Multiple Management vacancies at Nigerians Society of Engineers National Headquarters

The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), a leading professional organization in Nigeria with over fifty thousand members is desirous of recruiting competent, self-motivated and result oriented candidates to fill the vacant positions listed below. The location of employment is the National Engineering Centre, Abuja.

1. HEAD PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Job Objective:
To improve the overall professional development of the NSE members, develop and implement guidelines for continuous professional Development (CPD), professional courses, examinations and seminars, as well as coordinate the consultancy services of the Society.
Required Qualifications:

1. First Degree in Engineering
2. Higher Degree in Engineering will be an added advantage
3. Must be a corporate member of NSE and registered with COREN
4. Membership of the Society shall not be less than five years
5. Minimum of ten (10) years post-graduation relevant experience
6. Candidate should have a mix of academia and industry practice experience
7. Must possess a flair for research and training
8. Must be capable of generating new ideas for new models of professional development
9. Must be computer literate, innovative and analytical
10. Must possess leadership skills

2. HEAD, FINANCE UNIT
Job Objective:
To undertake all functions relating to the management of the Secretariat’s books of accounts and finances and provide the National EXCO and Council with accurate and timely financial information and reports, as well as manage the Secretariat’s investment
portfolio.

Required Qualification:

1. First Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
2. Aprofessional certificate such as ICAN, ANAN, ACAor ACCAis a prerequisite.
3. AHigher Degree will be an added advantage.
4. Minimum of ten (10) years’ post-graduation relevant experience
5. Must have good knowledge of tax management, financial analysis, cost accounting and budgeting.
6. Must be computer literate and specifically versed in QuickBooks Software.
7. Must Possess leadership skill and high level of integrity.
8. Must have held a comparable senior position in a relevant organization

3. HEAD, INTERNALAUDIT UNIT
Job objective:
To manage operational risks, protect the society’s assets and minimize losses through the development and implementation of adequate and firm internal control measures.
Required Qualifications:

1. First Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
2. Aprofessional certificate such as ICAN, ANAN, ACA, ACCAis a prerequisite.
3. AHigher degree will be an added advantage
4. Minimum of ten (10) years’ post-graduation relevant experience in audit and internal control.
5. Must possess strong analytical and account reconciliation skills
6. Must be computer literate
7. Must possess a high level of integrity
8. Must have held a comparable senior position in a relevant organization

4. MEDIA& CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Job Objective:
To assist in implementing the society’s strategies and programmes on media/external relations. Corporate communications, publicity and advocacies, with a view to projecting
the society’s image positively.

Required Qualifications:

1. First Degree in Mass Communications or any of the Social Sciences or Humanities Courses.
2. Training in Journalism or Creative Writing will be added advantage.
3. Minimum of eight (8) years post-qualification relevant experience in similar job position
4. Must be computer literate and possess creative thinking abilities.
5. Must possess excellent interpersonal and public relations skills.
6. Must be knowledgeable and constantly abreast with National affairs and trending issues in the public space.
7. Must be able to work and achieve results with minimal supervision.

5.GOVERNMENT AND LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS OFFICER
Job Objective:
To act as a focal person in NSE, to liaise with Government Ministries and Agencies, as well as the National Assembly on Legislative Matters.
Required Qualifications:

1. First Degree in Engineering or any of the Social Sciences. An MBA will be an added advantage.
2. Membership of a recognized public relations institute will be an added advantage.
3. Creative Writing will be added advantage.
4. Minimum of eight (8) years post-qualification relevant experience in similar job position
5. Must be computer literate, initiative and possess creative thinking abilities.
6. Must possess excellent interpersonal and public relations skills.
7. Must be knowledgeable and constantly abreast with National affairs and trending issues in the public space.
8. Must be able to work and achieve results with minimal supervision.

6. PROTOCOLOFFICER
Job Objective:
To Plan foreign and domestic travels, ceremonies and special events. Identify security risks and create safety plans. Plan and send invitations for the President’s courtesy visits, ensure compliance with NSE established protocol in seating arrangements, arrange photo opportunities as well as ensure compliance with globally accepted polite behaviour at all events. Manage all logistics.
Required Qualifications:

1. First Degree in Arts and Social Sciences.
2. Relevant of post graduate degree will be an added advantage
3. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in handling of travels and protocol activities for Nigerian is an added advantage.
4. 5 years relevant work experience in Office Management, Protocol, Public Administration and any other relevant discipline.
5. Excellent interpersonal, report writing and communication skills.
6. Must be computer literate, innovative and analytical.
7. Must possess good leadership skills.

LIBRARYOFFICER
Job Objective
To undertake all functions relating to the administration and management of the Nigerian Society of Engineers’ library.
Required Qualifications.

1. Have a minimum of Second-Class Lower division degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science from a recognized Institution.
2. A Master’s degree from a recognized Institution in Library Science or Library and Information Science would be an added advantage.
3. Minimum of four (4) years post-qualification relevant experience in a similar job position.
4. Demonstrate evidence of strong academic and administrative leadership, initiative
5. and creativity in library policy formulation as well as good human relation.
6. Provide evidence of membership of Professional body/bodies in Library management recognized by the Federal Government.
7. Be of impeccable character and proven integrity.
8. Be proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates who satisfy the above requirements and had not served the Society as full-time Staff previously should send their applications with curriculum vitae, copies of credentials and names and addresses of three referees within two (2) weeks of this
publication to:

The Executive Secretary,
Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE),
National Engineering Centre,
Labour House – National Mosque Road,
Central Business District,
Abuja
Or send via email to: es@nse.org.ng and bilenikhena@nse.org.ng
Please note that feedback will be given to shortlisted candidates only.

Signed
Engr. Joshua Egube, FNSE