Friday 11 January 2013

Standard Chartered Bank Recruits For Various Positions

Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria - We attract talented individuals. Not only can they give you the benefit of their experience, they also reveal a closer, more personal look at the wide range of global opportunities we offer. At the core of the Group's people strategy is our focus on employee engagement. Engagement is a key driver of productivity and performance, which creates the foundation of our performance culture. We encourage and focus on the behaviours that bring out the very best from every employee, assessing their performance not just on results but on how those results were achieved. To further embed these behaviours we have a remuneration programme in place, carefully designed to incentivise our employees to live our values every day.

We are currently recruiting for the following positions:

Reporting Manager
Customer Relationship Officer - Lagos
Category Manager - Technology
Correspondent / Project Payments Officer
Reconciliation / Investigation Officer






















Cluster Marketing and Communications Manager at Maersk Group



Maersk Nigeria is looking for a highly motivated individual with a ‘can do’ attitude to take up the role of Cluster Marketing and Communications Manager. The successful applicant will be part of a very successful Trade and Marketing (TNM) team recognized as ‘best in class’ in West Africa.

Job Title: Cluster Marketing and Communications Manager
Ref.: ML-014889

Location:
Lagos

Job Responsibilities
  • Responsible for the development and execution of communication including: Write and develop email marketing messages for campaigns of specific trades, Write and issue customer advisories for Nigeria, including but not limited to deployment changes, market related updates, and other news promoting Maersk Line and Safmarine services, Plan and coordinate the design, content and production of customer e-newsletter, Develop and execute a social media plan for Maersk Nigeria including use of Facebook and Twitter
  • Drive performance management in the cluster for both Maersk Line and Safmarine, including the use of, and ongoing improvement of country scorecards
  • Be overall TNM responsible for the Sales Toolbox and salesforce.com including: Write and develop email marketing messages for campaigns of specific trades, Identifying and promoting local differentiators (dual branded), Creating local collateral to assist sales at origin and destination in Value Selling efforts (dual branded), Develop reference stories to support the Sales team in Value Selling Process
  • Provide commercial guidance and direction to the Nigeria sales organization in conjunction with the priorities agreed with the CEN TNM function
  • Responsible for making sure the local content on www.maerskline.com is up-to-date and promoting Maersk Line/ Safmarine services in Nigeria, and actively drive the use of this page through the Sales and Customer Care teams
  • Responsible for the TNM pages of the CWA Enable site are properly updated and ensuring internal promotion with origins
  • Develop and maintain a detailed competition overview of shipping lines calling Nigeria
  • Coordinate customer focus groups and voice of customer projects in coordination with other Maersk Nigeria functions
  • Manage miscellaneous marketing related activities including,: Provide support for event management, Be responsible for branding related activities in Nigeria, Coordinate ordering of giveaways and other promotional items
  • Ensure best practice sharing with the TNM functions in the cluster countries
  • Provide assistance to the Cluster Trade and Marketing Manager on specific projects when needed
Requirements
  • 3-4 years work experience preferably in Marketing, Advertising or related field.
  • Excellent English writing and editing skills
  • Creative mindset
  • Strong MS Office skills
  • Strong customer focus both for internal and external customers
  • Strong communications and presentation skills
  • Quantitative analytical skills
  • Possess stakeholder management skills (to operate both vertically as well as horizontally in an organization)
  • A great team player and a self-starter, highly motivated and independent
  • Pleasant and outgoing personality
  • Shipping industry experience preferred
  • Continuous Improvement skill set
Application Closing Date
24th January 2013.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note:
When the page opens, at the Country drop down, select Africa-Nigeria, then click Cluster Marketing and Communications Manager

GE Nigeria Recruits Accountant

GE is recruiting to fill the position of  Accountant

Date: Jan 9, 2013
Location: IIkoyi - Lagos, Nigeria
Job Number: 1668502
Business: GE Corporate
Business Segment: Corporate Finance & Operating Components
About Us: We are GE. We’re a global infrastructure, finance and media company taking on the world’s toughest challenges. And we are taking the strengths that have made us an industry leader and putting them to work in service of a new era of global business, with a focus on the world and the people we share it with. Through initiatives like ecomagination and healthymagination, we are developing the next generation of products and services to improve the way we use resources, impact our communities and care for each other. Join GE and you’ll discover a career opportunity of incredible diversity – across disciplines and around the globe. No other company invests in the development, training and advancement of its employees the way we do, because we believe it is our innovative thinking that is our strength, and that strength is what enables GE to make a positive impact on tomorrow, today. From jet engines to power generation, financial services to water processing, and medical imaging to turning imaginative ideas into leading products and services. GE is imagination at work
Posted Position Title: Accountant
Career Level: Experienced
Function: Finance
Function Segment: Operational Finance
Location: Nigeria
U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces:
City: IIkoyi - Lagos
Postal Code: 101233
Relocation Assistance: No
Role Summary/Purpose: This role is to provide support to Account receivable process and work with the larger Reporting Team in ensuring integrity of financials.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Support Account Receivables Team in analyzing allocation of customers’ receipts and resolving open items

- Provide Reporting support to the Accounts Receivables Team for complete and accurate financials

- Revenue/Cost matching, project cost monitoring, vouching and verification.

- Maintain Chart of Accounts and ensure proper mapping in both local and Regional ERP- AS 400 and Hyperion Financial Model,

- Review Accrual journals for completeness and correctness.

- Co-ordinate and post quarterly tax journals, working with regional tax manager

- Manage Intercompany accounting system and perform monthly cost billback.

- Lead monthly internal pre-close reviews to ensure accuracy and completeness

- Support External Audit process. Participate in documentation of disclosure requirement. Support IFRS transition process

- Perform monthly and quarter account reconciliation of good quality, within the set timeline and follow-ups on closure of open item.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Recent college/university graduate with no more than 2 years’ work experience with national service discharge

- Must have an advanced to fluent level of English

- Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment

- Demonstrated team player

- Confident self-starter who has demonstrated drive

- Excellent organization skills, ability to independently prioritize multiple tasks and work to deadlines
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
Desired Characteristics:
- Demonstrated leadership ability
- A post graduate degree in a relevant field will be an advantage
- High performer with a passion to achieve positive business results
- Curiosity and desire to learn and expand skill set
- Flexible , adaptable and Open to change
 

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Stanbic IBTC Graduate Trainee Programme 2013

Stanbic IBTC is the largest bank in Africa and our highly visible brand, award-winning service, and strong global presence helps us maintain our market-leading position. We place huge value on the talent of our people to drive our continued success, and to support our plans for growth. We now need a talented and resourceful graduates to help us fulfil our business objectives and build customer loyalty.

We are recruiting for the position of:

Job Title: Graduate Trainee Programme 2013

Graduate Programme has been designed to build capacity and create a sustainable pipeline in our Bank by developing young, talented, trained professionals for our future. It is an intensive programme and one of a kind opportunity for young people who are serious about a career in banking to get on the fast track.
Applicants must be passionate about building a career in corporate and investment banking.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Minimum of a 2.1 B.Sc degree in any course from an accredited University
  • Minimum of 5 credits (Mathematics and English inclusive) in GCE, NECO or its equivalent in one sitting.
  • Applicants should not be more than 26 years of age as at December 2012.
  • Applicants must have concluded NYSC, and must have discharge certificate in hand.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Computer literacy is a must.

Required Competencies
  • A "can do" attitude
  • Innovative & creative
  • Self-motivated.
  • Integrity and honesty
  • Passionate about service
  • Strong analytical skills

Application Closing Date
22nd January, 2013

Method of Application
Qualified and Interested Candidates should
Click Here To Apply Online

Kimberly Ryan Ltd Recruiting For Various Positions

Kimberly Ryan is a Human Resources Development Company whose aim is to lead in attracting, developing and retaining superior human capital to create a dramatic business advantage for our clients.

They are recruiting to fill various positions:

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Wednesday 9 January 2013

US Embassy Nigeria Recruits Bodyguard - Lagos

The U.S. Consulate General Lagos is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for below position in the Regional Security Office.

Job Title: BodyGuard
Grade: FSN- 06
Job No.: 2012-109

Location: Lagos – U.S. Consulate General

Job Responsibilities

  • Consul General’s Protection Detail Bodyguards are responsible for providing a safe and secure environment for conduct of foreign policy.
  • Bodyguards are responsible for  protecting Consul General Personnel and official visitors from physical harm and embarrassment.
Job Requirements
  • Completion of Secondary School is required.
  • A minimum of two (2) years of providing close protection service or protective service driving is required.
  • Level III (Good working knowledge) Speaking/Reading in English is required.
  • Level III (Good working knowledge) Speaking/Reading in Yoruba, Igbo or Hausa or other local dialect is required.
  • Candidate must be familiar with Nigerian driving laws, local customs and cultural norms.
  • Candidate must have defense driving skills, able to operate non-armored and fully armored vehicles (FAVs).
  • Candidate must be able to maintain situational awareness and conduct countersurveillance to enhance post’s off-compound security posture.
Selection Process
  • When fully qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S.
  • Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.
Additional Selection Criteria
  • Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
  • Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
  • Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.
  • Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
Remuneration
OR – Ordinarily Resident–N2,288,536 per annum (Starting basic salary)
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.

Application Closing Date
January 15, 2013

How To Apply
Interested applicants for this position MUST submit the following, or the application will not be considered:
  • Application for US Federal Employment (DS-174); or a current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as a DS-174; plus.
  • Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
  • Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
  • A type-written and signed application letter specifically applying for this position, and addressing the minimum requirements as advertised. Please reference the job title and announcement number on the application letter.
Submit Application to:

Embassy of the United States of America
Human Resources Office
Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive
Central District Area
Abuja.

Or e-mail application to: HRNigeria@state.gov

Note:
  • All ordinarily resident applicants must have the required work and/or residency permits to be eligible for consideration.
  • All applicants MUST address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion or the application will not be considered.

Team Assistant at World Bank - Abuja

World Bank - The leading multilateral institution in global economics development, is  seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates for the below position of:

Job Title: Team Assistant

Job No: 123091
Job Family: Administration
Job Type: Administrative
Grade: GB
Recruitment Type: Local Hire

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Job Description

  • The World Bank, Nigeria Country  Office, requires the services of highly organized and energized professional, capable of operating effectively and discreetly in a very demanding, fast-paced and culturally diverse environment.
  • The successful candidate will work in the Abuja Country Office providing Administrative and client support to Project Teams as may be determined from time to time.
  • The job implies frequent interaction with several other Units and staff in other locations (locally and internationally), Government officials, consultants and external organizations.
  • If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment.
  • All others will be offered a 2 year term appointment.
Duties and Accountabilities
These will include, but are not limited to:
  • Keeping abreast of the Organization’s directives on and ensuring effective processing of all project documents.
  • Using desktop processing skills to produce complex texts, reports, figures, graphs, etc., according to Bank format and distribution.
  • Collecting and inputting data provided by Task Team Leaders into the central database, including processing new project status reports.
  • Tracking and reporting on appropriate aspects of the Team’s operational activities.
  • Drafting standard letters, memos, faxes, etc. conforming to the Organization’s regional standards, using proper grammar, punctuation and style.
  • Drafting minutes of meetings.
  • Performing Analytical tasks as may be requested by the Team Leader from time to time.
  • Providing assistance in editing large documents.
  • Maintaining up-to-date divisional project files (both paper and electronic).
  • Answering internal and external queries on the assigned portfolio or, as necessary, taking accurate and comprehensive telephone messages, and routing them to appropriate persons to handle. 
  • Assisting in preparation and logistical planning for various events, e.g. conferences, workshops, negotiations, board presentation and signing, etc.
  • Maintaining current distribution lists, phone/address lists of project/product contacts, and distributes documents for the team.
  • Serving as a back-up to other staff and Task Team Assistants on project and administrative tasks.
Selection Criteria
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to interact tactfully with people of all levels.
  • Demonstrable team spirit and strong desire to actively contribute to a team’s objectives.
  • Willingness to extend his/her working hours to meet deadlines and at short notice.
  • Ability to function effectively in multi-disciplinary teams within a matrix management environment.
  • Ability to work independently and produce excellent results under pressure.
  • Excellent word and data processing skills (Word, Excel, Lotus Notes, etc.)
  • Ability to pass relevant Bank Group tests in place at time of recruitment (e.g. English language, computer applications, etc.).
  • Minimum of two years cognate experience.
  • HND or First Degree in humanities or any business discipline obtained at not less than Lower credit or Second Class (Lower) grades, respectively.
  • Language Requirement: English [Essential]
Competencies
  • Technology and systems knowledge - Demonstrates advanced knowledge and experience working with Microsoft office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.). Has ability and willingness to maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills as technology. 
  • Project and task management - Exhibits good organizational, problem-solving skills and ability to work competently with minimal supervision. Demonstrates attention to detail and quality. Has ability to manage multiple tasks and complete tasks within agreed schedule. 
  • Institutional policies, processes, and procedures - Demonstrates knowledge of own department's programs and products, knows key players, understands own role. Displays understanding of WB policies and procedures relevant to the area of assigned responsibilities and is able to apply/ implement them. 
  • Versatility and adaptability - Demonstrates flexibility and is receptive to the implementation of new solutions. Is willing to stretch own capability. Demonstrates motivation to avail and adapt oneself to effecting change. 
  • Client Orientation - Exhibits positive and professional client service attitude; is able to understand clients' needs and complete them professionally. 
  • Drive for Results - Takes personal ownership and accountability to meet deadlines and achieve agreed-upon results, and has the personal organization to do so. 
  • Teamwork (Collaboration) and Inclusion - Collaborates with other team members and contributes productively to the team's work and output, demonstrating respect for different points of view. 
  • Knowledge, Learning and Communication - Has good knowledge of official unit's language(s). Able to write clearly, edit and proofread draft communications. Able learn and share knowledge/information across the unit. 
  • Business Judgment and Analytical Decision Making - Able to manage information and support retention and disposition of information and records. Can search, report, and deliver basic information from various sources and independently respond to basic inquires.
Application Closing Date
10th January, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

UNDP Job Recruitment For Several Positions

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is recruiting to fill positions in the following areas:
Click on each link above to view available positions, or Click To View Positions Available In Africa

Nigerian Air Force Airmen/ Airwomen Recruitment Exercise (BMTC 2013) for SSCE/ NECO/ NCE/ND Applicants

The Nigerian Air Force invites application from suitable qualified candidates for Nigerian Air Force Airmen/ Airwomen recruitment exercise(BMTC 2013) for SSCE/ NECO/ NCE/ND applicants

Qualifications
  • The minimum qualifications for interested applicants are SSCE/NECO/GCE/NCE/ND Applicants applying as non-tradesmen and women must be between 17 and 22 years of age by 31 December 2013 and must possess SSCE/NECO/GCE
  • Applicants applying as tradesmen and women must be between 17 and 24 years of age by 31 December 2013 and must possess NCE/ND or any relevant trade certificates from reputable and approved government institutions/organisations
  • Those who will be older than 22 and 24 years for non-tradesmen and tradesmen respectively by 31 December 2013 need not apply
  • Applicants with University diplomas are not qualified to apply as tradesmen and women.
  • Male applicants must not be less than 1.68 metres tall while female applicants must not be less than 1.65 metres tall.
Application Starting Date
Online Registration Starts On

21st January, 2013

Application Closing Date
18th March, 2013

Method of Application

1.) Interested candidates are advised to click here to apply online

2.) Applicants are to complete application form online and make payment at the following designated banks:
  • United Bank for Africa,
  • Sterling Bank,
  • Fidelity Bank,
  • Diamond Bank,
  • Union Bank,
  • Mainstreet Bank
3.) Applicants should print out the following under-listed documents after payment of application fee at the designated banks:
  • Local government attestation form.
  • Parent / guardian consent form.
  • Acknowledgment form.
4.) Applicants are to note that applications submitted online without payment of application fee at the above mentioned banks will not be validated for processing

Note:
  • Zonal Recruitment Exercise will hold from 27 March - 2 April 2013
  • For further information see the instruction page on the website or call the following support lines:09-870 8475,09-8704817 and 08078406568 or e-mail: airforce.support@swglobal.com

Telecom Business Analyst at IBM Nigeria

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), is an American multinational technology and consulting corporation, with headquarters in Armonk, New York, United States. IBM manufactures and sells computer hardware and software, and offers infrastructure, hosting and consulting services in areas ranging from mainframe computers to nanotechnology.

Job Title: Telecom Business Analyst
Job ID    GBS-0539913   

Job Description
  • Build and maintain client relationships both with Business and IT Heads.
  • Work collaboratively with client in documenting the CBR (Client business requirements) and SOW (Statement of work).
  • Engage directly with business owners for collecting business requirement.
  • Prepare weekly and monthly status/review decks (ppt.) and engage with client senior executives to share project status.
  • Should be able to do development on small Change Requests (with efforts less than 10 man days).
  • Should be able to validate/provide feedback, on the work effort estimation, given by vendor on various projects/ change requests.
  • Should take the responsibility on updating the PAW (Project Authorization Workflow) tool for project mile stones, cost case and project status on regular basis.
  • Attend meeting with Group/Centralized team on status and strategies. Lead meetings where required.
  • Assist design and development teams in translating the business requirements into technical specifications.
  • Review and provide feedback on developed training content.
  • Assist business team in conducting the User Acceptance Test.
  • Assist project team in getting the required sign-offs from client.
  • Be able to understand Customer pain points. Discuss with Group team to leverage internal and external solutions. Suggest viable solutions to address Customer pain points.
  • Coordinate with Group team to understand, Group level projects planned for the respective OpOCs and accordingly communicate their statuses to local Business/IT team on regular basis.
  • Push back the requirements which are expected to be delivered/addressed by transformation/future projects.
  • Take responsibility for delivery of assignments (within the AMS scope) locally.
  • Manage local partners and vendors.
Qualifications

1.) Required
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • At least 3 years experience in Telecommunications industry domain.
  • At least 3 years experience in good understanding of BSS/OSS.
  • At least 3 years experience in GSM Industry trends, issues and challenges.
  • At least 3 years experience in understanding Business process, policies and procedures.
  • At least 3 years experience in ability to Communicate, solve problems with a sense of ownership, enthusiasm and innovation.
  • At least 3 years experience in meeting deadlines in a high pressure environment.
  • At least 3 years experience in adapt to a changing environment and multi-task assignments.
  • At least 3 years experience in Competing and being a team player
  • English: Fluent
2.) Preferred
  • Master's Degree in Information Technology
  • At least 5 years experience in Telecommunications industry domain.
  • At least 5 years experience in good understanding of BSS/OSS.
  • At least 5 years experience in GSM Industry trends, issues and challenges.
  • At least 5 years experience in understanding Business process, policies and procedures.
  • At least 5 years experience in ability to Communicate, solve problems with a sense of ownership, enthusiasm and innovation.
  • At least 5 years experience in meeting deadlines in a high pressure environment.
  • At least 5 years experience in adapt to a changing environment and multi-task assignments.
  • At least 5 years experience in Competing and being a team player
Application Closing Date
16th January, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

MTN Nigeria Job Recruitments (6 Positions)

MTN Nigeria is recruiting to fill the following vacant positions:

1.) SME Sales Manager
Department: Enterprise Solutions
Location: Lagos
Experience: Minimum 8 years
Deadline: 10th January, 2013
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2.) Team Lead, VAS Multimedia Solutions
Department: Network Group
Location: Lagos
Experience: Minimum 4 years
Deadline: 10th January, 2013
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3.) Team Lead, Quality Assurance
Department: Information Systems
Location: Lagos
Experience: Minimum 4 years
Deadline: 11th January, 2013
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4.) Master Brand Specialist
Department: Marketing and Strategy
Location: Lagos
Experience: Minimum 4 years
Deadline: 18th January, 2013
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5.) Business Analyst - Pricing & Analytics
Department: Marketing and Strategy
Location: Lagos
Experience: Minimum 4 years
Deadline: 11th January, 2013
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6.) Prepaid Support Engineer
Department: Information Systems
Location: Lagos
Experience: Minimum 4 years
Deadline: 22nd January, 2013
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Tuesday 8 January 2013

Stanbic IBTC Bank Recruits Dealer-Back Office Officer (Foreign Clients)

Standard Bank values original thinkers with genuine insight and the team commitment that will help our clients outperform the market. As Africa’s largest and most respected bank, our Global Markets division offers you an outstanding opportunity to rapidly develop your banking talents. You will work across a range of financial instruments, operating within very different markets and countries.

Our ambitious plans now mean we are looking for a highly experienced Dealer to fill the below position:

Job Title: Dealer-Back Office Officer (Foreign Clients)

Job ID: 10269

Job Purpose

  • To ensure clients are updated on transaction executed
  • Ensure adequate settlement for all trades
KRAs
  • Send out trade confirms on or before 4p.m on each trade date
  • Ensure that contract notes are void of errors
  • Maintains a blotter of all transactions to track executions and settlement of trades
  • Send out due settlement schedule to the custodians for cash transfer in the morning of T+4
  • Monitor CIFT inflow from Custodians to ensure all received funds are investigated and applied accordingly within transfer date + 1
  • Reconcile discrepancies in clients account and ensure resolution within 3 days.
  • Liaise with Financial control and settlement on inflows relating to foreign clients.
  • Responding to all queries on foreign clients settlements
  • Maintain a good working relationship with the clients’ back office
Qualifications
  • B.SC in Finance related courses.
  • A good knowledge of the financial market, NSE and SEC rule will be an added advantage.
  • Computer Literacy and good analytical skill.
Experience
  • 1 years post NYSC with relevant experience
Required Competencies
  • Good verbal communication pays attention to detail, methodical, able to handle pressure/conflict, result-orientated, good numerical ability, team player, able to retain optimism despite setbacks, self-motivated.
  • Goal getter
  • Proactive
  • Act with Integrity
  • Punctual
  • Self Confident
  • Good communication skills
  • Analytical skills
Application Closing Date
10th January, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

MARKETING VACANCIES IN PORT HARCOURT


MARKETING MANAGER - Port Harcourt
 Qualifications
  • BSC/HND in Marketing or any Social Sciences.
  • Possession of MBA (Marketing) is an added advantage.
  • Minimum of 8 years experience in Business Development, Sales and Marketing, 3 years of which must be in capacity as Marketing Manager in an FMCG Company.
  • Must have good knowledge of the market terrain in the South South and South East
  • Must be living presently in Port Harcourt or must be willing to live in Port Harcourt.
  • Must be proficient in the use of Ms Word and Excel.
  • Must have a valid E-Class License.
  • Not more than 38 years of age.

Method of Application
Candidates that meet the stipulated requirements should send their CV ONLY to
jvcareersjob@yahoo.com.


Closing Date: 17/01/2013
MARKETING OFFICERS -Port Harcourt
 Qualifications
  • BSC/HND in Marketing or any social sciences.
  • Minimum of 5years experience in Business Development and Trade Marketing.
  • Must be proficient in the use of MS Word and Excel.
  • Not more than 32 years.

Method of Application
Candidates that meet the stipulated requirements should send their CV ONLY to jvcareersjob@yahoo.com.

Closing Date: 17/01/2013

TRANSLATION CONSULTANTS (TWO) AT THE BIBLE SOCIETY OF NIGERIA

 QUALIFICATIONS
  • Doctorate degree from a recognized University in Linguistics or Biblical Studies. If the doctorate is in linguistics, s/he should have a good knowledge of biblical languages. If the doctorate is in Biblical studies, s/he should have a good knowledge of linguistics.
  • Those on doctoral thesis may be considered.
  • Leadership, high interpersonal relationship, communication and presentation skills
  • Knowledge of sociology and anthropology is important
  • Flair for local and international travels.
  • 7 years of translation experience with 3 years at senior level of project management and team-building will be added advantage.
  • The position attracts official residence, car among other privileges. The post is pensionable.

Method of Application
Apply to:  odutola@biblesociety-nigeria.org attaching scanned credentials.
All applications must be received on or before 20th January, 2013.
Only short-listed candidates for both positions will be contacted please
You do not need to know anybody before you can apply. Just know God and have the pre-requisites.
BSN… Making the Word available

Signed
Rev. Dr. Fred. B. Odutola
General Secretary/ CEO
UBS-AFRICA Area Board Chairman

ETISALAT NG CURRENT VACANCIES

JOB TITLE: MANAGER.REGIONAL RETAIL SALES
LOCATION: Ibadan, NG
JOB SUMMARY

Implement the retail sales strategy in assigned region and ensure achievement of revenue targets and service levels
 
PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS
Monitor and analyze key trends in the retail segment and identify potential market opportunities
Assist in continuously reviewing the Retail Divisions activities, make recommendations for improvement and implement approved initiatives to ensure enhanced performance of the Retail Division
Assist in identifying required resources, personnel and funding to achieve the Retail strategy.
Establish and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
Leverage relationship within the industry to generate and expand business opportunities for the organization
Oversee all daily retail sales and service activities.
Maintain up to date knowledge of the company's products and solutions and interpret retail customers needs to facilitate new value propositions tailored to meet the specific needs
Identify and manage key accounts within the retail segment.
Propose/ initiate specific sales campaigns aligned with retail standards and guidelines
Assign sales targets to Experience Centres and identify and implement specific action plans to enable timely realization of sales plans
Assist in implementing the Retail work programmes and ensure plans are in line with agreed upon procedures and guidelines
Assist in planning and managing the human and material resources of the assigned Retail regional team to optimize performance, boost morale and enhance productivity
Escalate actual and potential security, operational support, administrative and facilities management issues for the attention and action of relevant units
Provide leadership and guidance to team members and manage subordinates
performance towards achievement of overall team objectives
Prepare/ compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the Head-Retail Operations
 
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
First degree or equivalent in relevant discipline
Postgraduate/ professional qualifications and/ or certifications will be an added advantage
 
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Between six (6) and eight ( 8 ) directly relevant post-NYSC work experience, with at least most recent three (3) years in a supervisory role, preferably in a similar role within the telecoms, banking and/ or FMCG business environments

Click To Apply Online

Saturday 5 January 2013

Finance Vacancy at United Nations Volunteers Programme

 UNDP

FINANCE ASSOCIATE

Location : Abuja, NIGERIA
Application Deadline :17-Jan-13
Type of Contract :UNV
Post Level :UNV
Languages Required : English  
Duration of Initial Contract :Initial duration of one year     

Background

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is the UN organization that promotes volunteerism to support peace and development worldwide. Volunteerism can transform the pace and nature of development and it benefits both society at large and the individual volunteer. UNV contributes to peace and development by advocating for volunteerism globally, encouraging partners to integrate volunteerism into development programming, and mobilizing volunteers.

In most cultures volunteerism is deeply embedded in long-established, ancient traditions of sharing and support within the communities. In this context, UN volunteers take part in various forms of volunteerism and play a role in development and peace together with co-workers, host agencies and local communities.

In all assignments, UN Volunteers promote volunteerism through their action and conduct. Engaging in volunteer activity can effectively and positively enrich their understanding of local and social realities, as well as create a bridge between themselves and the people in their host community. This will make the time they spend as UN Volunteers even more rewarding and productive.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the guidance of the Deputy Country Director (Operations) and supervision of the Finance Analyst, the Finance Associate provides financial services ensuring high quality, accuracy and consistency of work. The Finance Associate promotes a client-oriented approach consistent with UNDP rules and regulations.

Summary of Key Functions:

  • Implementation of operational strategies
  • Accounting and administrative support
  • CO cash management
  • Knowledge building and knowledge sharing
1. Ensures implementation of operational strategies focusing on achievement of the following results:
  • Full compliance of financial processes and financial records with UN/UNDP rules, regulations, policies and strategies.
  • Input to the CO business processes mapping and elaboration of the content of internal Standard Operating Procedures in Finance in consultation with the direct supervisor and office management.
2. Provides accounting and administrative support to the Finance Unit focusing on achievement of the following results:
  • Maintenance of the internal expenditures control system which ensures that vouchers processed are matched and completed, transactions are correctly recorded and posted in Atlas; travel claims, MPOs and other entitlements are duly processed
  • Timely corrective actions on unposted vouchers, including the vouchers with budget check errors, match exceptions, unapproved vouchers.
  • Presentation of information on the status of financial resources as required.
  • Processing of International Staff Payroll (MPO)
  • Other UN Agencies (IFAD, UNODC, UNOCHA, UNAIDS, UN-HABITAT, IAEA, WMO, UNOPS PROJECTS,UNOWA,UNIC,UNITAR,UNHQ,WIPO, WFP, etc.) payments
  • Monitoring of Exception Report
  • Monthly Reports to Agencies.
 
3. Ensures proper CO cash management system functioning focusing on achievement of the following results:

  • Backstopping for other Finance Associates while on leave
  • Initiation of bank transfers and deals in Atlas.
  • Reconciliation of UNDP Balance sheet Accounts
  • Review and reconcile workshop advances to Standard Chartered Bank
  • Actively participate in UNDP yearly Accounts Closure

4.  Supports knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the CO focusing on achievement of the following results:

  • Participation in the trainings for the operations/ projects staff on Finance.
  • Contribute to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

Furthermore, UNV volunteers are encouraged to:

  • Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and taking active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark IVD);
  • Getting acquainted with and building on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
  • Reflecting on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities;
  • Contributing articles/write-ups on field experiences and submitting them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
  • Assisting with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UNV volunteers;
  • Promoting or advising local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encouraging relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Results/Expected Output:
The key results have an impact on the overall CO efficiency in financial resources management and success in introduction and implementation of operational strategies.  Accurate, thoroughly researched and documented financial information, timely and appropriate delivery of services ensure client satisfaction and enhance UNDP credibility in use of financial resources.

A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for development during the UNV assignment such as specific quantification of mobilized volunteers, activities, capacities.

Competencies

 Computer skills: 
  • Experience in handling web-based management system
  • Proficiency in Standard Computer Software (Word, Excel, Database, PowerPoint, Internet)
  • Strong aptitude for learning computer based financial and program management software for monitoring programs
  • Experience in the usage of ATLAS (Finance Application Access Module) will be an advantage.

Language skills: 
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Communication and negotiation skills

Demonstrable experience in:

  • Commitment to United Nations ethics, values and code of conduct
  • Displays social, cultural and gender sensitivity and adaptability

Ability to:
  •  Organize and prioritize workload using initiative, coping with stress in harsh, insecure conditions.
  •  Work well as part of a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team
  • Professional and personal flexibility and adaptability
  • To be result oriented

Required Skills and Experience

  • Bachelors degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting
  •  2 to 4 years relevant working experience
Conditions of Service

A 12-month contract; monthly volunteer living allowance (VLA) intended to cover housing, basic needs and utilities, equivalent to N94; 914 settling-in-grant (if applicable) Equivalent of one month VLA, i.e. N94, 914 for a 12-month assignment if candidate is recruited from outside the duty station, or pro-rated if assignment is shorter than 12 months; life, health, and permanent disability insurance; return airfares (if applicable); resettlement allowance for satisfactory service.

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NYSC Batch A 2012 Recruiment (Finance)

Procter & Gamble Nigeria

Job Description
The NYSC Finance Recruitment drive for Batch A 2012 Corp Members is for Corp Members who will be rounding up service in March 2013 with a Bachelors degree in a Finance Related Course or an MBA. Candidates who rounded up in October/November 2012 can also apply. This drive is aimed at recruiting exceptional graduates for Finance and Accounting (F&A) Managerial openings in Procter and Gamble. Successful Candidates' hiring is planned for July '13 to June '14. This opening is limited to only candidates who have minimum Second Class upper undergraduate degree in Accounting, Banking and Finance, Finance, International Finance or an MBA. Candidates with Economics Undergrad or ACCA/ICAN and other Finance certifications only will not be considered except they also have a Finance related degree. Candidates successful with this online application will be invited for a Finance Seminar and test in January. Please join our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/pgwestafrica . Practice questions will be available for you to download on our Facebook page to help you prepare in time for the test. Procter and Gamble is the Largest FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) company in the world with strong brands like Pampers, Ariel, Always, Gillette, Oral B just to name a few. We have been in existence for over 175 years globally and 20 years in Nigeria. For more information about P&G the company and our brands please visit http://www.pg.com/ and this website http://www.experiencepg.com/ . We wish you all the best with your application!

Qualifications

Minimum qualification required is a Bachelors degree in a Finance related course: Accountin, Banking and Finance, Finance, International Finance or an MBA. Minimum class of degree is a Second Class Upper Honours
Company Description
About Procter & Gamble

P&G serves approximately 4.6 billion people around the world with its brands. The Company has one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Pampers®, Tide®, Ariel®, Always®, Whisper®, Pantene®, Mach3®, Bounty®, Dawn®, Fairy®, Gain®, Charmin®, Downy®, Lenor®, Iams®, Crest®, Oral-B®, Duracell®, Olay®, Head & Shoulders®, Wella®, Gillette®, Braun®, Fusion®, Ace®, Febreze®, Ambi Pur®, SK-II®, and Vicks®. The P&G community includes operations in approximately 75 countries worldwide. Please visit us http://www.experiencePG.com for the latest news and in-depth information about a career at P&G!

Additional Information

Posted:                  January 2, 2013
Type:                     Full-time
Experience:            Internship
Functions:              Other 
Industries:              Consumer Goods 
Employer Job ID:  CEE00000746-en
Job ID:                  4476246

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Tuesday 1 January 2013

ECOWAS Commission - VACANCIES

Today: Tuesday 01 January 2013
In January 2007, The Secretariat of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) with its headquarters in Abuja was transformed into a Commission headed by a President, assisted by a Vice President and Commissioners.

As part of this renewal process, ECOWAS is pre-occupied with the implementation of critical and strategic programmes and wishes to recruit qualified and capable individuals into the following professional and general positions: