JOB AT BRITISH COUNCIL, WEDNESDAY 24, AUGUST 2011

Aug 24, 2011

NIGERIA – ARTS MANAGER
The British Council in Nigeria is looking for a qualified individual to fill the post of ‘Arts Manager’.
JOB AIM:
To work with the BC senior team in Nigeria to deliver programmes, audiences and partnerships which contribute to the British Council’s cultural relations programme through the arts and creative industries.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain and expand knowledge of the Nigerian arts sector
Develop relationships with key practitioners and organisations
Provide market intelligence and information
Develop art projects. www.nigerianbestforum.com
Manage agreed budgets to British Council standards
ESSENTIAL SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE
Up-to-date knowledge of the Nigerian/African/UK arts and creative sectors with a broad network of contacts
Ability to make artistic judgements on new work. www.nigerianbestforum.com
An understanding of the educational, developmental and creative industry opportunities of the arts
Three years of experience in Nigeria’s arts sector, ideally with international links
A bachelor’s degree
ESSENTIAL BEHAVIOURS:
Connecting with others
Working together
Being accountable
HOW TO APPLY
Read through the role profile (http://www.britishcouncil.org/africa-ng-arts-manager-rp.doc) and behaviours document (http://www.britishcouncil.org/africa-britishcouncil-job-behaviours.pdf). Download and complete the application form (http://www.britishcouncil.org/africa-external-application-form.doc).
Completed application forms should be submitted via email to Fposts@ng.britishcouncil.org with subject “Application for the job of Arts Manager” on 2 September 2011.
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted. We do not accept CV’s, handwritten applications or expressions of interest.

BRITISH COUNCIL URGENT VACANCY, WEDNESDAY 24, AUGUST 2011

NIGERIA – CUSTOMER SERVICES OFFICER
The British Council in Nigeria is looking for a qualified individual to fill the post of ‘Customer Services Officer’.
JOB AIM:
To support the achievement of country plan objectives in Abuja and all Nigeria by delivering customer services. To maintain them at the highest professional standards as set out in the British Council’s EQS (Examination Quality Standards) and by the IELTS Partners.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Front desk, visitors, phone and email enquiries
Collect payments, issue receipts and balance reconciliations on the system
Handle comments, complaints and feedback. www.nigerianbestforum.com
Support the Exams Team in the delivery of exams, workshops, seminars
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Experience in dealing with customers and enquiries in a service environment.
Microsoft Office and Excel
ESSENTIAL BEHAVIOURS:
Connecting with others
Working together
Making it happen
HOW TO APPLY
Read through the role profile (http://www.britishcouncil.org/africa-ng-customer-services-officer-rp.doc) and behaviours document (http://www.britishcouncil.org/africa-britishcouncil-job-behaviours.pdf). Download and complete the application form (http://www.britishcouncil.org/africa-external-application-form.doc).
Completed application forms should be submitted via email to Hposts@ng.britishcouncil.org with subject “Application for the job of Customer Services Officer” on 2 September 2011.
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted. We do not accept CV’s, handwritten applications or expressions of interest.

VACANCY FOR NATIONAL PROGRAMME OFFICER AT UNESCO

The United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is recruiting personnel for the following position in Abuja

Job Title: National Programme Officer/ Education (3 positions)

Type of Contract: Service Contract

Post level: NOA

Duration: One (1) year renewable subject to satisfactory performance

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the guidance and Supervision of the Programme Specialist in Education, the National Programme Officer/Education for the Revitalizing Adult and Youth literacy Programme in Nigeria.

1. Effectively participate in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Revitalizing Adult and Youth Literacy Programme in Nigeria 2011-2014, including field missions,

2. Prepare quality work plans, mission plans. progress and final reports, briefs and presentations required for the successful and timely implementation or the programme,

3. Ensure effective coordination of programme activities through regular consultation and collaboration With relevant stakeholders and partners.

4. Effectively and timely organize programme-related workshops, seminars, field missions, study tours as per given deadlines and will' strict adherence to UNESCO rules, procedures, and norms.

5. Support the day-to-day operations of the UNESCO Abuja Office and support the Education Unit with routine communication and consultation with relevant officials at federal and state levels.

6. Keep abreast with national development programmes and trends with a view to identifying. organizing and analyzing relevant information to underpin the implementation and monitoring of [he Revitalizing Adult and Youth Literacy Programme in Nigeria.

7. Perform any other duty deemed necessary by the Director of the Office

Minimum Qualifications Required:

The ideal candidates should posses

1. Advanced university degree (Master or equivalent) in education.

2. 5 to 10 years of work experience in the fled of education at national level Experience in and familiarity with the work of tile United Nations, multilateral or bilateral organizations will be an asset

3. Ability to think and plan strategically and to work effectively with teams,

4. Excellent communication and report writing skills.

5. Excellent knowledge of English (oral and written), A brief written test may be used in the evaluation of candidates.

Method of Application

All applications should include functional e-mail addresses and mobile phone numbers, letter of application and detailed curriculum vitae with copy of degrees. Application should be addressed in a sealed envelope to the Director and Representative UNESCO Abuja and clearly marked" NPO/EOUCATION LITERACY PROJECT",

Application Deadline: 31st August, 2011

VACANCY AT CBN FOT TEAM LEADER.PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION OFFICE

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and other stakeholders, has concluded the design of a revolutionary programme to transform agricultural lending in Nigeria. Known as the Nigeria Incentive-based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL), the programme is aimed at de-risking lending to the entire agricultural value chain in Nigeria.

Job Title: Team Lead, Project Implementation Office (PIO) (Ref: CBN/NIRSAL/JOBADV/01)

The Job:

i. The implementation strategy of NIRSAI requires the Team Lead, Project Implementation Office (PIO), to drive the establishment of NIRSAL’s five pillars which include, risk sharing, bank incentive, insurance, technical assistance and agricultural bank rating components as well as the engagement of key stakeholders and partners.

ii. The Team Lead who will be expected to conclude the assignment in six (6) months will report to NIRSAL’s High Level Management Committee comprising the CBN, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Ministry of Water Resources, the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), the Banker’s Committee and a representative of the agribusiness community.

iii. The person will be required to manage an impact focused team of six to eight members with project management, problem-solving and leadership skills and work with partners who are committed to quickly delivering concrete results on NIRSAL.

iv. The Team Lead will coordinate NIRSAL’s implementation preparatory plan and stakeholder engagement process to ensure that defined milestones are achieved.

v. He/She will be charged with the engagement of State Governments, banks, farmers, processors, and other agricultural value chain operators and negotiating their buy in and support throughout the implementation preparation phase of NIRSAL.

vi. The Team Lead will monitor progress by establishing a tracking mechanism to ensure that activities are performed as planned.

vii. He/She will have the responsibility for establishing a firms foundation for the take-off of NIRSAL by identifying, analyzing and pre-empting challenges and resolving same promptly.

viii. The Team Lead will be responsible for the establishment of the Non-Bank Financial Institution (NBFI) that will ultimately implement and drive NIRSAL.

ix. He/She will prepare regular reports to the CBN and NIRSAL’ High Level Management Committee and act on their decisions.

Skills and Competencies

Capabilities:

The prospective applicant should be able to:

- Think strategically, identify opportunities, and link initiatives to broader NIRSAL business strategy and value.

- Effectively solve problems, drawing on sound business judgment and strong analytical skills

- Ensure quality control and analytical rigour

- Coach, train, mentor and influence people or good team norms and high performance

- Communicate effectively, quickly, build relationships.

- Be a good process and turn-around time manager.

Experience:

The applicant must be

- A top team player with the ability effectively drive the NIRSAL process.

- A person with a least 10 years cognate experience in agricultural value chain business or similar projects in a financial/ development institution, of which 5 years should at senior management level.

Personal Attributes

The prospective applicant must be

- Exceptionally inspirational with high energy to drive change.

- Courageous and persistence

- Innovative, proactive and resilient.

Academic Qualifications

The prospective applicant must be

- At least a good first degree in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Banking, Finance, Business Administration or other related Management Sciences.

- A higher degree and/or a recognized project management professional certificate will be an added advantage.

Method of Application

Send Applications to

Director

Development Finance Department

Central Bank of Nigeria

Central Business District, Abuja.

On or before 30th August 2011