Sunday, December 12, 2010

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INEC Voters Registration Massive Staff Recruitment

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is currently accepting applications from qualified NYSC members, final year university students and those previously engaged by the commission (as adhoc staff) that will be engaged to help ensure a successful voter registration and election exercise.
A web-based databank has been created to accept applications. All interested applicants are requested to first register and then follow instructions to fill out the application form.
Instructions:
1. Access the INEC Adhoc Staff Databank
2. Click on REGISTER
3. Follow instructions
Please note that you will be required to provide your bank account sort code in order to successfully complete your registration.
CLICK HERE to access the INEC Adhoc Staff Databank.
Should you encounter any issues, please click here to receive support.
NB: Ex-NYSC members can apply as Adhoc Staff
Thank you.

Google Nigeria Jobs: Developer Relations Program Manager, West Africa

Google Nigeria Jobs: Developer Relations Program Manager, West Africa

The area: Engineering

Simply put, Google engineers make computers do amazing things. Populated by extraordinarily creative, motivated and talented people, our Engineering team gets excited by developing new applications that really make a difference and are used by millions of people. We’re driven by Google’s mission to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful. If you seek to tackle such challenges as building a highly scalable computing infrastructure, novel storage systems, innovative user experiences or the next big application that will change the world, then this might be a perfect fit for you.

The role: Developer Relations Program Manager, West Africa

As a Program Manager in Developer Relations, you will be responsible for making developers in the region successful by building applications and businesses on Google’s developer products and APIs. You have a strong software engineering background and are an active participant in local technical/developer communities. You will coordinate and execute both online and offline outreach and support programs in the region. This could include responsibility for large-scale Google developer events such as Google Developer Days or DevFests (i.e. large budget, high attendance, high visibility), as well as having responsibility for content on code.google.com and regional developer blogs.
To achieve your goals, you will work with cross-functional Google product teams, local volunteers, and external vendors. Additionally, you will manage relationships with, and foster creation of, local developer communities, both formal (Google Technology User Groups) and informal (discussion boards, casual meet-ups, non-affiliated user groups). You will meet with local developers and businesses, promoting Google technologies to them.
The Developer Relations Program Manager helps bring awareness to Google’s mission, open web technologies and our developer products within the developer community.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan and run regional outreach and support programs, including large-scale public events
  • Meet with external developers, businesses and technical executives to advocate their adoption of our developer products, explaining business and technical value propositions
  • Own regional developer blogs and ensure publication of frequent, high-quality content
  • Lead cross-functional project teams and act as the liaison between other global Developer Relations teams and the various developer product and Engineering groups in Israel
  • Build and manage relationships with local developer community, industry influencers and bloggers

Requirements:

  • BA or BS university degree preferred, ideally in Computer Science or Software Engineering
  • Proven experience in a technical role in internet and/or mobile industries strongly preferred
  • Experience with conference presentation or other technical public speaking
  • Experience as an active participant in technical/developer communities
  • Strong project and program management skills as well as excellent communication skills

Click here to view Job and Apply Online

Helen Keller International: Country Director (Nigeria)



Established in 1915 with Helen Keller as a founding trustee, Helen Keller International (HKI) works to save the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged. Headquartered in New York City, HKI currently conducts programs in 21 countries in Africa and Asia as well as in the United States. HKI is known for sustainability, reliability, efficiency and the highest level of technical expertise in fighting and treating blindness and malnutrition.
To accomplish its work, HKI builds the capacity of local governmental, civil society and private sector systems and infrastructure, and promotes the development of sustained, large-scale programs that deliver effective preventative and curative eye health and nutrition services. The hallmark of the organization’s work is its proven effectiveness in developing, testing and scaling-up health interventions, and integrating them within government and community structures. HKI works with partners around the world to help meet key provisions of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), selected by all 191 United Nations member states, as well as VISION2020, The Right to Sight. With nearly 600 staff and an annual cash operating budget of over $35 million, HKI is seeking a Country Director for its Nigeria Program.
Country Program Overview:
The Country Director in Nigeria represents HKI and is responsible for program oversight and expansion. The current program focuses on child survival, neglected tropical disease, micronutrient deficiency and food security. We work in partnership with the Ministry of Health at the Federal and State level, national and international civil society organizations, UNICEF and regional bodies like WAHO and ECOWAS; to strengthen the National vitamin A supplementation program, National onchocerciasis control program, food fortification and infant and young child nutrition. We anticipate expanding into other areas including nutrition/HIV, nutrition/food security, bio fortification, policy development and nutrition capacity development.
Scope of the Position:
The Country Director (CD) is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the HKI-Nigeria program and management of project personnel to achieve the objectives agreed to in grants and contracts. The CD, in collaboration with regional and Headquarters staff, is responsible for generating funding from international and bilateral agencies, corporations, and individuals to continue and expand project activities in Nigeria. The CD is responsible for implementing strategic plans to further the overall mission and specific programs of HKI that meet the evolving needs and conditions in Nigeria. The CD is responsible for overall program design and proposal development; program implementation and reporting; grant management; financial planning; and human resource planning and management. The CD represents HKI in formal and informal meetings with Nigeria government officials, international donor agencies, and national technical advisory groups pertinent to HKI project activities. This position is based in Abuja, Nigeria, with frequent travel to Jos, Central Plateau where HKI has a sub office. In addition, The CD reports to the Deputy Regional Director for East, Central and Southern Africa, and closely collaborates with the HKI Africa Regional Office and headquarters staff.
Requirements/Qualifications:
Minimum of a Masters degree in public health, nutrition, development or related field, with strong preference given to doctoral level degree
Minimum 10 years demonstrated experience in program development, implementation, and evaluation, including strong background in management of nutrition programs
Demonstrated capacity to mobilize program funding including donor cultivation and grants writing
Demonstrated ability to manage staff and administrative and financial activities in developing country programs
Previous experience in Nigeria or West Africa desirable
Experience in data analysis and interpretation is highly desirable
Excellent oral and written English, including the ability to quickly synthesize complex technical and programmatic issues into concise communications
Demonstrated ability to undertake high-level representation and advocacy
To Apply: The initial contract is for two years with possibility of renewal depending on funding. Interested persons should submit:
(1) cover letter, (2) current curriculum vitae in English, (3) a short writing sample (2-3 pages) in English to Ms. Anu Narayan, Deputy Regional Director, at anarayan@hki.org , with a copy to Human Resources at %20hkihr@hki.org .
Please note CD – Nigeria in the subject line.  Applications will be received until position is filled.
APPLY HERE
Country Director – Nigeria
Organization(s): Helen Keller International
Country/Region: Nigeria
Apply by: 05 January 2011
Description
Helen Keller International
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Country Director – Nigeria
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
 

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