Rivers State Government Massive Recruitment
The Rivers State Govt is pursuing  vigorously a plan to vastly enhance development in several key sectors in the State, including Education and Healthcare.

One of the strategic agencies of the State Government helping to complement the current administration’s efforts in this regard, would like to strengthen its project delivery capability by recruiting seasoned professionals and administrators, It has mandated SAMUELSON to identify experienced, versatile, result-oriented and IT proficient individuals to take up new positions in the organization.

  Job title: Senior HR Officer

• A first degree with a minimum of second class upper and membership of the Chartered institute of Personnel Management will be an advantage.
• At least 7years hands-on experience in a reputable organization, as well as excellent Team building and Relationship Management skills.
• IT/IS proficiency and project managements skills - a must
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Job title: HR Officer

• A good first degree with at least 3-5 years hands-on experience in the HR department of a reputable organization.
• IT/IS proficiency and project managements skills - a must
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Job Title: Senior Media & Communications Officer

Qualifications/Skills & Experience Required

• A graduate of Mass Communication, Journalism or the Humanities with at least 5 years’ experience in both Print and Electronic Broadcasting.
• Extensive knowledge of the social media is required. Candidates must have an existing working relationship with the local media in Rivers State.
• Experience with an international or reputable development agency will be an advantage.
• IT/IS proficiency and project managements skills - a must
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Job Title: Senior Officer, Treasury management

• A first degree preferably in Finance, Banking, Accounting, Mathematics, Actuarial Science or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5years cognate experience in a financial institution or reputable organization.
• Specific experience in funds management will be required.
• IT/IS proficiency and project managements skills - a must
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Job Title: Senior Cashier

• A first degree preferably in Finance, Banking, Accounting, Mathematics, Actuarial Science or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5years cognate experience in similar position working for a reputable organisation is required.
• IT/IS proficiency and project managements skills - a must
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Job Title: Senior Admin & Facility Officer

Qualifications/Skills & Experience Required

• A first degree with membership of relevant professional bodies.
• Candidates must have a minimum of 7years cognate experience in managing a large facility and outsourcing.
• Candidates with integrated or overlapping experience in Administration, Logistics, and facility management are the ideal candidates.
• IT/IS proficiency and project managements skills - a must
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Job Title: Senior IT Officer

Qualifications/Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum of first Degree or its equivalent in Electrical Electronics Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering or related discipline.
• A Professional Certification in MCSA/MCITP/A+, Network, computer Systems and Network Security and Administration will be an advantage.
• IT/IS proficiency and project managements skills - a must
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Job title: Education Specialist

• Masters in Education or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years work experience.
• Experience in analyzing Education issues in Nigeria at both Policy & Field Levels and providing Technical Support is required.
• Candidates with experience & training in monitoring & evaluation will be preferred.
• IT/IS proficiency and project managements skills - a must
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Job Title:  Health Specialist

• Minimum of a masters 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.
• Minimum of 5years working experience, 2 of which should preferably be working with NGO's or donor agencies.
• Candidates with experience & training in monitoring & evaluation will be preferred a Bachelors degree in Law or an LLM.
• IT/IS proficiency and project managements skills - a must
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Job title: Researcher/Statistician

• A University degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics or any related discipline will be required.
• The ideal candidates will have 2-4 years Hands-on experience in Collating and Analyzing Data, Management Consulting,Economic/Social Research, DBMS, etc.
• IT/IS proficiency and project managements skills - a must
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Job Title: Executive Assistant

• A good first degree and at least 5years work experience as a personal assistant to a CEO or acting as Office manager in a reputable organization will be preferred.
• Candidates must have strong organizational and time management skills.
• IT/IS proficiency and project managements skills - a must
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Job Title:  Management Assistants

• Ideal candidates will have at least a B.Sc in secretarial studies or Social Sciences.
• Candidates must be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, and have 3-5years cognate experience.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision will be an attribute required.
• IT/IS proficiency and project managements skills - a must
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Job Title: Disbursement Analyst

• Minimum of a first degree or equivalent
• A recognized professional Accounting/Auditing qualification is desirable.
• 5years audit work experience
• IT/IS proficiency and project managements skills - a must
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Job Title: Tax Revenue Analysts

• A good first degree with 2years previous Audit experience in a firm of a Chartered Accountants and or the Internal Audit Department of an organization will be required.
• IT/IS proficiency and project managements skills - a must
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Job Title: Senior Procurement Officer

• A University degree in Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, Law or a related discipline. Membership of the Institute of Purchasing & Supply is desirable
• 5 years proven experience In a senior procurement and supply chain management position is required.
• All candidates must demonstrate clear understanding of the Rivers State Bureau on Public Procurement guidelines.
• IT/IS proficiency and project managements skills - a must
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Job Title: Procurement Officer

• A University degree in Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, Law or a related discipline. Candidates with HND in Purchasing & Supply Management will be considered.
• 2-4 years hands-on experience. Familiarity with local contractual procedures will be an advantage.
• IT/IS proficiency and project managements skills - a must
• Excellent oraI and written communication skilIs in English

Job Title: Board Secretary/Unit Head, Legal Services

Qualifications/Skills & Experience Required

• A Bachelors degree in Law or an LLM.
• With at least 8 years post bar working experience on corporate finance and or development projects plus verifiable hands-on experience as a board/company secretary.
• Candidates that are also Chartered Secretaries will have an advantage.
• IT/IS proficiency and project managements skills - a must
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Job Title: Unit Head, Stakeholder Relations Unit.

Qualifications/Skills & Experience Required

• Masters degree in Marketing, Banking & Finance or Mass Communications required.
• Minimum of 8years combined work experience with donor agencies, financial institutions and international work experience.
• Candidates must be able to multi-task and have excellent relationship management skills.
• IT/IS proficiency and project managements skills - a must
• Excellent oraI and written communication skills in English

Job Title: Unit Heads, Monitoring & Evaluation

• A good first degree and a post-graduate qualification will be required
• Emphasis will be placed on at least 8years minimum cognate experience in Project Managemen, Facility Maintenance, Development, Healthcare and or Education.
• Certification and or international training in Project monitoring & evaluation will be a definite advantage.
• IT/IS proficiency and project managements skills - a must
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Job Title: Unit Head, Accounts & Financial Reports

• A first degree in Accounting or related course with 8years cognate work experience in the use of accounting packages is required.
• Working experience in managing financial records of donor-funded organizations is desirable.
• IT/IS proficiency and project managements skills - a must
• Excellent oraI and written communication skilIs in English

Job Title: Internal Audit

Qualifications/Skills & Experience Required

• 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.
• 8years audit work experience, with at least 4 years in senior position
• Membership and certification of lSACA or related association will be a definite advantage.
• IT/IS proficiency and project managements skills - a must
• Excellent oraI and written communication skilIs in English

Job Title: Logistics Officer

• A first degree and at least 2years experience in the Administration, Logistics or transport unit of a large Organisation.
• IT/IS proficiency and project managements skills - a must
• Excellent oraI and written communication skilIs in English

Job Title:  Stores and Supply Officers

• A first degree and least 2years experience in the Administration and Stores Management
• All shortlisted candidates muust adequately display the ability to use the Computer
• Excellent oraI and written communication skilIs in English

Job Title: Security Officer

• First degree or HND with previous experience in similar position in a security organisation will be required
• Familiarity with local Security Services is also required
• Candidates must be knowledgeable enough to develop a Security Plan
• Excellent oraI and written communication skilIs in English

How to Apply
Qualified and Interested candidates should send their applications in confidence with detailed CV(including telephone number(s) and an email address) indicating Ref: RS FI to:
recruiting@samuelson.com.ng or

P.O Box 5924, Lagos

Please Note: Candidates without IT/IS proficiency should not apply and Each candidate must state the earliest date of availability for assumption of duty, if appointed.
ONLY short—listed candidates will be contacted.

Application Deadline  1st October, 2012