Research Assistant-1 Jobs at Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation / GECF

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POSITION TITLE: Research Assistant (T-1)

DEPARTMENT: Energy & Gas Market Analysis

REPORTS TO: Department Head of Energy & Gas Market Analysis

WORKS CLOSELY WITH: Statistics & Gas Modeling Department

LOCATION: Doha, Quatar

ORGANISATION: Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF)

ADVERTISER: Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)

JOB HIGHLIGHTS

The Research Assistant identifies, collects, organizes analyzes and disseminates information on gas market conditions to enhance the Forum's awareness and make better decisions to maintain the Forum's interests.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Manages the Forum's information resources, including identification and selection of sources of information;

2. Provides concrete recommendations to the Energy & Gas Market Analysis department on prospect strategy and priorities;

3. Prioritizes research activities, such as monitoring gas market conditions.

4. Carrying out research projects as required by the EB and/or Secretary General;

5. Populate, organize and maintain shared information systems; and

6. Conducts preparing data pertaining to natural gas, LNG and CNG production and consumption to be injected into the prepared data banks in the Forum.

Requirements to the candidate for the position of Research Assistant 1

I. GENERAL

1. Citizenship: Member Country

2. Age: 45 maximum

3. Languages: Good command of written and spoken English

4. Education: BSc./B.A in Economics, Statistics or Petroleum Engineering

5. Readiness to travel: To be adjusted according to business necessity

II. SPECIFIC

1. Work experience: Having at least 5 years' experience in research projects and successful track records. Experience in the management of information systems. Demonstrated capacity to carry out research.

2. Knowledge and skills:

• Experience in management of information resources, including identification of sources, collection of market information, monitoring of subscriptions, maintaining database and shared information systems.

• Understanding of research principles and techniques;

• Analytical and independent thinking

• Analytical writing

• Ability to work in international and professional team environment

• Effective oral and written communication skills

• Ability to work independently and in team while meeting deadlines

• Commitment to quality work and strong attention to details

Information on Position and Employment of Research Assistant-1

I. GENERAL INFORNATION

1. Position Title: Research Assistant

2. Department: Energy and Gas Market Analysis

3. Body: Secretariat

4. Organization: Gas Exporting Countries Forum

5. Location: Headquarter, Doha, State of Qatar

6. Address: Tornado Tower, 47-48 floors, West Bay area, Doha, Qatar, P.O. Box 23753

7. Working hours: From 7:00 to 15:30

8. Working days: Sunday – Thursday

II. INFORMATION on EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

1. Type of Contract /Contract Duration: Fixed up to 3 years, with possibility of renewal

2. Probationary period: 3 months

3. Applicable Law: Employment Contract is governed and construed in accordance

with the laws of Host Country Agreement and the State of Qatar

4. Jurisdiction: According to Host Country Agreement with the State of Qatar

III. STATUS & SUBORDINATION

1. Instructions and directions: Under direct instructions and directions of the Head, Energy & Gas Market Analysis Department

2. Reporting to: Head, Energy & Gas Market Analysis Department

3. Status: Category II (Technical Staff), T1 grade

4. Working closely with: Staff of Statistics & Gas Modeling Department and Energy & Gas Market Analysis Department

IV. SALARY & BENEFITS

1. Salary: Net monthly USD 5 500

2. Housing Allowance: 30 % of basic salary paid on a monthly basis

3. Car Allowance: 5 % of basic salary paid on a monthly basis

4. Medical Insurance Provided by Forum for employee and dependents

5. Children education: Education allowance up to 12000 USD per child per school year

6. Other allowances Installation allowance; Family allowance for dependent spouse

and children; Annual cost of living allowance

7. Provident fund: Participation in Forums' saving scheme for employee, to be paid

upon resignation

V. HOLIDAYS AND VACATION

1. Annual Paid Leave: 30 days

2. Official Holidays app. 15 days per year

HOW TO APPLY

All applicants are expected to fill the application form (which can be obtained below), attach CV and write a motivation letter and Send to the email address below: gecfrecruitment@nnpcgroup.com

Please note that your attachments must not exceed 2 MB.

Download Application Form Here

Deadline: 15 March 2012.

Research Assistant-1 Jobs