Career vacancy for Oracle Database Administrator IBM Nigeria 2013

Job Description
Help create an environment of Oracle server complete with policies, procedures and paperwork .
Troubleshooting and Problems
Help govern tasks such as performance monitoring , space , backups , and availability of resources, and the size of objects of physical database to support ongoing capacity management and promote continuous service.
Fee recovery tests
Help govern , plan or do the following :
Patching software database
Load data and Refresh
Data archiving and purging
Apply maintenance and corrective maintenance of commodities and related products and DBMS tools.
Backup system database Database and recovery level
Perform basic level system management and monitoring data space
Run reorganizations basic system level data , statistics and other utilities applicable to ensure the function and correct database performance
Perform the automatic start and stop the database production ( this does not include business applications )
Moving objects database between physical structures (eg , the development of production)
Maintain security access database at the database and object
Install and maintain the use of DBMS system ID and administration privileges
Manage the transaction log database ( active and inactive )
Provide monthly statistical reporting as required
Provide SME consultation to project teams to implement solutions developed or third-party component that require database (s ) in the design . Review and recommend necessary changes and / or support the role of political database , guidelines , procedures, etc. , as they apply to the development and implementation of new database objects , etc.
Other duties as assigned
Ability to develop trends and analysis reports indicating the growth of database and load anticipate storage , CPU and memory requirements ;
Ability to research new products , tools , methodologies and standards for all aspects of the database environment and safety and make recommendations.
Occasional evening and weekend work to perform maintenance and upgrades and emergency troubleshooting .
Experience in data warehouse tuning and best practices , including partitioning .
Knowledge tools Informatica and Business Objects desirable
Strong Sun Solaris (Unix). Understands how Oracle parameters interact (cause / effect) with the operating system and issues can quickly check and make specific recommendations for improvement.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or a related discipline
required
bachelor
At least 2 years of experience in the IT professional with experience in the administration and maintenance of Oracle database using versions through 11g
At least 2 years experience in strong practical ability to perform administrative functions such as installation and configuration , creating databases , backups and restores and migration of databases
At least 2 years experience in optimizing database performance and optimization , including SQL optimization, index creation and rebuild and triggers, views and stored procedures
At least 2 years experience in hands-on experience in the management of security best practices for Oracle
At least 2 years experience in practical knowledge models recovery databases, including mirroring, clustering and log shipping
English: Fluent
Preferred
Master of Engineering
At least 3 years experience in the IT professional with experience in the administration and maintenance of Oracle database using versions through 11g
At least 3 years experience in strong hands , the ability to perform administrative functions such as installations and configuration , creating databases , backups and restores and migration of databases
At least 3 years experience in optimizing database performance and optimization , including SQL optimization, index creation and rebuild and triggers, views and stored procedures
At least 3 years experience in practical experience in management best practices Oracle security
At least 3 years experience in practical knowledge models recovery databases, including mirroring, clustering and log shipping
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race , color , religion , sex , gender identity or gender expression , sexual orientation, national origin, genetics , disability , age or veteran status.
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Unilever Nigeria Plc is currently recruiting for the position of a Customer Development Officer for its Unilever Future Leaders Programme (UFLP) 2013  – Our brands are trusted everywhere and, by listening to the people who buy them, we’ve grown into one of the world’s most successful consumer goods companies.

We’re one of the largest consumer goods companies in the world, in one of the fastest-moving and demanding industries around. Our brands are a familiar part of daily life for millions. And each and every one of them brings bigger, more complicated challenges. How can our products make people healthier? How can we help people feel better about themselves? How do we enhance the environment and communities around us? How can we improve the lives of people everywhere? As a graduate trainee, this will mean challenge, freedom and responsibility like you’d never believe.

Unilever Future Leaders Programme (UFLP) 2013

Job Title: ULFP – Nigeria – Customer Development

Location: Nigeria
Function: Customer Development / Customer Management (Sales)

Job Description

• How would you position a new product in a competitive market? How would you persuade retailers to take it on, to put up new displays, to take the risk of buying lots of stock for something new and unfamiliar? What will you do? Over three placements, you will work in the areas of Account Management, Category Management and Business to Business.
• In Account Management, you’ll work with a certain type of customer, building relationships, developing promotions, negotiating and gathering an understanding of consumers.
• In Category Management, you’ll cover a category of products, becoming an expert on their marketplace, consumers and competitors and advising customers on suitable stocks for their demographics.
• In Business to Business, you’ll sell a range of food products, using your product expertise and relationship skills to keep preferred supplier relationships. Who is it for? Any work in this area demands a lot of motivation and an ability to tackle tough situations.
• After all, you’ll be on the front lines, working as an ambassador for our products, making sure people forget the competition and think of Unilever first.
• You will need strong self motivation, have a passion to win and the ability to build strong relationships.

Key Responsibilities

What to expect

• A real job from day one: The programme focuses on building leadership capability and accelerating your development. From the moment you join, you’ll be doing a real job. One that will provide insight to the business, continually test and develop your skills, and make a genuine contribution to our business. You’ll also be involved on every level during a period of time. You will start from day 1 one in a real and existing Customer Development role, working directly for and with our customers. As you progress, the roles get more challenging which can mean managing larger budgets, bigger brands or more people.
• Support and empowerment: We’ll support you every step of the way to senior management but much of your progress will be up to you. You’ll need to be focused and ambitious to get where you want, identifying opportunities and taking responsibility for your own development.
• Career possibilities: At the end of your traineeship you’ll take a next step in developing yourself in the Customer Development area. In any way you will be part of our dynamic organization.

What will you be doing?

• You’ll build partnerships with our wide range of customers and consumers so that we reach our target markets. That could mean working together to maximize a new product launch, recommending the right range of products, developing marketing programmes, negotiating an annual business plan, or looking for new business opportunities

Qualifications

Who should apply?

• Degree Requirement – Bachelors degree in any discipline.
• CGPA not less than 3.0 on a scale of 5 or its equivalent.
• Not more than 26 years by Dec 2013.
• Work experience of 1year or less.

Ask yourself these questions:

• Would you enjoy working with a wide range of people, across a variety of functions?
• Do you enjoy being part of a team and leading one (with all the responsibility that entails)?
• Do you enjoy managing complicated projects, with demanding deadlines and budgets as well as creative challenges?
• Do you get a thrill from winning?
• Are you motivated to develop yourself with fast pace to become one of Unilever’s future leaders?

Application Closing Date
12th November, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Note: When the page opens, click on ”Search Openings”, select Nigeria from the Country dropdown box and click Search, then click ULFP – Nigeria - Customer Development

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Career Vacancies At ABT Associates Nigeria 2013

Abt Associates is a mission-driven, global leader in research and program implementation in the fields of health, social and environmental policy and international development. Known for its

rigorous approach to solving complex challenges, Abt Associates was ranked as one of the top 25 global research firms in 2010.

The employee-owned company is an AA/EO employer, has multiple offices in the United States, program offices in nearly 40 countries, and is committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Please refer to our web-site at www.abtassociates.com more information on our work. Through the Strengthening Health Outcomes through the Private Sector, USAID Nigeria is continuing its efforts to increase the capacity of private sector providers in delivering quality tamiiy planning counseling and maternal/child health services. Abt Associates Inc. is seeking a candidate for a Technical Specialist ll/Regional Manager to provide overatl management ot the Project's regional office in Kaduna, covering the States of Benue and Nasarawa States.

Technical Specialist ll/Regional Manager


    LocationNassarawa, Kaduna, Benue

Job Descritption
Specific areas of responsibility include the following but are not limited to:
•    Manage and oversee al! project activities in the region including: cevelopmg strategies to expand delivery and increase use of quality ctinic- based private sector FP/RH counseling and services, Iacrhrate regional private sector participation in policy diatogue, collaboration, and partnerships between the public and private health sectors
•    Coordinate with the Access to Finance Advisor and Senior Reproductive Health Planning Technical Director to design and implement strategies for regional interventions
•    Organize and facilitate coordrnanon meetings in the region
•    Conduct out-each with private provider associations and state government regulatory bodies to promote/development of the private health sector
•    liaise with other NGOs and donor supported activities targeting private sector providers to ensure optimal coordination.
•    Coordinate with the Program and M&E teams on the design, implementation} and monitoring of regional interventions
•    Collect and synthesize the necessary inputs and data for the reglonai component reou.red to draft Quarterly and annual progress reports
•    Coordinate with the project headquarters office in Lagos to mobilize the resources needed tor the execution of regional activities
•    Produce regular status reports on regional project activities
•    Serve as the point person and technical resource to facilitate the documentation, divsemmation, and replication of project best practices throughout the region.

Qualifications Skills/Knowledge Required:
•    Master's Degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Business, or other relevant field.
•    At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in the health sector, preferably in the private sector or related to timely planning, reproductive health, clinical training, and behavior change communication
•    Strong orgamzational and management skills.
•    Willingness and abWr.y to travel between Kaduna, Benue and Nasarawa Advanced written/orat skills in Enghsh (writing sample may be requested)
•    Dmonstrated knowledge otthe Nigerian health system
•    Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse environment, and the capacity to create demand for health services in low demand areas.
•    Experience with donor funded maternal health programs in Nigena highly desirable; USAID experience preferable


Method of Application
To apply please put the name of the position in the Subject line and attach a cover letter and resume/CV and email to:
shopsnigeriajobs@abtassoc.com within two weeks.
Deadline: 19 November, 2013

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