List of Shortlisted candidates (Batch A) for the Federal Civil service commission recruitment Interview

List of Shortlisted candidates (Batch A) for the Federal Civil service commission recruitment Interview

Vacancies Unknown   07:50

The Federal civil service commission has released Batch A list of the shortlisted candidates for interview 

CLICK HERE TO VIEW LIST OF SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES



The Interview is schedule as Follow:

Date & Time	Cadre	MDAs
27/03/2017 – 9am	All	Federal Ministry of Education
28/03/2017 – 9am	All	Federal Ministry of Labour & Employment, Federal Ministry of Trade and Investment
29/03/2017 – 9am	All	Federal Ministry of Information Federal Ministry of Finance Bureau of Public Procurement
30/03/2017 – 9am	All	Federal Ministry of Power, works and Housing Federal Ministry of Science & Technology Federal Ministry of Transport
31/03/2017 – 9am	All	Office of the Auditor General for the Federation Office of the Surveyor General of the Federation
03/04/2017 – 9am	All	Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs

2017 OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) Young Professional Development Program (YPDP)

2017 OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) Young Professional Development Program (YPDP)

Vacancies Unknown   09:21

OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) is now accepting applications for its Young Professional Development Program.  The Young Professional Development Program (YPDP) is a structured 2-3 year program that has been designed to attract and develop young professionals from OFID’s Member Countries, and aims at equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to meet the minimum requirements for OFID’s entry level professional positions.

The YPDP will allow participants to become acquainted with OFID’s operations and how the different departments/units contribute to the achievement of the institution’s overall strategic and operational goals. Based on an Individual Development Plan, YPDP participants should spend at least 50% of the duration of the Program in the home department/unit. Through this Program, participants will gain valuable on-the-job experience, and they will also benefit from a coaching/counselling arrangement as well as a wide range of relevant training and developmental opportunities.

Upon completion of the Program,  a participant may be offered employment  at OFID, based on job availability, OFID’s manpower needs and the outcomes of his/her performance appraisal reviews.


Eligibility

• Selection to the YPDP is highly competitive because of the limited number of vacancies available each year. Selected candidates will be graduates from reputable universities. 
• The following are minimum requirements that candidates should meet to be eligible for the Program:
• ·         OFID Member Country national (Member Country nationals who are citizens or residents of the host country are not eligible).
• ·         Be 28 years of age or younger
• ·         Have obtained at least a Master’s degree from a reputable university
• ·         Outstanding academic credentials (minimum of a 3.0 G.P.A or equivalent)
• ·         Be fluent in English
• ·         Proficiency in one or more international languages is strongly desired
• ·         Specialized in a field relevant to OFID’s operations such as development, engineering, economics, finance, business administration, law, information technology, human resources and any other relevant discipline
• ·         Ability to work in a global and culturally diverse institution within an international and multicultural environment
• ·         An understanding of OFID’s mandate
• ·         Willingness to serve OFID for a minimum of two years upon completion of the Program, if selected.

Entitlement
OFID offers a compensation and benefits package that is internationally competitive and comparable with other multilateral institutions. Participants will also be entitled to benefits of internationally recruited staff members which include; housing allowance, dependency allowance, relocation grant, home leave allowance, relocation grant, home leave allowance, medical benefits plan, children's education subsidy, accident insurance plan and retirement benefits, amongst others.


Selection Process 
Young Professionals are chosen through an intensive and rigorous selection process. Applicants accepted will join the Program in the last quarter of the year. Candidates who are offered a position in the YPDP shall respond within 2 weeks. Only candidates who meet the eligibility criteria may be contacted for interviews.


Application Process 
Before You Apply, ensure that:
You meet the minimum requirements
You have all the information at hand including an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), the Application Essay and a copy of your university transcripts and GPA to be emailed to YPDP@ofid.org once the application form has been submitted.

Application Essay 
OFID’s mission is to foster South-South Partnership with fellow developing countries worldwide with the aim of eradicating poverty. OFID’s work is people-centred, focusing on projects that meet basic needs - such as food, energy, clean water and sanitation, healthcare and education, employment, income generation and growth - with the aim of encouraging self-reliance and inspiring hope for the future.

Write in less than 1,000 words an original essay on (i) the potential role of OFID in resolving some of the above challenges, and (ii) your own contribution if you were to work for OFID. You may focus on a region or set of countries as well as your area of expertise to formulate your essay. 



How to Apply 

CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THE ONLINE YPDP APPLICATION FORM

Note
When you are applying, please keep in mind the following:

• ·         Read instructions carefully, before starting to complete the form.
• ·         Please note that fields marked with an asterix (*) are mandatory.
• ·         DD = Day, MM = Month number, MMM = First three characters of month name, YYYY = Year.
• ·         Where the selection list does not have the option you want to select, please type the information in the relevant Others Specify or Comments fields.
• ·         When you have answered all questions in the form, click the Submit button at the bottom of the form. This will transmit the information you have entered and register you as a candidate for OFID’s Young Professional Development Program.
• ·         All applications must be completed in English

• OFID will only accept and consider applications from qualified candidates who complete the official online YPDP Application Form before the deadline of April 10, 2017. 

2017, OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) Graduate Internship recruitment

2017, OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) Graduate Internship recruitment

Vacancies Unknown   09:12

In line with the vision statement, which is “to aspire to a world where Sustainable Development, centered on human capacity-building, is a reality for all”, OFID provides the opportunity of an Internship Program for students from diverse academic backgrounds to build their capacity by enriching their educational experience through practical day-to-day work in an International Organization. 

The program is open to all applicants, between 20 and 30 years of age, university students who are about to graduate or who have just graduated from university (undergraduate program), with preference given to citizens of OFID’s Member Countries (Please see the full list of OFID Member Countries)

As the program is intended to be a learning experience, the interns will not receive any remuneration whatsoever, including reimbursement of costs of visas, travel, accommodation and living expenses, as well as any transportation costs incurred in connection with their commuting to OFID’s Headquarters during the program.

The duration of the program will be a period of up to three months on a full time basis. The program will be opened twice a year, namely:

1. Summer period i.e. from beginning of July until end of September, with the deadline of application April 1st

2. Spring period i.e. from beginning of January until end of March, with the deadline of application October 1st


Due to the expected large volume of applications, OFID would only enter into further correspondence with short-listed candidates.

The selected candidate must be able to present a valid health or medical insurance policy in Austria or a similar arrangement under or in accordance with which the candidate will be fully medically covered during the duration of the program.

Requirment

• S/he must also be requested to supply the following documents to be sent to personnel[at]ofid.org:

• ·         An up-to-date curriculum vitae
• ·         Copy of University Degree or equivalent OR an original letter of confirmation from a university/school certifying the enrolment of the applicant as an undergraduate student at the said university/school
• ·         Copy of up-to-date university transcripts showing the cumulative GPA
• ·         A short essay in English (about 150-250 words) outlining the applicant's motivation for seeking internship under the Program. 

How to apply 

CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THE ONLINE INTERNSHIP APPLICATION

Note

For the purpose of effectiveness, OFID will only accept applications from qualified candidates who complete the official online Internship Application Form.

You may find it helpful to print out a copy of the relevant Instructions for Completing the Internship Application before proceeding.

All applications must be completed in English.

When you are applying, please keep in mind the following:

Instructions

·         Read instructions carefully, before starting to complete the form.

• ·         Use the TAB key to move from one data entry field to the next while completing the form. You may also use the mouse to move from a specific field to another; simply click on the selected field.
• ·         The data entry field are long enough to allow you to enter all the information requested.
• ·         Please note that fields marked with and asterix (*) are required for submission
• ·         DD = Day, MM = Month number, MMM = First three characters of month name, YYYY = Year.
• ·         Where the selection list does not have the option you want to select, please type the information in the relevant Others Specify or Comments fields.
• ·         When you have answered all the questions in the form, click the Submit button at the bottom of the form. This will transmit the information you have entered and register you as a candidate for OFID’s Internship Program.
• ·         When you click on the Reset button, all the data already entered is erased and a new copy of the form is displayed.
• ·         Short-listed candidates will receive a hard copy of their completed application, which they will be required to sign and return.

Job Vacancy at Total Upstream Nigeria

Job Vacancy at Total Upstream Nigeria

Vacancies Unknown   09:06

Onstream Group - With more than three decades of global industry experience, the company is now structured as a group of business units, each with its own specialisations. Through these units, the Group can provide tailored services to address the needs of our clients worldwide in the most
effective and competitive manner.

We are recruiting to fill the position below at Total Upstream Nigeria Limited, Lagos:

1.      Job Title: Payment Officer
Location: Lagos

Job Description

• ·         Receives cheques on behalf of the company after ensuring that the vouchers and supporting documents are duly approved in line with the Synthesis of Delegated Authorities (DOA) and deposit same in the bank.
• ·         Processing of inter-ventures payments and group invoices.
• ·         Reprocessing of returned payments, working in concert with other sections in Finance to solve any problem associated with non-payment of vendors and ensuring that payment is reprocessed in good time.
• ·         Contribute to payments forecast, showing the expected payments to be made at a later date (i.e. value date) for each entity
• ·         Liaise with banks on payment related issues.
• ·         Ensure that SOX documentations and compliance are adhered to.
• ·         Participate in the entire automatic payments process, which includes Invoice selection/gathering, Checking, Editing, Validation, Printing of payment instructions, Obtaining signatures, and Transmission to the respective banks.
• ·         Processing of payments by drafts/cheques/Remita to statutory bodies and government agencies, ensuring adherence to due dates. Examples include: Withholding tax, Custom duties, DPR fees, PHCN, etc.

Controls & Risk Management: 

·         Responsible for the custody of the physical cash in the petty cash office

·         Responsible for custody of payment documents and instruments.

Job Requirements

·         B.Sc in Accountancy or Economics, minimum of 2-5 years Post-Graduation experience in an Oil and Gas Upstream company.

·         Good organisational, Analytical, Inter-personal skills and high level of integrity.

2.     Job Title: General Ledger Accountant 
Location: Lagos

Job Descriptions 

• ·         Supports month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting closure processes.
• ·         Reviews, analyzes, and reconciles general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness of accounting balances
• ·         Prepares accounting journals and posts approved accounting entries in SAP.
• ·         Attends to disputes, complains, and inquiries from vendors and customers
• ·         Prepares schedules and responds to information requests from management, head office, external auditors, government authorities, and other stakeholders,
• ·         Contributes to writing and updating procedures and accounting manuals.
• ·         Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
• ·         Supports activities to ensure accuracy of financial statements in accordance with GAAP, local laws, and internal policies
• ·         Interfaces with district accountants on third-party account clearing, accuracy, and completeness.

Job Requirements

·         B Sc. Accounting / business related degree plus a professional accounting qualification.

·         2-5 years professional experience (knowledge of Oil and Gas Upstream Industry is an added advantage)

·         High proficiency in MS Excel (knowledge of SAP is an added advantage)

·         Good analytical and inter-personal skills.

3.    Job Title: Accounts Payable Officer
Location: Lagos

Job Description

• ·         Ensure the SOX compliance of all processed FI invoices, that it falls within the scope of those approved by Management to be accorded such treatment.
• ·         Posting of invoices in respect of invoice processing procedures for each Expense document: FI, MM, Custom duties and Tax liabilities (Royalties, Gas Flared and Capital Tax).
• ·         Control and validation of TEPNG and TEPNG DW expenditures of all elements registered within the accounting system (SAP) for all invoices and Credit Notes that will ensure the clarity of accounting treatment of the invoice to the external and internal auditors:
• o    Amounts and Transaction Currency, arithmetical controls
• o    Commitments (Purchase Order, Job Progress Certificate (JPC), etc.)
• o    General and Analytical Coding
• o    Payment Methods and Term of Payments

o    V.A.T and Withholding Tax (W.H.T) deductions.

o    Approvals (electronical or manual), according to the delegation of authorities procedures.

·         Investigation and follow-up of non-postable invoices overdue for payment, due to JPC, GR not created/properly created.

·         Control each invoice to be validated to ensure that no duplicated entry has been registered into the accounting system.

·         Respond to circularisation letters received from external auditors of vendors.

·         Investigate and respond to vendors enquiries.

·         Analyze open items in the GLs 401*and 42* to ensure prompt payments are made.

·         Other duties as may be assigned from time to time by hierarchies.

·         Initiate, and coordinate all necessary actions to be taken by other IMP/web cycle actors, Payment or General Accountants, Cost Controllers and if necessary Technical Departments for the regularization of all Expense Documents which could not be validated.

·         Intensive follow-up with Cost Controllers, Technicians, JPC Creators/Releasers of outstanding invoices in IMP workflow.

Job Requirements

·         B.Sc Accounting / Business related Degree.

·         2-5 years Work experience in an audit/accounting firm will be an added advantage

·         Ability to use specialized accounting software and other Windows PC applications.

·         Basic understanding of Oil and Gas Upstream operations.

·         Highly developed inter personal skills, since job entails interactions (internally and externally).

Job Title: Invoice Processing Accountant
Location: Lagos
Job Description

·         Ensure the SOX compliance of all processed FI invoices, that it falls within the scope of those approved by Management to be accorded such treatment.

·         Posting of invoices in respect of invoice processing procedures for each Expense document: FI, MM, Custom duties and Tax liabilities (Royalties, Gas Flared and Capital Tax).

·         Control and validation of TEPNG and TEPNG DW expenditures of all elements registered within the accounting system (SAP) for all invoices and Credit Notes that will ensure the clarity of accounting treatment of the invoice to the external and internal auditors:

o    Amounts and Transaction Currency, arithmetical controls

o    Commitments (Purchase Order, Job Progress Certificate (JPC), etc.)

o    General and Analytical Coding

o    Payment Methods and Term of Payments

o    V.A.T and Withholding Tax (W.H.T) deductions.

o    Approvals (electronical or manual), according to the delegation of authorities procedures.

·         Investigation and follow-up of non-postable invoices overdue for payment, due to JPC, GR not created/properly created.

·         Control each invoice to be validated to ensure that no duplicated entry has been registered into the accounting system.

·         Initiate, and coordinate all necessary actions to be taken by other IMP/web cycle actors, Payment or General Accountants, Cost Controllers and if necessary Technical Departments for the regularization of all Expense Documents which could not be validated.

·         Intensive follow-up with Cost Controllers, Technicians, JPC Creators/Releasers of outstanding invoices in IMP workflow.

·         Respond to circularisation letters received from external auditors of vendors.

·         Investigate and respond to vendors enquiries.

·         Analyze open items in the GLs 401*and 42* to ensure prompt payments are made.

·         Other duties as may be assigned from time to time by hierarchies.

Job Requirements

·         B.Sc. Accounting/Business related Degree.

·         2-5yrs Work experience in an audit/accounting firm will be an added advantage

·         Ability to use specialized accounting software and other Windows PC applications.

·         Basic understanding of Oil and Gas Upstream operations.

·         Highly developed inter personal skills, since job entails interactions (internally and externally).

Job Title: Interventure/Interco Accounting Officer
Location: Lagos
Job Description

·         Supports month-end, quarter-end, and year-end interventure/interco accounting closure processes.

·         Prepares, analyzes, and follows up interventure/intercompany advances and loans for prompt settlement

·         Prepares monthly analysis of cost objects dedicated for recording interventure/interco expenditures

·         Prepares payment statistics and reports of Group Vendors, including aged analysis and prompt resolution of disputes

·         Prepares, posts, analyzes, and follows up on general re-invoicing of interventure/intercompany expenditures, including TGI and TSA Debit Notes,

·         Reviews, analyzes, and reconciles all transit accounts used for interventure/intercompany transaction purposes

·         Interfaces with district accountants, cost controllers, and other Group affiliates on interventure/intercompany transactions to ensure accuracy and completeness of records.

·         Attends to disputes, complains, and inquiries related to interventure/intercompany transactions.

·         Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

·         Prepares periodic analysis of venture bank accounts (VBA) Cash Switch and Non-Cash Switch, monitors, and clears VBA accounts

·         Prepares, posts, analyzes, and follows up on interventure/intercompany sales, including movables and stocks

Job Requirements

·         B Sc. Accounting / Business related Degree plus a professional accounting qualification

·         2-5 years professional experience (knowledge of Oil and Gas Upstream Industry is an added advantage)

·         High proficiency in MS Excel (knowledge of SAP is an added advantage)

·         Good analytical and inter-personal skills

Job Title: FOPS - Subsea Inspection & Asset Integrity Engineer
Location: Lagos
Job Description

·         The Subsea Inspection and Asset Integrity Engineer shall ensure that all risks associated with the CLIENT field design and operations of the asset are identified in compliance with COMPANY HSE and Integrity policies and relevant referential documents.

·         The job holder will be responsible for the Subsea Inspection preparation and Asset Integrity Management (IM) focusing on the Assurance processes and the technical integrity verification

·         Outcomes of the activity are important as the deliverables will largely contribute to the reduction of major risks, the improvement of facilities availability and the assurance of facilities integrity. In order to achieve the above, the job holder will verify that safety & environment critical equipment and activities are identified.

Within the frame work of an integrated Project team during detailed engineering, construction, preparation and start-up into the Production phase perform the following: 

·         Work with the Subsea Maintenance and Inspection Engineering Contractors (Subsea MIEC) to develop the subsea inspection plan on the basis of prescriptive requirements, integrity assurance and verification covering all equipment including pressure systems, pipelines and Sub Sea structures.

·         Review the Emergency Pipeline Repair Scheme for CLIENT Deep Offshore development

·         Follow up the installation and commissioning of the Integrity Monitoring Systems such as Riser Integrity monitoring, CP surveys records and perform analysis of data coming from these systems as a key element in the future integrity management plan

·         Collect offshore deployment and installation Non-conformity and damage report from Contractor and Project teams, ensure that this is integrated in the inspection worksheet and consolidated in inspection plans

·         Review FMECA reports for various packages in line with the Design, Fabrication & Installation (DFI) resumes

·         Develop with the MIEC the list of Safety Critical Elements (SECE) for the entire CLIENT Field Development derived from Technological Risk Assessment, Preliminary Risk Assessment, Detailed Risk Assessment, Bow-tie definition etc…and maintain a single integrated list in Company CMIMS

·         Follow-up the definition of SECE Performance Standard (PS), based on guidelines from Head Office. Verify that the SECE Register is in place prior to CLIENT Start up

·         Identification and ranking of Business Critical Element (BCE), based on guidelines from Head Office. Verify that the Business Critical Equipment Register is in place prior to CLIENT Start up and updated afterwards.

·         In close liaison with all involved disciplines, establish the key measures and indicators that will allow monitoring integrity performance on a continuous basis. Prepare Operations “Integrity dashboard” composed of selected integrity measures and KPIs. Keep custody of the dashboard and ensure that data update is timely delivered by all involved disciplines. Advise on trends.

·         Assist in the preparation of first in-service inspection of CLIENT Subsea Architecture and perform adequate review of Subsea equipment installation reports to ensure they are suitable for in-line inspections (pigging) and online monitoring strategy.

·         Assist all disciplines for the establishment of verification programmes ensuring key integrity processes are in place and work effectively, such as corrosion control, chemicals and materials procurement, structural weight control, lifting certification, FPSO classification, management of excursions from operating envelopes, management of backlogs, management of well safety barriers, etc.

·         Identification of SCEs and BCEs at tag level in UNISUP, ensure specific measurement points are created, and contribute to the definition of Commissioning and of baseline inspection scopes of work.

·         Any other responsibilities/activities within the limits of the job holder’s capabilities.

·         Establish, consolidate and maintain Operational Integrity Assurance Scheme (OIAS), which identifies the SECEs Performance Standards, defines SECEs functionality, availability/reliability and survivability criteria and specifies the associated Means of Assurance activities. The Means of Assurance activities provide a link to the Maintenance and Inspection systems and ensure that the Performance Standards are being achieved on an ongoing basis.

Job Requirements

·         Education: Mechanical, Materials/Metallurgical Engineer or Subsea Engineer.

·         Professional experiences: in Maintenance & Inspection, Integrity, Operations, Marine engineering, Subsea operations or engineering in oil or service companies, with an ideal experience of 10 to 15 years.

·         Knowledge of Subsea Operations is required for the job.

Job Title: FPSO Preservation Supervisor
Location: Port Harcourt
Job Description

·         To follow-up the Construction and associated pre-commissioning activities related to Nigerian Content (NC) packages, up to end of Construction and load-out/integration works.

·         Ensure that fabrication is in accordance with the design.

·         To ensure that all preservation vendor procedures/manuals are available, easily access at yard and well communicate with Contractor.

·         To ensure that all preservation activities are performed safely and efficiently in line with company objectives and vendor procedures/manuals.

·         To identify deficiencies and develop solutions of identified preservation problems.

·         To monitor QC activities within his discipline.

·         To maintain good relationships with contractors, being relatively flexible, proactive but also strict when necessary to achieve the objectives of the project.

·         To ensure that safety remains the main priority on the construction site at all times.

·         Attend the toolbox meetings.

·         To identify critical equipments and potential bottlenecks for the condition of yard and progress of the works.

·         To inform periodically to Construction Yard Representative about the progress activities and area of concern.

·         To monitor materials and equipment delivered and movement at Site: progress, preservation, and installation.

·         To ensure material tracking procedure well in place and follow up.

·         To monitor scrap materials and put in place system of recording.

·         To monitor and put in place recording spare parts materials at yard (commissioning, start-up, 2-years and capitals spares).

HSE: 

·         To stay vigilant and maintain continuous awareness of hazards and surroundings.

·         To participate to local programs or initiatives to improve HSSE performances.

·         To report to Management on any issue they may face or observe and propose way of improvement.

·         To carefully assess hazards and risks when changes occur.

·         To give his own input and making sure the workplace is safe (obviously clean and tidy).

·         When in doubt, ask questions to gain clarification.

·         To also take care of colleagues safety and behavior without hesitating to intervene as much as necessary.

Job Requirements

• ·         Professional experience (number of years): 10 years of relevant construction experience in Oil and Gas production projects
• ·         Ability to work as part of a team
• ·         Language: English fluent
• ·         Rotational position

How to Apply
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