FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY IN NIGERIA Current Job Openings

A Federal Government Agency in Nigeria (Utility Regulator) based in Abuja is recruiting massively to fill various positions across its 6 zonal offices nationwide

A reputable utility regulator based in  Abuja invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill positions in its zonal offices location Calabar, Owerri, Makurdi, Gombe, Sokoto and Ekiti. 

Job Title: HEAD OF ZONAL OFFICE (Principal Manager)
Location: Zonal Offices in  Imo, Ekiti, Benue, Cross River, Gombe, Sokoto
Industry:   Government

Specialization: Engineering, Legal, Executive / Top Management,
Minimum Qualification: Degree
Required Experience: 10 - 15 years

Competency Requirement and Abilities:

• Good understanding of the current status of the Nigerian Electricity supply industry and the ongoing reforms in the industry.
• Excellent understanding of the 2005 EPSR ACT and the Commission’s mandate and functions
• Ability to keep abreast of all current activities of the Commission.
• Ability to confidently represent the Commission at the zonal level
• Ability to facilitate the Commission’s interactions with state government departments and other agencies within the zone.
• Ability to co-ordinate the development and maintenance of an effective consumer database.
• Good leadership, organizational, supervision and delegation skills
• A proactive individual who is able to work without supervision and can deliver on targets.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate complex issues with clarity
• Ability to enforce high standards in ethics and integrity.
• Good presentation skills and knowledge of Microsoft office packages.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A good degree in Law, Engineering, Management or Social Sciences, minimum of a Second Class Lower. 
• Minimum of 14 years post graduation experience in the power industry, Public service or any multinational organization, at least 8 of which must have been at a Manager level. 
• Masters degree or higher professional qualification is a requirement or a plus

Job Title: MANAGER (Technical)
Location: Zonal Offices in  Imo, Ekiti, Benue, Cross River, Gombe, Sokoto
Industry:   Government
Specialization: Engineering
Minimum Qualification: Degree
Required Experience: 10 - 15 years 

Competency Requirement and Abilities:

• Good understanding of the current status of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry and the ongoing reforms in the industry.
• Understanding of the key technical requirements, standards and systems in a deregulated electricity industry.
• Ability to supervise processes and procedures for monitoring, inspections, tests and certifications.
• Good organizational skills.
• Result oriented/quality focused disposition.
• Strong communication skills.
• Good relationship and networking skills.
• Good presentation skills and knowledge of Microsoft office packages.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division – 2/2) or its equivalent.
• The Candidate shall also have a minimum of 10 years post qualification experience as a protection/safety/risk or reliability engineer
• Must be COREN registered Engineer or equivalent from oversea and can be registered with COREN
• Possession of a Post Graduate Degree is an added advantage

Job Title: ANALYST -1 (Admin)
Location: Zonal Offices in  Imo, Ekiti, Benue, Cross River, Gombe, Sokoto
Industry:   Government
Specialization: Accounting / Audit / Tax, Banking / Finance / Insurance,
Minimum Qualification: Degree
Required Experience: 5 - 7 years

Competency Requirement and Abilities:

• Must know how to prepare weekly financial report of the zonal office.
• Must be able to keep proper records of financial transactions of the office.
• Must have the capacity to handle all administrative functions of the zonal office.
• Ability to multi task 
• Good organizational skills
• Result focused/ quality focused disposition.
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Good relationship and networking skills.
• Good presentation skills and knowledge of Microsoft office packages.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Accountancy, Business Administration or Banking and Finance, second class (Lower division) 
• A minimum of 6 years post graduation working experience in banks or financial institutions, or should have had an uninterrupted working experience in finance and accounts departments of reputable public or private institutions.  
• Possession of a postgraduate qualification and membership of relevant professional association will be an added advantage.

Job Title: ASSISTANT MANAGER (Consumer Affairs)
Location: Zonal Offices in  Imo, Ekiti, Benue, Cross River, Gombe, Sokoto
Industry:   Government
Specialization: Administration & Office Support, Customer Service
Minimum Qualification: Degree
Required Experience: 7 - 10 years

Competency Requirement and Abilities:

• Ability to update and maintain an effective consumer complaint database
• Ability to identify, investigate and follow-up on consumer complaints
• Must be able to provide support using key indicators in tracking the performance of the Electricity Sector in consumer issues and ensuring that the Commission proffers effective regulations.
• Ability to carry out regular update of consumer protection rights and obligations
• Strong negotiation and networking skills.
• Result focused / quality focused disposition
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft office packages.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A good Bachelor’s Degree in the Arts, Management, or Social Science, second class (lower division), from a recognized institution. 
• Postgraduate Degree will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 8 years post graduation relevant experience.
• Experience in customer service is an added advantage.

Job Title: SECRETARY/RECEPTIONIST

Location: Zonal Offices in  Imo, Ekiti, Benue, Cross River, Gombe, Sokoto
Industry:   Government
Specialization: Administration & Office Support
Minimum Qualification: HND
Required Experience: 1 - 3 years

Competency Requirement and Abilities:

• Must possess good communication skills
• Must have good people relations skills
• Must be well groomed.
• Ability to use Microsoft packages
• Good organizational skills
• High ethical and moral standards.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• HND certificate in Secretarial Studies, Public Administration, Mass Communication and related disciplines from a recognized institution. 
• Minimum of 2 years experience.
• Experience in customer service from a reputable organization will be an advantage.

Job Title: DRIVER
Location: Zonal Offices in  Imo, Ekiti, Benue, Cross River, Gombe, Sokoto
Industry:  Government
Specialization: Others,
Minimum Qualification: High School (S.S.C.E)
Required Experience: 3 - 5 years

Competency Requirement and Abilities:

• Must understand the basics of car maintenance.
• Must be able to understand, speak and write good English
• Must be smart and ready to take directions.
• Must come from any state within the zone he is applying for.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Minimum of WASC or Senior School Certificate.
• An experienced driver with Trade test II (Mechanic/Driving). 
• Must have at least 3 years good verifiable record, driving in private or official capacity.

Application Deadline: 29th August, 2012

Notes:

• All indicated positions exist in each of the 6 Zonal Offices and consideration for employment will be given to candidates from the geopolitical zone in which the zonal office is located.
• Applicants are advised to apply for positions in their geo-political zone.
• Applicants should access the competency requirement for each position on the following website: www.jobrecruitment.com.ng before applying.
• Applicants should follow the instructions on the website to complete their application.  Click here to start application