The African Petroleum Producers Association (APPA) an Intergovernmental Organization serving as a platform of cooperation, collaboration and exchange of experience between African Petroleum Producing Countries with Headquarters in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo is inviting application from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant position at the African Petroleum Institute (AFPI), an organ of the Association.
The African Petroleum Institute (AFPI) was created in March, 2012. The objectives and responsibilities of AFPI are as follows:
(i) To train high level human resources in the oil and gas sector on behalf of the APPA Member Countries by having recourse to the most advanced training methods;
(ii) To contribute to the cooperation among training institutions of APPA Member Countries, facilitate exchange of experience, trainers and joint utilization of infrastructures;
(iii) To establish and maintain close working relationships with the Pan-African University on Water Science, Energy and Climate Changes; To carry out study and project entrusted to it by the Statutory Organs of APPA.
Position: Managing Director
1. Participate and supervise the setting up of the Institute’s strategy, policies, work plans, activities, training programs design and implementation.
2. Take all necessary measures to achieve the Institute’s objectives and implement its strategy and policies.
3. Supervise and follow up the implementation of the institution’s market penetration police and plan of action to become the most outstanding African Energy Training Institute.
4. Supervise the process of assigning higher calibre trainers.
5. Monitoring and follow up in cooperation with his assistants, the implementation of the institute’s training programs according to the international norms and standards.
6. Supervise the investigation process of determining all African oil and natural gas entities’ training needs.
7. Cooperation with all national, regional and international training institution in order to guarantee the transfer of the most up to date necessary knowledge; know how, effective and efficient training programs, procedures and methodologies.
8. Supervise the day-to-day activities of the Institute.
Qualification Required
- Holder of an appropriate and relevant scientific university degree: MS degree or PHD is considered as an advantage.
- Excellent knowledge of English and France Languages.
- Good command of all computer and information technology skills.
- Have at least 15 years of experience in the oil, gas or energy field. Have proven experience in managing or training activities in reputable firms, ministries or government related Institutes.
General Condition
- The candidate should be citizen of one of the Member Counties.
- The application file should comprise:
- A letter presenting the motivation of the applicant,
- A curriculum vitae of degree and work certificates,
- Photocopies of valid passport or identity card,
- A police record of the applicant, dated not more than (3) months
How to Apply
Interested candidates should write an application addressed to the Permanent Secretary/APPA National Representative for Nigeria, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Block D, 6th Floor, Room 8, NNPC Towers, Herbert Macaulay Way, CBD, Abuja accompanied by;
- A written application with dated and signed Curriculum Vitae;
- Letters of recommendation from three (3) referees;
- Certified copies of degrees and work certificates dating less than three (3) months;
- A copy of valid identity card or international passport;
- An extract of police report dating less than three (3) months;
- Copies of technical certifications obtained if any;
- Any certification of training received from an internationally renowned centre.
Deadlines for the submission of Applications
All applications should reach the APPA National Representative of Nigeria on or before 27th August, 2012.
