Apply: Travel Assistant – Maternity Cover at The International Rescue Committee

 

 

Apply: Travel Assistant – Maternity Cover at The International Rescue Committee

The International Rescue Committee, one of the world’s largest humanitarian agencies, provides relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict reconstruction support to victims of natural disaster, oppression and violent conflict in over 40 countries. The IRC is committed to bold leadership, innovation and creative partnerships. Active in public health, education, livelihoods, women’s empowerment, youth development, and protection and promotion of rights, IRC assists people from harm to home.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Travel Assistant – Maternity Cover (4 Months)

Requisition ID: req11356
Location: Abuja, Federal Capital, Nigeria
Sector: Operations

Employment Category: Regular
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: No

 

Background / IRC Summary
IRC entered Nigeria in October 2012 in response to a widespread flood disaster. Since then, the IRC has expanded its scope and size of the programs as new areas became accessible after prolonged conflict and insecurity, in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe States. The IRC’s response to the humanitarian situation includes integrated health and nutrition services, reproductive health care and women protection services, Environmental Health, Child Protection, Economic Recovery and Development, Education and General Protection. The country program has a five-year strategy action plan, 2015 to 2020, that is reviewed on an annual basis. IRC’s programming in Northeast Nigeria is supported by a team of more than 650 staff.

Scope of Work:

• The Travel Assistant, under the supervision of the Senior Admin Officer, is responsible for all aspects of travel administration and supports IRC staff and visitors on travel services / bookings, visa and other related duties.

Major Responsibilities
Bookings:

• Responsible for booking of both local and international commercial flights for IRC staff and visitor through IRC registered travel agents.
• A focal person for UNHAS flight and cargo bookings.
• Liaising with the travel agents in booking of accommodation outside Nigeria for staff going for conferences.
• To update travelers on any change regarding Airline travel policy during ticket booking
• As part of UNHAS flight booking requirement, prepare introduction letters for IRC visitors and IRC staff without ID cards.
• Booking of hotel accommodation for IRC staff and visitors in Abuja.

Visa:

• Assist the Snr. Admin Officer in processing visa application for IRC staff.
• Support staff in getting visa application information.
• Sending of Pre-Arrival information /Accommodation (Covid-19) isolation policy to new hires and visitors.
• Sending of Covid-19 and Travel Protocols to all expats returning from leave and new hires

Payment and Reconciliation:

 

• Processing payments of both local and international flight tickets issued by travel agents.
• Liaise with the Administrative Assistant in reconciling of the Hotel payments
• Reconciliation of payments made with both travel agents and Finance.
• Reconciliation of UNHAS prepayment account and processing of replenishment after reaching spending / booking limit

Movement Plan:

• Compile movement plan on daily basis (to cover weekends and holidays) and share with Supply Chain Focal Person by COB.

Tracking and Reporting:

• To update trackers for all commercial flight bookings, and UNHAS bookings and Store same on Box.
• Using reporting journal, send monthly report on UNHAS bookings to Finance.
• Send monthly report on flight and accommodation payments to the Snr. Admin Officer.

Other Duties:

• Any other duty as may be assigned by Supervisor.

Other Internal and / or external contacts.

• Internal: IRC Staff and Visitors

• External: UNHAS, Hotels, Embassies and Travel Agents

Qualifications
Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor Degree in a relevant field.
• Administrative & Logistics / Supply Chain qualifications highly desirable.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• Prior experience of travel services & bookings, domestic and international flights desirable
• Ability to adapt to changing work system and processes
• Ability to work under pressure with  minimum supervision
• Ability to work as part of a team and provide superior customer services.
• Computer literacy to enable updating of computerized databases and tracking sheets
• Good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and competing workloads
• Knowledge of IRC systems and processes an advantage

 

Working Environment:

• The IRC is a team-work environment and requires a person who will work with colleagues from many cultural backgrounds, understand and contribute to the organization’s goals, work well as a member of a group / team, and respect the thoughts and opinions of others in the team.

Standards for Professional Conduct:

• The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct.  These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Apply: Construction Project Manager at Michael Stevens Consulting

Apply: Construction Project Manager at Michael Stevens Consulting

Michael Stevens Consulting is a Human Resource Development & Management Consulting practice firm, with offices in Lagos, Port-Harcourt as well as in Accra, Ghana. Plans are at advanced stage to open subsidiaries in The Gambia, Sierra-Leone, Liberia and UAE.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Construction Project Manager

Location: Surulere, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

Determine and define scope of work and deliverables

Predict resources needed to complete project

Reporting progress to management and clients

Manage construction schedule and activities

Issue progress updates as needed regarding costs and timelines

Ensure work is done in compliance with all relevant building and safety codes as well as legal requirements

Select and manage subcontractor and supplier relationships

Coordinate efforts across entire project between architects, designers, engineers, and subcontractors.

Obtain necessary permits, approvals, and other regulatory prerequisites

Draft and submit budget based on scope of work and resource requirements

Preparing budgets, cost estimates, schedules and timelines

Manage costs in order to meet budget

Provide direction over contracts and subcontracts

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Building Construction, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Architecture

3 – 5 years of experience in project management within construction

Great customer service, communication and customer service skills

Proven leadership skills and ability to delegate work

Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer software

Demonstrated knowledge of construction, engineering, and architecture principles

Ability to budget, schedule, negotiate, and control costs

High degree of familiarity with contract and subcontract documents, terms, and conditions

Strong leadership and management skills.

Exceptional time management skills, ability to estimate work effort and time needed for various construction jobs

Good writing skills for proposals and reports

Comfortable reading and understanding blueprints and drawings

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: jobs@michaelstevens-consulting.com using the job title as the subject

Application Deadline  7th December, 2020.

Apply:C Project Manager at Michael Stevens Consulting

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Apply: Machine Operator at Erisco Foods Limited

 

 

 Apply: Machine Operator at Erisco Foods Limited

 

Erisco Foods Limited is an indigenous food product manufacturer, incorporated in Nigeria in 2004 and started operations in 2009, manufacturing Tomato Paste, Seasoning, Rice, Milk cubes and more.

 

EriscoFoods Limited is firmly committed to producing high-quality products that combine nourishment with value pricing. As they strive to become one of Nigeria’s largest indigenous food manufacturers on a global scale.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Machine Operator

Location: Lagos

Job Description

 

 

• Operate production machine in a safe and efficient manner
• Ensure quality objectives are achieved and equipment downtime is minimized.
• Maintain production line and equipment to a high level of hygiene
• Perform effectively machine set up and change over.
• Troubleshoot problems during machine operation.
• Perform safety and maintenance checks on machine regularly.
• Monitor machines during every procedure to ensure optimum running.
• Ensure that machines are producing quality products by managing periodic checks on output.
• Ensure needed materials are ready and available at all times.
• Maintain activity logs of all relevant data
• Provide relevant information regarding progress to supervisors
• Perform basic cleaning, inspection, lubrication (CIL) on the machine.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area by ensuring that machine/ machine environment are clean and organized appropriately.
• Understanding the operating conditions, control and adjust machine settings (eg speed)
• Perform testing procedures to ensure that machines work optimally during the production cycle.
• Make sure that the products manufactured from the machine were of good high quality.
• Make adjustment to improve product quality when necessary.
• Monitor the machine regularly to arrest preventable breakdown.
• Maintain and clean machines and tools before , during and after each shift

Qualifications

• OND in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical and Instrumentation) Trade Test / SSCE / WASCE, NABTEB
• Age: 25 – 35 years
• Minimum of 2 years experience in manufacturing company most especially in food and beverages.
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How TO Apply: Machine Operator at Erisco Foods Limited

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications and Resume as one attachment in MS Word or PDF format to: recruitment@eriscofoodsltd.com.ng indicating the position Title (i.e Machine Operator) as the subject of the mail

Application Deadline  31st January, 2021

 

 

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Apply: World Bank Internship Program (BIP) Application 2021 for Young Professionals

 

Apply: World Bank Internship Program (BIP) Application 2021 for Young Professionals

The World Bank Internship Program (BIP) offers highly motivated individuals an opportunity to be exposed to the mission and work of the World Bank. The internship allows individuals to bring new perspectives, innovative ideas and research experience into the Bank’s work, while improving skills in a diverse environment. In addition, it is a great way to enhance CVs with practical work experience. Internships are available in both development operations and other business units (such as Human Resources, Communications, Accounting, etc.) however, availability during a given internship term is based on business need.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for an Internship, candidates must have an undergraduate degree and be enrolled in a full-time graduate study program (pursuing a master’s degree or PhD with plans to return to school full-time). There is no age limit.

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of languages such as: French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese, and Chinese is desirable. Other skills such as computing skills are advantageous.

We value diversity in our workplace, and encourage all qualified individuals, particularly women, with diverse professional and academic backgrounds to apply. Our aim is to attract and recruit the best talent in the world.

Additional Information

The WB Internship Program typically seeks candidates for: Operations (Front Line) in the following fields: economics, finance, human development (public health, education, nutrition, population), social sciences (anthropology, sociology), agriculture, environment, engineering, urban planning, natural resources management, private sector development, and other related fields; or Corporate support (Accounting, Communications, Human Resources Management, Information Technology, Treasury, and other corporate services).

World Bank Internship Program (BIP) Application 2021 Benefits

– The WB pays an hourly salary to all Interns and, where applicable, provides an allowance toward travel expenses up to USD 3,000 at the discretion of the manager. These travel expenses can only include transport expenses (airfare) to or from the duty station city. Interns are responsible for their own accommodations.

Driven by business needs, most Intern positions are based in Washington, DC with a few others in the WB country offices. Usually, internship opportunities are for a minimum of four weeks.

The WB Internship is offered twice a year:
• Summer Internship (May–September): The application period is December 1–January 31 each year.

All applications must be submitted online and during the respective application period. (We do not accept applications by email.)

J1 visa holders need to obtain a G4 visa abroad prior to starting employment or unpaid internship at the WB.

Application Process

Application Form: Take time to prepare your application and enter your personal information accurately. You will be asked to upload the following documents:

– Curriculum Vitae (CV)
– Statement of Interest
– Proof of Enrollment in a graduate degree

Application Checklist: the following application checklist is meant to facilitate your application experience.

• Ensure that you use either Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, or Internet Explorer 10 or higher as your browser version.
• Please make sure that you are connected with a reasonable bandwidth of internet connection without any network/firewall restriction.
• You will be asked to register for an account and provide an email address. Ensure that you have correctly spelled out your email address, since this will be our main channel of communication with you regarding your candidacy.
• You must complete your application in a single session and you will only be able to submit it if you have uploaded all the required documents and answered all the questions (all questions marked with an asterisk-*- are required).
• Please complete the application within 90 minutes to avoid a system timeout.
• Remember to enter your complete phone number (country code + city code + number).
• Please do not enter any special characters (â-<>&#â, etc.) in any of the application fields. Try not to copy and paste any characters/text from Microsoft Word.
• Please upload the following documents (mandatory) before submitting your application:

– Curriculum Vitae (CV)
– Statement of Interest
– Proof of Enrollment in a graduate degree

Note: Each file should not exceed 5 MB and should be in one of the following formats: .doc, .docx, or .pdf

• Please make sure that the filenames of the documents that you are attaching do not contain any special characters, such as â-<>&#â, etc. PDF files are the best files to upload.
• Once you submit your application, you will not be able to make any further changes/updates.
• Upon submission of your application you will receive an email confirmation providing you with your application number.

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For More Information: Visit the Official Webpage of the World Bank Group Summer Internship Program 2021

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Youth Empowerment Opportunities for Nigerians by President Buhari

 

 

Youth Empowerment Opportunities for Nigerians by President Buhari

The Buhari Administration has always had youths as centerpiece of its policies. Here is a brief compendium of some initiatives put in place, for Nigerian youths, to reposition and empower them:

– NPOWER: 500,000 enrolled in 2 batches between 2016 and 2020 received 30,000 monthly, with enrolment of 3rd batch of 400,000 in progress.

NYSC : Monthly Allowance increased from N19,600 to N33,000; more than 300,000 beneficiaries monthly.

– 75 billion Naira Nigeria Youth Investment Fund (NYIF), for businesses owned by young Nigerians aged between 18 and 35: https://nyif.nmfb.com.ng/

– Special Public Works Programme to provide 3-month employment to 774,000 young Nigerians across the country (1,000 beneficiaries per LGA): https://specialpublicworks.gov.ng/site/

– $20 million Fund for Nigerian Tech Innovators and Entrepreneurs, managed by : https://www.boi.ng/

– National Young Farmers Scheme: An initiative of the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) to engage 1.000 youths in each of the 774 local government areas in mechanized agriculture:  https://www.nalda.ng/

– The Accelerated Agricultural Development Scheme (AADS) by the central bank, aims to engage a minimum of 370,000 youths in agricultural production across the country, over the next three years, in collaboration with State Governments: http://cbn.gov.ng/Out/2020/DFD/GUIDELINES%20FOR%20THE%20P-AADS.pdf

– Creative Industries Financing Initiative (CIFI): An initiative of @cenbank in collaboration with the Bankers’ Committee, to provide single-digit financing for the creative sector, as part of efforts to boost job creation in Nigeria.  https://www.cbn.gov.ng/out/2019/ccd/creative%20industry%20financing.pdf

– DEEL – D – Digital Skills E – Entrepreneurship E – Employability L – Leadership. Targeting more than 500,000 young Nigerians with opportunities for training and entrepreneurship and leadership:  https://noya.ng/initiatives/new-deel.aspx

– NESP-Homes: The Mass Housing Strategy of the Nigeria Economic Sustainability Plan envisages the creation of 1.8 million jobs starting with the construction of 300,000 homes in the next 12 months, using 100% locally sourced materials for construction.  https://nesp.ng/document/Jobs.pdf

– The 5M Solar Connections Programme, to expand access to 25 million Nigerians by providing 5 million new connections through the provision of Solar Home Systems, or construction & operation of mini-grids. This will incentivise the creation of 250,000 jobs https://www.cbn.gov.ng/Out/2020/DFD/Solar%20Connections%20Facility%20Guidelines%201.0.pdf

– The Energizing Education Programme (EEP), is an initiative to provide clean power supply to 37 Federal Universities & 7 University Teaching Hospitals across Nigeria (independent power plant, street lighting, development of a world class training centre on renewable energy).Phase 1 has already commenced to deliver 28.5MW to 9 Federal Universities and 1 University Teaching Hospital, using solar hybrid and/or gas-fired captive power plants. https://eep.rea.gov.ng/about-eep/ 

– Presidential Youth Empowerment Scheme (P-YES), to address the needs of unskilled & less educated youth, by targeting areas of activities that are of importance & are essential to every aspect of our economy, including agriculture, restaurant & catering, fashion design, etc  https://twitter.com/p_yes_nigeria      https://twitter.com/NSAdhama 

– Annual National MSME Awards:  https://msmeclinics.com.ng/award-categories/

– The National Survival Fund, designed to reduce the negative impact of COVID-19 on businesses, including but not limited to the following :Free business name registration for 250,000 beneficiaries; One-off Payment of N30,000 to more than 300,000 artisans nationwide; and Payroll support of between N30,000 & N50,000 per staff for between 3 (minimum) & 10 (maximum) staff of qualifying MSMEs, for 3 months.  http://survivalfund.gov.ng/

– 52% of loans disbursed by the FG-owned DevBankNG in 2019 were to youths & women-owned businesses. Since 2017, when the bank began operations, the DBN has disbursed more than N150bn through the bank’s 27 Participating Financial Institutions, impacting close to 100,000 MSMEs.

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