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PhonesRe: Lovely Text Messages by Don4life: 9:21pm On Nov 30, 2009
@olapo001 lol, shocked shocked shocked
The museum curator called today and spoke in animated tones. He has a team of scientists who want to carbon date your bones!! Have a great birthday
PhonesRe: Free Mtn Caller Tunez by Don4life: 8:40pm On Nov 30, 2009
smiley smiley smiley
Educational ServicesRe: You Want To School In Yankee, Canada Or Jand? by Don4life: 9:40pm On Nov 29, 2009
whoa!!
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Job Vacancies In Uk by Don4life(op): 4:27pm On Nov 29, 2009
Oracle DBA Manager Team Lead, Central London, UK
JOB TITLE: Oracle DBA Manager Team Lead, Central London, UK

LOCATION: London

SALARY AND BENEFITS: 80000 + benefits

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Hugely successful market leader urgently require an accomplished Senior Oracle DBA with considerable team leading/management experience for a business critical role in Central London. A list of key skills is listed below but you will essentially be a Senior Oracle DBA having lead a team of Oracle DBA 's in a production environment - RAC, Dataguard, RMAN and PL/SQL skills are of course a must

YOU MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING:

-Proven team management skills & experience managing a DBA team
-Considerable production Oracle DBA experience up to 10g
-Hands on support of a high volume, transactional internet based trading or online gaming environment
-Experience of Oracle RAC, Dataguard, RMAN, ASM, ADDM and AWR
-Oracle performance troubleshooting skills & SQL tuning
-Experience of SQL, PL/SQL

IDEALLY YOU ALSO HAVE:

-Datawarehouse design & implementation
-BI intelligence tools/reporting tools
-Knowledge of JBOSS or BEA Weblogic
-Quest product toolset
-Knowledge of Quest product toolset
-Knowledge of SQL server
-Exposure to Oracle 11g

ROLE INFORMATION:

As Oracle DBA team leader/manager, you will be required to manager, motivate & mentor a team of Oracle DBA 's and developers whilst providing an Oracle technical lead for the entire team. Other duties will include recruitment, planning & scheduling team member's time and performing database software upgrades, application upgrades & database software installations.

This is an unrivalled opportunity with a fantastic company enjoying continued success throughtout the current downturn, a full job description and company information is available to candidates who meet the above criteria, please forward your latest CV stating salary expectations & availability to Richard Padget for an immediate response.

We look forward to receiving applications from candidates meeting the minimum criteria listed above. Please apply electronically, by email including your CV to rpadget@itrecsolutions.co.uk or call 0161 926 3060.

The IT Recruitment Solutions team strive to provide a market leading recruitment service to key markets. Our specialist subdivisions focus on technical positions within Banking, Finance, Health, Media, Telecommunications, Consultancies, Pharmaceutical and the Public Sector.

Job Type
Any
Location
London, Central London, South London, West London, North London, East London
Start Date
ASAP
Duration
Permanent
Salary
80000 + benefits
Ref No:
167449-614
Date Advertised
28 Nov 2009
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Job Vacancies In Uk by Don4life(op): 4:24pm On Nov 29, 2009
Job Type
Part-time
Location
West London, North London, South East London, East London, Surrey
Start Date
Immediately
Duration
Permanent.
Salary
£9 per hour.
Ref No:
213006-JOBSITE3
Date Advertised
26 Nov 2009
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Job Vacancies In Uk by Don4life(op): 4:23pm On Nov 29, 2009
Doorstep Fundraisers.
We are looking for Doorstep Fundraisers.
Christmas is a time when people really want to give,
Fundraising enables you to be there, making it easy for people to contribute to their choosen charity.
As a Doorstep Fundraiser you will be knocking on peoples doors in an allocated area, talking to people about the charity that you represent and signing up people to donate via direct debit.
You will be working in teams with a team leader.
It is a very rewarding job to do with many social aspects and positive rewards.
Your hours would be 25 per week from £7 / £9 + per hour paid weekly with additional bonuses.
Your hours would be 2.30pm until 8.30pm with many breaks to ensure that you remain professional and dedicated.
Would you like to be part of something good?
Christmas is a time when people want to give. Give them that chance. Become a fundraiser today with us and never look back.
We are also looking for Team leaders for our Doorstep fundraisers. if you have previous experience as a fundraiser or have a background in sales or retail, then please contact us for an immediate start.

We are a non profit organization.
Call 0845 643 6501 ( 24 Hour Recruitment line ) Leaving your name and number clearly
or email us at jobs@fundraisingrecruitment.com
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Job Vacancies In Uk by Don4life(op): 4:19pm On Nov 29, 2009
Accounts Assistant with Reception Cover

Urgent role to start ASAP!

Salary: £20,000 - £22,000 per annum

My Client , a highly prestigious Investment Management Firm based in the heart of the West End, have a fantastic opportunity for a bright and keen individual to learn to support the Accounts Manager with general accounts duties. This role will also include providing cover on reception from 08.30 to 09.30 and during the lunchtime period. Standard working hours are 08.30am to 16, 30.

Brief outline of duties:

Reception Cover - (08.30 - 09.30 & providing lunch cover) Will involve answering switchboard in a professional manner, meeting & greeting clients & visitors, booking couriers, preparation of meeting rooms, making teas & coffees etc.

Accounts Assistant - Producing cheque run, checking invoices/expense claims, writing payment forms and cheques, daily income analysis, updating cashbooks, ordering and checking foreign drafts, bank reconciliation, cash reconciliation, ordering foreign currency for staff, maintenance and creation of schedules using MS Excel, ad hoc assistance to Accounts Manager.

Skills/Experience Required:

Good MS Excel - able to create and maintain spreadsheets
Numerate with a high level of accuracy attention to detail
Some experience of basic accounts is highly desirable
Educated to A' Level (or equivalent)
Must be well spoken and well presented

This vacancy is being advertised by GEL Appointments Ltd.
Registered Office: Ground Floor, 65 London Wall, London, EC2M 5TU. Registration Number: 2794755
The services advertised by GEL Appointments Ltd are those of an Employment Agency.
To Apply:http://www.gel-appointments.co.uk.recruitrapido.com/?o=21395516
Jobs/VacanciesJob Vacancies In Uk by Don4life(op): 4:11pm On Nov 29, 2009
Post All job vaCANCIES OutSide Naija, for those nigerians aboard
Jobs/VacanciesShare & Learn About Interview Experiences! by Don4life(op): 10:22am On Nov 28, 2009
What does it mean when one is asked about his weaknesses?
ComputersTutorials For The Newbies [ms-word, Ms-excel, Ms-access, Ms-powerpoint] by Don4life(op): 11:54pm On Nov 27, 2009
If you are a newbie [or maybe consolidating on your recent experience] in Information Technology, then this one is for you.

I have a personally compiled tutorial on MS - WORD, MS - EXCEL, MS -POWERPOINT & MS - ACCESS.

If you need to read it, your email is the only thing that is required.

Proudly Nigerian
RomanceRe: I'm 15 And My Boyfriend Is 20: Is That Right Or Wrong? by Don4life: 8:20pm On Nov 27, 2009
Moyola:
@ topic

Moral wize. . . itz wrong!!!

buh itz not a new thing!!!

know of sum1 dat eventually got married 2 her high school sweetheart,
she stil wearz d ring she waz given @14!!! can u beat dat!!

nywyz thingz work out differently for different people!!!
yes dat is right,but the age diff. is too much if it hard been 15>17 dat would have been okay
RomanceRe: If You Were To Date Any One On Nairaland Who Would You Pick? by Don4life: 7:46pm On Nov 27, 2009
[quote author=THE-AMAKA link=topic=356993.msg5006630#msg5006630 date=1259347169]@ platinumnk
yesssss lexi is my love. ive fallen so hard for him and i dont know what to do. cry[/quote]Nooooooooo it cant be,I have fall for u na undecided huh shocked
RomanceRe: If You Were To Date Any One On Nairaland Who Would You Pick? by Don4life: 7:35pm On Nov 27, 2009
theamaka
RomanceRe: Help! My beautiful girl..... by Don4life: 7:29pm On Nov 27, 2009
@poster Forget About her,But Put Her in your book, one of dis days u will get her back,
PhonesRe: Lovely Text Messages by Don4life: 7:03pm On Nov 26, 2009
Gud 2 hear
Nairaland GeneralJob Vacancy At Psl.nigeria by Don4life(op): 7:05pm On Nov 24, 2009
LOCATION: AGBARA, LAGOS

A FOREMOST ORGANIZATION LOCATED IN AGBARA, LAGOS SEEKS TO EMPLOY THE FOLLOWING STAFF URGENTLY:

1. MALE CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARIES-

DEGREE QUALIFIED , CANDIDATE IS EXPECTED TO HAVE EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS. HE IS EXPECTED TO WORK WITH LITTLE SUPERVISION AND TO BE A TEAM PLAYER.

THIS POSITION IS GENDER SPECIFIC, MEANING ONLY QUALIFIED MALE CANDIDATES NEED APPLY.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES SHOULD BE READY TO PROVIDE WRITTEN REFERENCES FROM A REPUTABLE REFEREE AND ALSO TO PASS A PSYCHOMETRIC TEST AS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENT.

A MINIMUM OF 3 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN A SIMILAR POST IN A REPUTABLE ORGANISATION IS NON-NEGOTAIBLE,

AN EXCELLENT COMPENSATION PACKAGE WHICH INCLUDES PRODUCTIVITY BONUSES, MEDICAL COVERAGE FOR THE FAMILY, A PENSION SCHEME AND CONTINUOUS TRAINING LOCALLY AND OVERSEAS AWAITS SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES. CANDIDATES WITH HIGHER QUALIFICATIONS ARE ALSO ENCOURAGED TO APPLY,

QUALIFIED MALE CANDIDATES SHOULD FORWARD THEIR RESUME IN MS WORD FORMAT TO:

psl.nigeria@gmail.com AND CALL STAFFINGX-07025826369 FOR AN IMMEDIATE INTERVIEW APPOINTMENT.

APPLICATION CLOSES ON THE 4TH OF DECEMBER, AND ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

PSL.NIGERIA
07025826369

2. DRIVERS

THE DESIRED CANDIDATE WOULD COMPULSORILY LIVE WITHIN THE AGBARA AXIS FOR PROXIMITY.
HE WOULD HAVE BETWEEN 2-4 YEARS DRIVING EXPERIENCE WITH A VALID PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS LICENCE.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE SHOULD BE PREPARED TO SUBMIT ACCEPTABLE REFERENCES AND ALSO UNDERGO A PSYCHOMETRIC TEST AS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENT.

WORKING HOURS IS MON-SAT INCLUDING OVERTIME PAY WHEN REQUIRED. THIS IS IN ADDITION TO AN EXCELLENT AND ABOVE INDUSTRY STANDARD COMPENSATION PACKAGE WITH MEDICALS, PRODUCTIVITY BONUS AND A PENSION SCHEME.

INTERESTED CANDIDATES SHOULD SEND THEIR CV IN MS WORD FORMAT TO :

psl.nigeria@gmail.com AND CALL 07025826369 FOR AN INTERVIEW AND TEST.

APPLICATION CLOSES 4TH DEC. ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Network Administrator - Wanted by Don4life(op): 6:30pm On Nov 24, 2009
HEAD, SUPPLY CHAIN#

HEAD, SUPPLY CHAIN (REF: DDG-R4D/HSC/09/09)

BACKGROUND: THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE (IITA) INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF HEAD, SUPPLY CHAIN.

IITA IS AN INTERNATIONAL NONPROFIT RESEARCH-FOR-DEVELOPMENT (R4D) ORGANIZATION CREATED IN 1967, GOVERNED BY A BOARD OF TRUSTEES, AND SUPPORTED PRIMARILY BY THE CONSULTATIVE GROUP OF INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH (CGIAR). OUR R4D IS ANCHORED ON THE DEVELOPMENT NEEDS OF SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA. WE DEVELOP AGRICULTURAL SOLUTIONS WITH OUR PARTNERS TO TACKLE HUNGER AND POVERTY BY REDUCING PRODUCER AND CONSUMER RISKS, ENHANCING CROP QUALITY AND PRODUCTIVITY, AND GENERATING WEALTH FROM AGRICULTURE. WE HAVE MORE THAN 100 INTERNATIONALLY RECRUITED SCIENTISTS FROM ABOUT 35 COUNTRIES AND 900 NATIONALLY RECRUITED STAFF BASED IN VARIOUS STATIONS ACROSS AFRICA.

POSITION: IITA SEEKS A DYNAMIC, FLEXIBLE, AND AN ENTHUSIASTIC TEAM PLAYER TO JOIN ITS HEADQUARTERS TEAM AS THE HEAD OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN UNIT. THIS IS A SENIOR ROLE THAT REQUIRES COMMITMENT, DIPLOMACY AND DRIVE. HE/SHE WILL MANAGE ALL OF THE RELATIONSHIPS AND FUNCTIONS ACROSS THE WHOLE SUPPLY CHAIN UNIT (PROCUREMENT, STORES AND SHIPPING [LOGISTICS]). THESE FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS INCLUDE THE MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION OF IITA LIMITED INTERNATIONAL PROCUREMENT OFFICE AND AFRICA STATIONS SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT.



THE POSITION REPORTS TO THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL (R4D-S) OF IITA.



DUTY STATION: IBADAN, NIGERIA



RESPONSIBILITIES



· LEAD THE SUPPLY CHAIN TEAM AND PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND DIRECTION ON ALL SUPPLY CHAIN ACTIVITIES ACROSS IITA

· IMPLEMENT THE OVERALL SUPPLY CHAIN STRATEGY AS SET OUT IN THE FIVE YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN IN LINE WITH DELIVERING ONGOING VALUE.

· IMPLEMENT AND IMPROVE ON ALREADY DEVELOPED KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ACROSS THE WHOLE SUPPLY CHAIN WHICH DRIVES VALUE IN LINE WITH THE ‘BALANCED SCORECARD’ APPROACH.

· MANAGE THE SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONS WITHIN IBADAN NAMELY; PROCUREMENT, STORES AND SHIPPING

· INTEGRATE AFRICA STATIONS INTO OVERALL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS. PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND DIRECTION IN THE CREATION OF ‘REGIONAL HUB’ SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS.

· MANAGE THE UK INTERNATIONAL PROCUREMENT OFFICE (IITA LTD) AS A SELF SUSTAINING AND SELF-FINANCING PART OF IITA

· IMPLEMENT ON-GOING SUPPLY CHAIN TRAINING PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES TO SIGNIFICANTLY UPGRADE THE CAPABILITY OF STAFF WITHIN THE TOTAL UNIT IN ORDER FOR TRAINED STAFF TO INITIATE ADDITIONAL ‘VALUE ADDING’ STRATEGIES AND TACTICS FOR IITA.



QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:



· AT LEAST TEN YEARS OF PROGRESSIVE SUPPLY CHAIN AND MARKETING EXPERIENCE WITH AT LEAST FIVE YEARS AT AN EXECUTIVE LEVEL. EXPERIENCE BOTH IN THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR WOULD BE A DISTINCT ADVANTAGE.

· CERTIFICATION IN PROCUREMENT OR SUPPLY CHAIN FROM A RECOGNISED CHARTERED INSTITUTE IS ESSENTIAL, COMBINED WITH A STRONG FIRST DEGREE IN FINANCE AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT. AN MBA WOULD ALSO BE AN ADVANTAGE.

· EXCELLENT PEOPLE MANAGEMENT SKILLS AND ABILITY TO WORK EFFECTIVELY AS PART OF A TEAM

· EXCELLENT ANALYTICAL AND STRATEGIC PROBLEM-SOLVING CAPABILITIES

· EXPERIENCE WORKING IN A DEVELOPING COUNTRY AND WITHIN MULTIDISCIPLINARY AND CULTURALLY DIVERSE ENVIRONMENTS



GENERAL INFORMATION: INITIAL APPOINTMENT IS FOR TWO YEARS. IITA OFFERS A COMPETITIVE REMUNERATION PACKAGE PAID IN US DOLLARS.



APPLICATIONS: APPLICATIONS INCLUDING CURRICULUM VITAE, NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF THREE REFEREES SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER. PLEASE COMPLETE OUR ONLINE APPLICATION FORM USING THIS LINK:

http://www.iita.org/cms/details/job_application.aspx



CLOSING DATE: THE POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL A SUITABLE CANDIDATE IS FOUND.

IITA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICULARLY WELCOMES APPLICATIONS FROM WOMEN CANDIDATES

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED
Nairaland GeneralHead, Supply Chain by Don4life(op): 6:29pm On Nov 24, 2009
HEAD, SUPPLY CHAIN (REF: DDG-R4D/HSC/09/09)

BACKGROUND: THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE (IITA) INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF HEAD, SUPPLY CHAIN.

IITA IS AN INTERNATIONAL NONPROFIT RESEARCH-FOR-DEVELOPMENT (R4D) ORGANIZATION CREATED IN 1967, GOVERNED BY A BOARD OF TRUSTEES, AND SUPPORTED PRIMARILY BY THE CONSULTATIVE GROUP OF INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH (CGIAR). OUR R4D IS ANCHORED ON THE DEVELOPMENT NEEDS OF SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA. WE DEVELOP AGRICULTURAL SOLUTIONS WITH OUR PARTNERS TO TACKLE HUNGER AND POVERTY BY REDUCING PRODUCER AND CONSUMER RISKS, ENHANCING CROP QUALITY AND PRODUCTIVITY, AND GENERATING WEALTH FROM AGRICULTURE. WE HAVE MORE THAN 100 INTERNATIONALLY RECRUITED SCIENTISTS FROM ABOUT 35 COUNTRIES AND 900 NATIONALLY RECRUITED STAFF BASED IN VARIOUS STATIONS ACROSS AFRICA.

POSITION: IITA SEEKS A DYNAMIC, FLEXIBLE, AND AN ENTHUSIASTIC TEAM PLAYER TO JOIN ITS HEADQUARTERS TEAM AS THE HEAD OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN UNIT. THIS IS A SENIOR ROLE THAT REQUIRES COMMITMENT, DIPLOMACY AND DRIVE. HE/SHE WILL MANAGE ALL OF THE RELATIONSHIPS AND FUNCTIONS ACROSS THE WHOLE SUPPLY CHAIN UNIT (PROCUREMENT, STORES AND SHIPPING [LOGISTICS]). THESE FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS INCLUDE THE MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION OF IITA LIMITED INTERNATIONAL PROCUREMENT OFFICE AND AFRICA STATIONS SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT.



THE POSITION REPORTS TO THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL (R4D-S) OF IITA.



DUTY STATION: IBADAN, NIGERIA



RESPONSIBILITIES



· LEAD THE SUPPLY CHAIN TEAM AND PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND DIRECTION ON ALL SUPPLY CHAIN ACTIVITIES ACROSS IITA

· IMPLEMENT THE OVERALL SUPPLY CHAIN STRATEGY AS SET OUT IN THE FIVE YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN IN LINE WITH DELIVERING ONGOING VALUE.

· IMPLEMENT AND IMPROVE ON ALREADY DEVELOPED KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ACROSS THE WHOLE SUPPLY CHAIN WHICH DRIVES VALUE IN LINE WITH THE ‘BALANCED SCORECARD’ APPROACH.

· MANAGE THE SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONS WITHIN IBADAN NAMELY; PROCUREMENT, STORES AND SHIPPING

· INTEGRATE AFRICA STATIONS INTO OVERALL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS. PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND DIRECTION IN THE CREATION OF ‘REGIONAL HUB’ SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS.

· MANAGE THE UK INTERNATIONAL PROCUREMENT OFFICE (IITA LTD) AS A SELF SUSTAINING AND SELF-FINANCING PART OF IITA

· IMPLEMENT ON-GOING SUPPLY CHAIN TRAINING PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES TO SIGNIFICANTLY UPGRADE THE CAPABILITY OF STAFF WITHIN THE TOTAL UNIT IN ORDER FOR TRAINED STAFF TO INITIATE ADDITIONAL ‘VALUE ADDING’ STRATEGIES AND TACTICS FOR IITA.



QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:



· AT LEAST TEN YEARS OF PROGRESSIVE SUPPLY CHAIN AND MARKETING EXPERIENCE WITH AT LEAST FIVE YEARS AT AN EXECUTIVE LEVEL. EXPERIENCE BOTH IN THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR WOULD BE A DISTINCT ADVANTAGE.

· CERTIFICATION IN PROCUREMENT OR SUPPLY CHAIN FROM A RECOGNISED CHARTERED INSTITUTE IS ESSENTIAL, COMBINED WITH A STRONG FIRST DEGREE IN FINANCE AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT. AN MBA WOULD ALSO BE AN ADVANTAGE.

· EXCELLENT PEOPLE MANAGEMENT SKILLS AND ABILITY TO WORK EFFECTIVELY AS PART OF A TEAM

· EXCELLENT ANALYTICAL AND STRATEGIC PROBLEM-SOLVING CAPABILITIES

· EXPERIENCE WORKING IN A DEVELOPING COUNTRY AND WITHIN MULTIDISCIPLINARY AND CULTURALLY DIVERSE ENVIRONMENTS



GENERAL INFORMATION: INITIAL APPOINTMENT IS FOR TWO YEARS. IITA OFFERS A COMPETITIVE REMUNERATION PACKAGE PAID IN US DOLLARS.



APPLICATIONS: APPLICATIONS INCLUDING CURRICULUM VITAE, NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF THREE REFEREES SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER. PLEASE COMPLETE OUR ONLINE APPLICATION FORM USING THIS LINK:

http://www.iita.org/cms/details/job_application.aspx



CLOSING DATE: THE POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL A SUITABLE CANDIDATE IS FOUND.

IITA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICULARLY WELCOMES APPLICATIONS FROM WOMEN CANDIDATES

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED
Nairaland GeneralJob Vacancies For November by Don4life(op): 6:28pm On Nov 24, 2009
VACANCY AT IITA FOR HEAD, SUPPLY CHAIN

HEAD, SUPPLY CHAIN (REF: DDG-R4D/HSC/09/09)

BACKGROUND: THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE (IITA) INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF HEAD, SUPPLY CHAIN.

IITA IS AN INTERNATIONAL NONPROFIT RESEARCH-FOR-DEVELOPMENT (R4D) ORGANIZATION CREATED IN 1967, GOVERNED BY A BOARD OF TRUSTEES, AND SUPPORTED PRIMARILY BY THE CONSULTATIVE GROUP OF INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH (CGIAR). OUR R4D IS ANCHORED ON THE DEVELOPMENT NEEDS OF SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA. WE DEVELOP AGRICULTURAL SOLUTIONS WITH OUR PARTNERS TO TACKLE HUNGER AND POVERTY BY REDUCING PRODUCER AND CONSUMER RISKS, ENHANCING CROP QUALITY AND PRODUCTIVITY, AND GENERATING WEALTH FROM AGRICULTURE. WE HAVE MORE THAN 100 INTERNATIONALLY RECRUITED SCIENTISTS FROM ABOUT 35 COUNTRIES AND 900 NATIONALLY RECRUITED STAFF BASED IN VARIOUS STATIONS ACROSS AFRICA.

POSITION: IITA SEEKS A DYNAMIC, FLEXIBLE, AND AN ENTHUSIASTIC TEAM PLAYER TO JOIN ITS HEADQUARTERS TEAM AS THE HEAD OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN UNIT. THIS IS A SENIOR ROLE THAT REQUIRES COMMITMENT, DIPLOMACY AND DRIVE. HE/SHE WILL MANAGE ALL OF THE RELATIONSHIPS AND FUNCTIONS ACROSS THE WHOLE SUPPLY CHAIN UNIT (PROCUREMENT, STORES AND SHIPPING [LOGISTICS]). THESE FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS INCLUDE THE MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION OF IITA LIMITED INTERNATIONAL PROCUREMENT OFFICE AND AFRICA STATIONS SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT.



THE POSITION REPORTS TO THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL (R4D-S) OF IITA.



DUTY STATION: IBADAN, NIGERIA



RESPONSIBILITIES



· LEAD THE SUPPLY CHAIN TEAM AND PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND DIRECTION ON ALL SUPPLY CHAIN ACTIVITIES ACROSS IITA

· IMPLEMENT THE OVERALL SUPPLY CHAIN STRATEGY AS SET OUT IN THE FIVE YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN IN LINE WITH DELIVERING ONGOING VALUE.

· IMPLEMENT AND IMPROVE ON ALREADY DEVELOPED KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ACROSS THE WHOLE SUPPLY CHAIN WHICH DRIVES VALUE IN LINE WITH THE ‘BALANCED SCORECARD’ APPROACH.

· MANAGE THE SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONS WITHIN IBADAN NAMELY; PROCUREMENT, STORES AND SHIPPING

· INTEGRATE AFRICA STATIONS INTO OVERALL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS. PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND DIRECTION IN THE CREATION OF ‘REGIONAL HUB’ SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS.

· MANAGE THE UK INTERNATIONAL PROCUREMENT OFFICE (IITA LTD) AS A SELF SUSTAINING AND SELF-FINANCING PART OF IITA

· IMPLEMENT ON-GOING SUPPLY CHAIN TRAINING PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES TO SIGNIFICANTLY UPGRADE THE CAPABILITY OF STAFF WITHIN THE TOTAL UNIT IN ORDER FOR TRAINED STAFF TO INITIATE ADDITIONAL ‘VALUE ADDING’ STRATEGIES AND TACTICS FOR IITA.



QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:



· AT LEAST TEN YEARS OF PROGRESSIVE SUPPLY CHAIN AND MARKETING EXPERIENCE WITH AT LEAST FIVE YEARS AT AN EXECUTIVE LEVEL. EXPERIENCE BOTH IN THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR WOULD BE A DISTINCT ADVANTAGE.

· CERTIFICATION IN PROCUREMENT OR SUPPLY CHAIN FROM A RECOGNISED CHARTERED INSTITUTE IS ESSENTIAL, COMBINED WITH A STRONG FIRST DEGREE IN FINANCE AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT. AN MBA WOULD ALSO BE AN ADVANTAGE.

· EXCELLENT PEOPLE MANAGEMENT SKILLS AND ABILITY TO WORK EFFECTIVELY AS PART OF A TEAM

· EXCELLENT ANALYTICAL AND STRATEGIC PROBLEM-SOLVING CAPABILITIES

· EXPERIENCE WORKING IN A DEVELOPING COUNTRY AND WITHIN MULTIDISCIPLINARY AND CULTURALLY DIVERSE ENVIRONMENTS



GENERAL INFORMATION: INITIAL APPOINTMENT IS FOR TWO YEARS. IITA OFFERS A COMPETITIVE REMUNERATION PACKAGE PAID IN US DOLLARS.



APPLICATIONS: APPLICATIONS INCLUDING CURRICULUM VITAE, NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF THREE REFEREES SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER. PLEASE COMPLETE OUR ONLINE APPLICATION FORM USING THIS LINK:

http://www.iita.org/cms/details/job_application.aspx



CLOSING DATE: THE POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL A SUITABLE CANDIDATE IS FOUND.

IITA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICULARLY WELCOMES APPLICATIONS FROM WOMEN CANDIDATES

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED
PhonesRe: Lovely Text Messages by Don4life: 9:16pm On Nov 21, 2009
Keep it Coming Guys
Jobs/VacanciesNetwork Administrator - Wanted by Don4life(op): 3:44pm On Nov 20, 2009
VACANCY

e-Insurance Centre a leading provider of enterprise electronic solutions for the Nigerian Insurance Industry is currently seeking for qualified persons to occupy the following positions.


NETWORK ADMININSTRATOR

Responsibility:
Administration and maintenance of company’s internal systems.
Configuration and set-up of all new server systems required internally for the company’s activities or clients.
Installation and training on networking infrastructure tools
Firewall administration and overall responsibility for company IT security.
Provide telephone and desktop support to company clients.
Forecasting any needed improvements, budgeting for and implementing any changes.


Knowledge & Skills Requirements
Good working knowledge of the following operating systems:-. Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2003 Server, Windows 2008 Server, Exchange, Linux
Strong working knowledge of major networking components, network operating systems and basic computer hardware components
Hands on knowledge of the procedures used in the installation, modification maintenance and repair of IT hardware.

Kindly send your CV to careers@einsurancecentre.com and shortlisted candidates would be invited for interview. This advert is valid for one week from date of publication
Music/RadioRe: What Are You Listening To Right Now? by Don4life: 10:30pm On Nov 19, 2009
Stuck On You-Lionel Richie
Music/RadioRe: What Are You Listening To Right Now? by Don4life: 10:28pm On Nov 19, 2009
U re not alone=Micheal Jackson
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Job Vacancies For October by Don4life(op): 5:26pm On Oct 10, 2009
More Coming Soon!
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Job Vacancies For October by Don4life(op): 5:23pm On Oct 10, 2009
Jobs In An Oil & Gas Producing Company.
Our client, a reputable oil and gas producing company and an operator of a Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) facility offshore. Nigeria requires applications from suitably qualified and experienced. Candidate to fill the vacant position below:


Electrical Technician – (Ref: BA-07)


The right candidate, who must be citizens of Nigeria, must possess qualification and experience listed below candidates without the specific working experience on a FPSO or similar offshore facility need not apply.

Qualification Minimum:

HND/OND in Electrical Engineering

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years experience in a FPSO or similar offshore facility
Must be computer literate
Method of Application

E-mail your CV as a MS word document only to Hyperlink “mail to:

davidon-aiwu@yahoo.com” davidonaiwu@yahoo.com on or before 15th October 2009. Scanned documents are not accepted. All late applications will be rejected. Applicants should quote the relevant job title and reference number for the position applied for in the e-mail. All e-mail addresses and telephone numbers should be included in your CV.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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