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Latest Jobs in Nigeria

Latest Jobs in Nigeria

[Full-time] Sales Specialist Job at International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)

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Location: Lagos State
URL: https://krb-sjobs.brassring.com/tgwebhost/nobranderror.aspx?ErrMsg=NoCookieGetSessionIdForXML

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Job Title: Sales Specialist Company: International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) Job Type: Full Time Qualification: BA/BSc/HND   MBA/MSc/MA   Experience: 2 years Location: Lagos, Nigeria Job Field: Sales / Marketing   . International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is a global technology and innovation company headquartered in Armonk, NY. It is the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 400,000 employees serving clients in 170 countries. IBM offers a wide range of technology and consulting services; a broad portfolio of middleware for collaboration, predictive analytics, software development and systems management; and the world's most advanced servers and supercomputers. . Required Technical and Professional Expertise:        - Bachelor's Degree - At least 2 years experience in Significant business experience in Middle East and African countries or other growth markets - At least 2 years experience in general business management and profit and loss responsibility in a dynamic corporate environment - At least 2 years experience in analytical and interpersonal skills - At least 2 years experience in Global Orientation - At least 2 years experience in leadership, written and verbal communication skills, client service and solving complex business issues - At least 2 years experience in an intense team atmosphere while defining issues/hypotheses, performing complex analysis, and assisting with preparation and recommendations of innovative solutions - English: Fluent . Preferred Technical and Professional Experience:     - Master's Degree - At least 3 years experience in Significant business experience in Middle East and African countries or other growth markets - At least 3 years experience in general business management and profit and loss responsibility in a dynamic corporate environment - At least 3 years experience in analytical and interpersonal skills - At least 3 years experience in Global Orientation - At least 3 years experience in leadership, written and verbal communication skills, client service and solving complex business issues - At least 3 years experience in an intense team atmosphere while defining issues/hypotheses, performing complex analysis, and assisting with preparation and recommendations of innovative solutions.

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[Full-time] Program Officer Job at The FORD FOUNDATION

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Location: Lagos State
URL: http://www.fordfoundation.org/careers/job-description/?id=1464

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Job Title: Program Officer Company: The FORD FOUNDATION Job Type: Full Time Qualification: MBA/MSc/MA   Experience: 7 years Location: Lagos, Nigeria Job Field: Administration / Secretarial   Law / Legal   NGO/Non-Profit   . The FORD FOUNDATION is an independent, nonprofit grant-making organization. For more than 75 years it has worked with visionary people on the frontlines of social change worldwide, guided by its mission to strengthen democratic values, reduce poverty and injustice, promote international cooperation, and advance human achievement. With headquarters in New York, the foundation has ten regional offices in Asia, Africa and Latin America. . Job description: - The Ford Foundation's office in West Africa seeks a dynamic and innovative Program Officer to drive and shape the foundation's work in the critical area of advancing Youth Opportunity and Learning. The Program Officer will support the strategy of the West Africa Office and the broader social justice goals of the Ford Foundation.                            . - Addressing inequality is the key focus of the Ford Foundation globally and in West Africa. The overarching goal of the office is to support the building of an inclusive, safe and democratic West Africa that includes leadership of youth and women in finding solutions to major challenges confronting the sub-region, especially inequalities around educational achievement, quality employment, voice and participation. The Foundation strives to achieve this by working with critical stakeholders and partners in government, civil society, private sector and donor community including the growing number of local philanthropies in the sub-region. . Reporting to the Foundation's West Africa: - Representative and working with a multidisciplinary team of Program Officers, the Youth Opportunity and Learning Program Officer will be responsible for developing and implementing a strategy that strengthens young peoples' pathways from secondary to post-secondary education; transitions to quality employment, civic engagement and adult life and supports efforts to connect youth with networks, mentors, and movements that build their leadership skills and agency. . The Youth Opportunity and Learning Program Officer will: - Develop an integrated program strategy identifying key leverage points and opportunities for impact, as well reflect the complementary roles of government, market, civil society, learning institutions, communities and youth with a view to fostering dialogue, collaboration and commitment - Formulate grant making plans to implement the program strategy - Solicit, review, and respond to grant proposals Prepare recommendations for Foundation funding - Work with other Foundation staff to monitor grants and promote effective communication of results - Develop learning strategies related to the achievement of the portfolio's goals - Provide intellectual leadership in the field of Youth Opportunity and Learning in West Africa - Work closely with the Representative and other Program Officers in the West Africa office to develop and implement an integrated Office strategy - Work closely with Program Officers and Communications staff throughout the Foundation whose work relates to the central mission of the portfolio, including colleagues in other offices to advance the Foundation's worldwide agenda and goals in advancing Youth Opportunity and Learning - Collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders active in the youth space to build creative and lasting multi-sector networks and collaborative environment . CRITERIA FOR SUCCESS: - A strong commitment to youth opportunity and learning in West Africa and globally - Exemplary critical thinking skills for analyzing the field and identifying strategic opportunities - Expertise in policy analysis and design as well as institutional change - Excellent analytical, conceptual and judgment skills - Working knowledge of French - Exceptional collaboration skills and a demonstrated record of successful teamwork - Skills in convening and facilitating collaborative work towards achieving social change - Grant-making experience and/or knowledge of the youth sector within civil society, government, academia or philanthropy in West Africa. . QUALIFICATIONS: - Advanced Graduate degree in social sciences, law, humanities or related fields - Minimum of 7 years of practical field experience and/or scholarship on youth learning, skill development, leadership and agency - Strong understanding of concepts and issues in youth learning, skill development, leadership and agency as well as demonstrable familiarity with challenges confronting young people in West Africa - Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to effectively engage with youth, government, nongovernmental organizations, private sector, academic and research institutions, donor agencies and local/rural communities - Ability to work travel extensively regionally and internationally on behalf of the Foundation - Written and oral fluency in English - Strong project management, prioritization and analytical skills - Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with others as well as in teams.

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[Full-time] Dispatch Rider Job at Nation Delivery Express

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Location: Lagos State
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Job Title: Dispatch Rider Company: Nation Delivery Express Job Type: Full Time Qualification: Secondary School (SSCE)   Experience: 2 years Location: Lagos, Nigeria Job Field: Transportation and Driving   . Nation Delivery Express is a leading destination for local online ordering. Since 2011, we have been connecting people like you with merchants in their neighborhoods. . Job Descriptions: - Mainly, the core duties of the Dispatch Rider will be short journeys within the Lagos metropolis and it immediate environs. Occasionally there may be longer journeys. . The duties will include the following: - Transporting and receiving items quickly by motorcycle. - Collection of Deliveries - Delivering of Mails and parcels - Keeping record of daily visits in the vehicle log books. - Carrying out any other duties as directed by the Company. . Qualifications: - Minimum qualification of Senior Secondary School certificate - 2-3 years working experience - Possession of Rider's License - Ability to read and write. . Requirements: All interested applicants must; - Have good knowledge of the town/city - Have proof of educational qualifications i.e. SSCE Certificates - Be able to ride motorcycles professional - Be able to work weekdays and some weekends - Be Hardworking, Diligent, and possess Positive Energy - Must be a skilled motorcycling rider. - Must be physically fit. - Should be reliable and punctual. - Have the ability to read and follow travel guides, plan and learn routes. - Have a mature working attitude. - Be friendly and presentable.

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[Full-time] Accountant (Corp Member) Job at Safe Hands Home Care and Management Service

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Location: Lagos State
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Job Title: Accountant (Corp Member) Company: Safe Hands Home Care and Management Service Job Type: Full Time Qualification: BA/BSc/HND   Location: Lagos, Nigeria Job Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit   . Safe Hands Home Care and Management Service is an indigenous Domestic Staffing Agency. Our services are therefore targeted at corporate and individual respectively, with the aim of minimizing domestic management stress on nursing mothers/families/busy business individuals and organizations, providing excellent care service backed up with state of the art technology at affordable cost. . Job Requirements: - Must be a female Corp Member with Accounting Background. - Must be intelligent. - Must be Accountable and honest. - Must be a Corp Member. - Must be between age 21-27 years.

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[Full-time] Technical Manager Job at Adexen

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Location: Abuja (FCT)
URL: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs2/view/91707032

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Job Title: Technical Manager Company: Adexen Job Type: Full Time Qualification: BA/BSc/HND   MBA/MSc/MA   Experience: 15 years Location: Abuja, Nigeria Job Field: Engineering / Technical   Logistics   Transportation and Driving . Adexen has been mandated by one of its clients who is an integrated supplier, purchasing, transporting, and distributing bitumen from refineries to work sites, to recruit a Technical Manager for its operations. . Job description: - Responsible for optimizing workshop - Maintenance of trucks and maintenance planning warehouse and fleet wide inventory levels and the sharing of stock across all company offices and warehouses, developing relationships with principle suppliers of goods and services to minimize total cost of procurement. - Ensuring that company vehicles/trucks are never delayed or faced with a health and safety risk through non-delivery of essential equipment. - Harmonize relationships with suppliers. - Managing & implementing actions plans against route deviation & stoppage, accidents and any complaint in product shortage at customer's site. - Monitoring and management of partial delivery of goods and services, or non-conformances as well as fuel and truck turnaround times, FMS & GPS tracking. - Identification of opportunities for improvement for the Company SMS. . Desired Skills and Experience: - Minimum of 15 years of experience in Logistics/Transport. - Hands-on experience in workshop management and budget management - Project Management skills  - Capable to motivate and manage subordinates and colleagues. - Perfect knowledge of English language both written and spoken. - Any systems (warehouse management systems, FMS, ERP) will be an added advantage.

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[Full-time] Technology Compliance Manager Job at Airtel Nigeria

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Location: Lagos State
URL: africa.airtel.com/wps/wcm/connect/africarevamp/nigeria/home/about/careers/work_with_us

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Job Title: Technology Compliance Manager Company: Airtel Nigeria Job Type: Full Time Qualification: BA/BSc/HND   Experience: 3 years Location: Lagos, Nigeria Job Field: Engineering / Technical   ICT / Computer   . Airtel Nigeria (Airtel Networks Limited), a leading mobile telecommunication services provider in Nigeria and a member of Airtel Africa Group, is committed to providing innovative, exciting, affordable and quality mobile services to Nigerians, giving them the freedom to communicate, rise above their daily challenges and drive economic and social development. The company made history on August 5, 2001 by becoming the first telecoms operator to launch commercial GSM services in Nigeria and has scored a series of many "firsts" in the highly competitive Nigerian telecommunications market including the first to introduce toll-free 24-hour customer care; first to launch service in all the six geo-political zones in the country; first to introduce affordable recharge denominations; first to introduce monthly free SMS and first to introduce monthly airtime bonus. . JOB PURPOSE: - This role will support compliance to defined, policies, processes and procedures rolled out, provide opinion on process/policy alignment with best practices and make recommendations for improvement. The role holder will also lead the effective roll-out and governance of policy and processes for assigned functions, enable, monitor and support closure of audit observations. . KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Process/Policy Compliance: - Process and Policy design and reengineering, designing SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and check sheets, monitor and report  process performance KPIs (Key Performance Indicators). - Create interface & co-ordination to ensure compliance to policies, processes and procedures for the OPCO (Operating Country). - Constantly engage with the Technology Functions (Networks & IT at Group and OpCos) to align the processes and closure of all open issues . Improvement projects: - Identify and drive projects for assigned functions both - Business and Customer Impacting and revenue/cost impacting and Mentoring Project Teams, using lean and six sigma tools. . Regulatory QoS (Quality of Service)  interface management to ensure that all regulatory parameters are effectively tracked: - Align with regulatory teams for all key QoS KPIs for Technology Functions (Networks & IT), ensuring compliance levels are tracked and measured. - Ensure that Network & IT infrastructure and platforms are equipped and ready for the delivery of KPIs. - Ensure effective process design with complete RCA and action plan for breaches and submission to the regulator. - Implement and Lead Compliance, Audits and learning sharing for Network & IT  Policies and Processes - Ensure effective implementation of Adherence to Regulatory QoS standards and requirements, . Effective interface with Internal Assurance (IA) group team for close looping: - Effective engagement with the IA group team to define audit and gap areas. - Engaging within the OPCO to ensure the learning's of the audit findings from other OpCo's are implemented as best practice, ensuring the reduction in the learning cycle. - Effective implementation of the learning's tracker and close looping for the OPCO - Ensuring all the audit observations of the OpCo's are effectively close looped. - Ensuring process gaps are identified and shared with Process owner/Function Head for implementation. - Ensuring technology gaps are identified and shared with relevant stakeholders  for implementation. - Interface with Networks and Information Technology for audits and closure of issues. . Desired Skills and Experience: Educational Qualification: - A Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics or Computer Science . Relevant Experience: - Minimum of 5 years' experience with least 3 years in IT/Networks Operations audit experience in Telecommunications. - Minimum of 3 years Telco Networks audit experience. - Experience evaluating Network Architecture etc. - Exposure to technology, process reengineering and handling decentralized operations is desirable - Effective Project management & Co-ordination - Interpersonal Skills - Problem solving - Service Focus - Persuasion & negotiation Skills - Relationship Management.

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[Full-time] Process Auditor Job at Airtel Nigeria

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Location: Lagos State
URL: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs2/view/90397764

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Job Title: Process Auditor Company: Airtel Nigeria Job Type: Full Time Qualification: BA/BSc/HND   Experience: 3 years Location: Lagos, Nigeria Job Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit   . Airtel Nigeria (Airtel Networks Limited), a leading mobile telecommunication services provider in Nigeria and a member of Airtel Africa Group, is committed to providing innovative, exciting, affordable and quality mobile services to Nigerians, giving them the freedom to communicate, rise above their daily challenges and drive economic and social development. The company made history on August 5, 2001 by becoming the first telecoms operator to launch commercial GSM services in Nigeria and has scored a series of many "firsts" in the highly competitive Nigerian telecommunications market including the first to introduce toll-free 24-hour customer care; first to launch service in all the six geo-political zones in the country; first to introduce affordable recharge denominations; first to introduce monthly free SMS and first to introduce monthly airtime bonus. . JOB PURPOSE: - To support compliance to defined, policies, processes and procedures rolled out, provide opinion on process/policy alignment with best practices and make recommendations for improvement. The role holder will lead the effective roll-out and governance of policy and processes for assigned functions, enable, monitor and support closure of audit observations. . KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Process/Policy Compliance: - Process and Policy design and reengineering, designing SOPs and check sheets, monitors and reports  process KPIs performance - Create interface & co-ordination to ensure compliance to policies, process and procedures for the OPCO (Operating Country). - Constantly engage with assigned functions at Group and OpCos to align the processes and closure of all open issues . Delivery of Improvement projects: - Identifies and drive projects for assigned functions both - Business and Customer Impacting and revenue/cost  impacting  and Mentoring Project Teams, using lean and six sigma tools. . Best in class processes are in place and adhered to: - Ensures that processes and procedures in place are designed and work as per the standards, and can efficiently support functional/business objectives. Ensure that functional processes add value to the business. - Ensure that relevant metrics are in place to measure performance and can efficiently guide management on the decision making process. - Effective Interface with Internal Assurance (IA) group team - Effective engagement with the IA group team to define the audit and gap areas. - Engaging within the OPCO to ensure the learning's of the audit findings from other OpCo's are implemented as best practice, ensuring the reduction in the learning cycle. - Effective implementation of the learning tracker action items for the OPCO - Ensuring all the audit observations of the OpCo's are effectively closed. - Ensuring process gaps are identified and shared with Process owner & Function  head for implementation. - Ensuring technology gaps are identified and shared with IT for implementation - Interface with IA and assigned functions for audits and closure of issues. . Desired Skills and Experience: Educational Qualifications  & Functional / Technical Skills: - A Bachelor's degree - ICAN or ACCA required . Relevant Experience: - 3 - 5 years of experience  in Audit firm - Process Audit experience - Exposure to technology, process reengineering and handling decentralized operations is desirable - Effective Project management & Co-ordination - Commercial and Financial Management - Interpersonal Skills - Problem solving - Service Focus - Persuasion & negotiation Skills - Relationship Management.

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[Full-time] Senior Engineer, IP Core Transmission Job at Etisalat Nigeria

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Location: Abuja (FCT)
URL: http://careers.etisalat.com.ng/OA_HTML/OA.jsp?page=/oracle/apps/irc/candidateSelfService/webui/VisVacDispPG&OAHP=IRC_EXT_SITE_VISITOR_APPL&OASF=IRC_VI

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Job Title: Senior Engineer, IP Core Transmission Company: Etisalat Nigeria Job Type: Full Time Qualification: BA/BSc/HND   Experience: 3 years Location: Abuja, Nigeria Job Field: Engineering / Technical   ICT / Computer   . Etisalat's vision is a world where people's reach is not limited by matter or distance; a world where people will effortlessly stay in touch with family and friends; a world where businesses of all sizes can reach new markets without the limitations of distance and travel. . Job Summary: - Plan and design node, sites & links within the national IP/MPLS Edge & Core Networks and ensure ongoing development aligns with the organization's business plan. . Principal Functions: - Produce network convergence hierarchy, topology, architecture and infrastructure redundancy plan for VPN service integration, regional service provider edge aggregation and IP Core Transport via the multi-service backbone. - Interface with Transmission specialists and Topology for planning of optic (DWDM) backbone connectivity, capacity planning and allocation for efficient transport of all internal and external data traffic. - Plan, design and optimize routing & transport technologies for provider EDGE aggregation and core transport network integration and verify requests, justify needs and classify all requested networks and services for MPLS VPN integration. - Plan, deploy and evolve Quality of Service techniques at the network Edge and in the MPLS core network. - Plan all backbone integration events, issue work orders and control project processes for capacity expansion, node integration and/or new service introduction. - Conduct weekly & monthly network performance monitoring, trend analyses, capacity planning and expansion in line with network growth trends and increase in traffic. - Develop and evolve IP addressing, naming and numbering formats of all network nodes and elements in the IP/MPLS backbone. - Produce and evolve designs for integration and extension of IP/MPLS edge functionality to the campus LAN Core at all IP Backbone locations. - Plan schedule and conduct site visits and surveys for accurate and effective network design, dimensioning and integration planning. - Assist in network capacity planning, network disaster recovery planning, Network synchronization planning, contact management, project management, SLA (Service-level agreements specifications) - Provide transport dimensioning input towards core strategies. - Provide input towards architectural and topology plans of the entire core network. - Help monitor technology evolution and match vendor strategy. - Evaluate cost benefit of media technologies. - Perform other duties as instructed by the Manager, IP Planning & Enterprise Solution. . Educational Requirements: - First Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering . Experience, Skills & Competencies: - Three (3) to five (5) year relevant work experience - Cisco Certification in Routing & Switching required (CCNP) - Telecommunications & Mobile Network Standards & Specifications - IP Network design & Planning - Problem Solving - Communication - Passion for Excellence - Integrity - Empowering people - Growing people - Team work - Customer Focus.

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[Full-time] Information Technology (IT) Officer Job at Save the Children

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Location: Lagos State
URL: http://savethechildrenng.simplicant.com/jobs/19889-information-technology-it-officer-lagos/detail

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Job Title: Information Technology (IT) Officer Company: Save the Children Job Type: Full Time Qualification: BA/BSc/HND Experience: 2 years Location: Lagos, Nigeria Job Field: Engineering / Technical  . Save the Children International is a 'dual mandate' organisation and as such equal priority will be given to both humanitarian and development work. This is the only way we will be able to ensure that some of the fundamental rights that we believe children have, such as survival, safety and constant access to protection and education can be guaranteed. As part of a commitment to work with children through humanitarian interventions Save the Children will support programmes in both sudden onset and chronic emergency situations. . Job Description: - To provide IT technical services to Lagos, Jigawa and its sub-field offices by troubleshooting IT issues, ensuring timely maintenance of all communication/IT equipments. S/he will provide all needed IT services to and also act as a part of the SCI Nigeria IT team during an operation request. . Key Areas Of Accountability: - The Information Technology Officer shall be accountable on the following key areas in Lagos, Jigawa field office of Save the Children International program in Nigeria: . Network Management: - Support Lagos, Jigawa field offices on network troubleshooting ensuring an effective network connection. and maintain the entire local area network installed at the supported office locations - Troubleshooting and maintain the network devices e.g. printers, scanners, etc. - Maintain record of the local network, VPN connection and the wide area network installed and terminated in his/her supported location. - In consultation with the Area Operations Manager and other team-leads, ensure that visitors (including staff from other locations, ERPs and consultants have the necessary IT assistance to enable them carry out their official assignments during their visits. . Hardware Support: - Configure and install systems and set up new users. - Carry out routine preventive maintenance/checks, and troubleshoot problems with his/her assigned field offices. Ensure all IT hardware equipment and computer accessories/peripherals are maintain effectively. - Ensure all IT problems within the office are identified and solutions found and implemented. - Perform IT hardware inventory update as necessary. - Set up projectors, printers, photocopiers, fax machines, digital cameras, etc. for everyday office use and as necessary for meetings, etc. . Telecommunications Management: - Ensure the field/sub-field bases supported by him/her have a well installed and functioning voice network (IP PBX). All devices are functioning and the service is cost effective - Troubleshooting technical problems with mobile subscriptions and IP Phone. - Ensure radio and satellite equipment is operational. - Ensure satellite phones are working and SIM cards are activated at all times. . Asset Management: - Ensure good asset management at the office(s) he/she is supporting through maintenance of an accurate and up to date asset register and inventory tracking system, in close collaboration with the Logistics and Administrative Officers - Responsible to make sure that all assets (IT and office equipment) is correctly used - Oversee the issuance and return of assets to/from staff and record all asset movements and disposals of - IT equipments. . Incident Management: - Providing first level on IT helpdesk support in assigned field offices - Communicating any service disruptions to users, opportunities and other relevant policies - Carry out any other tasks required by the line manager . Security and Backup: - Keep the network and all computer systems safe, secure and virus-free. - Report any alleged or suspected misuse of IT systems/equipment, lapses of security and major violations of organizational standards to the in-country IT representative. - Ensure proper backup of all staff information, files and folders. . Other Support Responsibilities: - Provide a regular activity/progress report to IT/Information Manager on all aspects of IT operations, highlighting any issues encountered and special initiatives taken etc. - Participate in and as part of the program network IT representative manage by the IT/Information Manager - Comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures, including safeguarding children, code of conduct, etc. . Other -Working Contacts: - Internal SCI Staff in Lagos field office, Nigeria IT team External IT Contractors and Service providers as manage by the in-country IT representative Skills And Behaviours (Our Values In Practice) . Accountability: - Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values - Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved. . Ambition: - Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same. . Collaboration: - Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters - Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength. . Skills & Experience: Essential: - At least 2 years working experience in a similar position preferably in Western Nigeria. - Proven knowledge of PABX, hardware maintenance and ability to solve simple hardware problems; this includes set-up and management of network devices e.g. printers, scanners, etc. - Solid experience in maintaining, trouble-shooting and administering a Microsoft Windows-based (local area) network. . Prior Experience Expectations: - Desired Number of Years Prior Experience in a Similar Role - 3 - Experience in Server and Active Directory Management - Experience in a relatively insecure field based environment - Solid background maintaining, trouble-shooting and administering a Microsoft Windows server 2008. - Knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems, including XP, Windows 2003, and Window 7, and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) - The successful candidate will have excellent communication, organisational skills, including the ability to manage several tasks simultaneously; have strong interpersonal and networking skills and the ability to work with a diverse range of people. - Level of Education - Degree in IT or a related IT certifications. - Communication & Interpersonal Skill Level - Excellent Language Requirements - English - Excellent, Hausa- Excellent - Level of IT Expertise Required - Excellent - Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others - Future orientated, thinks strategically.

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[Full-time] Social Accountability Coordinator Job at Save the Children

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Location: Lagos State
URL: http://savethechildrenng.simplicant.com/jobs/19886-social-accountability-coordinator-lagos-state/detail

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Job Title: Social Accountability Coordinator Company: Save the Children Job Type: Full Time Qualification: BA/BSc/HND   MBA/MSc/MA   Experience: 7 years Location: Lagos, Nigeria Job Field: Medical / Health / Safety   NGO/Non-Profit   . Save the Children International is a 'dual mandate' organisation and as such equal priority will be given to both humanitarian and development work. This is the only way we will be able to ensure that some of the fundamental rights that we believe children have, such as survival, safety and constant access to protection and education can be guaranteed. As part of a commitment to work with children through humanitarian interventions Save the Children will support programmes in both sudden onset and chronic emergency situations. . Role Purpose: - The Social Accountability Coordinator in Lagos will take responsibility for facilitating the initiation, and complementary engagement of SDI related community structures on the 7 point plan of the Stop Diarrhoea Project in Shomolu LGA of Lagos State. He/she will provide technical support and guidance on the various elements of social accountability framework that will improve the prospect of community ownership and sustainability of community actions and initiatives on diarrhoea prevention in the project communities. - He/She will provide technical leadership that will enhance the effective coordination and tracking of all key stakeholders including government institutions, community actors and peers partners (UNICEF, WHO, PATHS2 and CHAI on anticipated social accountability responsibilities related to SDI intervention mix. . Child Health Policy and Programming: - Provide sustained technical guidance in the establishment of required functional community structures with clear and complementary roles and responsibilities. - Facilitate the coordination and streamlining of all elements of SDI related social accountability and complaint response mechanism (CRM) to ensure standard and responsiveness of community structure around the 7 point plan. - Provide technical support that will enhance and sustain the quality standard of all community level service providers and ensure timely response to issues raised on the quality and propriety of services provided. - Liaise between State/LGA authorities, other partner's stakeholders and community leaders on major accountability and CRM issues that are beyond community level capacity/resources for timely attention and closure. - Work with other staff to ensure all capacity gap and service quality issues are dealt with timely in coordination with community leaders. - Build the capacity of community leaders responsible for the coordination of CORPs and PLACO on social accountability for improved service delivery. - Track and prepare monthly, quarterly and bi-annual reports on progress and indicators related to social accountability and other community interventions; including documentation of key lessons learnt and successes. - To contribute to the development of publications for peer-reviewed journals. - Develop activity plans and budgets for technical support activities - Collaborate with State and other relevant stakeholders on social accountability roles and responsibilities related to the 7 point plan. - Participate in developing different levels of progress report and supporting PQA on SDI project interventions. - Support other colleagues with technical messaging on social accountability, external reports and publications - Work closely with other thematic teams in Nigeria Country office and the Lagos State offices. - Other ad hoc tasks as requested by Line Manager. . Skills and Experience: - Minimum of a Postgraduate qualification in Sociology, Health Psychology, Rural Development or Development Studies with a minimum of 7 years demonstrable experience in community development or related programme is essential. - Essential: at least 3-4 yrs health programme experience with I/NGO in Nigeria - Essential: very good understanding of national health policies and strategies, programmes and stakeholders in Nigeria - Essential: Good M&E experience and very good understanding of child survival issues and common childhood illnesses in Nigeria - Essential: very good understanding of childhood immunizations and immunizations programming/ coverage issues in Nigeria - Desirable: experience working with government institutions especially at the state level. - Desirable: analytical & research skills, experience in conducting health systems research, ability to analyze data using SPSS/ EPInfo/ STATA etc . Additional Skills: - Ability to work effectively both independently (with minimal supervision) and as a member of a team - Commitment to gender equity, child rights, community empowerment, and grassroots development approaches - Effective planning and organising skills - Effective interpersonal skills - oral and written communication skills.

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