IFPRI – IFDC Graduate Program Assistant Vacancy

The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) / International Center for Soil Fertility and Agricultural Development (IFDC) seeks qualified candidates to fill the post of:
Job Position: Program Assistant
Level: National
Location:
The location for the above position is Abuja and the duration is 1 year subject to renewal.
Reports to:
The candidate will report to the Project Leader
Job Description
Within the frame work of the NSP, IFDC/IFPRI seeks a qualified candidate to fill the post of Program Assistant within the Nigeria Strategy Support Program of the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). The incumbent will work under the overall guidance of the Program leader.
Responsibilities
Specific duties include but are not limited to:
Enhance knowledge through information, data and tools for the analysis, design and implementation of agricultural and rural development policies and strategies in Nigeria;
Strengthen the capacity of government agencies, research institutions, and others to carry out and use applied research for agricultural and rural policies and strategies; and
Improve communication between policy makers, policy analysts, and those who benefit from agricultural and rural development policy
Plan and execute workshops and related activities
Manage office filing systems including electronic files
Develop and update office electronic database
Support capacity strengthening and policy research related activities
Manage IFPRI-Abuja travel-related needed
Perform other administrative and financial tasks as needed
Requirements The required qualifications for this Program Assistant are:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field
Experience working in an administrative support position
Strong English writing skills and ability to communicate effectively with colleague’s collaborators, and the public
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and products completed products on time
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and knowledge of Access
Self motivated, innovative spirit and excellent interpersonal and team skills and the ability to work with colleagues from diverse cultures.

Application Deadline
5:00pm 31st December 2010
Method of Application
Qualified applicants are invited to send an application consisting of a letter of introduction that outlines the applicant’s educational background, relevant work experience, and major areas of professional interest, and an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae including the name, address, telephone, fax and email contact of three referees to the following contacts email addresses:
Administrative IFDC – Nigeria,
Email:  Ifdcnigeria@ifdc.org
All submissions must state which position(s) the applicant is applying for.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview. No phone calls are accepted.

2011 / 2012 PTDF Scholarship Application Scheme

2011 / 2012 PTDF Scholarship Application Scheme is Out

2011/2012 PTDF SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME is finally out. View the advert at : http://ptdf.gov.ng. and get your scratch card at 1ST Bank  or sky Bank for the some of 1000 naira only.OR use your ATM card to obtain the pin number.
Does anybody in the house have answer to my question ?
My first degree discipline is in Mechanical Engineering and i intend to apply for masters degree in Petroleum Engineering, i need to know if the PTDF online aptitude test will based on my 1st degree or on my proposed master degree
.Eligibility Requirements
2011/2012 PTDF SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME.
In pursuit of its mandate the PTDF is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for its MSc and PhD Scholarships as well as Undergraduate, under the PTDF scholarship scheme. Scholarships will be awarded for studies in areas listed below, in the United Kingdom and upgraded Universities in Nigeria for the 2011/2012 session. However, the undergraduate level will be awarded for studies in Nigeria only.
Application forms can be accessed online using an ATM card or through purchase of a scratch card from designated major branches of First Bank of Nigeria Plc and Skye Bank Plc in all state capitals and FCT, upon the payment of a NON-REFUNDABLE sum of N1,000 (One Thousand Naira Only). Instructions on how to access the form online is clearly stated on the backside of the cards.
PTDF however wishes to inform all its esteemed applicants that its Overseas Scholarship Scheme was instituted as a short term measure to address identified skills gaps, pending the outcome of the various capacity building efforts being made to enable our domestic universities effectively handle the onerous task of grooming qualitative professionals in the oil and gas related disciplines. With the numerous upgrade programmes executed by the Fund in some Federal Universities in Nigeria, the Fund intends to shift emphasis to training Nigerians in-country from next session. Consequently, only a limited number of candidates will be sponsored overseas and the rest in Nigerian Universities listed below.
LIST OF NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES:
*
African University of Science and Technology – Petroleum Eng
*
Institute of Petroleum Studies, Port Harcourt
*
University of Port Harcourt- Gas Eng
*
University of Ibadan- Petroleum Eng
*
University of Nigeria Nsukka- Geology
*
University of Benin- Renewable Energy
*
University of Jos- Mining & Geology
*
University of Maiduguri – Geology
*
Ahmadu Bello University – Chemical Eng
*
Usman Dan Fodio University – Industrial Chemistry
*
Federal University of Technology, Owerri – Applied Chemistry
*
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife – Geology
*
University of Calabar – Applied Chemistry
*
University of Uyo – Chemical & Petroleum Eng
*
Bayero University Kano – Electrical Eng
*
Federal University of Technology, Minna – Chemical Eng
*
University of Ilorin – Geology & Mineral Science
Applicants are hereby advised to note that only those who meet the requirements below shall be shortlisted and invited for Electronic Aptitude Test for Undergraduate and MSc, while oral interview will be conducted for PhD applicants on dates to be announced later.After the aptitude tests and interviews, the best qualified candidates will be selected and awarded PTDF Scholarships. PLEASE NOTE THAT UNDERGRADUATE APPLICANTS MUST BE IN THEIR 2ND YEAR IN ANY OF THE LISTED NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES, WHILE THE POSSESSION OF A VALID UNIVERSITY ADMISSION LETTER IS COMPULSORY FOR ALL PHD APPLICANTS. PTDF will assist successful MSc candidates in securing admission into suitable Universities (within and outside Nigeria)  BASIC REQUIREMENTS
A.     UNDER GRADUATE  (Nigeria Only)
* Possession of 5 credits in WAEC/SSCE/NECO including English Language and Mathematics
* Must have concluded the 1st year of their study in any of the PTDF upgraded Federal Universities listed above.
* Must have scored a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on scale of 5 or 4.5 on a scale of 7 in their 1st Year.
* Must scan and attach a copy of their admission letter
* Students admitted into the University through Direct Entry i.e. 200 level must have either of the following:
1. Minimum f Upper Credit at the Diploma level
2. Minimum of 10 points in interim Joint Matriculation Board (I.J.M.B) examination.
3. Minimum of 8 points at the Advanced Level General Certificate of Education (G.C.E).
B.     MSc (Nigeria and Overseas)
* A minimum of Second Class Upper (2.1) in an Oil and Gas related field OR a 2.2 with oil and gas industry experience
* National Youth Service (NYSC) certificate
* Applicants must be computer literate
* Possession of O/level or credit in English language in WAEC,GCE and SSCE and
* Applicants must not be above 35 years of ageApplicants without credit in English language as in (4) above but possess any of the following may apply
1. Test of English language as a foreign language (TOEFL)
2. G.R.E ( Graduate Record Examination)
3. GMAT –for Management related courses
4. International English Language Testing system (IEL TS) Applicants are advised to scan copies of the following documents and attach to their online application forms:
* First Degree Certificate or Statement of Result
* NYSC discharge certificate
* WAEC/GCE/SSCE/NECO Results or provide PIN numbers on their application forms to enable PTDF view on the relevant authority’s website; and
* Recent Passport Photograph
C.    PhD (Nigeria and Overseas)
* Applicants must be in the academics teaching oil and gas related discipline;
* Applicants must possess minimum of 2.2 on first degree and a good second degree certificate;
* Applicants must submit a research proposal relevant to the oil and gas industry (of not more than 5 pages) to include: Topic, introduction, objective, methodology and mode of data collection;
* Applicants must include valid admission letter;
* Applicants must not be over 40 years of age; and;
* Applicants must include their masters degree project
LIST OF APPROVED COURSES FOR SPONSORSHIP
* Applied Instrumentation and Control
* Asset Engineering
* Basin Evolution and Dynamics
* Bio fuels Development
* Computing
* Diving and Underwater Technology
* Energy Systems Engineering
* Environmental Engineering
* Environmental Remote Sensing
* Fire & Explosion Engineering
* Gas Engineering and Management
* Gas Pipeline Economics & Engineering
* Health Safety and Environment
* Marine Computational Fluid Dynamics
* Maritime Operations
* Naval Architecture & ocean Engineering
* Occupational Health & Safety
* Occupational Health and Safety
* Offshore and Ocean Technology
* Offshore Engineering
* Petroleum , Gas & Energy Engineering
* Petroleum Downstream Technology
* Pipeline Engineering
* Power Plant Engineering
* Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
* Refinery Design and Operations
* Remote sensing and computing
* Safety Engineering and Risk Management
* Subsea Engineering
* Thermal Power (Gas Turbine Option)
* Welding Engineering
B. PhD PRIORITY RESEARCH AREAS The PhD research areas in addition to the afore-listed MSc program areas may also include any of the following related areas:
* Environmental Studies and HSE (Health, Safety and Environment).
* Marginal Fields Development.
* Flow Assurance and Pipeline Engineering.
* Geology and Petroleum Geology.
* Civil and Marine Engineering.
* Renewable Energy.
* Reservoir Engineering/Production Technology.
* Refining Technology.
* Ship Building & Marine Technology.
PLEASE NOTE THAT:
1.  RECIPIENTS OF A SIMILAR SCHOLARSHIP NEED NOT APPLY
2.  CANDIDATES WHO ATTAIN THE HIGHEST SCORES MAY BE PLACED IN UK UNIVERSITIES OVER OTHERS WHO PERFORM LESS.
3.  CANDIDATES WHO ALREADY POSSESS A MASTER’S DEGREE SHOULD NOT APPLY FOR MSC PROGRAMME, BUT ARE QUALIFIED TO APPLY FOR THE PHD.
4.  CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 31 JANUARY 2011.


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Total E&P Nigeria Recruits Economist

Total Nigeria  Plc markets and distributes petroleum products in Nigeria. It offers various fuel products, including petrol–PMS, diesel–AGO, kerosene–HHK, and LPFO for engines, and industrial and domestic use. The company also provides aviation fuel; liquefied petroleum gas for residential and domestic use through its approximately 300 gas stations; bituminous products to construction industry; and marine lubricants to ships, as well as offers insecticide sprays.
In addition, it distributes lubricants through its retail outlets, as well as offers directly to industrial customers. Further, the company provides car-care products, which include coolants, brake fluids, and battery water, as well as body care products, such as shampoos.
Job Type:
Company : Total E & P Nigeria Ltd
Contract : permanent position
Branch : Exploration Production
Location : Nigeria – Nigeria
Interviews will take place in : Port-Harcourt
Starting date : As soon as possible
Salary : According to profile and experience
Job Description:
1 Prepare economic evaluation for routine and non-routine activities, operated and non-operated (e.g. recommendation for new projects, wells) that will be the basis for the decision process
2 Follow-up of Total’s stake in NLNG (run and modify NLNG model, have a critical view on NLNG economic studies, NLNG Long Term Plan)
3 Actively participate in the E&P Long Term Plan and other processes such as yearly budget, Prime (reserves calculations), Exploration and Appraisal budget, etc. : preparation of input data with the various assets, computation, analysis and presentation of results
4 Prepare management presentations on economic matters
Required Skills:
Education
The successful candidate should have B. Sc or equivalent in Economics or Engineering preferably with a master’s degree in Business
The successful candidate should have 1st class academic background in Economics, Engineering or Actuarial Science.
Experience
The successful candidate should have experience of 1 – 3 years internationally. or in another Oil & Gas company will be an advantage.
Skills
The successful candidate should have the following skills:
Excellent analysis and computation skills.
Very good knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Good communication skills, ability to work with different teams at all levels and to present results to management (Powerpoint, Word) in an effective manner.
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UNICEF Nigeria Jobs Vacancies [over 50 positions]

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Nigeria seeks the services of national and international consultants in the under listed technical and professional areas of work at the ‘Officer’ level positions. Consultants are individuals who are recognized authority or specialists in their specific field of work, with significant academic and professional work experience.
Each Programme Groups below has detailed listing of the specific ‘areas’ of expertise / specialty, we are sourcing Consultats on:
1.)  Basic Education:
Gender And Education
Sector Planning, School Mapping And EMIS
Education Evaluation
Early Childhood Education
Non Formal Education
Nomadic Education
Health Education, Including Climate Change
Sports Education
2.)  Health
Malaria And /Or Immunization Supply And Logistics
Birth Registration For Health
Health Policy & Financing
Maternal & Neonatal Tetanus Elimination
Community Based New Born Care
Maternal Health
3.)  Nutrition
Infant & Young Child Feeding Counseling Training
Essential Nutrition Action Training
Micronutrient Deficiency Control (Zinc, Vitamin A, Iodine, Iron)
Nutrition Assessments Using SMART Methods
Nutrition Policy Formulation And Strategic Planning
Nutrition Monitoring And Evaluation
Management Of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM & Inpatient)
Bivariate & Multivariate Analysis of Secondary Nutrition Data.
4.)  Water Sanitation and Hygiene
Climate Change Adaptation
Sector Investment Planning
Policy Development
Water Quality Monitoring
Capacity Development In WASH Sector
Gender Mainstreaming In WASH Sector
Communication For Development – Sanitation And Hygiene
5.)  Child Protection
Community-Based Child Protection Mechanisms Development
Human Rights/Child Rights Monitoring And Documentation Skills Development
Case Management Skills Development
“Child-Sensitive” Social Protection
Child Justice Administration
Communication Strategy For Child Protection
Social Welfare Systems Strengthening
Child Protection Workforce Strengthening
Child Justice In Informal Justice System
Children On The Move
Public Health Capacity Building For Treatment Of Child Sexual Abuse
Child Protection In Emergency
Child Protection Systems Mapping
Child Protection IMS Development
6.)  HIV/AIDS
Strategic Planning, Programme Review, Monitoring And Evaluation
Public Health & Health Systems Approaches To Scaling Up HIV Services (PMTCT, Paediatric Diagnosis And Treatment)
Policy, Guidelines, SOPs, & Training Materials’ Review And Adaptation
Documentation Of Lessons Learned Including Case Studies, Human Interest Stories
Procurement Supply Chain Management (PSM)
Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health, HIV
Combination Prevention Programming Adolescents And Young People
Proposal Development, Technical Review, Including For Global Fund
Use Of Technology Including Social Media Networking For HIV Prevention
7.)  Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
Monitoring And Evaluation Training;
Programme/Project Monitoring
Programme/Project Evaluation Techniques
Results Based Management Training
Developing Terms Of Reference For Research Activities
Establishment And Management Of Evaluation Associations
Devinfo Training And Development Of Databases Emergency
Developing Early Warning Systems
Rapid Assessment In Emergencies
EPR Contingency Plans
Vulnerability Capacity Analysis
Management Of Internally Displaced Persons Camps And Relief Materials
8.)  Programme Communication / Communication for Development
Communication Strategy Development
Strategic Planning with Diverse Populations
Community Engagement Methodologies
Behavioral Research, especially Participatory Methodologies (including Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation)
Social Marketing
Building Partnerships for Social Change
Evidence-based Communication Materials Development
Work with Children as Agents of Change
Documentation, including Significant Change Stories
Training on Evidence-Based Advocacy and Mobilization, including Interpersonal and Group Communication Platforms
9.)  Social Mobilisation
Photojournalist Video Recorder And Production
Public Relations
Audio Production Knowledge,
Attitude And Practice (KAP) Research Reports/Human Interest Stories Writer
10.)  Social Policy & Social Protection
Social Protection : Cash Transfers; Insurance, Assurance
Health Financing For The Poor
Expertise In National Health Accounts
Child Friendly Budgeting: Public Expenditure Review And Tracking
Gender Equality And Empowerment Of Women And Girls
Child Poverty And Disparities Analysis
Impact And Process Evaluation
Qualitative And Quantitative Social Research
Voice And Accountability
11.)  Media and External Relations/Communication
Writers And Editors
Graphic Artists
Photojournalists
Illustrators
Videographers
Video Editors
Event Planners.
Media – Photography, Writers, Web Designers
12.)  Information and Communication Technology.
Business System Analyst
Database Administrator
Database Analyst
Database Developer
Desktop Technician
GIS Manager
Hardware Technician
Help Desk Manager
Help Desk Technician
Infrastructure Manager
IT Asset Manager
ICT Manager
Network Administrator
Network Engineer
Network Manager
Network Technician
PC Technician
Programmer Analyst
Programmer
Technical Writer
Web Developer
Webmaster
13.)  Finance and Accounting
Accountants
Auditors
International Public Accounting Standards
Harmonised Approach to Cash Transfers
14.)  Human Resources Management
Recruitment
Training and Development
Human Resources Information System
15.)  Administration
Travel Management
Property Management
Events Management
16.)  Supply and Logistics Management
Required Qualifications and Skills
A minimum of a Masters Degree in the relevant technical area is required.
A minimum of seven years progressively professional experience in related field of work is also required.
Extensive experience in research, a Doctorate degree and/or UN or international organization experience is an asset.
Application Deadline
7th January, 2011
How To Apply
If you are interested and meet the requirements, please forward your detailed Curriculum Vitae and a completed UN Personal History Form;via email at nrecruit@unicef.org by close of business on Friday, 7 January 2011.
Please specify your area of specialty in your signed UN Personal History Application form. Selected candidates will be included in our Consultants Database and will be contacted as the need for their services arises.
UNICEF, a smoke-free environment, is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly women are strongly encouraged to apply.