QUALITY CONTROL ANALYST NEEDED @ MAY & BAKER

Job Ref.: QCANAOta

Job Title: QUALITY CONTROL ANALYST

Department: Quality Operations

Location: Nigeria, Nigeria

Salary range: not found!

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Reporting to the Quality Assurance Chemist, the incumbent will be responsible for the day-to-day Chemical Analysis of Intermediate and Finished Products in the Quality Operations Department. Knowledge of packaging materials control will be an added advantage. Applicants must not be more than 35 years old, must possess a B.Sc in Chemistry with a minimum of five (5) years instrumentation knowledge (HPLC, GC, etc).

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World Bank Recruiting for Senior Financial Management Specialists(Abuja)

The World Bank is looking for Extended Term Consultants (ETCs) in Financial Management (ETC-FM) to be based in Abuja, Nigeria. The ETC-FM will report to the Regional Financial Management Manager
(RFMM) who is part of the core team Africa Region Quality and Knowledge Services Team in Washington, DC. The ETC-FM will assist in all financial management (FM) aspects related to the World Bank’s operations under the direct supervision of Senior Financial Management Specialists (FMS) based in Abuja.
 Duties and Accountability
The specific duties and responsibilities of the ETC-FM will be agreed with the RFMM.  The ETC-FM will work under the close supervision of a Senior FMS and will contribute to the following tasks:

•    Assessing the adequacy of the Borrower’s project financial management systems and their ability to manage and monitor World Bank financed projects. This includes budgeting, policies and procedures, internal controls, accounting, financial reporting and auditing;
•    Assisting the Borrower and the World Bank Task Team members on financial management requirements, including monitoring and reporting issues;
•    Carrying out supervision work to ensure that projects financial management systems are functioning appropriately, including the periodic review of project financial management reports for financial performance;
•    Assessing the selection and engagement of auditors, ensuring their suitability including their independence, and competence to perform; and ensuring that the borrower provides auditors with all the relevant information (including Terms of Reference and the Bank's own requirements) necessary to carry out their engagement;
•    Reviewing interim financial reports and audited project/entity financial statements, monitoring borrower compliance with financial covenants including audit compliance, ensuring adequate communication with borrowers in respect of audits and enters data on auditing and accountability issues in the Audit Reports Compliance System; and
•    Other activities, as agreed with the RFMM.

Selection Criteria
The candidates should have a Bachelors degree in accounting, business, finance, economics, or related subject, a professional accountancy qualification (ACA or equivalent) and at least 5 years audit experience.  Public sector experience would be an advantage. In addition, the candidate should have the following qualifications:

•    Knowledge of the application of accounting, auditing and financial reporting systems and software packages;
•    Ability to review, analyze and evaluate financial statements and audit reports in diverse sectors and circumstances;
•    Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards, International Public Sector Accounting Standards and International Standards on Auditing;
•    Experience with internal control systems and procedures (including familiarity with COSO), with the ability to assess such systems and recommend remedial action where necessary
•    Proven analytical and problem-solving skills and a proven ability to apply these in gathering, recording and summarizing financial and other operational data;
•    Experience in auditing and knowledge of what to do with respect to qualified audit reports and matters arising from management letters;
•    Capacity to function as a member of a diverse, multi-disciplinary team in a matrix and decentralized environment;
•    Ability to work flexibly on a range of assignments, adjust to and prioritize a variety of complex evolving tasks and under pressure to meet deadlines;
•    Effective interpersonal skills to work with colleagues, clients and donor counterparts;
•    Recognized as a results-oriented team player who is adaptable to changing business needs, takes initiative, can work independently and is capable of contributing to a diverse set of activities; and
•    Ability to communicate effectively, in writing and orally, in English.
•    Willingness to travel frequently

Job #

102053

Closing Date

10-Nov-2010

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Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship{Europe, the Middle East, or Africa}

Dr. Anita Borg  devoted her adult life to revolutionizing the way we think about technology and dismantling barriers that keep women and minorities from entering computing and technology fields. Her combination of technical expertise and fearless vision continues to inspire and motivate countless women to become active participants and leaders in creating technology.
As part of Google’s ongoing commitment to furthering Anita’s vision, we are pleased to announce The Google Anita Borg  Memorial Scholarship: Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Through the scholarship, we aim to encourage women to excel in computing and technology, and become active role models and leaders.

Multiple scholarships  will be awarded based on the strength of candidates’ academic performance, leadership experience and demonstrated passion for computer science . A group of female Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD student finalists will be chosen from the applicant pool. The scholarship recipients will each receive a €7,000 (or equivalent) scholarship.
In June 2011, all scholarship recipients and finalists will be invited to visit Google’s Engineering Centre in Zurich for a networking retreat. It will include workshops with a series of speakers, panels, breakout sessions and social activities, and will provide an opportunity for all finalists to meet and share their experiences.
Eligibility requirements
Candidates must:
Be a female student enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD programme (or equivalent) in 2011/2012.
Be enrolled at a University in Europe, the Middle East, or Africa. Citizens, permanent residents, and international students are eligible to apply.
Be studying Computer Science , Computer Engineering, Informatics, or a closely related technical field.
Maintain an excellent academic record (e.g. a First Class Honours degree).
How to apply
Please complete the online application and submit all requested documents by 1st February 2011. All application documents must be in English. Scholars and Finalists will be notified in April 2011.
You will be required to submit the following:
Up-to-date copy of your CV
Answers to the following short essay questions
(suggested word count is 400-600 words per question):
Describe a significant technical project you have worked on. If you have worked on a major independent research project (such as research for a Master’s or PhD programme), please describe that work here. Give an overview of the problem and your approaches to the key technical challenges. If this was a group effort, be sure to specify your individual role and contributions.
Give one or two examples of your leadership abilities. Explain how you were influential and what you were trying to achieve. These need not be demonstrated through formal or traditional leadership roles. Feel free to think broadly and examine the many ways you impact members of your technical community.
Suppose someone gave you the funding and resources for a 3- to 12-month project to investigate a technical topic of your choice. Write a short version of a proposal, including a description of the project, your planned methodology, and your expected results. Please pick something other than the project you described for the first question.
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Bachelor’s: A copy of your current academic record.
Master’s and PhD: A copy of your previous and current academic records.
Enrollment confirmation for 2011/2012 or confirmation of graduation date
Please include with your application an official enrollment confirmation or a confirmation of your graduation date issued by an official authority of the university e.g. your departmental administrator or a professor.
Recommendation letters
Two strong referral letters from individuals who are qualified to evaluate your academic and leadership accomplishments, e.g. from a professor, adviser or supervisor.
For specific questions not answered on this page or in the FAQ section, please e-mail anitaborgscholars-emea@google.com. The subject field of your email must include “Anita Borg  Question”. We look forward to receiving your application!

May & Baker Nigeria Calling For Engineers

May & Baker Nigeria PLC offers a wide range of pharmaceutical career opportunities from research and development and business technology to marketing and pharmaceutical sales as well as sales of other product lines.

Job Ref.: MECENGINTOta

Job Title: ENGINEERING TECHNICIANS (MECHANICAL / ELECTRICAL / INSTRUMENTATION - OTA)

Department: ENGINEERING

Location: Nigeria, Nigeria

Salary range: not found!

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Reporting to the Maintenance Engineer, the incumbent will be responsible for the maintenance of the company’s equipments. Applicants must not be more than 30 years old and possess a National Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering with at least two (2) years experience or City & Guild certificate in Mechanical/ELECTRICAL Engineering with at least three (3) years experience preferably from a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant.

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