Reference Number: EPD-2018
Job Grade: 9.01

We are now seeking to appoint a biomedical postdoctoral researcher to work in the biosciences department in this position which is supported by “Making a Difference Project” funding under the Tackling Infection to Benefit Africa (TIBA) network aims to identify malaria parasite proteins that are targets for immunity using monoclonal antibodies as probing tool and to assess the suitability of the identified proteins for inclusion in a malaria vaccine. The candidate will work with head of Training Department are the Principal Investigators of the project.

REPORTS TO: Principal investigator.

Responsibilities

• Generate monoclonal antibodies from people have been identified as being immune to malaria parasites
• Run various functional invitro assays using the monoclonal antibodies to identify their cognate malaria parasite protein  targets.
• Support in the supervision and mentoring of students and research assistants work in the TIBA-MAD project.
• Support the PIs in coordinating the TIBA-MAD project.

Qualifications

• Doctoral research degree in biomedical science or other relevant subjects.
• Proven record of laboratory- based research including running immunological assays and molecular biology techniques
• Working experience in data analysis and use of statistical analysis software such as R
• Experience in monoclonal antibody generation and malaria immunology assays will be an added advantage.

Competencies

• Keen interest in research
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Team working skills with the ability to work in a multi-cultural setting.

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REF: ISE/7/9/2018 – INFORMATION SECURITY ENGINEER

The Job holder will be part of the bank’s management team and will be responsible for  safeguarding the Bank’s computer networks and systems. The role will plan and carry out security measures to monitor and protect sensitive data and systems from infiltration and cyber-attacks.

Responsibilities
The Incumbent will report to the Senior Manager – Information Security and will be responsible for:

• Implementing the Information Security Plans and Policies
• Implementing security standards and best practices for the organization, and recommending security enhancements to management as needed.
• Developing strategies to respond to and recover from security breaches.
• Reviewing firewalls and data encryption programs, to protect organizations’ sensitive information.
• Assisting computer users with installation or processing of new security products and procedures.
• Conducting periodic scans of networks to determine existence of any vulnerabilities.
• Conducting penetration testing, to simulate cyber-attacks on systems to highlight any weaknesses that might be exploited by a malicious party.
• Forming part of the incident response team that investigates security breaches
• Designing secure networks, systems and application architectures

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or an Equivalent from a recognized institution.
• A security certification including but not limited to CEH, CISA, CISM, CCNA Security, etc.
• At least 4 years relevant experience.
• Significant practical knowledge in the following areas:

        Unix, Linux, Windows, operating systems
        Well-known networking protocols and services (FTP, HTTP, SSH, SMB, LDAP, etc.)
        Exploits, vulnerabilities, networks and network attacks
        Packet analysis and Regular expressions
        Database structures and queries

• Direct experience with anti-virus software, intrusion detection, firewalls and content filtering
• Knowledge of risk assessment tools, technologies and methods
• Knowledge of disaster recovery, computer forensic tools, technologies and methods
• Experience in planning, researching and developing security policies, standards and procedures
• Professional experience in a system security administration role supporting multiple platforms and applications
• Ability to communicate network security issues to peers and management
• Ability to read and use the results of mobile code, malicious code, and anti-virus software
• Strong understanding of endpoint security solutions to include File Integrity Monitoring and Data Loss Prevention.
• Understanding of common network services (web, mail, FTP, etc.), network vulnerabilities, and network attack patterns
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate: write clearly and speak authoritatively to both business and tech audiencesDemonstrated critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills to diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues
• Strong planning and organization skills;
• Keeping abreast with latest technology and ability to learn new technologies and concepts quickly
• Ability to operate within 24 Hour shifts as and when required

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REF: MST/8/2018– MANAGER – STRATEGY & TRANSFORMATION

The role holder will be responsible for supporting the Senior Manager – Strategy & Transformation in developing, implementing, monitoring and updating performance management tools in order to track progress of all strategy and transformation initiatives across the Bank.

Responsibilities
The Incumbent will report to the Senior Manager-Strategy & Transformation and will be responsible for the following:

• In liaison with the Line Manager, developing, maintaining, monitoring and updating a tracker showing progress on execution of deliverables in line with the 5-year strategic implementation activities and escalating notable deviations.
• Assisting the Line Manager in translating initiatives, work streams and milestones into project plans which ensures successful project completion.
• In liaison with the Line Manager assisting in setting target metrics / KPIs for work streams and tracking targets set.
• Monitoring and tracking of initiatives, facilitating initiative approvals at various stages, reporting deviations and suggesting remedial actions.
• In liaison with the Line Manager supporting review of Business plans for initiatives prior to senior management sign off.
• Conducting assessment of performance of strategic initiatives to support performance reviews.
• Preparation of periodic reports on progress of transformation for review by the Line Manager.
• Deputizing for the Senior Manager and attending work stream meetings to support initiative owners in transformation.
• Enforcing the weekly cadence and  leading change management activities– ensuring pre-TOs, post-TOs and stand-ups meetings are held within work stream and attending to support sponsors where requiredIdentifying, analyzing and preparing mitigation tactics for risk (Signaling blocking points and flagging these timely to CTO/TO manager)
• Identifying  and managing anticipated resistance including keeping track of any changes
• to cadence and correcting if need be to keep discipline
• Management of the Wave solution including administration, Wave training, assisting users with Wave queries and linking with Wave support team.
• Supporting the periodic reviews of the 3 – 5 year strategic plan and continuous reporting of the progress to the various identified governance forums

Competencies

• Ability to understand and translate strategy into action
• Ability to project and manage complex  multifaceted strategic projects
• Advance proficiency and experience in use of excel including modelling
• Knowledge and experience in project management
• Effective communicator & good relationship management skills
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
• Good interpretation and decision making ability
• Good people management skills
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Ability to work independently/self-driven
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other project management applications
• Strong planning, coordination and time management skills
• 7 years overall banking experience 3 of which should have been at managerial level

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REF: ISA/7/9/2018 – INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST

The Job holder will be part of the bank’s management team and will be will be responsible for assessing and monitoring the Bank’s application and digital products, including their network setup and document any security issues or breaches identified for resolution.

Responsibilities
The Incumbent will report to the Senior Manager – Information Security and will be responsible for:

• Performing an oversight role on the security of web/mobile applications and software development activities for digital applications.
• Maintaining and administering tools necessary to secure end points and provide recommendations for improvements specifically web/mobile application firewalls.
• Event remediation and incident response activities for web/mobile applications.
• Recommending security measures and operating the software to protect systems and information infrastructure, including firewalls and data encryption programs.
• Working with the Cyber Security team to perform tests & uncover network vulnerabilities.
• Fixing detected vulnerabilities to maintain a high-security standard.
• Researching on security enhancements on applications and make recommendations to management.
• Developing and executing formal web/mobile application security test plans to ensure the delivery of quality software applications.
• Test planning, preparation and communication with relevant departments.
• Performing web/mobile application attack & penetration (A&P) testing to find security issue such as risks, defects and logical errors on developed applications.
• Collecting and analyzing security data from manual, automatic and static source code review of web/mobile applications
• Documenting all web/mobile application related issues and assisting in their resolution prior to application go live.
• Delivery of security training and education to technical staff with findings and acts as an internal security consultant to advise or influence business or technical partners.
• Maintaining suitable knowledge of threats, risk assignment, remediation strategies, security tools, testing techniques, and security research
• Understanding of Web/mobile Services technologies such as XML, SOAP, and SAML

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Equivalent from a recognized institution.
• A security certification including but not limited to CEH, CISA, CISM, OWASP, etc.
• At least 5 years relevant work experience in conducting web/mobile application security testing of mission critical applications.
• Knowledge of web/mobile application and application development security testing Processes and Strategies
• Experience with commercial and open source web/mobile application assessment and auditing packages
• Secure code review experience using automated toolsets
• Demonstrated proficiency with CSA controls matrix, OWASP Top 10 and industry standard of web/mobile security and application development security standards
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of vulnerability remediation
• Familiarity with malicious code identification and common hacker attack techniques
• Significant practical knowledge in the following areas:

        Exploits, vulnerabilities, networks and network attacks
        Unix, Linux, Windows, operating systems
        Well-known networking protocols and services (FTP, HTTP, SSH, SMB, LDAP, etc.)
        Packet analysis and Regular expressions
        Database structures and queries

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate: write clearly and speak authoritatively to both business and tech audiences
• Demonstrated critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills to diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues
• Strong planning and organization skills;
• Keeping abreast with latest technology and ability to learn new technologies and concepts quickly
• Ability to operate within 24 Hour shifts as and when required

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REF: SMDR/8/2018-SENIOR MANAGER- DEBT RECOVERY

The Job holder will be part of the banks senior management team, responsible for reviewing the Bank’s non-performing and distressed assets, and developing appropriate strategies to ensure timely remediation and recovery of amounts due hence minimizing losses to the bank. The individual will lead a sizeable team, engage with management and Board in delivering key results with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities
The Incumbent will report to the General Manager-Credit and will be responsible for:

• Recruiting, developing and guiding Debt Recovery and Remedial unit in reviewing all non-performing facilities and developing appropriate strategies to ensure efficient and cost effective recoveries.
• Recommending and implementing debt restructures/renegotiations where appropriate to return bad debts to performing book.
• Working with Business units and Credit Managers to promptly remediate any weaknesses identified on the portfolio to reduce events of default.
• Providing appropriate inputs to Board and Management Committees to ensure identified gaps in the lending process are addressed.
• Working with legal team to drive appropriate legal recoveries options and ensuring the due procedures are adhered inorder to avoid potential litigation risk or adverse publicity.
• For cases in court, ensuring the relevant evidence in support of the Bank’s case is properly documented and representing the Bank as a witness as and when required.
• Planning and closely coordinating the Debt Recovery process with various stakeholders, including Lawyers, evaluators and auctioneers amongst others.
• Providing periodic reports to Management and Board Committee’s on the Recovery Status of non-performing portfolio, with clear recommendations on the way forward or closure.
• Liaising with the Head of Credit and Finance to ensure provisions held against bad & doubtful debts are adequate and in compliance with the Prudential Guidelines and IFRS9 requirements.Providing input in loan product development and portfolio quality through regular feedback on learning points to avoid underwriting bad credits.
• Periodic training of staff on matters relating to non-performing assets.
• Keeping  abreast with and proactively acting on market developments that may adversely impact on the banks success to recover loans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any business related field.
• Professional qualifications/certifications in CPA/AKIB/Loan Management etc will be an added advantage.
• Masters in a business related field such as Strategic Management, Economics, Finance, and Operations etc.
• At least 4 years’ experience at managerial level, with board reporting responsibilities.
• Thorough understanding and practice of CBK guidelines and IFRS9 requirements.
• Experience in handling complex corporate recovery cases including receiverships, arbitrations and re- negotiations.
• Legal background will be added advantage.

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Reference Number: ARO31082018
Employment Type: Full time
Job Grade: 6.01

This post involves supporting Mass spectrometry based proteomics investigations providing technical expertise and experimentation in the laboratory.

REPORTS TO: Principal Investigator

Responsibilities

• Carry out sample preparation for liquid chromatography mass spectrometry based proteomics.
• Execute database searches and interpretation of mass spectrometry proteomics data
• Carry out protein analysis using SDS-PAGE, western blotting, and ELISA.
• Prepare proteomics based SOPs for different sample types in collaboration with the QMS team and record and maintain data and other information, as relevant and appropriate.
• Ensure that all work done complies with the applicable regulations concerning biohazards, Good Clinical and Laboratory Practice and maintain all documentation.
• Coordinate the purchase and inventory of laboratory supplies for the group
• Contribute to the presentation of results to the group and the programme
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in Biochemistry, molecular biology, or biotechnology or equivalent
• Experience in laboratory research
• Detailed knowledge of the procedures relevant to the work
• Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft applications

Competencies

• Must be enthusiastic with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to take and follow instructions, initiative, keen to learn and proactive with the ability to work under minimal supervision
• Flexibility, adaptability, multi-tasking and attention to detail
• Good analytical and follow through ability
• Good planning, organisation and co-ordination skills
• Team working and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment

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Responsibilities
Key responsibilities for the role include:

• Liaising with science teaching staff on their needs for practical work and maintain an efficient system for use and allocation of materials and equipment, setting a priority system where necessary.
• Advising science teaching staff on technical components of curriculum.
• Assisting science teaching staff with demonstrations.
• Assisting science teaching staff in instructing students on use/care of equipment.
• Advising and assist science teaching staff in safety matters relating to the science laboratory.
• Demonstrating laboratory techniques to science teaching staff/students.
• Setting out equipment and materials for classroom/department.
• Using clear classroom demonstrations.
• Maintaining a safe chemical storage/handling/disposal system in accordance with current regulations.
• Assisting with security of the science laboratory and equipment.
• Maintaining an inventory of equipment and annual stocktaking.
• Keeping a record of the consumables used regularly and maintain adequate supplies of them (including chemicals).
• Acquiring relevant catalogues and price lists.
• Ordering equipment and chemicals in consultation with the manager.Assisting with labelling, storage, stock-taking and ordering of equipment and chemicals.
• Servicing and clean simple laboratory apparatus/equipment.
• Developing maintenance procedures for laboratory equipment and organize maintenance where required.
• Reporting damages to equipment and arrange repairs.
• Conducting safety audits for the laboratories.
• Evaluating and select equipment, and make recommendations for purchase to Science Coordinator.

Qualifications
Skills and Qualifications required:

• Diploma or certificate in Science Laboratory Technology in Physics, Chemistry and Biology from a recognized institution.
• You possess 1-3 years of working experience in a recognized secondary school or equivalent institution.
• You are able to prepare students’ practical work up to 8-4-4 level with minimum supervision.
• You are flexible and open to change - you handle uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity well.
• You are a problem solver - you are proactive in identifying issues and address these thoroughly by making effort to find appropriate solutions.
• You are excited about our organizational culture—and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback.

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Responsibilities
Specific key responsibilities for the role include:

• Act as an effective leader and ambassador for the organization
• Articulate a compelling short- and long-term vision for the development of the school’s culture and student program;
• Drive the development of an exceptional teaching team including through coaching teachers through observation and feedback;
• Set and model a consistent tone of highest expectations, joy, and growth mindset among staff and students alike
• Collaborate with fellow School Leaders in the network to continuously develop and improve the Nova education model across schools
• Develop and strengthen partnerships with other schools and organizations to provide enriching academic and extracurricular opportunities for students
• Lead key school rituals as needed to model and ingrain culture
• Quickly identify and respond to classroom/school culture or behavior issues
• Partner with parents and other key community stakeholders to build the Nova Pioneer brand
• Plan and lead school staff meetings

Qualifications

• You have 7+ years of experience in a rigorous, high-expectations school setting including instructional leadership roles (e.g., deputy headteacher, teacher coach, etc.). Experience as a headteacher is highly valued but not a prerequisite.
• You are widely recognized as a highly effective teacher and can model what great, inquiry-based teaching looks like. If you don’t have teaching experience, you are instructionally passionate and have a desire to learn and entrench yourself in the Nova approach to teaching and learning.
• You are excited about your own professional development, always seeking out opportunities to grow, whether by asking others for feedback, forming communities of learning with other school leaders, or seeking out training
• You have a track record of improving other people’s performance through coaching, building uncommonly strong relationships, developing creative training sessions and sharing feedback
• You have an exceptional ability to think strategically and yet you sweat the small stuff—people see you as unusually detail-oriented and conscientious
• You are excited about our organizational culture—and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback
• You have a desire to further develop your leadership skills and apply them to transform the lives of African youth

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Nova Pioneer is looking for superstar Primary School Nurse to help us ensure the well being, academic success, lifelong achievement, and overall health of our Primary school students. We are searching for talented and inspiring individuals who are keen to inspire a passion for our mission in parents, students and the communities that we serve.This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an innovative network of schools that is developing generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities for the role include:

• Managing our students’ wellness and development and offering them psycho-social support as needed.
• Maintaining close liaison with the Medical staff at the nearest Private Hospital consistently
• Handle confidential situations, information and documentation.
• Communicate effectively at all levels with students, staff, parents and other clinicians and paramedics
• Inspecting boarding house facilities (toilets and bathrooms, laundry area) when pupils are away from the facilities and appraise the level of hygiene and cleanliness.
• Monitoring standards achieved by cleaners and other support agencies within the Boarding House and report on any deficiencies to the Director, Operations.

Qualifications
Skills and Qualifications required:

• A professional, flexible and conscientious registered nurse with the ability to build a harmonious, energetic and cohesive relationship with students and co-workers.
• Prior experience working as a pediatric nurse
• Professional counseling skills with a proven track record will be an advantage.
• You are willing to work as a locum nurse in our secondary school.

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