Vacancies Apply if you qualify!

Solidaridad network is looking for a COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVE in Nigeria

Solidaridad is a Dutch development organization specialized in Sustainable Chain Development. Together with producer organizations, NGOs and the business community we create initiatives for sustainable trade in which environmental and social costs for production become a normal part of mainstream business.
Through its programmes Solidaridad enables smallholder producers, both organized in cooperatives or via traders, to access and benefit from the growing market of mainstream certified agricultural products such as Coffee, Cocoa, Fruit and Palm Oil. To this end, Solidaridad has a strategic alliance with the independent certification and traceability organisation UTZ CERTIFIED, whereby it provides technical and financial support within producing countries. One practical example of this alliance is the cocoa programme which is being delivered in West Africa.
For more information, see www.solidaridadnetwork.org

Responsibilities
• Networking, advocacy of UTZ Certified certification, developing and giving trainings, develop and monitor programmes.

Requirements
• Experienced professional (5 years)
• Master degree
• Understand cocoa sector
• Experience in giving trainings

We offer
A full time job, 1 year contract, with the option for annual renewal.

Method of Application
Read the whole vacancy online: www.solidaridadnetwork.org/westafrica

Closing Date: 21st September, 2010.






IITA is an international non-profit 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 of 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-Saharan Africa.
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for the following positions at the Institute's Headquarters, Ibadan.

Position: HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT
2 year renewable contract
Duties
• Successful candidate will among other things
• Maintain focal point of the HR central data base system;
• Input and update the Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS) data in the electronic data base.
• Assist in the IRS recruitment
• Manage the job vacancy website
• Assist in processing of IRS benefits
• Process all leave application forms for approval;
• Assist in the orientation of new staff
• Produce simple analysis, statistic and reports;
• Prepare power point presentation when required;
• Retrieve information (manual and electronics) from the record
• Maintain HR archival files
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor
Qualification and Experience
• BSc/HND in Management Sciences with minimum of 5 years post-qualification working experience in Human Resources administration.
• Candidate must have high stress tolerance level and ability to manage and priotize work, be able to handle confidential issues and be willing to work beyond normal hours.
• He/she should also possess sound analytical mind, high integrity, good inter-personal and communication skills (oral and written) and strong knowledge of computer office softwares.
Remuneration
• We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Method of Application
Interested applicants should forward their applications with a detailed curriculum vitae, the names and addresses of three professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant's current or previous organization or applicant's direct Supervisor/Superior Officer at work. Evidence of current remuneration package and photocopies of credentials, to:

The Personnel Manager
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
P.M.B 5320, Oyo Road
Ibadan, Nigeria.

This job vacancy can also be found on our website: www.iita.org

Please note that application letters not accompanied with evidence of current remuneration and age will not be treated. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date: 14th September, 2010.




The United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) Nigeria announces the following vacancies,


Post Title: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/SECRETARY

Level of post: SB - 3

Type of contract: Service Contract

Duration: One Year (with possibility of renewal)

Locations: Nigeria (1 post)


Method of Application
For further details on the job description and application process, please visit http://www.jobs.undp.org/ and submit applications.
UNDP is committed to ~achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply.
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Closing Date: 14th September, 2010.






Family Health International is a public health and developmE1nt organization working to improve the lives of the world's most vulnerable people. Our 2,500 staff work in 55 countries conducting research and implementing programs that advance public health and build local capacity to address development problems. Since 1971, Family Health International has been a global leader in family planning and reproductive health and, since 1986, in the worldwide response to HIV/AIDS. Our research and programs also address malaria, tuberculosis, and other infectious and chronic diseases. Our partners include US and international agencies, governments, foundations, research institutions, and individual donors.

 

Targeted States High Impact Project in Nigeria (TSHIP) is a five-year (2009-2014) health systems strengthening project to increase access to and utilization of integrated maternal, newborn and child health services as well as family planning/reproductive health services. TSHIP is funded by USAID and focuses on Bauchi and Sokoto States in Northern Nigeria. TSHIP is recruiting for the following two positions:

SENIOR MONITORING AND EVALUATION SPECIALIST (SM&ES)
• Based in Bauchi and reporting to the Chief of Party the SM&ES will oversee the design and daily management of the monitoring and evaluation- (M&E) activities of TSHIP including: maintaining a comprehensive plan for M&E implementation; planning and implementing project data collection, management, and analysis; planning and implementing M&E-related capacity-building activities for TSHIP partners in order to improve state-wide M&E-related practices; and overseeing and managing an M&E team to ensure the project's data, reporting, and capacity-building needs are met. This is a full-time, senior management-level position.
Qualification
• Masters degree in public health, development, statistics or related field and 5-8 years work experience in international public health programs.

KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT & COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST (KM&CS)
• Based in Bauchi and reporting to the SM&ES, the KM&CS will oversee the development and implementation of the TSHIP communication and knowledge management strategy, including: coordinating the generation, compilation and dissemination of relevant data and all information important to achieving project results; working closely with other TSHIP team members to document and dissemination experiences and lessons learned; developing activities and products to distribute appropriate information to practitioners and decision-makers; and developing a multichannel dissemination strategy utilizing the latest information technology in order to reach key stakeholders at the state and national levels.
Qualification
• Master-level degree in communication or equivalent and eight to ten years experience in communication and knowledge management, including experience in international or developing country settings

For each of the positions, the salary range is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Method of Application
To apply for the SM&ES position, please visit: www.jsi.com and click on "TSHIP Sr. M&E Specialist" on the "Job Opportunities" page, for the detailed job description and application process. The detailed job description for the KM&CS position is available from: nomtekauna@yahoo.com , to which applications {cover letter and updated CV} for the position should also be sent.
JSI R& T is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace diversity. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. M/F/H/V/D

Closing Date: 10th September, 2010.
In Nigeria, FHI is currently engaged in providing public health services and undertaking research in HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria and reproductive health in partnership with the Government of Nigeria, under funding from the United States aid programs as well as from the Global Fund and private foundations and corporations. To strengthen our operations we are seeking qualified Nigerian candidates for the following positions:

Medical Department
CLINICAL SERVICE OFFICER (LAMIS) (1 position)
Location: Cross River Zone
The Clinical Service Officer (LAM IS), under the supervision of the Zonal Senior Medical Services Advisor and the Zonal Manager will be responsible for the implementation of clinical and monitoring and evaluation activities including the Lafiya Management Information System (LAMIS) and the provision of technical and programmatic support for implementing high quality care/support activities with primary focus on clinical management of HIV/AIDS, TB, RH, 01 Management, PMTCT, HAST and facility logistics management at the LAM IS/Public Health Evaluation facilities in the zones.
Key Responsibilities
• Work with other staff in the zonal office and the LAMIS facility staff to ensure that activities at the sites are appropriate and meet government donor and project needs
• Interact with M&E Officers of SACA/SASCP, other implementing agencies and local research groups on needs and ensure that these parties can understand and support the system
• Work with the LAMIS/PHE facility staff to ensure that daily data entry activities at the sites are being done in time in order to provide up-to-date and valid data for timely program reporting on all program areas, contact tracking of defaulters, management of patients on ART, managing the facility inventory and analyses of patient outcomes and program service quality
• Provide direct technical assistance and capacity building in HIV/AIDS clinical management, PMTCT and other program areas, monitoring and evaluation and the implementation of the LAMIS activities
• Perform other related duties that may be assigned
Minimum Requirements
• MBBS/MD and MPH or related postgraduate qualification (with 5 years experience)
• 3 years clinical experience in HIV/AIDS programs in developing countries, with additional 2 years experience working with facility level data
• Experience working with local partners, including NGOs and CBOs, and knowledge of the local context Familiarity with USAID programs is preferred
• Good understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infection
• Ability to work with government facility staff
• Good analytical and software skills and ability to pay attention to detail
• Experience with standard statistical software (STATA or SPSS) will be an advantage
• Well developed written and oral communication skills

Health Policy and Systems Management Department
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT AND FINANCING (1 position)
Location: Country Office, Abuja
The Associate Director, Health Services Management and Financing under the supervision of the Director, Health Services Management and Financing will assist with implementation of high quality health management and financing services.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide, on behalf of FHI, inputs/technical assistance to government on health systems policies, strategies and proposal development processes
• Coordinate FHI’s health systems technical assistance to MoH at all levels as required
• Contribute to the development of FHI Nigeria's health systems strengthening strategy and work plans that clearly address the WHO HSS building blocks
• Directly oversee FHI’s work on service integration, decentralization, quality improvement, health financing, human resource for health and governance
• Demonstrate and document links between planned health systems work and improving, scaling-up and sustaining FHI's health programs
• Oversee the implementation of FHI’s current health systems grants
• Oversee the health economics unit and expand its current scope by identifying potential areas of beneficial work and developing necessary strategies and work plans
• Collaborate with the MoH and other partners to develop innovative technical strategies, tools and systems to strengthen health systems at the LGA level
• Work with the M&E Department to develop an M&E framework for monitoring and evaluating FHI’s health systems work Participate in identifying new funding opportunities for health systems strengthening and health systems research, and contribute to proposal development processes
Minimum Requirements
• MPH or related degree with at least 7-9 years post-NYSC experience in health systems strengthening, health financing, human resource for health management or other related areas
• Good understanding of health systems strengthening issues in Nigeria
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system, NGOs and CBOs Experience in health commodities management will be an advantage

Laboratory Services Department
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, LABORATORY SERVICES (1position)
Location: Country Office, Abuja
Under the supervision of the Director Laboratory Services, the Associate Director, Laboratory Services will provide technical expertise and assistance in implementing high quality laboratory services within the care and treatment project in Nigeria, including laboratory capacity development at project health facility sites.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide technical leadership and technical support related to the laboratory services and management component of HIV/AIDS care and treatment for the Nigeria bilateral projects
• Coordinate the design, planning and implementation of the laboratory component of HIV/AIDS care and treatment, including ART, in collaboration with state and community level project clinical staff, laboratory specialists and laboratory health facility staff
• Provide technical assistance in capacity building for laboratory services at health facilities and other settings as appropriate
• Carry out quality control functions/activities, in collaboration with the zonal laboratory teams, including quality control inspections schedules and the collection of quality control records, ensure the availability of quality records documents
• Review and monitor QA and QC activities of the laboratory in order to determine conformance with established policies, national regulations or accreditation requirements
• Develop guidelines, tools and recommendations related to the implementation, monitoring and quality assurance of laboratory services for HIV/AIDS care and treatment, TB, opportunistic infections (Ols) and malaria in collaboration with technical staff within FHI and at national, state and local agencies in Nigeria
• Develop quality control and quality assurance systems in collaboration with existing personnel and systems and ensures related documentation, training and monitoring
• Develop lessons learned from activities related to laboratory services and management for HIV/AIDS care and treatment and applies these lessons to improve both existing programs and the design of new programs
• Remain informed on new findings in the field of laboratory technology that relate to HIV/AIDS, Ols, malaria care and treatment by reviewing current literature, and draws implications from research for program activities
• Develop concept papers and research papers to improve and/or extend existing laboratory activities
Minimum Requirements
• Masters level qualifications in laboratory sciences, biological sciences or related field with 7-9 years experience or Doctoral level qualifications with 5-7 years post-NYSC in practical settings
• Minimum of 3 years experience in laboratory services of which 2 years must be in an HIV laboratory management support donor-funded program
• Certification/license to practice as a medical laboratory scientist will be an advantage
• Familiarity with the Nigerian public sector health system, donor agencies, NGOs and CBOs

Method of Application
Interested candidates should forward their suitability statement (application) and resume (CV) as a single MS Word document to:
Medservicesiobs@ghain.org for Medical Services Department vacancy
Healthpolicyjobs@ghain.org for Health Policy and Systems Management Department vacancy Labservicesiobs@ghain.org for Laboratory Services Department vacancy
Only applications sent electronically (i.e. by e-mail) with the job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please do NOT send more than one application.
Failure to follow these instructions will lead to automatic disqualification.

Closing Date: 5th September, 2010.

Vacancy in Nigeria

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for appointment to the positions of RESEARCH PROFESSORS in the fields of Mathematics, Theoretical Physics, Statistics and Computer Science at the National Mathematical Centre (NMC) Abuja.
The National Mathematical Centre (NMC) Kwali -Abuja is charged by law to see, among other things, to the training and development of high level personnel in mathematical sciences, including mathematics, statistics, computer science and theoretical physics, for Nigerian and African institutions; the creation of a resource centre to serve national and international communities as a focal point for advanced research and training in mathematical sciences and applications as well as encourage and support activities leading to the improvement of the teaching and learning of mathematical sciences at all levels

RESEARCH PROFESSOR - CONUASS 07
Duties
• A Research Professor of an Academic Programme (School) is responsible, among other things, to the Director General for the day-to-day administration of the School.
Qualifications
• Several, normally not less than ten (10) years of teaching, research and or professional experience in a University, an Institution of University standing, or comparable institution preferably a higher degree such as a doctorate or its professional equivalent;
• Ability to initiate, develop and supervise research projects
• Some administrative experience;
• Scholarly publications in reputable journals and in the case of books by reputable publishers;
• Experience in initiating, developing and directing academic group projects;
• Experience in working with inter-disciplinary groups.
• Applicants for the post of Research Professor must also have several years experience in teaching/research in the Mathematical Sciences and his/her publications should have established him/her as an authority in his/her area of research interest.
• He/she must have had adequate relevant administrative experience in the running of a Department/school/faculty or similar such unit in a Tertiary Level Institution. There should be evidence of academic leadership.

Terms of Appointment and Other Conditions of Service
• The basic salary attached to the position of Research Professor is CONUASS 07
• Entry point depends on years of cognate experience.
• Other allowances and fringe benefits are as currently applicable in the Federal Universities as prescribed by the Federal government of Nigeria and as determined from -time to time by the Governing Council of the National Mathematical Centre Abuja.
• The post is tenure and in rare cases by Contract as stipulated -in the Federal Government Policy on Contract Appointments.

Method of Application
Interested candidates are requested to forward twenty (20) copies of detailed application with one set of photocopies of certificates and relevant credentials as well as a full curriculum vitae indicating:
• Full Names (Surname First)
• Place and Date of Birth (including Day, Month, and Year)
• Permanent Address
• Current Contact Address
• Marital Status
• Number and Ages of Children
• Nationality
• State of Origin
• Educational Institutions Attended with Oates
• Academic and Professi6naiQualifications Obtained with Oates (attach copies)
• Previous employers and Posts held with Dates, including detailed working experience
• Present Employer, Post and Salary indicating detailed schedule of work
• List of Publication with Dates stating journals in which published
• Extra Curricular
• Names and Addresses of three (3) referees for the post (one of the referees must be a professional or authority in the University or Institutions)

Candidates are advised to request their referees to forward the confidential reports of them direct to the Director General, National Mathematical Centre, Sheda-Kwali Abuja

Applications are to be submitted under confidential cover in sealed envelope marked at the top left hand comer "RESEARCH PROFESSOR" and addressed to:

The Director General
National Mathematical Centre
Private Mail Bag 118
Garki, Abuja.

Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
Professor Sam 0. Ale OFR, NPOM, mni
Director General
www.nmcabuja.org