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Job Title: Admin Manager

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers State (with oversight across Lagos and Warri branches)
Employment Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Occasional travel required)
Reporting To: Chief Training Officer
Grade Band: Grade 8 (AMIII)

About the Role

• We are seeking an experienced, high-performing Admin Manager to provide strategic and operational administrative leadership across our regional centres (Port Harcourt, Lagos, and Warri).
• You will be responsible for streamlining operational workflows, enforcing institutional SOPs, driving multi-site vendor and procurement performance, overseeing fleet and facility maintenance, and providing end-to-end administrative support for our technical training operations and corporate logistics.

Key Responsibilities

• Multi-Site Administrative Leadership: Direct day-to-day administrative operations, facilities management, and regional team supervision across Port Harcourt, Lagos, and Warri branches.
• Vendor & Procurement Management: Lead vendor selection, negotiate contracts, enforce Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and execute cost-effective office procurement and inventory controls.
• Training Operations Support: Oversee trainee registration documentation, attendance administration, feedback tracking, and the production, acquisition, and distribution of course materials.
• Logistics & Fleet Administration: Manage corporate fleet operations, vehicle maintenance schedules, fuel utilization, executive travel, flight/hotel bookings, and corporate hospitality.
• Policy, SOPs & Governance: Formulate and rollout departmental SOPs, enforce organizational compliance, maintain security protocols, and coordinate internal/external communications.

Qualifications & Key Requirements

• Education: Minimum of a B.Sc. or HND in Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field. Relevant technical/management certifications are an added advantage.
• Experience: 5–7 years of progressive corporate administration experience, including at least 2 years in a managerial or team-lead capacity.
• Core Skills: Multi-site team supervision, SLA drafting & vendor scorecards, facility oversight, SOP development, corporate protocol, meeting governance, and training logistics.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

What We Look For:

• A leader who leads with influence and not Authority
• Hands on leader, who leads and implement from the front
• Strategic thinkers capable of balancing macro planning with multi-site execution.
• Proven leadership and accountability in geographically dispersed teams.
• High attention to detail in procurement, compliance, and documentation.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Salary Range
N4,600,000 – N5,600,000 annually.

Application Closing Date
31st October, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their updated CV to personnel@dexterousinstitute.com with “ADMIN MANAGER” as the subject of the email.

Note: Those who have submitted an application before, need not re-apply.

Job Title: Accreditation Officer

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time
Grade Band: Grade 5
Reporting To: Head of Planning, Research, and Development Department (PRD)
Schedule: Monday – Saturday, 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Occasional travel required)

About the Role

• Dexterous Applied Training Institute (DATI) is seeking a skilled, hands-on Accreditation Officer to manage the institute’s accreditation portfolio, ensuring full compliance with national and international regulatory standards.
• This role is responsible for securing, maintaining, and renewing institutional and programmatic accreditations, thereby safeguarding the integrity, credibility, and marketability of the institute’s certification and training programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Accreditation Management: Manage the end-to-end process for all new accreditation application and renewals with national and international bodies.
• Regulatory Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for all accrediting bodies, manage submissions, correspondence, and audit schedules.
• Compliance Monitoring: Continuously monitor changes in regulatory and accreditation requirements, conducting gap analysis, to ensure the institute remains compliant.
• Document Management: Prepare, compile, and maintain all documentation required for an accreditation applications, renewals, and audits (policies, procedures, records, facility reports, staff credentials). Ensure that all documents maintained have appropriate version control and traceability.
• Audit Coordination: Plan, coordinate, and support all external accreditation audits, including logistics, staff preparation, and post-audit follow-up.
• Risk & Non-conformance Mitigation: Identify compliance risks, maintain a risk log, and execute Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) plans for any non-conformances identified during audits.
• Accreditation Registry: Maintain a centralized, up-to-date register of all accreditations, their scope, validity periods, and renewals.
• Advisory Role: Provide expert advice to management and departmental heads on accreditation requirements and their implications for operations and curriculum.

Qualifications & Key Requirements

• Education: Minimum of B.Sc.2nd class Upper degree/HND (Upper Credit) in Law Public Administration, Business Administration, Educational Management, Quality Management, Engineering, or a related field. Office management, Social Sciences, or related field.
• A Master’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Quality Management, Educational Administration) is an added advantage.
• Eexperience: 3+ years of experience in accreditation, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, or related role; proven experience with interfacing directly with national and international accreditation with regulatory bodies; eexperience in the education, training, or vocational sector is highly desirable; ddemonstrated track record of successfully managing accreditation audits and renewals.

What We Look For:

• Zero-tolerance standards for non-conformances
• Deep understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001
• Understanding of risk management practices (e.g., ISO 31000)
• Understanding of Nigeria’s educational and vocational training regulatory requirements.
• High integrity and ethical standards.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, document management system, digital records systems, and accreditation portals.

Salary
N3,240,000 – N3,570,000 annually.

Application Closing Date
31st October, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their updated CV to personnel@dexterousinstitute.com with “ACCREDITATION OFFICER” as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Curriculum Development Specialist

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Occasional travel required)
Reporting To: Head of Planning, Research, and Development Department (PRD)
Grade Band: Grade 5

About the Role

• We are seeking a seeking an experienced, high-performing, detail-oriented, driven and skilled, Curriculum Development Specialist to design, update, and structurally standardize technical and management training materials based on market research that meets international standards, accreditation requirements, and the specific competency needs of clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Instructional Design: Apply a systematic instructional design process (e.g., ADDIE) to develop new courses and revise existing ones for instructor-led, virtual, or blended delivery.
• Materials Development: Create and curate all instructional assets, including learner workbooks, instructor guide, presentation slides, practical lab exercises, job aids, and case studies
• Learning Needs Analysis (LNA): Design and execute LNAs in collaboration with the Business Development Team to identify client skill gaps and translate them into learning outcomes.
• Assessment Design: Develop robust assessment tools (formative and summative) that accurately measure the achievement of earning objectives.
• Accreditation Alignment: Ensure that all curricula are designed to meet criteria set by regulatory and accreditation bodies.
• Program Evaluation: Analyze post-training evaluations, assessment data, and client feedback to identify areas of curriculum improvement.
• Technology Integration: Incorporate relevant educational technologies and e-learning tools to enhance the learning experience.

Qualifications & Key Requirements

• Education: Minimum of B.Sc.2nd class Upper degree/HND (Upper Credit) in Engineering, Education, Instructional Design, or a related technical subject.
• A Master’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Instructional Design, Curriculum Development), or a specialized technical field is a distinct advantage
• Experience: 4-5 years of experience in designing technical training modules, industrial safety curricula, or vocational frameworks.
• Proven experience applying instructional design models and technologies in a corporate or institutional setting.
• Industrial Safety curricula preferred.

What We Look For:

• Proven knowledge of ADDIES, SAM instructional models
• Adult learning theory and competency-based frameworks
• Accreditation standards and compliance mapping
• E-learning authority tools/LMS (Moodle, articulate, etc.)
• Creative, detailed oriented curriculum innovator.

Salary Range
N3,240,000 – N3,570,000 / Annual.

Application Closing Date
31st October, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their updated CV to personnel@dexterousinstitute.com with “CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST” as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Location: Lagos Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Occasional travel required)
Reporting To: Chief Training Officer
Grade Band: Grade 10 (MIII)

About the Role

• We are seeking an executive-level Business Development Manager to lead commercial execution, drive top-line revenue growth, and expand our corporate market footprint.
• In this leadership position, you will design B2B sales strategies, spearhead enterprise client acquisition, structure high-stakes commercial agreements, oversee joint ventures and major tenders, model the revenue pipeline, and mentor a high-performing team of sales executives and tendering officers.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Sales & Revenue Leadership: Formulate and execute B2B corporate acquisition strategies to achieve annual departmental revenue goals and model predictable revenue pipelines.
• Executive Deal Closure & Partnerships: Lead high-level negotiations with C-suite executives, secure long-term institutional partnerships, and close strategic corporate accounts (focusing on Oil & Gas and Engineering sectors).
• Tendering & Proposal Oversight: Supervise the Bid & Tender Officer on major RFQs, RFPs, and portal registrations (e.g., NipeX, NAPIMS) to ensure margin targets and 100% compliance.
• Market Intelligence & Branding: Direct market research, evaluate competitor dynamics, identify industry skill gaps, and oversee DATI’s brand strategy and market positioning.
• Team Leadership & Governance: Direct, coach, and evaluate performance for Business Development Executives and Tendering Officers while implementing departmental SOPs.

Qualifications & Key Requirements

• Education: Minimum of a B.Sc. (2nd Class Upper) or HND (Upper Credit) in Marketing, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• Experience: 8+ years of progressive experience in B2B corporate sales, revenue modelling, and commercial execution. Strong preference for candidates from the Oil & Gas or Technical Training sectors.
• Core Skills: Executive account acquisition, revenue forecasting, high-stakes contract negotiation, solution selling, tender management, joint venture structuring, and team leadership.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

What We Look For:

• Strategic commercial leaders with proven ability to open doors, negotiate complex terms, and close enterprise deals.
• Analytical decision-makers skilled at revenue pipeline forecasting, margin evaluation, and market intelligence.
• Empowering team leaders who actively coach, set clear targets, and elevate team performance.
• Credible professionals who build lasting, trust-based relationships with institutional stakeholders.
• A goal-oriented sales man who turns prospect into clients and that understand that sales is the lifeline of every organization

Salary Range
N6,640,000 – N8,100,000 annually

Application Closing Date
31st October, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their updated CV to personnel@dexterousinstitute.com with “BD MANAGER” as the subject of the email.

Note: Those who have submitted an application before, need not re-apply.

Job Title: Bid & Tender Officer

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Occasional travel required)
Reporting To: Business Development Manager
Grade Band: Grade 6 (GOII)

About the Role

• Dexterous Applied Training Institute (DATI) is seeking a detail-oriented, driven Bid and Tender Officer to support our business expansion and revenue goals.
• In this role, you will lead the end-to-end tendering lifecycle—monitoring e-procurement portals (including NipeX and NAPIMS), vendor registration with IOC’s operators conducting bid/no-bid assessments, coordinating cross-functional technical and commercial inputs, preparing fully compliant RFQ/RFP/EOI submissions, and maintaining our sales pipeline to convert training opportunities into profitable contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Opportunity Identification & Monitoring: Track tendering platforms (NipeX, NAPIMS, e-procurement portals) daily to evaluate relevant RFQ, RFP, EOI, and prequalification opportunities for DATI.
• Bid Compilation & Writing: Develop detailed bid-compliance matrices and write technical and commercial proposals that clearly articulate DATI’s technical capacity, facility advantages, and value proposition.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with Training, Finance, Operations, HSE, Legal, and HR teams to gather operational credentials, pricing structures, and legal attachments.
• Acquisition & Control of Compliance documentation: Acquire & Maintain a repository of corporate certificates (NCEC, BPP, ITF, NSITF, PENCOM, Tax clearances, CAC assets) and ensure 100% compliant, error-free submissions prior to closing deadlines.
• Post-Bid & BD Support: Manage client clarifications, track win/loss outcomes, support contract handovers, maintain the CRM sales pipeline, and track statutory document renewal dates.

Qualifications & Key Requirements

• Education: Minimum of a B.Sc. (2nd Class Upper) or HND (Upper Credit) in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Law, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in technical/commercial bid writing, RFQ/RFP compilation, and handling NipeX, NAPIMS, or public/private sector tenders.
• Core Skills: Bid-compliance matrix creation, commercial cost estimation, e-procurement portal navigation, technical writing, document control, and sales pipeline/CRM tracking.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

What We Look For:

• Meticulous professionals who thrive under strict, non-negotiable submission deadlines with zero tolerance for administrative errors.
• Strong cross-functional collaborators capable of driving inputs from technical, financial, and legal teams.
• Analytical thinkers skilled at evaluating bid viability, market intelligence, and cost accuracy.
• Clear, persuasive writers who can effectively translate technical capabilities into winning proposals.

Salary
N3,700,000 – N4,100,000 annually.

Application Closing Date
31st October, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their updated CV outlining your relevant experience to: personnel@dexterousinstitute.com with “BID & TENDER OFFICER” as the subject of the email.

Note

• Those who have submitted an application before, need not re-apply.
• If you have a proven track record in successful tender management and meet the qualifications above, apply.

Job Title: Business Development Executive

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Occasional travel required)
Reporting To: Business Development Manager
Grade Band: Grade 7 (SIII)

About the Role

• Dexterous Applied Training Institute (DATI) is seeking an ambitious, results-driven Business Development Executive to accelerate our B2B account growth and market presence in Lagos.
• In this role, you will lead lead-generation efforts, engage prospective corporate clients, assess workforce training needs, deliver high-impact sales presentations, draft commercial proposals, and manage key client accounts to convert opportunities into long-term revenue.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Generation & Prospecting: Conduct proactive outreach, cold/warm calling, and physical corporate visits to identify, qualify, and build a robust pipeline of B2B opportunities.
• B2B Account & Relationship Management: Serve as the primary account contact, conduct client training-needs assessments, handle service inquiries, collect post-training feedback, and drive customer retention.
• Proposal & Quote Development: Draft commercial quotes, capability statements, and standard service proposals within 24–48 hours of initial request, supporting RFQ/RFP submissions.
• Sales Pipeline & Reporting: Maintain up-to-date client interaction logs and opportunity tracking in the CRM while providing weekly and monthly pipeline activity reports.
• Promotions & Partnerships: Represent DATI at industry events, exhibitions, and corporate presentations while supporting institutional partnership initiatives.

Qualifications & Key Requirements

• Education: Minimum of a B.Sc. or HND in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Social Sciences, or a related field. Relevant technical certifications are an advantage.
• Experience: 4–5 years of experience in B2B client relations, key account management, or technical sales. Experience within the Oil & Gas or Technical Training sector is strongly preferred.
• Core Skills: B2B prospecting, training-needs assessment, commercial proposal writing, CRM management, client presentation delivery, and sales-pipeline tracking.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

What We Look For:

• A goal-oriented sales man who turns prospect into clients and that understand that sales is the lifeline of every organization
• Proactive, target-oriented sales professionals who excel at opening new corporate accounts and closing deals.
• Persistent relationship builders capable of managing complex, longer B2B sales cycles.
• Strong communicators with excellent presentation skills and a client-centric approach.
• Methodical record-keepers who maintain CRM integrity and deliver prompt proposal turnarounds.

Salary Range
N4.2M – N4.6M/Annual.

Application Closing Date
31st October, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their updated CV to personnel@dexterousinstitute.com with “BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE” as the subject of the email.

Note: Those who have submitted their application before need not re-apply.

Job Title: Maintenance & Equipment Technician

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday – Saturday, 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Occasional travel required)
Reporting To: Head of Technical Services, Infrastructure & Equipment
Grade Band: Grade 3

About the Role

• Dexterous Applied Training Institute (DATI) is seeking a skilled, hands-on Maintenance & Equipment Technician to ensure peak operational availability and safety across our technical training machinery and facilities.
• In this vital role, you will execute preventive maintenance, conduct mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, service HVAC systems, perform instrument calibrations, and manage workshop tools to guarantee zero downtime during practical training sessions.

Key Responsibilities

• Preventive & Corrective Maintenance: Execute routine maintenance schedules across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation assets while diagnosing and repairing power systems, machinery faults, and simulator breakdowns.
• Equipment Calibration & Inspection: Calibrate measuring tools, testing simulators, and laboratory apparatus according to specifications, inspecting all workshop equipment prior to practical training classes.
• HVAC & Electrical Servicing: Troubleshoot electrical systems, perform instrumentation checks, and carry out HVAC repairs across DATI facility centres.
• Tool Control & Inventory Management: Maintain an accurate register of workshop tools, instruments, and spare parts while requisitioning replacement components prior to stock depletion.
• Safety & Assistant Supervision: Enforce workshop tool safety protocols and supervise maintenance apprentices and assistants.

Qualifications & Key Requirements

• Education: Minimum of an OND or Trade Test (I, II, III) / Apprenticeship Certification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation  Engineering.
• Experience: 3+ years of practical experience in industrial equipment maintenance, electrical diagnostics, instrument calibration, and machinery repair.
• Core Skills: Technical equipment troubleshooting, mechanical/electrical diagnostics, instrument calibration, HVAC repairs, and workshop tool safety management.

What We Look For:

• Proactive technical problem-solvers capable of responding to equipment breakdowns within 30 minutes.
• Meticulous technicians with a strong commitment to maintaining safety and calibration logs.
• Organised professionals skilled at managing spare parts inventory and maintaining high equipment uptime.
• Collaborative team players able to work effectively across training operations and technical departments.

Salary Range
N2,230,000 – N2,730,000 annually.

Application Closing Date
31st October, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their updated CV to personnel@dexterousinstitute.com with “MAINTENANCE & EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN” as the subject of the email.

Note

• Those who have submitted an application before, need not re-apply.
• If you have the technical trade skills and hands-on maintenance experience to keep DATI’s workshop operations running seamlessly, Kindly apply.

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Occasional travel required)
Reporting To: Head of Technical Services, Infrastructure & Equipment
Grade Band: Grade 6 (GOII)

About the Role

• Dexterous Applied Training Institute (DATI) is seeking a proactive, highly disciplined HSE Officer, Facilitator & Facility Officer to manage facility operations, lead health and safety compliance, and facilitate safety training programs.
• In this dual-impact role, you will implement DATI’s Health, Safety, and Environment Management System (HSE-MS), lead Hazard Identification & Risk Assessments (HIRA), direct emergency drills, oversee physical facility infrastructure and utilities, and deliver safety training instruction to learners in classroom and practical environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety Management System (SMS) & HIRA: Implement DATI’s corporate and technical safety frameworks, conduct daily workplace inspections, execute HIRA, and lead daily toolbox briefings.
• Safety Instruction & Facilitation: Deliver technical safety training curricula to DATI learners, maintaining a target of over 80% student pass rate on HSE assessments.
• Incident Investigation & Compliance: Investigate near-misses and accidents using root-cause analysis, enforce regulatory compliance, maintain MSDS records, and close out identified hazards within 48 hours.
• Facility & Utilities Oversight: Manage corporate utilities (power, water, HVAC), waste disposal, routine maintenance, and contract support staff (cleaners, janitors, contracted security) to ensure continuous facility readiness.
• Emergency Preparedness & Audits: Conduct weekly safety audits and execute quarterly emergency response drills (fire, evacuation, spill response).

Qualifications & Key Requirements

• Education: Minimum of a B.Sc. (2nd Class Upper) or HND (Upper Credit) in Environmental Sciences, Safety Engineering, or a related discipline. NEBOSH or OSHA certification is required.
• Experience: 3+ years implementing safety management systems, leading HIRA and incident investigations, executing facility management, and delivering safety training.
• Core Skills: HIRA methodology, root-cause analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone, TapRooT), adult learning/instructional delivery, facility maintenance oversight, audit reporting, and emergency response planning.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

What We Look For:

• Uncompromising safety champions who maintain zero-tolerance standards for workplace hazards.
• Engaging technical facilitators capable of instructing learners effectively in classroom and workshop settings.
• Calm, decisive leaders skilled at managing crisis response and conducting emergency drills.
• Analytical professionals with strong attention to detail regarding regulatory compliance, audit reports, and facility uptime.

Salary
N3,700,000 – N4,100,000 annually.

Application Closing Date
31st October, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to: personnel@dexterousinstitute.com using “HSE Officer, Facilitator & Facility Officer” as the subject of the email.

Note: Those that have submitted their CVs before need not re-apply.