Starting a Career in Human Resources Management

A lot of people want to start a career in Human Resources (HR) or switch from their current career. This is because Human resources is a fast-growing field with many opportunities. Human resources is a field that is unlikely to ever be fully automated because the necessity of complex human interaction in HR will prevent machines from completely taking over.
The number of Human resources jobs is expected to continue growing, which makes it a very good field to begin your career.

International Labour Organization Job Vacancies

INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANIZATION (ILO). International Progamme on the Elimination of Child Labour (IPEC).

BACKGROUND:
IPEC, a programme of the ILO, operates in over 80 countries worldwide, its aim at effective abolition of child labour by assisting member states in designing and implementing policies and programmes to prevent and eliminate child labour, including a focus on elimination of the worst forms of child labour.


ADMIN AND FINANCE ASSISTANT
VACANCY NO: Position Number : 24
PROJECT TITLE: Eliminating the Worst Forms of Child Labour in West Africa and Strengthening Sub-Regional Cooperating through ECOWAS – II
JOB TITLE AND POSITION: ADMIN AND FINANCE ASSISTANT, G5
LOCATION: Abuja, Nigeria
CONTRACT DURATION: 12 months with possibility of extension
STARTING DATE: As soon as possible

DUTIES
The Administrative Assistant shall:
Provides administrative and financial support to IPEC management and other UPEC staff
Maintain up to date database and detailed record/files of administrative operations, banks transactions, record of actions, minutes of meetings, seminars etc.
Undertake logistical, secretarial and protocol functions including travels, lodgings, payment of DSA, drafting of correspondences, documenting of contracts information, verification of works done etc.
Brief staff, expect and or consultant on administrative procedures.
Undertake logistical, secretarial and protocol functions including travels, lodgings, payment of DSA, drafting of correspondences, documenting of contracts information, verification of works done etc.
Brief staff, expect and or consultant on administrative procedures.
Respond to queries from inside and outside the organization. Participle in internal meetings to provide information on administrative matters. Assist in preparation of projects or programme documents, evaluation and reports
Perform other activities as may be assigned by the supervisor

EDUCATION: First level university level degree in relevant field
EXPERIENCE: Five years of professional experience in the
LANGUAGES: Excellent command of English and knowledge of French an asset

COMPETENCIES:
The person must have good knowledge of administrative procedures and accounting principles, ability to search and retrieve information from central database and compile reports, ability to operate computer program and software packages of various administrative actions, good drafting skills, ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with officials at all levels and ability to work accurately with administrative data.


NATIONAL PROGRAM OFFICER
VACANCY NO: Position Number : 10
PROJECT TITLE: Eliminating the Worst Forms of Child Labour in West Africa and Strengthening Sub-Regional Cooperating through ECOWAS – II
JOB TITLE AND POSITION: NATIONAL PROGRAM OFFICER, GRADE NO-A
LOCATION: Ogun, Nigeria
CONTRACT DURATION: 12 months with possibility of extension
STARTING DATE: As soon as possible

DUTIES
1. Coordinate and report on all technical, administrative, financial and other matters on IPEC
2. Coordinate anti trafficking interventions with the relevant authorities at all levels and with the IPEG team in the Republic of Benin.
3. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the Action Programmes and other IPEC activities to identify challenges and recommend solutions,
4. Establish and maintain close links with partners; and initiate and process Action Programme proposals with all partners including government employers, workers and NGOs active in the area of child labour;
5. Assist National Steering Committee in planning their meetings and IPEC implementing agencies in procurement of equipment and services according to ILO criteria
6. Ensure timely fulfillment of obligations, submission of timely reports, preparation of work plan, provision of information and data required among others
7. Carry out other assignments within lPEe as may be required.


Education- Bachelors degree In a relevant field (Masters Degree, an advantage)

Experience - At least five years of professional experience in the relevant occupational area.

Languages- Excellent command of English and a working knowledge of French an asset.

Competences - Good knowledge of the situation of child trafficking and labour in Nigeria, office's financial, administrative and personnel rules, regulations, practices and procedures. Good knowledge of national/local laws and regulations, and programming issues. Others are excellent drafting, analytical, negotiating, diplomatic and organizational skills; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Others are display a high standard of ethical conduct and exhibit honesty and integrity, supervise staff, etc.


TO APPLY
Applications quoting vacancy number should be received by 12th May, 2011 with a recent CV and all supporting documents addressed to:
The Director,
International Labour Organizaton
United Nations House
Plot 617/618 Diplomatic Drive Abuja

ActionAid Nigeria Job Vacancies May 2011

ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) is one of ActionAid Country Programmes around the world. ActionAid is an International Non-Governmental organization registered in The Netherlands with headquarters in Johannesburg South Africa. ActionAid International works in 50 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas. 22 of these country programmes, affiliates or associates are in Africa and are led by Africans.
We have been doing development work on the continent since 1972 and in Nigeria since 1999. ActionAid works with the poor and excluded in Africa, promoting values and commitment in civil society, institutions and governments with the aim of achieving structural changes in order to eradicate injustices and poverty in the world. To effectively consolidate on our country strategy, AAN is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the position of Finance Officer (2 positions) based in Lagos & Abuja.

JOB TITLE: FINANCE OFFICERS (2 POSITIONS)

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree in Accounting or Finance is essential.
- ICAN PE I certified is desirable

EXPERIENCE
- At least five (5) years post NYSC experience, three (3) of which should have been spent in a finance position with Sound Practical Knowledge of SUN accounting software and Spreadsheets (MS Office in general) are essential.
- Experience in working with international development agencies is desirable.

SKILL/ABILITIES
- Attention to details; fluency in spoken and written English language; ability to work independently and in a team & highly numerate skills are essential.
- Excellent planning and prioritisation skills & strong analytical/problem solving skills are desirable.

PERSONAL QUALITIES
- A well developed and proven interpersonal & organisational management skills; ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment; creative and able to take initiative; ready to work additional hours at crucial times and a high sense of integrity are essential.

TO APPLY
All interested candidates should fill in the application form as accessed from the application pack on www.actionaid-nigeria.org . The application pack contains the Vacancy announcement, Job Description and Application form.
ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. Applications from women are particularly welcome. Applications are also particularly welcome from candidates living with HIV/AIDs (PLWHAs).
Closing date for receipt of application forms is 9th May, 2011. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Only electronically completed application forms will be entertained and should be mailed to vacancy.nigeria@actionaid.org.

Applications will ONLY be considered if submitted on AAN’s Standard Application forms.

UNDP Nigeria Job Vacancies May 2011

United Nations Development Programme, UNDP Nigeria is recruiting for Driver

JOB TITLE: DRIVER
Location : Abuja, NIGERIA
Additional Category Management
Type of Contract : FTA Local
Post Level : GS-2
Languages Required : English
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 01-Jun-2011
Duration of Initial Contract : One year

Background
Under the guidance and supervision of the Logistic Assistant and direct supervisor, the Driver provides reliable and safe driving services ensuring high accuracy of work. The Driver demonstrates a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

The Driver provides driving services to the operations and programme staff in the CO, Consultants and Experts and UN staff on mission.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of Key Functions:
- Provision of reliable and secure driving services
- Proper use of vehicle
- Day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle
- Availability of documents/ supplies

1. Ensures provision of reliable and secure driving services by a) driving office vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items and b) meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport, visa and customs formalities arrangement when required.

2. Ensures cost-savings through proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.

3. Ensures proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, car washing, etc.

4. Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, necessary spare parts.

5. Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.



Competencies

OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
Ability to perform a variety of repetitive and routine tasks and duties
Ability to review data, identify and adjust discrepancies
Ability to handle a large volume of work possibly under time constraints
Good knowledge of administrative rules and regulations
Ability to operate and maintain a variety of computerized business machines and office equipment in order to provide efficient delivery of service
Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks by establishing priorities
Demonstrates excellent knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair (for Drivers)
Demonstrates excellent knowledge of protocol (for Drivers)
Demonstrates excellent knowledge of security issues (for Drivers)
MANAGING DATA

Collects and compiles data with speed and accuracy identifying what is relevant and discarding what is not, records it in an accessible manner and maintains data bases
Thoroughly and methodically collects, verifies and records data demonstrating attention to detail and identifying and correcting errors on own initiative
Transmits file data; creates and generate queries, reports and documents utilizing databases, spreadsheets, communications and other software packages with speed and accuracy
Interprets data, draws conclusions and/or identifies patterns which support the work of others


MANAGING DOCUMENTS, CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS
Creates, edits and presents information (queries, reports, documents) in visually pleasing, clear and presentable formats such as tables, forms, presentations, briefing notes/books and reports using advanced word processing and presentation functions and basic database and spreadsheet software
Ability to produce accurate and well documented records conforming to the required standard

PLANNING, ORGANIZING AND MULTI-TASKING
Organises and accurately completes multiple tasks by establishing priorities while taking into consideration special assignments, frequent interruptions, deadlines, available resources and multiple reporting relationships
Plans, coordinates and organises workload while remaining aware of changing priorities and competing deadlines
Demonstrates ability to quickly shift from one task to another to meet multiple support needs
Establishes, builds and maintains effective working relationships with staff and clients to facilitate the provision of support
Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member.


Required Skills and Experience

Education:
Secondary Education. Valid Driver’s license.

Experience:
2 years’ work experience as a driver; safe driving record; knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair.

Language Requirements:
Fluency in the language of the duty station, knowledge of the UN language of the duty station (english).

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Applications should submit their CV using the UNDP Personal History Form (P11) posted at http://sas.undp.org/Documents/P11_Personal_history_form.doc.
APPLY ONLINE CLICK HERE

Application Deadline : 06-May-2011

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

International Health Management Services Limited Vacancies

International Health Management Services Limited is a foremost Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) and a major player in the industry with offices in Lagos and branches across the country.
Due to steady growth and expansion, we seek to fill the under-listed positions with competent, experienced and dedicated individuals:

Job Title: Regional Medical Manager

Responsibilities
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the successful candidate will be:
- Responsible for the medical administrative functions of the regional office in Lagos and Southwest.
- Oversee healthcare provider network development /management in the region.
- Oversee member services activities, care coordination, provider relations, claims administration, call centre operations, wellness programmes and client relationship management in the region,
- Market medical plans to companies, public sector, institutions, families, individuals and other groups.


Requirements:
- A Medical Doctor with MBBS or IYIBCHB.
- Possession of an MBA or MPH will be an advantage.
- Minimum of 5 years experience as a Medical Doctor. 3 of which must be with an accredited Health Maintenance Organization (HMO).
- Must be computer proficient.


Job Title: Call Centre Agent

Responsibilities
- Handle all incoming calls from Clients. Enrollees, Care Providers and prospects with the aim of resolving every enquiry and complaints,
- Ensure proper and accurate documentation of all enquiries, requests and complaints and resolutions.
- Authorize Care Providers to deliver specific care according to the established pre-authorization guidelines,


Requirements:
- Registered Nurse (RN) preferably male
- Additional post-RN qualifications will be an advantage
- Minimum of 2 years work experience.

Method of Application
Qualified and interested candidates should send their Curriculum Vitae as an attachment to jobs@ihrnsnigeria.com latest 22nd February 2011

Oando Plc Recruiting Legal Advisor

Oando PLC, one of Africa's largest integrated energy solutions provider, is currency seeking an experienced professional to fill the Legal Advisor position in Oando Energy Services Limited (OESL), one of its subsidiaries.

Job Title: Legal Advisor

JOB SUMMARY
The Legal Advisor shall work within the Legal Services Shared Services Centre (SSC) and will primarily be responsible for providing day-to-day administrative supervision and support on various legal transactions and operational projects/assignments regarding OESL, an Oando entity in the upstream sector.

The Advisor shall provide transaction and operational support and practical advice. geared towards the effective and efficient management of the legal needs of each transaction/assignment handled. The Advisor's services shall be for the benefit of OESL as a whole including all product service lines and departments of the entity; with the requisite support to the parent company, Oando Plc, as and when required.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Executes work/implements best practices for legal services on assigned transactions
• Processes legal transactions; prepares and reviews legal opinions and agreements as may be requested by users from time to time
• Attends meetings and negotiates contracts with third parties and or OES team members
• Writes/reviews basic letters, files, updates and archives legal documents and case folders
• Maintains and periodically updates the databases maintained by the Legal Services department
• Liaises with applicable government agencies and regulatory authorities with regard to obtaining requisite consents, permits and approvals required for the Oando entity's business
• Litigation/Arbitration management
• Provides support to the Finance department in managing/monitoring the entity's receivables and financing obligations

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
• Process turnaround and general performance against Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Level of adherence to mandatory reporting requirements (quality of reporting & completion deadlines)
up-to-date and comprehensive information on legal documents involving the company
• Ease of access to company business, transaction and legal records .
• Quality and effectiveness of day-to-day legal services
support provided
• Promptness/timeliness of service delivery
• Customer satisfaction levels
• Quality and comprehensiveness of legal information/data
• Depth of legal and industry knowledge, and effective multi-tasking skills

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
• 1st degree in Law (minimum of Second class lower Division): BL
• Minimum of 7 years post-call experience
• Ability to perform general and complex legal analysis
• Strong & effective business communication (verbal and writing skills)
• Ability to plan and execute complex assignments under pressure


KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED
• Oil & gas industry history and dynamics
• Good basic understanding of Oando's upstream business
• Knowledge of the local, national and international laws and regulations pertaining to the upstream service industry
• Negotiation Skills
• Contract Management
• Legal Documentation
• Basic Accounting
• Customer Relationship Management
• Interpersonal Skills
• Networking
• Strong proficiency with the use of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Leadership Skills
• Effective communication skills

Method of Application
If interested in this position please apply online at http://www.oandoplc.com/careers/.
Note you will be required to login
Deadline for all applications is Tuesday 15th February, 2011

Nigerian Airforce Recruitment Exercise 2011

Nigerian Airforce Recruitment Exercise 2011 For SSCE/GCE/NECO/NCE/OND Applicants

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Nationality: Applicant must be of Nigerian origin.
Age: Applicants must be between the ages of 17 and 22 years for non-tradesmen/women, 17 and 24 years for tradesmen/women by 31 December 2011.
Marital Status: All applicants must be single.

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

Nigerian Airforce Recruitment Exercise for Graduates/Post Graduates for Direct Short Service Commission Course 2011

APPLICATION GUIDELINES/DETAILS CLICK HERE

Portland Paints is Recruiting January 2011

We are a leading paints manufacturing company in Nigeria. Portland Paints. We are also into Construction & Renovation, Merchandising & Road Rehabilitation. We pride ourselves in recruiting best candidates with the right skills and work experience. We believe in engaging the best hands in the market place.

At a minimum, all candidates must possess the following:
Bsc/Higher National Diploma (HND), preference for higher educational qualifications.
Relevant work experience must have completed NYSC or exempted.
Work experience in a structured environment would be an added advantage.
Relevant professional qualification would be preferred
Good interpersonal skills
Good verbal and written communication skills.

Sales Executive
Head of Sales
Accountants
Email your CV To cv@portlandpaintsng.com

Account Supervisor wanted at PZ Cussons Ghana

PZ Cussons Ghana is recruiting for Account Supervisor

Position Title: Account Supervisor
Organization Name: Ghana Finance
Department Description

Role Purpose and Summary
To help reconcile major bank accounts assigned
Maintain up to date report on depot imprest
Principle Accountabilities
would be in charge of reconciling all accounts held with

- Ecobank Ghana Limited
- Intercontinental bank
- Standard Chartered bank

Job Context
Additional Details
would also be in charge of reconciling and posting depot imprest for Koforidua , Ho , Kumasi and Tamale into expense ledger

How To Apply
Apply through PZ Cussons website CLICK HERE

Rejoice Group of Companies recruits Graduates

REJOICE GROUP OF COMPANIES IS RECRUITING YOUNG AND TALENTED GRADUATES TO FILL THE FOLLOWING VACANCIES IN SOME OF THE SUBSIDIARIES.

A. REJOICE HOTEL: ONLY CANDIDATES LIVING IN SANGO/IJOKO AREA SHOULD APPLY

i) MANAGER: Minimum qualification HND in Hotel Management, Bus. Admin or any of the Social Sciences. Age: Between 35 qnd 45 years. Minimum of three years working experience as Hotel manager.
ii)ACCOUNTANT/AUDITOR: Minimum Qualification is HND in Accounting or Social Sciences with professional certificate. Must be Computer literate in Excel and Accounting Packages.
iii) Admin Officer: Minimum of OND in Business Admin or professional certificate in Personnel Management. Must be Computer literate
iv) Marketing Executives.
v) Chief Security Officers: Must be a retired Military Personnel not below the rank of a Seargeant or Police Officer not below the rank of an Inspector.

B. NEWSDIRECT COMMUNICATIONS

This is an online publication transforming into National Daily Newspaper publication. In this regard, we are looking for fearless and intelligent journalists and other professionals nationwide with reasonable working experience as:
i) Editor: Minimum of 7 years working experience as an Editor of a prominent newspaper.
ii) Line Editors: Minimum of 5 years working Experience in a Print Media.
iii) Reporters/Correspondent
iv) Page Planners/ Graphic Artist
v) Advert Executives
vi) Sales Executives
vii) Production Manager

REMUNERATION
Salaries are attractive and above industry standard.

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Send your application and CV to 34 Matanmi Aromobi Str, Blessing Estate, Gasline Ijoko road, Sango or by email to recruitments@newsdirectonline.com