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Do you want to become a member of rapidly growing Turkish Airlines? If you have the qualifications listed below, don’t hesitate to apply.

Job Type; Full Time

Qualification; BA/BSc/HND

Experience; 2 years

Job Field; Aviation / Airline

Required Qualifications;

• Minimum High School education (preferably 2-4 years university degree)
• Work and residence permits for foreigners
• Minimum 1 year work experience (preferably in civil aviation)
• Good command of English and local language (preferably Turkish)
• No criminal record
• No legal obligations (military service etc.)

I’ve been a fan of doing numerical computation on the.NET platform for a very long time. This interest landed me an internship at Microsoft Research with Don Syme’s team in 2007 where we investigated F# suitability for scientific computing. After the internship, I joined the open source community helping out with writing a kick-ass numerical library for the.NET platform.

Today, I am quite proud to announce that we are releasing the final beta of our open source project: Math.Net Numerics. Moreover, with this announcement, we are also kicking off a competition to find the fastest implementation of matrix multiplication in purely managed code. The winner of this competition will receive 1500$ and we will integrate his code into our open source codebase. I’m excited to see some creative coding in the next few weeks!

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and
the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. Placing women’s rights at the center of all its efforts. Under the guidance and oversight of the supervisor, the Administrative Associate supports the Office Operations by performing a variety of standard administrative processes ensuring high quality and accuracy of work. The Administrative Associate promotes a client, quality and results-oriented approach. S/he works in close collaboration with the Operations, Programme and projects staff team to ensure consistent service delivery and to resolve complex administration related issues and information delivery.

Job Tittle; Administrative Associate

Job Type; Full Time

Qualification; Secondary School (SSCE) BA/BSc/HND

Experience; 6 - 5 years

Location; Abuja

Job Field; Administration / Secretarial
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE - (ONLY OPEN TO USAN NATIONALS AND PERSONS HAVING LEGAL STATUS TO WORK IN THE COUNTRY)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Functions / Key Results Expected
• Summary of Key Functions:
• Implements operational processes;
• Organization of procurement processes;
• Support to HR implementation services;
• Logistical and general administration support;
• Supports knowledge building and knowledge sharing.

Organizes procurement processes:
Contribute to the preparation of procurement plans for the office and their implementation monitoring;
Generates procurement related reports; researches and drafts responses to enquiries for clearance by the Operation Manager;
Review procurement requests and initiate procurement procedures for office and project equipment, supplies and services in a transparent and cost effective manner;
Organize procurement activities and processes, including preparation and conduct of RFQs, ITBs or RFPs, opening and evaluation of tenders, coordinate contract negotiations (as required), prepare request for award of contract for the review and approval of relevant authorities, in full compliance with UN Women regulations and rules;
Prepare Purchase orders and contracts in and outside Atlas including preparation of Recurring Purchase orders for contracting of services, and create vendor profiles in Atlas;
Under guidance conducts reviews of procurement processes conducted by projects; submissions to the Regional Acquisition Management Review Committee (RAMRC), and Acquisition Management Review Committee (AMRC);
Facilitates implementation of the internal control system, and prepares and dispatches Purchase Orders. Timely corrective actions on POs with errors (e.g. POs with budget errors, match exceptions, unapproved POs etc.), and provide timely information and response to relevant department to resolve the issues.
Support to HR implementation services:
Support in the provision of HR services in the area of recruitment including vacancy announcement, organizing interview panels etc;
Provide support in personnel administration for international and national staff as appropriate (e.g. renewal of UNLPs, visas, extension of contracts, administration of national benefits and allowances, administration of home leave entitlements, etc);
Maintain staffing lists and reports as required;
Assume overall responsibility for attendance and leave management monitoring;
Prepare staffing/personnel related reports; research and draft responses to enquiries for clearance by the Supervisor.

Logistical and general administration support:
Support organization of shipments, customs clearance arrangements, preparation of documents for UN Women shipments (received/sent);
Perform a Buyer role in Atlas and preparation of POs for travel activities;
Make travel arrangements including preparation of travel authorizations, hotel arrangement, processing requests for visas, identity cards and other documents;
Provide administrative support to conferences, workshops, retreats;
Support collection of information for DSA, travel agencies and other administrative surveys, support to organization of common services;
Provide necessary administrative support to maintenance of premises and common services.
Supports Knowledge building and knowledge sharing:
Provide administrative support in the organization of training for the operations/ projects staff on administrative related matters;
Compilation of lessons learnt and best practices in Procurement;
Make sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

Impact of Results
The key results have an impact on the overall effectiveness of the administrative services and operational strategies. Accurate analysis and presentation of information, duly organized administrative processes ensure client satisfaction and overall timely delivery of UN Women programmes and projects.

Competencies
Core Values/Guiding Principles

Integrity:
Demonstrate consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct.

Professionalism:

• Demonstrate professional competence and expert knowledge of the pertinent substantive areas of work.
• Cultural sensitivity and valuing diversity:
• Demonstrate an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff. Demonstrate an international outlook, appreciating difference in values and learning from cultural diversity.
• Core competencies
• Ethics and Values:
• Demonstrate and safeguard ethics and integrity.
• Organizational Awareness:
• Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment.
• Development and Innovation:
• Take charge of self-development and take initiative.
• Work in teams:
• Demonstrate ability to work in a multicultural, multi ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
• Communicating and Information Sharing:
• Facilitate and encourage open communication and strive for effective communication.
• Self-management and Emotional Intelligence:
• Stay composed and positive even in difficult moments, handle tense situations with diplomacy and tact, and have a consistent behavior towards others.
• Conflict Management:
• Surface conflicts and address them proactively acknowledging different feelings and views and directing energy towards a mutually acceptable solution.
• Continuous Learning and Knowledge Sharing:
• Encourage learning and sharing of knowledge.
• Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making:
• Demonstrate informed and transparent decision making.

• Ability to administer and execute administrative processes and transactions;
• Ability to extract, interpret, analyze data and resolve operational problems;
• Ability to perform work of confidential nature and handle a large volume of work ;
• Ability to support a team and team building skills;
• Good knowledge of administrative rules and regulations;
• Strong IT skills;
• Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
• Ability to handle web-based management systems;
• Attention to detail;
• Excellent knowledge of office software packages;
• Strong organizational and planning skills;
• Strong focus on client service; ensuring impact and results for client;
• Produces quality outputs in a timely manner;
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Ability to work well under pressure, and to meet deadlines.

• Education:
• Secondary education;
• Undergraduate degree in Business Administration or related fields is desirable but not a requirement.

• 6 years of relevant experience in administration, procurement, HR, or logistic support service;
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.).

• Fluency in English is required;
• Knowledge of official national language essential.

Note: In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.

RS Hunter, we believe our clients have the resources, what we do is to galvanize, advice, and partner with our clients to understand the peculiarities of their businesses and then offer the best HR solutions and strategies that work.Our objective is to focus on creating an overall people driven value through training, expert HR advisory services and value enhancement to our clients in small business medium sector range while providing support to larger organizations in the areas of recruitment.

Job Title: Customer Service Executive

Location
Lagos

Job Field
Customer Care

Job Description
Assisting in the development of and maintenance of a customer oriented culture to enable the company deliver high quality international relocations, removals, freight forwarding and storage services to its varied clientele
Facilitating communication and information flow between the company and the customers in liaison with international coordinator, sales & marketing, Import Operations, Export and removals and Quality Assurance Managers
Identify trendsetter ideas by researching industry and related events, publications, and announcements; tracking individual contributors and their accomplishments
Responding to customers enquiries and providing relevant information to promote the company services to its varied customers.
Monitoring and managing the performance of the customer base by maintaining effective and qualitative customer relations with clients on their shipments
Arrange for collection of necessary customs clearing documents at customer’s request.
Maintaining of accurate and accessible filing of customer paperwork (internal records, files and databases) to ensure efficient retrieval of information.
Providing support in the setting up and execution of meetings to improve management communication with internal and external customers.
Receiving orders from customers and verifying accuracy and acceptability of their requirements.
Provide weekly customer reports. Resolving all customer enquiries or problems and complaints.
Interfacing with export and import operations departments to ensure timely and acceptable completions dates for all shipment entrusted to the care of the company.
Ensuring that all invoicing is up to date and completed within the required time frame.
Any other duties as may be assigned by management that covers company’s scope of service.

Skills and Requirements

• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Detail Oriented & Able to Multi-task.
• Excellent Communication Skills - Ability to communicate effectively with others orally and in writing.
• Conflict Resolution, Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
• Honesty, Integrity, Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Interpersonal, Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Problem Solving, Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Team Builder, Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.
• Autonomy, Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• BSc in any relevant field
• 1-3 years of customer relations, sales and/or order processing experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is seeking to employ suitable and qualified candidates for the position of: Human Resource Officer.
Job Title: Human Resources Assistant
Location
Abuja
Job Field
Human Resources, HR

Job Detail
The incumbent handles the full spectrum of local employee recruitment, specializing in complex issues and more senior positions and also provides Human Resources services and advice on HR policies and procedures to employees of serviced sections and agencies. Incumbent is responsible for position classification advisory. Carries out training and presentations to audiences comprising of both local hires and American supervisors. Incumbent is also in charge of various Human Resources programs and executes personnel actions. Maintains subject files for program areas and prepares periodic reports.

Requirement

• A University degree in any of the following: Human Resources Management or Social Sciences is required.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience of Human Resources, Administration or customer service in a medium seize organization is required.
• Level IV Fluent Speaking /Reading/Writing in English Language is required. Language proficiency will be tested.
• Advanced knowledge of personnel management, recruitment, host country labor laws/practices, office procedures and practices is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel packages with at least level III typing ability minimum of 40 WPM is required. Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in written and be able to develop and cultivate contacts at various levels.
• Must be personable, tactful, customer service oriented, and able to practice confidentiality and trustworthiness.

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is seeking to employ suitable and qualified candidates for the position of:
Job Title: Program Assistant
Location
Abuja
Job Field
Administration, Secretarial
Job Detail
The incumbent serves as a
Program Assistant for the International Narcotic and Law Enforcement Affairs Section. She/he works along with INL colleagues to fulfill the goals in accordance with the signed letters of agreement LOAs with the USA government. The job holder will provide management assistant to project under INL LOAs, specifically plan, manage and report on projects assigned. The incumbent is responsible for providing logistical facilitation for INL training programs, managing E2 accounts and administrative duties as assigned.

Requirement

• University degree or its equivalent in Statistics, Philosophy, Journalism, Business Administration or Management is required.
• Minimum of 4 years progressively responsible work experience in Planning and logistic coordinating position, managing logistics, coordinating travel plans for a large group of people, maintain a database and experience in accounting and administrative duties is required.
• Level IV fluent Speaking/Reading/Writing in English Language is required. Level III Good working knowledge Speaking/Reading/Writing in one major USA Local Language is required. Language proficiency will be tested.
• Comprehensive knowledge of procedures for programs, travel arrangement and administrative duties is required.
• Knowledge of USA law Enforcement community such as differing and overlapping jurisdiction for enforcement, key officials, USA culture, management structures and law enforcement is required.
• Advance knowledge of personal computer applications including Word, Excel, Access and Outlook is required.

• Application for US Federal Employment (DS-174); or a current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as a DS-174; plus,
• Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
• Any other documentation e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
• A type-written and signed application letter specifically applying for this position, and addressing the minimum requirements as advertised. Please reference the job title and announcement number on the application letter.
• Limit all electronic e-mail submissions to one entry, e-mail not larger than 5MB. Please submit attachments in PDF and Word formats, not pictures.
• E-mails received without the appropriate subject line and incomplete applications will not be considered.