John Snow Inc (JSI) Nigeria Job Vacancy: Senior Logistics Advisor 2011

John Snow, Inc., and its nonprofit affiliate JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc., are public health research and consulting firms dedicated to improving the health of individuals and communities throughout the world.

JSI builds local capacity to address critical health problems, collaborating with local partners to assist countries, governments, communities, families, and individuals to develop their skills and identify solutions that meet their public health needs. Through management assistance, research and evaluation, education, and training, JSI works to enable agencies and health professionals to provide appropriate services in an effective and compassionate manner.

John Snow Inc (JSI) Nigeria is accepting applications for the position of Senior Logistics Advisor.

Job Title: Senior Logistics Advisor

Description:
The Partnership for Transforming Health Systems Phase II (PATHS2) is a 6 year program funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID). The goal of the program is to ensure that Nigerias own resources are used efficiently and effectively to achieve the MDGs and the program is designed to work with the FMOH/SMOH to improve the planning, financing and delivery of sustainable and replicable pro poor health services for common health problems in Nigeria. PATHS2 is currently working at Federal Level and in four states of Jigawa, Kano, Kaduna and Enugu. Initial engagement process has begun with Lagos State MOH and the program will ultimately expand to cover up to six states.

PATHS2 program has five key outputs:
1. Stewardship role for health at national level strengthened.
2. State Systems to support appropriate health services improved.
3. Delivery of and access to sustainable, appropriate health services and supplies improved.
4. Ability of citizens and civil society to increase the accountability and responsiveness of the health system improved.
5. Capacity of the citizens to make informed choices about prevention, treatment and care strengthened.

Ensuring sustainable and pro poor supply of health products will play a critical role in ensuring that PATHS2 achieve some components of these outputs. Federal Ministry of Health and its various agencies plays/ will play critical role in ensuring this by:

• enacting various policies, laws and regulations,
• ensuring that there are sufficient resources to meet the prioritized Nigerian need of health products,
• ensuring there is enough health product available within country to meet its current and future needs,
• ensuring that there exist efficient, effective and harmonized logistics and supply chain management system within country,
• ensuring there exists sufficient Human Resources with adequate capacity to manage health product supply chain system,
• ensuring there is efficient information system

RESPONSIBILITIES
The scope of work will involve working closely with the FMOH and agencies (NPHCDA, NAFDAC, etc.) and PATHS2 State-level logistics partner AXIOS Foundation as well as the JSI integrated supply chain support office. The Logistics Advisor will work under the supervision of the PATHS2 Technical Coordinator to do the following:

• Prepare workplan & budgets for the PATHS2 support to logistics and supply chain strengthening interventions by FMOH and agencies and state level state partners intended to achieve results as defined in the PATHS2 logframe.
• Work closely with other development partners and stakeholders working to support FMOH in the area of health product supply chain.
• Support or develop as required commodity security policies, including policies for essential medicines for PHC, reproductive health and family planning
• Work with government and PATHS2 partners to identify key weaknesses and to develop a state-by-state strategy for strengthening of targeted supply logistics activities (Supply, Storage, Transport, Inventory and Customer Service)
• Prepare terms of reference, job descriptions and budgets for international short term and long term consultants that will be required to support targeted supply chain logistics strengthening activities.
• Oversee the work of short term and long term logistics consultants hired to support FMOH and its agencies.
• Work closely with other PATHS2 technical leads, particularly Axios Foundation, and state counterparts to ensure coordinated approach e.g. with Health Financing, HR, M&E etc.
• Prepare quarterly progress reports for the Technical Coordinator against the PATHS2 logistics workplan for national-level activities.
• Support FMOH in developing and implementing their role in assuring the availability of essential health products to the poor. This may consist of following
• Support FMOH to conduct necessary assessment and gap analysis to identify areas of support.
• Work closely with FMOH and other stakeholders and support key partners to strengthen systems in identified areas of weakness.
• Document and disseminate lessons learned.
• Assure necessary technical assistance and support for the development and implementation of critical policies and systems designed to ensure a sustainable and pro poor health product supply.

Key Deliverables
The logistics advisor will assure preparation and delivery of the following documentation for logistics support activities:

• Strategy for national support and international short-term technical assistance to the PATHS2-supported states for the purpose of strengthening public sector medical supply chains.
• Annual Workplans and Budgets, Quarterly Mobilization Plans and Budgets.
• Monthly and Quarterly logistics report (to form part of PATHS2 report to DFID).
• SOW/TOR for international logistics consultants
• Presentations, briefings and other publication intended to disseminate findings and any lessons learned that strengthen both national and State policy making in the areas of supply chain management for health products and services.

Reporting
The Logistics Advisor will report to the PATHS2 Technical Coordinator for all work planning and project management-related issues. S/he will work in close coordination with the PATHS2 State-level logistics partner, AXIOS Foundation to assure that the international technical assistance as well any the national level activities are coordinated in terms of timing as well as being technically consistent. S/he will report to the JSI Country Director for administrative issues as well as for seeking technical guidance if/when required.

QUALIFICATIONS
JSI as a logistics partner of PATHS2 is engaged to provide the support at national level to strengthen health product logistics and supply chain. It is expected to hire a long term logistics advisor to work as member of PATHS2 team. The advisor will report to the PATHS2 Technical Coordinator for the PATHS2 Project and to the JSI Country Director.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate or graduate degree in pharmacy, public health, procurement, logistics, supply chain management or equivalent education or work experience.
• Senior-level experience in international public health supply chain management programs with particular experience in integrated logistics systems, forecasting, system design, and performance improvement.
• Proven experience managing rapidly growing public health programs, projects, and teams in a developing country context, with five (5) years or more senior management experience preferred.
• Experience in performance improvement and development of human capacity.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Demonstrated skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; familiarity with PipeLine, Quantimed, and/or other health supply chain management software a plus.
• Experience with donor-funded project management and financial procedures.
• Nigeria experience strongly preferred

Remuneration
Salary commensurate with experience.

Application Deadline
25th March, 2011

Method of Application
Interested candidates should submit their resumes and cover letters online
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Brunel Energy Jobs (2 Positions) Nigeria: Oil and Gas Vacancies (Port Harcourt)

Oil and Gas Vacancies in Onne, Port Harcourt: Brunel Energy recruits Stock Controller Assistant

Organisation

Job Description
Within the framework of the DW stock management team, the job holder performs and/or controls stock movements of Field operations, drilling and Completion materials within Company’s data system, and keeps clear records and documentation related to this activity, under the supervision of the Stock Management Superintendent.

The main ID system to be used is UNISUP (SAP application for all companies subsidiaries worldwide).
- Process stock issues for materials required by operations team, until physical handover to Logistics for delivery to field.
- Control materials receptions and movements performed by reception and warehouse personnel.
- Track materials returns from field or contractors, and perform relevant input in the data system: integration or reintegration, stock transfers, and issues to contractors when inspection, repair or assembly or tests are needed, in close coordination with Operations teams representatives.
- Perform periodical stock inventory control of materials stored at the warehouse, pipe yard or contractors facilities, issue reports and follow subsequent actions as instructed by his hierarchy.
- Follow materials storage conditions in coordination with Operations representatives and warehouse team, and initiate actions when inspection, repair and/or moving are needed.
- Participate to internal and external audits, and take necessary actions as instructed by his hierarchy, for tracking materials, searching related documentation and processing regularisations.
- Responsible for the promotion of Company safety, environment and quality policies and programs, and carry out HSE specific duties and responsibilities related to the job.

Job Requirements
A minimum of 3 years experience in the Oil and Gas industry, including knowledge of Drilling, Field operations, Maintenance, Logistics and Procurement activities.
A minimum of 3 years experience with SAP / Materials Management (MM module)
English fluent is mandatory, French is appreciated

Click Link To Apply
http://www.brunelenergy.net/job-details/?iVacancyID=34270%20

Brunel Energy: Head Of Umbilical Packages

Brunel Energy provides specialist personnel to the international oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation and construction industries. Our clients are predominantly major operating companies and international engineering or construction companies. Through a network of 35 offices in 5 continents (Europe, America, Asia, Africa and Australia) we currently second nearly 4,000 Technical Engineering Specialists to the largest multi-national Oil & Gas Companies and major EPC Contractors, through well established global supply agreements.

Organisation
Brunel Energy provides specialist personnel to the international oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation and construction industries. Our clients are predominantly major operating companies and international engineering or construction companies. Through a network of 35 offices in 5 continents (Europe, America, Asia, Africa and Australia) we currently second nearly 4,000 Technical Engineering Specialists to the largest multi-national Oil & Gas Companies and major EPC Contractors, through well established global supply agreements.

Job Description
Activities
Prior Contract Award will be responsible and accountable for Umbilicals Package CFT schedule. In particular:
- With assistance from corporate specialists, in charge to conduct and / or coordinate all technical and contractual negotiations with tenderers within project schedule to ensure timely placement of purchase order (all with due account for the local context and needed approval from local authorities) ;
- In charge to monitor and manage all tenderers technical queries and qualifications including COMPANY answers ;
- Responsible for ensuring requirements technical design dossier (Exhibit E) and contract scope of work (Exhibit A) are all fully understood and can be executed by selected bidder;
- Responsible for ensuring all agreed interfaces aspects related to the Umbilicals purchase (free issued COMPANY item to main UFR contractor) are duly taken into account ;
- providing support, as necessary, to DGM UFR Packages for reporting, meetings organisation and attendance with main UFR package tenderers and / or local authorities, follow-up of technical meeting actions (including for instance close-out of PTR, HAZID, HAZOP points).
- With support from corporate head office, organise (as need be) umbilicals fabrication sites visits and audits. Eventually preparing and issuing technical evaluation report for recommended tenderers inclusive of all necessary technical discussions with local authorities to justify selected bidders.
After Contract Award will be responsible and accountable for Umbilicals order delivery to the project technical requirements and schedule including eventual fitness for purpose. In particular he will have to :

- Ensure that all aspects of the contract are duly and timely taken into account by the Vendor ;
- Erganising and managing a dedicated small QC team to supervise the umbilicals fabrication at vendor’s fabrication site ;
- Monitor and manage engineering development (inclusive of management of changes such as request for deviations) ;
- evaluate and coordinate answers to Contractor technical queries and letters ;
- coordinating and consolidating the necessary technical feedback ;
- ensure interfaces requirements are accounted for by liaising regularly with the package Interface Leader ensuring the inter-discipline coordination ;- ensuring schedule and quality critical activities are all identified liaising and coordinating with its QC team to ensure adequate coverage
for these equipment.

Through all execution phases he will be supported in his tasks by a technical team of dedicated specialised / engineers mobilised to the package or by COMPANY corporate services. As part of his day-to-day tasks he will ensure the liaison and coordination of the project technical team.

Job Requirements

Necessary Profile

• Master of Science (MSc) in engineering that relates to industry at large and preferably to Petroleum industry activities (such as Metallurgy / Material Engineering – preferred – or Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering); certified copy of diploma with grade shall be provided;

His education will have been complemented by professional trainings during his past professional experience.
• The Service holder will have at least 10 years of technical experience in the industry (although preferably with practice of Oil & Gas industry for offshore and relating to the provisions of subsea equipment) as project or site engineer with responsibilities including small team management and construction / fabrication site experience; he will also have knowledge of international design codes / standards and will
Have already been exposed to follow-up of subsea equipment PO.
• The Service holder will be team orientated, will show good communication skills and will be results orientated with co-ordination skills.

Excellent English verbal and in written skills are requested

Click Link To Apply
http://www.brunelenergy.net/job-details/?iVacancyID=34272%20

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CONRECRUITS Management Trainees, Technical Trainees, Logistics/Procurement Officer E.T.C Job Vacancies (6 Positions) Jobs in Nigeria February 2011

Opportunity Overview

A new state of the art Aluminum packaging company located in Agbara, Ogun State has exciting employment opportunities for young and suitably qualified Nigerians. Successful candidates will be exposed to the best technology, training and reward available in the industry and will work in an environment that engenders creativity and performance. Preferred candidates must have had relevant experience, where required, in the Manufacturing sector.

Job Title Technical Trainees
Reference Number GIL001
Closing Date 11th February, 2011

Job Description:
The Role
• Candidates for this position must have minimum 1st degree, 2nd class upper or HND, Upper credit in Mechanical, Electrical/ Electronic/ Computer or Chemical Engineering and not older than 28 years on their next birthday.

Job Title Management Trainees
Reference Number GIL002
Closing Date 11th February, 2011

Job Description:
• Candidates for this position must possess minimum BSC/B.A, 2nd class upper in Social Sciences, Humanities or Accounting and not older than 28 years on their next birthday.

Job Title Materials Planner
Reference Number GIL003
Closing Date 11th February, 2011

Job Description:
• The position is responsible for the management of the materials and resource planning function to ensure that inventory is properly monitored and materials are available when required and will provide effective support to the production and management teams.
• The right candidate will be degree qualified in Accounting, Industrial Engineering or any related field, experienced in supply chain management in an ERP environment, preferably SAP and possess relevant professional qualifications/ affiliations.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience is required.

Job Title Logistics/Procurement Officer
Reference Number GIL004
Closing Date 11th February, 2011

Job Description:
• The person will provide support in the Planning, organizing and co-ordination of all supply chain activities.
• The right candidate must be degree qualified in Accounting, Procurement or Supply Chain Management with minimum 7 years experience in overseas material supplier management & coordination of customs clearance and release procedures. Must be comfortable in an ERP environment preferably SAP and have relevant professional qualifications/ affiliations.

Job Title Warehouse Controller
Reference Number GIL005
Closing Date 11th February, 2011

Job Description:
• The person will manage all warehouse activities, raw materials to finished goods and provide required support to the procurement, production and logistics teams.
• The right candidate for this position will be degree qualified in Accounting, Warehouse Management or Industrial Engineering with a minimum of 10 years experience in a similar capacity, proficient in ERP software usage preferably SAP and posses relevant professional qualifications/affiliations.

Job Title Experienced Chef/Cook
Reference Number GIL006
Closing Date 11th February, 2011

Job Description:
• The Candidate must be experienced in cooking Indian Cuisine and posses the ability to manage a team of other cooks. He/ She must be willing to relocate to the Agbara.

Click link to apply online

http://www.canrecruits.com/

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Bobo Food and Beverages Recruits (3 Positions) BSC /HND Job Vacancies: Jobs in Nigeria, January 2011- Ibadan, Ilorin, Ondo, Onitsha and Benin.

Bobo Food and Beverages Job Vacancy Recruitments 2011

Bobo Food and Beverages Ltd Vacancies
Bobo Food and Beverages Ltd is looking for qualified individuals to fill the positions below.
National Sales Manager: Ibadan, Ilorin, Ondo, Onitsha and Benin.
Requirements:
• Must have BSC /HND in Marketing with a Masters degree / professional qualification an added advantage
• 3-5 yrs experience on the same jobs in Nigeria in an FMCG company
• Should be between 30-40 yrs of age
• Excellent communication and leadership skill.
Assistant Procurement Manager (Female)
Requirements:
• Must have BSC /HND Purchasing and supply or other related fields
• Must have a minimum of 3 yrs experience on the same jobs in Nigeria
• Good negotiating and relationship skill
• Candidates should be fluent in speaking English and Igbo language
• Should be between 25-30 yrs of age

Production Supervisor
Requirements:
• Must have BSC /HND Food Science and Technology or Production Engineering
• Must have a minimum of 2-3 yrs experience in the same jobs in Nigeria
• Should be between 25-30 yrs of age
How to Apply:
Qualified applicants should apply to:
BOBO FOODS AND BEVERAGES LTD
Email: bobofoodbevhr@yahoo.com
Application, detailed CVs and photocopy of credentials must be received within two weeks from the date of this publication.

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Procurement Associate- Abuja Nigeria Jobs in United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Careers Recruitment: January 2011

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply. The remuneration packages for UNFPA staff members include a competitive net salary plus cost of living adjustment, housing allowance, home leave, health insurance and other benefits. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV status.UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is an international development agency that promotes the right of every woman, man and child to enjoy a life of health and equal opportunity. UNFPA supports countries in using population data for policies and programmes to reduce poverty and to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every birth is safe, every young person is free of HIV, and every girl and woman is treated with dignity and respect.

UNFPA - because everyone counts
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the leading UN organization in Reproductive Health and Population and Development, is recruiting personnel for the following position in Abuja:

Job Title: Procurement Associate

Type of Contract: FIXED TERM APPOINTMENT (FTA)
Post level: ICS 06
Duty Post: Abuja
Duration: One (1) Year (renewable but subject to satisfactory performance)

Duties And Responsibilities
The incumbent reports to and receives guidance and policy support from the Operations Manager
who leads the Nigeria Office that serves the procurement and contracting needs of their
geographical areas and ensuring that procurement and commercial considerations are fully taken
into account in country programmes. S/he coordinates procurement activities and processes in
accordance with the organization’s mandate, financial rules and regulation and procurement
procedures of the UNPFA. The contracting activities encompass procurement, contracting, and
contract management of institutional goods and services suppliers for UNFPA’s programs and for
external clients, which include, Developing Country Governments, donors, NGOs, and other UN
organizations as well as internal customers.

A. Contract Management
-Assist the Office Manger, contracts in the management of long-term agreements in
accordance with UNFPA rules and regulation, procedures, including:
-Review accuracy and completeness of specifications for good/services to be contracted;
-Undertake market research to include all potential good/services providers;
-Prepare and issue Requests for Quotations and Invitation to Bids;
-Evaluate quotations/offers and recommend suppliers as appropriate;
-Prepare submission/recommendation to the CAP and CRC if applicable;
- Develop and draft contracts for clearance by Programme Specialists / Operations
Manager and obtain approval from the Representative;
-Support in the issuing of contracts;
-Follow up on performance (details below);
-Maintain an accurate and updated list of all UNFPA long-term agreements with dates of
renewals.
Liaise with internal customers and suppliers; Investigate and follow up on any contractual
related problem/inquiry to ensure suppliers’ adequate performance and customers’
satisfaction.
Monitor the performance of LTA suppliers in reference to established Key Performance
Indicators. Provide prompt responses to follow up on any query submitted by other UNFPA
departments and/or clients whether directly involved or not.

B. Supplier Management
Undertake market research in order to evaluate potential new suppliers. Update new
suppliers in the Field Office list of “Approved suppliers”. Advice new suppliers as to
registration requirements and procedures. Register new suppliers in the ERP system.
Keep abreast of market trends and developments in purchasing related field. Maintain an
accurate and active supplier database in support of UNFPA procurement requirements.
Liaise with other United Nations agencies to obtain information of existing Long Term
Agreements and contracts to be able to utilize them in reference to UNFPA requirements.
Coordinate and administer the flow of vendor information in the ERP system and the United
Nations Global Market Place (UNGM), including evaluation of supplier registrations in
accordance with established criteria.

C. Procurement Tools Management
Coordinate and administer the information flow related to products and services available
through Long Term Agreement, including prices, terms and conditions, validity of contracts
and technical as well as logistical information in electronic form that may be available in the
office or for other relevant parties as required.
Monitor and maintain the UNFPA Nigeria internet site, making sure all information is up to
date. Liaise and coordinate with corresponding responsible branches in DMS in reference
to technical developments and enhancements to provide informative and accurate content.
Undertake other tasks and duties as required.

Required Competencies
Core competencies
ƒ Valuing diversity
ƒ Performance management
ƒ Developing people/fostering innovation and empowerment
ƒ Working in Teams
ƒ Communicating information and ideas/knowledge sharing
ƒ Integrity/commitment to mandate
ƒ Appropriate and transparent decision making
ƒ Results orientation and commitment to excellence
ƒ Self-management/emotional intelligence and conflict management/negotiating and
resolving disagreements

Functional Competencies
ƒ Business Acumen
ƒ Implementing management systems
ƒ Innovation and marketing of new approaches
ƒ Client orientation
ƒ Organizational awareness
ƒ Job knowledge/technical expertise

Qualification And Experience
The ideal candidate should
• Be a Nigerian national (Male or Female).
• Possess University degree in Business Administration and/or speciality in Procurement
and logistics or related field preferred.
ƒ Possess a minimum of 8 years of related work experience preferably in an international,
customer focused organization
ƒ Have knowledge of reproductive health related commodities and medical terminology an
asset
ƒ Have knowledge of legal and operational aspects of contract management useful
ƒ Have experience in international procurement and logistics management is desirable
ƒ Have the ability to analyze and utilize complicated data
ƒ Have an excellent organizational and time management skills
ƒ Have the ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with customers,
suppliers and colleagues
ƒ Have the ability to perform well under pressure and flexibility in handling unexpected work
assignments as and when necessary
ƒ Be service minded and have the ability to work in team
ƒ Possess good writing and communication skills.
ƒ Have good working knowledge of MS Office applications

Method Of Application
All applications should include functional e-mail addresses and mobile phone numbers, letter of
application and detailed curriculum vitae (CV), attached as one file in MS WORD format only.
Applications should be addressed to The UNFPA Resident Representative, Abuja and
forwarded to e-mail addresses – vacancypdu.ng@unfpa.org latest by 27 January, 2011 and
clearly marked “Procurement Associate – ICS 06”
Please note that UNFPA will respond only to those applicants in whom it has a further
interest. Kindly also note that ONLY applications sent by e-mail will be accepted. Qualified
women are encouraged to apply.
*UNFPA reserves the right to appoint at the indicated or lower level and prior to the closing
date.
UNFPA – Because everyone counts
KINDLY NOTE THAT ONLY APPLICATIONS SENT BY E-MAIL WILL BE ACCEPTED.

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