The British Council connects people worldwide with learning opportunities and creative ideas from the UK and builds lasting relationships between the UK and other countries.
The British Council has 4 job vacancies that are available in major centres. These are open to UK and national staff with salaries paid in local currency.
They are looking for highly qualified individuals to fill these posts;
1. Centre Leader Abuja / Kano
2. Centre Leader Lagos / Port Harcourt
3. Professional Development Portfolio Manager
4. Assistant Comunication Manager
These are local positions with salaries paid in Naira
If you wish to apply for any of the posts, please complete the application form as requested. You will need to address the competencies in the Job description.
Deadline is 11th February, 2008
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SCUK is recruiting a Senior Advisor for Community Participation in Basic Education Programme.
Overview: In anticipation of an upcoming funding opportunity, Save the Children UK’s Programme in Nigeria is recruiting for a Senior Advisor for a community participation in basic education component of an overall educational support project which will be implemented in 3-4 Northern states.
Key Responsibilities: The SCUK Senior Advisor will assume overall responsibility for providing technical support to the design, strategy, and implementation of the community participation and social accountability elements of this project. This will comprise a strategy of mechanisms for increasing community participation in the management of local education structures through school-based management committees, information and awareness campaigns, and engagement with local government structures to improve education quality and access for excluded children. The Senior Advisor may also provide support for building capacity of partner civil society organisations, and liaising with other consortium partners.
Qualifications: At least ten years experience managing large-scale programmes covering multiple areas of intervention. Proven expertise in the basic education sector, in good governance, and in community development programmes that emphasize grassroots approaches and address gender equity and other issues of exclusion. Extensive experience in building capacity of local organisations, facilitating coordination with a wide variety of stakeholders, and building effective coalitions. Excellent oral and written communication skills, experience managing large budgets, managing staff teams, and excellent networking and interpersonal skills.
Apply: Send CV and a cover letter highlighting relevant experience and qualifications via email to Deanne Evans no later than 05 January 2008.
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is a global leader in the fight against illicit drugs and international crime.
UNODC is working with EFCC on a project that should be Promoting Ethics and Transparency in Business Transactions. They are seeking to recruit a National Project Coordinator.
Successful candidates should have an advanced university degree in political science, public policy, economies, business administration, law, international relations or any other relevant area of knowledge; At least five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in the management of technical cooperation project/s in the public or private sector.
Deadline for application is December 27, 2007.
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Axcis Recruitment UK is hiring a Principal for the British International School. This British Curriculum School is offering an excellent tax free salary with loads of benefits.
They require a candidate with a MA and at least 5 years experience managing a co-educational school to start in January- an earlier start date can be arranged.
Details of the compensation package are:
A monthly salary of 3,000 pounds sterling; Furnished accommodation in the school compound; A fully air-conditioned car with a resident driver …
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UNDP is recruiting a Finance Associate. The ideal candidate must have a University degree in Business or Public Administration or any other finance related field. 5 to 6 years of progressively responsible finance experience is required at the national or international level.
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.
Applicants are invited to send a cover letter illustrating their suitability for the above position against the listed qualifications/competencies/skills and detailed curriculum vitae, with names and addresses of three referees (including telephone and email address). Applications should be sent to this email address: hrrecruit.ng@undp.org
Deadline is 20th December 2007.
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