SPNS Consulting Nigeria Recruiting for Secretary/ Administrative Officer (OND, HND, BSc)

SPNS Consulting Nigeria Recruiting for Secretary/Administrative Officer

Position: SECRETARY/ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

JOB DESCRIPTION
File and retrieve corporate documents, records, and reports.
Prepare responses to correspondence containing routine inquiries.
Perform general office duties such as ordering supplies, maintaining records management systems, and performing basic bookkeeping work.

Prepare agendas and make arrangements for committee, board, and other meetings.
Compile, transcribe, and distribute minutes of meetings.
Coordinate and direct office services, such as records and budget preparation
Prepare invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements and other documents, using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and/or presentation software.
Set up and oversee administrative policies and procedures for the organization

General Requirements
Must be an OND, HND or BSc holder in relevant field
Must be a male and not less than 30yrs of age
Must have a minimum of 6 years relevant and verifiable working experience.

CLOSING DATE: 21-DEC-2010

TO APPLY: Click here to Apply Online

Crescent University Vacancies

CRESCENT UNIVERSITY, ABEOKUTA
Internal and External Advertisement for the Post of:

• VICE-CHANCELLOR
• DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR AND
• UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN

Preamble
• In consonance with Crescent University Law the Governing Council wishes to appoint a Vice-Chancellor and Deputy Vice-Chancellor effective from 3rd January, 2011.
The Institution
• Crescent University, Abeokuta was established in 2005 by the enabling, Law of Fe de rat Republic of Nigeria for the advancement of learning AND establishment of academic excellence. The University caters for students enrolled in full-time levels.
• A summation of CUA objectives, is given, as to create opportunities for deserving candidates to further their education by providing programmes of studies that will give them skills, which will enable them develop their full potentials, AND make them well-rounded scholars imbued with the fear of God, AND useful members of the Society. Crescent University Abeokuta is also poised to, meet the specific manpower needs of Ogun State, as well as, undertake any other activities, appropriate for a University of the highest standard.
• Crescent University Abeokuta is reputed far high standards, which it has maintained o.ver the years. The University Abeokuta has accreditation of the National Universities Commission.
• The University has also over the years, maintained a consistent level of excellence in various disciplines in Natural and Applied Sciences, Information and Communication Technology as well as Social and Management Sciences.
The Job
The Enabling Law of Crescent University Abeokuta provides that the Vice-Chancellor shall:
• Exercise general supervision over the University;
• Have a general responsibility to the Council, for maintaining AND promoting the efficiency AND good order of the University;
• Ensure that the provision of the Statutes AND Regulations are observed;
• Be a member of Council;
• Be the Chairman of the University Senate which is the highest decision making body for all Academic matters (i.e. students' admissions, examinations AND graduation, establishment of new Academic programmes etc] in the University; AND.
• Have responsibility for maintaining discipline in the University.
The Job demands a person who can harness limited financial resources to full effect, in running the University AND who is able to attract grants from financing bodies, especially International Donor Agencies. The Candidate should be able to cope adequately with varying needs of staff AND students AND emerging contemporary problems, especially those that are related to social life of students, in an increasingly dynamic AND Urban University.

THE POST OF VICE-CHANCELLOR, Crescent University, Abeokuta
The Vice-Chancellor is a Principal Officer, as well as the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Academic Officer AND Chief image Maker of the University.
The Vice-Chancellor will, therefore, be expected to have a deep understanding of the terrain AND operations of tile University, AND provide Strategic Vision AND Leadership, to propel Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State as a foremost University in Nigeria, with worldwide recognition. The Vice-Chancellor will have to play a pivotal role, in taking Crescent University to higher pedestal.
The Candidate
• It will be the duty of the Vice-Chancellor to ensure that standard does NOT fall in ALL Academic programmes especially in programmes in which the University is highly reputed.
• AND also that relatively new programmes attain enviable standards, such that ACCREDITATION granted to Academic programmes are sustained
• The criteria to be met by candidate for the post of Vice-Chancellor of Crescent University, Abeokuta are that the candidate:
• Should hold a Doctorate Degree AND should be an experienced Professor with several years of Teaching AND Research in a University or Institution of comparable status;
• Should command high intellectual respect of his colleagues;
• Must have a proven track record of University Administration AND Management, as well as proven evidence of Leadership qualities;
• Must be a Visionary Leader, capable of leading and inspiring a spiritually upright University community and moving the University into prominence;
• Must have National AND International exposure beyond Academics AND be a distinguished world-class personality;
• Must be a go - getter AND Must see fund-raising as a major strategy, for sustaining the autonomy of the University.
Tenure
• The appointment is for a TERM Of four [4] Years AND RENEWABLE for a second term of four [4] Years ONLY.
Remuneration
• Remuneration for the Vice-Chancellor includes a consolidated salary, housing facility AND other benefits AND allowances, that apply to Vice- Chancellors in Nigerian Universities.

THE POST OF THE DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) is to assist the Vice-Chancellor (VC) in the day-to-day management of the University. The DVC shall act in place of the VC when the office of the VC is vacant or if the VC is, for any reason (including ill-health and other matters occasioning absence from the precincts of the University) unable to perform his functions as the Vice-Chancellor.
The Person
The criteria to be met by candidate for the post of Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Crescent University, Abeokuta are that the candidate:
• Should hold a Doctorate Degree AND should be an experienced Professor with several years of Teaching AND Research in a University, or Institution of comparable status;
• Should command high intellectual respect of his colleagues;
• Must have It proven track record of University Administration AND Management, as well as proven evidence, of Leadership qualities;
• Must be a Visionary Leader, capable of leading and inspiring a spiritually upright University community and moving the University into prominence;
• Must have National AND International exposure beyond Academics AND be a distinguished world-class personality;
• Must be a go - getter AND Must see fund-raising as a major strategy, for sustaining the autonomy of the University.

THE POSITION UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN
The University Librarian shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the administration of the University Library and co-ordination of management of the Library Services in the University,
The Person
• The suitable applicant should be highly knowledgeable and experienced in the management of library systems of higher institutions especially the University. Such person should be visionary, innovative, have capacity for their work and be ready to expeditiously deliver results. The University Librarian should possess require skills to manage and further develop an ICT oriented Library,
Qualification
• Applicants should possess a good doctorate degree and at least 10 years post qualification experience in a university Library or related or relevant institution 5 of which must be in a higher management positions.

Condition of Service
• Appointment is for a TERM of four [4] Years, AND RENEWABLE for a second term of four [4] Years ONLY

Method of Application
Candidates should apply with fifteen [15] copies, of their detailed Curriculum Vitae [CV], providing information on the following:
• Full Name
• Place AND Date of Birth.
• Marital Status: Number AND Ages of Children.
• Academic qualifications [degrees with classes: copies of certificates to be enclosed].
• Teaching, Research, Administrative AND Managerial experience
• Academic Distinctions.
• Membership of Academic AND Professional Bodies
• Scholarly Publications [well referenced].
• Vision for the University in the next four [4J Years. [NOT more than 1000 words OR a minimum of 600 words]. (Applicable only to the VC)
• Names AND Addresses of three [3] Referees, who should be able to attest to the candidate's standing AND abilities academically, AND managerially, as well as morals, character AND integrity.

Submission of Application
ALL applications are to be submitted under Confidential COVER, AND addressed to:

The Registrar AND Secretary to Council
Registrar's Office, Administration Block II
Crescent University
Abeokuta Ogun State

Short Listed Candidates
Short listed candidates will be required to make themselves available for interview, with the Joint Council AND Senate Selection Committee, at a DATE that will be duly AND formally conveyed to such candidates in writing.

SIGNED:
BARRISTER A. Z.AJIROLA
Registrar And Secretary To Council Crescent University, Abeokuta


Closing Date: 20th December, 2010.

Obafemi Awolowo University Vacancy

The post of the VICE-CHANCELLOR of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria will become vacant by June 24, 2011. In accordance with the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Amendment Act, 2003 which amended the Universities Miscellaneous Provisions Act (Decree No.11 of 1993 (as amended by Decree No 25 of 1996), the Governing Council of the Obafemi Awolowo University, lIe-lfe wishes to commence the process for the appointment of a new Vice-Chancellor for the University. Consequently, applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position. Interested applicants are requested to note the following information:
The University
The Obafemi Awolowo University, lIe-lfe, is a comprehensive public institution established in 1962 as the University of Ife by the government of the then Western Region-of Nigeria. In August 1975, the Federal Government of Nigeria took over the University and in 1987 renamed it after Chief Obafemi Awolowo, a frontline Nigerian Statesman and one of the University's founding fathers. The University is situated on a vast expanse of land totaling 11,350 hectares of land in lIe-lfe, Osun State, Southwest of Nigeria.
The Vision of the founders of the University was to establish an institution dedicated to the promotion of learning and culture. The aim was to create an institution for developing a cadre of high level manpower, qualified in various fields. The focus was on the development of teaching and research facilities that can be used to provide solutions to problems of national development.
In the 19708 and early 19805, the University attained a foremost position among Universities in Africa, with a vibrant academic and social atmosphere and a high international reputation. It made significant advances in research resulting in a number of appreciable achievements such as:
• Documenting the chemotherapeutic effect of fagara xanthozyloides on sickle cell anaemia
• Invention of locally useful machines such as yam pounding machine, cowpea sheller, palm oil digester and mechanical cassava pulverizes/sifter and fryer.
• Development of appropriate post-harvest agro-processing technologies.
• Development of early planting and high yielding hybrid, insect and crack resistant varieties of maize, cowpea (Ife Brown) and tomatoes Ife Plum series).
• Development of software for university administration and records.
• Resurrection and modernization of traditional bronze-casting technology.
In Nigeria the Obafomi Awolowo University is a leading tertiary institution. It has produced, among its staff, a Nobel Laureate, five Nigerian National Merit Award Winners and it has also pioneered kidney transplant in Nigeria. The Students of Obafemi Awolowo University, lIe-lfe, have also excelled in national and international competitions. From an enrolment figure of 244 at inception in 1962. OAU, as at 2009/2010 session, had a total student enrolment (undergraduate and postgraduate) of 31,945. The University which took off with 94 members of staff now has a staff profile of 1,372 full-time academic staff, 1,662 Senior Administrative and Technical Staff and 1,072 Junior Staff.
The University has strong undergraduate and postgraduate programmes organized in 13 Faculties of Administration, Agriculture, Arts, Education, Environmental Design and Management, Law, Pharmacy, Social Sciences, Technology, Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, and Dentistry. There are, in addition, 2 Colleges; these are the College of Health Sciences and Postgraduate College. There are 103 academic Departments and Units as well as 7 specialized Centres and Institutes. The University also plays host to a number of national and United Nations Agencies including the following;
• Centre for Energy Research and Development (CERD)
• Cooperative Information Network (COPINE)
• National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEIV1) Regional Centre for Training in Aerospace Surveys (RECTAS)
• African Regional Centre for Space Science and Technology Education English (ARCSSTE-E)
The Centre for Distance Learning (CDL) and the Information Technology and Communications Unit (INTECU) provide, through emerging network technologies, quality distance learning opportunities that make it possible for remote learners to enroll in on-line part-time professional and academic programmes.
The University has one of the most beautiful campuses, which is a delight to visiting students and scholars. The campus comprises the central core comprising the University Hall, Faculties and Lecture Theatres: a student residential area comprising 10 Halls of Residence; the staff quarters on a large estate and a Teaching and Research Farm. The University is largely e-compliant with an Internet and e-mail facility. All the academic departments, the University Library and key units of the Registry and Bursary are fully computerized. The University also has a nationally acclaimed Central Science Laboratory that provides the state-of-the-art equipment for research.
The Obafemi Awolowo University is, therefore, a truly complex organization which is administered through the committee system; where all committees report either to Council, the Senate or the Vice-Chancellor. In order to carry out its core functions of Teaching, Research and Community Service, the University provides to a large extent municipal facilities of water supply through its Opa Dam and electricity through the national grid and some electricity generating sets. It also provides health facilities and security services to its staff and students and the estate at large. Staff salaries and other emoluments are above six (6) billion 'naira annually, The University has a virile Alumni Association with branches across Nigeria and in the Diaspora and they are passionate for the growth and development of the University, The activities of the Great Ife Alumni Association are coordinated through the University's Advancement Office. The University has, in its close to fifty years of existence, been contributing to the socio-political, economic and cultural development of Nigeria.
The Position
The Vice-Chancellor is the Principal Academic and Executive Officer of the University and ex-officio Chairman of the Senate and Member of Council. He shall exercise general supervision over the University and shall have general responsibility to Council for maintaining and promoting the efficiency and good order of the University, and it shall be the duty of the Vice-Chancellor to see that the provisions of the Law and Statute, Ordinances and Regulations of the University are observed, and he may exercise such powers as may be necessary or expedient of that purpose.
The Candidate
The person for the post of Vice-Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University, lIe-lfe, is required to possess a good University education of a recognized University and should be a proven manager of human and material resources. Specifically, the candidate shall be expected to be a highly distinguished scholar of the rank of Professor of not less than ten (10) years experience on that rank, with ability to provide academic and administrative leadership for the University Community; .
• be able to command the respect of the national and international academic communities through his/her track records;
• possess a clear vision for the development of the University and the realization of its mission;
• demonstrate interpersonal and team building skills and possess the ability to strengthen the bridges between staff, students, other members of the University community and the University's stake holders:
• exhibit entrepreneurial drive and ability to attract much needed funds and mobilize other resources for the development of the University;
• enjoy excellent physical and mental health; and
• have demonstrable ability to establish and maintain partnerships with local and international governmental and non-governmental agencies.
Terms and Conditions of Service Applicable To the Post
The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a single term of five (5) years only on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the letter of appointment. The remuneration and other conditions of service as are-applicable to the post of Vice-Chancellor in all Nigerian Federal, Universities and as may be determined by the Government/Governing Council of the University as appropriate.

Method of Application
Each application should be made in thirty (30) copies and be accompanied by thirty (30) copies of the candidate's curriculum vitae duly signed and dated. The curriculum vitae must contain details of the candidate's names in full, age, marital status, educational attainment, nationality, professional and academic achievements.
• Each application should include the names and addresses of three (3) referees. Each Referee must be contacted by the applicant to forward, direct to the Registrar, a confidential report on the candidate's character, academic and managerial competences in a properly sealed envelope marked Post of Vice-Chancellor:
• Referee's Report at the top left hand corner of the envelope.
• Each application must be accompanied by thirty (30) copies of statement of the candidate's Vision for the University in the twenty first century.
• In the case of candidates identified by the Search Team, the application shall conform to the requirements in (i) to (iii) above, and in addition, the candidate shall present a letter of consent duly signed by him/her along with the application.
• All applications shall be submitted under confidential cover and addressed to:
• The Registrar and Secretary to Council, Obafemi Awolowo University, lIe.lfe.
• The sealed envelope(s) containing the applications or nominations should be marked Post of Vice-Chancellor at the top left hand corner and forwarded to reach the Registrar and Secretary to Council .
• candidates should please note that only those who are shortlisted will be contacted further.

Signed:

Ayorinde O. Ogunruku
Registrar and Secretary to Council


Closing Date: 31st December, 2010.

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Vacancy

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Nigeria announces the following vacancy.

Post Title: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE

Level of post: SB-3

Type of contract: Service Contract

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Duration: One Year (with possibility of renewal)

Method of Application
For further details on the job description and application process, please visit http://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: 22nd December, 2010.

Riders for Health Vacancies

Riders for Health (known as Riders) is a humanitarian non-governmental organisation working in Africa. Our vision never Wavers: it is of a world in which no one will die of an easily preventable or curable disease because barriers of distance, terrain or poverty prevent them from being reached. We engage in fleet management in order to actualise this vision.
In line with our expansion programme in order to have a nationwide coverage of servicing our clients where ever they may be and also effectively engage in more and expanded fleet management, the services of the following are needed in this reputable organisation for the Nigeria programme in these locations.
Abuja, Enugu, Kaduna, Bauchi, Calabar, Lagos

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (Abuja)
Key Responsibility
• Able manage sales and business development in the automobile repairs sector.
• Be able to develop marketing plans and customer presentations and proposals so as to meet or exceed agreed quota.
• Prepare and update accurate sales forecasts, pipelines and report customers' complaints to the technical team.
Requirements
Qualifications, Skills and Competencies
• AB.sc in a business related discipline. Postgraduate degree is an added advantage.
• Experience in a business minded establishment is required
• A good knowledge and relationship within the international and government circles.
• Outstanding interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, well organized with excellent attention to details.

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE UNIT MANAGERS
Key Responsibility
• Assists in the establishment, revision and implementation of policies and procedures for the unit Establish direction for unit activities, Plan priorities and workflow
Requirements: Qualifications, Skills and Competencies
• A B. Eng or HND in Mechanical Engineering with reasonable experience in workshop management
• Demonstrate working knowledge in auto mechanical/electrical experience.

DATA/ACCOUNTS OFFICERS
Key Responsibility
• Ensures collection of payments from clients and creditors
• Inputs sales and purchases invoices, cross check billings etc
Requirements: Qualifications, Skills and Competencies
• AB.sc or HND in Accountancy
• Show a practical accounting experience

AUTO MECHANICS
AUTO ELECTRICIANS
Key Responsibility
• Engage in the repairs and servicing of all spec and sizes of automobiles
Requirements: Qualifications, Skills and Competencies
• Be competent and skillful in automobile Works
• Have vast working knowledge and experience in all spec and sizes of automobile

Method of Application
Interested persons should send application letters and recent curriculum vitae to eogbogu@riders.org Riders is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit our web site www.riders.org for more details on the organisation


Closing Date: 21st December, 2010.