MTN Foundation Scholarship 2012/2013

 Applications are hereby invited for the 2012/2013 session of MTN Nigeria Foundation Science and Technology Scholarship Scheme. Following the applications, 1500 students will be shortlisted for the assessment test to be held in 3 centres in the North, East and West of the country.

 The top scoring 500 candidates from the assessment test will be awarded scholarships and will receive their awards during the 2012/2013 academic year.

 Scholarships will also be renewed for the existing 1,015 students provided they have maintained a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.5 or its equivalent (second class upper/upper credit).

 Project Objective
 The MTN Foundation Science Technology Scholarship seeks to attract high performing second year students studying full time in public tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The scholarship is aimed at recognizing and rewarding academic excellence while providing financial assistance to students who might otherwise be unable to pay for their tertiary education.

Geographic Coverage
 New scholarships will be made available to qualified and successful candidates in all states across the Federation including the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

Eligibility
 1.) Applicants from public Universities and Colleges of Education in Nigeria must be full time undergraduates in 200 level/2nd year.

 2.) Applicants from public Universities and Colleges of Education must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average CGPA) score of 3.5 or its equivalent (2:1)

 3.) Applicants from public Polytechnics must have a minimum Grade Point Average GPA) of 3.0 (upper credit) from the Ordinary National Diploma OND programme and must have secured admission into the Highest National Diploma programme (HND).

 4.) Direct entry level students must have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA of 3.0 (upper credit) from the OND programme and must have secured admission into 200 lever/ 2nd year in a public University.

Courses of Study
 Only Applications from students studying one of the underlisted courses will be considered

Accountancy/Accounting
Agric. Extension and Rural Development
Agricultural Science
Agronomy
Animal Breeding and Genetics
Architecture
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer and Electronics
Computer and Information Science
Computer and Mathematics
Computer Engineering
Animal Nutrition
Animal Production and Health
Aquaculture and Fisheries Management
Applied Physics
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Petroleum and Gas Engineering
Physics Electronics
Physics/ Computational Modeling
Pure/ Applied Physics
Statistics
Statistics and Computer Science
System Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Electrical/Electronics Engineering
Electronics and Computer Technology
Electronics Engineering
Engineering Physics
Geophysics
Industrial Mathematics
Industrial Physics
Information Technology
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering

How to Apply
 Interested students who meet the aforementioned criteria should complete and submit an online application form on the website:
www.mtnonline.com/mtnfscholarship
The application portal opens on Friday, October 12, 2012 and closes on Monday, October 29, 2012. Applicant's details will be verified and shortlisted candidates will be invited for an assessment test . They will be required to attend with two recent passport photographs, as well as the original and photocopy of the following documents listed below valid student identity card
Admission letter from Joint Matriculations and Admissions Board (JAMB) and Institutions of study
Admission letter for the HND programme (applies to Polytechnic students only)
Any other means of identification (National I.D, International passport or Driver's license
Duly signed letter from the relevant Head of department in their respective schools

General Instructions
 Applications for the MTNF Science and Technology Scholarship Scheme can only be done online at www.mtnonline.com/mtnfscholarship
Incomplete applications will be disregarded and cancelled
Upon receipt of applications from interested students, MNF shall evaluate and shortlist qualifying students who will be subsequently invited for an assessment test.
Names of successful candidates will be published in national newspapers and they will also be contacted by MTNF by email.
Application Deadline Registration closes on Monday, October 29, 2012.

Jobs in Ikeja,Lagos in an Advertising Company

 Ravello Consult is a career resource organization that helps career driven individuals follow through their anticipated career path.

 Brand management and advertising company in Ikeja looking for a business development manager.

JOB TITLE: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

REQUIREMENTS
 5 years working experience in the industry.
 Candidate should have at least a Bsc and must be a member of APCON.

 Remuneration
 Salary is between 100,000 and 150,000 Naira.

Method of Application
 Interested candidate should kindly send CV to info@ravelloconsult.com  using job code B200 as the subject of the email.

Application Deadline: October 17, 2012.

Teaching Vacancies in Port harcourt

 CGM Int’l Group of Schools requires the services of an innovative, focused and highly motivated individual for immediate employment.

JOB VACANCY : HEAD TEACHER
TYPE: Full-Time
SEX:  Female
LOCATION: Port-Harcourt
SALARY: Attractive

REQUIREMENTS:
 Must possess a degree in Education (B.Ed., PGDE or M.Ed.)
 Must be computer literate
 Must be able to multi-task
 Must be conversant with educational policies
 Must have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in teaching, two (2) of which must be in a Supervisory capacity preferably in a co-educational school that offers Nursery, Primary and Secondary education services
 Must be highly proficient in written and spoken English
 Must be a person of proven integrity
 Must not be less than 30 years
 Membership of TRCN is an added advantage.
 Must possess organizational skills
 
Method of Application
 Interested applicants should send detailed copies of their CVs and Cover Letters to cigsapplication@gmail.com  or handwritten applications & CVs addressed to:

 REF: H/T
 The Management
 CGM Int’l Group of Schools
Church of God Mission Premises
 Off Woji Estate Rd, Woji Town
 Port-Harcourt

Application deadline October 31, 2012.

Latest Vacancies in Abuja

 Rockline Infrastructures Limited is a Nigerian based construction contractor active in emerging markets. We specialize in commercial, industrial and infrastructure construction for public and private clients.
  The company which is currently based in Abuja carries out the following activities;
 Construction, Engineering and Procurement
 Oil, Gas, Water and Civil projects
 Pipeline maintenance, Storage Facilities, Water Treatment Plants, commercial and residential buildings.
 Procurement of all related equipment, accessories and spare parts.

JOB TITLE: Marketing Executives
REQUIREMENTS
 Minimum of a University Degree
 Minimum of  3 – 5  years related experience in a Sales and Marketing  role
 Age between 24 years and 30 years old
 Computer literacy

SKILLS AND INTERESTS
 Excellent verbal and written communications skills
 An ideal candidate should have a strong track record in sales & marketing.
 Strong spoken and written communication skills
 Confident personality who is committed and dedicated
 Accuracy and attention to detail
 The ability to lead and motivate a team.
 Customer focus
 Strong Team Player
 Motivated and Result Driven.
 Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills
 Ability to prioritize, multitask and work effectively as a team member with minimal supervision
 Good business skills

PAY AND BENEFITS
 The successful candidate will benefit an attractive salary and performance bonus, with great opportunity for career development.  The successful candidate will resume in November 2012.

Method of Application
 Qualified candidates should forward resume, by email to: fibel2001@yahoo.com
 All applications must include on the email subject: Marketing Executive: ROCKLINE Infrastructures Ltd with a cover letter detailing interest, competencies and motivations.

Application Deadline October 17, 2012.

Web Development Jobs in Nigeria

 Unique Notion is a top-notch IT company that helps corporate organizations, small businesses and individuals to create software and online presence that brings in more sales and exposure.

 Unique Notion is a web design and development company with team of over 5 years of experience in providing well-designed solutions tailored to your business needs.
 Unique Notion, formerly Ultimate Design is registered with Corporate Affairs of Nigeria CAC with office in Lagos.

JOB TITLE: WEB DEVELOPER

RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Ability to write programming codes when required.
 Responsible for website content management.
 Code a Social Website and Others.
 Conduct all user acceptances testing, and report results.
 Design and implement user-driven templates, databases and interfaces for ease of use.
 Develop database-driven Web interfaces for rapid, real-time information sharing.
 Develop external Web portals allowing users to input and retrieve accurate information.
 Debug issues that arise with the performance of the website.
 Develop new Web applications as identified by supervisor and management through packaged and customized applications.
 Maintain and enhance existing web applications and all internal systems are integrated.
 Perform complete testing of Web applications unit and system, engaging users as necessary.


QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
 Minimum of an OND
 Good in PHP, CSS, AJAX and Others.
 Past projects done must be included.
 Must have a Knowledge of Securing a Website against Hackers.
 Good communication skills.
 Experience in designing and coding web sites using  XHTML and CSS.
 Good knowledge of wordpress and joomla, Zencart etc
 Good knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver or Corel Draw is an added advantage.
 Minimum of 1-3 years working experience.


Method of Application
 Interested and qualified applicant should send CV to info@uniquenotion.com
Application Deadline: October 17, 2012.

NGO Jobs in Nigeria for Drivers/Office Assistants

 The British Council in Nigeria has been contracted by the UK’s Department for International Development to manage the Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation Programme (NSRP).
The British Council works in partnership with International Alert and with Social Development Direct.
The implementation phase of this five year programme has recently commenced.

The British Council is now looking for a suitably qualified individual to complement the existing team and to fill the following post in Kano:

JOB TITLE: DRIVER / OFFICE ASSISTANT
THE DUTIES OF THE POSTS ARE GIVEN BELOW;
To support the provision of the NSRP services in relation to a clean, safe and efficient working environment and secure transportation of personnel and resources for NSRP in the project state and, periodically, out of the state.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
The skills and qualifications needed for the position advertised are given in the role profile so please read through them carefully to ensure that your experience and qualifications match those required by the position.
Preference will be given to those with an in depth knowledge of the region for which the application is being made.

Method of Application
http://www.britishcouncil.org/africa-vacancies.htm

Application deadline 5pm on Friday 26 October 2012.

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) recruitment in Nigeria

 Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a non-profit international health organization founded over 40 years ago. MSH’s mission is to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.
In Nigeria, MSH currently implements the following programs; Program to build Leadership and Accountability in Nigeria’s Health Sector (PLAN-Health), Prevention, Organizational Systems, AIDS Care & Treatment Project (ProACT), Community Based Support (CUBS) for Orphans and Vulnerable Children and as part of a consortium of partners;
 Tuberculosis CARE I Program (TB CARE I)

 The TB CARE I Program is one of the USAID’s main global mechanisms for contributing to the global targets of TB control. The aim of the program is to contribute to these USAID target areas:

 I. Sustain or exceed 84% TB case detection rate and 87% treatment success rate
 II. Treat successfully 2. 55 million new sputum-positive TB cases
 III. Diagnose and treat 57, 200 new cases of multi-drug resistant TB



The following job vacancies exist in Nigeria

Job Position: Senior Technical Officer, TB 
Grade: I
Job ID: 13-5590
Location: Abuja
Overall Responsibilities
The Senior Technical Officer will provide technical assistance in collaboration with MSH TB Project Director, MSH TB Regional Advisor for Africa, MSH-TB CARE I Technical Advisor for Nigeria, TB CARE I lead in Nigeria, National TB and Leprosy Control programme (NTBLCP) of Nigeria and other stakeholders in accordance with the national TB policy guidelines and International Standards of TB care. S/he will report to MSH-TB CARE I Technical Advisor.

Specific Responsibilities
Implement all MSH/TB CARE I activities in consistent with TB CARE I Nigeria plan, NTBLCP strategic plan and MSH quality standard under the supervision of MSH TB Technical Advisor for Nigeria in collaboration with Nigeria TB CARE I Country lead.
Provide support to NTBLCP in improving TB case detection, program management, information management for the programmatic management of Drug-resistant TB and strengthen supervision including monitoring and evaluation.
Represent MSH in technical meetings and forum including partner and stakeholders meetings
Liaising with other technical partners such as KNCV, WHO, FHI and other partners at national and international level
Foster clear communication about project activities, plans and organizational policies within MSH and between strategic projects and partners
Model effective leadership and create conducive environment for collaborations with NTBLCP, partners and other stakeholders
Provide technical expertise to ensure that project activities are carried out within budget and agreed timeframes
Ensure timely preparation and submission of information and reports to MSH, TB CARE I and relevant partners
Work with TB CARE I team in Nigeria on implementing overall TB CARE I plan
 
Qualifications 
Medical doctor with postgraduate training in public health or equivalent
Minimum of 5 years experience in public health; at least 3 years experience in TB control
Excellent strategic thinking and planning skills
 Ability to work effectively and independently in a team-based structure
 Ability to travel up to 40% percent of the time within Nigeria
 Fluency and excellent written and oral communication skills in English
Strong analytical skills and experience in monitoring and evaluation
Knowledge of and experience in training and capacity building
Demonstrated operating in a management culture built on consensus and results
Demonstrated intermediate computer skills such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as experienced with project planning applications
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Job Title; State Team Leader, Adamawa
Grade: J
Job ID: 13-5591
Location: Adamawa

Overall Responsibilities
The objective of the State Team Leader position is to provide overall leadership and management of the LMS-ACT project in the state and related states/areas in a manner that strengthens partnerships with the state government and other partners, and leads to sustainable HIV/AIDS prevention and control efforts.

Management responsibility
    Spearheading coordination, implementation and reporting of the LMS-ACT program in State and related states
    Ensure optimal resource management in the project
    Member of the Project Management Team that is responsible for overall project performance
 
Specific Responsibilities 
Lead the development of an integrated LMS-ACT project plan for State in collaboration with the Project Director, Deputy Project Director, Director Health Systems Strenghtening, Advisors and State Specialists.
Operationalize LMS-ACT project plan in the State ensuring efficient coordination of resources to maximize integration and synergy of program areas.
Establish system for project monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
 Liaise and network with relevant LMS-ACT partners and collaborators in the state to improve MSH’s visibility, coordination of activities and promotion of shared advocacy agenda.
Supervise staff and manage staff performance and development.
Provides clear documentation of programmatic achievements as well as required data and keeps LMS senior management informed of state activities on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
Support the state HMIS Officer to establish a functional state M&E data system with periodic analyses and review to inform program management.
Establish a system for timely relevant technical support to all implementing health facilities.
Take responsibility for management of the state LMS-ACT project budget and all other resources under the direction of Deputy Director Finance/Operations.
Advocate and represent MSH LMS-ACT project at the highest level in the state on matters of HIV/AIDS and TB

Qualifications 
Graduate degree in public health, public administration, management or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years senior level work experience in health program management in developing countries, or equivalent.
Previous supervision or team leader experience.
 Demonstrated capacity to collaborate with colleagues, teams and partner organizations to achieve results.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
Computer skills: Windows applications for word processing and spreadsheet software.
Proven track record in managing international projects or in senior management of a large and complex project overseas.
Demonstrated leadership and capacity to oversee USAID-funded (sub) projects.
Understanding of USAID and field Missions; USG audiences, trends and requirements.
Proven programmatic, technical and managerial expertise in providing support to institutions to strengthen their management and/or leadership capacity, systems and processes, and sustainability potential.
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 MSH is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, age, veteran’s status, or disability unrelated to job requirements.

Application Deadline: October 26, 2012