Web Developer and Designer Needed at The Democratic Governance for Development (DGD)

  The Democratic Governance for Development (DGD) Project II is a joint donor-funded project with the overall aim of: strengthening the democratic character of Nigerian political processes; and promoting outcomes that consolidate and advance democratic governance and accountability to achieve the country’s stated development priorities and goals specified in the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) and the Country Programme Action Plan (CPAP).

 

Job Title: Consultancy to Redesign and Update The DGD Project Website

Location : Abuja, NIGERIA

Type of Contract : Individual Contract

Post Level : National Consultant

Languages Required: English  

Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 15-Jul-2012

Duration of Initial Contract : 1 Month

Expected Duration of Assignment : 12 Months

Background

The European Commission, the UK Department for International Development, Canadian International Development Agency and and UNDP contribute to this fund. The 2011 general elections, which were widely acclaimed as the most credible, transparent and peaceful elections since the country returned to civil rule in 1999, present a new opportunity for continued donor support to Nigeria’s democratic consolidation and efforts to strengthen key institutions such as the Electoral Management Bodies, National Assembly, Political Parties, Civil Society, and the Media. Among the key priorities for such support are strengthening continued reform and capacity building for key democratic institutions, especially during the pre-election period, to equip them for the 2015 elections.

 

DGD II  consists of 4 components: 

1. Promoting Credible, Transparent and Sustainable Electoral Processes;
2. Improving the Democratic Quality of Political Engagement; 
3. Enhancing Participation by Women, Youth and other Marginalized groups; 
4. Strengthening Channels of Civic Engagement.

In line with the new directions for the project, the project intends to redesign its existing website to  encompass  interactivity, speed, quality design, logic, innovation, relevance, and accessibility.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of key functions:

• To redesign DGD website to make it more user-friendly, interractive and innovative;
• Train DGD technical and non-technical staff on updating the website;
• To introduce innovative services such as RSS, podcasting, user comment, etc.
• To streamline content creation and boost author productivity;
• To create an effective search engine;
• Review and adapt website features (on a quarterly basis or when required) to ensure current applications and softwares are in place for easier navigation

Expected Results/Impact:

• Improved communication and information sharing with DGD stakeholders;
• Utilize the opportunities created by social media to better improve the capability of the website as an e-repository of DGD publications and results

Scope of Work:

The Website will include:

• Information about the DGD project;
• Publications and newsletters produced by the project;
• Events Calendar/Upcoming events;
• Updates on DGD activities;
• Links with DGD International partners and relevant institutions including INEC;
• Photo gallery;
• Site Map;
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ);
• Feedback.

Competencies

Experience: 

Required Skills and Competencies

• Extensive web development, hosting and maintenance expertise and experience;
• Extensive electronic communications expertise and experience;
• Extensive content management expertise and experience;
• Ability to facilitate and manage required processes;
• Ability to provide required software and technological solutions;
• Excellent writing and communication skills;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Experience working on development communication related projects

Language Requirements: 

• Strong skills in written communications in English;
• Excellent spoken English is also required.

Required Skills and Experience

• A degree in Computer or Information Science  or a Communication or Social Science related subject with at least 5 years practical knowledge and cognate experience in Website design.

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.

Vacancy, Jobs in Ibadan Oyo State, Lagos and Ogun Statesin Soth Weast Nigeria

  A reputable company in the FCMG industry invites application from suitably qualified candidates in the following area.

 

Job Title: Area Sales Officers

Location: Lagos, Ogun States

 

Job Description

• The Area Sales Officer will promote, sell and secure orders from existing and prospective customers through a relationship based approach.
• The Area sales officers would be expected to be knowledgeable enough about the products and other sales services in order to demonstrate them to existing or potential customers and assist them in making repeat purchase decision and achieving sales target according to sales budget and forecast.
• The Area Sales Officer will also assist the commercial manager in monitoring and implementing the company's overall commercial strategy.

 

Minimum Qualification

• B.Sc/HND Marketing, Business Administration or equivalent

Required Skills

• Candidate must posses excellent communications skills, 
• be a result oriented and self driver
• good interpersonal skills
• must be computer literate
• a highly motivated individual
• honest and trust worthy
• ability to set and surpass targets and have good competence in credit analysis

 

Method of Application

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Federal Polytechnic Nekede Calling for Students

  All candidates who obtained a score of 160 and above in the 2012/2013 UTME Examination conducted by JAMB and Chose The Federal Polytechnic Nekede as their First and/or Second Choice Institution and those who applied for admission into the Higher National Diploma (Morning) that Sale of Forms online for the Post-UTME and HND (Morning) Admission Screening Test commenced today, Monday, 11th June, 2012.

 

Method of Application

Eligible candidates for the Post-UTME/HND Screening are required to obtain their forms from any branch of the prescribed banks nationwide at a fee of N1,000 (one thousand Naira) only.

 

Participating banks that sale the forms

1. Fidelity Bank PLC Nekede-AC. No. 4110009105

2. First City Monumental Bank -AC No. 0286043053

3. United Bank for Africa -AC No. 1015498529

4. Zenith Bank PLC -AC No. 1012654137

 

Candidates should complete registration forms online at www.federalpolynekede.net on or before June 29th, 2012.

 

DATE FOR POST-UTME SCREENING

1. ENGINEERING/SCIENCES: The screening exercise for ND (Engineering/Sciences) will take place on Thursday 5th, July, 2012.

2. BUSINESS: The screening exercise for ND (Business) will take place on Saturday, 7th July, 2012

 

DATE FOR HND (MORNING) SCREENING

Both Science and Business Screening will take place on Friday, 6th July, 2012.

Local Security Assistant needed iall UNDP Offices in Kano, Kaduna, Yobe, Bauchi, Adamawa, Plateau, Kastina, Zanfara, Nasarawa, Nihaer and all other Northern States

Job Title: Local Security Assistant

Location : Bauchi

Type of Contract : FTA Local

Post Level : GS-6

Languages Required : English  

Starting Date :(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 03-Sep-2012

Duration of Initial Contract : Initial period of one year

Background

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Chief Security Adviser (CSA), Security Adviser (SA),the Field Security Coordination Officer (FSCO) or the Area Security Coordinator (ASC), the Local Security Assistant assists in the implementation of security operations and all matters relating to the management of safety and security for UN personnel in the country or in the region of assignment.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of key functions:

• Assists CSA/SA/FSCO/ASC in collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the security situation in the country;
• Assists in maintaining the Security Plan, including updating staff lists;
• Supports the CSA/SA/FSCO/ASC with the assessment of Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS) for the duty station;
• Assists in reporting security incidents affecting UN staff, offices and assets;
• Organizes and delivers training courses on security awareness and preparedness;
• Assists in ensuring residential (Minimum Operating Residential Security Standards – MORSS)and office safety, and security preparedness;
• Provides general administrative assistance to the CSA/SA/FSCO/ASC.

1.  Assists the CSA/SA/FSCO/ASC in collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the security situation in the country:

• Liaises and coordinates, as appropriate, with the host government security organizations and/or personnel, including national and local provincial authorities, military, and police officers, as well as non-governmental organizations and other non-State actors in the area of operation;
• Helps to assess the security situation at the duty station and ensures adequate gathering and verification of security information that may be required for a proper analysis of the situation by the CSA/SA/FSCO/ASC;
• Communicates information on security to the heads of United Nations agencies and provides host country security advice to UNDSS in the absence of the SA, as required;
• Maintains regular contacts with Security Focal Points of UN agencies;
• May be requested to provide technical assistance at SMT meetings, in the absence of the CSA/SA/FSCO/ASC.

 

2.  Assists in maintaining the Security Plan, including updating staff lists:

• Helps in the preparation and review of the UN Security Plan;
• Supports actions during the implementation of the Security Plan, as required.

 

3.  Assists the CSA/SA/FSCO/ASC in monitoring compliance with Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS) established for the duty station.  Also assists with the compilation of data required for the MOSS Self-Assessment Programme.

 

4.  Assists in reporting security incidents affecting UN staff, offices and assets, and assists in the preparation of security reports, such as the Security Incident Report, the Security Assessments and the Quarterly Incident Report.

 

5.  Provides support in organizing and conducting training courses on security awareness and preparedness, and providing security orientation to newly assigned staff members. Conducts security briefings, as required.

 

6.  Provides general administrative assistance to the CSA/SA/ASC:

• Maintains routine and confidential correspondence files/documents;
• Maintains a database on contact details in relation to host country security authorities;
• Arranges appointments, receives visitors, places and screens telephone calls and answers queries with discretion, and takes minutes and/or notes at meetings.

 

7.  Performs other security-related tasks assigned by the CSA/SA/ASC:

• Conducts security evaluations and provides advice on security measures for the residences (Minimum Operating Residential Security Standards - MORSS) of UN staff, as well as on latest trends and threats to staff safety and security;
• Establishes and maintains warden system and keeps update of information related to UN offices and residences;
• Administers a pass and ID system;
• Maintains liaison with commercial companies used for UN security at offices and residences, in order to ensure the effective and efficient use of the guard force.

 

Competencies

• Commitment to the ideals of the United Nations Charter and the Organization’s core values – Professionalism, Integrity and Respect for Diversity;
• Planning and Organizing: Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor his/her own work plan with minimum supervision. Ability to work under pressure or in crisis situations. Availability to travel within the area of responsibility;
• Creativity: Ability to actively seek to improve services, offer new and different options to solve problems/meet client needs, and promote and persuade others to consider new ideas;
• Teamwork: Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to listen and work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
• Communication: Proven and sustained communication (verbal and written) skills

Required Skills and Experience

Education:    

• Secondary school with security training/ qualifications or military / police academy qualifications;
• First University Degree with security training and certifications is desirable, but not a requirement.

Experience:    

• 5-7 years experience in security, preferably in the military or police context or related field of work. Prior experience with the UN system or an international NGO is desirable

Language Requirements:  

• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential;
• Fluency in any of the major languages spoken in the part of the country for which application is being made- Enugu, Bauchi or Maiduguri.

Other Skills and Requirements:    

• Knowledge of HF and VHF radio operation;
• Experience in diplomatic security, protection and intelligence considered an asset;
• Knowledge of host country safety codes;
• Solid computers skills (MS Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint);
• Possession of a valid driver’s license;
• A minimum of three years’ driving experience;
• Ability to travel;
• Physically fit.

Method of Application

Interested Candidates should apply online through the website by clicking on the Apply button below. The system will prompt you to upload a CV on the next page.

 

Please note that instead of a CV you're required to download the UNDP Personnel History Form (P11) from the following link  http://sas.undp.org/Documents/P11_Personal_history_form.doc  Complete it and upload when prompted.

 

Applications without a fully completed P11 form will not be considered. Only applicants that are shortlisted will be contacted.

 

The system will only allow for one attachment.

The UN  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.

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.

Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida University, Lapai Invitation

  This is to invite all candidates who chose Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida University, Lapai, as their Most Preferred Institution (First Choice) in the 2012 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and scored as follows:

i) 180 and above for Applied and Natural Science Courses (including Agriculture);

ii) 190 and above for Education and Arts Courses;

iii) 200 and above for Management and Social Science Courses; and

iv) Direct Entry Candidates who have Upper Credit or its equivalent to log-on to our portal (www.ibbu.edu.ng) for verification of their UTME or NCE/Diploma/IJMB and O’Level Results (i.e. WAEC, NECO, NABTEB and Teacher Grade Two) online. 

 

All eligible candidates are therefore required to visit www.ibbu.edu.ng for the exercise from 25th June to 9th July, 2012. The online screening exercise is in two stages as indicated below:

 

First Stage: Candidates are required to enter their JAMB Registration Numbers to confirm if they are eligible. An eligible candidate will print out an acknowledgement/ confirmation slip which contains his/her JAMB registration number and the following relevant information. 

 

i. Bank: UBA - Account Name: IBBUL Post UTME Screening - Account Number: 1015629750

ii. Bank: First Bank - Account Name: IBBUL Post UTME Screening - Account Number: 2018225174

iii. Bank: Access Bank - Account Name: IBBUL Post UTME Screening - Account Number: 0054643787

 

Candidates are to proceed to make payment to any of the Banks listed above, the sum of Three Thousand, Five Hundred Naira (N3,500:00) only for single sitting of O’/A’ Level Results and Five Thousand Naira (N5,000:00) only for candidates who combine two O’ Level Results. 

 

Second Stage: - Candidates who have completed the first stage of the screening should proceed to the second stage after 24 hours of making the stipulated payment by logging in their JAMB Registration number, teller number and O’/A’ Level results. Candidates are advised to correctly input their results.

 

NOTE: Candidates will be eligible for admission based on the following:

i. Authentication of their O’/A’ Level results by the University.

ii. Must have applied to IBB University, Lapai as Most Preferred (First Choice). Therefore those who made IBBU second choice need not register for the Screening Exercise.

iii. Course applied for is offered by the University.

iv. Must have the appropriate credits in subject combination of the Course applied for including English and Mathematics.

v. The University has an NUC approved carrying capacity of only 1,400. Therefore, relative merit will be strictly applied in the context of the quality of O’/A’ Level Results and UTME Score.

 

The University does not intend to conduct Post UTME Examination. The policy is rather to confirm and authenticate the credentials of candidates before admission. Arrangements have been concluded with all Examination Bodies to verify all candidates’ results.