Job Opportunities at Bridge International Academies, Friday 9, February 2018

Bridge International Academies is the world’s largest and fastest-growing chain of primary and pre-primary schools with more than 400 academies and 120,000 pupils in Kenya and Uganda. We democratize the right to succeed by giving families living in poverty access to the high-quality education that will allow their children to live a very different life.

OPERATIONS PROGRAMME MANAGER

LOCATION: Yaba, Lagos

JOB SUMMARY

The Operations Team designs, implements, and manages academy-level operations and support. We are the nerve centre of the company.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Certain aspects of what we do originate in other departments or teams – from Development, Marketing, Recruitment and Training, Finance or Human Resources – but end with Operations.  No matter how well other departments may complete their individual functions, it is up to Ops to be the interface that brings all academy-level support functions together.

The role of Programme Managers is a microcosm of the overarching goal of the entire Operations Team, broken down by specific functional components.

Each Programme Manager has a unique sphere that s/he is responsible for owning.

Within that realm of responsibility, Programme Managers identify and analyse operational needs, design strategies and processes to address these challenges, and supervise the necessary training, monitoring, and constant adjustments needed for these programmes to execute successfully.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Programme Managers work closely with other departments to design and run these programmes.

Some of the deliverables Programme Managers are tasked with include:

Teacher Staffing- Bridge promises to have a teacher in class every day of the academic year. To meet this promise to our parents, the Programme Manager must work closely with our Recruiting and Training and People Operations Departments to make sure we find effective ways of filling local vacancies and with our Customer Care Department to devise ways to manage our nationwide team of substitute teachers so that can immediately provide cover for any class missing a teacher due to sickness or other. The challenge is to efficiently and effectively provide coverage for over 4,500 classrooms across Kenya and Uganda.

Academy Repairs – with over 400 academies, we need to continually ensure our academies are in good condition and account for both minor and major repairs. The Programme Manager must identify common challenges and problems and provide efficient and cost-effective solutions. This programme must work closely with our Construction Department and with regional managers to ensure quality repairs are carried out.

Lesson Delivery – Bridge’s teachers use teacher computer tablets to deliver our Kenyan- and Ugandan-curriculum focused lessons every day. To make sure everything is working properly, the Programme Manager must analyse vast amounts of data to pinpoint any challenges in this process. This includes working closely with the Software Team to limit the number of technological issues that come up and to immediately solve those that do arise and coordinating with our Academic Team to devise strategies and processes to drive improvements in lesson deliveries.

WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE

Ideal candidates should have experience managing projects, identifying business challenges through data and observation, creating solutions for these issues, and overseeing an operational programme.

They should be proficient analysing and managing large amounts of data and comfortable working closely with different departments and teams.

Experience bringing ideas and programmes to scale, working at similar ambitious start-up companies, or building and managing teams across countries is an added plus.

Bachelor’s Degree required

Masters preferred

Minimum 3 years work experience required.

You’re also:

A detailed doer – You have a track record of getting things done. You’re organized and responsive. You take ownership of every idea you touch and execute it to a fine level of detail, setting targets, engaging others, and doing whatever it takes to get the job done. You can multi-task dozens of such projects at once and never lose sight of the details. Likely, you have some experience in a startup or social enterprise.

A creative problem-solver – Growing any enterprise from scratch comes with massive and constant challenges. On top of that, Bridge works in often challenging, low-resource communities and runs on fees averaging just $6 a month per pupil. You need to be flexible and ready to get everything done effectively, quickly, and affordably with the materials at hand. Every dollar you spend is a dollar our customers, who live on less than $2 a day, will have to pay for.

A customer advocate – Our customers – these families living on less than $2 a day per person – never leave your mind. You know them, get them, have shared a meal with them (or would be happy to in the future). Every decision you make considers their customer benefit, experience, and value.

A life-long learner – You believe you can always do better. You welcome constructive criticism and provide it freely to others. You know you only get better tomorrow when others point out where you’ve missed things or failed today.

OPERATOR WAREHOUSE (INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS)

LOCATION: Yaba, Lagos

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As the Operator warehouse (Instructional Materials), you will be responsible for stock management, entries and exits as well as stock levels

Order picking and refill as per the kitting list/requisitions and escalating any emerging issues to supervisor(s)

To load and unload Lorries including working the logistics to ensure seamless performance of the chain.

Assist the supervisor in reconciling of stock  variances

Giving continuous information of stock levels in the W/House

Ensure segregation of materials; good stock from obsolete and any dead stock.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work – Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Developing and Building Teams – Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others – Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others – Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others – Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, syste-ms-, or process-related topics.

Participate in cycle counting and stock taking and proper recording of stock figures including updating stock sheets/cards

Support warehouse attain > 98% stock accuracy.

Clear understanding and implementation of 6S principles

Ensure that the warehouse is properly organized at all-time including proper labeling of the materials

Endeavour for <1% customer complaint by ensuring that right items and the right quantities are assembles/kitted.

Ensure receipt and arranging of received materials within the same day at their respective locations

Help the receiving team in inspection and acceptance of any material.

Ensure that all operations are done in reference to the SOP’s

Ensure proper handling of retrievals and returns from schools and sites up to and including their segregation safe storage and in giving any subsequent report..

WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE

Certificate in courses related to Logistics/Supply Chain is a  key requirement preferred

Minimum of 2-3 years as a warehouse attendant in a busy warehouse

Ability to respond quickly to work dynamics which include method of work, working hours/days etc.

Good listening skills

Ability to maintain a clear focus on the activities given and delivering within acceptable time

Ability  to work well in a team

Ability to read and write

Ability to quickly learn and make suggestions

You Are Also:

Proactive – You don’t always need supervision and you are a self-starter. Your personal drive to succeed and deliver keeps you working when you may not have a supervisor with you.

A detailed doer – You have a track record of getting things done.  You’re organized and responsive.  You take ownership of every idea you touch and execute it to a fine level of detail, setting targets, engaging others, and doing whatever it takes to get the job done.  You can multi-task dozens of such projects at once and never lose sight of the details.  Likely, you have some experience in a start-up or other rapid-growth company.

A networking mastermind- You excel at meeting new people and turning them into advocates.  You communicate in a clear, conscientious, and effective way in both written and oral speech.  You can influence strangers in the course of a single conversation.  Allies and colleagues will go to bat for your ideas.

A creative problem-solver – Growing any business from scratch comes with massive and constant challenges.  On top of that, Bridge works in volatile, low-resource communities and runs on fees averaging around $7 a month per pupil.  You need to be flexible and ready to get everything done effectively, quickly, and affordably with the materials at hand.

A customer advocate – Our customers – these families living on less than $2 a day per person – never leave your mind.  You know them, get them, have shared a meal with them (or would be happy to in the future).  You would never shrink back from shaking a parent’s hand or picking up a crying child, no matter what the person was wearing or looked like.  Every decision you make considers their customer benefit, experience, and value.

A malleable learner – You believe you can always do better.  You welcome constructive criticism and provide it freely to others.  You know you only get better tomorrow when others point out where you’ve missed things or failed today.

OPERATIONS PROGRAM OFFICER

LOCATION: Yaba, Lagos

Operations at Bridge

The operations department is responsible for the critical performance of our entire network of academies in East Africa, including operations, marketing, personnel management, instructional delivery, expenses & payroll, parent and community relations, facilities, and more.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Programme Officer is responsible for supporting the Programme Manager in ensuring each academy has the proper number of teachers to teach all classes, creating and operationalizing academy personnel disciplinary policy, and coordinating teacher and Academy Manager (AM) recruiting at existing academies.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Ensure all teachers and Academy Managers have downloaded scripts for each day

Ensure the Script Availability report is working (including conducting field tests)

Ensure the stored procedure for mapping lessons to teachers has been programmed by the scheduler team and that schedules received are in-line with this

Synching daily to check for availability and correctness of schedules on Smartphone and Teacher Computers

Communicate with the scheduling team cases of missing or incorrect scripts noted or reported by academies via CRM tickets and communicate this information back to academies

Ensure the Lesson Schedules v2 report is working (including conducting field tests)

Ensure each teacher is fulfilling their mandate in delivering lessons every day of class

Overseeing early KCPE preparation and collection of documents from parents

Take disorganized data coming from multiple sources eg. phone call results, emails, surveys and organize that data into specific data repositories (Microsoft Excel; software systems) according to the appropriate format

Create simple data tables in Microsoft Excel for further analysis

Screen CRM for issues related to the above programmes and respond to those issues accordingly

Create surveys to collect specific data.

WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE

Bachelor’s degree in any business related field

2-3 years’ experience in a fast paced environment

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Experience working with Navision is a plus

Experience working with a culturally and socioeconomically diverse workforce

Ability to handle multiple high demand projects

Good organizational and persuasive skills.

Keen eye for detail

Efficient report writing skills.

Excellent writing and oral communication skills.

You’re Also:

A detailed doer – You have a track record of getting things done.  You’re organized and responsive.  You take ownership of every idea you touch and execute it to a fine level of detail, setting targets, engaging others, and doing whatever it takes to get the job done.  You can multi-task dozens of such projects at once and never lose sight of the details.  Likely, you have some experience in a start-up or other rapid-growth company.

A networking mastermind – You excel at meeting new people and turning them into advocates.  You communicate in a clear, conscientious, and effective way in both written and oral speech.  You can influence strangers in the course of a single conversation.  Allies and colleagues will go to bat for your ideas.

A creative problem-solver – Growing any business from scratch comes with massive and constant challenges.  On top of that, Bridge works in volatile, low-resource communities and runs on fees averaging just $6 a month per pupil.  You need to be flexible and ready to get everything done effectively, quickly, and affordably with the materials at hand.  Every dollar you spend is a dollar our customers, who live on less than $2 a day, will have to pay for.

A customer advocate – Our customers – these families living on less than $2 a day per person – never leave your mind.  You know them, get them, have shared a meal with them (or would be happy to in the future).  You would never shrink back from shaking a parent’s hand or picking up a crying child, no matter what the person was wearing or looked like.  Every decision you make considers their customer benefit, experience, and value.

A life-long learner – You believe you can always do better.  You welcome constructive criticism and provide it freely to others. You know you only get better tomorrow when others point out where you’ve missed things or failed today.

LOGISTICS OFFICER

LOCATION: Yaba, Lagos

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Bridge International Academies is looking for a Logistics Officer who will be responsible for providing efficient and cost effective Logistics and Supply Chain support services to support the business. The holder of this position will deliver high quality professional logistics and administration services and lead the development and implementation of tools, processes, policies and practices covering all aspects of Logistics and Supply Chain.

Ability to deal with hands on issues, create effective liaison with heads of department and other key staff and management of various aspects of the logistics chain as well as participating in strategic thinking will be key to success in this position:

Under the guidance of the Logistics Manager, Introduce a formalized and highly organized approach in the region to guide all distribution activities between headquarters and schools in given region.

Compilation of delivery schedules, route mappings, delivery tracking and reporting systems to ensure on time and complete deliveries

Develop and maintain strong working relationships with procurement, operations, construction, training, finance, research, administration and HR departments, taxi operators, motorcycle service providers and other partners within the Logistics services chain to create a partnership that  adds value to Bridge International Academies

Negotiation of prices, lead times and other contractual terms with distribution and transport contractors in the areas the region assigned.

Reviewing and embedding with user departments the specifications for various logistics services required for school operations and other departments

Creating and fostering relationships with diverse logistics and supply chain professional associations  to ensure gainful experience and knowledge sharing

Seek, evaluate and recommend reliable vendors or suppliers to provide quality logistics services at reasonable prices in the region.

Determining distribution schedules and timing of deliveries to and from schools and keeping track of delivery times throughout the delivery process

Working with department managers and other staff to forecast demand for logistics services and to ascertain that deliveries are dispatched recorded and signed for by recipients.

Provide oversight over the material handling staff assigned to the region.

Deal with and resolve any logistical challenges including failure by internal and external stakeholders to meet expected performance benchmarks

Budgeting, reporting and analysis of Logistics costs to ensure high visibility and control of related expenses and proper allocation to user departments

Periodic reporting of Logistics activities and projects in assigned region

Working internally and with external legal support to ensure suitable agreements that would ensure appropriate terms of engagement with suppliers of high transport and delivery services

Support School Operations, Technology, Training and Construction departments and other functions in legal and contractual processes for Logistics needs.

Act as the Deputy Logistics Manager when called upon.

Advise management on required areas of improvement to enhance Logistics processes

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Minimum of 4 to 6 years’ experience in management of Logistics and or Supply Chain services preferably for a large fast growing service or trading organization with multiple locations and diverse requirements

Experience with Logistics management of construction materials in a large scale environment where both formal and informal vendors operate will be a definite advantage.

Professional qualifications in Logistics/Supply Chain will be a key requirement

Bachelors Degree in  Business, Economics or other Social Science or related discipline or the equivalent

Ability to present Logistics services feedback, policies and procedures to senior managers.

Demonstrated ability to organize large volumes of Logistics requirements for a broad range of office and operational needs.  Must have the ability to quickly learn and improve systems

Good hands on knowledge of Microsoft Office suite applications

You Are Also:

Proactive – You don’t always need supervision and you are a self-starter. Your personal drive to succeed and deliver keeps you working when you may not have a supervisor with you.

A detailed doer – You have a track record of getting things done.  You’re organized and responsive.  You take ownership of every idea you touch and execute it to a fine level of detail, setting targets, engaging others, and doing whatever it takes to get the job done.  You can multi-task dozens of such projects at once and never lose sight of the details.  Likely, you have some experience in a start-up or other rapid-growth company.

A networking mastermind- You excel at meeting new people and turning them into advocates.  You communicate in a clear, conscientious, and effective way in both written and oral speech.  You can influence strangers in the course of a single conversation.  Allies and colleagues will go to bat for your ideas.

A creative problem-solver- Growing any business from scratch comes with massive and constant challenges. On top of that, Bridge works in volatile, low-resource communities and runs on fees averaging around $7 a month per pupil.  You need to be flexible and ready to get everything done effectively, quickly, and affordably with the materials at hand.

A customer advocate- Our customers – these families living on less than $2 a day per person – never leave your mind. You know them, get them, have shared a meal with them (or would be happy to in the future).  You would never shrink back from shaking a parent’s hand or picking up a crying child, no matter what the person was wearing or looked like.  Every decision you make considers their customer benefit, experience, and value.

A malleable learner -You believe you can always do better.  You welcome constructive criticism and provide it freely to others.  You know you only get better tomorrow when others point out where you’ve missed things or failed today.

FINANCE OFFICER

LOCATION: Yaba, Lagos

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a Finance Officer who will work closely with the Financial Director to refine how Bridge International Academies approaches financial budgeting, projections, and forecasting

The Finance Officer will also help senior executives identify key performance indicators in the business, highlight how the Company can improve operational execution across all divisions, and prepare materials for the Board of Directors highlighting the Company’s strategic and financial direction.

What You Will Do

Prepare and maintain financial analyses that forecast/project Bridge International Academies’ operational and financial performance

Work with department heads and senior executives to refine budgeting across the Company

Continuously work with department heads to identify and evaluate key performance indicators

Work with the Finance Department to ensure that historical/actual performance is correctly captured and in-sync with the Finance Associate’s work

Assist senior executives with preparing materials for the Board of Directors and investors

Think strategically and proactively about Bridge International Academies’ financial direction

What You Should Have

Undergraduate Degree from a top university with exemplary academic achievements; ideally in Economics, Business, Accounting, and/or Finance

At least two years of Post-undergraduate, full time work experience in investment banking or corporate finance; should be used to highly rigorous, complex financial analysis

Very experienced working with Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint

Experience working closely with a company to build financial and operating models at a deep level, particularly on a multi-country level

Extraordinary attention to detail and highly driven, ambitious attitude towards work

Strategic financial thinker with an eye for identifying metrics that matter for a business

YOU’RE ALSO:

A detailed doer – You have a track record of getting things done. You’re organized and responsive. You take ownership of every idea you touch and execute it to a fine level of detail, setting targets, engaging others, and doing whatever it takes to get the job done. You can multi-task dozens of such projects at once and never lose sight of the details. Likely, you have some experience in a startup or social enterprise.

A creative problem-solver – Growing any enterprise from scratch comes with massive and constant challenges. On top of that, Bridge works in often challenging, low-resource communities and runs on fees averaging just $6 a month per pupil. You need to be flexible and ready to get everything done effectively, quickly, and affordably with the materials at hand. Every dollar you spend is a dollar our customers, who live on less than $2 a day, will have to pay for.

A customer advocate – Our customers – these families living on less than $2 a day per person – never leave your mind. You know them, get them, have shared a meal with them (or would be happy to in the future). Every decision you make considers their customer benefit, experience, and value.

A life-long learner – You believe you can always do better. You welcome constructive criticism and provide it freely to others. You know you only get better tomorrow when others point out where you’ve missed things or failed today.

ACADEMIC DIRECTOR

LOCATION: Yaba, Lagos

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an Academic Director to oversee all aspects of the academic program in Nigeria. The Academic Director will be ultimately responsible for educational outcomes across Bridge International Academies in Kenya and Uganda



WHAT YOU WILL DO

Representing Bridge with key national stakeholders, including the Ministry of Education and other government education officials.

Work with Boston-based Academics Team to roll-out new curriculum and introduce programmatic innovations.

Oversee recruitment and training for teachers and Academy Managers.

The Academic Director, Kenya and Uganda, will report to the Expansion Director, Uganda and the Chief Academic Officer.

What You Should HaveThe Academic Director must be a data-driven individual with experience developing and managing cultures of high performance and high expectations.

You must be a great academic leader who understands exceptional instruction and can motivate and support others in realizing a vision of academic excellence.

YOU’RE ALSO:

A detailed doer – You have a track record of getting things done. You’re organized and responsive. You take ownership of every idea you touch and execute it to a fine level of detail, setting targets, engaging others, and doing whatever it takes to get the job done. You can multi-task dozens of such projects at once and never lose sight of the details. Likely, you have some experience in a startup or social enterprise.

A creative problem-solver – Growing any enterprise from scratch comes with massive and constant challenges. On top of that, Bridge works in often challenging, low-resource communities and runs on fees averaging just $6 a month per pupil. You need to be flexible and ready to get everything done effectively, quickly, and affordably with the materials at hand. Every dollar you spend is a dollar our customers, who live on less than $2 a day, will have to pay for.

A customer advocate – Our customers – these families living on less than $2 a day per person – never leave your mind. You know them, get them, have shared a meal with them (or would be happy to in the future). Every decision you make considers their customer benefit, experience, and value.

A life-long learner – You believe you can always do better. You welcome constructive criticism and provide it freely to others. You know you only get better tomorrow when others point out where you’ve missed things or failed today.

TO APPLY

Click on Job Title below:

OPERATIONS PROGRAMME MANAGER

OPERATOR WAREHOUSE (INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS)

OPERATIONS PROGRAM OFFICER

LOGISTICS OFFICER

FINANCE OFFICER

ACADEMIC DIRECTOR

Job Opportunities at Bridge International Academies, Friday 9, February 2018

Bradfield Consulting Limited New Job Position

Bradfield Consulting Limited – Our client is a leading private educational institution with a group of schools comprising of Nursery, Primary and Secondary Schools in Lagos, is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Subject Teacher
Job Description

• We are seeking experienced, highly motivated and result-oriented professionals subject teachers to fill the positions: Igbo teacher, Music teacher, Diction teacher, Guidance & Counseling Educator.


• The subject teacher will require strong subject knowledge and the ability to deliver constructive and informative lesson plans that will engage students ensuring the standards across all year groups are met.

Responsibilities

• She/he will develop schemes of work and lesson plans in line with curriculum objectives.


• Facilitate learning by establishing a relationship with pupils, and by their organisation of learning resources and the classroom learning environment.


• Develop and foster the appropriate skills and social abilities to enable the optimum development of children, according to age, ability and aptitude.


• Link pupils’ knowledge to earlier learning and develop ways to encourage it further, and challenge and inspire pupils to help them deepen their knowledge and understanding.

Education and Experience

• Candidates must possess a minimum of Bachelor of Education Degree (BEd.).


• A postgraduate Diploma in Education for non-education degree holders will be an added advantage.


• A minimum of 5 years working experience as a subject techer or school counselor.

Skills and Competencies
The prospect must demonstrate:

• Leadership and effective supervision skills


• Performance evaluation skills.


• Decision-making skills


• Time management skills.


• Team building skills.


• Analytical and problem-solving skills


• Effective verbal, listening and communication skills.


• Stress management skills


• Strong People management skills


• Excellent IT skills.

Application Closing Date
21st February, 2018.

Bradfield Consulting Limited New Job Position

SpringTree Academy New Teaching Vacancies

SpringTree Academy is an educational community inspired by Christian values and the belief that every child can accomplish anything with a high quality education.

We seek academically talented students of diverse cultural, racial, religious, and economic backgrounds. Our school opened in 2013 at 10B Kafayat Abudulrasaq Street, Lekki Phase I, Lagos, Nigeria.

The school is governed by a board of directors in Lagos, Nigeria and in the United States of America.

Job Title: Teacher
Job description

Supervising all students under your care, directly and/or indirectly

Purpose: To serve as a teacher of SpringTree Academy in developing and promoting the educational development of each student.

Curriculum Objectives: ensure that instructional objectives for a given subject and/or classroom assigned to you are developed, implement the identified annual curriculum for the instructional, extracurricular, and athletic programs of your students.

Establishing Formal Work Relationships: evaluate students’ progress in the instructional program by means that include the maintaining of up-to-date student data of your class.

New Students: orient and assist new students, and provide opportunities for their input in the school program.

Community: encourages the use of community resources, cooperates with the community in the use of school facilities, interpret the school program for the community, and maintain communication with community members.

Services: organize, oversee, and provide support to the various services, supplies, material, and equipment provided to carry out the school program.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should Click Here to Apply

SpringTree Academy New Teaching Vacancies

Teachers at TOBASE International School, Wednesday 17, January 2018

TOBASE International School seeks for qualified personnel for the below role

PRIMARY CLASS TEACHER / CORPERS

DETAILS:

An experienced montessori female Nursery class teacher with British curriculum knowledge is needed urgently in a school around Ikotun/igando. She must be vast in experience with children  ages  1 – 3. Montessori certified and passionate.

TO APPLY

Applicants should send Cvs to tobaseinternationalschool@gmail.com

Teachers at TOBASE International School, Wednesday 17, January 2018

Teachers at Bridge International Academies, Monday 15, January 2018

Bridge International Academies is the world’s largest and fastest-growing chain of primary and pre-primary schools with more than 400 academies and 120,000 pupils in Kenya and Uganda. We democratize the right to succeed by giving families living in poverty access to the high-quality education that will allow their children to live a very different life.

TEACHER

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are recruiting for Teachers in Orimedu (Epe) and Ijeododo (Alimosho) Local Governments.

REQUIREMENT

Candidates should possess relevant qualifications.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

DUE DATE: 19 January, 2018

Teachers at Bridge International Academies, Monday 15, January 2018

Jobs at O3 Athletics Foundation, Friday 12, January 2018

O3 Athletics Foundation, is a non-governmental organization that engages Nigerian youth and gives them an opportunity to build a career in athletics. We are a team of coaches, trainers, physiotherapists, psychologists and project managers, working together to continuously produce World and Olympics champions by leveraging on a structured grassroots scouting network, dedicated nurturing, and early exposure to international competitions.

TRAINING COORDINATOR

JOB DESCRIPTION

Training Coordinators are responsible for designing, developing, conducting and coordinating training programs. Our ideal candidate would have experience with various athletics and educational training methods, mentorship programs and e-learning.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct training needs assessment and identify skills or knowledge gaps that need to be addressed

Stay up-to-date on new training methods and techniques

Determine the impact of training on athletes

Gather feedback from coaches and athletes after each session

Maintain updated database and training records

Manage and maintain training facilities and equipment

Research and recommend new training methods

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Physical & Health Education or Human Kinetics

Hands-on work experience as a coach, trainer or similar role

Adequate knowledge of learning management systems and experience with e-learning platforms

Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods and techniques

MS Office proficiency

Advanced organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments

Strong communication skills

TALENT SCOUT

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our scouts work as talent evaluators. They watch athletes perform at high schools, colleges and professional levels to determine their talent, potential and running style.

Common Duties include:

Attending meets and competitions to locate promising talents, as well as studying statistics to determine potential.

They also meet with athletes and their families, teachers and current coaches to get a better sense of their background and character.

REQUIREMENTS

Former athlete (professional or university) with in-depth knowledge of athletics

Bachelor’s degree in Physical & Health Education/ Human Kinetics, Sports Psychology, Physiology or Statistics

Keen eye for details

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to make the right decisions when recruiting

TO APPLY

Applicants should send their CV’s and Passport photograph to: mobolaji@o3athletics.com

DUE DATE: 25 January, 2018

Jobs at O3 Athletics Foundation, Friday 12, January 2018

Subject Teachers at Sage Schools, Friday 5, January 2018

Sage Schools Ijoko Road, Sango Ota, Ogun State seek candidates with excellent communication skills, computer competency, and a passion for teaching.

SUBJECT TEACHERS

SUBJECT AREAS

Civic

Creative Arts

Yoruba Teachers

The school is committed to hiring the most qualified and experienced teachers and staff who will support and enhance the delivery of the school’s high quality instructional standard.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare and deliver lessons to a range of classes of different ages and abilities

Mark work, give appropriate feedback and maintain records of pupils’ progress and development

Research new topic areas, maintaining uptodate subject knowledge, and devise and write new curriculum materials

Select and use a range of different learning resources and equipment, including projectors and interactive media

Prepare pupils for qualifications and external examinations

Manage pupil behaviour in the classroom and on school premises, and apply appropriate and effective measures in cases of misbehaviour

Undertake mentoring duties, such as taking on the role of class teacher, and supporting pupils on an individual basis through academic or personal difficulties

Communicate with parents and guardians over pupils’ progress and participate in departmental meetings, parents’ meetings and other school training events

Liaise with other professionals, such as welfare officers, school bursar and other support staffs

Participate in and organise extracurricular activities, such as outings, social activities and sporting events

REQUIREMENT

Certificate / Degree in Education or equivalent qualification

Minimum of 3years teaching experience

Must be able to use 21st century teaching methodology and equipment

Possess excellent moral values

Has passion for teaching

TO APPLY

Kindly forward Copies of CV, Cover Letter and Qualifications to info@littlesageschools.net

Subject Teachers at Sage Schools, Friday 5, January 2018

Helping Your ADD / HD Child

A number of factors need to be considered when you are told that your child is ADD / HD. The first thing you want to do is to understand all you can about ADD / HD. You also want to sit down and list what it means for your child, as a unique individual being, to be ADD / HD. Remember that this diagnosis is observational in nature.

If your child is ADD / HD, then your child was born ADD / HD. What has happened that has made it need to be labeled now? What were the stops along way that led from high energy, curious, creative and bright to disabled? Start a journal about your child, ask for observations, especially from the people who are around your child when you are not.

Ask yourself and other key people in your child"s life questions like: Are there times of day, days of the weeks, or certain situations which seem to trigger the child? Keep a food log and keep track as much as possible of what your child is eating. Are they certain foods that cause spikes and crashes? Or certain foods that lead to acting out or melting down? How about certain situations or people? Did the child have a year at school, or experience at camp where their behavior seemed to go to unmanageable? Were there major shifts in your child"s world such as living situations, acquiring or loss of a close friend or family member?

Talk with your child and have them tell you as much about their days as possible and compare it with what other people experienced of them that day. See where they may be making incorrect assumptions or did not understand the larger picture of what was going on in a certain situation.

Keep in mind that all very bright children have a great deal going on in their head and are impatient to learn, to understand, and will disconnect when bored.

If teachers or other people are strictly pushing the idea that your child is ADD / HD, ask them to be as specific as possible as to why. In order to gain a better understanding of what is going on, enlist them in getting the answers to the questions you are keeping track of. Also, ask what they think the solutions are if your child is ADD / HD. If they want to move to a drug based solution, make sure you are clear if there are benefits for them to have your child drugged and easier to manage.

Maybe your child is gifted with ADD / HD, so what you want to stay clear on is: When did that gift become an unmanageable problem, and will medication solve problems or mask them? First, remember that many factors are going on in your child"s life which could lead to a request for an official diagnosis and a recommendation of medication, and that in medicating, those factors will easily get lost because the medication seems to solve all the problems.

As you draw the picture of your child and your child"s relationship with an ADD / HD diagnosis, starting things and see how they shift the issues. Begin with diet, then look at what shifts can be made in the environment. Would smaller classrooms, more interactive educational methods and more challenging curriculum keep your child more focused and moving at a faster, more engaged pace that would both better serve your child"s learning, growth, and development, as well as, eliminate request for labeling or medication ?

Keep the following things in mind if a diagnosis of ADD / HD is in the air:

Issues may be caused or exacerbated by diet, environmental, emotional, mental, even undetected physiological factors.

Second, if medicating, what are the short and long term side effects to the mental, emotional and physical well being of your child? Will this label serve them or hold them back?

Third, is the child being held responsible for situations where the failure is not their? Is their "failure" on account of an educational system that does not know how to work with these children? Are teachers or other education or care providers ill equipped to provide what your child needs to fly and to flourish? I want to make it clear when I say "ill equipped," it could be that the primary adults involved are ill qualified, or that the situation which is they forced to function is incapable of providing the needed environment. But what I also want to make very clear here is that if we are medicating your child, or any child, because of the failure to properly provide the teachers, the classes, the resources needed, and that if they were all in place that a child would not have to be medicated, then medicating is morally reprehensible and we must examine our priorities in this country.

Or is the need to medicate them because we do not offer the support, education and resources to the family unit? Are we medicating them because the family can not or does not know what a bad diet is, or how to give these children the support they need? Or because the information is controlled by groups, institutions, and business who do not have the best interest of your child at hand? Do parents make the choice to medicate their child because of the one sided information that they are given, or are they coerced or manipulated into feeling that this is the only course of action when in fact it is not? Is it made too easy in this chaotic, sped up, crazy world to convince yourself (to be convinced) that the quick fix is ​​the right one. In other words, that a happy meal and pill is good parenting,

Lastly, dig past the top layer of information if you really want to know. Plenty of information is available on the internet. What you will often come across first is the controlled information. There are a number of studies and evidence that on the surface support ADD / HD as a disability diagnosis and say that medication is the primary option. Large non-profit groups who serve this issue that are underwritten by the drug companies that manufacture it. But when you dig deeper, the evidence is not so clear or conclusive. The parts of the studies that question medicating as a viable option are often left out. We hear about the brain scans, but we only hear half a story. We do not hear at all about the studies that have discovered alarming concerns about medicating these children because they are buried by the information provided by supporters of the pharmaceutical companies, and you have to dig deeper to find them.

Along the way you will also find any number of all natural one stop shopping wonders that claim to cure ADD / HD, and you should be just as wary of them. You need to have a whole child understanding, create whole child solutions and make sure that they represent the unique child that is yours. No quick fixes, no one size fits all approaches. And if everything I"ve said so far has not made your head spin fast enough, I do not see AD / HD as a disability, something one needs to get cured from or outgrow. It is part of an evolutionary process. These children and adults have a diff-ability, not a disability, they learn and process differently, they are not less able. In fact, they are often more capable when they are set up to succeed, and not fail.

The question is: how do you want to best support your child? To fit in – or to be who they are, and be all they can be?

Helping Your ADD / HD Child

Nigerian Army Massive Recruitment 2018

The Nigerian Army wishes to inform members of the public and all interested qualified applicants that, it will commence its online registration for the 77 Regular Recruit Intake for Non Tradesmen and women into the Nigerian Army has commenced.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the positions below:

A) Non Tradesmen/Women

B) Tradesmen or Tradeswomen

• Masons/Bricklayers.


• Carpenters.


• Plumbers.


• Electricians.


• Plant Operators.


• Refrigeration and Air Condition technicians.


• Tillers.


• Welders/Metal Works.


• Painters.


• Iron Benders.


• Aluminium Work.


• Electronic installations and maintenance.


• Radio TV and electronic works.


• Computer Operation and maintenance.


• Workshop practices.


• ICT competence in various fields.


• Data communication and network technician.


• Competence in VSAT installations, networking and infrastructural design.


• Knowledge in Urban Communication System (UCS) deployment, employment and networking.


• Surveillance technology.


• Fibre Optics Technology.


• Electrical technician.


• Computer technician.


• Proficiencies in French Language.


• Skills in CCTV installations and networking.


• Caterers.


• Drivers.


• Boat Operators.


• Boat Engineers.


• Nursing.


• Drivers.


• X-Ray technicians.


• Dental technician


• Pharmacy technician.


• Environmental technician.


• Biomed Technician.


• Medical supply.


• Physiotherapy.


• Fabrication/panel beater.


• Vehicle Mechanic.


• Radio/Electronic technician.


• Instrument Technician.


• Mechanical/Electronic Engineering.


• Refrigeration & Air-Conditioner technician.


• Upholsterers.


• Spray painting.


• Vulcanizing.


• Electro-medical technician.


• Boat technician.


• Carpentry/Woodwork.


• Sign Writers.


• Blacksmiths.


• Generator/Plant technicians.


• Automotive Electricians.


• Welders.


• Automotive Electricians


• Sportsmen/women.


• Sports instructors.


• Computer Operators/technicians.


• Language Experts.


• Interpreters.


• Drivers.


• Electricians.


• Plumbers.


• Language teachers.


• Educationists.


• Library scientists.


• Tailors


• Storemen/Women


• Printers


• Book-keepers


• Singers.


• Song Writers


• Instrumentalists


• Journalists.


• Photographer.


• Video Cameramen/women


• Video Technician


• Graphic Designers


• Public Address Operator/Audiography


• Mechanical Technicians


• Electrical Technicians


• Chaplaincy (Islamic)


• Chaplaincy (Roman Catholic)


• Chaplaincy (Protestant)


• Finance Corps


• Military Police

Applicant Eligibility

• Applicants shall be of Nigerian origin by birth and possess National Identity card.


• Applicants must possess a minimum of 4 credits in not more than 2 sittings in WASSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB. One of the credits must be in English language.


• In addition, Tradesmen & Women Applicants must also possess OND/Trade Test/City and Guild certificate


• Non-Tradesmen & Women Applicants must be aged between 18 – 22 years by March 1, 2018.


• Tradesmen & Women Applicants must be aged between 18 – 26 years by March 1, 2018.


• Applicants must be medically, physically, and psychologically fit and must not be less than 1.68 meters tall for male and 1.62 meters tall for female.


• Applicants must print their completed online forms, attest it and submit it at the examination recruitment centres during the screening exercise period.


• Knowledge of additional Nigerian Languages other than mother tongue is an added advantage

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should visit http://recruitment.army.mil.ng/ to apply.

Nigerian Army Massive Recruitment 2018

Teaching English in Japan - What to Expect

The economic boom that swept Japan in the 1980’s brought with it not only a period of wealth and prosperity, but also a sudden surge in a desire to study English. Fueled in part by Japan’s role as an emerging economic force, the need to learn English became a necessity for many companies hoping to compete in the global marketplace. As a result of the affluence during this time more Japanese were also able to travel abroad, thus creating a demand for studying English for those who hoped to hone their English skills before making the journey to a foreign country. Entrepreneurs sensing an opportunity to capitalize on this trend began to open English schools in unprecedented numbers, from large Corporate chains that catered to thousands of students, to small neighborhood schools often employing only a handful of staff. Although the glory days of finding a teaching job on the basis of being a native English speaker alone have faded, the good news is there are still many teaching jobs available in Japan for those willing to make a modest effort to pursue them. Renewed economic growth in the last few years in conjunction with a recent ruling by the Japanese Ministry of Education to include English as part of the elementary school curriculum will also create a need for English instructors in the future.

English teachers in Japan fall basically under two categories, those employed via structured programs such as JET (Japan Exchange and Teaching), and freelance instructors. Teachers who have come to Japan under one of the structured programs can expect benefits which include pre-departure training, visas, flights, living accommodations, and health insurance. Free lance teachers are individuals who arrive in Japan looking for work on their own or who have found a job prior to arriving. In regard to working conditions both can expect to teach approximately 20-35 classes per week, with lessons spanning 50 minutes to one hour in duration. Most teaching positions are at private language schools, with the majority of classes being conducted in the afternoons and evenings. Students range from elementary school, high school, and university students, to housewives and businessmen of all ages. Many of the afternoon classes are typically made up of children who study English after their regular school day has finished, and the majority of evening classes are attended by teens or adults. Size of classes vary, but on average consist of 3-5 students for many of the smaller schools, and up to 15 for larger establishments. Most schools also offer students private lessons.

Entry level salaries for teachers is approximately 250,000 yen per month, though this can fluctuate depending on the company. Some of the larger chain schools such as Nova and ECC offer visa sponsorship and other benefits, such as arranging an apartment for newly arrived teachers. Most schools also subsidize daily train transportation costs. Teachers with experience and a post graduate level qualification in the form of a Masters Degree can expect to make around 400,000 yen a month or more, with the majority of high paying jobs in this category to be found in the High Schools and Universities.

Teaching English in Japan - What to Expect

Suggested Careers For Myers Briggs Test Personality Types

During times of a major economic downturn many people decide to change their career. Usually a major career change will require that you go back to school. Going back to school can be a tough decision especially if you have already started your career. To help decide which career type you should follow we have created a list of careers that are best suited for each of the 16 Myers Briggs personality types.

ESTJ

Military, business administrators, managers, police/detective work, judges, financial officers, teachers, sales representatives, government workers, insurance agents, underwriters, nursing administrators, trade and technical teachers, mafia dons. Natural leaders, they work best when they are in charge and enforcing the rules.

ISTJ

Business executives, administrators and managers, accountants, police, detectives, judges, lawyers, medical doctors, dentists, computer programmers, systems analysts, computer specialists, auditors, electricians, math teachers, mechanical engineers, steelworkers, technicians, militia members. Similar to the ESTJ, they have a knack for detail and memorization, but work more behind the scenes instead of up front as a leader.

ESFJ

Home economics, nursing, teaching, administrators, child care, family practice physician, clergy, office managers, counselers, social workers, bookkeeping, accounting, secretaries, organization

leaders, dental assistants, homemakers, radiological technologists, receptionists, religious educators, speech pathologists.. They do best in jobs where they can apply their natural warmth at building relationships with other people.

ISFJ

Interior decorators, designers, nurses, administrators, managers, secretaries, child care/early childhood development, social work, counselors, paralegals, clergy, office managers, shopkeepers,

bookkeepers, homemakers, gardeners, clerical supervisors, curators, family practice physicians, health service workers, librarians, medical technologists, typists. Tradition-oriented and down-to-earth, they do best in jobs where they can help people achieve their goals, or where structure is needed.

ESTP

Sales representatives, marketers, police, detectives, paramedics, medical technicians, computer technicians, computer technical support, entrepreneurs, comedians, agents, race car drivers,

firefighters, military, loan sharks, con men, auditors, carpenters, craft workers, farmers, laborers, service workers, transportation operatives. They have a gift for reacting to and solving immediate problems, and persuading other people.

ISTP

Police, detectives, forensic pathologists, computer programmers, system analysts, computer specialists, engineers, carpenters, mechanics, pilots, drivers, athletes, entrepreneurs, firefighters,

paramedics, construction workers, dental hygienists, electrical engineers, farmers, military, probation officers, steelworkers, transportation operatives, hit men. With the ability to stay calm

under pressure, they excel in any job which requires immediate action.

ESFP

Actors, painters, comedians, adult entertainers, sales representatives, teachers, counselors, social workers, child care, fashion designers, interior decorators, consultants, photographers,

musicians, human resources managers, clerical supervisors, coaches, factory supervisors, food service workers, receptionists, recreation workers, religious educators, respiratory therapists.. Optimistic and fun-loving, their enthusiasm is great for motivating others.

ISFP

Artists, musicians, composers, designers, child care workers, social workers, counselers, teachers, veterinarians, forest rangers, naturalists, bookkeepers, carpenters, personal service workers,

clerical supervisors, secretaries, dental and medical staffers, waiters and waitresses, chefs, nurses, mechanics, physical therapists, x-ray technicians. They tend to do well in the arts, as well as helping others and working with people.

ENFJ

Teachers, consultants, psychiatrists, social workers, counselers, clergy, sales representative, human resources, managers, events coordinators, politicians, diplomats, writers, actors, designers,

homemakers, musicians, religious workers, writers. They have a gift of encouraging others actualize themselves, and provide excellent leadership.

INFJ

Counselers, clergy, missionaries, teachers, medical doctors, dentists, chiropractors, psychologists, psychiatrists, writers, musicians, artists, psychics, photographers, child care workers, education consultants, librarians, marketeers, scientists, social workers.. Blessed with an idealistic vision, they do best when they seek to make that vision a reality.

ENFP

Actors, journalists, writers, musicians, painters, consultants, psychologists, psychiatrists, entrepreneurs, teachers, counselors, politicians, diplomats, television reporters, marketers,

scientists, sales representatives, artists, clergy, public relations, social scientists, social workers.. Very creative and fun-loving, they excel at careers which allow them to express their ideas and spontaneity.

INFP

Writers, artists, counselors, social workers, English teachers, fine arts teachers, child care workers, clergy, missionaries, psychologists, psychiatrists, scientists, political activists, editors, education consultants, journalists, religious educators, social scientists.. Driven by a strong sense of personal values, they are also highly creative and can offer support from behind the scenes.

ENTJ

Business executives, CEOs, organization founders, business administrators, managers, entrepreneurs, judges, lawyers, computer consultants, university professors, politicians, credit investigators, labor relations worker, marketing department manager, mortgage banker, systems analysts, scientists. They are born to lead and can steer the organization towards their vision, using their excellent organizing and understanding of what needs to get done.

INTJ –

Scientists, engineers, professors, teachers, medical doctors, dentists, corporate strategists, organization founders, business administrators, managers, military, lawyers, judges, computer

programmers, system analysts, computer specialists, psychologists, photographers, research department managers, researchers, university instructors, chess players. They have a particular skill at grasping difficult, complex concepts and building strategies.

ENTP

Entrepreneurs, lawyers, psychologists, photographers, consultants, sales representatives, actors, engineers, scientists, inventors, marketers, computer programmers, comedians, computer analysts,

credit investigators, journalists, psychiatrists, public relations, designers, writers, artists, musicians, politicians. Very freedom-oriented, they need a career which allows them to act independent and express their creativity and insight.

INTP

Physicists, chemists, biologists, photographers, strategic planners, mathematicians, university professors, computer programmers, computer animators, technical writers, engineers, lawyers, forensic researchers, writers, artists, psychologists, social scientists, systems analysts, researchers, surveyors. Highly analytical, they can discover connections between two seemingly unrelated things, and work best when allowed to use their imagination and critical thinking.

Suggested Careers For Myers Briggs Test Personality Types

Phonics Teachers at First Excelsia Professional Services, Saturday 30, December 2017

FirstExcelsia is a firm of highly versatile and renowned Human Resources, Organisational Development and Management consultants. We have an in-depth understanding of the Nigerian business terrain and we are very passionate about partnering with indigenous organisations to develop world class yet localized systems, processes and structures required to achieve optimum results.

The firm commenced operations in 2015 and currently has a team of consultants that have successfully managed numerous Organisational Development, Human Resources and Management Consulting projects in varying leadership capacities across all sectors of the Nigerian Economy.

Our Client, a leading player in the Educational Sector with over 800 pupils is seeking talent to fill the role of a phonics teacher.

PHONICS TEACHER

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS:

B.Ed. in English Language from any recognized institution

Minimum of one year teaching experience in English Language and Phonics.

Location: Mowe, Ogun State


TO APPLY

Interested and Qualified candidates should forward their CVs to careers@firstexcelsia.com using ”Phonics Teacher” as subject of the mail

NB: Only candidates who fit the specifications will be contacted

DUE DATE: 8 January, 2018

Phonics Teachers at First Excelsia Professional Services, Saturday 30, December 2017

Cover Letter - Being Assertive Just Works

Dare I Say It … Be Assertive And Sell Yourself: Do not beat around the bush in your cover letter, get your message out there. You only have one chance at being notified, get notified by talking and sounding confident. Not "if hired, I know I can improve sales for your company" .. better said this way, "it"s been my experience that when sales are a bit soft, we go back to our best clients and upsell them this has always helped us make our quarter. I look forward to sharing some of my working strategies with you in a personal interview. " You just took charge and made it personal, talked about your experience and asked for an interview. That"s a cover letter headed in the right direction!

That"s a huge difference in styles, besides the fact that you sounded more confident. Being assertive works and opens doors, being aggressive gets you now at all.

This much is true, recruiters are very professional these days, they can spot an assertive cover letter a mile away. If being assertive is actually your style in regular every day, then write that way too. Assertive people always sound confident and in control. That"s a genuine strength they"ll want on their team. Remember you only have one crack at this job opportunity, so you might as well just go for it! Thinking it is one thing, saying it in your cover letter is everything!

Remember the saying, "when the student is ready, the teacher will show up".

The truth here is that teachers are always around us, we as students are not always ready for the lesson. If you are ready to write a dynamic cover letter, I never hesitate to recommend Jim Sweeney. He has helped thousands of people just like you every year. I know you will be impressed at how good Jim"s cover letter material is. It"s good because it works!

Discover Jim Sweeney"s cover letter secrets (click the link below)

To Your Cover Letter Success,

Mike Perras, P.Mgr

Cover Letter - Being Assertive Just Works

Principal at The International School Ibadan, Thursday 21, December 2017

The International School, lbadan (ISI) is a co-educational institution established by the University of Ibadan on October 14, 1963. It was the first of its kind in Nigeria and was founded to provide an environment where children both from within and outside Nigeria could live and learn together there by fostering racial integration, international friendship and unity Presently, the school has a total Student population of about 1,500 at both ordinary, and Advanced Levels.

The Board of Governors of The International School, University of Ibadan hereby announces that the position of Principal is vacant and the Board wishes to commence the process of filling the vacancy.

PRINCIPAL

LOCATION: Ibadan, Oyo

THE POSITION

The Principal is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the School, and reports to the Board of Governors, through the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic, University of lbadan/ Chairman, Board of Governors.

She/He must have good interpersonal relationship and a track record of senior management experience in a reputable secondary school.

She/He must be committed to academic excellence, high moral standard, and will be required to show initiative and maturity.

She/He will also be expected to play a leading role in the motivation of staff and in the continued realization of the vision for which the School was established.

The candidate must enjoy good health, be of pleasant disposition, high integrity and strong moral character so as to inspire and maintain discipline among staff and students.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must possess the following:

A good honours Degree (minimum of second class lower) in Education from a recognized University or a Degree in other disciplines plus a PGD in Education, with at least 20 years teaching and school administrative experience.

A clear understanding of the. financial aspects of running an educational establishment.

Must be at least 45 years of age and anybody to be appointed should be able to complete a 4-year tenure before the retiring age of 60 years.

Relevant additional qualifications (academic and professional) would be an added advantage.

NYSC discharge certificate or an evidence of exemption from the programme.

Proven leadership and managerial/administrative ability and considerable experience in a secondary school.

Must be computer literate.

Must be registered with the Teachers Registration Councilof Nigeria (TRCN).

REMUNERATION

An attractive salary comparable with what obtains in schools of similar status in Nigeria.

Conditions of Service The Principal shall:

Be appointed for a term of four (4) years renewable for another term of four (4) years and no more:

Be provided with an official residence. iii. be provided with an official vehicle Other conditions are as contained in the Staff Handbook.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates should:

Submit an application letter with 20 copies of detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) signed and dated. The CV must contain, among other the candidates full name (surname first), Date of Birth, gender, marital status, current address including e-mail and mobile telephone numbers, national/state/local government, full qualifications/schools attended, publications and names and addresses of three referees.

Submit a vision statement of not more than 1000 words.

Request each referee to forward a confidential report directly to the “Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), University of lbadan/ Chairman, Board of Governors of the School”.

All applications are to be forwarded under confidential cover in sealed envelope marked at the upper left hand corner”Application for The Post of Principal” and addressed to:

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic),

University of lbadan/ Chairman,

Board of Governors of the School,

The International School, (ISI),

Oyo State.

Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

DUE DATE: 31 January, 2018

Principal at The International School Ibadan, Thursday 21, December 2017

Cover Letter - Let's Get Personal

Well Written But Not Personal: If you really want to write a sample cover letter that gets noticed, then say something about the company you are applying to. Not something obvious, something they will know you had to dig deep to find out. A recent company award, an article in a trade magazine, a recent contract that they were awarded. This approach says a great deal about you.

Example, "I read recently that you received a ten year, accident free award. As a health inspector myself, I know first hand that is no small feat. Again, congratulations."

It may seem like a non-relevant thing to say in your cover letter, but is it? As a health inspector, it"s certainly relevant as a tie in for the position you are applying for. It"s also personal, in that you took the time to mention something most would not. Simply put, you did your homework on the company, and personalized it, to fit your application. An absolute win win.

One thing is true today, recruiters are very professional, they can spot a no effort cover letter a mile away. By not taking the time to do some research on the company or making it personal, your letter just looks like every other template. If you are serious about working at a particular company then do the due diligence the job describes. In the job interview they"re asking "what do you know about our company" and they will ask, you need something of substance to say.

You only cheat yourself in the end by not taking the necessary steps. A well written cover letter is great, but that personal touch pushes it to the top of the pile on a recruiters desk.

Finally, as a teacher, I prefer a collaborative learning approach. That said, I"d like to ask you to join my email newsletter, as I want your feedback and advice. Can I count on your support?

To Your Job Search Success,

Mike Perras, P.Mgr

Cover Letter - Let"s Get Personal

Bridge International Academies Job Recruitment [3 Positions]

Bridge International Academies is the world’s largest and fastest-growing chain of primary and pre-primary schools with more than 400 academies and 120,000 pupils in Kenya and Uganda. We democratize the right to succeed by giving families living in poverty access to the high-quality education that will allow their children to live a very different life.

We are recruiting to fill the positions below:

Job Title: Managing Director
Location: Lagos
Job Summary

• We are seeking a Managing Director to take over leadership of our Nigeria program and continue the ambitious and successful expansion in Nigeria.


• The Managing Director will learn the full spectrum of business operations and business methods from the outgoing Managing Director as well as from the extended global team.


• The Managing Director should expect to work as an intrepreneur in Lagos.


• While the Managing Director will have full corporate support and benefit from the lessons learned and processes developed over 9 years from the operations of the company as well as from being in operation in Nigeria for 2 years, this is a role that will require fearless, dogged, entrepreneurial spirit.


• There will be no job harder than this, as the breadth of functions needed to operate a vertically integrated education system is staggering, and the challenges of accessing and serving the bottom of the pyramid are well known.


• Great challenge is where there are great rewards – the opportunity to be the person who innovates across every step of multiple industrial value chains to succeed in radically altering the future of hundreds of thousands of children in the country.
  
  

What You Will Do

• There is no pre-determined previous work experience for a Managing Director. This person may have been in operations of a large corporation, strategy consulting, business development, or even from a PhD.


• The experience of having started a company previously would be an advantage and the experience of having started a company previously in the specified expansion country is an advantage.


• The most important qualities of a successful Managing Director are ambition, organization, drive, intellect, tenacity, problem solving and respect for others.


• Drive continued market expansion in Nigeria, including managing a team of 600+ staff and growing which is needed to execute in-country strategy and operations


• Work with and leverage team support from the global teams and support offices across the 7 countries we operate in to ensure in-country operations are aligned to global processes and systems


• Refine and execute country strategy to ensure sustainable operations at scale and deliver the maximum learning impact to the children of


• Refine and create highly-structured, insightful processes, systems and recommendations with a data-driven approach alongside the in country senior leadership team, to continue expansion and to support operations at


• Project manage the moving parts of the day to day operation by ensuring each function is operating on time, on budget and on


• Learn every step of the lifecycle of producing an operational Bridge International


• Lead on and be prepared to do every job in the entire Bridge lifecycle, to some No job is too big or too small.

What You Should Have

• Passion for Bridge’s vision of democratizing the right for all children to.


• At least 10 – 15 years of post-undergraduate, full time work experience


• At least one work experience that required highly independent work in an exceedingly challenging environment


• Work experience at top corporations (in emerging markets and the US or UK) balanced by a demonstrated interest in entrepreneurship and data-driven decision-making, including the ability to flourish in dynamic, ambiguous environments


• Strong business network with senior executives in private business, government and civil society spheres in the specified country


• Prior full time work experience in the specified country


• Prior experience starting a start-up; secondarily, prior experience as an early hire at a start-up who remained with the company through to profitability, acquisition, or


• Work experience in a highly political industry, where ideological conflict is common and strategy, ingenuity, negotiation and persuasion are necessary for


• Ability to manage a very broad scope of work; front office, back office, development, regulatory


• Willingness and comfort working in a Global matrix, willingness to learning and input from the global functional


• Record of strong academic performance from a leading undergraduate and graduate institution.

You’re also:

• A detailed doer – You have a track record of getting things done, with at least 5 years of post-graduate school experience. You’re organized and responsive.


• You take ownership of every idea you touch and execute it to a fine level of detail, setting targets, engaging others, and doing whatever it takes to get the job done.


• You can multi-task dozens of such projects at once and never lose sight of the details. Likely, you have some experience in a start-up or other rapid-growth


• A networking mastermind – You excel at meeting new people and turning them into advocates. You communicate in a clear, conscientious, and effective way in both written and oral speech. You can influence strangers in the course of a single conversation. Allies and colleagues will go to bat for your ideas. You have an existing network in Nigeria from prior experience in the country, preferably in the regulatory, education, or business


• A creative problem-solver – Growing any business from scratch comes with massive and constant challenges. On top of that, Bridge works in volatile, low-resource communities and runs on fees averaging just $6 a month per pupil. You need to be flexible and ready to get everything done effectively, quickly, and affordably with the materials at hand. Every dollar you spend is a dollar our customers, who live on less than $2 a day, will have to pay for.


• A customer advocate – Our customers – these families living on less than $2 a day per person – never leave your mind. You know them, get them, have shared a meal with them (or would be happy to in the future). You would never shrink back from shaking a parent’s hand or picking up a crying child, no matter what the person was wearing or looked like. Every decision you make considers their customer benefit, experience, and


• A life-long learner – You believe you can always do better. You welcome constructive criticism and provide it freely to others. You know you only get better tomorrow when others point out where you’ve missed things or failed.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to Apply for this Position

 

Job Title: Community Engagement Manager
Location: Lagos
About the Role

• The Community Engagement Manager is responsible for implementing all outreach programmes across academies with the purpose of attracting new parents to Bridge and developing loyalty among existing parents.


• The work of the Community Engagement Manager includes the development, execution, and monitoring of academy advertising, communications, events, programmes, community relations, and well as well as analysing results and suggesting improvements to future programmes and developing ad-hoc programmes as needed.


• This is a highly hands-on job with the expectation that the Community Engagement Manager will spend a lot of time in the field, ensuring that all programmes are implemented as planned and making the gains expected.


• The Community Engagement Manager must be incredibly organised, customer-centric, skilled at negotiating and relationship building, and exhibit excellent problem solving skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively.


• The Community Engagement Manager must thrive in fast-paced environments with multiple demands.

What you will do:

• Coordinate all academy-level communications to academy staff, parents, and community members, including writing and tracking message content in the form of letters, emails, internal messages, advertisements, SMS, robocalls, and more


• Project manage the production, execution, and distribution of community outreach materials such as posters, flyers, and signposts across all Bridge communities


• Purchase local and national media such as billboards, radio, print advertisements, and more as needed


• Project manage the execution of all planned academy and community events and programmes including parent meetings, parent-teacher conferences, parent-teacher associations, pupil performances, community events, grand opening celebrations, back to class celebrations, prize giving day/graduations, and more


• Work with national and global leadership teams to develop new events and other academy programmes as needed


• Help with creative material design as needed including copy writing, design evaluation, photography, marketing testing


• Work with global or national PR teams to help prep academies, staff, parents, and/or pupils media engagements as needed


• Ensure all academies are able to implement all community outreach programmes at scale, providing support as needed


• Analyse what is and isn’t working across all community outreach initiatives and make recommendations for improvement, including initiating customer research as needed


• Manage a small team in accomplishing all of these goals; some national travel will be required

Requirements
What You Should Have:

• Passion for Bridge’s vision of democratizing the right for all children to succeed


• 8+ years relevant experience including extensive experience in programme management, communications, marketing, advertising, event planning, community relations, and managing a team


• Results-driven, scrappy attitude with a desire for continuous improvement; Flexible and ready to work hard, travel, do whatever is needed to get the job done


• Proven success driving growth at a data-driven, customer-facing organisation and ability to operate to scale


• Strong familiarity of the communities Bridge International Academies are in; you have lived or worked in low-income communities for several years and are accustomed to how communities work


• Supreme organisational, critical thinking, and communications skills with impeccable spoken and written English; additional local language skills preferred


• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, graduate degrees preferred

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to Apply for this Position

 

Job Title: Construction Quality Inspector
Location: Lagos
Job Description

• Quality Control Inspectors are responsible for maintaining quality and consistent construction management practices at all our schools.


• The Inspector must work in conjunction with the construction supervisors and the foremen to ensure the timeliness of project construction and completion as well as the adherence to provided specifications.


• The Inspector will report to the Construction Project Manager at headquarters. Each inspector will be in-charge of 5 to 10 sites at any given time.


• The role requires travel around Nigeria.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related field.


• Good knowledge of current construction technology and practices.


• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction management


• Well- organized with excellent writing and oral communication skills


• Able and willing to accept feedback including instructions, corrective and positive feedback


• Able to interact with all parties onsite and be able to implement Quality policies and procedures.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to Apply for this Position

Bridge International Academies Job Recruitment [3 Positions]

Subject Teachers at Progress Intellectual Schools, Tuesday 12, December 2017

Progress Intellectual Schools , Okeigbo, Ondo state comprises Progress Intellectual Kiddies (Nursery and Primary) and Progress Intellectual College. Progress Intellectual College has a broad based curriculum consisting of all the subjects areas specified by the ministry of Education, broken into (JSS) and (SSS) levels

SUBJECT TEACHERS

The college needs versatile and experienced teachers in these subjects:

1. English Language

2. Chemistry

3. Account

4. Commerce

5. Christian Religious Studies (CRK)

Job Type – Full Time

Qualification – NCE/B.Ed/B.Sc/M.Ed

Location – Okeigbo, Ondo

REQUIREMENT:

Age range: 24 – 40years

REQUIRED COMPETENCY AND WORK SKILLS

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Positive attitude

Excellent organizational skills and attention to details

Strong ethical and moral standards

Dedicated and diligent

Excellent Professional appearance

Proficient in ICT

Remuneration

The salary scale ranges from N20,000 to N40,000, depending on each candidate’s quality.

TO APPLY

Applicants should send in their CV’s and application letter to: jobs@progressschools.com

Subject Teachers at Progress Intellectual Schools, Tuesday 12, December 2017

Noble Hall Leadership Academy Vacancy - Apply Now

Noble Hall Leadership Academy for Girls, is a school dedicated to educating the total person – intellectual, spiritually, socially, physically and emotionally. Our ultimate aim is to create a new cadre of confident female leaders who are committed to making a positive difference.

We are recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: English Language Teacher
Location: Abuja
Job Description

• We seek to hire experienced Secondary School Teachers for English Language.


• We are looking for bright and enthusiastic teachers to teach Secondary School


• Program (Year 7-11) and tutor learners.


• Teachers must possess the following 3 attributes:
  
  • Able to inspire pupils to learn
  
  
  • Are positive and enthusiastic
  
  
  • Patient and engaging.
  
  

Requirements
To be part of our exciting, inclusive and happy organization you will need to be:

• Certified Teachers only are preferred, with excellent teaching approach and 3+ years successful IGCSE teaching experience.


• B.Sc in specified subject


• Must have experience teaching and tutoring Year 7-11


• Outstanding expertise in specified subject and ability to provide effective experiential learning


• Enthusiastic and positive attitude, highly responsible; able to motivate and inspire learners.


• Responsible and passionate about teaching.


• Able to help students with diverse educational backgrounds and learning abilities.
  

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications and CV’s to: [email protected]

Application Deadline   12th December, 2017 .

Noble Hall Leadership Academy Vacancy - Apply Now

Polio Manager Latest Job at the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Monday 4, December 2017

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) – For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children’s survival, protection and development. The world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you.

TA – POLIO MANAGER (364 DAYS), (P-4)

Job Number: 509241

Location: Maiduguri, Borno State

Work Type : Temporary Appointment

HOW CAN YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

Under programmatic and technical guidance of Chief, Communication for Development (C4D) and Polio Field Coordinator and under the direct supervision of the Chief of Maiduguri Field Office, the incumbent will be responsible for the Polio Program management, evidence based planning, strategy formulation, overall management, setting up a system of monitoring of Polio social mobilization and communication contributions to polio disease outbreak response and the development, implementation, and monitoring of work plans for the North East states of Nigeria that come under Maiduguri Field Office supervision.

The Polio manager will ensure achievement of key deliverables for Polio/C4D integrated response in the states and regular analysis of social data to inform further planning and contribute to key reporting documents.

Provide support for the implementation of the communication plans for the Polio Outbreak Response (OBR) and Inactivated Polio Vaccine campaigns.

Provide supervision, including technical oversight, for the Communication for Development Spe…t, Immunization Spe…ts and field consultants working under the Maiduguri office.

Represent and lead the Polio and C4D team in various meetings and programmes within the assigned period and make technical inputs into programme implementation.

Representation of UNICEF Polio and C4D at the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEoC) including regular coordination with government counterparts in the development of C4D integrated plans during L3 emergency.

In collaboration with all partners, the incumbent will oversee and manage the proper use and display of information, education & communication (IEC) packages and materials as distributed in the field, to ensure effective and efficient program delivery, including facilitating behavior change, where designated.

Develop partnerships with various key community influencers and religious groups, including traditional leaders, community leaders, religious leaders, Primary Health Care (PHC) directors, teachers, artists on behavior change and social mobilization strategy supportive of effective and efficient program delivery.

Work with Abuja-based training officer to review existing training materials and methodologies and plan/implement training for targeted participants.

Compile and provide C4D inputs for daily situation reports and monthly reports.

Review the Volunteer Community Mobilizer (VCM) network operational challenges and develop appropriate plan of action.

Work with field office and country office finance persons to streamline VCM Network payments are submitted and processed without delays, based on deliverables.

Provide supportive supervision of Volunteer Ward Supervisors (VWS) and local consultants.

Ensure proper documentation of C4D support and efforts and share with Field office/Country office each month and at the end of mission, including human-interest stories as requested in support of donor reporting.

Maintain effective communication between the states that report to the Field office, and the Country office, especially on issues that have to do with Communication for Development and polio eradication.

The incumbent will be expected to travel within the State and to those states that fall under the responsibility of the Maiduguri office, to conduct regular field supportive supervision and review status of implementation of C4D committed activities.

QUALIFICATION OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

Education: An advanced university Degree in the Social/Behavioral Sciences, (Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, and Health Education) with emphasis on strategic communication planning for behavior development, social mobilization, participatory communication, and research.

Work Experience: Minimum eight years of progressively responsible professional work experience in the development, planning and management of communication for development, including several years in developing countries, with practical experience in the adaptation and application of communication planning processes to specific programmes.

Developing country work experience and field work experience.Experience in polio eradication programming with background/familiarity within an Emergency context.

Language Proficiency:  Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of the local language of the duty station is an asset.

Functional Competencies:

Leading and Supervising,Formulating Strategies and Concepts,Analyzing,Relating and Networking, Deciding and Initiating Action, Applying Technical Expertise.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

DUE DATE: 17 December, 2017

Polio Manager Latest Job at the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Monday 4, December 2017