Chief Technical Officer (CTO) needed by a payments processing and distribution company in Lagos

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JOB SUMMARY:

The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) will be responsible for the company’s technology and technological resources. He /She will be our first technology go-to expert and play an integral role in setting the company’s strategic direction, development and future growth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the strategy for technology platforms, partnerships and external relationships
• Develop strategic plans and set timelines for evaluation, development, and deployment of all technical, web, and mobile services
• Collaborate with department heads as advisor of all technologies involved with company
• Build quality assurance and data protection processes
• Supervise quality assurance processes, integration, and system tests
• Lead the IT team during technical testing of platforms either pre/post integration implementation.
• Manage relationships between customer requirement and technical feasibility
• Interface between clients and technical partners
• Manage and coordinate the integration of new products on to the technology platform
• Manage  the design, review, assessment and contracts of the technology architecture
• Develop technical aspects of the company’s strategy to ensure alignment with its business goals
• Discover and implement new technologies that yield competitive advantage
• Supervise system infrastructure to ensure functionality and efficiency
• Monitor KPIs and IT budgets to assess technological performance
• Use stakeholders’ feedback to inform necessary improvements and adjustments to technology
• Supervise workflow of IT department
• Share technological visions, opportunities, and risks company-wide
• Study current and new industry trends, technologies, and software development
• Study information processing systems to evaluate effectiveness and make recommendations for improvement
• Represent the company at conferences and networking events
• Ensure company’s technological processes and service comply with all requirements, laws, and regulations

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, Electrical Electronics Engineering or related field; Master’s degree in information technology Projects or a technology-related discipline preferred
• Eight to ten years’ experience in software development role, IT Projects,  information technology role, or related field; five years in management or leadership role
• Experience with technology relative to industry; Fintech, Payments
• Strict adherence to company philosophy and sales goals
• Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)
• Excellent analytical and time-management skills
• Coding and programming/development skills (with strong experience in enterprise architecture) will be an added advantage

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Ability to build strong interpersonal relationships with peers, brand leaders, and other senior management throughout the company
• Ability to be a “big picture” thinker
• Excellent leadership, team building, annd management skills
• Encouraging to team and staff; able to mentor and lead
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to align multiple strategies and ideas
• Confident in producing and presenting work
• In-depth understanding of the industry and good knowledge of IT projects
• Not more than 40 years by February 1, 2018

SALARY: 12M Per Annum depending on experience

  IF YOU ARE QUALIFIED AND WISH TO APPLY,  please send your CV to info@deecla.com.ng

An Administrative Manager is needed by a Music School in Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria

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JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited local or foreign tertiary educational institution
• Proven track record with at least 5 years of work experience (post-NYSC)
• 3+ years of supervisory experience required
• Knowledge of accounting, data and administrative management practices and procedures
• Knowledge of human resources management practices and procedures
• Knowledge of business and management principles
• Intermediate-level computer skills and knowledge of office software packages
• Should be able to work on Saturdays
• Salary: N120,000-220,000

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• To serve in the lead administrative function of the academy in developing and implementing policies, programs, curriculum activities, and budgets in a manner that promotes the educational development of each student and the professional development of each staff member.
• Conceptualizes the broad goals of the academy and plans accordingly to ensure that procedures and schedules are implemented to carry out the total academy program.
• Defines the responsibilities and accountability of staff members and develops plans for interpreting the academy’s program to the community.
• Manages all parent/student engagement related to new enquiries (including tours) or changes to the lessons/schedule of existing students.
• Provides activities which facilitate the professional growth of the academy staff & teachers and enhances the quality of the instructional program for all students.
• The administrator supervises and appraises the performance of all academy staff a& teachers.
• Manage procedures for financial and other record keeping and ensure that financial information is properly tracked and documented
• Approve and verify all payroll payments to staff and teachers to ensure on time payment each month
• Create annual budget for approval by the Board.
• Manage budget and approve all payments to 3rd parties prior to release
• Ensure the implementation of office policies and procedures
• Oversee adherence to office policies and procedures
• Monitor and maintain entry of data into the database
• Implement procedural and policy changes to improve operational efficiency
• Monitor and maintain all inventory (musical instruments, musical materials, office supplies etc)
• Review and approve acquisition of office or musical supplies
• Manages, directs, and maintains records on the materials, supplies and equipment which are necessary to carry out the daily school routine.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment at the academy
• Report to the Music Director on a regular basis
• Deal with confrontational situations, resulting in mutually beneficial and productive resolutions.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Strong communication skills
• Strong sense of initiative
• Strong problem solving skills
• Planning and organizational skills
• Work and time management skills
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• High degree of integrity
• Teamwork and collaboration

IF YOU ARE QUALIFIED AND WISH TO APPLY,  please send your CV to info@deecla.com.ng

Check your INEC voting status: Nigerian elections 2019

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Nigerians, Your vote will count towards who leads us nationally, statewide and locally in 2019

Check your INEC voting status via the link below:

  

http://inecnigeria.org/

 

 

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Whitesands School Presents to you Fine Arts Exhibition

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Whitesands school presents :

Chukwuma Clestine UKAH (Class'15) and Chukwuemeka Anthony CHUKWU (Class'16), Whitesands alumni are presenting their works in an arts exhibition.

Time:  3-9pm
Date  Saturday, 13 January 2018
Venue:  Oakwood Park Hotel, Chevron Roundabout, Lekki

Invite your family and friends to this event. 

Here are short bio of the artists:

Chukwuma UKAH (Class'15)  is presently studying Theatre and Film Studies in University of Nigeria Nsukka. He is currently  working to improve and refine his art to break into the animation and film scene.  While at Whitesands he competed in a couple of national arts competition.  He also hold several medals in athletics in Lagos State sports competition.

Chukwuemeka CHUKWU (Class'16) is a student of architecture as a major and fine art as a minor in a US university.  He works with mixed media like basswood for architecture models and foam board for large scale paintings. Under fine art he does work illustrating the present culture of Nigeria mixing with advancement of technology that may exist far into the future like the year 3099. He has a style of painting where he eliminates identity of a figure and retain the interesting pose or action of that figure,

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Operations & Front Desk Manager needed in a hotel in Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria

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A premier lodge and spa in Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria, currently seeks an Operations and Front Desk Manager. The successful candidate will be honest, neat and well spoken. He or she will be a quick thinker and be able to solve problems quickly, efficiently and they must have the ability to think laterally. They will be the main point of contact between the management of the hotel and the rest of the hotel staff and in this regard, will serve as an Operations Manager. They will also be able to deal with client requests and will always remain polite, level-headed and pleasant when dealing with staff or management

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage office supplies, stock and place orders
• Prepare regular reports on expenses and office budgets
• Manage office expenses through petty cash
• Maintain and update company databases
• Organize a filing system for important and confidential company documents
• Answer queries by employees and clients
• Update office policies as needed
• Maintain a company calendar and schedule appointments
• Schedule meetings and appointments as required
• Distribute and store correspondence (e.g. letters, emails and packages)
• Prepare reports and presentations with statistical data, as assigned
• Actively participate in marketing and sales activities, including legwork
• Actively support operational and business development activities/ events

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS :

• Proven working experience in Operations, Front desk  or in a similar role
• Good writing and communication skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Working knowledge of office equipment and office management tools.
• Minimum of BSc  in Business Administration or other related field

Working Schedule: The candidate will be required to sleep at the hotel from Monday to Friday (accommodation will be provided)

SALARY: N80,000 maximum

IF YOU ARE QUALIFIED,  please send your CV to  info@deecla.com.ng

A Secretary is needed by an Optical Center in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

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                                                             JOB SUMMARY:

The secretary will be responsible to support high-level executives, management and the entire department and market product sold by the company. Provide administrative support and perform numerous duties, including scheduling, writing correspondence, emailing, handling visitors, routing callers, and answering questions and requests.







JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Provide administrative and clerical support to departments or individuals.
• Plan, organize, and execute marketing and sales programs. 
• Schedule meetings and arrange conference rooms.
• Alert manager about cancellations or new meetings.
• Handle information requests.
• Prepare correspondence and communication draft to internal and extenal clients.
• Arrange for outgoing mail and packages .
• Prepare statistical reports.
• Welcome visitors and patients with care and respect.
• Coordinate office management activities and logistics around the office.
• Prepare agenda for meetings.
• Maintain office procedures.
• Coordinate travel arrangements; prepares itineraries; prepares, compiles and maintains travel vouchers and records.
• Operate office equipment, such as photocopy machine and scanner.
• Relay pertinent information/ telephone messages to executives in a timely manner.
• Receive and relay telephone messages.
• Maintain hard copy and electronic filing system.

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• ND/HND in relevant qualification
• Windows applications, Word, Excel, administrative office procedures and written communications
• Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and review work for quality and production standards.
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work area.
• Good communication, customer service and relationship-building skills
• Candidate's place of residence should be in Ibadan

 SALARY: N40,000

IF YOU ARE QUALIFIED,  please send your CV to  info@deecla.com.ng

Graphic Designer needed by a Procurement/logistics company in Lekki

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Graphic designer will be responsible for  creating  visual concepts, by hand or using computer software, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, or captivate consumers.  He/She will also develop the overall layout and production design for advertisements, brochures, magazines, and corporate reports.

DUTIES:
Meet with clients or the art director to determine the scope of a project
Advise clients on strategies to reach a particular audience
Determine the message the design should portray
Create images that identify a product or convey a message
Develop graphics for product illustrations, logos, and websites
Select colors, images, text style, and layout
Present the design to clients or the art director
Incorporate changes recommended by the clients into the final design
Review designs for errors before printing or publishing them

SKILLS & QUALIFICATION:
B.SC/HND in graphic design or a related field is required
Must be able to use Corel Draw, vector format and other design softwares
Should be able to demonstrate creativity and originality through a professional portfolio that features their best designs.
Should posses time-management skills
Computer knowledge,good team player and can lead with supervisory ability
Able to write  good report and coordinate well.

SALARY: Salary is 40k-60k

IF YOU ARE QUALIFIED,  please send your CV to  info@deecla.com.ng

Annual Raffle Draw from Latitude Advance Solutions & Services Limited (your corporate gifts & promotional items company)

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To current and prospective customers, 

Season’s greetings!!! You are invited to visit our showroom and enter our raffle to win a fit bit activity tracker OR a Blu Advance Dual Sim Smart phone.

Please see flyer below for more information.

Refreshments will be served on Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Your Corporate gifts, Promotional items, Point of Sale (POS), Point of Purchase Material(POPM) partner. 

Latitude Advance Solutions & Services Limited
Website: www.latitudeadvancesolutions.com   (new website still under construction)
Phone: +2348177204250 or 09098626883
Email: latitudeadvancesolutions@gmail.com

Sales & Marketing needed by a Procurement/logistics company in Lekki

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SUMMARY:
Sales/Marketing representative will be responsible for planning and executing marketing campaigns to generate new prospects and improve client retention.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Devise marketing campaigns with the goal of increasing product/service awareness and increasing sales and profits.
• Plan, organize, and execute marketing and sales programs.
• Device marketing campaigns and activities.
• Generate leads and drive sales.
• Gather and report customer intelligence or competitive analysis to the marketing  team.
• Support all company initiatives, give actionable feedback, share best practices and serves as advocate and information source for company.
• Manage marketing budgets.
• Attend trade shows and events to market product.
• Excellent customer service delivered to the customers and prospects
• Keep abreast of industry trends, competition, and new opportunities.
• Develop understanding of product/service lines and value chain.
• Ability to drive is a plus

QUALIFICATION:

• B.sc/HND in Marketing or business related course
• Minimum of two years in a Sales/Marketing role.
• Adequate social media capability
• A savvy computer/software user
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and commitment

SALARY: 40k-60k plus commission

IF YOU ARE QUALIFIED,  please send your CV to  info@deecla.com.ng 

Sales manager is needed in a health and nutrition company in Lekki, Lagos

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 A growing nutrition company located in Lekki Lagos, is looking to fill the position of Sales manager

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

A sales manager will be responsible for establishing sales objectives by forecasting and developing annual sales quotas; projecting expected sales volume and profit for existing and new products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the Dealer to device realistic and workable sales goals and objectives by forecasting and developing monthly sales targets; projecting expected sales volume and ensuring the goals are met.
• Mobilize the distributors to ensure they meet these goals in unison with their teams.
• Implement and device sales programs by developing field sales action plans.
• Maintain and work up training needs for the sales consultants to improve sales efforts.
• Maintain product and technical knowledge by attending workshops; reviewing publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional bodies.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Coordinate and motivate the consultants to ensure they are properly equipped and supported to achieve their sales goals.
• Build a database of customers on installment payments with a view to closing and wrapping up the transaction and working alongside their consultants.
• Continuously coordinate the Business Opportunity Meetings alongside the culinary shows to ensure continuous sales are exceeded.
• Devise grassroot strategy in achieving the set targets and recommending new ways of ensuring the goals are met consistently.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• BS.c in relevant discipline
• Masters, MBA in relevant discipline
• 5years in a supervisory/ leadership role
• PC proficiency and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel,h Word and Power Point, Google and CRM knowledge is essential.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• High level of integrity and dependability with strong sense of urgency
• Ability to build a strong relationship with your team
• Must be disciplined and committed
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate well  

Salary- 100K-150K plus bonus but negotiable

IF YOU ARE QUALIFIED,  please send your CV to  info@deecla.com.ng

A driver is needed in a printing/client service company

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A company in the printing/client service industry seeks to recruit a driver with good intellect, initiative, and proactive behavior.  He/she will exude professionalism on the job and is expected to promote a positive image of the company.

Job Description:

• Transport different products of the company to different establishments or client sites 
• Drive company staffs to their client locations, while following the rules and regulations of the road and proper safety measures. 
• Responsible for maintaining the company's vehicles in good working condition, including tracking when they are due for service and refueling.
• Proper management of budgets for daily vehicle utilization and maintenance.
• Ability to multitask

Job Skills and Requirements:

• Present  a valid state driver’s license
• Good written and spoken communication skills
• Should have at least a secondary school leaving (S.S.C.E certificate)
• Should live in the Lagos island, Ikoyi, Lekki, Ajah axis.

Salary:  40k-50k

IF YOU ARE QUALIFIED,  please send your CV to  info@deecla.com.ng

Operations & Front Desk Manager needed in a hotel in Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria

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JOB BRIEF:

  

A premier lodge and spa in Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria, currently seeks an Operations and Front Desk Manager. The successful candidate will be honest, neat and well spoken. He or she will be a quick thinker and be able to solve problems quickly, efficiently and they must have the ability to think laterally. They will be the main point of contact between the management of the hotel and the rest of the hotel staff and in this regard, will serve as an Operations Manager. They will also be able to deal with client requests and will always remain polite, level-headed and pleasant when dealing with staff or management




DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage office supplies, stock and place orders
• Prepare regular reports on expenses and office budgets
• Manage office expenses through petty cash
• Maintain and update company databases
• Organize a filing system for important and confidential company documents
• Answer queries by employees and clients
• Update office policies as needed
• Maintain a company calendar and schedule appointments
• Schedule meetings and appointments as required
• Distribute and store correspondence (e.g. letters, emails and packages)
• Prepare reports and presentations with statistical data, as assigned
• Actively participate in marketing and sales activities, including legwork
• Actively support operational and business development activities/ events

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS :

• Proven working experience in Operations, Front desk  or in a similar role
• Good writing and communication skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Working knowledge of office equipment and office management tools.
• Minimum of BSc  in Business Administration or other related field

Working Schedule: The candidate will be required to sleep at the hotel from Monday to Friday (accommodation will be provided)

SALARY: N80,000 maximum

IF YOU ARE QUALIFIED,  please send your CV to  info@deecla.com.ng

HR ASSOCIATE ROLE AVAILABLE IN LEKKI, LAGOS, NIGERIA

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A consulting company that provides HR & software solutions is currently extending a unique opportunity for university graduates with 3-5 years of experience in HR/Administration to take on a HR Associate role  

The ideal candidate for this role will learn about and gain hands-on experience on recruitment functions, online training. and software use and implementation of the company's accounting software(s). He/She would be required to take at least an accounting software/HR certifications and will be issued a certificate at the completion of the training. he HR Associate role is intended to be filled by an ideal candidate that has prior experience in HR and require little or no training. 

Individuals that have a love of learning, especially HR/Adminiatrative functions/ accounting software, and are keen about growing a business through client prospecting, excellent customer service and consulting should apply.

Gross Salary: N70,000-N85,000 

Requirements:

• 3-5 years experience in a human resources role
• Preferably, the candidate should have  personal laptop to take an accounting online software courses with the suggested capacity and features: 500GB external drive WD or Seagate OS Windows server 2012(alternatively at least Windows 7) Processor core i3, core i5 or core i7 (preferable core i5)
• Must reside  in Lekki 1, Oniru, VI, Ikate or very close proximity to these areas  
• B. Sc. in Human Resources, Accounting Engineering, IT, Computer Science, Marketing and Sales 

if this is of interest to you, please send your cv to info@deecla.com.ng

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY ON HOLD

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JOB DESCRIPTION:
An organization in the fashion and customer accessories industry seeks a business development manager, who will be responsible for developing the company’s product lines in Lagos, Nigeria

KEY OBJECTIVES:
Drive the company’s sales through:

• Online (e-commerce and social media) customer engagement
• Physical customer engagement through field work, events, activation, exhibitions etc
• Improve the organization’s market position and achieve financial growth.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

MANAGERIAL:

• Identify and develop marketing strategy based on knowledge of company objectives and market characteristics,
• Attend industry functions and provide feedback and information on market and creative trends.
• Present to and consult with management on business trends with a view to developing new services, products, and distribution channels.
• Obtain and analyze market and competitor information to develop effective strategies for revenue growth
• Identify opportunities for campaigns, services, and distribution channels that will lead to an increase in sales.
• Prospect for new clients and turn this into increased business.
• Formulate, coordinate and direct marketing activities and policies to promote products and service along with other management staffs
• Develop promotional incentives along with other management staff
• Maintain corporate image and reputation.
• Manage all company social media accounts- Instagram, facebook, twitter etc.
• Create and maintain customer database from all platforms.
• Submit weekly progress reports and ensure data is accurate.
• Monitor and record activity on client accounts
• Provide customer support for key clients to ensure retention
• Ensure that team members represent the company in the best light.

MARKETING:

• Carry out all forms of marketing i.e. legwork, e-marketing, tele-marketing etc.
• Recruit marketing officers along with Human Resource/ Admin Department
• Set marketing targets for marketing team
• Motivate marketing  team to meet set targets
• Train marketing team on product knowledge and necessary skills to enable them meet and exceed targets
• Ensure all marketing materials- published or soft copies have the correct information

SALES:

• Forecast annual, quarterly and monthly revenue streams.
• Generate sales and ensure sales targets are met for all product lines
• Participate in the pricing of products and services.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• A professional, who is business savvy, a goal getter and team player individual who wants to be part of an exciting adventure
• Brand Management/Ambassador - trade marketing skills - commercial skills - financial skills
• Some  understanding of the fashion/customer accessories industry
• Excellent customer relationship skills
• Ability to manage a diverse and independent customer base
• Demonstrated track record or some achievements in sales and distribution
• High energy, flexible, hands-on individual with outgoing personality who can thrive in small company environment and enjoys getting things done
• Ability to perform administrative and marketing functions and must be highly organized

BENEFITS:

• Join a creative and innovative industry
• An opportunity to set a track record
• Salary, 150k-180k per month

IF YOU ARE QUALIFIED,  please send your CV to  info@deecla.com.ng

Administrative officer needed in a Fashion company in Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria

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JOB BRIEF:

A company in the fashion and customer accessories industry is looking for an administrative officer to join it's team and support their daily office procedures. The administrative officer will act as the point of contact for all employees and customers, providing administrative support and manage their queries.

KEY OBJECTIVES:
To actively contribute to the overall achievement of the organization’s objectives by providing administration, operational and sales support
 

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Learn about and utilize the company softwares in fulfilling customers and management's requests 
• Replenish office supplies, stock and place orders 
• Prepare regular reports on expenses and office budgets 
• Monitor office expenses through petty cash
• Maintain and update company databases
• Organize a filing system for important and confidential company documents
• Answer queries by employees and clients
• Update office policies as needed
• Maintain a company calendar and schedule appointments
• Schedule meetings and appointments as required
• Distribute and store correspondence (e.g. letters, emails and packages)
• Prepare reports and presentations with statistical data, as assigned 
• Actively participate in Marketing and Sales activities, including legwork
• Actively Support operational and business development activities/ events
  

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS :

• Proven work experience in an administrative or similar role
• Good writing and communication skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Basic proficiency book-keeping
• Has working knowledge of office equipment and office management tools.
• Minimum of BSc or HND in business administration, accounting or other related field
  

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Must be polite and friendly
• Must be IT savvy and willing to learn about softwares 
• Ability to relate with people professionally
• Ability to use Microsoft office proficiently
• Experience in E-commerce is an added advantage
• Preferably Female and between 23–30 years of age


SALARY:  N60,000 – N80,000

IF YOU ARE QUALIFIED,  please send your CV to  info@deecla.com.ng

2009 Manual Mitsubishi Pajero, manual shift, 71,000km for Sale

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• 2009 Manual drive and one owner car.
• Manual Shift
• Currently at 71,000km. 
• For inquiries, please email info@spidnetworking.com

Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) Scholarship 2018/2019 for Study in the University of Oxford, UK

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The AIG Scholarships Programme is targeted at graduates between the ages of 25 & 35, some of whom may have work experience. The scholars will be exceptionally intelligent graduates who have excelled academically as well as in other areas of the lives.

 

Every year, Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) will fund five scholarships for outstanding individuals from Nigeria and Ghana to pursue the Master of Public Policy degree at the Blavatnik School of Government (BSG), University of Oxford. AIG Scholars will be expected, upon graduation, to return to their home country and apply their learning experience as change agents in their country’s public sector.
 

Benefits:

The AIG Scholarships are full scholarships covering fees, accommodation and living expenses. 

Please Note that:

Candidates who emerge as finalists in the Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) selection process will be expected to apply directly to the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford for admissions. Finalists who are offered admission to the Master of Public Policy will be considered by the School in the final selection of AIG Scholars. 

 

Only applicants selected for the second round of the AIG Scholarships selection process will be notified, and asked to provide further information 

 

Scholarship winners must be prepared to undertake to return to their country of origin and work in the public sector of that country for a minimum period of three years, and be willing to sign a Bond to that effect

 

Requirements:

• You must be a citizen of Nigeria or Ghana
• You must be between the ages of 25 and 35 years
• You must have achieved an academic standing sufficiently advanced to ensure admission to Oxford and the MPP programme. This means a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours (or equivalent international qualifications), as a minimum, in any discipline. For applicants with a degree from the USA, the minimum GPA sought is 3.7 out of 4.0

Selection Criteria:

• Academic and analytical excellence
• Strong commitment to public service
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and resultant impact
• Impeccable moral character

Note that: 

Applicants who reach the second stage of selection will be required to furnish the following additional information.

• Curriculum Vitae
• Full Academic Transcripts
• Academic and/or Professional References (four in total). Please note that at least two of the references must be from individuals whom you studied under at university. The references should be sent directly to AIG, and should attest to the character and intellect of the applicant, including academic, personal, extra-curricular and leadership achievements. (References should not be given by people who are related to the applicant.)
• Personal Essay (no more than 1500 words) covering the following:
  1. Why you are interested in public service and public policy; describe the specific issue(s) or problem(s) you care about, your thoughts on how this issue can be resolved and how the resolution of this issue could impact the economy as a whole.
  2. Why the AIG Scholarship and the MPP Programme at BSG-Oxford are important to you and how you would utilise this opportunity.
  3. The description of a personal challenge you have overcome or an achievement that you believe demonstrates your leadership potential, and the impact of that achievement.
• Two passport photographs

Applications for the 2018 AIG Scholarships open Monday, 14 August and close Monday, 2 October, 2017

Sources: AIG Scholarship 2018/2019