Career Opportunities at River State Government Agencies

River State Government - One of the strategic Agencies of the Rivers State Government helping to complement the current administration's efforts in accelerating development in the State, would like to strengthen its project delivery capability by recruiting seasoned administrators and other professionals and has mandated SAMUELSON to identify proactive, well trained, result-oriented and IT proficient Rivers State indigenes to fill the positions below in the Organization.

The positions and related information are as follows:

1.)  HSE Officer

Job Profile

• Develop, promote, implement and manage QHSE best practices in the organization

Educational and Professional Qualifications

• Minimum of a first degree or its equivalent in Environmental Management, Public Health or related field
• Possession of relevant Post-Graduate degrees and related Professional qualifications will be an advantage

Work Experience/ Attributes Expected
Minimum of 3 years practical HSE experience in a reputable organization


2.)  Library and Documentation Officer

Job Profile

• Ensure the provision of a central database and knowledge repository for planning and development purposes
• Serve as custodian of the Organization’s electronic and physical intellectual assets
• Develop and manage cost-effective library and information services

Educational and Professional Qualifications

• Minimum of first degree or its equivalent in English, Library Science, Computer Science
• Related Professional Qualification and Membership will be an added advantage

Work Experience/ Attributes Expected

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional working experience in the field in Governmental or non-Governmental organizations

3.)  Technical Support Officer: (Procurement and Contracting)

Job Profile

• Prepare and interpret pre and post contractual technical specification
• Carry out Technical Evaluation and resolve disputes over interpretation and application of particular technical codes
• Prepare correspondence and reports; performs the inspections in specialized field such as electrical, structural, energy, grading, or plumbing/mechanical.

Educational and Professional Qualifications

• Minimum of a first Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Quantity Survey, Architecture or related discipline

Work Experience/ Attributes Expected

• Minimum of 5 years experience
• Membership of Nigerian Society of Engineers and Council for the Regulation of Engineering plus professional work experience in procurement and contracting will be added advantage
• Customer service courtesy its essential for this position

4.)  New Business Venture Officer

Job Profile

• Assist in the administrative, commercial and financial aspects of managing joint ventures with local and international Partners

Educational and Professional Qualifications

• Minimum of a first degree or equivalent with at least second class lower with major course work in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or Business Management.
• Ability to use recognized professional Accounting /Auditing software with sound financial management background is required.

Work Experience/ Attributes Expected

• Minimum of 3 years experience in developing business plans and or Financial Consulting, Economic Research and or Project Finance
• The ability to interpret financial statements and prepare financial projections is required
• Membership of ACA, ACCA or CPA would be an added experience

5.)  Network Systems Administrator

Job Profile

• Installation, Management and Maintenance of ICT Infrastructure, Server Applications and Databases.
• Develop and implement IT security and data centre strategies, policies and procedures.
• Participate in developing strategies and plans for the management of IT systems and infrastructure

Educational and Professional Qualifications

• Minimum of a first degree or its equivalent in Electrical Electronics Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering or related discipline.
• A Professional Certification in MCSE, MCSA / MCITP, A+, Network, Computer Systems and Network Security and Administration.

Work Experience/ Attributes Expected

• Minimum of 5 years ICT Experience, with at least 3 in server applications and the maintenance of IT infrastructure management. Must be versatile with multi¬tasking attributes

6.)   IT Support Officer

 Job Profile

• Assist in the management of Server Applications and Databases
• Assist in IT / IS trouble – shooting
• Assist in manning the help desk

Educational and Professional Qualifications

• Minimum of a first Degree or its equivalent in Electrical Electronics Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering or related discipline.
• A Professional Certification in MCSA/ MCITP, A+, Network, Computer Systems and Network Security and Administration will be an advantage

Work Experience/ Attributes Expected

• Minimum of 2 years ICT Experience
• Experience in manning an ICT help desk will be an advantage
• Customer service courtesy it essential for this position

7.)  Head, Water and Sanitation

Job Profile

• Liaise with the relevant State Ministries, Departments, Agencies, Communities and other Stake Holders in order to develop a Water and Sanitation Plan that promotes good health, water and sanitation practices.
• Oversee management and Implementation of water and sanitation projects.
• Co-ordinate partner activities in water and environmental sanitation

Educational and Professional Qualifications

• Minimum of a first degree or its equivalent in Public Health, Civil Engineering (Water and Sanitation) Social Development or related field.
• Possession of a Post Graduate degree in Development Management / Economics will be an advantage

Work Experience/Attributes Expected

• Minimum of 7 years work experience 3 of which should be in Water. Supply and Environmental Sanitation

8.)  Enterprise Systems Administrator

 Job Profile

• Installation, Management and Maintenance of the ICT cabling / transportation network and architecture, including aesthetics
• Ensure, develop and Implement IT security and data centre strategies, policies and procedures, as regards the overall network and ICT infrastructure

Educational and Professional Qualifications

• Minimum of first degree or its equivalent in Electrical Electronics Engineering, Computer Sciences and Engineering or any related discipline. Must be a certified CISCO Network Systems Engineer.
• A Profession, Certification in MCSA/MCITP, A+, Network, Computer Systems and Network Security and Administrate

Work Experience/ Attributes Expected

• Minimum of 5 years ICT experience, with at least 3 in network management.

9.)  Manager-Administration

 Job Profile

• Plan, direct and co-ordinate the administrative operations, vendor management, catering services, travels, stores and mail service
• Provision of logistics support for organization-wide functions
• Manage the agency’s facilities and assets in a cost-effective manner
• Facilitate the development and implementation of effective administration policies, procedures and systems focused on facilitation operational excellence

Educational and Professional Qualifications

• Minimum of a first degree or its equivalent in Business Administration, Management Science or Actuarial Science
• Possession of an MBA, or relevant post graduate Degrees and related professional membership of ICA or its equivalent will be an advantage

Work Experience/ Attributes Expected

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; with 8 years in administrative, financial and contract-related duties out of which, 5 years must be in a Managerial capacity

10.)  Manager, Healthy Living

 Job Profile

• Develop, promote, implement and manage Healthy Living projects
• Oversee management and implementation of capacity building for community health an environmental sanitation
• Leverage established partnerships to promote Healthy Living practices in the State

Educational and Professional Qualifications

• Minimum of a first degree or its equivalent in Medicine, Public Health, Social Development or related field
• Possession of an MBA or relevant Post-Graduate degrees and related Professional qualifications will be an advantage

Work Experience/ Attributes Expected

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience; 5 of which should be in Public Health Administrative, with specific experience in water and environmental sanitation.

11.)  Internal Auditor

 Job Profile

• Oversee the Internal Audit function in the Agency
• Enforce audit policies in the Agency to ensure the integrity of the accounting procedure for the Organization’s projects and carry out special investigations on projects accounting procedures as required
• Communicate and execute changes in Internal control processes approved by management

Educational and Professional Qualifications

• Minimum of a First Degree or equivalent with at least second class lower with major course work in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or Business Management
• A recognized professional Accounting / Auditing software with sound financial management background is required

Work Experience/ Attributes Expected

• 8 years audit work experience, with at least 5 years in senior position
• Membership and certification of ISACA or related association will be a definite advantage
• Selected candidates may be asked to perform other duties, as required and will report to a Head of Unit, Manage or General Manager, as applicable.

Application Deadline
19th July, 2011

Method of Application:
Interested candidates, with the required experience, should send their applications with CVs and contact details, on or before 19th July 2011 to: recruiting@samuelson.com.ng

Attention: The Divisional Director
Samuelson Consulting Limited
Reference: RVSG Organization
CVs submitted should be presented in the order listed below:

1. Full Name of Candidate with Surname in Capital Letters
 2. Postal / Contact Address
 3. E-mail Address
 4. Mobile Telephone Numbers
 5. Date of Birth
 6. State of Origin
 7. LGA
 8. Marital Status
 9. Number of Children
 10. Present employment Status
 11. Name of Current Employer
 12. Address of Current Place of Employment
 13. Current Salary
 14. Names of Educational Institutions Attended / Dates / Qualifications Attained
 15. Professional Qualification Attained /Professional Body/Date Qualified
 16. Earliest. Date of Availability for Assumption of Duty, if Appointed
 17. Other Non – Academic Interests
 18. Other Relevant Information
 19. Names / Profession or Occupation/ Office Addresses / E-mail Addresses/ Telephone Number of at least 2 Referees.

Candidates sending their CVs by e-mail must do so In MS Word format (No Scanned CVs or PDF, JPG or HTTP files please). Please note that only short listed candidate will be contacted.