Monday, February 14, 2011
APM Terminals recruiting Nigerians
Is one of the world’s leading container terminal operating and management companies, with a comprehensive and geographically balanced Global Terminal Network of over 50 integrated facilities in 31 countries and five continents. Providing over 60 shipping lines with world-class service, reliability and efficiency, APM Terminals is also one of the world’s fastest-growing terminal operating companies, with the largest capacity of any terminal operator, and 14 new or expanded facilities currently in development or under construction in Europe, North America, South America, Southeast Asia, Africa and the Far East.
IITA Recruiting Nigerians for PROGRAMMER - SYSTEMS INTEGRATION PROJECT IN IBADAN
PROGRAMMER – SYSTEMS INTEGRATION PROJECT (REF: DDG-SS/PSIP/01/11)
BACKGROUND: The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for the position of Programmer – Systems Integration Project.
IITA is an international non-profit research-for-development (R4D) organization created in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported primarily by the Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our R4D is anchored on the development needs of sub-Saharan Africa. We develop agricultural solutions with our partners to tackle hunger and poverty by reducing producer and consumer risks, enhancing crop quality and productivity, and generating wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa. Please visit http://www.iita.org/ for more information on IITA.
Position/Responsibilities: IITA seeks a dynamic, and enthusiastic Programmer to drive forward a Systems Integration project that will streamline and integrate business processes and IT systems across the organization to address major functions, including Human Resources, Supply chain, Project Management and Financial Management.
He/she will be part of an in house team of four programmers who are well versed in the different programming needs of the different standalone systems.
The ideal candidate must be highly organized and resourceful and be able to multi-task and communicate effectively in a professional environment. He/she must be familiar with major programming especially in the use of Java programming language to develop various applications for the web and other purposes.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop in-house software applications and systems based on requests. Ensure security and quality of the software.
Review and validate existing custom applications, re-develop applications where necessary with the internal team of programmers or through consultants/outsourcing. Ensure resulting software meets agreed expectations.
Ensure intra and internet access to IITA's knowledge and information resources including the Alfresco repository, online bibliography, and websites.
Define programming standards to be used for all internally developed applications. Ensure that all internally developed applications are properly documented and follow the institute’s standards.
Support the institute’s efforts in the area of Bioinformatics: to implement externally developed Bioinformatics solutions, to enhance Bioinformatics solutions, and to provide Bioinformatics services to the units.
Analyze the institute’s current global network layout and put in place an appropriate level of security by installing firewalls, Virtual LAN structure and network segmentation.
DUTY STATION: Ibadan, Nigeria
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Experienced Java EE developer.
Knowledge of other programming languages to develop various applications for the web and other purposes.
Experience with using and maintaining Linux, server virtualization
Experience with similar integration processes, preferably in a developing country.
Knowledge of Liferay and Alfresco CRM a plus.
Familiarity with Oracle programming tools will be an asset.
GENERAL INFORMATION: The contract is for 12 months, starting as soon as possible. IITA offers a competitive remuneration package paid in US dollars.
TO APPLY
APPLICATIONS: Applications including curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three referees should be addressed to the Human Resources Manager. Please complete our online application form using this link: http://old.iita.org/cms/details/job_application.aspx
CLOSING DATE: The position will remain open until a suitable candidate fills the position.
IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from women candidates
BACKGROUND: The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for the position of Programmer – Systems Integration Project.
IITA is an international non-profit research-for-development (R4D) organization created in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported primarily by the Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our R4D is anchored on the development needs of sub-Saharan Africa. We develop agricultural solutions with our partners to tackle hunger and poverty by reducing producer and consumer risks, enhancing crop quality and productivity, and generating wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa. Please visit http://www.iita.org/ for more information on IITA.
Position/Responsibilities: IITA seeks a dynamic, and enthusiastic Programmer to drive forward a Systems Integration project that will streamline and integrate business processes and IT systems across the organization to address major functions, including Human Resources, Supply chain, Project Management and Financial Management.
He/she will be part of an in house team of four programmers who are well versed in the different programming needs of the different standalone systems.
The ideal candidate must be highly organized and resourceful and be able to multi-task and communicate effectively in a professional environment. He/she must be familiar with major programming especially in the use of Java programming language to develop various applications for the web and other purposes.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop in-house software applications and systems based on requests. Ensure security and quality of the software.
Review and validate existing custom applications, re-develop applications where necessary with the internal team of programmers or through consultants/outsourcing. Ensure resulting software meets agreed expectations.
Ensure intra and internet access to IITA's knowledge and information resources including the Alfresco repository, online bibliography, and websites.
Define programming standards to be used for all internally developed applications. Ensure that all internally developed applications are properly documented and follow the institute’s standards.
Support the institute’s efforts in the area of Bioinformatics: to implement externally developed Bioinformatics solutions, to enhance Bioinformatics solutions, and to provide Bioinformatics services to the units.
Analyze the institute’s current global network layout and put in place an appropriate level of security by installing firewalls, Virtual LAN structure and network segmentation.
DUTY STATION: Ibadan, Nigeria
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Experienced Java EE developer.
Knowledge of other programming languages to develop various applications for the web and other purposes.
Experience with using and maintaining Linux, server virtualization
Experience with similar integration processes, preferably in a developing country.
Knowledge of Liferay and Alfresco CRM a plus.
Familiarity with Oracle programming tools will be an asset.
GENERAL INFORMATION: The contract is for 12 months, starting as soon as possible. IITA offers a competitive remuneration package paid in US dollars.
TO APPLY
APPLICATIONS: Applications including curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three referees should be addressed to the Human Resources Manager. Please complete our online application form using this link: http://old.iita.org/cms/details/job_application.aspx
CLOSING DATE: The position will remain open until a suitable candidate fills the position.
IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from women candidates
Ministry Of Foreign Affairs recruiting Nigerian Scholars for DG NIIA Lagos
Ministry Of Foreign Affairs
Office of The Permanent Secretary
Maputo Street, Wuse Zone 3
Abuja
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Lagos.
2. In line with its enabling Act of 1971 (CAP.311), the Institute is charged, amongst others, with the following key mandates:
To encourage and facilitate the understanding of international affairs and of circumstances, conditions and attitudes of foreign countries and their peoples;
To provide and maintain means of information upon international questions and promote the study and investigation of such questions by means of conferences, lectures and discussions, and by the preparation and publication of books, reports or otherwise as may seem desirable so as to development, a body of informed opinions on world affairs; and
To establish contacts with other organizations with similar objectives.
3. To achieve these mandates, the Institute is also charged with promoting the scientific study of international politics, economics and jurisprudence with a view to:
Providing relevant information to the Government of the Federation and members of the public on matters concerning international relations;
Providing facilities for the training of Nigerian diplomats and personnel of other countries;
Promoting and encouraging the study of and research into all aspects of international affairs;
Arranging international seminars and conferences on any matter relating to its objectives; and
Carrying out such other activities as may be necessary for the attainment of the objectives of the Institute.
4. In line with the Act establishing the NIIA, applicants for the post of Director-General, must possess the following minimum qualifications:
Hold a Professorial Chair in international relations or other related areas of the Social Sciences with a minimum of 15 years post-professional qualification and experience in international relations or related areas;
Show demonstrable track record in similar position(s) within or outside Nigeria, complete with evidence of ability to lead a high profile team of world-class academics in international studies and related areas;
Be a competent administrator with matured disposition and exposure, easily able to contribute positively to charting the countrys international relations direction in the emerging world-order.
In addition, applicants must also be computer literate.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
5. All applications accompanied with Curricular Vitae/resumes and photocopies of necessary credentials should reach the: Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
6. More information on the NIIA is available at the Institutes Website: http://www.niianet.org/
Signed:
Amb. (Dr.) Martin I. Uhomoibhi
(Permanent Secretary)
Office of The Permanent Secretary
Maputo Street, Wuse Zone 3
Abuja
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Lagos.
2. In line with its enabling Act of 1971 (CAP.311), the Institute is charged, amongst others, with the following key mandates:
To encourage and facilitate the understanding of international affairs and of circumstances, conditions and attitudes of foreign countries and their peoples;
To provide and maintain means of information upon international questions and promote the study and investigation of such questions by means of conferences, lectures and discussions, and by the preparation and publication of books, reports or otherwise as may seem desirable so as to development, a body of informed opinions on world affairs; and
To establish contacts with other organizations with similar objectives.
3. To achieve these mandates, the Institute is also charged with promoting the scientific study of international politics, economics and jurisprudence with a view to:
Providing relevant information to the Government of the Federation and members of the public on matters concerning international relations;
Providing facilities for the training of Nigerian diplomats and personnel of other countries;
Promoting and encouraging the study of and research into all aspects of international affairs;
Arranging international seminars and conferences on any matter relating to its objectives; and
Carrying out such other activities as may be necessary for the attainment of the objectives of the Institute.
4. In line with the Act establishing the NIIA, applicants for the post of Director-General, must possess the following minimum qualifications:
Hold a Professorial Chair in international relations or other related areas of the Social Sciences with a minimum of 15 years post-professional qualification and experience in international relations or related areas;
Show demonstrable track record in similar position(s) within or outside Nigeria, complete with evidence of ability to lead a high profile team of world-class academics in international studies and related areas;
Be a competent administrator with matured disposition and exposure, easily able to contribute positively to charting the countrys international relations direction in the emerging world-order.
In addition, applicants must also be computer literate.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
5. All applications accompanied with Curricular Vitae/resumes and photocopies of necessary credentials should reach the: Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
6. More information on the NIIA is available at the Institutes Website: http://www.niianet.org/
Signed:
Amb. (Dr.) Martin I. Uhomoibhi
(Permanent Secretary)
Thoughts on job creation
SIR: Job creation is currently a problem not only in developing countries but for much of the developed world .Perhaps Nigerians can learn from the example of those countries who are genuinely interested in creating jobs for their people. We have never really been sincere about job creation in Nigeria.
It is said that the American Dream begins and ends with a job and President Barack Obama definitely knows what that means for re- election.
Whereas in Nigeria the then President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo did say quite bluntly on National Television that it is not the business of government to create jobs whilst at the same time admitting that there were over 30 million Nigerians unemployed.
Eventually with the National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy (NEEDS) document which he flagged off for a nationwide consultation on March 15 2004, Obasanjo said there would be concerted efforts to create one million jobs.
It looks like for twelve years the PDP has not had a definite plan on the ground for job creation. The Aliko Dangote-headed job creation committee said to be poised to create 12 million on the eve of an election year is suspect.
If the government does not know what to do with the 50 billion naira earmarked for the test run of the National Action Plan on Employment Creation (NAPEC), I suggest they give the money to our universities to commercialise research. This is how blue chips companies are started. Hewlett- Packard which started in a garage, with Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard at the suggestion of their Professor, Fred Terman gave rise to Silicon Valley, the world’s largest and most successful industrial estate. Multinational companies like Microsoft, Apple and Amazon.com all started from garages. Coming home, our own Florence Seriki of Omatek Computers started as a youth in a one bed room apartment. The youth are the future of business and industry. We should take their business proposals more seriously especially as it concerns technology For concerned persons, I would recommend the book titled Fred Terman at Stanford: Building a University, a Discipline and Silicon Valley by C.Stewart Gilmor (Stanford University Press)
Interestingly, Goodluck Jonathan uses the social networking site, Facebook so he has heard about the founder, Mark Zuckerberg still in his twenties and whose company has been valued by Goldman Sachs at 50 billion dollars.
With regards to agriculture and especially the importation of rice, we have the capacity to feed our selves. I think President Goodluck Jonathan is aware of this fact. Whilst still Vice Presidential candidate and on the campaign train, Jonathan told the people of Abakaliki, in obvious reference to rice production in the area that Abakaliki would be transformed into the Thailand of Africa. How nice it would have been if we had celebrated 50 years of Nigerian independence with rice grown in Abakaliki but instead the papers reported the First Lady Patience Jonathan distributing bags of rice imported from Brazil to mark the 50th anniversary.
I feel we should try to make the best of a bad situation by encouraging our able bodied unemployed to turn to volunteering for worthy causes. Voluntee-ring gives more meaning to life, helps you form valuable social relationships; participants develop useful skills and also have some "experience" to put on their CV. Through volunteering individuals also discover business opportunities.
In Britain the economic value of volunteering measured in terms of its wage value is 40 billion dollars a year.
•Augustine Togonu-Bickersteth,
Waltham Forest, England.
50 UK institutions for Education Fair for Nigerians in Abuja and Lagos
The British Council will host 50 tertiary institutions and secondary schools in the United Kingdom(UK) during the Eight annual Education Exhibition in Lagos and Abuja.
The Abuja event will hold on February 17 and 18 at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Maitama; the Lagos event will hold on February 21 and 22 at the New Expo Centre of Eko Hotel, Victoria Island.
The exhibitions will afford the pupils face-to-face interaction with representatives of the institutions. They will to learn about places of study; range of courses; teaching and delivery methods among others.
At a briefing about the fair,the Project Manager for the Exhibition Mrs Adetomi Soyinka said various programmes would, be on offer.
"We have 50 institutions registered to come into Lagos for the exhibition including universities, colleges and boarding schools. They will be there to market their programmes including foundation, undergraduate and of course post graduate programmes and professional development options," she said.
The British Council organises over 50 education exhibitions across 30 countries yearly including countries such as China, Hong Kong, Mexico, Brazil, Pakistan, Kenya Ghana and of course Nigeria.
These exhibitions can attract over 30,000 visitors, bringing representatives from UK institutions face to face with prospective international students.
The British Council Nigeria Education Exhibitions are the largest gathering of UK institutions, students, parents, education professionals, and academics in Africa with an estimate of over 5,000 visitors attending.
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