The African Petroleum Producers Association (APPA) an Intergovernmental Organization serving as a platform of coperation, collaboration and exchange of experience between African Petroleum Producing Countries with Headquarters in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo is inviting application from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant positions at the African Petroleum Institute (AFPI), an organ of the Association,
The African Petroleum institute (AFPI) was created in March, 2012. The objectives and responsibilities of AFPI are as follows:
(i) To train high level human resources in the oil and gas sector on behalf of the APPA Member Countries by having recourse to the most advanced training methods;
(ii) To contribute to the cooperation among training institutions of APPA Member Countries, facilitate exchange of experience, trainers and joint utilization of infrastructures:
(iii) To establish and maintain close working relationships with the Pan- African University on Water Science, Energy and Climate Changes;
(iv) To carry out study and project entrusted to it by the Statutory Organs of APPA.
Job Title: Operations manager
- Supervise the implementation anti application of the Institute’s policy in all operational processes, after approval by its Board of Directors,
- Plan training programs of the Institute in all operational areas, control their implementation and update educational materials.
- Supervise and follow-up on the implementation of training programs in all disciplines.
- Supervise and follow-up on project and studies with the aim of ensuring the integration of training programs and other connected activities.
- Maintain the link between practical and technical expertise and the academic studies in the educational institutions, through agreements and protocols of cooperation with universities, institutes and centres of scientific education.
- Manage cooperational relationships between the Institute and the Oil & Gas Skills Company (OGS) where the headquarters of the Institute could be situated.
Qualification
- Highly qualified, particularly in the area of engineering or the various sector of geological sciences and scientific expertise; not less than 15 years of work experience. Teaching at the university will be an added advantage
- The ability to supervise and guide
- Excellent knowledge of English and French languages.
General Condition: The candidate should be a citizen of one of the Member countries
Application Closing Date
All applications should reach the APPA National Representative of Nigeria on or before 27th August, 2012.
How To Apply
Interested candidates should write an application addressed to:
The Permanent Secretary/APPA National Representative for Nigeria,
Ministry of Petroleum Resources,
Block D, 6 Floor. Room 8, NNPC Towers,
Herbert Macaulay Way, CBD,
Abuja.
Accompanied by;
- A written application with dated and signed Curriculum Vitae:
- Letters of recommendation from three (3) referees;
- Certified copies of degrees and work certificates dating less than three (3) months;
- A copy of valid identity card or international passport;
- An extract of police report dating less than three (3) months;
- Copies of technical certifications obtained if any;
- Any certification of training received from an internationally renowned centre.
Signed
Permanent Secretary/ APPA National Repressentative for Nigeria
Ministry of Petroleum Resources.