Thursday, 31 July 2014

Latest Jobs in Nigeria

Latest Jobs in Nigeria


Associate Director - Monitoring And Evaluation Job at Management Sciences For Health

Posted: 31 Jul 2014 01:50 PM PDT

Job Title: Associate Director – Monitoring & Evaluation
Company: Management Sciences For Health
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: MBA/MSc/MA
Job Field: Administration
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Management Sciences for Health (MSH) saves lives and improves health, especially among the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people, by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. Our mission is to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.
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Overall Responsibilities:
PRO-ACT is an MSH-implemented project in Nigeria that aims at supporting State Ministries of Health and State Action Committees on AIDS (SACA) to deliver comprehensive HIV/AIDS/TB services— including providing antiretroviral therapy for the hundreds of thousands of people in need in Nigeria. The project will scale up the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) programming to achieve its goals for provision of ART, palliative care services for HIV-TB co infected individuals, and prevention of HIV transmission from mother-to-child (PMTCT).
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The success of the PRO-ACT project depends largely on accurate, complete and timely reporting of achievements to PEPFAR/USAID. Achievement of set targets is of utmost importance. Hence, the objective of the M&E Associate Director position is to provide technical leadership in the development and operationalization of the PRO-ACT Performance Measurement Plan (PMP) integrated with PRO-ACT institutional and other PRO systems; so as to generate strategic data for program management, reporting and documentation of best practices.
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Management Responsibilities: – Spearheading the strategic design and implementation of the PRO-ACT project PMP in line with PEPFAR and national reporting requirements. – Member of the Project Management Team that is responsible for overall project performance.
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Specific Responsibilities: – Take overall responsibility for all M&E functions of the PRO-ACT project. – Take lead in the development and implementation of PRO-ACT PMP and reporting formats for PEPFAR indicators and targets in collaboration with the Project Director, Director Clinical Services, Advisors, and State Teams. – Establish system for flow of information from service-delivery points to the PRO-ACT central data base and ensure timely M&E technical support to all implementing health facilities. – Conduct periodic data quality audits. – Ensure PRO-ACT PMP provides adequate data for PEPFAR, NASCP and NACA reporting; and provides inputs into other national and international reporting systems. – Build the capacity of PRO-ACT staff in the design and implementation of a coordinated and effective monitoring and evaluation system. – Ensure state-of-the art database management practice at PRO-ACT – Analyze M&E data on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis and flag action areas to the project management. – Link and analyze resource inputs, outputs and outcomes and report on project effectiveness and efficiency. – Work with PRO-ACT management to document and publish best practices. – Liaise and network with relevant PRO ACT partners and collaborators to harmonize our reporting systems. – Provide clear documentation of programmatic achievements and keep PRO senior management informed on monthly, quarterly and annual basis. – Coordinate writing of reports and take responsibility for compilation of joint project report to the donor and partners.
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Accountability:
Supervision: Works independently with authority from the Project Director, within strategy and policy guidelines.
Decision Making: Makes decisions with regards to work responsibilities and is accountable for them.
Responsibility over data or information: Has access to information within project, and is responsible for program data generation and management budget and all assets in the program.
Responsibility over Staff: M&E technical responsibility for state M&E specialists
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Qualifications: – Postgraduate degree in Statistics, Epidemiology or related field with focus on monitoring and evaluation and/or Biostatistics. – At least 2 years hand-on-experience at a senior position in monitoring and evaluation with very good analytical, presentation, communication and reporting skills. – Significant experience in developing. monitoring plans and/or management information systems 2 years of which spent working with NGOs in an African setting. – Excellent inter-personal, multi-cultural and team building skills. – Strong computer skills particularly in spreadsheets, database and statistical applications. – Significant experience working in HIV/AIDS programs in Nigeria. – Familiarity with PEPFAR reporting systems highly desirable, particularly for HIV Counseling and Testing, prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission, ART, palliative care, and OVC desirable – Excellent writing skills, oral and written communication skills and fluency in English.



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Communications Assistant Job at CGIAR Consortium

Posted: 31 Jul 2014 01:48 PM PDT

Job Title: Communications Assistant
Company: CGIAR Consortium
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Field: Media
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CGIAR is a global partnership that unites organizations engaged in research for a food secure future.
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The name CGIAR comes from the acronym for the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research. In 2008 CGIAR underwent a major transformation. To reflect this and yet retain our roots we have kept CGIAR as our name.
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CGIAR research is dedicated to reducing rural poverty, increasing food security, improving human health and nutrition, and ensuring more sustainable management of natural resources. It is carried out by 15 Centers, that are members of the CGIAR Consortium, in close collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations, including national and regional research institutes, civil society organizations, academia, and the private sector.
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The 15 Research Centers generate and disseminate knowledge, technologies, and policies for agricultural development through the CGIAR Research Programs. The CGIAR Fund provides reliable and predictable multi-year funding to enable research planning over the long term, resource allocation based on agreed priorities, and the timely and predictable disbursement of funds. The multi-donor trust fund finances research carried out by the Centers through the CGIAR Research Programs.
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We have almost 10,000 scientists and staff, unparalleled research infrastructure and dynamic networks across the globe. Our collections of genetic resources are the most comprehensive in the world.
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Job Summary:
Within the framework of the Nigerian Strategy Support Program (NSSP), the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks a Communications Assistant to assist the Country Program Coordinator in external outreach activities.
This is a five month, full-time position based in Abuja, Nigeria.
The Communications Assistant will be responsible in assisting with media relations and coverage, social media, seminars, and other events.
The incumbent will work under the overall guidance of the NSSP Program Leader, but will be employed directly under IFPRI’s organizational host in Nigeria, the International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC).
The employer of record will be IFDC and employment policies, compensation and benefits of IFDC will apply to this position.
Interested applicants must have authorization to work in Nigeria.
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Essential Duties: – Conduct web searches of news outlets and record and document media coverage of IFPRI, NSSP, and related stakeholders in Nigeria. – Use social media platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and SlideShare to disseminate information about our program and on going events. – Write blog posts on NSSP news and events. – Assist in the communication and execution of monthly seminars. – Assist in the distribution of research to key organizations. – Update, maintain, and manage the NSSP databases and contact lists.
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Required Qualifications: – Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs, International Development, Communications, or a related field. – Excellent oral and written English skills. – Ability to prioritize work, handle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines. – Attention to detail and highly organized. – Excellent computer skills. – Self-motivated and willingness to learn.
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Preferred Qualifications: – Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, social media, and search engines. – Fluency in a major Nigerian language.



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Program Manager Job at SAP Nigeria

Posted: 31 Jul 2014 01:47 PM PDT

Job Title: Program Manager
Company: SAP
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: MBA/MSc/MA
Job Field: Administration Finance/Accounting/Audit
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SAP is the global market leader for business software and thus contributes a considerable part of the world’s economic power grid. At SAP you get your chance to put your ideas into action with maximum impact. A senior leader that focuses on executing program management, which requires the combination of deep subject matter (e.g Automotive, Telecom, Retail etc.) in project and program management. The ideal candidate will have had recent customer facing experience, as well as exposure to compliance, internal audit, strategy development and supporting the license and consulting opportunity management process.
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EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS: – Effectively manage and lead programs generate concepts, develop business cases – Develop a solid program plan with milestones and deliverables – Support EMEA FS Strategy and delivery operations – Support program management practise professional development – Oversee and promote enterprise knowledge management.
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WORK EXPERIENCE: – Proven Program Management experience and demonstrated ability to manage large complex programs on time, budget and within quality criteria – Scoping and structuring complex programs, projects and operations to maximise benefits for our customers – Experience with Recovery of troubled projects/programs and descalation across the EMEA region – Experience in managing and working together with different parts of the organisation.
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EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION / SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: – Masters degree, preferably in Finance, Commerce, Engineering, Information Technologies or MBA or equivalent training and job experience – PMP or PgMP certification and or industry and project management certifications – Expert level knowledge of all SAP methodologies including PMM – Hands on management experience in a multi-national environment – Results driven, confident, thrives on hard work and consistent challenge – Team orientated, building strong relationships at every level of the organisation.



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Social Work Organizational Development Specialist Job at American Industrial Hygiene Association

Posted: 31 Jul 2014 01:43 PM PDT

Job Title: Social Work Organizational Development Specialist
Company: American Industrial Hygiene Association
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Job Field: Administration
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In partnership with Save the Children’s Systems Transformed for Empowered Action and Enabling Response (STEER) project, AIHA will help scale up the movement to create professional cadres of social workers at the community level in the five project states. AIHA is strengthening existing institutions and working in concert with state and local governments, as well as local community based organizations (CBOs), to provide a community-level response to the unmet needs of orphans and vulnerable children. AIHA is implementing in the South in Enugu and through their work with the Schools of Social Work have trained over 900 Auxiliary Social Workers who are linked to CSO providers. CSOs operating in the North will greatly benefit from this approach ensuring that children are receiving appropriate services.
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Objective: The volunteer will serve as an organizational development advisor at AONN, helping to revitalize the association’s management and operations systems and structure. The Volunteer will conduct an organizational capacity assessment (OCA) to assess current systems and processes in the areas of governance, administration, program management, finance, procurement, and human resources. Upon completion of the OCA, the volunteer will provide training and mentoring to AONN employees and other relevant individuals in areas identified through the assessment and provide support to the ASW training program.
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Volunteer Activities: – Serve as an organizational development advisor and conduct a detailed organizational capacity assessment of AONN – Lead mentoring and support of AONN staff for organizational development – Support foundation of web resources for the Nigeria Association of Social Workers (NASOW) and AONN membership expansion outreach – Support development of AONN business plan with stakeholders for sourcing private sector financial resources – Provide training and mentoring to Auxiliary Social Workers – Contribute to development and strengthening of Learning Resource Center with STEER and other stakeholders – Assist AONN in sensitizing government officials on their role in caring for vulnerable children
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Benefits:
AIHA’s VHC provide each volunteer with in country support, airfare, housing stipend, living allowances, medical evacuation insurance, and covers expenses for vaccinations, visa and work permits.
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Volunteer qualifications:
Required: – Baccalaureate degree in social work or Masters in social work – At least 2 years’ experience in social work – Experience in organizational development and assessments, budgeting, and financial management – Knowledge of public health, particularly related to OVC and HIV/AIDS programs – Experience training and enhancing the skills of others in an interactive manner – Ability to hand multiple tasks simultaneously and to work independently, as well as part of a multidisciplinary team – Excellent oral and written communication skills – Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills – 12 month commitment effective October 1, full-time position.
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Preferred: – Experience at a Social Work Association and/or Council – Experience with social work in the African or international context – Hausa language skills.



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Business Development Executive Job at CHOGON Facilities Services Limited

Posted: 30 Jul 2014 01:39 PM PDT

Job Title: Business Development Executive
Company: CHOGON Facilities Services Limited
Location: Nigeria
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Summary:
We are hiring for the position of Business Development Executives whose job includes but not limited generating new business and sourcing of new clients on a monthly basis and all other marketing/sales activity. CHOGON FACILITIES SERVICES LTD (member of CHOGON GROUP) an indigenous total. facilities management company offering global standard services to individuals and businesses across different sectors of the economy including Real Estates, residential and business premises, Food processing companies, Oil & Gas, Telecommunications, Financial services, Manufacturing etc. We are probably the most diversified facilities management company in the country today; providing a complete range of tailor-made business support services ranging from Environmental Services and Building maintenance services. We are currently seeking to enlarge our sales team with Energetic, enthusiastic, self-driven and well- organized team players are more than welcome to apply and become a member of our growing corporate team.
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Business Development Executives Job Purpose: – Builds business by identifying and selling prospects; maintaining relationships with existing clients.
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Business Development Executives Job Duties:
• Identifies business opportunities by identifying and selling prospects; researching and analyzing sales options.
• Sells products by establishing contact, developing and maintaining relationships with clients; recommending solutions.
• Maintains relationships with clients by providing support, information, and guidance; researching and recommending new opportunities.
• Coordinates the Sales ; Plans an effective sales targeting approach to the assigned sales territory
• Prospects and cold-calls on businesses and organizations; Regularly follows up on inbound leads and sales inquiries
• Responds to customer/client inquiries, suggestions, complaints and other details, by phone and email
• Enters, updates and maintains daily sales activities and client/customer information into Sales database
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of the-art practices.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
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Skills/Qualifications:
Presentation Skills, Client Relationships, Emphasizing Excellence, Energy Level, Negotiation, Prospecting Skills, Meeting Sales Goals, Creativity, Sales Planning, Independence, Motivation for Sales
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Experience/Requirements:
•HND /BSC
•3yrs post NYSC Experience
• Education: Self-driven personality with Sales experience in the real estate sector
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and highly growing business
• Customer focused approach and ability to learn and adapt to needs and changes quickly.



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Secretary Job at a Procurement and Logistic Firm

Posted: 30 Jul 2014 01:31 PM PDT

Job Title: Secretary
Company: Procurement And Logistic Firm
Location: Rivers, Nigeria
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Job Description: – A female Secretary is needed urgently in a Procurement and Logistic firm located at Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
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Requirements;

  • Qualification: NCE & OND
  • Attach One Passport Photograph
  • Application letter and CV.
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    Other Skills;
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Application (Ms Word, Ms PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Knowledge of Internet, Corel Draw etc).
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    Age: 22-26 years old.


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Senior M4P Portfolio Manager Job at DAI Nigeria

Posted: 30 Jul 2014 01:22 PM PDT

Job Title: Senior M4P Portfolio Manager
Company: DAI
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Job Field: Administration Sales/Marketing
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DAI is an employee-owned international development company. For 40 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governments, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 60 countries.
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Programme Overview:
Market Development in the Niger Delta (MADE) will use the Making Markets Work for the Poor (M4P) approach to generate pro-poor and inclusive economic growth in the non-oil sectors of the nine Niger Delta states. The programme’s stated objective is to raise the incomes of at least 150,000 poor people, of whom 50 per cent will be women, by at least 50 per cent. In achieving this objective, MADE will work closely with the Chevron Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) programme. The project is now based in Port Harcourt, with travel around the region.
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Objectives of the role:
The Senior M4P Portfolio Manager is required to work with the Team Leader and the Implementation Managers to engage with the key stakeholders in the selected value chains, to help clarify and define the specific activities during the Pilot phase and manage the collection of information on the additional interventions to be implemented during the project’s main implementation phase.
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The M4P specialist will have line management and technical implementation roles to assist the four intervention managers and the three junior intervention managers to finalize and start their interventions, and lead the analysis into the additional interventions that will start at the beginning of the full time implementation in September.
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The M4P specialist will coordinate with the Grants Team, and follow up any proposed initiatives or suggestions from the Team Leader, whenever grant funds might appropriately be used in support of NGOs, CSOs and other service providers, in support of local networking, and programme activities, to strengthen market development in the MADE intervention sectors.
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Length of the project: 4 years Implementation
Start Date: ASAP August 2014
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Duties and Responsibilities:
Supervising and directing the implementation of pilot activities: – During the pilot phase, the Senior M4P specialist will manage and assist the Intervention Managers to start up identified pilot interventions in Palm Oil processing and Fisheries. – In Palm Oil, the intervention will focus primarily on demonstrations of an improved oil palm mill in conjunction with local fabricators, local oil millers and NIFOR. This will require capacity building of fabricators along with NIFOR. – In aquaculture, the intervention will focus on developing a demonstration pond scheme with Top Feeds and RSSDA in Rivers State, to finalize sites, train the staff, and start the interventions. – In fisheries, this will require working with Smoking Kiln fabricators (NIOMR or Azemour) to help them establish demonstrations in the key fishing/smoking beaches in Akwa Ibom state. – During the pilot project stage there may also be some preliminary consultations with the private sector on market development issues, in the above sectors, and in the additional sectors to be started up in the implementation stage.
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Managing the development and finalizing design of two additional interventions: – Two additional interventions will need to begin by September of 2014 in the traditional poultry sector and agricultural input supply. – In poultry this will include identification of possible vaccine partners, establishing their interest in investing in the activity and defining the inputs required to develop a rural vaccination system. This may also include some experimentation with farmers engaging in small broiler projects starting with day old chicks. – In agricultural inputs, this will include engagement with potential partner agri- input firms such as Notore, Saro, and Springfield to refine and agree the scope of interventions to increase agricultural input sales in more appropriate sizes to small farmers and required inputs from MADE to help deliver intended results.
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Key Skills & Qualifications: – Graduate degree in economics or business – 10 years of experience working on agricultural development programmes delivering demonstrated results, preferably in Africa – Proven background of engaging with large agribusinesses to develop linkage programmes; – 5 years of experience designing and managing systemic development interventions (M4P and Value Chain) in developing countries, preferably in Africa – Strong business management and financial analysis skills – Excellent communication and written skills – Previous experience with DFID funded projects would be advantageous – Excellent management skills – Fluent English is required.



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Technical Assistant Job at Edwin Drake

Posted: 30 Jul 2014 01:13 PM PDT

Job Title: Technical Assistant
Company: Edwin Drake
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Job Field: Engineering
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Edwin Drake is a specialist Oil and Gas Recruitment Consultancy operating primarily across the Upstream Oil and Gas Industry, with a strong focus on Sub-Saharan Africa. As a strategic recruitment partner, our focus is on building long-lasting relationships with candidates and clients alike, each time striving to achieve best match from both technical as well as team point of view, therefore enabling organisational and individual growth. At Edwin Drake we understand the challenges of recruiting in countries where the local content is of utmost importance such as Nigeria and Angola. This in-depth market knowledge has enabled us to build a strategic network of professionals across these regions, who are either based locally or in the Diaspora as well as expatriates with proven experience and success in these countries.
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COMPANY PROFILE:
EPC organisation, highly renowned for their expertise in Pipeline EPC Projects both onshore and offshore, who are currently handling some of the most exciting and challenging Pipeline projects in Nigeria.
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A vacancy has arisen for an individual to work closely with the Chief Operating Officer, and provide technical and operational assistance in coordinating and organising the operations.
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Responsibilities:
As the Technical Assistant you will liaise with the following departments: Project Management, Base Management, Materials and Logistics, Procurement, Assets and Maintenance, and will assemble reports on a regular basis. These reports will enable the COO to make strategic and operational decisions; as such your in-depth engineering understanding is extremely important in ensuring accurate and relevant reporting.
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You will also be responsible for: – Preparing Client proposals – Provide technical assistance, documentation, communication, processing, record keeping, organising and scheduling reports to the COO – Planning with various departments to meet deadlines and targets – Provide general administrative support to the Chief Operating Officer – Prepare Agenda, participate in meetings and take the minutes – Prepare technical presentations, memos, letters to suppliers, Govt Regulatory Agencies, as required.
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Requirements: – Nigerian National, in line with Local Content Requirements – BEng in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline – More than 5 years of experience in a similar function in the Oil and Gas Industry – In-depth understanding of EPC Projects including: phases, Project Management, Project Controls, etc. – Excellent communication skills both written and oral, with advanced skills in MS Office – High personal and professional integrity, with an eye for detail and committed to delivering best results.



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HVAC Technical Manager Job at Cooling Care Africa

Posted: 30 Jul 2014 01:05 PM PDT

Job Title: HVAC Technical Manager
Company: Cooling Care Africa
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Job Field: Engineering
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A Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning (HVAC) company based in Nigeria.
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Job description: – Is responsible for designing and testing air conditioning, ventilation, and heating equipment, conducting tests for load and energy consumption, perform mechanical calculations and develop requirements. – Must communicate with other departmental heads and senior management and provides reports. – Coordinates engineering activities on a daily basis, defines and prioritize the work of the engineering staff, and develop technical solutions to resolve client issues. – Must help improve the company operating processes.
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Desired Skills and Experience: – Must be a member of any internationally recognized Engineering / Air conditioning professional practice institution. – Must have an analytical dexterity, mathematical and technological acumen and problem solving aptitude. – Must possess a bachelor’s degree in engineering in HVAC or mechanical engineering, with strong computer skills and computer-aided drafting experience.



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Grants And Contracts Officer Job at Pact Nigeria

Posted: 30 Jul 2014 01:00 PM PDT

Job Title: Grants & Contracts Officer
Company: Pact Nigeria
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Job Field: Finance/Accounting/Audit
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Job Description: – The Grants and Contracts Manager provides high-level grants and contracts management and administration to achieve project goals, including through partner organizations of all levels. – S/he provides overall leadership and oversight for all aspects related to management of both prime awards (projects) and subawards, subcontracts and procurements. – This requires close collaboration with Pact HQ to ensure application of Pact regulations and policies as well as periodic review of such policies and regulations to ensure that they continue to reflect the current donor environment, regulations and practices. – The G&C Manager is a member of the Senior Management Team and may be tasked with advising on overall management issues or leading special projects related to country office management. – Leadership and Project Management skills are essential.
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Minimum Requirements: – Minimum of BSc in Accounting, Finance, business administration, economics with ACA/ACCA CPA – Professional Accounting Qualifications. (MBA and added advantage) – Possess a minimum of 6 years Cognate Experience in grants accounting and sub award management. – Experience in a similar role managing grants design and administration and managing and overseeing distribution of grants and contracts. – Experience with accounting standards practices of international organization a strong plus. – Experience assessing the responsibility and grant-worthiness of organizations through financial statements, audits, and other documentation presented in a proposal or in support of an award – Working Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics Navigator (Navision package). – Sound Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites – Demonstrated experience with automated accounting systems and good knowledge of internal control systems and financial audit processes. – Strong Knowledge of the OMB Circulars i.e. OMB 110, OMB 122 and OMB 133. – Hands on experience in managing multiple donors funding is a must.



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Finance Manager Job at Pact Nigeria

Posted: 30 Jul 2014 12:55 PM PDT

Job Title: Finance Manager
Company: Pact Nigeria
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Job Field: Finance/Accounting/Audit
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Job Description: – The Finance Manger ensures timely and accurate submission of Pact Nigeria monthly financial reports to Headquarter. He/sheensures proper adherence to all payment process that ensures transparency and good controls. – Ensuring proper maintenance and archiving of accounting documents. – Ensures availability of funds for project work by constantly liaising with HQ on fun requests and coordinating with Country Representative and Project Directors. – Ensures disbursements of funds in accordance with established timeframes and procedures. – He/she is in charge of the implementation of internal control and adherence to financial policies and procedures. – Serves as systems administrator and ensures smooth operations of the department’s accounting system. – Serve as the authorizing officer for goods and services procured by Pact Nigeria ensuring compliance with donor/ Pact policies and availability of funds. – Generate such financial report documents and reports as necessary for appropriate review by senior management at the country and HQ levels.
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Minimum Qualifications: – A minimum of Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Social Sciences, Business or other relevant field. – Chartered accountant qualifications a plus. – Must also have at least Five years of experience in the area of Finance and Administration with an international NGO – Experience with accounting standards practices of international organization a strong plus. – Demonstrated experience with automated accounting systems and good knowledge of internal control systems and financial audit processes. – Must have some knowledge in accounting software’s like quick books and serenics navigator. – Managed accounting procedures for multiple donor or project accounts. – Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills. – Team player with the ability to multi task. – Proficiency in MSWord, Excel and PowerPoint.



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Security Officer Job at Pact Nigeria

Posted: 30 Jul 2014 12:49 PM PDT

Job Title: Security Officer
Company: Pact Nigeria
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: OND
Job Field: Administration Security
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Job Description: – The Security Officer will provide security support, advice and control mechanism to ensure that staff and project property are safe and secure at all times. – Additionally, the Security Officer will provide security support to MNCH project staff in the areas of security management, security awareness, contingency planning, and security emergencies. – The Security Officer reports to the Project Director of the MNCH project.
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Minimum Requirement: – A minimum of a Diploma in Management/Business Administration/Law. – Security related training is a must. – A Bachelor Degree and or Post graduate training in a relevant field is an added advantage. – At least 3 – 5 years progressive experience in security, administration, and management – Previous experience in law enforcement is preferred, but not required. – Thorough understanding of donor and Nigerian legal requirements for security functions, including laws applicable and INGOs regulations – People management skills – team building – Strong Planning, organizing and analytical skills – Excellent knowledge in record keeping – Effective interpersonal skills – oral and written communication skills; contributing to team building, synergies, and effective liaison with staff at all levels, with strong capacity building skills – Computer literacy is a must, with a good command of English language. Knowledge and fluency in local languages is preferred – Ability and willingness to undertake periodic travel to Pact field offices.



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Nurse Job at Giant Beverages Limited

Posted: 30 Jul 2014 12:43 PM PDT

Job Title: Nurse
Company: Giant Beverages Limited
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Job Field: Medical/Health/Safety
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Job Description: – Give first aid treatments and proper medications to employees as needed – Observe and record the symptoms and condition of a patient – In case of any accident, accompany the injured employee to the nearest hospital – Maintain medical and other related records of all employees – Examine and make sure that the sick employees submit fit certificate – Go through diagnostic test results and medical certificates to determine results – Organize regular medical examinations of all employees – Enroll candidates for Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) and Group life insurance on a regular timely basis, mostly once in one or two months. – Monitor the stock inventory of medicines and other necessary supplies from time to time – Perform any other duties and responsibilities that maybe assigned by the management or the company doctor.
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Qualifications: – A degree in Bachelor of Science in Nursing with at least two years’ experience in Nursing practice.



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Chief Security Officer Job at Giant Beverages Limited

Posted: 30 Jul 2014 12:39 PM PDT

Job Title: Chief Security Officer (CSO)
Company: Giant Beverages Limited
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Job Field: Administration Security
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Responsibilities: – Devise policies and procedures regarding areas such as business continuity planning, loss prevention and fraud prevention, and privacy. – Oversee and coordinate security efforts across the company and all its facilities. – Identify security initiatives and standards. – Oversee network of vendors and directors who secure the company’s assets. – Oversee safeguarding of intellectual property and computer systems. – Develop procedures to ensure physical safety of employees and visitors. – Manage the development and implementation of global security policy, standards, guidelines and procedures. – Ensure security is maintained and updated. – Create workplace violence awareness and prevention programs. – Implement video surveillance. – Prioritize security initiatives. – Develop network access and monitoring policies. – Maintain relationships with local, state and federal law enforcement and other related government agencies. – Develop emergency procedures and incident responses. – Investigate security breaches.
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Qualifications and Requirements: – Minimum of a degree in relevant discipline – 3-5 years minimum – Good communication skills.



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Data And Technology Architect Job at SAP Nigeria

Posted: 30 Jul 2014 12:31 PM PDT

Job Title: Data and Technology Architect
Company: SAP
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Job Field: Engineering ICT
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SAP is the global market leader for business software and thus contributes a considerable part of the world’s economic power grid. At SAP you get your chance to put your ideas into action with maximum impact. The EMEA DTS HUB is the team in SAP focused on customer facing technology projects. Our goal is to help our customers get the most out of their Innovation investments and to better manage their IT and data infrastructure. This team is focused on the design and build of projects covering all technology aspects of the SAP product portfolio and will therefore will have a strong grounding in the traditional SAP Applications space.
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Role: – This candidate must be willing to learn about the newest technologies while still applying traditional IT best practices by being a thought leader in this space. – The Data and Technology Architect (f/m) will be responsible for the formulation and execution of data and IT architectures for SAP implementations and upgrades. – The architect (f/m) will often be called upon to assist software and services sales colleagues with pre sales activities leading the technology aspect of new projects from concept through to deployment and go-live. – The architect’s activities will be split between pre-sales, bid support, solution design, hands on implementation and project support. – The Data and Technology Architect (f/m) will also be contributing to the SAP DTS services pipeline by seeking additional business opportunities and by supporting business development with demonstrations, track sessions, and other pre/post-sales support activities. – The Data and Technology Architect (f/m) will primarily be responsible for the successful delivery of consulting services with regards to performance and/ or functional requirements for SAP customers. – This includes the design, implementation, execution, maintenance/support, and customer mentoring. – Additionally, the Data and Technology Architect (f/m) will be required to provide support for internal initiatives to develop new and/or enhance existing collateral – processes, documentation, etc. – This person (f/m) may be responsible to manage a large technology team or program, but must also be self-sufficient and capable to work on their own with a hands-on approach, based upon the situation and customer needs.
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EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS: – Independently deliver successful consulting engagements for Data and Technology – Commercially Focused but Quality Driven – Must be a self-starter and able to work independently and with teams – Actively drive DTS Pre-Sales activities in all Africa region and EMEA – Design of complex solutions and DTS architectures – Analysis of requirements and building of Proofs of concept – Customer and junior staff coaching and mentoring – Effectively lead project teams consisting of SAP consultants, delivery partners, and/or Client resources. These teams will also consist of onsite and off-shore resources – Communicate with client leadership on design approaches, best practices, project risks and recommendations – Analyze and map clients’ business requirements, processes, and objectives in SAP Solution Manager – Become the trusted advisor for customers and continue credible business partnerships – Proactively support with the creation of Data and Technology Services collateral and content while leveraging repeatable processes. These assets could then be used towards the development of new products and delivery packages.
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WORK EXPERIENCE: – 3-5 years of top tier consulting experience or equivalent – Over 3 years of practical experience in the data and technology landscape of SAP systems – Must have a proven track record of hands on experience with data and technology products – Must have a proven track record of team or project leadership.
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EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION / SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: – University degree in a related field or substantial work experience required – Knowledge of or certification in one or more databases (HANA, ORA, ASE, IQ etc) – Hands on skills with some/all of: BASIS, Netweaver, Unix, Linux, SQL is a requirement – Knowledge of SAP Solution Manager is required – Solid background in the technology aspects of an SAP ERP project implementation – Experience with any of the SAP innovation products is a plus – Excellent verbal and written English communication skills – Project management experience.



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F&B Service Attendant Job at InterContinental Hotel

Posted: 30 Jul 2014 12:20 PM PDT

Job Title: F&B Service Attendant
Company: InterContinental Hotel
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Field: Catering /Confectionery Hospitality
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InterContinental Hotel Lagos is located on Victoria Island, in the centre of Lagos home to the majority of foreign embassies and multinational companies, making it the perfect residence for affluent business and diplomatic travellers. Built on an elevated terrain overlooking Lagos’s port and the city below, the 19 storey hotel offers uninterrupted, spectacular views of Lagos Skyline. InterContinental Lagos comprises of 352 well-appointed, elegantly decorated rooms and suites as well as a Club InterContinental floor. Guests have access to an all-day dining restaurant, two specialty restaurants, room service and the pool bar for lighter meal choices and snacks. The lobby lounge and cocktail bar is the perfect setting for casual meetings over coffee or drinks. In addition, for the health conscious traveller there is a health club bar serving fresh juices. InterContinental Lagos also offers exclusive business and conference facilities including a state of the art ballroom with a foyer area, and several additional flexible meeting and breakout. Other amenities include a fully equipped gym, outdoor pool, and retail space.
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Job Description:
You will ensure that all guests are served to the company standards. You will ensure that the highest standards of hospitality and welcome are demonstrated at all times, communicate with your superior any difficulties, guest comment and other relevant information in order to resolve any difficulty in the best way possible, establish and maintain effective employee working relationships, attend and participate in daily briefings, trainings and other meetings as scheduled, prepare in advance food, beverage, material and equipment needed for the service, constantly keep updated with all food and beverage knowledge necessary within the department and clean and re-set his/her working area.
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Qualifications: – Minimum one year in a similar role in a five star property – Proficiency in speaking and writing English. – Ability to work independently and within a team environment – Innovative, flexible with excellent communication skills.



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F&B Director Job at InterContinental Hotel

Posted: 30 Jul 2014 12:13 PM PDT

Job Title: F&B Director
Company: InterContinental Hotel
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Field: Administration Catering/Confectionery Hospitality
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InterContinental Hotel Lagos is located on Victoria Island, in the centre of Lagos home to the majority of foreign embassies and multinational companies, making it the perfect residence for affluent business and diplomatic travellers. Built on an elevated terrain overlooking Lagos’s port and the city below, the 19 storey hotel offers uninterrupted, spectacular views of Lagos Skyline. InterContinental Lagos comprises of 352 well-appointed, elegantly decorated rooms and suites as well as a Club InterContinental floor. Guests have access to an all-day dining restaurant, two specialty restaurants, room service and the pool bar for lighter meal choices and snacks. The lobby lounge and cocktail bar is the perfect setting for casual meetings over coffee or drinks. In addition, for the health conscious traveller there is a health club bar serving fresh juices. InterContinental Lagos also offers exclusive business and conference facilities including a state of the art ballroom with a foyer area, and several additional flexible meeting and breakout. Other amenities include a fully equipped gym, outdoor pool, and retail space.
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Job Description:
As the F&B Director, you will be responsible for the management of all food and beverage operations in the hotel including restaurants, bars, kitchen operations, catering and banquet operations. Commercial acumen and the drive to deliver agreed revenue and profit targets are essential. Your priority will be to oversee the implementation of standards as detailed in the departmental standards and procedures manual.
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Key responsibilities of the role include: – You will be required to ensure that all staff within your department are adequately trained and developed in line with company policy. – You will take care of a proper staffing and scheduling and will actively guide and direct the whole team to ensure consistency of brand standards and a maximum level of performance and service delivery. – Together with your Outlet Managers you will be working on trend-setting concepts. – You are familiar with the local Nigerian market and are well aware of its challenges as well as our competitors’ strengths. – Together with your team you are willing to go from good to great. – As an inspiring leader you are ready to guide your team to become the no. 1 on the market and within the industry. – As member of the Executive Team you are ready to guarantee business success.
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Qualifications: – Degree or its equivalent – Good understanding of the Hotel Industry standards, policies and procedures – Extensive international experience in branded hotels – Experience in high-end city operation with multi unit F&B and large Conference & Event – Creative and open minded as well as outstanding leadership skills. – Hands-on mentality and comfortable with the role of a true host. – Good business mind and commercial flair – Good understanding of the Nigerian local business and operation environments and markets.



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Executive Chef Job at InterContinental Hotel

Posted: 30 Jul 2014 12:05 PM PDT

Job Title: Executive Chef
Company: InterContinental Hotel
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Field: Catering/Confectionery Hospitality
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InterContinental Hotel Lagos is located on Victoria Island, in the centre of Lagos home to the majority of foreign embassies and multinational companies, making it the perfect residence for affluent business and diplomatic travellers. Built on an elevated terrain overlooking Lagos’s port and the city below, the 19 storey hotel offers uninterrupted, spectacular views of Lagos Skyline. InterContinental Lagos comprises of 352 well-appointed, elegantly decorated rooms and suites as well as a Club InterContinental floor. Guests have access to an all-day dining restaurant, two specialty restaurants, room service and the pool bar for lighter meal choices and snacks. The lobby lounge and cocktail bar is the perfect setting for casual meetings over coffee or drinks. In addition, for the health conscious traveller there is a health club bar serving fresh juices. InterContinental Lagos also offers exclusive business and conference facilities including a state of the art ballroom with a foyer area, and several additional flexible meeting and breakout. Other amenities include a fully equipped gym, outdoor pool, and retail space.
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Job Description:
As the Executive Chef you will supervise the functioning of all Kitchen employees, Food preparation and presentation, Food costing, in accordance to the Hotel’s Food and Beverage standard and standardised menu guidelines.
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Key responsibilities of the role include: – You will be responsible for the development and smooth operation of the kitchen operating with emphasis on quality, monitor standards of production to ensure quality, Be actively involved in the Hotel’s Total Quality Management programme, supervision of the preparation, presentation and service of food products to ensure the highest quality at all times, facilitates a mutual relationship with suppliers and government officials.
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Qualifications: – Culinary art degree or its equivalent – Good understanding of the Hotel Industry standards, policies and procedures – Extensive international experience in branded hotels – Experience in high-end city operation with multi unit F&B and large Conference & Event – Creative and open minded – Good business mind and commercial flair – Good understanding of the local business and operation environments and markets – Service minded and ability to involve and support operations. – Business savvy and good people skills.



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EMEA Local HR Services Consultant Job at SAP Nigeria

Posted: 30 Jul 2014 11:57 AM PDT

Job Title: EMEA Local HR Services Consultant
Company: SAP
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Job Field: Consultancy Customer Care
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SAP is the global market leader for business software and thus contributes a considerable part of the world’s economic power grid. At SAP you get your chance to put your ideas into action with maximum impact. Local HR Services provides services where unique country support is required while we continue to deliver consistent and standardized services aligned with global initiatives. By combining local labour knowledge and deep process understanding, we are supporting an efficient and compliant HOUR service delivery.
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Role:
EMEA Local HR Services is responsible to resolve employee requests, consult employees and carry out operational HR administration across whole employee life cycle (parts of onboarding and termination process, contractual changes). Local HOUR Services Consultant cooperates closely with all other teams within HR. Services in scope are delivered onsite or remotely within EMEA. This position is based in Lagos and is assigned to cover Nigeria and the entire Africa growth countries.
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EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS: – Second level support for all kind of HOUR inquiries coming from employees and managers in accordance with Service Level Agreements – Keep HR Portal pages up-to-date and deliver input for HRdirect knowledgebase – Creation of HR statements – On-boarding of new hires and related administration – Administration of contractual changes – Involvement in exit procedure including exit interviews – Standard reporting including certain reports for authorities – Support during restructurings – Vendor interaction – Support alignment and HR shared service migration activities – Promotion of HR Shared Service Centre concept and support of local HR communication – Partner with other HR Service Specialists in EMEA, Process Specialists and HR Solution Centers, HRBPs and CoEs to solve open issues and improve our services.
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WORK EXPERIENCE: – 2-5 years of work experience in similar role in HR – Customer service experience – Work experience in HR Shared Services – Experience working in multinational company
Desirable – SAP HR system knowledge – Experience in working in a virtual team – Project management experience – Customer Relationship Management system usage desirable.
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EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION / SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: – Business Degree preferred – Knowledge of employment law/ legislation – Professional communication skills; both written and verbal – Customer oriented – Quality driven, analytical and problem solving skills – Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines – Flexible / adaptable – Accuracy / attention to detail – Ability to work in international teams where team members are in different locations and belong to different cultures – Ability to plan and organize work well – Work well on own initiative and independently without supervision, must be self driven and motivated – Ability to work with confidential information – Good knowledge of HR processes – Excellent MS Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) – English language skills written and spoken fluently is essential.



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Channel Sales Job at SAP Nigeria

Posted: 30 Jul 2014 11:48 AM PDT

Job Title: Channel Sales
Company: SAP
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Job Field: ICT Sales/Marketing
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SAP is the global market leader for business software and thus contributes a considerable part of the world’s economic power grid. At SAP you get your chance to put your ideas into action with maximum impact.
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Role:
This person is responsible for building a business in given geography, solution, and/or industry, including market opportunity analysis, partner profiling, identification, and coverage, partner economic business case, business planning (marketing and business development with partners), and revenue attainment through partners (including forecast, pipeline, and deal management).
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EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS:
Solution/ Industry specialized Business Development – Identifies market opportunity and coverage and delivery capacity gaps in the partner ecosystem relevant to his/her solution- or industry specialization. Reviews resource allocation on a regular base and adjusts accordingly – Identifies potential partners to recruit to meet capacity requirements and builds business case to present partner value proposition (including economic value prop) – Responsible for creation, monitoring and review of Business Development activities around his/her solution- or industry- specialization area. Defines innovative approaches to respectively specialized Channel Build and executes either directly or via the team. Drives core strategies and actions to ensure KPI achievement – Generally will be focused on volume segment – Where available will act in strong interrelationship/be co-located with similarly specialized sales roles (eg specialized AEs in Enterprise segment in regional centers of Expertise) – The CSM also develops and executes parnter demand generation plan to build partner pipeline partner competency plan to ensure partner resources are trained on the latest solution and sales content, partner resource utilization plan so partners have full access to and are utilizing SAP tools and methodologies presales coaching plan for existing and new partners – Ensures Solution or Industry build plans are in place and KPIs are met. Develops action plans to correct as necessary – Drives business / territory plan for his specialization area(s) under his supervision on a regular base for mid-term and quarterly perspective Solution/Industry specialized Partner Sales Support – Gets involved into transactional sales support in key deals in his area(s) of solution/industry expertise at AE’s request, and/or may potentially be based on a partner’s initiative – Coaches partner sales reps to interact with prospects in large or complex SW deals in his area of solution/industry expertise in order to position the value of the respective SW or industry solution – Provides forecast by partners with regards to his solution / industry specialization to the country and regional sales management. Ensures forecast and pipeline accuracy – Escalates critical deals in his area of solution / industry expertise in a proactive and professional manner Solution / Industry specialized Channel Pipeline Generation – Coordinates solution / industry specialized demand generation activities in coordination with inside sales and aligned with Indirect Channel Management to ensure solid pipeline around his area of specialization – Works with Partners and Indirect Channel Management to prospect new companies as potential customers around his area of solution specialization/industry focus.
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WORK EXPERIENCE: – Minimum 5-8 years of experience in Sales – Knowing or having successful experience in multi channel go to market models – Experience in negotiating with Customer’s within SME market – Proven track record in target achievement.
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EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION / SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: – University degree, preferably in Computer Science, Engineering or Management – Understanding the principles of solution selling through Partners – Ability to articulate and position E&C Value Proposition along with Partner ROI at CxO level – Knowledge and understanding of Partner Dynamics – Knowledge of Solution Portfolio and relevant markets – Excellent written and oral English communication skills.



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TECHNOLOGY NEWS: Apple to lay off about 200 people at Beats: Bloomberg

(Reuters) - Apple Inc intends to lay off about 200 people at Beats Electronics LLC following its $3 billion acquisition of the headphone and music streaming services company, Bloomberg cited a person with knowledge of the restructuring as saying.



The job cuts will mainly hit human resources, finance and other departments with significant overlap between the two, the news agency reported.



Apple's largest acquisition in decades, announced in May, lands the iPhone maker a fast-growing music subscription business, executives like Jimmy Iovine with strong ties to the recording industry, and a line of premium headphones.



(Reporting by San Francisco newsroom)





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NEW TECHNOLOGY: Facebook mobile app to offer free, limited Internet in Zambia

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook Inc is launching a mobile app that gives users in Zambia free access to a handful of online services on mobile phones, broadening an effort to boost Internet usage in underdeveloped countries.



The Internet.org app will offer, in partnership with wireless operator Airtel , more than a dozen services including online encyclopedia Wikipedia, websites devoted to weather, job listings and health information, as well as Facebook's own social network and messaging service.



The app will be available in additional countries over the coming months and years, Guy Rosen, product management director for Facebook's Internet.org effort said on Wednesday.



Facebook will not pay Airtel for the bandwidth, Rosen said, but Airtel will benefit as users who are exposed to Internet services eventually decide to pay for broader, unrestricted access.



Access to the information on the app's included services is free, but links that lead to information on other websites will require that users pay wireless data charges. The free version of Facebook in the app does not allow for the video playback.



Facebook has partnered with more than 150 wireless providers over the past four years to offer free or discounted access to its social network, but the new app in Zambia marks the first time the company has added Web services beyond its own social network to the menu of free services.



The move comes as Facebook steps up investments in its Internet.org project, which seeks to connect the "next 5 billion" users to the Internet, many of whom lives in places like Africa and India. In March Facebook announced plans to use drones and satellites to deliver Internet connectivity to people in certain parts of the world.



The initiative has the potential to boost the size of Facebook's audience, which currently totals 1.32 billion monthly users.



(Reporting by Alexei Oreskovic; Editing by Cynthia Osterman)





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TECHNOLOGY Microsoft board adds mobile savvy with Stanton

SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp named wireless industry pioneer John Stanton to its board on Wednesday, adding a director with experience in the mobile sector it has struggled to crack.



The move to appoint Stanton, 58, who until last year was the chairman of wireless broadband company Clearwire Corp, comes six months into the leadership of new Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, whose motto for the company is "mobile-first, cloud-first", veering away from its historical strength in PC software.



Investors have applauded Nadella's forward-looking stance, but still have concerns about the $7.2 billion purchase this year of Nokia's handset business, which thrust Microsoft directly into the phone market, but has yet to deliver results with only about 4 percent of smartphones globally running Windows software.



Two weeks ago, Nadella announced 18,000 job cuts at Microsoft, with most coming from the phone business it acquired from Nokia.



"John's insights into mobility around the globe and his expertise in working with organizations as CEO and as a board member will be invaluable as we transform Microsoft for growth and leadership in the mobile-first, cloud-first world," said Nadella in a statement.



In the 1980s, Stanton was a senior executive at McCaw Cellular, which led the way in the nascent wireless industry, later becoming part of AT&T. Between 1995 and 2003, he led VoiceStream Wireless, which was bought by Deutsche Telekom and later renamed T-Mobile USA. He went on to become a director and then chairman at Clearwire from 2008 to 2013.



Microsoft now has 11 board members, including former CEOs Steve Ballmer and Bill Gates. Gates stepped down as chairman earlier this year to be replaced by lead independent director John Thompson. In March, the company's board added Mason Morfit, a president of activist investor ValueAct Capital, which has been skeptical of Microsoft's forays into the hardware market.



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TECHNOLOGY U.S. cellphone users frequent victims of 'cramming': Senate study

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. mobile phone users have likely paid hundreds of millions of dollars in unauthorized charges "crammed" onto their bills, according to a report released by the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday to coincide with a hearing on the topic.

"Scammers figured out a way to beat the system," Senator Richard Blumenthal, a Connecticut Democrat, said at the hearing. "They have been absolutely relentless in doing so."

The cramming often originates with small companies that provide celebrity gossip, ring tones or similar services.

But the money is collected by cellphone providers, including Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile US Inc or Sprint, owned by SoftBank Corp, which typically keep 30 to 40 percent of the revenue, the staff report found.

"Some carrier policies allowed vendors to continue billing consumers even when the vendors had several months of consecutively high consumer refund rates – and documents obtained by the committee indicate this practice occurred despite vendor refund rates that at times topped 50 percent of monthly revenues," the report found.

Speaking at the hearing for the carriers, Michael Altschul of CTIA - the Wireless Association, said that companies agreed that putting unauthorized charges on wireless bills was "wrong and simply not acceptable."

He said carriers had also been "victimized by fraudsters who crafted elaborate schemes to defeat the industry's self-regulation and third-partying monitoring."

In November, AT&T Mobility, Sprint, T-Mobile US and Verizon said they would stop billing for a certain type of charge, premium SMS messages.

Vermont Attorney General Bill Sorrell, who led the states' push against the practice, said that decision made a difference. "Complaints to us have fallen off a cliff," Sorrell said.

Even so, another form of billing, direct carrier billing, was on the rise, said FTC Commissioner Terrell McSweeny.

McSweeny urged the companies to institute basic protections for consumers to prevent abuse of this type of billing, such as cutting off companies with high complaint rates and spelling out on wireless bills exactly what consumers are paying for.

In early July, a federal court in California shut down six companies accused of cramming more than $100 million in unauthorized charges on consumers' cellphone bills, according to the FTC.

The FTC also filed a complaint against T-Mobile, the fourth-largest U.S. wireless carrier, on July 1 accusing the company of charging customers for subscriptions to services, like flirting tips, which they never requested. It is asking the company to refund the unauthorized charges.

T-Mobile CEO John Legere said that the FTC had "sensationalized" the problem.

In statements, both Sprint and AT&T said they take seriously the problem of cramming seriously. Both also said that they refunded money to customers who had been cramming victims.

For the full Commerce Committee report see: http://tinyurl.com/lmwffv2

(Reporting by Diane Bartz; Editing by Ros Krasny, Dan Grebler and Bernard Orr)



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