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Career Opportunity At United Nations Office On Drugs And Crime (UNODC)
3:17:00 PM
Gist Naija
Special Notice
This is a project post. Filling of this position is subject to funding availability and the initial appointment will be for
a period of one year. Extension of appointment against this position is subject to extension of the mandate and/or availability of funding. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is with the Country Office in Nigeria (CONIG) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Abuja, Nigeria. The Project Officer works under the overall guidance of the UNODC Country Representative and the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator. Within this framework, the Project Officer is responsible for the implementation of project activities aimed at enhancing training, research and operational capability of the justice sector in line with written guidelines and instructions developed by UNODC on project management cycle and project implementation. The Project Officer will also act as Deputy Project Coordinator.
For more information on UNODC, please visit our website: www.unodc.org
Responsibilities
Within assigned authority, and in line with provisions contained in the project document, the Project Officer is responsible for the following tasks:
. Lead and manage project support to policy development for staff development and competency and skill improvement for the justice sector in Nigeria, including the review and analysis of skill gaps and other equivalent studies;
. Provide substantive backstopping to capacity building events and other meetings and conferences, including proposing agenda topics, identifying participants training providers, preparation of documents and presentations;
. Lead and/or participate in large-scale, complex justice sector capacity building activities, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties;
. Identify and link up government/non-government entities with external mentors for continuous support;
. Develop, implement and evaluate assigned project component; monitor and analyze project development and implementation; review relevant documents and reports; identify problems and issues to be addressed and initiate corrective actions; liaise with relevant parties; ensure follow-up actions;
. Provide substantive technical and advisory services in guiding the project component and providing expert guidance to various beneficiary agencies and national stakeholders in improving the quality of training for staff of the justice sector at federal and state level;
. Provide support in enhancing the operational capacities of institutions in the justice sector;
. Prepare all necessary project progress reports and project implementation delivery rate reports, together with dedicated project personnel;
. Research, analyze and present information gathered from diverse sources;
. Generate survey initiatives; review, analyze and interpret responses, identify problems/issues and prepare conclusions;
. Organize and prepare written outputs, e.g. draft background paper, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications etc;
. Manage financial resources allocated to assigned projects component; monitor and/or certify expenditures and funds utilization;
. Lead and manage activities related to budget funding for the component (substantive reports preparation and submission, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepare related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget etc.);
. Supervise, guide and mentor assigned project staff and experts; participate and/or oversee the recruitment of project personnel;
. Perform other duties as required.
Competencies
. Professionalism: Proven knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to capacity building for the criminal justice system; knowledge of best practices in justice sector reform, as well as the mandates of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in this area. Practical experience in conducting large scale capacity building activities, programme/project management and administration; Conceptual, analytical and evaluation skills, good research and problem-solving skills, including ability to identify and participate in the resolution of issues/problems; Experience in the use of various research methodologies and sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases; ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignment given, ability to plan work and manage conflicting priorities. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
. Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
. Managing Performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly.
. Empowering Others: Delegates responsibility, clarifies expectations, and gives staff autonomy in important areas of their work; encourages others to set challenging goals; holds others accountable for achieving results related to their area of responsibility; genuinely values all staff members' input and expertise; shows appreciation and rewards achievement and effort; involves others when making decisions that affect them.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in law, criminology, political or social science, criminal justice, international relations, public administration, or related field is required. A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
At least seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in planning, implementing and monitoring criminal justice activities, especially in the area of capacity building. Specific experience including project and programme evaluation and budget and financial management are assets. Experience in research, policy development and a technical advisory service is desirable. United Nations technical cooperation experience and experience in cooperation with the European Union desirable. Working or living experience in developing countries is an asset.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English, i.e. oral and written proficiency, is required. Knowledge of other United Nations official languages is an asset.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
United Nations Considerations
Job openings posted on the Careers Portal are taken off at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
Applications are automatically pre-screened according to the published evaluation criteria of the job opening on the basis of the information provided by applicants. Applications cannot be amended following submission and incomplete applications shall not be considered. The selected candidate will be subject to a reference checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on "Manuals" on the upper right side of the browser on Inspira.
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.
Method of Application
To apply follow the steps below:
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On the search form, choose Abuja in Duty Station field
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Experienced Oil and Gas Vacancy at Hercules
3:16:00 PM
Gist Naija
Hercules Offshore is a leading global provider of offshore contract drilling and liftboat services to the oil and
gas industry with operations spanning the majority of shallow-water, hydrocarbon producing provinces in the world. Our diverse and unique fleet of jackup rigs and liftboats provide services ranging from oil and gas exploration and development drilling, well service, platform inspection, maintenance and decommissioning operations. Our customer base ranges from independent operators and national oil companies to large, integrated exploration and production companies. At Hercules Offshore, our mission is to be a preferred provider of incident-free, environmentally sound, reliable and cost-effective services to the oil and gas industry.
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Hercules Offshore is an ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 certified corporation. Hercules Offshore shares of common stock are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "HERO."
Description
The Marine Offshore Manager is responsible for day-to-day operations of the fleet. The Marine Offshore Manager ensures analyzing and reviewing of audits is completed for corrective and preventive actions. Recruiting and assigning personnel, ensuring they are competent for assigned duties. Reviewing and acting on survey reports produced by flag administration and classification societies. The functions reports to General Manager Operations. This position is the Leadership and Management position for our performance in Marine Offshore Operations in West Africa. Responsible for the day to day offshore operations of the Liftboats in Nigeria, ensuring proper job planning & preparation, client satisfaction & communication as well as compliance for Hercules HSE and other policies.
Qualifications
Required:
Minimum 10 years of Liftboat experience in all offshore situations and full understanding of company policies such as the J&M policy. Must have experience in managing multiple nationalities
Ability to manage a multiple vessel organization with diverse crew nationalities and staff in a developing country environment
Results driven with a high level of expectations from direct reports
A HSE champion with proven HSE experience
Ability to understand and interpret USCG / Flag State regulations and Marine Management System Manual
Ability to interact and provide a high level of service for customers with emphasis on developing relationships and partnering with clients
Preferred:
Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) from four-year College or University
Captain experience
Experience in Nigeria
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Hercules Offshore is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability
Method of Application
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Job Vacancy at Mastercard
3:16:00 PM
Gist Naija
MasterCard is a technology company in the global payments business. We connect consumers, financial
institutions, merchants, governments and businesses worldwide and enable them to use secure and convenient electronic forms of payment.
Join the industry's most passionate, motivated and engaged global team - Our employees are encouraged to drive innovation every day in support of a more connected world - A World Beyond Cash.
Overview
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) region's Communications area utilizes communications strategies and expertise to advance business priorities across the region. The main mandate of the MEA Communications team is to build and advance, as well as defend and protect, the reputation of MasterCard, its products, enterprise and brand.
The jobholder will join a highly driven African team focused on achieving rapid success and growth across the continent. He or she will have a track record at building competence and confidence in the strategic use of communications within the organization and will deliver impactful and credible communications to key external stakeholders, as well as the equally important employee base.
Based in Johannesburg, South Africa or Lagos, Nigeria, he or she will report to the Communications Manager: Africa. This individual will lead all communications functions across two divisions - South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa - including: External and Media Communications, Social and Digital Communications, Internal Communications, Corporate Social Responsibility and Event Management.
The position will effectively act as deputy for the Communications Manager: Africa and will, as such, provide strategic counsel to the South African and Sub-Saharan African senior management teams and support strategic business initiatives. He or she will partner with Marketing on brand building with a sophisticated approach to, and execution of, issues and reputation management. He or she will have an established track record and experience in successfully managing media and corporate communications' crises. He or she will be expected to draw on a robust corporate or agency experience to bring fresh, proactive strategic thinking to the enterprise.
Role
. Tell the MasterCard Africa story at a global level, both internally and externally. This includes writing error-free, on-message content tailored to a wide range of audiences and channels including blog posts, newsletters, media releases, speeches, briefing documents, internal employee stories, social media posts etc.
. Lead MasterCard's communications strategy and media presence across Africa. Work with the Communications Manager: Africa, the MEA Communications Vice President, senior management, country mangers and business unit leads to devise and implement successful communications programs at local and pan-African levels, allocate resources and direct execution.
. Manage MasterCard's PR Agencies in Africa including day to day management, development of strategy, overseeing contracts and budgets, continuously scope for better vendors, etc.
. Work with Marketing to put in place a solid social media communications platform to ensure optimized share of voice for MasterCard in social networks across Africa and effective two-way communication therein.
. Manage major South African, Sub-Saharan and African events especially those attended by the Region's President or by senior visiting executives like the MasterCard Africa Knowledge Forum, World Economic Forum Africa, African Banker Awards, etc. This includes creating high-level briefing packs, scheduling senior executive meetings, managing PR agencies, etc.
. Lead and implement MasterCard MEA's strategic and interactive employee communications and engagement programme in Africa, using all existing internal communications channels to ensure the company's African story is well told within MasterCard.
. Conceptualize, plan and manage employee events including year-end functions, team off-sites, town halls etc.
. Lead employee volunteering efforts by identifying charitable causes, coordinating with NGOs and mobilizing employees.
. Support the Communications Manager: Africa and MEA Comms VP to ensure structures, personnel (internal and agency), resources, work flow, and communications processes are in place to deliver a solid pan-African strategic plan against the SA and Sub-Saharan African business objectives and the MEA Communications strategy.
All About You
. Distinguished track record as a high achieving communications executive with a demonstrated capacity to build and execute communications programmes that support business growth within a dynamic and changing corporation.
. Superb writing skills and the ability to simplify complex topics.
. Excellent project management skills and the ability to effectively collaborate across countries and business units.
. Team player who will work well with senior business and functional leaders of MasterCard South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa.
. Keen understanding of the African scene beyond just media and into culture, economy, socio- politics and development agenda.
. Educated to degree level, with a minimum of six years' experience in corporate communications - either in-house or at a public relations agency.
. Journalistic experience an advantage.
Method of Application
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Vacancy at APMDC - Associated Port & Marine Development Coy Ltd
3:15:00 PM
Gist Naija
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Vacancy at APMDC - Associated Port & Marine Development Coy Ltd
APMDC is a fully licenced, well structured indigenous shipping agency. Operating since 2005, we are
able to offer the complete range of shipping and logistics services required by vessel owners and charterers for their ships operating in Nigerian waters.
Our head office is in Lagos, with branch offices in Port Harcourt, Warri, Calabar and Onne and a European representative office based in the UK.
Freight & Forwarding Manager
Manage, control and supervise the activities of the operations staff
Monitoring of payments for debit notes (shipping and terminal)
Ensuring that a competent clearing staff handles the clients job at all times
Dealing with customs queries where the clearing staff cannot resolve
Keeping track of all jobs in clearing, from the day the file enters clearing up to delivery point
Represent the company at meetings.
Reporting daily activities
Using personal judgment and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in the clearing process.
Agreeing on costs and disbursements to carry out clearing
Must be able to handle pressure.
Must have certifications within the maritime industry.
Must have knowledge of the Customs and Excise HS Code and Explanatory notes.
Must have a BSC or HND in a related field of study with an impressive grade point average
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong leadership and motivator
Good English communication skills
Based in Lagos with a good knowledge of the immigrations and Customs law
Must have at least 5 - 8years' experience at management level in freight forwarding for major multinational preferably Local clearing and forwarding, trucking and special project forwarding Logistics
Previous experience in freights and forwarding is required
Preferably with degree in logistics related studies
Commercial flair and a proven ability to develop new business and able to develop close relationships with key client
Method of Application
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Engineering Vacancy at Randstad
3:14:00 PM
Gist Naija
My client is a multi national consultant who operate throughout West Africa and the UK and they have an immediate need
for a mid level Civil Engineer to join their existing team in Nigeria. The company employ a number of ex-pats and local staff in West Africa.
You will report to the operations manager and will be responsible for the following;
* Project Bidding
* Contract Supervision
* Planning
This role will suit an engineer looking to advance their career and gain overseas experience on multi disciplined projects which will include Marine, Coastal, Oil and Gas as well as infrastructure projects.
In return my client will pay a net salary, provide accommodation, flights, health care etc.
Requirements
* Degree level education - Civil Engineering
* Marine / Infrastructure experience
* IT Literate
* Willing to be based in West Africa (Lagos)
Our advertisements use post-qualification experience/salary levels as a guide. However, we will consider applications from any candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to carry out the role.
We welcome applications from candidates of all ages.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the country where the position is based.
Skills
Engineer / marine / Oil and Gas
Qualification
Degree level education
Method of Application
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