Job Vacancy in Nigeria, Chief of Party Needed

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  Nigeria Career; This is an exciting role and an excellent career move for the right candidate! The URC has grown from strength to strength over the years URC’s mission is to provide innovative, evidence-based solutions to health and social challenges worldwide.

  
  

  Job Title:  Chief of Party - HealthCare Improvement (HCI) Project, Nigeria

  
  

  Position ID:      FY2012-25
  Hours:                Full-time
  Salary:               Competitive. Commensurate with experience
  Location:           Nigeria

  
  

  University Research Co., LLC (URC)
  Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, University Research Co, LLC (URC), along with its non-profit affiliate Center for Human Services (CHS), is a leader in public health consulting. Established in 1965, our work spans over 30 countries around the globe. URC’s mission is to improve the quality of and access to health, education, and social services in the United States and in developing countries around the world. URC has expertise in helping create environments where communities, health providers, educators, managers, and stakeholders can make lasting and positive changes in people’s lives.

  
  

  Position Summary:
  URC is currently soliciting for chief of Party for an Orphans and Vulnerable Children ( OVC) Program in Nigeria
  The Chief of Party will be responsible for ensuring that all HCI activities in Nigeria are implemented at a high standard, in a timely fashion and meet the expectations of the Governments of Nigeria and USAID.

  
  

  Roles and Responsibilities:

  
  

  - Provide technical direction and overall management for all project tasks and implementation team.
  - Manage and supervise staff and subcontractors.
  - Ensure implementation of activities to improve care for Orphans and Vulnerable Children, and Home Based Care for people living with HIV.
  - Synthesize, document and disseminate the process of institutionalizing quality of care into existing health and social service structures.
  - Ensure technical support for QI activities is provided to the Government of Nigeria and partners.
  - Provide financial management and accountability of all project tasks in compliance with USAID regulations and URC policies.
  - Assume responsibility for the achievement and documentation of project results and ensure timely completion of all project deliverables for USAID and other stakeholders.
  - Ensure excellent relationships with USAID, the Government of Nigeria and other stakeholders.
  - Any other responsibilities as required.

  
  

  Minimum Required Qualifications:
  - Previous experience managing USAID funded projects at chief of party level or equivalent.
  - At least five years of experience in a management position including managing financial systems.
  - Technical expertise in health or social services in the form of a professional degree and or graduate level degree.
  - Knowledge of Nigeria’s health and/or social services system.
  - Demonstrated ability to systematically package and document processes, achievements and lessons learned.
  - Outstanding verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
  - Strong time management and organizational skills; demonstrated ability to work well independently.
  - Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities.
  - Experience in Quality Improvement approaches is desirable.
  - Ability to read, write and speak fluent English

  
  

  To Apply:
  For immediate consideration for the Chief of Party position, click on this link:

  
  

  https://home2.eease.com/recruit/?id=2009832

  
  

FMCG business Vacancy in Oil and Gas Sector

• Our Client, a major international FMCG business in downstream oil and gas company located in Lagos and quoted on the Nigeria Stock exchange is currently looking to recruit a talented innovation Managing  Director/Chief Executive Officer to join their successful innovation team.


• POSITION: MANAGING DIRECTOR/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER


• JOB PURPOSE:
  The successful candidate shall oversee the day to day running of the company in line with the medium to long term strategic vision of the Board of Directors.
  He shall be guided by a strong commitment to enduring corporate governance principles, and accountability.
  He will be required to provide strategic leadership, direction and guidance for the management team and staff of the company as well as implementation of such business and investment strategies that will impact positively on the company’s bottom line.


• SPECIFICALLY, THE MD/CEO SHALL:
  Take full responsibility for investment and business decisions in the company in line with the vision and direction as set out by the Board.
  Work closely with the Board of Directors to ensure the implementation of the corporate strategies and provide guidance for the management team and staff of the company.
  Oversee the day to day running of the company and ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
  Exercise executive management responsibility over the delivery of the company’s statutory obligations to the stakeholders.
  Develop the business in line with the set out objectives and maintain strategic relationships with the various stakeholders Key institutions and investors.
  Any other duties as may be directed by the Board.


• QUALIFICATIONS:
  A first degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance. Business Administration or any relevant discipline,
  A post-graduate degree(s) in any business/finance related field such as an MBA will be an added advantage
  Minimum of 10 years post graduation experience of which a minimum of 5 years must have been in the related industry at senior management level.
  A good understanding of the downstream sector of the Oil and Gas industry.
  Strong professional profile with excellent business development skills.
  Good leadership skills, business management, interpersonal skills with excellent track record of measurable results.
  Excellent Marketing and Communication skills.


• Remuneration and Conditions of Service are very competitive and in line with the current Industry Standards.


• HOW TO APPLY
  Qualified candidates are to forward their applications and resume to:


• info@tghl-capital.com on or before 14th February, 2012. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.