Programme Officer Job

International Telecommunications Union (ITU) have announced a Programme Officer Regional Office Addis Ababa. Details are as follows:
Post Number: TD13R/P3/581
Deadline for Applications (23.59 Geneva CH) : 14 February 2013
Duration of Contract:  2 years
Type of Appointment: Fixed-Term Appointment
Duty Station:  Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Grade: P3

The job vacancy will be in the ITU's Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) which is responsible for the organization and coordination of the work of the Telecommunication Development Sector of the Union

Duties / Responsibilities
Under the overall authority of the Regional Director and/or Head of the Area Office, or the immediate supervision of the Programme Coordinator, duties include:

• Coordinates, monitors and implements programmes and projects. Monitors advancements in the field of expertise. Provides advice to peers, management and colleagues. 
• Provides programme and project support: defines project/revision requirements and specifications; suggests joint activities. Identifies, proposes and develops cooperation opportunities. 
• Serves as a specialist for cooperation programmes and projects (regular programme and extrabudgetary) under his/her responsibility. Prepares, and drafts, as necessary, inputs for budget for programmes and projects.
• Other responsibilities are specified in the full job details

Education:
Advanced university degree in management, telecommunications/ICTs engineering or a related field OR education in a reputed college of advanced education with a diploma of equivalent standard to that of an advanced university degree in one of the fields above. For internal candidates, a first university degree in one of the fields above in combination with seven years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree for promotion or rotation purposes.

Experience:
At least five years of progressively responsible experience in the field of the post, including at least two at the international level. Comprehensive experience and background in subjects related to telecommunications/cyber-security, internet governance and e-applications/services. A doctorate in a related field can be considered as a substitute for two years of working experience.

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Research Officer Job

Economic Commission for Africa has announced a job oportunity for a Research Officer, P4. The position is based in its Addis Ababa Headquarters working under the direct supervision of the Executive Secretary.


Closing Date: 9 February 2013

Job Opening number:: 12-SOC-ECA-26138-R-ADDIS ABABA(G)

Responsibilities include:
Preparing complex reports, substantive background papers and briefing notes on key topics for the Executive Secretary as they relate to programme and administrative matters, including undertaking extensive research on key topics.
Proposing new research projects; draft protocols, guide design of data collection instruments, standard operating procedures and data collection management tools and databases; design and support the implementation of quality assurance in research monitoring systems.
Undertaking research; identify problems/issues; oversee the monitoring and reporting of progress of all ongoing research; complete analysis; present information gathered and formulates development policies, strengthening delivery systems and monitoring and evaluating the programmes; prepare relevant reports for the Commission.

Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in social science, economics or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience: A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible research experience in the areas of economics, administration, or programme work or related field including experience in research methods and statistics.

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Kendor Jobs in Nigeria

Kendor Consulting is urgently looking for the right candidates to take up the different level position in her clients' organization. Please find below a full list of vacancies. Urgent Vacancies!

Sales Executive (Reference MFS01)
Location : Lekki, Lagos
A Lekki based firm is seeking Sales Executive with a minimum of 2 years successful sales experience. The role will involve implementing the marketing strategy and executing Business to Business sales as wel as Business to Consumer. The role with suit someone with energy, enthusiasm and passion for selling sweet and gift based products. Remuneration is attractive an includes a commission.

Production Manager (Reference MFP01)
Location : Lekki, Lagos
A Lekki based sweet manufacturing firm is seeking a Production Manager. Must possess at least 2 years experience in a similar role. Must know how to operate plant machinery as well as supervise production and staff.

Head of HR/Admin (Reference IGXHR01)
Location : Ikeja Lagos
An IT firm in Ikeja is seeking a Head of HR/Admin with 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role. This role will suit someone with 3-6 years work experience. The role will be responsible for owning and managing key HR processes. The role will suit someone who is driven by challenges and seeking an opportunity to transform a small organisation’s Human Resources.

Head of Finance (Reference IGXF01)
Location : Ikeja, Lagos
An IT firm in Ikeja is seeking a Head of Finance with 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role. This role will suit someone with 5-8 years work experience. The person will be responsible day-to-day accounting functions including producing timely and accurate financial information, reporting, budgeting, and cost control and cash management.

Administrative Assistant/Support (Reference AA01)
Location Lekki, Lagos
A Consulting and Training firm in Lekki requires and Administrative Assistant to take up office administration and payroll processing duties. The ideal candidate will be have good numerical and problem solving skills. Must have 1-3 years in a similar role. Experience in a consulting or training firm will be a plus.

HR Consultants (Reference HRC01)
A Consulting Firm in Lagos is seeking HR consultants for part time and virtual team assignments and projects The ideal candidates will have a track record of consulting experience with a minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role. The role will suit anyone with between 3 and 15 years consultancy experience.

All roles require at the minimum a graduate degree.

How to Apply
Please send cvs to peopleexpert@gmail.com indicating reference numbers. Applications without reference numbers will not be processed. 

Application Deadline is 16/1/2013.