Police disqualify SSCE, Third Class holders from Police Recruitment

The Nigeria Police Service Commission says holders of Secondary School Certificate would no longer be accepted into the Nigeria Police Force as constables.

It said the minimum entry requirement now was Ordinary National Diploma.

The commission also stated that Third Class degree holders were no longer accepted as Cadet Inspectors, in line with the reform in the force.

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PSC Commissioner and Chairman, Public Affairs Committee of the commission, Ms. Comfort Obi, who stated this at a news conference in Abuja on Monday, explained that the commission had reviewed the recruitment process into the police.

According to her, the PSC has over the years formulated policies aimed at the efficiency and discipline of the police force, adding that background checks are now carried out on applicants to separate bad eggs and discourage people of shady characters from joining the police.

Obi stated that polygraph tests were also carried out on applicants to determine drug users, alcoholics and liars that could tarnish the image of the force.

She said, "The mechanism put in place by the commission is in line with police regulations to ensure that bad eggs don’t find their way into the force. We are focusing on the recruitment process and have raised the minimum entry requirements.

"SSCE holders can no longer join the police as constables; even a third class degree holder cannot join the Cadet Inspector cadre. The minimum qualification for a constable is OND and it must include six credit passes in SSCE including Credit pass in English and Mathematics."

The PSC Commissioner in charge of Strategy, Dr. Otive Igbuzor, explained that written examinations had been introduced for applicants, adding that promotions in the force were based on merit.

He explained that 599 cases of indiscipline were treated between 2008 and 2011. He said 94 officers were compulsorily retired, and a number of others were sanctioned for various offences.

Source: Punch Nigeria

INEC Recruitment: 800,000 Jostle for 1,500 INEC Jobs - PhD holders seek Graduate Slots

About 800,000 graduates have submitted applications to the Independent National Electoral Commission seeking to be employed to fill only 1,500 available job slots in the commission, competent sources told Daily Trust in Abuja. INEC placed vacancy advertisements in newspapers on November 19, inviting applications for the positions of legal officers, system analysts, architects, engineers, estate officers and registration area officers on grade levels 07, 08 and 09.

Only applicants with first degrees, Higher National Diplomas and National Certificate of Education (NCE) were invited to submit applications, but an official at the commission told Daily Trust that a number of PhD and master's degree holders also applied.

The official said INEC was alarmed by the huge inflow of applications into its website, as well as the calibre of applicants, some of whom are clearly "over qualified" for the jobs they applied for.

"In the first week alone, we had about 300,000 applications. We were alarmed," the official said.

"In fact there are PhD holders among the applicants; some of them have two master’s degrees. That is a reflection of the job situation in the country."

He also disclosed that INEC contracted the recruitment exercise to a consultant, NEXIR, which is expected to sort out the applications and invite only 8,000 applicants for examination. That translates into just 1,000 out of every 100,000 applicants.

From the 8,000 who sit for the examinations, the consultant has been mandated to recommend 3,000 candidates to the commission which will then select 1,500 out of the number to fill the available vacancies.

When asked to give details of what number applied for each position, the source said he could not because everything had been turned to the consultant to commence sorting out the applications.

"The IT department has collated all the applications (which were submitted online) and handed them to the consultant. And I am sure that some, especially those with PhD and master’s degrees, will be screened out because they are over qualified. Don’t forget that the positions advertised are entry points into the civil service," he said.

Daily Trust also learnt that the recruitment is expected to be concluded this month because it is captured in the 2012 budget.

"The recruitment was captured in the 2012 budget so it has to be concluded this December," the source said, adding that the commission will consult the Federal Character Commission and the Presidency before the final recruitment.

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NNPC Graduate Trainees Recruitment 2012

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is the National Oil Company of Nigeria and a major player in the Nigerian and International Oil and Gas Industry.  The Corporation has exciting prospects and operations across the complete value chain of Oil and Gas covering, Upstream, Midstream and Downstream sectors.

NNPC Graduate Trainees  Recruitment 2012

As part of our efforts in repositioning the Corporation for growth and operational excellence,  we are looking to bring on board dynamic and ambitious young graduates and experienced professionals who will create a strategic springboard to maximize the benefits accruable Nigeria and Nigerians from the Oil and Gas Industry.

Job Title: Graduate Trainees

References No: GT01

The Role:

• Work as part of a team, learning and contributing to the achievement of business goals and departmental bottom line. Copied from: www.hotnigerianjobs.com
• Focus on personal and professional development, succeed at the Foundation Skills Training and the Initial Professional Development Programmes.
• Develop into a well rounded technical professional within 3-5 years.

The ideal candidates profile:Candidates should possess a Bachelors Degree with a minimum of Second Class Upper Degree or Second Class Lower with a good Masters Degree in the following areas:

• Science: Geology, Geophysics, Computer Science, Physics, Surveying and Mathematics
• Engineering: Petroleum, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Civil Environmental, Pipeline, Marine Engineering.
• Business/Finance: Business Administration, Accounting, Banking and Finance, Insurance, etc.
• Social Sciences: Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Human Resources etc.
• Art/Humanities: Mass Communication, English, History, etc.
• Law
• Medical and Health Science:  Radiography, Laboratory Science, Occupational Health, and Nursing (RN, SRN)

Other Requirements

• Candidates must have graduated in the last 5 years and must not be more than 29 years by December, 2012 with 0 - 3 years work experience.
• Candidates must have completed the mandatory NYSC program by October 2012.
• Good leadership traits, verbal and written communication and computer skills.
• Must be a team player with good interpersonal skills and have ability to do well in a multi disciplinary and culturally diverse workplace.

Remuneration
Successful candidates can look forward to a challenging, culturally diverse and team based workplace.  This is in addition to exceptional development opportunities and competitive total reward package offered by the Corporation.

Application Closing Date
21st December, 2012

Method of Application
If you meet the requirements for the above positions and are interested in pursuing a career with NNPC, please complete the online application form and upload your CV and credentials.
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Application Instructions
As part of your application process, you will be required to enter an email address and password for registration on the NNPC website. You can then use these credentials to log in through the Login Form provided for further instructions.
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