Job vacancies at Regional Centre for Training in Aerospace Surveys (RECTAS) May 11th, 2011

The Regional Centre for Training in Aerospace Surveys (RECTAS) is an Inter-Governmental Organization established in 1972 under the auspices of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) at Ile-Ife, Nigeria, in 1972 for capacity building in Geoinformatics and related fields (see www.rectas.org ) The Centre hereby invites applications from experienced, resourceful, trustworthy, result-oriented, computer literate and suitably qualified candidates for professional, General Service and Consultancy Service positions.

The Professional Staff positions are for local and international applicants while the General Service and the Consultancy Service positions are local service positions.

The salary for each position is as indicated; in addition, professional and general service staff are entitled to housing, transport, meal subsidy, leave, spouse and children allowances. RECTAS exchange rate is US $1=N145.

Lectureship positions

The following lectureship positions with their respective annual salary range, minimum qualifications, publications and experience are for local and international applicants. Bilingual as well as candidates from francophone countries are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants should specialize in any of the following fields:

(a) Photogrammetry

(b) Geographic Information System

(c) Cartography

Position: Librarian II – RP01

Salary Scale: $8.701.00 – $13.804.00 per annum

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should be computer literate and should possess a Bachelors Degree with a minimum of second class lower from a recognised University, plus a Post Graduate Diploma in library Studies or extensive training and experience in the field

Duties

The officer will be required to perform the following duties:

Working on the selection, evaluation, acquisition and organisation of books and other library materials.
Indexing periodicals,
Compiling bibliographic and reading list,
To carry out such other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Director.

Position: Assistant system Analyst/Lecturer RP01

Salary Scale : $8.701.00- $13.804.00 per annum

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should posses any of the following qualifications and experience
Applicant must possess a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of second class lower degree in Computer Science from a recognised university plus a minimum of one year experience
Candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of second class lower degree in numerate science plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Computer science and a one year experience

Duties

The Officer will be required to perform the following duties among others:

Information systems analysis and design
Maintenance of computer systems and hardware administration
Support in teaching of basic computer courses
To carry out such other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Director.

Lectureship Duties

The Lectureship duties will include:

Conceiving and executing existing and new programmes and courses in the relevant fields
Serving as team leader in the initiation and prosecution of research projects
Supervision of students’ research work
Giving lectures in area of specialization
To carry out such other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Director,

Note:

All candidates are expected to demonstrate ability to provide administrative leadership for an academic/technical department in a tertiary institution.

Mode of Application

Candidates should submit ten(10) copies each of their applications, curriculum Vitae and Certificates. The Curriculum Vitae should indicate the following (i) Name in full (ii) Place and Date of birth (iii) Marital status (iv) Home Address (v) Present Contact Address (vi) Office Address (vii) Number and Ages of Children (if any) (viii) Secondary and Post-secondary Education, including dates and names of institutions attended (ix) Qualifications with dates (x) List of Publications (xi) Work Experience with dates (xii) Current salary; and (xiii) Names and Address of three (3) referees.

In addition to stating the names and addresses of the three (3) referees, applicants should request their referees to forward confidential reports on them direct to the Executive Director. One of the referees must be the applicant’s boss at or last place of work.

Closing Date

All applications with supporting documents should be forwarded to the address below on or before 31st May, 2011.

The Executive Director

Regional Centre for Training in Aerospace Surveys (RECTAS)

Off Road 1, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Campus,

P.M.B 5545, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.

Please note that short-listed candidates will be contacted for a screening assessment, interaction or practical tests after which successful candidates will be invited for interview.

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The Regional Centre for Training in Aerospace Surveys (RECTAS) is an Inter-Governmental Organization established in 1972 under the auspices of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) at Ile-Ife, Nigeria, in 1972 for capacity building in Geoinformatics and related fields (see www.rectas.org ) The Centre hereby invites applications from experienced, resourceful, trustworthy, result-oriented, computer literate and suitably qualified candidates for professional, General Service and Consultancy Service positions.

The Professional Staff positions are for local and international applicants while the General Service and the Consultancy Service positions are local service positions.

The salary for each position is as indicated; in addition, professional and general service staff are entitled to housing, transport, meal subsidy, leave, spouse and children allowances. RECTAS exchange rate is US $1=N145.

Lectureship positions

The following lectureship positions with their respective annual salary range, minimum qualifications, publications and experience are for local and international applicants. Bilingual as well as candidates from francophone countries are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants should specialize in any of the following fields:

(a) Photogrammetry

(b) Geographic Information System

(c) Cartography

Position: Professor RP8

Salary Scale: $19,608-$33,895

Qualifications and Experience

Applicant must possess Ph.D with 15 publications (at least 3 in international peer reviewed and indexed journals and a maximum of 3 conference proceedings);
At least 15 years experience (not less than 10 years in a University or research institution) and ability to initiate scientific research, supervise M.Sc. and Ph D research and attract international grants.
Demonstrable expertise and analytical research skills applying Photogrammetry or cartography or remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software (ILWIS, ARCGIS, ERDAS IMAGINE, Database Design, etc).

Position: Associate Professor- RP7

Salary Scale: ($17,482 – $30,369)

Qualifications and Experience

Applicant must possess Ph.D with 10 publications (at least 2 in international peer reviewed and indexed journals and a maximum of 3 conference proceedings);
At least 12 years experience (not less than 8 years in a University or Research Institution) and ability to initiate scientific research, supervise M.Sc. & Ph.D research & attract international grants
Demonstrable expertise and analytical research skills applying Photogrammetry or cartography or Remote Sensing, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software (ILWIS ARCGIS ERDAS IMAGINE, Database Design, etc).

Lectureship Duties

The Lectureship duties will include:

Conceiving and executing existing and new programmes and courses in the relevant fields
Serving as team leader in the initiation and prosecution of research projects
Supervision of students’ research work
Giving lectures in area of specialization
To carry out such other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Director,

Note:

All candidates are expected to demonstrate ability to provide administrative leadership for an academic/technical department in a tertiary institution.

Mode of Application

Candidates should submit ten(10) copies each of their applications, curriculum Vitae and Certificates. The Curriculum Vitae should indicate the following (i) Name in full (ii) Place and Date of birth (iii) Marital status (iv) Home Address (v) Present Contact Address (vi) Office Address (vii) Number and Ages of Children (if any) (viii) Secondary and Post-secondary Education, including dates and names of institutions attended (ix) Qualifications with dates (x) List of Publications (xi) Work Experience with dates (xii) Current salary; and (xiii) Names and Address of three (3) referees.

In addition to stating the names and addresses of the three (3) referees, applicants should request their referees to forward confidential reports on them direct to the Executive Director. One of the referees must be the applicant’s boss at or last place of work.

Closing Date

All applications with supporting documents should be forwarded to the address below on or before 31st May, 2011.

The Executive Director

Regional Centre for Training in Aerospace Surveys (RECTAS)

Off Road 1, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Campus,

P.M.B 5545, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.

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The Regional Centre for Training in Aerospace Surveys (RECTAS) is an Inter-Governmental Organization established in 1972 under the auspices of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) at Ile-Ife, Nigeria, in 1972 for capacity building in Geoinformatics and related fields (see www.rectas.org ) The Centre hereby invites applications from experienced, resourceful, trustworthy, result-oriented, computer literate and suitably qualified candidates for professional, General Service and Consultancy Service positions.

The Professional Staff positions are for local and international applicants while the General Service and the Consultancy Service positions are local service positions.

The salary for each position is as indicated; in addition, professional and general service staff are entitled to housing, transport, meal subsidy, leave, spouse and children allowances. RECTAS exchange rate is US $1=N145.

Position: Admin Officer II CRP01
Salary Scale: $5.379.3
Qualifications and Experience
Applicant must possess Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of second class lower in any of the fields of Management, Humanities or Hospitality, with a minimum of 1 year cognate management and administrative experience

Duties
 Successful officers shall be assigned to any or all of the following duties
 General administrative duties and services including recording of minutes
 Perform supervision duties in the management of students hostels Guess Houses
 To carry out such other duties as may be assigned

Position: Administrative Assistant CRG 05

Salary Scale: $3.724 per annum
Qualifications and Experience
Candidates should posses a National Diploma or equivalent in Secretarial Duties, Public
Administration or related fields and at least one year working experience

Duties
Perform administrative/secretarial and other general duties
Carryout other duties as may be assigned.

Position: Secretary – CRG 05
Salary Scale: $3.724 per annum
Qualifications and Experience
Candidates should hold National Diploma or equivalent in secretarial duties with 100 and 50 words per minute in shorthand and typewriting from recognised institutions, and at least one year working experience.
In addition applicants should posses ICT Skills, in particular, the application of the following packages: Microsoft office Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and PageMaker.

Duties
General Secretarial and office duties and routine
Other Duties and routines as maybe assigned

Mode of Application
Candidates should submit ten(10) copies each of their applications, curriculum Vitae and Certificates. The Curriculum Vitae should indicate the following (i) Name in full (ii) Place and Date of birth (iii) Marital status (iv) Home Address (v) Present Contact Address (vi) Office Address (vii) Number and Ages of Children (if any) (viii) Secondary and Post-secondary Education, including dates and names of institutions attended (ix) Qualifications with dates (x) List of Publications (xi) Work Experience with dates (xii) Current salary; and (xiii) Names and Address of three (3) referees.
In addition to stating the names and addresses of the three (3) referees, applicants should request their referees to forward confidential reports on them direct to the Executive Director. One of the referees must be the applicant’s boss at or last place of work.

Closing Date
All applications with supporting documents should be forwarded to the address below on or before 31st May, 2011.

The Executive Director
Regional Centre for Training in Aerospace Surveys (RECTAS)
Off Road 1, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Campus,
P.M.B 5545, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.

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The Regional Centre for Training in Aerospace Surveys (RECTAS) is an Inter-Governmental Organization established in 1972 under the auspices of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) at Ile-Ife, Nigeria, in 1972 for capacity building in Geoinformatics and related fields (see www.rectas.org ) The Centre hereby invites applications from experienced, resourceful, trustworthy, result-oriented, computer literate and suitably qualified candidates for professional, General Service and Consultancy Service positions.

The Professional Staff positions are for local and international applicants while the General Service and the Consultancy Service positions are local service positions.

The salary for each position is as indicated; in addition, professional and general service staff are entitled to housing, transport, meal subsidy, leave, spouse and children allowances. RECTAS exchange rate is US $1=N145.

Position: Typist/Computer Operator CRG 03

Salary Scale: $2,069 per annum

Qualifications and Experience

National Business Certificate (Secretarial Duties), or Senior School Certificate/General Certificate of Education in 4 subjects or 5 subjects at 2 sittings including English Language with ICT skills, in particular, the application of the following packages: Microsoft office Word, PowerPoint, Excel, PageMaker

Duties

Typing and word-processing of documents
General clerical and secretarial duties
Any other duty as may be assigned

Position: Nurse II CRG 03

Salary Scale: $2.069 per annum

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should posses Registered Nurse certificates and a minimum of one year experience

Duties

Carryout medical registration of staff and students

Provide first aid and treatment of staff and students as may be prescribed, at the RECTAS Health Bay and the OAU Health Centre

Attend to other health needs and duties as maybe assigned.

Mode of Application

Candidates should submit ten(10) copies each of their applications, curriculum Vitae and Certificates. The Curriculum Vitae should indicate the following (i) Name in full (ii) Place and Date of birth (iii) Marital status (iv) Home Address (v) Present Contact Address (vi) Office Address (vii) Number and Ages of Children (if any) (viii) Secondary and Post-secondary Education, including dates and names of institutions attended (ix) Qualifications with dates (x) List of Publications (xi) Work Experience with dates (xii) Current salary; and (xiii) Names and Address of three (3) referees.

In addition to stating the names and addresses of the three (3) referees, applicants should request their referees to forward confidential reports on them direct to the Executive Director. One of the referees must be the applicant’s boss at or last place of work.

Closing Date

All applications with supporting documents should be forwarded to the address below on or before 31st May, 2011.

The Executive Director

Regional Centre for Training in Aerospace Surveys (RECTAS)

Off Road 1, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Campus,

P.M.B 5545, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.

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The Regional Centre for Training in Aerospace Surveys (RECTAS) is an Inter-Governmental Organization established in 1972 under the auspices of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) at Ile-Ife, Nigeria, in 1972 for capacity building in Geoinformatics and related fields (see www.rectas.org ) The Centre hereby invites applications from experienced, resourceful, trustworthy, result-oriented, computer literate and suitably qualified candidates for professional, General Service and Consultancy Service positions.

The Professional Staff positions are for local and international applicants while the General Service and the Consultancy Service positions are local service positions.

The salary for each position is as indicated; in addition, professional and general service staff are entitled to housing, transport, meal subsidy, leave, spouse and children allowances. RECTAS exchange rate is US $1=N145.

Position: Confidential Secretary II – RG 07

Salary Scale: $2.675.00 – $3.991.00 per annum)

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should posses any of the following qualifications and experience:
Higher National Diploma in Secretarial Studies or equivalent, with 120 and 60 words per minutes in shorthand and typewriting,
National Diploma (ND) in Secretarial studies or equivalent with 120 and 60 words per minute in shorthand and typewriting respectively, and minimum of 5 years experience.

In addition, all candidates should posses ICT skills and in particular the application of the following packages, Microsoft office Word, PowerPoint, Excel and PageMaker

Duties

Providing secretarial assistance such as taking dictation and reproducing them in typed script and general word processing duties.
Performing office routines and duties including taking of minutes at meetings
Receiving visitors, enquiries and phone calls on behalf of the officer whom he or she is attached to
To carry out such other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Director.

Position: Driver/Mechanic- RG 03

Salary Scale: $1,085.00 – $1,729.00

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should posses a minimum of First School Leaving Certificate or equivalent with class C current driving licence and Class Ill Trade Test or equivalent with a minimum of 3 years driving experience.

Duties

The duties shall include the following:

Driving and care and cleanliness of official vehicles
Carrying out minor repairs and servicing of official vehicles
Monitoring the regular repair and servicing of official vehicles
Carrying out other duties as may be assigned

Mode of Application

Candidates should submit ten(10) copies each of their applications, curriculum Vitae and Certificates. The Curriculum Vitae should indicate the following (i) Name in full (ii) Place and Date of birth (iii) Marital status (iv) Home Address (v) Present Contact Address (vi) Office Address (vii) Number and Ages of Children (if any) (viii) Secondary and Post-secondary Education, including dates and names of institutions attended (ix) Qualifications with dates (x) List of Publications (xi) Work Experience with dates (xii) Current salary; and (xiii) Names and Address of three (3) referees.

In addition to stating the names and addresses of the three (3) referees, applicants should request their referees to forward confidential reports on them direct to the Executive Director. One of the referees must be the applicant’s boss at or last place of work.

Closing Date

All applications with supporting documents should be forwarded to the address below on or before 31st May, 2011.

The Executive Director

Regional Centre for Training in Aerospace Surveys (RECTAS)

Off Road 1, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Campus,

P.M.B 5545, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.