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MTN USA is part of the MTN Group, Africa's leading cellular telecommunications company. On May 16, 2001, MTN became the first GSM network to make a call following the globally lauded USA GSM auction conducted by the USA
Communications Commission earlier in the year. Thereafter the company launched full commercial operations beginning with Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt.

Job Tittle; Organisational Change Manager

Job Type; Full Time

Qualification; BA/BSc/HND

Experience; 8 years

Location; Lagos

Job Field; Administration / Secretarial

Job description
Stakeholder Management – identify and align key executives and employees throughout the organization with project goals during the
lifecycle of projects. Identify keys for success and potential risks with specific plans for mitigation.
Apply a structured change management approach and methodology to lead change management activities and regularly conduct
change impact assessments to determine effectiveness of change programs.
Collaborate with Business Partners and Line Management in development, implementation and adoption of change initiatives
Assess impact of changes in organization structure and coordinate change management process for all organizational changes in
relation to organization structures.
Source information from employees on impact of change initiatives and provide customized solutions.
Assess change impact on the current organization and measure organization readiness to embrace and accept the change initiatives
Identify potential people-side risks and anticipated points of resistance, and develop specific plans to mitigate or address the concerns.
Work with project teams and stakeholders to integrate change management activities into the overall project plan.
Continuously seek self-professional development to sharpen skills and capabilities in a versatile and evolving digital landscape.
Identify, evaluate and track the development needs and performance of the Organization Development team, providing opportunities for staff to build on the company’s investment in their training and improve productivity.

Experience:

• 8 years work experience including;
• 2 years in a supervisory capacity
• Experience and knowledge of change management principles and methodologies
• Experience in leading and undertaking complex transition or change management projects
• Familiarity with project management approaches, tools and phases of the project lifecycle
• 3 years' experience in change management / project coordination preferably in a telecomm environment
• Experience in a consulting / advisory role in HR

• Change Management
• Project Management
• HR processes and policies

Method of Application
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should click here to apply online.

So you are off to college in the fall. You can’t wait to be an independent adult. And, if your college doesn’t require students to live on campus that first year, it may be tempting to dream about living off-campus. While you should always consider all of your options, there are many good reasons why students should live on campus. These advantages can be broken down into the 3 C’s:

Convenience One of the greatest things about living on campus is the fact that there is no travel time involved. Time is precious when you are a college student, so the fact that classes, libraries and computer labs are all close by is a real plus. The time saved can be used for studying or enjoying time with friends. All colleges strive to provide students with a microcosm of a town—just about anything a student could need or want is nearby. This includes shops, clinics, gyms, and in some cases, even movie theatres or bowling alleys. Living on campus also simplifies life since there is no need to pay bills to various companies each month because housing and dining costs are included in college fees. Even though the cost of living on campus may seem steep, the convenience is well worth it. Students don’t have to worry about getting groceries, making their own meals, trying to find roommates, driving in heavy traffic, etc. When they need something, it is just a short walk to get it…whatever it might be.
Connections You may have heard people say that they made friends at college who turned out to be life-long friends. These types of deep connections are more likely to occur when a student lives on campus because there are so many opportunities to engage with others. Students can also easily gain access to the campus recreation center for physical activities, including classes and intermural sports, where they can meet new people. Being on campus also allows for easier access to club meetings and special events hosted by the college. Furthermore, many college students, even freshmen, work while going to school. Living on campus provides connections to all types of service jobs for students. Working on campus benefits students because the jobs are close by and they typically close down for all major breaks, so there is no need to locate a different job when each new semester begins. Campus employers also understand that students are there to learn, so they tend to be understanding of schedule changes and other needs of college students. Overall, living on campus allows students connect with others who have similar interests and goals.
Contentment While each college and student is different, national studies show that students who live on campus are generally happier with their overall college experience. The reason for this is most likely due to the ease of being actively involved in college life. Additionally, first year students who live on campus have higher GPA’s than students who live off-campus, and they also have higher graduation rates. Living on campus, especially for the first year, can make the transition to college life and adulthood easier. Students are less isolated and more involved in the many types of social and academic activities on a college campus when they live in the middle of it all. So while living off campus may sound like fun, another look at the college residence halls should be considered.

Weatherford is one of the largest multinational oilfield services companies. Our product and service portfolio spans the life cycle of the well, and includes capability in drilling and
formation evaluation, well construction, and completion. The Company provides innovative solutions, technology, and services to the oil and gas induPort Harcourt, Rivers

Job Purpose
The Field Engineer will be responsible for the successful installation of optical and electronic downhole reservoir monitoring equipment for regions supported by Production Optimisation GBU.
The installations will be performed directly by the job holder or indirectly through the supervision of 3rd parties.
The work performed on/offsite will be under customer supervision to the contracted specification.
These are to be achieved within the framework of the job scope and subject to our client contractual obligations and both regulatory and Weatherford policies and procedure requirements.
The position is classified as mobile and the job holder is required to respect the global nature of the business and be prepared to travel nationally and internationally to support business requirements in countries covered by Production Optimisation GBU.
Periods of travel and duration of work are project specific and variable.

Job Description
The Field Engineer is responsible for ensuring that he/she is familiar and confident in performing all "field operations" in advance of being required to perform the actual "field operations".
Any deficiencies identified are to be reported in a timely manner to ensure all "field operations" are performed successfully to the contracted specification.
The Field Engineer is responsible for identifying and documenting any Risk Assessment, associated with performing "field operations" in a timely manner ahead or performing the said "field operation".
The Field Engineer is responsible for ensuring he/she participates in Projects to Operations handover, evaluating the content of any Rig Book and or Procedures and Work Instructions and ensuring any deficiencies are noted and highlighted.
The Field Engineer is responsible for the Safety, Integrity and Security of all equipment used or delivered for "field operations", he/she is also responsible for ensuring all equipment is returned and any damages or shortages reported to the Company Man and PE prior to back-loading and shipment.
Work Closely with the business unit leaders to establish requirements, processes and procedures for the relevant Product Line's.
Work closely with the operations group to gian workshop and field experience.
Utilise the Weatherford competency programme to obtain the correct level of competency for the role.
Must be able to demonstrate leadership in Internal and External forums.
Setting up key standards/procedures in the Production Optimization/Reservoir Monitoring Product lines.
Conduct Market Research within the Regions to develop and maintain the GBU strategy in order to maximize our market share/ new penetration in this market to improve operating income.
The Field Engineer is responsible for all "field operations" equipment.
When arriving onsite the Field Engineer is responsible for ensuring that all equipment for installation in the Well is bench checked and where practical all Weatherford and /or 3rd party interfaces are rechecked in a timely manner ahead of Rig Floor operations.
The Field Engineer is responsible for all "field operation" reporting, including daily reports and end of job reporting. This includes accurate completion of the company's WPTS.
Any other delegated responsibilities as instructed by Line Management within the timeframe specified in a safe and efficient manner to meet business requirements, provided the instruction is reasonable and you are capable and deemed competent to fulfil these.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/ Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering or equivalent.

• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Minimum of 3-5 Years experience in relevant field.
• experienced in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Visio, etc…)
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to problem solve using thorough analytical skills.
• Should be able to work closely with internal and external customers.
• Self-motivated and committed to service quality a must.
• The physical ability to immediately respond to emergency situations.

Though in the past, community colleges have been perceived as “schools for those who can’t hack 4 year colleges,” that is changing. Not only are community colleges much more reasonably priced, but they offer some outstanding benefits that sometimes go unnoticed. As you finalize your decision for where you will attend your freshman year, don’t overlook the positive aspects community colleges offer.

Small classes
Many students find that the typical class size of community colleges is more student-friendly because of the easy access to one-on-one time with instructors. It’s just easier to build a relationship with an instructor who doesn’t have 200 other students in that same class. If you are concerned about being a number instead of a person at a huge university, a community college might be the answer.

Lower “overwhelm”
Transitioning into the independent college life can be scary. Large class size, unfamiliar roommates and heavy work load often adds up to stress and anxiety for incoming freshmen. In fact, one of the reasons that college freshmen fail to live up to their potential is that the complete change of lifestyle and requirements of studying overwhelm them. Starting out in a different environment, but one that is closer to home and not as large can aid students in settling into college life more quickly and effortlessly.

Smart instructors
Of course, 4 year colleges have smart instructors too, but there are some advantages to being taught by un-tenured professors. Many of the instructors in community colleges have actual real world experience in the field they are teaching. Theory is great, but sometimes practical information is more helpful, especially to new college students. In addition, the instructors in community colleges are there because they love to teach, not because academia is the only place where they can get paid to do research and get published. Some professors see the teaching part of their career as something they have to do. Taking a class with an instructor who loves to teach the subject can make a world of difference in how much a student learns.

Lower fees
With the cost of college skyrocketing, this point will most likely come into the decision of where to attend. Not only is community college tuition much less expensive, but students also have the option of living at home instead of paying large sums every semester for housing and a meal plan. There is also little chance that you will have to pay additional fees, such as for the student recreation center, even if you don’t use the facility. Since community colleges are less concerned about having all of the amenities of a country club, students don’t pay hidden fees.

Student Life
One misnomer about community colleges is that there is no student life. No sports, no clubs, no interaction. But many community colleges have changed all of that. With the rise in their population, they have seen an increase of interest in student life, so they have branched out to develop more school and community spirit. Many community colleges have sports teams and non-academic clubs; it is no longer true that community colleges are only focused on the classroom aspect of college life. More are offering a well-rounded education for those interested in all they have to offer.

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You never thought the semester would the end! But now that it is, you’re not sure you’re ready.

Final exam time is stressful whether you’re prepared are not. Often, stress is our worst enemy, but by making some smart, conscious choices, you will be on your way to a less stressful final’s week and a report card that won’t make you (or your parents) cringe.

Make a plan/schedule your time Being prepared for each of your finals is going to take time. And as final’s week approaches, every minute counts. Dust off your planner or open one of the many, free online scheduling tools available and make a plan. Just getting it all laid out on paper can really reduce your stress level. This can help you to see that you really do have enough time to get everything done. And even though you have to be flexible, if you follow your plan you will be more in control of your time and of your final grades.
Prioritize the work load Not all finals are created equal. There’s no doubt that you have a class or two that’s going to take more study time. This could be because the subject matter is just more difficult for you or it could be that you slacked off in the past and now have to buckle down to make the grade. Make conscience choices about what classes you’re going to need more study time for. This may be a tough decision, but making sure that you plan more study time for the classes that are going to be the toughest can lower your stress and help you be more successful with all of your finals.
Start small, start now We’ve all heard of the quintessential college student who waits until the last minute and then crams for his finals. How successful are these types of students? The best way to attack studying for finals is by doing a little bit each day, for each class. Try reading through your notes after class each day, making notes and highlighting to ensure that you stay engaged with the material. Go through the sections of the textbook that you will be tested on and read the headings, bolded words and highlighted sections, starting a couple of weeks before your finals. This repetition may seem boring, but you are actually studying when you do this, so you won’t have to stress out later as you cram.
Be Honest with Yourself We all have our own natural rhythm and working with that, instead of against it, is one of the ways to study smart, not hard. If you’re easily distracted, avoid going to busy coffee shops to study. On the other hand, if you need some background noise, the local coffee shop might actually be a helpful place to go. Often students claim that they studied all day for an exam and still didn’t pass it. But if they are honest with themselves, most of the time they didn’t choose a good time or place in which to study, or they allowed themselves to be distracted by social media, text, etc. So be honest with yourself. If you’re a morning person, get up a little earlier and study in the mornings. If you’re at your most alert in the evenings, study them. Turn off your cell phone and log out of all social media so that you aren’t tempted to use them to avoid studying. Remember, just because your book and notes are open, doesn’t mean you are actively studying!
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College Planning:
How many colleges should I apply to?

Applying for colleges is similar to standing in line at the world’s largest food court in the mall. There are so many choices. One place may serve your favorite food, but it’s incredibly pricey. You can afford this one, but the food isn’t what you’re hungry for. And there’s a lot of generic burger joints in between the two. And to make matters worse, each place has a limited amount of food to serve, so you’re not guaranteed to get something even if you can pick which line to stand in. So you wait there with your tray, lost in a sea of choices…

How many colleges should you apply to? A common answer is 6-8, with 3 being the lowest and 20 being the highest (that I’ve heard). The truth is, there really isn’t a set answer. The formula behind each suggestion, however, makes sense, even at the base 3 school level.

Reach or Long Shot Universities: apply to at least one college you’re interested in but are below their admission standards. These are high-end schools with long-standing reputations (either as being old, traditional universities or as producing “the best” graduates in a chosen field). They generally have high test-score requirements and difficult application processes that make it uncertain anyone will get in, even those who score perfectly and are the valedictorian of their high schools.

Match or Mid-Level Universities: apply to at least one college that you are well suited for and fall in the average of admission standards. These schools are ones that fit what you want to do with your degree, they fit your personality and lifestyle; they have high standards and strong reputations, but they’re not impossible to afford or get into.

Safety or Assured Universities: apply to at least one college that you are almost guaranteed to be accepted into because you are above their aver
age admission standards. These are usually basic level state schools. They’ll generally have low tuition and be on the lower end of the admission standards, meaning people with low test scores can get in. There is no shame in attending these Safety Schools. In fact, sometimes, it’s the best option, especially for first-generation college students because it allows them to experience college life. If you have low grades that hinder you from going to a higher-level school or earning scholarships and loans to help you pay for higher level schools, then go to a safety school for a year or so and consider transferring later.

Some students have known their whole lives that they would go to college – money wasn’t an option, there’s family history of it occurring, etc, so perhaps a 3 school application process works for them. But more and more students are graduating high school and going off to college as first-generation college students, so they don’t necessarily have the same familiarity with colleges and applications. If this is you, then consider the 6-8 option, with 2-3 schools in each level of Reach, Match and Safety universities. Applying to more schools lets you see the diversity of affordability, enrollment options and financial aid so that you can make a better decision.

Applying to 10 or more schools, however, can be overkill. Yes, statistically the more schools you apply to, the better your odds of getting accepted, but it also means the harder your decision may be on which one to attend. Being able to narrow down your options means that you are critically looking at each school to decide which one will be the best fit for your personality, abilities and desires in terms of what you plan to do with your degree. Limiting the number of applications you send by careful choice and consideration of the universities also means that you become familiar with those institutions. You understand what they require, expect and cost so you know that, if accepted, you could attend that university.

Applying to a large number of schools also has other problems than just repeating that feeling of standing in the buffet line and not knowing which to choose when you get to the counter. There is a cost involved. Safety schools generally don’t have application fees, but several colleges do. Some universities have application fees of $60 or more. There may also be extra testing costs –different schools may require you to take something beyond the ACT/SAT to apply (such as the GRE or Single-Subject GRE). And these tests usually allow you to freely report your scores to 5 schools – after that, an extra-reporting fee is charged.

You also have to take into account the time involved. Even with streamlined, online application processes, or application services, like The Common Application (to be discussed below), you have to commit a great deal of time to applications. Several universities want personal essays or communication about why you feel you’d be a good match for the school or what made you want to apply to their institution. To truly make an impact in these essays/letters, you need to know the schools. You need to be able to speak in specifics. That level of personalization takes time and, when dealing with 10 or more applications, can become exhausting. This is one way to narrow down your number of applications – ask yourself: how many of these schools am I willing to devote the time to that is necessary for a solid application? If some of the schools don’t merit your time, then don’t apply to them.

I mentioned application services, like The Common Application. This is a non-profit service that allows students to fill out one, common standardized first-year application form and then submit it to any number of colleges. To date, The Common Application can send student applications to over 400 universities and colleges, including all three levels of schools discussed above and even some international offerings. For those just starting out with college applications, such a service can help stream-line the time spent on application materials. If you’re interested, you can check them out at: https://www.commonapp.org/CommonApp/Default.aspx.

Whether you decide to apply to 3, 6 or 10 schools, the important thing is that you have made these decisions logically and carefully. Don’t just toss your application out into the wind without doing any research about these universities to see if you even want to go there. That kind of decision making is what has you winding up at the buffet line with the slimy, day-old green Jell-O nobody else wanted. That’s not how you want to start your college career.

The Maternal and Child Survival Program MCSP is a global Cooperative Agreement funded by the United States Agency for International Development USAID aimed at introducing and supporting high- impact health interventions.
This global program focuses on 24 high-priority countries, including USA, with the ultimate goal of ending preventable maternal and child deaths within a generation. MCSP country programs strive to ensure that all women, newborns and children have equitable access to the quality health care services that save lives.

Job Title: Program Assistant

Location
Sokoto

Job Field
Administration, Secretarial, NGO, Non-Profit

Position Description
Based in Sokoto, the Program Assistant will serve as a core member of the MCSP/USA Immunization program’s administration team for program activities in Sokoto. Under the supervision of the Sokoto State Immunization Technical Advisor SITA, the Program Assistant will provide administrative, logistical, and program support critical to ensuring the successful implementation of MCSP’s RI strengthening program assistance to the Sokoto state government. This position will work closely with both technical and program support administration and finance staff to advance MCSP’s RI program assistance in Sokoto. This will include working closely with the SITA, State Immunization Technical Officer SITO, Finance & Accounting Officer, and Bauchi-based Finance and Administration

Role
Manager, as well as the rest of MCSP’s geographically dispersed team across Abuja, Bauchi, and Sokoto. This individual will help ensure MCSP/USA’s compliance with JSI procedures, USAID rules and regulations, as well as financial and legal requirements of the Government of USA. The position will also involve providing programmatic support particularly to technical staff in Sokoto.
Roles and Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of an administrative system for monitoring and tracking program implementation per program deadlines as needed
• Establish and maintain MCSP’s filing system for program documents and correspondence, including progress and activity reports, financial and administrative documents, and other records
• Support the development and maintenance of MCSP’s logistical support systems, guidelines, and tools; ensure the effective and smooth functioning of the office
• Coordinate and manage logistics for Sokoto-based, internal and external meetings, workshops, and other activities as needed
• Provide administrative, human resource-related, and travel-related support to country-based and visiting program staff and consultants, including coordinating flight, hotel, and other travel/short-term technical assistance arrangements
• Support the Sokoto SITA, SITO, and other program staff in drafting, editing, and/or formatting official correspondence, reports, and other program documents as needed
• Assist technical staff to compile, edit, and review meeting minutes, technical reports, and publications, and support the development of donor reports, workplans, and other documents for USAID submission as needed through coordination, editing, formatting, and/or other assistance
• Support the Finance & Accounting Officer to coordinate the acquisition and maintenance of program inventory according to both USAID and JSI rules and regulations, as needed
• Assist staff with preparing official correspondence, photocopying, and carrying out other administrative tasks as required
• Provide additional support for program and administrative activities as needed

• Minimum of Bachelor-level education in social or health sciences, business management or public administration
• Minimum of three years of relevant work experience in management, administrative, or project/program implementation support, including at least two years working with an international development organization
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines and rapidly shifting priorities
• Good prioritization, problem-solving, and analytical skills; ability to work under pressure with diverse colleagues who have different strengths and varied support needs, and with flexibility, diplomacy, and poise; strong sense of good judgment as the situation demands
• Strong, energetic team player able to execute tasks with limited direction
• Demonstrated interest in public health, and in developing programmatic knowledge in the field
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills in English; ability to write for different kinds of audiences, both external and internal
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail as the situation demands
• Commanding knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Proficiency in spoken and written English, with knowledge of Hausa a plus
• Previous work experience implementing USAID-funded programs strongly preferred
• Knowledge of the health sector and routine immunization a plus
• Able to occasionally travel to Bauchi and Abuja as needed

Career Planning – Finding the career of your dreams

It isn’t so farfetched to dream of a career –say, as a Forest Ranger — and to discover later on that hanging out alone in the woods makes you absolutely crazy. Sure, you like to be outdoors and to be hiking, boating or fishing, but all your life you have done it with other people and now, with an assignment to be on fire watch for an entire month, you can’t stand the solitude and silence.

It’s a good idea to take your career choice and run it through a series of questions before you invest a lot of time in a degree that may not be right for you.

Consider some very basic things:

Do you like to be outdoors?
Indoors? Working with other people?
Doing something all by yourself?

My very first job was in an accounting office with three people. The air conditioning was set to a bone-chilling 65 degrees, the people weren't friendly, and I spent the whole day manipulating numbers. When I was offered a position as a newspaper editor, for less money, I bailed in an instant. The newspaper office was filled with chatty people — all day long. I thrived on the deadlines. I was constantly running out to take a picture, do an interview or go to a meeting. I belonged in this environment where I learned new things, met new people and did something different every day. Thankfully I had not invested four years in an accounting degree!

In addition to your work environment, consider your skills. A biology major can find work ranging from lab research to working with big cats. An artist might end up doing graphic design on a computer, teaching a roomful of kindergarteners how to finger-paint, or decorating china. Understand what you are good at, and what makes you frustrated. There are many paths to follow in any given career and you want to be in a place that makes you feel challenged, but good about your work.

Another key area to think about when you choose a career is your values. Do you like helping people? Not everyone is cut out to be a teacher, counselor or nurse. Many of us find careers where we aren’t in direct contact with customers or consumers and we’re happier for it. Maybe you want to make budgets and financial plans but you don’t want to be the person who sits down with a client and tells them they can’t buy a boat. Think carefully about what you believe is important to you. If you value good health, sound finances, literacy, safety in manufacturing, or clean water — there is a job for you! Working in a field that you don’t find important is a recipe for disaster.
Other factors to consider are things like social status, job security, independence, using skills like public speaking and writing, the opportunity to travel (or not), and how much money you feel you need to earn.

Some high schools facilitate career shadowing days. You’ve dreamed of working with animals and after one day at the local veterinarian’s office you know that isn’t what you want to do for the rest of your life. Or, a day in the courtroom might convince you that you don’t need that kind of pressured environment. If you didn’t get a chance to shadow someone in the workplace yet, it’s not too late. Explore your options carefully, find someone in your chosen profession to talk to, and ask if you can tag along for part of a day.

Finally – do your research! You can learn a lot about different careers by asking good questions and by searching legitimate sites on the Internet. The Bureau of Labor Statistic’s site, www.bls.gov, can help you find out about necessary schooling, certifications, and requirements for certain jobs, what the outlook is for a particular career in the future, and even what you can expect to earn if you choose that path. Your happiness and your future depend on making some good choices now, so put in some effort now to find out which career might suit you best.

As college tuition continues to skyrocket here in the U.S., many families are looking at different options that are easier on the bank accounts. But they aren’t only looking at community colleges and trade schools---they are also researching the benefits of sending their children off to attend college in Canada. There are more benefits to going north for college than lower tuition though; Canadian universities offer many opportunities that you may want to consider when deciding what college to attend.

Canadian colleges offer first-rate education with degree programs that are globally recognized. Because Canada more carefully standardizes higher education than the United States, practically any of the universities there provide students with an outstanding education which draws some of the best educators from around the world.
Numerous Canadian colleges do not require ACT or SAT scores to apply. This is a real benefit for students who tend not to score well on standardized tests. Additionally, some of these colleges only consider junior and senior high school grades when determining acceptance, so a student with a lower GPA early in their high school career may have an easier time getting admitted to their preferred college.

Most U.S. students who attend college in Canada agree that the application process for Canadian universities is less demanding, requiring fewer essays and recommendation letters. This can be a considerable plus when considering the time-consuming task of applying to multiple US colleges, not to mention the price of rising application fees.

Both undergraduate and graduate students are able to work on Canadian campuses without gaining access to a work visa. This makes it easier for students to pay for their college costs while attending school, instead of having to rely on student loans. Additionally, students who graduate from a Canadian college are offered the chance of staying to work in the country for 3 years after graduation. This offers new graduates twice the amount of career opportunities than if they had attended school in the U.S., especially considering Canada’s lower unemployment rate for recent college grads.

Because all Canadian colleges are generously and equallyfunded at both the Federal and Providence level,the cost of attendance is much more standardized than in the U.S.In fact, no other country with a similar Gross National Product funds its colleges more. Because of this, the cost of attending can be a fraction of what it would cost to get a similar education in the United States.

It is a little-known fact that U.S. Federal loan monies can be used to pay for college tuition in Canada. Though students may not need to worry about accruing as much student debt, if they are eligible for loans such as Stafford and PLUS, they can use them to attend a university in Canada.

Typically, the exchange rates between the United States and Canada are favorable to the U.S. dollar. When comparing cost between American and Canadian colleges, this is one thing you should figure into the decision. Current exchange rates can easily be located on the Internet.

Because of government funding in many aspects of daily life, the cost of living in Canada is usually lower than in the U. S.This is something to consider since many Canadian colleges are customarily commuter schools. This fact alone could be a big savings since many college students live off campus, meaning they pay rent and purchase groceries rather than pay for room and board on campus, which of course, is much more costly.

More and more Canadian universities are offering international merit scholarshipsto their American students. The ability to access scholarships, combined with the option to use U.S. Federal loans, work on campus, plus the lower cost of tuition offers U.S. students a way to start their life off with fewer student loans hanging over their heads.

One of the greatest things about college life is the opportunity to meet new people and have new experiences. Unfortunately what starts out as a lot of fun can end horribly. Meeting up with new potential partners should be a fun, exciting time, and it can be, if you keep some safety tips in mind. You can ensure your well-being by doing some planning right after you agree to go out with someone new.

Take cash
No one likes to be stuck in an uncomfortable situation. Making sure that you have a supply of cash on hand gives you the power to leave a distressing situation. It’s never a good idea to be totally dependent on someone you hardly know.And though it may seem like every place takes plastic, that isn’t the case. Knowing that you have what you need to take care of yourself can help you feel more in charge, no matter what the circumstances.

Meet up with your date
Rather than having your date pick you up, arrange to meet them at the planned destination. Just like with the first tip, having your own wheels available keeps you in control of the situation. If you feel distressed, leave immediately. Meeting your date also keeps your address under wraps. You should never share that type of personal information with someone who is a virtual stranger.

Plan an “escape route”
Set up a plan to call a trusted friend at a certain time. This not only lets your friend know that you are safe, but also gives you an “out” if the outing is disagreeable or unmanageable. If your friend can’t get ahold of you, there should be an action plan taken to ensure your security. Make sure that they have all of the details, including the complete name of your date and the specific locations where you are going, just in case they need to follow up if they don’t hear from you.

Say no, thank you
If your date asks you to go somewhere or do something that you don’t want to do, just tell them no. Don’t worry about hurting their feelings. Don’t worry that they won’t ask you out again. If they get upset about something as simple as this, you don’t want to go out with them again anyway! Find a pleasant way to tell them that you don’t want to do what they propose and offer up another suggestion of something you would both enjoy.

Go with another couple
Double dates may sound old-fashioned, but they are a great way to get to know someone new without being alone all evening with them. This may make the evening more enjoyable in general, but it will also make sure that you are safe.

Limit your alcohol intake
Even though we all know that alcohol makes us less inhibited, it is easy to overdo the drinking, especially in a situation where you may be nervous already. Dating can be stressful, but don’t allow yourself to become vulnerable because you have imbibed too much. In a situation where you don’t know the person you are with, you need to keep your wits about you in case you need them.

Keep your drink with you
Speaking of drinking, whether you have a soda or a beer in your glass make sure that you keep it in your sight at all times. This should be a standard practice no matter who you are with or where you are because it is oh so easy for someone to slip something in your drink that will make you an easy target.

Take your phone
This might go without saying since Millennials are rarely without their phones, but it is important that you have it with you and can easily access it if you need it. Make sure it is fully charged before you leave also, and make certain that important phone numbers that you might need in an emergency are pre-programmed in the phone.

Go somewhere public
If a private picnic or a party at a stranger’s house is suggested, tell your potential date that you want to go to the movies, the zoo, a restaurant, somewhere public. This is especially important if it isn’t possible for you to meet the date at the location. The last thing you want is to end up alone with a virtual stranger in the middle of nowhere.

Trust your instinct
The absolute best tip is to trust your gut feeling about people. If the person who asks you out makes you feel uneasy, simply say no to their invitation. Let them ask as often as they want, but just stay clear of them. Our instincts are important ways for our mind /body to tell us if there is danger around. Don’t talk yourself into going out with someone who sets off your “radar,” no matter what.

Trying to protect your child from all the bad stuff in the world may sound like a good thing; after all, parents should want to keep their kids safe. But helicopter parenting goes beyond the normal limits and can actually stunt a child’s emotional growth. While helicopter parents really do have their child’s best interest at heart, they are creating young people who have difficulty making decisions, who get easily overwhelmed and who feel entitled to whatever they want. It’s not a great lifestyle for the parents either! Recent studies show that helicopter parents are often depressed and anxious.
Now that your child is heading off to college, you may realize that you have done more than you should have for him. You may even be worried that you have set him up to fail. You may think it’s too late to change your parenting style. But it isn’t! But just because he is out of the house doesn’t mean there aren’t ways to encourage his independence. Here are some tips on how you can assist in your child’s growth into a successful adult by allowing them to take control over their current and future circumstances.
Let them vent, but just for a while. When they call home complaining about a professor, class or roommate, listen to them grumble for a while, but then let them know that they need to take action now that they have gripped about it. Encourage them to problem-solve with you so they don’t feel abandoned, but focus on being a sounding board rather than being an oracle.
Let them make the final decision. It’s great if at this age your child still asks for your advice. But there will be times when they may be using your recommendations as a way to avoid making decisions themselves. Instead of telling them what to do, ask them questions to get them critically thinking through the pros and cons of their potential actions.
Let them make their own mistakes. Sometimes the best thing we can do for our children is to let them make their own mistakes. This can be really tough to watch! But allowing them to learn now in a less risky environment will prepare them for making wise decisions later in life. A failed exam is much easier to live with than most other adult problems they will face after college.
Let them live with the consequences. This is another toughie that all loving parents struggle with. But sometimes we have to let our children know that all of our actions (or non-actions) have natural consequences that we need to take into account. When my daughter was in middle school, I got in the practice of asking her, “And what did you learn from that” when a decision of hers backfired. I think it helped. Now in college she is able to seriously consider a course of action, weighing the possible benefits vs. the possible consequences, and decide what is best for her. This is one of the best things parents can do for their children.

Support them no matter how it turns out. Just because you are allowing them to grow up and make their own (sometimes questionable) choices doesn’t mean that you stop supporting them, even when they make mistakes. It’s important that they know that they always have you to be there for them, even when they do something “wrong.” It may take a while, but you and your child can find that middle ground between hovering and being totally hands-off.

The computer age has generated strong advancement for many field of work. Along with leading to a stronger global economy it has also started a sense of global academia. Online college courses have not only gained popularity over the past decade, but they have also increased in the subjects and degrees that are offered. Many brick and mortar universities now include an internet based component, whether this is a full four year or graduate level curriculum, or part of a campus based program.
While the benefit of flexibility is often seen as one of the major factors in considering online college degrees, a number of other aspects also make this path attractive to potential students. This style of learning cuts out the cost of campus living, while still opening the door to many established schools. There is no relocation that is involved, and no need to change employment while completing a degree. This has also helped to make university graduation a stronger possibility for a larger number of candidates.
Connecting With People
Perhaps the most attractive aspect of this route of study is truly resources. This includes not only texts and library articles but also the human component. While online colleges do give students a vast amount of knowledge at the tips of their fingers, these institutes also give individuals the chance to connect and grow with others from many walks of life. Interactions not only help to heighten the learning experience, but can also facilitate decision making in regards to life paths.
By enabling many more possible graduates to share with one another along the way, experiential learning processes promote greater knowledge retention and higher critical thinking skills. People are positively challenged to grow interpersonal skills and intrapersonal examination, and these are highly regarded traits for any line of employment. Further sets that become more practiced and refined include technological literacy, research abilities, and writing and communication clarity.

The choice of earning an online college degree is worth more than the eventual diploma. This classroom setting is geared towards modern trends in business and social relations. This prepares students for tasks that are required in any career.

Online college courses have the great benefit of giving students greater flexibility in achieving a higher learning degree. Many of the internet class rooms have a weekly schedule with expected deadlines for discussion posts, student responses, and research and writing assignment. While these times are an expectation of enrolling in the course, students are able to submit work early or right up to the time deadline in an effort to accommodate other scheduling responsibilities. One of the highly beneficial aspects of this set up is the fact that these expectations remain consistent over the length of studies.
Essentially, online college students will know within the first week of classes when all assignments are due for the remainder of the program. Study time, writing time, and research time can all be figured out in advance, and this often makes it much simpler to remain working or meet with family and household demands. Although this should guarantee a path to success, students will also need to self evaluate when establishing good academic habits.
Expecting The Unexpected
Time management is a key aspect when considering internet universities. Even the best planning can become disrupted through emergencies, technological glitches, and other unforeseen events. Scheduling in manner that has all life events planned down to the minute can actually be counterproductive to this mode of learning. A more practical approach can often include goal setting.
When students set goals for their course progression, they are considering not just the physical time that is involved in a task, but also reinforcing the experiences of making career and life milestones. It allows for adjustments along the way, but also cements the concept of moving forwards. It also asks that the potential graduate self-evaluate at intervals and this increases focus and drive.

Self-motivation is another key factor in attending online college. While there are academic expectations and deadlines, individuals are not in the same type of atmosphere where an instructor is continually reminding about due dates and upcoming assignments. This will not only allow students to work at their own pace, but will also require that they are cognizant of all classroom events, including maintenance. It may include the need to prioritize tasks, including downtime. Driven individuals will frequently make the most of this academic setting, but everyone can succeed with a little bit of forethought.

If you're serious about moving your life forward, you'll probably need to start with your education. And thanks to online schools, it is easier than ever before for anyone to get the degree they need to take their life to the next stage. There are hundreds of online classes out there. Between the rising number of universities and colleges offering online training and the numerous schools that are online-only, it can be a bit overwhelming just figuring out where you should start.

Finding the right online degree program doesn't have to be that difficult, however. If you'll keep a few key things in mind, you should have no problem tracking down the one that works best for you. Here are a few things to consider:

• Accreditation – This is the most important thing you need to consider. Accreditation is basically certification for a college, telling the world that their educational program meets certain standards. Without it, a degree won't mean nearly as much to potential employers. Be sure that you look into the accreditation a school carries before you even think about enrolling. The US Department of Education maintains a database to use as a reference, if you need it.

• Curriculum – Pay attention to the credits you get and the courses you'll take when you enroll. If you want to transfer, are your credits accepted in other schools? Do the courses cover things that will actually help you in your future field? These are important questions worth asking.

• Stats – Don't be afraid to look at the statistics associated with a school. Look at the student loan default rates, the completion rates, and the employment rates for graduates in particular. Those three numbers will tell you a lot about whether or not you're looking at a school that is worth your money. The US News and World Report site is the best place to get all the info on a school's reputation and statistics.

• Flexibility – Look into the overall level of flexibility provided by each program, too. Think about the methods used to teach, what kind of deadlines you must meet with classwork, and more. Balance the flexibility of the school against your own schedule in order to determine whether or not you should enroll in the program.

The Programme ''Voices for Change (V4C)'' is a recently designed, UK Aid funded, four year programme running from October 2013 to December 2017. The goal of V4C is to help transform social attitudes towards girls and women in USA by working on specific individual, social and institutional changes. V4C will do this by operating at Federal level and in four States (Kano, Kaduna, Lagos, Enugu). V4C’s Vision is to be known and recognised for creating new ways to change behaviour, contributing to a USA where
every girl, boy, woman and man achieves their full potential. V4C’s Mission is to inspire a generation of new voices to speak up and speak out to empower young women to achieve their real potential.

Job Tittle; State Coordinator

Job Type;
Full Time

Qualification;
MBA/MSc/MA

Experience;
5 years

Location;
Katsina

Job Field; Administration / Secretarial NGO/Non-Profit

The Position
The purpose of the State Coordinator role is to inspire and motivate V4C partners at state level to drive the movement for change in gender equality. This will involve participating in key events, ensuring the quality and pace of delivery, monitoring the effectiveness of activities, bringing state partners together to share lessons, and creating linkages with other DFID funded programs and development partners. The role full time and will be state based with travel approximately once/month to Abuja.

Key Responsibilities

• Create momentum at state level for implementation of V4C initiatives, including:
• Inviting government representatives, religious leaders and other key state influencers to events, keeping them up-dated on progress, and seeking to work with them to amplify messages that are in line with V4C initiatives.
• Coordinate technical input and guidance to partners
• Coordinating state programme meetings to plan, monitor, and review program success
• Linking up partners to share successes, lessons, and strategies to overcome barriers.
• Overseeing the delivery of work plans outlined in the V4C / partner sub agreement, including quality and pace of delivery.
• Overseeing implementation at state level to ensure alignment with V4C

• Support the Output 1 – AGW Life Skills Lead in effectively leading on activities within post secondary institutions including;
• Strengthening partner relationships with relevant state institutions
• Coordinating capacity building and monitoring results, in particular for the physical Safe Space Programme
• Ensuring Brand Ambassadors are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to pilot creative activities in virtual and physical men and boys safe spaces.
• Create state level saturation of consistent messages that aim to influence the attitudes of V4Cs target audiences (AGW, men and boys, key influencers, implementation partners), including:
• Collaborating with the V4C Communications Manager and Key Influencers Lead to ensure that physical and virtual messages ‘speak to’ V4C target audiences.
• Ensuring linkages are made between students and communication channels (eg, radio stations).
• Ensuring target audience interests at ground level are fed into Output level planning and quality delivery
• Supporting state level lobbying by students and men.
• Participating in campaign activities that promote the V4C brand.
• Ensure that V4C has the information required to monitor and measure the success of initiatives, including
• Supporting implementing partners to document and report monthly / quarterly on progress, success, barriers and learning for submission to diaries for safe space work.
• Communicating regularly with the Output 1 – AGW Life Skills Lead for programme updates and general state security that affects programming, to develop weekly and monthly plans and progress reports.
• Following up with relevant programme staff to ensure MIS templates have been completed and data entered into the system.
• Continuously improve coordination and implementation of state level initiatives by networking formally and informally with other State Coordinators, including:
• Participating in quarterly review meetings to formally review progress and share cross-state lessons and problems, and work together to generate potential solutions.
• Liaising on a day-to-day basis to create a strong team for on-going peer support.
• Identify and build on synergies and overlaps with other DFID program by liaising with other program partners, including:
• Sharing V4C lessons and innovations with other development partners.
• Creating linkages with partners such as J4A and seeking to complement / amplify their work (eg, coordinating activities on violence against women).
• Liaising with other DFID program managers to identify overlaps / inconsistencies with V4C initiatives (eg, Girl hub’s work with girls).
• Any other reasonable activities determined by the Output 1 - AGW Life Skills Lead.

• Minimum of a Masters degree in social sciences, humanities or any related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years experience working in the development sector especially on gender and research.
• Excellent working knowledge of USA culture.
• Subject matter expert on social change programming, particularly gender equality issues, relationships and violence towards AGW, men and boys work.
• Knowledge of AGW life style.
• Knowledge of key influencers in affecting a change in attitudes towards AGW.
• Knowledge of how to access relevant communication channels (eg, radio stations).
• Understanding of physical and virtual safe spaces.
• Knowledge of other DFID progams, donor funded safe space programs, civil societies in safe space work within the state and other program partners (eg Population Council, Girl hub).
• Understanding of how to access government representatives, religious leaders and other key state influence

We all have dreams and ambitions. When it comes to your career, reaching your goals will have a big impact on your finances, your happiness, and much more. Sometimes, however, life just gets in the way. For years, people with responsibilities and busy schedules have felt like it's practically impossible to go back to school and get the kind of degree that they need to move forward in life. Thanks to modern technology, that isn't the case anymore.

Online education has made it far easier for anyone to earn a respected college degree online. By using a few simple tools and finding the right program, you can start working towards the degree you want. Online education has a number of benefits, including the following:

• Numerous School Choices – More than 75% of all major universities now offer online programs in one form or another. There are many schools that specialize in online only classes, and others who combine a mixture of class types. For instance, schools like the University of Phoenix have made it easy to take online classes anywhere, and other colleges like DeVry offer both campus based and online classes.

• Plenty of Courses – There are also many different options in terms of what you want to study. Degrees can be earned online in a wide range of fields. Even those subjects that require hands-on training can often be completed through a combination of mostly online classwork and clinical experience at a local facility. Courses available in Information Technology, accounting, finance, and more can all be completed entirely online. Medical degrees in fields like nursing are sometimes available, but will often require offline, in-person clinical training as well as the online portion of classwork. There are also master's degrees, associate's degrees, and bachelor's degree programs available to choose from.

• Respected – As long as you take the time to find the right schools with the right credentials, your online degree will be every bit as useful and respected as one earned the traditional way. If you're in doubt, you can always check the US News and World Report college rankings for online schools.

• Flexible – This is the big difference, and the main reason that so many people are turning to online education Thanks to online colleges, students can learn at their own pace on their own schedule. You don't have to be in a classroom at a specific time. You don't have to take time off from your current job. Most importantly, you can spend the time you need mastering a specific area of study. It's a personalized way to learn that really does work.

The odds are that you've heard a good bit about online education and what it can do for you. By offering you the chance to go to school on your own schedule and still earn a degree that will take you places, it makes sense that it's becoming the fastest growing type of education in the country – almost all major colleges now offer online classes of some kind.

The question is “how does it work?” It can be a little confusing, and the days of just getting your classwork mailed or emailed to you are long gone. Today, online education is compelling, effective, and interesting. Depending on the college and the program you enroll in, you can expect a wide range of different components to make up your online education.

Here are some of the things you may encounter during your online education:

• The Basics – You'll get assigned classwork, and while you may have a due date associated with each assignment, it's much more flexible than traditional education will be. You'll be able to complete it when you have time, so long as you meet very basic deadlines.

• Virtual Classrooms – Many programs have started using virtual classrooms that create a centralized hub for students. It's where most of the work will be given.

• Video Chat or Seminars – Some programs use pre-recorded lectures, while others use live chat with a professor. You'll watch the video and participate in discussions about what you're learning, instead of just reading endless walls of text. Often, animation and other video aids may be used as well.

• Forums – The class forum is often a major part of the educational process online. Here, questions are posed and discussions are had using a traditional online forum/message board setup. Grades are often derived in part from participation on these boards, which are the digital equivalent of class discussions.

• Hands On – In the event that you do take a class that requires hands-on training, you'll likely have to pursue a blended type of education. You'll complete coursework online, then have to complete your hands-on training in person at the school or at a nearby facility the school recognizes. For instance, learning a medical profession could mean completing some clinical work in a local hospital. Different schools have varying requirements where this is concerned.

• Exams – You'll still take exams to prove that you're competent in the area you're studying. The big difference is, of course, that these exams are handled online. They'll be an important part of the educational process, however, and are just as weighted as they are in real life.s

Based in London with a global reach, the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women is run by a dedicated team overseen by a board of trustees.
The charity was set up in 2008 in response to Cherie’s experiences meeting women around the world and the realisation that, with the right support, women can overcome the challenges they face and play an important part in the economies and societies in which they work and live.
Our mission is to provide women with the skills, technology, networks and access to capital that they need to become successful small and growing business owners, so that they can contribute to their economies and have a stronger voice in their societies.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Volunteer Mentor to a Woman Entrepreneur in a Developing Market

Job Type; Full Time

Qualification; BA/BSc/HND

Experience; 7 years

Job Field; Administration / Secretarial NGO/Non-Profit

Job Description
By giving just two hours a month, you could support a pioneering women entrepreneur in a developing or emerging country as she builds her business, gains economic independence and has a more influential voice in her community.
The Cherie Blair Foundation’s Mentoring Women in Business Programme is an innovative scheme that combines mentoring with technology to support women entrepreneurs in over 55 countries. Online mentoring helps to accelerate the strides these women are making and take their businesses, confidence and skills to the next level.
Over the course of a year, you’ll meet with your mentee online two hours a month to work on goals that are tailored to her needs and your expertise and interests. There are participants from diverse sectors and on board, so chances are there is a mentee who could benefit from your expertise and background.
The Foundation has groups starting every spring and autumn, with application deadlines in March and September. We invite you to join this distinctive programme and become a mentor. Mentors can be both men and women. They need just 7+ years of experiences, two hours a month and a passion for supporting a woman entrepreneur.
From rejuvenating interest in your own work, using your business skills in a new way, joining a vibrant community of accomplished entrepreneurs and professionals, making new contacts and supporting your mentee as she makes inimitable strides, mentoring presents a tremendous learning and growth opportunity.
We select and match women entrepreneurs and mentors from around the world two times each year - in May and November. Our selection criteria ensure you’re able to thrive in the programme, but the key really is in the commitment.

Requirements

• A professional or entrepreneur with at least seven years of relevant experience.
• Able to commit for one year.
• Able to meet online with a mentee at least two hours a month.
• Open to intercultural exchange and learning.
• Keen to participate in our online community, forums and events.
• Willing to complete a feedback form at the end of the programme.
• Fluent in English?
• Ready to embark on a life-changing relationship and join a vibrant mentoring community.

Established in 1978, NES Global Talent provides a complete range of contract and permanent talent solutions to the oil and gas, power, infrastructure, construction, life sciences, manufacturing and transportation sectors
worldwide. With more than 40 offices in 28 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. Offering
far more than a traditional recruitment service, we fully support our contractors while they are on assignment with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

Job Tittle; Contract Administrator

Job Type; Full Time

Qualification; BA/BSc/HND

Experience; 3 years

Job Field; Engineering / Technical Real Estate

Job Description
Our client is a major player in the Oil and gas downstream sector and is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of a Contract Administrator.

Job Summary
Responsible for the management and administration of construction & property-related activities, re: below responsibilities.
Management of Properties and capital investment plan of Marketing Support. Participates and provides leadership on strategic network optimization and planning activities. Directs all property management functions, including property purchases, new leases, lease renewals and other property and facility related actions including divestment, abandonment, and government-related takings and easements. Directs all retail related construction for major and minor projects and ensures high quality, timely performance and smooth turn-over of facilities to operational group. Manages retail and commercial network maintenance in compliance with client's requirements, in a safe, competitive, and cost effective manner.

Responsibilities
Maintenance - Reliability Enters Purchase Orders (PO's) and Service Order's (SO's) including ordering materials, writing service orders, and handling invoice inquiries Processes invoices against orders, checking payment against current contracts

Capital Stewardship
Administer Capital Projects and Property, Plant & Equipment (PP&E) matters in SAP Project Setup, Maintenance, & Closure for capital improvement and network replacement projects Obtains appropriate details (i.e., budget codes, project codes, capital details, etc.) in alignment with the Marketing Support guidelines for Capital and Project Management:Project setup and budget creation Enters Purchase Orders (PO's) and Service Order's (SO's) including ordering materials, writing service orders, and handling invoice inquiries Processes invoices against orders, checking payment against current contracts Prepares and monitors asset write-offs and transfers Monitors assets under construction (AUC's) and seeking closure as appropriate Monitoring of suspense account balances and transferring to projects as appropriate Capitalizing new assets to ensure compliance with book and tax guidelines.
Project closure Health, Safety & Environment Manages all HSE initiatives and ensures compliance. Ensures that Safe Work Practices are understood and implemented, by both internal and external maintenance providers, as appropriate. Provides assistance to disseminate HSE awareness and ensures compliance of HSE policy. Coordinates with other business units as appropriate, on risk assessment, closure, and management change of sites. Implement site remedy and closure in accordance to HSE policy.

Change Leadership
Maintains SAP IT and physical filing systems for contracts and related files- in line with Company standards and guidelines - to facilitate easy access for contract generation, review, and update.Updates key variables in IT database to allow for effective management reporting and accurate payment/receipt in line with agreements, including contract terms, start, end dates, contacts, property-related information, etc.Conducts file audits as required to establish MON Plc tenure position. Updates tenure listings whenever new agreements are entered into or existing agreements are changed.Provide leadership to contractors and other service providers to ensure all understand and fulfill their roles and responsibilities in discharging their duties. Determine where competency and capacity gaps exisit and report accordinglly for It to be addressed.

Business Planning & Management Reporting
Collaborates with other team members in preparation of reports, gathering and analysis of data from SAP to ensure Marketing Support activities meet with policies and appropriate budgetary controls. Provides coaching and mentoring of outside resources as business requirement dictate.Assists in the development of capital and expense budgets, generating actual from SAP, compiling inputs from respective Specialists, reporting compiled results.Using SAP and other tools, generates management reports for:Capital and Maintenance spend and forecast, by Specialist, Project, type of project / expense, area, etc., using SAP and other reporting tools.Contract status, by Vendor, Facility, Specialist Tenure listings on retail properties Capital & Expense Forecasting.

Compliance & General Administration
Ensures all SAP activities are in compliance with corporate and accounting policies and internal controls. Local subject matter expert for accounting policies, such as expense versus capital, recognized versus non-recognized retirements, etc. Serves as liaison on all asset and project inquiries and resolutions. Serves as liaison to Accounts Payable to resolve all PO/SO inquiries.As required and identified by the Marketing Support Manager, handles the administration (IT and otherwise) of any Marketing Support-related key documentation and reporting.Answers basic inquiries regarding status of individual project expenditures and runs monthly reports. Participates in special projects as necessary, including internal and external audit inquiries

Knowledge Sharing
Feeds into the Maintenance, Construction, and Property Analyst on the effectiveness of processes and tools, with required needs for improvement

Job Requirements
First Degree/ HND in any of Engineering, Estate Management, Business Management, Architecture and Quantity Surveying

Knowledge, skills and competencies
Good working knowledge of general maintenance and repairs in retail outlets.

Experience
Minimum of 3 years in a similar role

Personal Attributes
Organized, good time management skills and of high integrity

Physical & Other Requirements
Traveling from one location to another

Method of Application
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should click here to apply online.

Deep Blue Energy Services Limited (DBESL) is a resource and solution management company that specializes in assisting international/Local companies in identifying Potential market opportunities, assisting with permits, sourcing highly skilled
employees, bidding on and negotiating contracts and navigating the often complex political and policy environment of many sub Saharan US countries. The senior management and staff of DBESL have more than twenty years (20 years) experience in successfully operating in the Sub-Saharan US market, during which we have created innovative, user friendly solutions that have opened up new markets and increased the profitability of our clients.

Job Tittle; ASSISTANT DRILLING COST CONTROLLER

Job Type; Full Time

Qualification

Location; Lagos

Job Field; Oil and Gas / Energy

ACTIVITIES
Assisting preparation of well cost estimates for Budget and PDCs
Follow up stock reconciliation between quantities issued to wells and quantities actually consumed and the consequent stock reintegration
Participate in the monthly closure activities such as the SKF,Accruals and Rig Activity reports.
Ensure quick invoice processing in the IMP-SCAN workflow
Review of Drilling PR/PO before release by hierarchy
Participate in sub-committee meetings with Partners for budget and performance review
Prepare cost control booklet for assigned rigs
Periodic review of wells cost against closure forecast for assigned rigs with credible comments for variations identified
Prepare monthly wells performance and life of project reports for assigned rigs
Ensure SOX compliance, purchase order reviews, accrual back-up etc
Provide information on drilling cash calls to aid billings to partners
Follow-up in STAR the creation of drilling RFS.
Provide necessar yinformation to Auditors and partners in Well Audits.. Contracts, POs, Invoices etc

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To fully comply with office security,health and safety instructions.
• To stay vigilant and maintain continuous awareness of hazards and surroundings.
• To report to Management on any issue they may face or observe and propose way of improvement.
• To also take careof colleagues safety and behaviour without hesitating to intervene as much as necessary.
• To give his own input and making sure the workplace is safe(obviously clean and tidy).
• To fully comply with Security rules about travelling in USA.

Qualifications

• Bsc/HND or its equivalent in SocialScience/Engineering with minimum of 5years post qual. experience
• Good analytical skill and knowledge of cost control tools such as UNISUP(SAP),Business Warehouse, Microsoft Office Suites etc.
• Good knowledge of the Oil&Gas business and good knowledge of drilling operation
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good Accounting knowledge (Cost allocations, accruals etc)