IITA Job Vacancies for Research Supervisors/Technicians

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The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is one of the world's leading research partners in finding solutions for hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. IITA award-winning research for development (R4D) addresses the development needs of tropical countries. IITA work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture.

IITA is an International non-profit research-for-development (R40) organization created in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported primarily by the Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our R40 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.
The International institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for the following positions at the Institute’s Kano Station and Headquarters, Ibadan.

RESEARCH SUPERVISOR (Pathology) (18 months renewable Contract)
DUTIES:
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:
Assist with coordinating activities in the laboratory;
Conduct laboratory, screen-house and field experiments with scientists;
Assist with culture/isolate storage appropriately;
Conduct sampling, surveys, interpret result;
Prepare draft standard operating protocols for laboratory methods with scientists;
Provide assistance. Guidance to visiting students/Scientists;
Assist with ensuring proper data entry in laboratory books;
Assist with preparing draft reports on time;
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
BSc/HND in Microbiology/Plant Pathology/Crop Protection plus at least four (4) years post-qualification working experience in a research institution.

The ideal candidate must:
Be hardworking honest and trustworthy
Ability to build, coordinate and be a good team player;
Possess very good interpersonal relations, organisational and communication skills;
Candidate should be computer literate in MS Office packages;
Possess a valid Drivers’ license and ready to travel when necessary
Be able to work under pressure, outside office hours and on weekends where necessary.

RESEARCH TECHNICIANS (Pathology) (3 positions) ( 18 months renewable Contract)
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
ND in Science Laboratory Technology plus at least three (3) years post-qualification working experience in a research institution.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word Packages will be an added advantage.

The ideal candidate must:
Be able to work independently;
Be a good team player and be able to follow instructions;
Possess good organisation skills;
Be able to work under pressure, and willing to work outside work hours where necessary.

RESEARCH TECHNICIANS I (Maize) (2-year renewable Contract)

DUTIES
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following:
• Compile list of nutrient enriched hybrids and inbred lines and take stock of seeds available in the cold store
• Participate in the preparation, packaging and dispatch of local, regional and international trials involving nutrient enriched varieties, hybrids and inbred lines
• Arrange nutrient enriched breeding materials in the cold stores in good order to facilitate easy retrieval during seed preparation
• Prepare requested seeds of nutrient enriched parental lines of hybrid, synthetics and other genetic materials for shipment to partners, research institutions and advanced research laboratories
• Supervise casual labor during seed preparation, planting, pollination and harvesting.
• Ensure protection of seed production fields and making sure they are free from weeds
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Senior Research Technician, Research Associate and the Scientist.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
ND in Agriculture and at least four (4) years working experience in similar research areas.
The ideal candidate must demonstrate the ability to work independently and should be able to work extra hours.

REMUNERATION:
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae, the names and addresses of three professional referees (including telephone, fax and e-mail addresses, if available), evidence of current remuneration package and photocopies of credentials, to the HR Administrative Manager, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, PMB 5320, Oyo Road, Ibadan, Nigeria not later than 29 May 2012.

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DANGOTE GROUP Job Vacancies for Accountants

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DANGOTE GROUP Job Vacancies for Accountants

Dangote Group is one of the world's largest private sector employers. We offer critical and challenging roles in a wide range of industry segments. Our hard-earned business reputation for excellence having an incredible growth is achieved with an absolutely world-class workforce. Our company and your career; together we grow!

The Dangote Group is a diversified and fully integrated conglomerate with interests across a range of sectors in Nigeria and Africa. Current interests include Cement, Sugar, Flour, Salt, Pasta, Beverages, Noodles, Poly Products, Transportation and real estate with new initiatives in the Oil and Gas, Telecommunication, Fertilizer and Steel sector of the economy.
The Group requires the services of exceptional and highly motivated professionals to fill the followings positions. As a world-class organization, we understand that we exist to serve and satisfy our customers. Accordingly, our customer orientation reflects intimacy, integrity and learning.

FINANCIAL CONTROLLERS

OBJECTIVES:
To ensure timely provision of reliable financial information to all stake holders.
To ensure adequate financial and accounting systems in keeping with GAAP/IFRS.
To ensure adequate control system and processes to secure the assets• and efficient operation of the organization
Development and ownership of key financial processes including budgeting, management and financial Accounting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A first degree in Accounting, Finance, must be a member of ICAN, etc. Masters degree will be considered an advantage.
Minimum of 10 to 15 years cumulative work experience in finance and accounts function, 5 years of which must have been in a managerial role.

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS

OBJECTIVES:
Review and close monthly financial reporting in line with deadline
To develop and implement a modern cost-effective accounting system that will meet the challenges a nd objectives of the group.
To facilitate cost management and control as well as financial reporting and executing internal control.

QUALIFICATION
A first degree in Accounting or Finance, a recognized professional accounting qualification ( i.e. ACA, ACCA or Equivalent) is a must. Masters degree will be considered an advantage
Minimum of 10 years post qualification experience, S years of which must have been in a supervisory role. Must have analytical mind and focus on managing cost.

ACCOUNT OFFICER

DUTIES
To facilitate the effective operations of the finance and accounts department and ensure timely reporting

QUALIFICATIONS:
A first degree in Accounting or Finance, member of ICAN, ACCA etc. Minimum of3 years post-NYSC experience in Finance and Accounts function.

TREASURY OFFICERS

DUTIES
To ensure completeness, accuracy and correctness of all treasury records and reports.

QUALIFICATIONS:
A First Degree in Finance or Accounting. Membership of a professional accounting body (ICAN, ACCA). Minimum of 3 years post-NYSC experience in Treasury operations.

METHOD OF APPLICATION
All positions require high degree of I.T and analytical skills. Sound knowledge of accounting systems and practices in a manufacturing industry is essential. Compensation will be competitive and market driven. The ideal candidate should be ready to work in any part of Nigeria.
Interested applicants should send CV to jobs@dangote.com  within two weeks of this publication, indicating position applied for as the subject of the e-mail. You can also send your application through the following mail box:
Group Chief Human Resources Officer Dangote Industries limited P.M.B40032
Falomo, Ikoyi Lagos

DEADLINE: May 28, 2012.

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