GAS EXPERT,CHEIF OPERATING OFFICER/TECHNICAL ADVISOR TO EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN VACANCIES AT AN INDIGENOUS OIL & GAS MARKETING COMPANY

An indigenous oil and gas marketing company has vacancy for the positions below:
(1)Position: Gas Expert Ref: GE 001
Duties
Provide technical support for thorough understanding of the gas sector
Advise the CEO and Board of Directors on all aspects of transmission and distribution of natural and liquefied natural gas
Primary to help the company build capacity in gas distribution
Qualifications and Skills
B. Eng or B.Sc degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting or Law
Must be a member of COREN
M.Sc in Energy Studies(Oil & Gas) preferably
Must possess strong management, leadership and communication skills
Ability to lead a team in multicultural environment and ensure good client communication
Fluency in written and spoken English is essential
Demonstrate strong analytical skis, excellent strategic planning, project management and report writing skills Experiences
Demonstrate at least 10 years of professional working experience, with at least 5 years in a gas company
Experience of developing and analyzing business plans relating to the oil & gas industry with special focus on the gas sector
If an expatriate, must have experience of working with various levels of government in transition and developing economies especially in Africa
Knowledge and familiarity with local and international policies and directive pertaining to energy would be highly desirable
Demonstrate a clear understanding of regulatory issues in the area of gas
Demonstrate an understanding of accounting and financial systems of the gas sector and show management experience in analyzing gas trends
Full knowledge of the Gas Development plan is important
Must not more than 35 years
(2)Position:Chief Operating Officer/Technical Advisor to Executive Chairman Ref: TA 002
Job Overview
The COO shall be responsible for driving the performance of the company’s business as dictated by the overall strategy agreed by the Board of the Company; maintaining an on-going dialogue with the Executive Chairman and non-executive directors. He shall report directly to the Executive Chairman
Responsibilities
Leadership
Build and lead an effective and cohesive executive management with effective succession planning
Evaluate and chair the executive management team
Represent the company during meetings with government officials, regulatory authorities, the media shareholders and general public
Strategy
Manage the creation of an appropriate vision and long term strategy for the company to be agreed by the board
Develop and put in place strategic operating plans and budget for each business unit and central functions that reflect the longer term objectives and priorities of the board
Communicate and implement the group’s strategy as agreed by the board
Operations and Control
Establish an appropriate structure for the group and its management
Ensure that appropriate and satisfactory systems are in place for monitoring group performance against plans and budgets
Put in place effective system of control throughout the group covering financial and non financial controls
Ensure the company and its businesses comply with all applicable legal and regulatory requirement as well as best practice, Also that appropriate standard of conduct are complied with
Communication and reporting
Liaise with and keep Executive Chairman and the Board informed of the operations of the company’s businesses
Responsible for all corporate communication and carry out effective programmes on investor relations
Ensure that a system is in place for effective communication with executive management team and other employees
Provide appropriate and satisfactory system for financial management reporting on monthly basis
Qualification & Skills
Must be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified
Vast knowledge in the Oil & Gas industry
Bachelor Degree, MBA or Masters in Quantitative areas from top academic institution preferable At least 10 years experience in Oil & Gas industry and not less than 5 years working in similar role
Sound written & verbal communication with excellent interpersonal skills
Must not be more than 40 years old.
How to Apply
All applications and CV should be emailed to: gasrecuitment@yahoo.com
Application deadline: 22nd March 2011.

INTERNATIONAL CALLING CARD MANAGER,HEAD TECHNICAL,LEGAL ADVISER VACANCIES AT GLOBACOM LIMITED

Globalcom Limited is Nigeria’s second National Operator providing GSM, Fixed Broadband and Gateway services with subsidiaries in Nigeria, Republic of Benin, Ghana and other West African countries. We have just launched the commercial services of Glo 1 submarine cable. It’s the only direct undersea cable from London to Lagos, and 13 other African countries, with a dedicated link to America. All connecting seamlessly into Glo’s 10,000 kilometres of fibre-optic backbone throughout Nigeria. In fact, Glo 1 has created the only completely end to end communications network in the region.
With Points of Presence (POP) in the UK, Hong Kong, USA and Virtual POPs in France and Germany, Glo Gateway services manage roaming connections, voice and data traffic both in the local and international markets.
The company needs capable professionals who can fill various positions in Glo Gateway. The positions attract internationally competitive remuneration.
(1)Position: International Calling Card Manager
REF: ICCM
Qualifications:
Relevant university degree are required
A degree in Economics, Marketing or Business related discipline is preferred.
Relevant post graduate or professional qualification will be an added advantage.
Experience
11-14 years cognate experience with a minimum of 3 years in handling international calling cards,
Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint and MS Access.
Responsibilities
Launch and manage international calling card and top up products globally.
Business terms negotiations (commercial, operational & legal)
Product development & management (calling card, top up etc) Sack end liaisons (Platform support interfacing)
Business development / entry of Glo products in Nigerian immigrant communities in USA, Canada, UK, France, Italy, Germany, Spain etc.
Develop sales plan and supervise deployment in new markets.
(2)Position: Head, Technical
REF: THG
Qualifications:
Relevant university degree are required
A degree in Electrical/Electronics or Telecommunications Engineering is preferred,
Relevant post graduate or professional qualification will be an added advantage.
Experience
15-18 years of experience with a minimum of 3 years in a senior technical position for an international voice wholesale/ retail business.
Good exposure in managing VSAT network and operations.
Good working knowledge on high end Cisco/Juniper Routers, digital cross connect equipment compression equipment, international engineering and signaling protocol,
Responsibilities
Evaluate, plan, design and commission of International Gateways for establishing connectivity with international carriers and POte.
Build POPs as needed,
Design systems architecture, network deployment and network capacity management/forecasting.
Work in close co-ordination with networking planning, business planning and account managers for launch of new services with most cost effective solutions as per business plan.
Manage international roaming with various international service providers / STPs / Roaming Hubs,
Handle disaster recovery during network collapse by effectively re-routing the traffic over alternate paths.
(3)Position: Legal Counsel
REF: LC
Qualifications
Bachelor of Law Degree from a recognized university.
Call to Bar Certificate,
Post graduate degree will be an added advantage,
Experience
Minimum of 10 years post call to bar experience.
Experience in cross border transactions,
Experience In a multinational environment and/or taxation related issues would be an advantage.
Responsibilities
Draft various legal documents required for managing relationship with global carriers, domestic carriers, calling card operators and mobile virtual network enabler for business related to voice interconnect, top up cards, internet leased lines and international private leased circuits.
Support roaming team on designing roaming documents like IR21, deviations, etc,
Design and document the purchase orders, memorandum of understanding (MOU), service level agreements (SLA) etc. for vendors and systems integrators.
Support sales and network teams for agreements related to mutual contracts on swaps and barter programs for internet leased lines and international private leased circuits.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should e-mail their resume (quoting the relevant references for the vacancy; with a passport photograph if possible, on or before 11th January, 2011 to: globacom.job@gloworld.com
Please note that failure to quote your Reference Number will make your application invalid. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

FRESH GRADUATE TRAINEE VACANCIES AT NIGERIAN NATIONAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION (NNPC)

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is the National Oil Company of Nigeria and a major player in the Nigerian and International Oil and Gas Industry. Its operations span across the complete Oil and Gas Value Chain covering, upstream, midstream and downstream sectors.
As part of our efforts in repositioning the Corporation for the future and providing a strategic springboard to maximize the benefits accruable to Nigeria and Nigerians from the Oil and Gas Industry and the expected transformation of the Nigerian Petroleum Industry, we are looking to bring on board versatile and ambitious young graduates and experienced professionals driven by excellence and commitment to value creation.
Successful candidates can look forward to a challenging, culturally diverse and team-based workplace. This is in addition to exceptional development opportunities and competitive total reward package offered by the Corporation.
Position: Graduate Trainees (Reference No: GT01)
The role:
- Undergo the Foundation Skills Training Program and the Initial Professional Development
Program,
- Work as part of a team, learning and contributing to the achievement of business goals and
departmental bottom line.
- Develop into a well rounded technical professional within 3-5 years.
The ideal candidate profile:
Candidates should posses a Bachelors Degree with a minimum of second class upper in the following areas:
Sciences: Geology, Geophysics, Computer Science, Physics, Surveying and Mathematics.
Engineering: Petroleum, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Civil, Environmental, Marine and Computer Engineering, etc.
Business/Finance: Business Administration, Accounting, Banking and Finance, Insurance, Actuarial Science, etc.
Social Sciences/Humanities: Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Human Resources, Political Science, Philosophy, Mass Communications, English, History, etc.
Law: Law
Medical and Health Sciences: Pharmacy, Radiography, Laboratory Science, Dentistry, Occupational Health, and Nursing
- Candidates must have graduated in the last 5 years and must not be more than 29 years by December, 2010.
- Candidates must have completed the mandatory NYSC program by March 2011.
- Good leadership, verbal and written communication and computer skills.
- Must be a team player with good Interpersonal skills and have ability to do well in a multi discipline and culturally diverse workplace.
How to Apply
If you meet the requirements for the above positions and are interested in pursuing a career with NNPC, please log onto
recruitment.nnpcgroup.com
To complete the online application form and upload your CV and credentials,
Please note the following:
Access to website and application is free of charge
No paper application will be accepted.
Applicants are to submit only 1 application as multiple applications may result in disqualification.
NNPC will not be responsible for application submitted on any website outside that stated above.
All application closes 31st December, 2010
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

PROFESSIONALS VACANCIES AT SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (SEC)

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is the apex regulator of the capital market in Nigeria. Our mission is to regulate a capital market that is dynamic, fair, transparent and efficient, to contribute to the nation’s economic development.
The commission is seeking to recruit highly qualified, experienced and motivated individuals, who demonstrate a commitment to self development, supported by academic success, professional achievement, and potential for leadership into its Young Professionals Programme (YPP).
Position: Professionals
Requirements:
- Candidates must possess Bachelors’ degree (or equivalent) minimum of 2 .1. , Masters and/or
PhD , NYSC Discharge Certificate.
- Specialization in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Law, Statistics, IT, or Risk Management
- Possess between zero (0) to five (5) years relevant professional experience, or continued
academic study at the doctoral level
- Display interest, commitment and knowledge about the Nigerian and other capital markets
- Be a self starter
Skills:
- Professional disposition and IT appreciation and application skills
- Problem solving, analytical, and strong, reporting skills.
- Detail oriented, excellent team work and interpersonal skills
- Good communication and relationship management skills
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is an equal opportunity employer of labour, therefore all qualified Nigerians are encouraged to apply.
How to apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply on-line on or before 20th December, 2010 at www.phillipsoutsourcing.net/vacancies
Application deadline:20th Decenmber,2010

JIGAWA STATE POLYTECHNIC:LECTURER II (ENGLISH,ECONOMICS,LAW AND ACCOUNTING)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill in the vacancies below in Jigawa State Polytechnic.
(1) Position: Lecturer II HATISS 9 (Accounting/English)Responsibilities:
- Lecturing of specific subjects(s) assigned
- Performing other related duties as may be assigned
Qualifications and Experience
- A good honors Degree in accounting/English with at least 6 years experience or a holder of masters Degree in accounting/English with at least 3 years cognate Experience with proving ability for allied research and productive work plus industrial experience and contribution to scholarly publications.
- Candidates should also be member of professional body.
(2) Position:Lecturer II HATISS 8 (English, Economics, Law and Accounting)
Responsibilities:
- Lecturing of specific subjects(s) assigned
- Performing other related duties as may be assigned
Qualifications and Experience
- Candidate for the above posts should posses:
- A good honors Degree in the relevant field with at least second class from a recognized Institutions of Higher Leaning with at least 3 years post qualification teaching/research /industrial experience or a holder of masters Degree in relevant field.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates shall obtain an application forms from the office of the Registrar. On or before 18th November 2010 is given and only short listed candidates would be invited for interview
Jigawa State Polytechnic,
Central Administration,
P.M.B 7040,
Dutse,
Jigawa State