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DON'T GIVE UP

Don’t Give up, it is not Over.

Are you on the verge of saying no to that bold step you took at the beginning of January 2011 by setting some strategic goals for your life? May be you tried throughout the period of January to now, the end of the first half of the year and it seems to you that you cannot make it again. Are you on the verge of giving up on our dear country Nigeria and the Nigerian Police and other security agencies due to the recent bombings? It is never too late, don’t give up my friend. May be you are searching for job or want to change your job and it seems as if there is no way, don’t give up friends. Your success in life is dependent on your ability to withstand challenges; it is these challenges that prove your worth in the journey of life. Yes Nigeria might be in her trying moment, as patriotic citizens we should do our best by praying and doing what is right always. Know this, behind every glory is a great story. Every great man out there has his own fair deal of trials when he started.

Supposing you have not even designed a goal for 2011, it is time never too late to act, since we are about coming to the end of the first half of the year, the remaining half hold a lot in stock for everyone of us and the ability to take hold of our possession will be determine by the amount of will power and determination we cultivate into our lives. May be your business seems not to be picking up, your marriage may not be working, your effort at changing your career is not producing result, your getting a life partner seems so elusive, your spiritual life may be dwindling, you effort at raising fund to start a business is becoming like a mirage, everyone you trusted to help you seems to have forgotten you. Remember when all hope is lost it is then you need to cast your hopes and aspiration on God.

While trusting God to do the impossible, be resolute and persistent in your goals. Do you realize the amount of persistence the honey bee imbibe in life in order to produce one kilogramme of honey? The bee visit 56,000 clovers heads of flower, since each flower head has 60 tubes, a total of 3,360,000 visits is needed to produce just one kilogramme of honey in a day. What about you, how many steps have you taken and you are tired on the verge of giving up. I wonder if the bee had given up at 55,000 clover heads of flower if a kilogramme of honey would have been produced.

When you have designed your goals you take bold steps irrespective of how many times you have failed, all you need do when you fail is to re-examine yourself and re-strategize your goals to meet up your target objectives. You can still make it don’t give up my dear friends, great result awaits those who never give up to life circumstances. Keep soaring on high like the eagles even as we keep praying for wisdom and direction for our leaders in position. of authority. It is well with you all and our beloved country Nigeria.

WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE MODERATOR

WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE MODERATOR

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Open Society Foundations Jobs in Abuja: Recruitment for Country Coordinator (NGO Job Vacancy)

Open Society Foundations Jobs in Abuja: Recruitment for Country Coordinator (NGO Job Vacancy)

THE ORGANIZATION:

The Open Society Foundations work to build vibrant and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable to their citizens. To achieve this mission, the Foundations seek to shape public policies that assure greater fairness in political, legal, and economic systems and safeguard fundamental rights. On a local level, the Open Society Foundations implement a range of initiatives to advance justice, education, public health, and independent media. At the same time, we build alliances across borders and continents on issues such as corruption and freedom of information. The Foundations place a high priority on protecting and improving the lives of people in marginalized communities.

Investor and philanthropist George Soros established the Open Society Foundations, starting in 1984, to help countries make the transition from communism.  Our activities have grown to encompass the United States and more than 70 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America.  Each foundation relies on the expertise of boards composed of eminent citizens who determine individual agendas based on local priorities.

The Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA) is an advocacy and grant making foundation that is part of the global Open Society Foundations. OSIWA is based in Dakar, Senegal, and works to support the creation of open societies in West Africa marked by functioning democracy, good governance, the rule of law, basic freedoms, and widespread civic participation. It has offices in Abuja, Monrovia, Freetown and Conakry.

OSIWA seeks a dynamic individual as a country coordinator for its Nigeria (Abuja) office to provide a variety of strategic programme implementation services and administrative oversight, supported technically by the OSIWA regional office under the direction of the OSIWA executive director.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Overall

• Serve as official representative for OSIWA in Nigeria and where possible, identify opportunities for new partnerships and strategic initiatives;
• Coordinate and liaise with other OSF Network entities, donors, relevant government agencies and NGOs in Nigeria;
• Ensure that all strategic obligations are properly carried out and programmatic documents and reports are prepared and submitted to OSIWA regional office;
• Facilitate field visits from OSI New York, DC, OSIWA regional office, consultants etc to Nigeria;
• Organise and/or facilitate external and internal missions with regards to reviews, evaluations, project preparations etc;
• Carry out other activities and assignments as identified by OSIWA’s regional office.

Strategic Program Development and Management

• Plan and lead OSIWA program initiatives in Nigeria including development of OSIWA Nigeria strategies and policies for support and ensure they are adhered to;
• Identify emerging opportunities for OSIWA to advance strategic programming goals and obejectives;
• Assess applications for support and prepare materials, including recommendations for project funding to OSIWA Board;
• Ensure that the overall program and projects are implemented in accordance with approved program documents, annual plans and budgets;
• Share information on programs and events in Nigeria to assist other program staff to develop projects and programs within OSIWA and OSF in general;
• Prepare program strategic materials on Nigeria for OSIWA and OSF publications;
• Provide up to date information on the current situation and needs of the country for the development of program strategy within OSIWA for Nigeria;
• Provide strategic leadership and overall supervision of program activities;
• Visit program areas regularly as well as participate in semi annual and annual reviews.

Financial Management

• Manage the use of program administration and grant budgets and facilitate annual auditing;
• Supervise periodic budgeting, accounting and disbursement of funds for the different budgets managed by the Nigeria Office (the general administration and program budget) as well as the budgets of the Open Society Justice Initiative and the Revenue Watch Institute for its Bayelsa Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative Coordinator;
• Responsible for overseeing the financial flow of the programs and projects and ensure all funds are used and accounted for in accordance with approved budgets and provisions outlined in the program and project documents;

Program and Projects Monitoring and Evaluation

• Design criteria for evaluating projects supported by OSIWA and ensure timely evaluations; Evaluate the program overall work regularly and use this information to inform future direction of OSIWA;
• Provide technical quality assurance and in cooperation with OSIWA regional office, develop a context-appropriate streamlined monitoring and reporting system;
• Consistently monitor projects supported by OSIWA for their effectiveness and ensure timely submission of narrative and financial progress reports as required by OSIWA.

Advocacy, Convening, Networking and Liaising with Stakeholders/Donors and Partners

• Keep up to date with developments in Nigeria and provide technical guidance and institutional support to OSF Network entities engaging in Nigeria;
• Identify niche opportunities to support advocacy based on development approaches and collaborate with relevant stakeholders including government and donors in advocating for relevant reforms based on experiences, lessons learned and appropriate methodologies;
• Build and strengthen partnerships with like like-minded organisations in line with OSIWA Nigeria priorities and plans and convene partners, where necessary to address advocacy challenges;
• Identify and develop ways to address the technical and organisational needs of partners to develop greater strategy coherence, organisational capacity development;
• Attend meetings of relevant organizations to keep informed of issues, concerns and needs;
• Represent OSIWA on donor/development partner coordinating groups;
• Source for additional funding for programs and activities from relevant agencies.

Grants Administration

• Maintain proper records on grants such as correspondence and reports on grant usage;
• Maintain regular contact with projects and address problematic issues with grantees;
• Work with other colleagues to develop/support projects in Nigeria;
• Encourage coordination amongst OSIWA grantees;
• Process new grant application which included obtaining adequate information about these applications to enable informed recommendations to be made to the Board;
• Ensure timely and accurate financial and narrative reporting from grantees;
• Review reports from Program Officers.

Management of the OSIWA Program Office

• Supervision and management of the Nigeria Office staff;
• Ensure that all OSIWA guidelines and policies are adhered to and implement relevant administrative procedures for the management of the Nigeria Program Office;
• In compliance OSIWA procedures and cooperation of OSIWA Management, employ local support staff and consultants as required and be responsible for the elaboration of job descriptions, contracts, salaries etc;
• Draft Terms of Reference for consultants.

OTHER DUTIES:

Other duties as assigned by the OSIWA Executive Director and Management.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

• University/graduate degree in relevant field such as legal studies, political science and development studies;
• Fluency in English and knowledge of French an added advantage;
• International/regional work experience.
• At least 10 years of experience in the NGO community in West Africa, public policy advocacy and Nigeria related work experience will be considered an added advantage;
• Experience in the management, evaluation and monitoring of programs and projects;
• Experience in planning and managing budgets and producing narrative and financial reports;
• Proven organizational capabilities and close attention to detail. Prior office work experience preferred;
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment and staff management;
• Pleasant, diplomatic manner and disposition in interacting with senior management, colleagues, government officials and the general public;
• Integrity, professional discretion and ability to handle confidential matters;
• Willingness to work overtime when required.
• Extensive computer skills and high comfort level with computer research, database management;
• Excellent oral and written communication and analytic skills;
• Excellent coordination, networking and facilitation skills;
• High level of self-motivation and ability to work both independently and with others;
• Ability to operate in a difficult working environment;
• Sensitivity to diversity.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Commensurate with experience with full benefits.

HOW TO APPLY:

Send resume (in English), cover letter, brief writing sample and salary requirements, by close of business June 20, 2011, to: osiwarecruitment@osiwa.org

Please note: Due to the number of applications we receive; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted by OSIWA.

No phone calls, please. The Open Society Foundations are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Reckitt Benckiser Jobs in Nigeria: Recruitment for Graduate Trainees

Reckitt Benckiser Jobs in Nigeria: Recruitment for Graduate Trainees

THE ORGANIZATION:

Reckitt Benckiser is a global success story: a world leader in the global household, health and personal care sectors. Our offer is simple - bigger, better and more competitive opportunities to develop a rewarding career at the very forefront of FMCG. We are listed on the UK stock exchange and are a FTSE top 25 company.

Our success is led by our Powerbrands - big-name brands like Finish, Vanish, Durex, Dettol, Lysol, Harpic, Mortein, Gaviscon, Scholl and Veet that aim to achieve global market leadership. Through them we've become No.1 and No. 2 in the vast majority of markets and categories in which we compete. Backing up our Powerbrands is a great portfolio of local hero brands.

We operate in over 60 countries, while our brands are sold in almost 200. Our people are the power behind these brands - around 27,000 talented, driven and entrepreneurial individuals, all working together. Globally, RB sold 20 million products a day in 2010.

Reckitt Benckiser Graduate Trainees Recruitment 2011.

 

In a real sense, our business depends on you, so once you’ve joined your career development is paramount. As a management trainee on our graduate programme, we’ll give you a unique experience. 

You’ll enjoy real roles delivering real results, truly international opportunities, and targets that test your abilities. It’s a steep learning curve, and you’ll be expected to use your initiative constantly. At the same time though, you will always be surrounded by a valuable pool of talented people to coach you through the tougher challenges.

Reckitt Benckiser is recruiting Fresh Graduates for its Management Trainee Program 2011.

POST TITLE: Management Trainees

JOB No: LAG002  

PROVINCE/STATE/CITY: Lagos Nigeria
 

JOB TYPE: Graduate Job
 

SCHEDULE: Full-time

Reckitt Benckiser Nigeria Management Trainee Program 2011

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

Reckitt Benckiser Nigeria Management Trainee Program

• The Reckitt Benckiser  Nigeria Management Trainee Program is designed to intake fresh graduates and develop them as leaders for the future in the Marketing, Sales and Supply Chain functions.

• The program stretches over a period of one year in which selected graduates will be rotated in various technical job functions. The assignments are about real responsibility and real results, while creating an environment where Graduates  to develop through practical learning and coaching from senior managers. Selected graduates will initially be based at our office / factory site in Lagos & Agbara.

• The Program is designed to develop future leaders from entry level positions and moving them to senior leadership in a period of 10 – 12 years. It supports our aim to grow a large percentage of tomorrow’s top management from within the company. It also provides a continuous stream of talent, able to make an impact at all levels of the organisation as the careers of the individual’s develop.

• It is a structured program that puts graduates in the spotlight from Day 1. We offer distinctive development assignments each of which has specific on-the-job “learnings”, which are combined with formal training courses. Each graduate will have exposure of working in Sales, Marketing, the factory site, finance & and with the regulatory affairs Team.

Within-going evaluation of progress at various intervals, the graduate completes a standard assessment process with their line manager and is put on a mentoring program.

After a successful year of traineeship, Graduates would take on roles at Reckitt Benckiser Nigeria.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of B.Sc. degree (minimum of second class Upper) in one of the following fields: Business & Social Sciences, Pharmacy, Biological sciences or Engineering (Mechanical,  Electrical, and Production),
• Fresh graduate with less than 2 years experience,
• Possess a creative and analytical mind.

Applicants for these positions will be expected to demonstrate competence in the following areas:

• Problem Solving (analytical)
• Resilience & Proactivity
• Influencing
• Planning & Organising
• Achievement, Entrepreneurship, Team spirit & Ownership
• Leadership

Additionally candidates should exhibit:

• Excellent verbal & communication skills,
• Confidence & maturity,
• Passion to understand consumer products and the FMCG marketplace,
• RB is a global business, candidates must be open to relocate internationally for career development and learning across different countries,
• The business language in RB is English, therefore fluency in English is essential and fluency  in other languages is advantageous,
• Flexible to travel on short business assignments.

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 21st June, 2011

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

Qualified and interested candidates should go to: www.rb.com/careers
 

Click on “graduate opportunities”
 

Select “search our available positions”
 

Type in: LAG002 (in Job Number)
 

OR  

CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE