Africa Knowledge Transfer Partnership Associate with British Council Nigeria

Posted on 10th April, 2008

The British Council's new programme of Africa Knowledge Transfer Partnerships in Sub-saharan Africa is designed to see universities bringing their scientific knowledge to bear on applied research-based projects within the private sector.

Africa Knowledge Transfer Partnerships enables recently qualified people (known as AKTP Associates) to work in companies managing challenging projects central to the development needs of participating companies.
There is a presently an opportunity for one professionally confident, self-motivated, committed and flexible team player to deliver this programme in the respective company. Overall Job Aim and Duties:You will play a key role in managing and implementing strategic development and transferring knowledge between the business and the university. You will be responsible for the delivery of all project work:

• To work within a company to deliver the programme, meeting all corporate project management standards.

• To ensure progressive reporting at all times to all programme stake holders.

• To effectively monitor and evaluate all project activity.

AKTPCHAMS: The main focus of the project is to develop and conduct a customized transaction platform between GSM networks in Nigeria.

The ideal candidate:

• Minimum of 2.2 in Computer Engineering/Computer Science/or Physical Science.

• Minimum of 2 years post graduate experience in programming using structured methodologies.

• A certification in programming would be desirable.

• Experience in system analysis and design or masters in computer science or related course would be an added advantage.

• Excellent communication skills

• Proactive and resourceful

• The post is based in Lagos

• Project duration is 2 years.Further information about these post, an application form and definition guide for the essential competencies for the posts can be downloaded from the British Council Nigeria website Completed application forms should be submitted by email to aktpchams@yahoo.com No CV applications will be processed. All applications should be sent latest by 14 April 2008 to the email address above. Please note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. British Council guarantees an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.