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SUMMARY:
Post:Deputy Program Manager
Coy:The PAE Group
Location: Africa
Last Date for Application: April 25, 2009
Email: trichardson@paegroup.com


The PAE Group, a Lockheed Martin Company, is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to assist in all aspects of an upcoming contracted services that will allow PAE to successfully operate the planning, supervision, and execution of the U.S. Department of State's complex, multifaceted African Contingency Operations Training Assistance (ACOTA) Program in Africa in accordance with contracted task orders. The program provides field training for African peacekeepers plus staff training and exercises for battalion, brigade, and multinational force headquarters personnel.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports PM for Operations, Logistics, Plans, Contracts, Human Resources, Finance, Management and Security of Information Systems and Information, all matters associated with Safety and Risk Assessments of ACOTA training tasks, Security and Accountability of Equipment, and Quality Assurance for all ACOTA related projects tasked to the PM's organization.
• Acts as alternate point of contact to the APO for all contractual matters in the absence of the PM and at the direction of the PM
• Assists the PM in ensuring all contact with the US country team and the host nation military leadership has been coordinated with the APO. Supports company fulfillment of all ACOTA requirements as prescribed in Task Order proposals.
• Assists the PM in adjusting contractor assets and company resources to meet unique host nation training requirements while remaining within the parameters of the work statement.
• The DPM may be expected to perform abroad range of duties as directed by the PM. These duties may include managing First-line administrative services and managers and directly supervising a staff that performs various support services.
• DPM assists the PM in developing departmental plans, setting goals and deadlines, implementing procedures to improve productivity and customer service, and defining the responsibilities of supervisory-level managers.
• Assists PM to coordinate and monitor the scheduling, pricing, and technical performance of company programs. As directed by the PM, monitors that ACOTA projects are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with contractual task stipulations. The DPM assists the PM in all PM duties as specified in the PM position description.

Required Qualifications:

• Education and experience: The DPM shall have the following education, experience, and military background unless otherwise approved in advance by the Contracting Officer Representative:
• The DPM shall have a unique blend of skills, experience, and knowledge that will allow that individual to best support the goals and tasks of the ACOTA Program.
• Minimum of 10 years military operations and training (or civilian equivalent) experience required with a strong background in overseas program operations focused on training local national military personnel and units at the battalion or brigade level.
• Has a minimum of three to five years of increasingly responsible experience as a Program Manager or Project Manager in the field of military training or in a related area.
• Strong business and financial management experience preferred. Preferably an individual with U.S. Military combat and/or PKO experience at 0-4, 0-5, or 0-6 level (or civilian equivalent) who has completed U.S. Military Education Level 3 or 4 (Command and General Staff College or equivalent) completion requirements.
• Familiar with standard PM concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of training foreign military and PKO personnel and organizations. Preferred to have experience operating in areas with limited life cycle support and in hardship conditions.
If interested and available for this position and feel you meet the above criteria, please provide an updated copy of your most up to date resume with salary expectation to Terri Richardson @ trichardson@paegroup.com with Deputy Program Manager – ACOTA in the subject line.

PAE, a Lockheed Martin Company (PAE) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lockheed Martin Corporation. PAE’s Core competencies in Mission Readiness, Peacekeeping, Global Infrastructure Support and Disaster Relief activities complement Lockheed Martin’s deep expertise in providing systems integration solutions, logistics, mission operations support and technology integration.

SUMMARY:
Role:Workforce Development Specialist, USAID & PEPFAR
Management Systems International
Location: Nigeria
Last Date: April 17, 2009
Application: www.msiworldwide.com


Workforce Development Specialist, USAID & PEPFAR / Nigeria

Company Profile: Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. Today, it has over 100 projects under management worldwide and its technical expertise has been expanded to include implementation of a range of analytical and field projects in democracy and governance, economic growth, organizational capacity building, education, and natural resource management. At the beginning of 2008, MSI joined Coffey International, Ltd., a global multi-disciplinary professional services organization with offices in 20 countries around the world. MSI became a part of Coffey International Development (Coffey ID), one of seven divisions which comprise the Coffey Group. Together, we aspire to create extraordinary outcomes for our clients, our staff and the communities in which we work. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project/Proposal Summary:

MSI is working on a proposal for USAID Nigeria to conduct a workforce assessment for PEPFAR and the Mission’s HIV/AIDS Team. As a kick-off to assessment, MSI is proposing a 2-day USAID / Nigeria HIV/AIDS Team Retreat. A written report on the results of the workforce assessment will be submitted to USAID / Nigeria. The results from this assessment will be used to inform a 3-day Mission-wide Retreat to be conducted sequentially.

Position Summary:

The workforce specialist will design the processes and instruments to conduct a workforce assessment of the USAID Nigeria PEPFAR/HIV/AIDS Team. Likewise, the specialist will be instrumental in the design of the two-day USAID HIV/AIDS Team Retreat whose objective is to provide organizational information that can guide the subsequent assessment fieldwork. The specialist will conduct data collection and co-facilitate the 2 day retreat. An out brief to senior staff at the end of the retreat and final report will also be submitted by the specialist after the retreat.

Responsibilities:

· Lead design of management assessment; participate in the Team Planning Meeting in Washington DC

· Interface with senior staff at USAID Nigeria to further develop assessment;

· Lead implementation of the assessment in Nigeria;

· Facilitate the 2 day workshop for USAID/ Nigeria HIV/AIDS Team

· Analyze results and write the draft and final report for the Mission

· Total LOE for this task is 25 days. The period of performance is on/about April 17-May 15.

Qualifications:

· 12-15 years of experience with workforce development and/or management assessment / audits.

· At least 5 years experience with participatory workshop design and facilitation.

· Sub-Saharan Africa experience with Nigeria experience preferred.

· Masters degree or equivalent experience preferred.

· Experience with technical writing and analysis preferred.

· Experience with USAID and PEPFAR required.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

To apply, please visit our website: www.msiworldwide.com








SUMMARY
Job: Various
Coy:PATH
Location: Nigeria
Last Date: April 15, 2009
Application: www.path.com


PATH is a US based non-profit international public health organization with the mission to improve the health of people around the world by advancing technologies, strengthening systems and encouraging healthy behaviors.

We are seeking a Senior Family Planning/Reproductive Health Advisor, a Senior Maternal Child Health Advisor, a Senior Policy Advisor, Deputy Chief Of Party, and a Sr. Finance/Administrative Officer to work on our newest project in Nigeria. Additional positions are also available.

Please apply onlne. www.path.org

Relocation will not be provided for these positions. Only Qualified candidates will be considered. Key words: Maternal Child Health, Reproductive Health, Nigeria

Our client is a Technology Integration Company presence in 3 continents.Their West

African office based in Lagos,Nigeria has the following positions:
1.ASSISTANT SALES MANAGER.
2.CUSTOMER CARE EXECUTIVE.
3.IT TRAINERS(Prefarably in Networking and communication,information security)
General Requirements:
*Minimum of B.SC/HND or Equivalent.
*Smart and Intelligent,able to work with minimal supervision.
*Good ICT knowledge will be an added advantage.
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Interested applicants should forward 1 page C.V to information@imtcng.com b4 9th

April,2009











TECHNICAL MANAGER at two leading Insurance Broking Firms


As a result of corporate decision to expand into the Retail Insurance Market, our Clients, leading Insurance Broking Firms of over 25 years in business seek to employ suitably qualified persons to fill the position in their Lagos, Abuja and Ibadan offices.

TECHNICAL MANAGER - LAGOS, ABUJA

Number Required (10)

Qualifications

* Minimum of 1st degree in Insurance, Accounting or Law
* Minimum of seven (7) years experience in Insurance Broking or Loss adjusting outfits, five (5) of which must be in underwriting and claims (Life and Non-Life)
* Must be 30 – 45 years in age.

The Benefits

* Attract generous salary and allowances
* All successful candidates will undergo two weeks intensive training at the employer’s expense.

Requirements

The ideal candidates must possess the following:

* Strong analytical skills
* Good Communication skills
* Good interpersonal skills
* Computer Literacy
* Targets will apply on production and customer service standard.

Interested candidates should forward their applications, CVs and relevant documents indicating location of preference and contact telephone numbers at the top of the application on or before 8th April, 2009 to:

Riskguard-Africa (Nigeria) Ltd.

172, Herbert Macaulay Street, Ebute Meta,

P. O. Box 17947, Ikeja, Lagos State.

Or: Email rga@riskguardafricang.com

SUMMARY
Posts: Web Database Developer
           Program Officer
           Data Analyst
           Regional Co-ordianator
COY: Population Council (NGO)
Application Deadline: 16/04/09
Application: nigeria@popcouncil.org
(Please read carefully and follow the instructions)         
             



1. Data Systems- Web Database/Application developer:
Qualifications: The ideal candidate must have:
* Bachelors degree in communications or other relevant discipline
* 3-5 years of experience in web design, advanced knowledge of XHTML, CSS, and of digital imaging and illustration with Adobe Photoshop
* Knowledge of Javascript, CSS, PHP and dynamic HTML; experience with Macromedia Flash
* Knowledge and demonstrated experience with cross-browser and cross-platform issues (IE, Firefox, Safari, etc)
* Formal training in desktop publishing applications, and photography definite assets.
* Superior knowledge of current web-design trends and techniques, a strong online portfolio displaying user-centred design, and experience with web database solution definite assets,
* IT Expertise-excellent quantitative and computational skills
* Willingness to travel within the country and across the region on a regular basis
* High degree of independence, creativity and commitment
* Ability to work in a team and to communicate in a clear way to provide training to staff.


2. Program Officer
Qualifications: The ideal candidate must have:
* Bachelor's degree in relevant field. Masters in Health policy, Public Administration, Public Health or Medical Sociology is an added advantage.
* Minimum 5 years of relevant experience working in health related development programs.
* Computer skills-knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required. Strong analytical and communication skills, ability to write clearly and succinctly under time pressure and to make well organized verbal presentations.
* General knowledge of state and local governments and their respective agencies.
* Willingness to travel within the country and across the region on a regular basis.


3. Data Analyst (GIS):
Qualifications: the ideal candidate must have:
* Relevant degree (s) with a strong statistical principles, and proficiency in data analysis
* Knowledge of database (GIS) is usually required
* Experience in statistical software application, database management, Epidata, SPSS, STATA, spreadsheet development and automation, word processing, graphic design,
* Level of IT expertise required with excellent quantitative and computational skills
* Good reporting and presentation skills. Firm written expression (scientific and commercial)

4. Regional Coordinator Commodity/Logistics:
Qualifications: The ideal candidate must have:
* B.Sc in a related field, Masters degree in management is an added advantage
* Minimum 5 years previous experience with social marketing background or in a similar field, with 3 or more years managing subordinate staff
* Previous NGO/public/private sector experience with international donor regulations knowledge- on Logistics, central store supervision, supply chain management and monitoring- an added advantage.
* Good communication & Interpersonal skills
* Ability to work with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff
* Computer skills- Use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
* Ability to work under high pressure of work
* Ability to travel within and outside Nigeria



MODE OF APPLICATION

1. Send an application letter (stating your current salary and salary expectations)

and resume (2 pages max) to nigeria@popcouncil.org  by April 16, 2009.
2. Clearly state the position title for which you are applying and your full names- starting with the surname first, then other names (e.g. Data Analyst (GIS) - BEN, Joshua Ekong) - in the subject area of the email.
3. All attachments must be in pdf files.

Candidates who do not follow the above instructions will be automatically disqualified. Multiple submissions will disqualify the applicant.
Population council reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process at any time. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls

SUMMARY
Role: Program Manager - Water
Org: Tulsi Chanrai Foundation (TCF)
Location: Nigeria
Application Deadline: April 25, 2009
Application: sawant.sonal@gmail.com


Mission for Vision is a registered Charitable Trust engaged in the field of Community development in India and Nigeria.

In Nigeria, it partners with the Tulsi Chanrai Foundation (TCF) and State Governments. TCF, a social development organisation, has devised and implemented rural development programs in the fields of health care, eye care, and water resource management in Nigeria that is benefiting approx. 300,000 people. Based on this success, TCF is proposing to expand / set up new projects in partnership with Government and / or private sector. TCF projects are run in a very professional and goal oriented manner and are designed to deliver maximum benefit to the poor in the most cost effective and with least cost approach method.

The group desires to recruit a Program Manager for its Mission for Water projects to prevent mortality from water related diseases by focusing on rehabilitating existing non fuctional hand pumps in partnership with the rural water and sanitation agencies and UNICEF.

Principal accountability:
1. Conduct orientation training on planning, monitoring and evaluation for project staff and community for rural development projects.
2. Development of planning and monitoring systems for project staff and the partner agencies.
3. Development of data base at various levels and building capacities amongst users/communities.
4. Designing and conducting periodic reviews of partner agencies in innovative ways with the focus on sensitization of partners through participatory evaluation processes.

Key Responsibilities:
1. To carry out field surveys to identify communities that lack adequate water supply .
2. To mobilize community through identification of their water and sanitation needs, increasing awareness of self help possibilities amongst the community, preparing them for various stages of project implementation and roles they will play by encouraging a participatory approach and sense of ownership.
3. To improve and change health habits, train volunteers to educate the community in the aspects of sanitation, elementary hygiene, nutrition and healthy living practices.
4. To mobilize resources from the government partners.
5. Logistics management by positioning men, materials and equipment required in each project area, inventory control of equipment and spares.
6. To monitor progress of the programs, proper use of funds, account keeping and record maintenance.
7. Supervise installation and repairs of water pumps and provide technical inputs where required.
8. To provide resources and conduct training programs to, build capacities of local area mechanics/village artisans so as to maintain water sources and sanitation facilities
9. Liaison with UNICEF, local and State Government.
10. To generate appropriate M.I.S for the trustees including financial accounting.
11. To set up systems and procedures that will sustain developed sources.

The job involves working at grassroots level with the villagers and frequent field travel.

Qualifications :

You must be a Post Graduate in Social Science or Rural Development from reputed institute.

Experience :

You must have minimum 5 years of field experience in Water Resource Development Projects, having experience in planning, monitoring, administration and evaluating projects, interfacing with the Government and other Stakeholders. Strong communication skills in English are essential.

Personal Profile :

Age 30 years and above, Strong Administrative Skills, Sound Health, Willing to travel extensively, be result oriented, adaptable, with a lot of drive and initiative and committed to the cause, strong people skills / interrelationship etc.










SUMMARY
Role: Program Manager - Eye Care
Org.: Tulsi Chanrai Foundation (TCF)
Location: Nigeria
Application Deadline: April 15, 2009
Application: sawant.sonal@gmail.com






PROGRAM MANAGER – EYE CARE - NIGERIA

Tulsi Chanrai Foundation (TCF), a social development organisation, has devised and implemented rural development programs in the fields of health care, eye care, and water resource management in Nigeria that is benefiting approx. 300,000 people. Based on this success, TCF is proposing to expand / set up new projects in partnership with Government and / or private sector. TCF projects are run in a very professional and goal oriented manner and are designed to deliver maximum benefit to the poor in the most cost effective and with least cost approach method.

The group desires to recruit a Program Manager for its Eye Care Project. The project envisages setting up Eye Care program covering a rural population and amply drawing on the successful methods adopted from the Foundation’s on going projects. The projects will be located in the State Capital, and will utilize Government infrastructure to achieve maximum results.

Role:

• Overall responsibility for effective implementation of the Eye Care Project.
• Supervise / coordinate the activities of the Nurses and paramedical staff.
• Liaison between Local Government, State Government and/or participating donors, multilateral agencies etc, as per the needs of the program
• Identification, selection and recruitment of Nurses and other related technical / administrative staff.
• Providing training, appraising, developing for higher responsibility etc.
• Procurement, storage and distribution of drugs, consumables, etc
• Provision of effective logistics support
• Maintenance of regular MIS, and periodic reporting to the senior management and other agencies
• Preparation of project budgets, getting it approved from the management and controlling of project cost within the given budgets and report on variances with reasons.
• Periodic presentation on the project to various Government authorities, Non- Government authorities, donors and other agencies

Qualifications :

You must be a Post Graduate in Social Science or Rural Development from reputed institute.

Experience :

You must have minimum 5 years of field experience in Health Care or Rural Development, having experience in planning, monitoring, administration and evaluating projects, interfacing with the Government and other Stakeholders. Strong communication skills in English are essential.

Personal Profile :

Age 30 years and above, Strong Administrative Skills, Sound Health, Willing to travel extensively, be result oriented, adaptable, with a lot of drive and initiative and committed to the cause, strong people skills / interrelationship etc.

Compensation & Benefits :

The Foundation will offer free fully furnished family accommodation with car and driver, global family health Insurance and annual home travel to the candidate and his/her family. The monetary compensation is attractive and will vary with experience and qualifications.

Please send your CV to: sawant.sonal@gmail.com