recruitment and selection procedure for new staff, and team building.
You liaise with your peers from Oxfam Great Britain to advise and implement the Oxfam in Nigeria Country Leadership Team decisions on shared services (staff, office, IT, logistics) and related SMS coordination and ensure and develop cost efficiency & lead the joint office management committee of Oxfam in Nigeria.
You review and analyze Oxfam Novib’s Country Office’s compliance with all local laws (e.g. tax registration and labor laws) and all leases.
You ensure good record keeping of all contracts concluded by the Country Office.
You carry out (un)expected internal financial audits according to the accounting manual.


Skills and Qualifications

A (bachelor) degree in finance and administration or its equivalent;
5 years of relevant work experience in a senior financial management position within an international context;
Extensive knowledge of financial and administrative systems;
At least 5 years experience in managing a multi-cultural team;
Experience in IT, HR, procurement and logistics;
Proven experience in systems design and set ups & improvement, internal audits;
Excellent command of Excel, Word and other Office tools;
Demonstrated ability to work within a team;
Proven experience in managing projects funded by international / external donors;
Excellent coaching skills to support own staff as well as local partners;
Proven decision-making skills based on sound judgement based on technical and managerial experience, and able to judge independently;
Proven ability to communicate with a wide range of actors ( from local partners to local administration and tax officers);
Excellent communications skills in English.


2. Administrative Officer (and bookkeeper/accountant)
Start date: As soon as possible

The Administrative Officer is responsible for organizing and maintaining the administrative services for the country office (both internal and with regards to projects) and for ensuring that it is efficient and effective according to set standards and procedures. The Administrative Officer reports to the Associate Country Director.

Main tasks

You administer office running costs: salaries of local staff, consultancy fees, invoices, declarations etc. in line with budgets and procedures.
You carry out the administration of all project and program related data like payments and receipts; record all financial mutation in the main software system SAP via ADOBE-forms.
You prepare, in the framework of the project cycle of Oxfam Novib (or in line with requirements of back donors) documentation and correspondence (such as approvals, contracts, letters of transfer, reminders and [standard] letters of rejection); and keep records of it in the project monitoring software systems using SAP/ADOBE-forms.
You handle procurement and logistics functions while ensuring full compliance and application of standard Oxfam Novib and/or donor procurement procedures, in close collaboration with the other Oxfams in the country.
You manage the petty cash and related administration, and ensure compliance to internal transparency and accountability rules on finances.
You signal deviations of the standard procedures, suggest ways forward with finance and program officers.
You give partners information relating to procedures and contractual obligations.
You provide basic information to the Finance and Support Manager who is generating periodic monitoring of the office budget. You register this is in the accounting software (Pastel).
You ensure compliance for auditing requirements, ensure all files are of good quality and in liaison with the financial officer & Finance Support Manager, prepare internal and external audits.


Skills and Qualifications

A degree in financial administration on bachelor level;
5 years of relevant work experience in a financial & administrative position, including financial planning, budgeting and coordinating audits;
Proven experience in financial, salary and project administration;
Proven experience in procurement and logistics processes;
Excellent social skills and you are a team worker; you are pro-active and have a willingness to learn; able to communicate with external stakeholders (partner organizations).
Extensive knowledge of financial and administrative systems;
Excellent communications skills in English.


Method of Application

If you are interested in this position please send a motivational letter and curriculum vitae in English to jobs-nigeria@oxfamnovib.nl to the attention of The Recruiter, Shabinah Asgarali, no later than September, 7th 2012.

Important Note
For the Finance and Support Manager include reference number 5-155 in your application

For the Administrative Officer (and bookkeeper/accountant) position include reference number 5-156 in your application

Further enquires on the position can be sent to Joop Peerboom, Senior Finance Officer, joop.peerboom@oxfamnovib.nl.

Prosperous Oil & Gas Limited :Marketing Officer Vacancies

A fast growing Oil and Gas Company (Prosperous Oil and Gas Ltd.) with operational offices in most of the South West and South South States of the federation needs the services of young dynamic marketing officers in the company for immediate employment.
Job Title: Marketing Officer

Location: Lagos

Qualification:

Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years experience in the marketing of Oil & Gas.
Minimum Requirements is BSc and HND.

Application Closing Date:
6th September, 2012

Method Of Application:
Applications must be sent to the e-mail address below with your phone numbers clearly stated on your CV: prosperousoilgas@yahoo.com

Maersk Liner Graduate Programme (MLGP)

Maersk Nigeria Ltd., is an agent for Maersk Line which is a part of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group. With a market share of approx 30%, Maersk Nigeria is represented in Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Kano with over 150 employees and oversees the operations of Togo, Benin Republic and Ghana as the mother country for our four nation Central West Africa cluster.

Maersk Line, the world's leading shipping company, is looking for self-starting and driven individuals to join our Maersk Liner Graduate Programme. If you are a university graduate with strong leadership aspirations and an interest in Liner Shipping, then the Maersk Liner Graduate Programme could be for you.

Can you navigate in a large global organisation? Do you have a strong business understanding? Do you have leadership ambitions? Then YOU could be one of our Maersk Liner Graduates!

Maersk Liner Graduate Programme (MLGP) 2012

Commercial awareness and Global reach
The Maersk Liner Graduate Programme is a two-year programme that covers two fixed rotations within the Maersk Line core business areas; Commercial, Operations and Product & Yield. Through your rotations, you will gain thorough knowledge of the way we work, develop a full understanding of our end-to-end processes and achieve a high level of commercial awareness.

We like to see the Maersk Liner Graduate Programme as a career accelerator. You bring personal skills, your talent and your energy and we provide you with a unique opportunity to combine theoretical and practical experience in a world-class organization with a strong performance culture.

You will join a team of highly competent colleagues and jointly participate in reaching the objectives of your department. Your manager will continually provide you with individual sparring to help you develop professionally and personally. Being part of a global shipping programme, you will meet your fellow Maersk Liner Graduate Programme participants from all over the world in three seminars where you will receive personal development and cross-functional training. In addition, you will participate in e-based case studies and business simulations.

Get ready for a career in a High Performance Environment!!!

General Requirements:

Education & Experience:
You hold a Degree in a Business related discipline from a reputable University, and have 1-3 years post NYSC work experience preferably in a multinational environment. Prior shipping knowledge or experience is an advantage.

Competencies:

Leadership Skills
You are a natural and ambitious leader who is comfortable with authority, decision making as well as motivating and working through others.

Team Player with Personal Drive
You are a team player with a strong personal drive to get things done and are a mature individual who is able to work independently and take the initiative.

Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
You employ communication and interpersonal skills to handle conflict and stakeholder management while motivating and influence others.

Strategic Agility and Change Management:
You are open to change and enjoy thinking strategically and dealing with ambiguity.

Global Mindset
As Maersk Line operates globally, you must thrive in a truly international environment and your English skills must be at an advanced level. Previous extensive personal travel or stays abroad are an advantage.

Application Closing Date
27 August, 2012.

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

For more information, visit: www.maersklinegraduates.com

Job Vacancies in an Oil and Gas Company

JOB TITLE: PRINCIPAL SUBSEA ENGINEER

JOB DESCRIPTION

PURPOSE:
Provide Project Engineering support for Bonga Main Produced Water Upgrade project. Directly responsible and accountable for
all work allocated to him/her including management of cost, schedule, quality, HSE performance, commercial contracts,
fabrication, construction, installation, commissioning, start-up, and operability for asset engineering works.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Delivery of Project engineering Discipline Deliverables (e.g. Project Execution Plan, Basis for Design, Contract strategy, project organisation, management framework and procedures, QA/QC and HSE plans, Logistics plans etc) for the project.
Assist in development and provide Project Engineering support for work packages
Manage allocated BM PW Upgrade project schedule.
Provide Project Engineering support during Fabrication, Installation and all Project-related activities to ensure smooth execution and delivery.
Managing multiple interfaces (i.e Bonga FPSO/DWP Engineering/Contractors/vendors/etc) work scope.
Provide Project engineering support for a diverse, multi-discipline and experienced team of technical staff in the execution of BM PW Upgrade work packages.
Collaborate with Project Leaders, Engineering Managers/Discipline Heads within DWP-Lagos to identify/exploit synergies for improved and cost effective project delivery.


QUALIFICATIONS / YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

The applicant should have a BSc and preferably an MSc in Engineering
At least 10 years of experience working in the area of offshore oil & gas development including 7 years of FPSO-related engineering experience.
Should be either registered with NSE and COREN or willing to register within a minimal time frame from employment.
Strong combination of leadership skills, project delivery skills, experience of building and operating diverse relationships and
understanding the commercial and business objectives and environment.
Proven track record of having successfully delivered, or have been a key contributor to the delivery of several small/medium /large challenging projects including at least one medium/large deepwater subsea project.
Strong HSE commitment and demonstrated HSE leadership skills
Good skill and experience of Project Management techniques, tools and practices.
Solid background in all aspects of EP project execution including design, procurement, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and start-up knowledge of Shell's opportunity Realization Process.
Top Quartile Project Delivery & Project management tools.
Awareness of key customer and stakeholder needs and business drivers, including economic, political, environmental, and social issues.
Ability to deal with substantial uncertainty and multiple, often conflicting, goals and priorities. Provides clear and decisive leadership in an environment of many competing priorities and diverse activities and issues.
High personal energy level and a proven track record in achieving stretched personal and business goals. Proven team building and people management skills. An excellent team player. Ability to work and manage in a diverse, multi-cultural environment.


JOB TITLE: SURVEY POSITIONING REPRESENTATIVE (OFFSHORE)

Job Description

Survey Positioning Representative for Deep Water Geophysical and Geotechnical Projects (BSWA, BN & BNW)

Implement and adhere to the requirements of the HSE management System and ensure compliance with responsibilities and accountabilities summarised in the HSE Policy, Commitment and Accountabilities.
Contribute to the development of the Team's HSE plan; implement and follow up of specific HSE activities, targets and action plans. Project Operations Surveyor to support Deep Water Project developments (Bonga North West, Bonga North and Bonga Southwest Aparo.
Specific tasks;
Plan and provide cost effective and safe survey project support of DWP activities.
Coordinate the preparation of survey reports and maps in consultation with relevant contract and company staff. Quality control all survey project plans and final reports, data and maps and ensure that learnings and improvements are applied to new projects.
Ensure Geo-information integrity for all data acquisition or positioning activities and that acquired data are stored in the relevant Geo-information data bases.
Contribute to the development and improvement of procedures & guidelines for survey operations in line with group minimum standards / processes for Geomatics (Manage Geomatics EP 18).
Assist in contracting services within Supply Chain guidelines and assist running contracts within planned expenditure limits to meet required completion targets.

Requirements

Posses a university degree in Survey Geodesy / Geomatics Engineering / Geophysics or related Geoscience degree with specialization in hydro-graphic and engineering surveys.
Minimum 10 years of experience in Geomatics discipline as applied to the oil and gas industry with responsibility primarily in offshore with deep water experience and a sound knowledge in geodesy, hydrography, basic oceanography, geophysics, Geo-information and GIS.
High level of customer orientation and associated strong interpersonal and communication skills and excellent contract and HSE management skills
Knowledgeable in development and engineering operations
Experienced offshore as a Client Representative


METHOD OF APPLICATION

All CVs should be sent to career@arcadiaaccess.com quoting 'The Job Title' as the subject matter or email title.

ABC Transport Recruitment

The Company
ABC Transport Plc is a leading, integrated transport and logistics company in Nigeria and West Africa. We require the services of a Senior Manager, Financial Services in our Corporate Headquarters.

Job Title:
SENIOR MANAGER, FINANCIAL SERVICES
Location: Owerri, Imo State


Responsibilities

Entity-wide coordination of the financial reporting system and liaison with related entities to produce timely group accounts in compliance with IFRS.
Continuous review of the financial control system and advising on improvements.
Support to the Cost Accounting and Treasury Units and effective liaison with other functional areas.
Tax management and controls.


Qualification/Experience
Chartered Accountant with minimum of eight years working experience in the transport/logistics or manufacturing industry.
Post professional qualification experience of at least three years.
Good understanding of IFRS and ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision to meet tight regulatory timelines.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified applicants should submit a hand-written application with a comprehensive resume and a recent passport
photograph (stating clearly, their current gross salary) to any of our terminals nationwide or directly to:

The Head,
Human Resource/Admin
ABC Transport Plc
KM 5, MCC/Uratta Road,
Owerri.
P.O. Box 2575, Owerri

Deadline: 6 September, 2012

Stag Engineering Nigeria Limited Job Vacancies

Stag Engineering Nigeria Limited (Stag) is a leading wholly Nigerian owned engineering firm in Nigeria. The company has over 40 years’ experience in providing expert engineering services and mercantile power to discerning clients in Nigeria and West Africa. At present it delivers over 1,000MW of mercantile power to these clients. The company has recently expanded into the marine and will be expanding its expertise to railway solutions in 2013.

Applications are invited for the following positions at our branch offices in Abuja, Port-Harcourt, Benin and Kano.

1. Sales Engineer: BSc/HND Mechanical/Electrical Engineers with atleast 5 years experience in similar position.

2. Sales Receptionist: HND Mechanical/Electrical Engineers with knowledge on Power Generating plant and equipment.

3. Diesel Injector Pump Technician: HND Mechanical Engineer. Must be computer literate and knowledge on Hartridge/Bosch plant will be an added advantage.

4. Finance Assistant: ACA/HND Accounting with 5 years working experience.

5. Secretary/Admin Officer: HND/BSc with 5 years working experience.

6. Diesel Mechanic: Government Trade Test 1, C & G Certificate with 5 years experience.

7. Electrical Installation Tech: Government Trade Test Grade 1, C & G Certificate with 5 years experience.


Method of Application

All applications with CV together with credentials should be forwarded within two weeks of this publication to:
career@stagengineering.com, vi@stagengineering.com
OR
P.O.Box 353 Surulere
Lagos, Nigeria

Graduate Trainees Recruitment at KPMG (8 Trainee Positions)

KPMG International is a global network of professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. KPMG is also represented in Nigeria offering Audit, Tax and Advisory Services.

Are you an Outstanding Graduate looking for an opportunity to Stand Out?

Ours is a team of outstanding professionals working and cutting through complexities in the areas of Audit, Tax and Advisory Services.

We are looking to hire young vibrant and forward looking Graduate Trainees who are ready to learn, perform and demonstrate competence in a short period of time in the following areas:

1.) Internal audit, Governance, Risk and Compliance - (Ref Code: IAR 001)

2.) IT Advisory - (Ref Code: ITA 002)

3.) Tax Compliance and Advisory - (Ref Code: TAX 003)

4.) Financial Advisory (Transaction and Restructuring) - (Ref Code: T&R 004)

5.) Audit and Assurance - (Ref Code: AUD 005)

6.) Management Consulting - (Ref Code: MC 006)

7.) Financial Risk Management - (Ref Code: FRM 007)

8.) Forensic Services - (Ref Code: FOR 008)

Interested candidates must:

Requirements:

Show adaptability, willingness to learn new skills and commitment to exceptional delivery
Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Be innovative and creative
Be emotionally intelligent
Be under 26 years old
Have a minimum of Second Class (Upper Division) Degree at Undergraduate level
Have started, about to complete or completed National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme


Application Closing Date
Tuesday 28th August, 2012

Method of Application:
Email your CV to: careers@ng.kpmg.com with Graduate Trainee Recruitment and the reference code clearly stated as the subject of your mail.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.