Job Vacancy at The Nigerian Bottling Company Ltd

Coca-Cola first arrived in Nigeria in 1951. That same year, the Nigerian Bottling Company Ltd (NBC) was incorporated to bottle and sell carbonated non-alcoholic beverages. NBC has the sole franchise to bottle Coca-Cola products in Nigeria.
The Nigerian Bottling Company Ltd is one of the biggest companies in the non-alcoholic beverage industry in the country and is the sole franchise bottler of The Coca-Cola Company in Nigeria.
Our company serves approximately 160 million people by producing and distributing a unique portfolio of quality brands, bringing passion to marketplace implementation, and demonstrating leadership in corporate social responsibility.

Job Title: Plant Manager
Location: Lagos

Job Details    
The Plant Manager reports to the Regional Manufacturing Director and fulfills the production plans for the Company’s products to the highest quality standards at optimal cost.

Other key responsibilities of the role are:

• Develops plans for infrastructure, capacity and resources needed to fulfill the demands of product.


• Drives continuous improvement of processes, productivity and efficiency in the plant.


• Establishes, monitors and reinforces control across the whole plant related to Production, Quality Assurance, Maintenance and H&S


• Ensures adherence to Food and Beverage Legislation, TCCC Standards, ISO certification, Good Manufacturing Practices and other internal and external regulatory compliance ·


• Adapts local and corporate practices and procedures and supervises their implementation and administration in the plant ·


• Develops business plans providing productivity improvement and stretchy targets for cost efficiency ·


• Actively participates and ensures the implementation of various infrastructure or process optimization projects in the plant.


• Is fully aware and implements IMCR management routines and procedures


• Ensures optimal spare parts inventory management


• Implements and provides disciplined monitoring and reporting regarding the implementation of labor legislation, certification standards, CC Hellenic/TCCC CSR Practices and international agreements ·


• Prepares, presents and interprets Manufacturing KBI’s, makes recommendations which result in increased productivity and efficiency; reduces cost and improves customer satisfaction while following production plans ·


• Ensures the achievement of the targets for the organization by optimal usage of labor, materials and capital investments ·


• Ensures that his/her team completes projects within the deadlines to provide the planned capacity to meet the sales demand ·


• Analyses cost center variances and investigates ways to improve cost performance ·


• Effectively applies business performance review (EATB) management routine ·


• Ensures budget delivery ·


• Understands and controls main cost drivers in Manufacturing ·


• Ensures property and loss prevention ·


• Builds team’s capabilities through implementation of training and development programs ·


• Develops unit capabilities to achieve maximum utilization of technology and equipment.


• Effectively applies approved selection and development tools for recruitment and development of managers · Provides feedback to team members for better performance and develops successors·


• Coaches his/her direct reports on leadership matters ·


• Manufacturing strategy is communicated, understood and accepted by all unit members ·


• As a result of effective performance management programs, all first-line managers deliver full performance ·


• Leads processes, systems and people side of all change initiatives in the plant ·


• Sets stretching but achievable objectives for all people in the unit ·


• Addresses poor performers quickly at all levels ·


• Engagement plan implementation leads to constant Engagement index improvement ·


•  Lives and promotes company values and culture, and helps employees to understand and embrace them ·


• Regularly updates team members on company processes, changes and initiatives · Performance management systems are implemented with discipline ·


• Establishes and maintains productive relationships with team, internal customers, peers, institutions, suppliers ·


• Builds productive relationships with the employee/ union representatives ·


• Builds and re-reinforces relationships with Planning, Warehouse, Quality and Engineering units, including boundary management routines and relationship building activities with other units in the plant · Builds relationship with professional associations, specialized universities ·


• Establishes and maintains productive relationships with the relevant government bodies ·


• Drives innovation by sourcing people for innovation projects ·


• Ensures continuous process improvement exploring Group and industry benchmark and employees input ·


• Listens to and encourages employee recommendations and implements the ones ] delivering value ·


• Learns and implements best practices from outside and shares own best practices within CC Hellenic ·


• Promotes process automation and use of technology across the whole organization ·


• Ensures health and safety of all employees in the plant ·


• Ensures CC Hellenic Environment Policy is strictly followed and environmental culture and mindset is speared across the unit, including setting of clear and stretchy environmental targets to reduce use of resources and energy ·


• Plays a leading role in implementing communication and actions which put the Quality First (product, behavior, communication, etc.) ·


• Ensures effective systems are in place to guarantee CC Hellenic/TCCC products and package quality Candidates must be willing to work in any of our twelve plants across the country. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

Education level    
University degree relevant to Manufacturing (engineering, food & beverage processing related)

Experience needed    
10 years

Desired candidate profile    

• University degree relevant to Manufacturing (engineering, food & beverage processing related) .


• 10 years working experience in the field of production management.


• 3-5 years people management responsibilities, In depth knowledge of a bottling organization: Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Environment, Engineering, Health & Safety


• Ability to make and communicate hard decisions and courage to stay the course.


• Understanding of financial impact of decisions .


• Ability to think tactically and strategically .


• Ability to think in terms of functional sustainability rather than short term wins .


• Ability to select and assess first-line managers .


• Coaching direct reports and mentoring others .


• Ability to empower managers .


• Ability to translate function strategy into unit/section’s plan.


• Ability to lead and manage change.


• Ability to set standards for management performance.


• High integrity . Articulate communicator and effective listener .


• Ability to adapt leadership style appropriately .


• Ability to build relationships to improve results .


• Ability to understand what drives peers in other functions.


• Knowledge of the contributions of all functions.


• Open minded and willing to experiment and try new things

 

 

Application Deadline
26th October,2016

 

Method of Application
Interested and qualified should click below to apply online

Job Vacancy at The Nigerian Bottling Company Ltd

Career Opportunity at The Nigerian Bottling Company

The Nigerian Bottling Company Ltd is one of the biggest companies in the non-alcoholic beverage industry in the country and is the sole franchise bottler of The Coca-Cola Company in Nigeria.

Our company serves approximately 160 million people by producing and distributing a unique portfolio of quality brands, bringing passion to marketplace implementation, and demonstrating leadership in corporate social responsibility.

Job Title: Commercial Manager
Location: Nigeria

Job Details
The Commercial Manager reports to the Region Sales Director.The desired candidate will lead the commercial team in assigned territory in developing and managing sales strategies in order to achieve their business targets and establishing the business as a leader in the Market.

Key responsibilities of the role include;

• Provision of necessary tools and conducive environment for direct reports for effective and efficient job performance.


• Supervises the preparation and management of budgets of assigned territories to ensure that all resources are used in the most effective and efficient manner possible.


• Develops and implements comprehensive plans to ensure market share and category growth.


• Ensures market execution according to the Company standards in assigned Commercial Territory.


• Implements agreed Commercial strategy.


• Ensures that country plans are built to achieve set performance targets in assigned Commercial Territory.


• Complies with Data Protection policy, and Audit requirements.


• Contributes to long-terms plans for the country as well as for the assigned Commercial Territory’s development.


• Ensures BP commitments onvenue, cost (OPEX) and headcount are delivered to support long term sustainability.


• Supervises management of customers’ credit accounts per the company’s procedures.


• Ensures company’s assets are effectively planned, allocated and used.


• Ensures Establishment and implementation of correct sales & delivery system to meet customer service expectations and cost performance.


• Manages performances & development of reports (Area Sales Managers and Distributor Development managers).


• Identifies talents and ensuresies talents and ensures their development through plans in place as well as being implemented.


• Transfers knowledge and expertise to others within the organization.


• Ensures succession planning is in place for all levels in commercial team in assigned Commercial Territory.


• Sets personal example for development through continuous learning and openness to feedback.


• Functional strategy communicated, understood and accepted by reports.


• Lives corporate values and Code of Business Conduct.


• Addresses poor performance quickly and reward exceptional performance.


• Establishes a working environment with clear roles and accountability for all.


• Builds strong working relationships with other functions to ensure deployment of win-win solutions.


• Provides a high level of customer relations and service.


• Continually improves processes and exploits growth opportunities that will bring better results and lower cost.


• Learns and implements best practices from other CC Hellenic countries and shares own best practices within CC Hellenic.


• Develops and ensures implementation of Promotional programs *Desired candidate should be willing to work in any of NBC’s commercial territories across the country.


• Only candidates who meet the advertised criteria will be shortlisted an contacted


• Education level     University Degree ideally business related (ie Sales, Marketing, etc) .


• MBA qualification would be an added advantage

Experience needed     8

Desired candidate profile    

Experience:

• University Degree ideally business related (i.e Sales, Marketing, etc); good command of English will be considered as additional asset


• Minimum 6 years of proven operational track record in Sales/ Commercial


• Minimum 4 years of managerial experience, preferably in a large manufacturing companies


• Personal Attributes:


• Customer-Centric oriented; Listens actively and challenges processes and structures; Open to ideas and improvements submitted by customers and others.

Key Skills:

• Ability to manage through several layers


• Ability to read and interpret market data and competitive response


• Ability to make and communicate hard decisions and courage to stay the course


• Deep business understanding.

Supporting Skills:

• Ability to think in terms of functional sustainability rather than short term wins


• Business planning


• Ability to think in terms of profitability and sustainability rather than functional capability


• Contingency planning


• Ability to think tactically and strategically


• Ability to set standards for management/ business performance


• Communication and interpersonal skills

Negotiation Skills

• Effective Presentations Skills


• Emotional maturity, integrityAbility to lead and manage change


• Good project management skills Knowledge:


• Sound Sales/ Commercial related operational knowledge, complete value-chain/ system knowledge including TCCC


• MS Word/ Excel/ Power Point user

 

 

Application Deadline
12th October,2016

 

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should click below to apply online

Career Opportunity at The Nigerian Bottling Company

Nigerian Bottling Company recruits a Commercial Manager

The Nigerian Bottling Company Limited is one of the biggest companies in the non-alcoholic beverage industry in the country and is the sole franchise bottler of The Coca-Cola Company in Nigeria. Our company serves approximately 160 million people by producing and distributing a unique portfolio of quality brands, bringing passion to marketplace implementation, and demonstrating leadership in corporate social responsibility.

Job Title: Commercial Manager

Job Reference: CM/10/2016

Department: Commercial

Description 

• The Commercial Manager reports to the Region Sales Director.The desired candidate will lead the commercial team in assigned territory in developing and managing sales strategies in order to achieve their business targets and establishing the business as a leader in the Market. Key responsibilities of the role include;


• Provision of necessary tools and conducive environment for direct reports for effective and efficient job performance.


• Supervises the preparation and management of budgets of assigned territories to ensure that all resources are used in the most effective and efficient manner possible.


• Supervises management of customers’ credit accounts per the company’s procedures.


• Ensures company’s assets are effectively planned, allocated and used.


• Ensures Establishment and implementation of correct sales & delivery system to meet customer service expectations and cost performance.


• Manages performances & development of reports (Area Sales Managers and Distributor Development managers).


• Identifies talents and enuresis talents and ensures their development through plans in place as well as being implemented.


• Establishes a working environment with clear roles and accountability for all.


• Builds strong working relationships with other functions to ensure deployment of win-win solutions.


• Provides a high level of customer relations and service.


• Continually improves processes and exploits growth opportunities that will bring better results and lower cost.


• Learns and implements best practices from other CC Hellenic countries and shares own best practices within CC Hellenic.


• Develops and ensures implementation of Promotional programs


• Desired candidate should be willing to work in any of NBC’s commercial territories across the country. 


• Develops and implements comprehensive plans to ensure market share and category growth.


• Ensures market execution according to the Company standards in assigned Commercial Territory.


• Implements agreed Commercial strategy.


• Ensures that country plans are built to achieve set performance targets in assigned Commercial Territory.


• Complies with Data Protection policy, and Audit requirements.


• Contributes to long-terms plans for the country as well as for the assigned Commercial Territory’s development.


• Ensures BP commitments on venue, cost (OPEX) and headcount are delivered to support long term sustainability.


• Transfers knowledge and expertise to others within the organization.


• Ensures succession planning is in place for all levels in commercial team in assigned Commercial Territory.


• Sets personal example for development through continuous learning and openness to feedback.


• Fnctional strategy communicated, understood and accepted by reports.


• Lives corporate values and Code of Business Conduct.


• Addresses poor performance quickly and reward exceptional performance.

Educational Qualification and Experience:

• University Degree ideally Business related (i.e Sales, Marketing, etc); good command of English will be considered as additional asset


• Listens actively and challenges processes and structures;


• Open to ideas and improvements submitted by customers and others.


• Minimum 6 years of proven operational track record in Sales/ Commercial


• Minimum 4 years of managerial experience, preferably in a large manufacturing companies – Personal Attributes: Customer- Centric oriented;

 Skills 

• Ability to manage through several layers


• Ability to make and communicate hard decisions and courage to stay the course


• Deep business understanding.


• Ability to read and interpret market data and competitive response

Supporting Skills:

• Ability to think in terms of functional sustainability rather than short term wins


• Business planning


• Communication and interpersonal skills


• Negotiation Skills


• Effective Presentations Skills


• Emotional maturity, integrity


• Ability to lead and manage change


• Good project management skills


• Ability to think in terms of profitability and sustainability rather than functional capability


• Contingency planning


• Ability to think tactically and strategically


• Ability to set standards for management/ business performance

Knowledge: 

• Sound Sales/ Commercial related operational knowledge, complete value-chain/ system knowledge including TCCC – MS Word/ Excel/ Power Point user

Location: Nigeria

Closing Date: 
12th October, 2016.

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Nigerian Bottling Company recruits a Commercial Manager

Career Opportunity at The Coca-Cola Company, Tuesday 4, October 2016

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is the world’s largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands.

At The Coca-Cola Company you can cultivate your career in a challenging and dynamic environment. We are the largest manufacturer and distributor of nonalcoholic drinks in the world-selling more than 1 billion drinks a day. Unlock your full potential with a future-focused company that is known and respected throughout the world.

We recruiting to fill the position below:


MOBILITY CONSULTANT, AFRICA

Job ID: 37115

Location: Nigeria

Job Type: Full Time

JOB SUMMARY

The Mobility Consultant role is designed to serve as the one point of contact for all business mobility needs with a regional focus across – NAG, LAG, Eurasia, Africa, Europe, Pacific or BIG.

These roles have an understanding of the talent management strategy for the Company and ensures that we align talent strategy with the mobility packages we offer, as well as primary responsibility for the due diligence process for mobile assignments. In addition, the key responsibilities for this position include the preparation and/or review of related cost projections, assignee illustrations and LOU’s for each assignment to ensure quality, consistency and compliance with the Global Mobility policy.

The expectation for a Global Consultant is to provide mobility process business support from consulting with hiring managers in planning for a global assignment, to executing the assignment documentation and ensuring the supporting data is captured accurately and delivered to all downstream processes that need those results, and serving as the point of contact for business based issues or exception requests from assignees that are supported by the business.

KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Function Specific Activities:

Develop recommendations for international assignees’ employment, compensation packages and relocation through consultation with managers to understand the purpose and long-term implications for the business and the associate on the assignment.  Coordinate the cost projections, package arrangements, total compensation and relocation budget.

Engages subject matter expertise (e.g. Tax, Benefits) as appropriate to address needs of individual global assignments.  Ensure all supporting data is accurately captured and delivered to all downstream processes that need those results.  (LOUs, Payroll, CAF, Tax Delivery). Responsible for meeting critical metrics for the business and that LOUs are delivered timely and accurately. 50%

Act as the one point of contact for managers on mobility policies, plans, programs, practices, processes, and tools (e.g., LOUs documenting compensation, benefits, allowances, services) to ensure understanding of the process, policies and packages.  Provide strategic information and insights on mobility population to business as required. 30%

Evaluate individual mobile employee issues that require special handling and recommend appropriate resolutions including policy exceptions (e.g., stock options, benefits) for business approval. 10%

Implement employment arrangements to facilitate the global mobility of associates throughout the system to and from bottlers, joint ventures, and other operations. 10%

Organization Impact/ Influence:

BUs within a group.  Negotiation, influencing and analytical skills are key as is the ability to build and maintain relationships across all levels

Related Job Requirements/ Qualifications

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Drives Innovative Business Improvements:  Continuous Improvement Mindset and willingness to change.

Balances Immediate and Long-Term Priorities:  Meets critical objectives whilst considering the impact on those activities on longer term goals; translates strategic direction into personal actions / plan.

Delivers Results: Takes accountability, ensuring productive, efficient executions against priorities; sets ambitious yet realistic goals and removes obstacles to ensure high quality results. Analytical problem solver, customer service orientation, effective communication and negotiation

Imports and Exports Good Ideas:  Shares and adopts ideas in and outside the Company; leverages insights to inform actions or gain support.

Develops and inspires others:  Set and achieves goals.  Customer focused and action orientated

Lives the Values: Demonstrated the values of The Coca-Cola Company through words, actions and by example; fosters an environment that reflects the values of the company. Collaborative in approach.

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:

Communication: Develops open, effective communication practices across the organization to improve individual and business achievement and performance i.e. demonstrates effectiveness in written and verbal communication.

Develops and reinforces clear, consistent key messages. Seeks input from key stakeholder audiences.  Shares information openly and honestly and facilitates dialogue.  Incorporate research into planning decisions.

Consulting: helps customers solve business problems through diagnostic thinking, effective questions and creative thinking.  Manages expectations and builds strong collaborative win-win relationships with partners to deliver key goals i.e. gathers appropriate information through skilful questioning and listening.

Helps customers identify the right solutions to business problems and change management challenges.  Contracts specific deliverables and deadlines with internal clients, based on effective diagnostic studies.  Manages client expectations effectively

Customer Focus: Focuses on understanding the requirements of customers.

Builds and maintains effective relationships with customers by gaining their trust and respect and by leading customers to new insights and perspectives i.e. collaborates with the customer to identify and maintain focus on their needs.  Delivers on all commitments in a timely manner.

Monitors customer satisfaction; ensures the ‘voice of customer’ is understood by the HR team. Gains respect of customers through consistently engaging them around relevant issues and meeting commitments

Measurement & Evaluation: knowledge of measurement and evaluations methodology and ability to design measurement and evaluation systems that monitor the impact tools, processes or interventions have on people performance

Needs Assessment: Knowledge of procedures used to assess information needs; includes ability to assess information needs and evaluate effectiveness against KO standards

Vendor management: The ability to evaluate and ensure that vendor performance meets or exceeds defined performance standards and adheres to overall company policies and procedures

Experience (5-7 Years):

Full End to End lifecycle management of international assignees gained in a complex international corporate environment over a number of years; or

Exposure to mobility possibly gained through partnership in a deep technical role with extensive knowledge in one or more of the following areas:

Mobility

Tax

Payroll

Reward systems

International Benefits Consulting

Talent Management

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources/Social Sciences, Finance or a related field or equivalent related work experience

Cultural Diversity:

Business Level English language oral and written communication fluency essential. Second language desirable.

Cross Cultural Sensitivity.

Analysis:

Cost projections, due diligence of assignment set up, analysis of Expat moves against Talent data to see impact, loss rate etc, vendor performance

Judgement and Decision Making

Differentiating Skills:

Being able to effectively build relationships and influence senior level managers and vendors

Excellent listening and communication skills (both verbal and written)

Ability to deliver exceptional customer service

Ability to work under stress and tight deadlines

Being a change agent.-ability to live with and manage ambiguity.

Curiosity and continuous learning mindset

Continuous networking with colleagues and clients.

Focus on timely and consistent execution

Ability to work in a virtual working environment, fully utilising technology and communication tools

Effective at contracting and consulting with clients and HR colleagues

Project management skills

Process improvement mindset and delivery

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Office Based Working Environment -Health and Safety requirements must be observed and applied.

Travel Requirements:

10% within Groups and for Corporate meetings.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

DUE DATE: 14 October, 2016

Career Opportunity at The Coca-Cola Company, Tuesday 4, October 2016

Latest Vacancy at The Nigerian Bottling Company, Tuesday 4, October 2016

The Nigerian Bottling Company Ltd is one of the biggest companies in the non-alcoholic beverage industry in the country and is the sole franchise bottler of The Coca-Cola Company in Nigeria.

Our company serves approximately 160 million people by producing and distributing a unique portfolio of quality brands, bringing passion to marketplace implementation, and demonstrating leadership in corporate social responsibility.

COMMERCIAL MANAGER

Job Reference     CM/10/2016

Job role     Commercial Manager

Functional areas     Commercial (Sales)

Department     Commercial

JOB DETAILS   

The Commercial Manager reports to the Region Sales Director.The desired candidate will lead the commercial team in assigned territory in developing and managing sales strategies in order to achieve their business targets and establishing the business as a leader in the Market.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE INCLUDE;

Provision of necessary tools and conducive environment for direct reports for effective and efficient job performance.

Supervises the preparation and management of budgets of assigned territories to ensure that all resources are used in the most effective and efficient manner possible.

Develops and implements comprehensive plans to ensure market share and category growth.

Ensures market execution according to the Company standards in assigned Commercial Territory.

Implements agreed Commercial strategy.

Ensures that country plans are built to achieve set performance targets in assigned Commercial Territory.

Complies with Data Protection policy, and Audit requirements.

Contributes to long-terms plans for the country as well as for the assigned Commercial Territory’s development.

Ensures BP commitments onvenue, cost (OPEX) and headcount are delivered to support long term sustainability.

Supervises management of customers’ credit accounts per the company’s procedures.

Ensures company’s assets are effectively planned, allocated and used.

Ensures Establishment and implementation of correct sales & delivery system to meet customer service expectations and cost performance.

Manages performances & development of reports (Area Sales Managers and Distributor Development managers).

Identifies talents and ensuresies talents and ensures their development through plans in place as well as being implemented.

Transfers knowledge and expertise to others within the organization.

Ensures succession planning is in place for all levels in commercial team in assigned Commercial Territory.

Sets personal example for development through continuous learning and openness to feedback.

Functional strategy communicated, understood and accepted by reports.

Lives corporate values and Code of Business Conduct.

Addresses poor performance quickly and reward exceptional performance.

Establishes a working environment with clear roles and accountability for all.

Builds strong working relationships with other functions to ensure deployment of win-win solutions.

Provides a high level of customer relations and service.

Continually improves processes and exploits growth opportunities that will bring better results and lower cost.

Learns and implements best practices from other CC Hellenic countries and shares own best practices within CC Hellenic.

Develops and ensures implementation of Promotional programs *Desired candidate should be willing to work in any of NBC’s commercial territories across the country.

Only candidates who meet the advertised criteria will be shortlisted an contacted

Education level     University Degree ideally business related (ie Sales, Marketing, etc) .

MBA qualification would be an added advantage

Experience needed     8

DESIRED CANDIDATE PROFILE

Experience:

University Degree ideally business related (i.e Sales, Marketing, etc); good command of English will be considered as additional asset

Minimum 6 years of proven operational track record in Sales/ Commercial

Minimum 4 years of managerial experience, preferably in a large manufacturing companies

Personal Attributes:

Customer-Centric oriented; Listens actively and challenges processes and structures; Open to ideas and improvements submitted by customers and others.

KEY SKILLS:

Ability to manage through several layers

Ability to read and interpret market data and competitive response

Ability to make and communicate hard decisions and courage to stay the course

Deep business understanding.

Supporting Skills:

Ability to think in terms of functional sustainability rather than short term wins

Business planning

Ability to think in terms of profitability and sustainability rather than functional capability

Contingency planning

Ability to think tactically and strategically

Ability to set standards for management/ business performance

Communication and interpersonal skills

Negotiation Skills

Effective Presentations Skills

Emotional maturity, integrityAbility to lead and manage change

Good project management skills Knowledge:

Sound Sales/ Commercial related operational knowledge, complete value-chain/ system knowledge including TCCC

MS Word/ Excel/ Power Point user

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

DUE DATE: 12 October, 2016

Latest Vacancy at The Nigerian Bottling Company, Tuesday 4, October 2016

Career Opportunity at Coca-Cola

Everyone knows Coca-Cola. It’s the best-known product in the world. We’ve been making it since 1886 and it still tastes the same.

As a business, The Coca-Cola Company is constantly evolving – we develop new products, acquire great brands and pioneer new ways of doing things. We sell four of the world’s top five non-alcoholic sparkling drinks (Coke, Coke light, Sprite and Fanta) and 3,600+ products in over 200 countries, including water, juices, energy drinks, and even tea and coffee. Altogether, that adds up to more than 1.9 billion drinks around the globe every day.

In Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), we are located in 60 countries and organized as six business units: Central and Eastern Europe (CEE); Western Europe (WEBU); Turkey, Caucasus and Central Asia (TCCA); Middle East and North Africa (MENA); West Africa (WABU); and South and East Africa (SEABU). These six strong business units allow us to operate at scale while ensuring flawless delivery through local market operations working closely with our bottling partners who manufacture, package and distribute our soft drinks.

Job Title: Human Resources Coordinator for West Africa
Location: Lagos

TRAVEL REQUIRED: 25%

RELOCATION PROVIDED: No

JOB ID: 37594

Position Overview

As Human Resources Coordinator for West Africa (HRC WABU) you will be responsible for managing all local HR related processes which are not already provided out of our Global Business Services (GBS) HR Hub in Warsaw, Poland. You will support on the local level the regional GBS HR organization in areas like employee records management, learning, training and mobility administration support, and therefore interfacing with internal and external GBS HR key stakeholders delivering excellent and seamless HR service delivery.

In this position you will report to the EMEA HR Services Supervisor based in Warsaw, Poland.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining and reviewing employee and HR personnel files and archives, in line with local laws and requirements, either personally (in Egypt), or remotely (in North East Africa).


• Coordinate wet signatures obtaining for contracts and forms for in-scope countries against chart of authority as advised by GBS and vendors, copying documentation and filing.


• End-to-end coordination and handling of non-employee resources through service providers (hires, renewals, terminations, addressing contingent workers issues) and activities connected with this, in line with internal policies and procedures.


• End-to-end coordination of Interns (approvals, identification, on-boarding, compensation and benefits, off-boarding).


• Provide local language support in terms of translation, local language letters and documents preparation.


• Purchase Orders (PO) and Procurement end to end ownership of HR related activities (including but not limited to: Benefits Providers, Trainings, non-employee resources etc.).


• Support HR analytics and reporting requests, and coordinate with GBS HR Analytics team as required for more complex analytics requests.


• Complete HR related ad hoc tasks as necessary under personnel administration.


• Support with keeping HR data updated and accurate in line with on the ground changes; coordinate with Line Managers and GBS HR Helpdesk (KO HR Help) on updating HR data.


• Support Mobility Administration by providing forms in local language to assignees and support local work permits process.


• Responsible for document preparation and formatting of specific reporting requirements in local language for Works Council  and Employee Forums, for preparing meeting minutes, and for obtaining monthly reports required for Works Council meetings from Reporting team.


• Support with local HR projects and ad hoc initiatives as needed.


• Support GBS HR Operations in the local implementation of HR services and operations as needed (including but not limited to: Learning & Development support linked to local trainings and HR events, local HR communications etc.).


• Support Local initiatives such as MyHealth, MyLife, Work-life balance initiatives, Employer of Choice support (prepare and coordinate all necessary materials and information for certifications, participation in ranking), etc.

What you can expect

• Unique development opportunity in the field of HR in one of the most recognizable global brands.


• A unique chance to be a part of a truly international HR team.


• Participation in projects with strategic importance for our Global Business Services organization.


• A chance to perform tasks independently, lead small HR related projects and present your own ideas.


• Employment contract for an indefinite period with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

What you need to be successful

As HR Coordinator in Lagos you will work with many different stakeholders (internal and external) on a daily basis. Thus, you will need to be culturally aware, comfortable in a virtual working environment, as well as display excellent communication skills, a customer service and problem solving mindset and a persistent follow-up approach on pending topics.

In addition, as most key tasks are highly sensitive, you should bring along a good sense of confidentiality. Many of the daily responsibilities are connected to legal requirements, thus you should be savvy in local labor law as relevant for your role to be successful.

As this position requires coordinating various topics, often at the same time, you need to be able to organize your task independently, manage your time well and prioritize according to business needs. Strong analytical skills will help you to identify business needs and relevancy. If on top of that you have a background in Human Resources and bring 2-3 years of experience, ideally gained in an international environment and/or matrix organization, you´re just the one we´re looking for.

Qualifications at a glance

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources/Social Science or Business Administration/Finance. Alternatively related field of studies or equivalent related work experience. Diploma in the field of Human Resources.


• Minimum 2-3 years of experience


• Files Management


• Using specialized databases as SAP, Intranet, SharePoint


• Excellent Organization and planning


• Excellent Communicator


• Ability and initiative to work and perform


• Customer Focus


• Business Etiquette


• Curiosity and continuous learning mindset

Leadership Behaviors

• Drive Innovation


• Collaborate with System, Customers and Key Stakeholders


• Act Like an Owner


• Inspire Others


• Develop Self and Others

 

Application Deadline
Not Specified

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should  click below to apply

Career Opportunity at Coca-Cola

Career Opportunity at The Nigerian Bottling Company, Friday 23, September 2016

The Nigerian Bottling Company – Coca-Cola first arrived in Nigeria in 1951. That same year, the Nigerian Bottling Company Ltd (NBC) was incorporated to bottle and sell carbonated non-alcoholic beverages. NBC has the sole franchise to bottle Coca-Cola products in Nigeria.

The Nigerian Bottling Company Ltd is one of the biggest companies in the non-alcoholic beverage industry in the country and is the sole franchise bottler of The Coca-Cola Company in Nigeria.

Our company serves approximately 160 million people by producing and distributing a unique portfolio of quality brands, bringing passion to marketplace implementation, and demonstrating leadership in corporate social responsibility.

SUPPLY CHAIN FINANCE ANALYST

Job Reference     SCFA/09/2016

Job role     Supply Chain Finance Analyst

Functional areas     Finance

Department     Finance

JOB DETAILS   

The Supply Chain Finance Analyst reports to Manufacturing Finance Manager/Logistics Finance Manager/Cost Ac, OH, OPEX & CDO Finance ManagerThe job holder is responsible for ensuring that financial data are accurate and reliable and routine reports are timely prepared, all variances are determined on time and explained in order to provide support with process improvements and decision making

Other key responsibilities of the role include;

Own and Manage the information required for Supply Chain Overheads (Production + Logistics), verifying results and preparing reports, statements and submissions

Prepare accurate and timely reports related to Production & Logistics Overheads:

Perform the following assigned daily activities :

Daily Cost center and cost element coding review to reduce the incidence of frequent reclassification journals

Review all Raw materials usage variances in production to reveal huge variances for explanation

Review to ensure spares parts are not directly posted to general cost centers instead of internal orders

Review of postings to line specific cost centers in to ensure direct postings are not made to them;

Execute the order reports for PM, Vehicle and CAM and review the reasonableness of postings by maintenance planners and storekeepers

Review of PM and CAM orders for input of activity quantities Hours

Review of Petty cash document for completeness

Daily tracking of vendors bills in database/Cost Control via daily tracking and monitoring

Approval of all assets movements to other locations/plants

Perform the following assigned weekly activities :

Review all RMs usage variances to ensure all posted variances are allocated to produced goods

Check and ensure correction of all error logs of production execution orders

Review the settlement rules per order for correction and update

Business Loss highlights Review with other plant management team with agreed action plan

Every Monday Plant performance tracker to Head Office SC finance with evidence of review with the plant management team every Monday Generation of production reports

Volume, Yield, Breakages etccompare with standard and escalate as appropriate

Monthly payroll approvals Overtime, shift allowance and staff deduction

Communicate with the plant management team (Production + Logistics) for any updates that may affect financial results

Provide Risks and Opportunities to Finance after meeting with the plant management team

Provide inputs for Annual Business Plan and Rolling Estimate

Ensure adherence to company policy on annual vacation management

Strong participation In the monthly Rolling Estimate and Annual Business Plan (ABP) processWork closely with Production & Logistics departments

Prepare and share routine reports:

Weekly Energy cost tracking using cost driver report Provide variance analysis in terms of Price, Volume and Mix (usage);

Daily review of postings to cost centers for abnormally large amounts3)Weekly issuance of debt notes to HO for breakages & AGO used by third parties for deduction from their bills

Lead weekly expense review(MES), correction and analysis of balances therein with other plant management team

Ensure weekly generation of VMS consumption GRNAnd ensure appropriate GRN reference number and PO number are indicated on the invoice before dispatch to HO

Weekly review of GIT report to ensure all in coming goods are captured via GRN

Weekly analysis and review of ‘Other Indirect material expense escalate negative trend and send report to HO SC finance

Daily tracking of sundry sales within the plant and depots

Sugar bags, empty drums, bad pallets, used nylon etc

Ensure the distribution of raw water balances to respective department in line with SAP processes and proceduresMonthly

Tracking provision for obsolete raw materials, finished goods, accidental breakages staff bad debt, etcMonthly report to HO SC finance

Lead the plant management in financial operation review before the SC leadership

Weekly review of plant financial variances to gain full understanding and drive change

Collate, verify, and review all monthly standard accruals before submission to head office

Lead the process of maintenance of a valid purchase order for raw water, AGO, PMS, and Natural Gas

Lead the process of monthly stock count, review, reconcile, obtain adequate explanation for stock differences and advise HO for booking

Monthly Coordination of plant Audit Committee report on remediation status to HO Internal Audit

Active participation in supply chain meetings/activities(Production & Logistics programmes )

Liaise with Production, Quality, Logistics, Engineering, other Finance Sub departments in order to ensure proper overheads accounting and explanation

Provide strong, clear financial input into project work and ad hoc requests for information

Get fully involved in implementing relevant SAP/GERS Change Management Actions

Attend all required training on SAP and develop self on SAP continuously in order to respond to business needs

Review current processes and design new/more efficient ways of utilizing current data to provide meaningful reports to senior management

Only candidates who meet the advertised criteria,will be shortlisted and contacted

Education level

Bachelor Degree or equivalent in Economics, Accounting, Finance, Business Adminsitration, related field or equivalent

Possession of ICAN or ACCA will be an advantage

Experience needed     7

DESIRED CANDIDATE PROFILE     

Bachelor Degree or equivalent in Economics, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, related field or equivalent

Possession of ICAN or ACCA will be an advantage

The job holder must be:

proactive, mature and results oriented

demonstrate professionalism, numerical and analytical skills, good inter-personal skills

have a strong knowledge of supply chain services and manufacturing operations to be able to carry out thorough review and analysis of data with a view to presenting value adding information to management

Job location     Port Harcourt

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

DUE DATE: 29 September, 2016

Career Opportunity at The Nigerian Bottling Company, Friday 23, September 2016

Engineering & Project Safety Managers at Nigerian Bottling Company Limited

The Nigerian Bottling Company Limited is one of the biggest companies in the non-alcoholic beverage industry in the country and is the sole franchise bottler of The Coca-Cola Company in Nigeria.

Our company serves approximately 160 million people by producing and distributing a unique portfolio of quality brands, bringing passion to marketplace implementation, and demonstrating leadership in corporate social responsibility.

Job Title: Engineering & Project Safety Manager

Job Description

• The Engineering & Projects Safety Manager reports to the Country Safety Manager.This position will be responsible for implementing and/or administering safety programs during the life of engineering/construction projects.


• Day to day, the engineering and projects safety manager will be involved in making sure safety design requirements of engineering and construction projects, equipment and machinery are met.


• The Key Responsibilities of the role are:


• Conducts compliance evaluations of equipment, structures, and work in progress to ensure that regulatory environmental, safety, and health standards of the company and all applicable codes are followed.


• Verifies and ensures that all field project activities are performed according to the Company safety policy, regulations, standards and procedures, promoting all preventive and corrective actions as required.


• Reviews projects safety management plans, method statements, construction drawings and risk assessments .


• Reviews plans and specifications for new machinery and equipment to make sure they meet safety requirements.


• Identify and correct potential hazards by inspecting facilities, machinery, and safety equipment.


• Guides engineers in how to incorporate safety requirements into the engineering project designs.


• Oversees safety issues during project development.


• Prepares and reviews technical reports, correspondence, and safety procedures.


• Promotes and encourages sustained implementation and continuous improvement of best safety practice, culture and performance.


• Checks that contractors perform their activities in accordance with all the safety applicable procedures, regulation and standards and contractual Safety requirements.


• Promoting all necessary action to ensure that the said procedures and regulations are observed.


• Organize, plan and participate in periodic safety walk-through, assessments,inspections and audits on site, prepare all the relevant reports, action plans, verify the follow up and the timely execution of the corrective action.


• Organize and participate in all relevant project sites safety meetings, prepares the relevant minutes of meetings (MOM), Lead weekly Safety meetings with contractors.


• Organize in case of work incidents/accidents a full investigation of the event, finalized to the identification and execution of corrective measures to avoid re-occurrence.


• Prepare and update the projects safety statistics, verify the performance versus the project and corporate safety objective, targets and performance indicators; propose recovery plan in case of mismatch.


• Prepare Safety training materials; procedures & processes for construction and Engineering Operations. .


• Participate in HAZOP, HAZID studies and JSA risk assessments to mitigate Safety risks.


• Prepare company and project documentations (Plans, procedures, risk assessments etc.) regarding Engineering and Construction Operations.


• Control, approve and audit of safety documentations of all contractors and their subcontractors.


• Organize general Safety auditing system for all contractors and their subcontractors.


• Organize and also execute site audits for all contractors and their subcontractors.


• Prepare audit reports and record open item to an action item list for tracking.


• Prepare Contractor evaluation reports.


• Prepare Safety checklists for Project sites & Engineering inspections.


• Prepare training matrix, procedure and materials for all project employees.


• Prepare monthly & weekly reports including KPIs for Contractors.


• Prepare Safety incentive system for the Project including subcontractors Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Qualification

• B.Sc. or HND in Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or other related fields.


• Desired candidate must be a member ISPON (Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria); Recognized Health & Safety qualification (OHSAS 18001 and NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health).


• Membership of any of the following bodies would also be an advantage; Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)/ National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)/ International Institute of Risk & Safety Management. (IIRSM)

Skills and Experience

• Safety/Engineering/ Construction/ Project Management experience (Minimum of 5 years) within a beverage/soft drinks or similar process manufacturing / Construction/ Engineering Company.


• In depth knowledge of key Health & Safety practices and associated legislative requirements at national level essential.


• Ability to investigate and identify root causes behind H&S issues/incidents and develop pragmatic options for resolution.


• Safety Management and Technical understanding


• Project Management skills:


• Able to review Designs, Specifications and Plans


• Good time management skills essential.


• Ability to organize and manage mixed ability teams in order to solve specific H&S related problems.


• Good awareness of organizational structures for effective ownership and management of Health& Safety; Job design; performance management.


• Audio/visual skills in presentation of information and training material are essential.


• Enthusiastic with the ability to drive and enforce standards and influence people.


• Ability to design and deliver training courses to different levels of Employees and Contractors.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop good relations at all levels both internally and externally.


• Post holder must be highly motivated and flexible in approach, with ability to prioritize, plan and implement his or her own work with little direct supervision.


• Excellent command of English language required – written and spoken.


• Willingness to travel within and outside the country.


• Good understanding of CAD/CAM Design application, MS Office Applications


• Experience working in high-stress environments and a proven ability to exercise judgment even in a crisis.

Location
Nigeria

Closing Date: 28th September, 2016.

APPLY HERE

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Engineering & Project Safety Managers at Nigerian Bottling Company Limited

Limited Job Recruitment at Nigerian Bottling Company [3 positions]

The Nigerian Bottling Company Limited is one of the biggest companies in the non-alcoholic beverage industry in the country and is the sole franchise bottler of The Coca-Cola Company in Nigeria.

Our company serves approximately 160 million people by producing and distributing a unique portfolio of quality brands, bringing passion to marketplace implementation, and demonstrating leadership in corporate social responsibility.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

Job Title: Engineering & Project Safety Manager
Location: Nigeria

Job Details

• The Engineering & Projects Safety Manager reports to the Country Safety Manager.This position will be responsible for implementing and/or administering safety programs during the life of engineering/construction projects.


• Day to day, the engineering and projects safety manager will be involved in making sure safety design requirements of engineering and construction projects, equipment and machinery are met.

The Key Responsibilities of the role are:

• Conducts compliance evaluations of equipment, structures, and work in progress to ensure that regulatory environmental, safety, and health standards of the company and all applicable codes are followed.


• Verifies and ensures that all field project activities are performed according to the Company safety policy, regulations, standards and procedures, promoting all preventive and corrective actions as required.


• Reviews projects safety management plans, method statements, construction drawings and risk assessments .


• Reviews plans and specifications for new machinery and equipment to make sure they meet safety requirements.


• Identify and correct potential hazards by inspecting facilities, machinery, and safety equipment.


• Guides engineers in how to incorporate safety requirements into the engineering project designs.


• Oversees safety issues during project development.


• Prepares and reviews technical reports, correspondence, and safety procedures.


• Promotes and encourages sustained implementation and continuous improvement of best safety practice, culture and performance.


• Checks that contractors perform their activities in accordance with all the safety applicable procedures, regulation and standards and contractual Safety requirements.


• Promoting all necessary action to ensure that the said procedures and regulations are observed.


• Organize, plan and participate in periodic safety walk-through, assessments,inspections and audits on site, prepare all the relevant reports, action plans, verify the follow up and the timely execution of the corrective action.


• Organize and participate in all relevant project sites safety meetings, prepares the relevant minutes of meetings (MOM), Lead weekly Safety meetings with contractors.


• Organize in case of work incidents/accidents a full investigation of the event, finalized to the identification and execution of corrective measures to avoid re-occurrence.


• Prepare and update the projects safety statistics, verify the performance versus the project and corporate safety objective, targets and performance indicators; propose recovery plan in case of mismatch.


• Prepare Safety training materials; procedures & processes for construction and Engineering Operations. .


• Participate in HAZOP, HAZID studies and JSA risk assessments to mitigate Safety risks.


• Prepare company and project documentations (Plans, procedures, risk assessments etc.) regarding Engineering and Construction Operations.


• Control, approve and audit of safety documentations of all contractors and their subcontractors.


• Organize general Safety auditing system for all contractors and their subcontractors.


• Organize and also execute site audits for all contractors and their subcontractors.


• Prepare audit reports and record open item to an action item list for tracking.


• Prepare Contractor evaluation reports.


• Prepare Safety checklists for Project sites & Engineering inspections.


• Prepare training matrix, procedure and materials for all project employees.


• Prepare monthly & weekly reports including KPIs for Contractors.


• Prepare Safety incentive system for the Project including subcontractors Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Desired Candidate Profile

• B.Sc. or HND in Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or other related fields.


• Desired candidate must be a member ISPON (Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria); Recognized Health & Safety qualification (OHSAS 18001 and NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health).


• Membership of any of the following bodies would also be an advantage; Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)/ National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)/ International Institute of Risk & Safety Management. (IIRSM)

Experience:

• Safety/Engineering/ Construction/ Project Management experience (Minimum of 5 years) within a beverage/soft drinks or similar process manufacturing / Construction/ Engineering Company.


• In depth knowledge of key Health & Safety practices and associated legislative requirements at national level essential.


• Ability to investigate and identify root causes behind H&S issues/incidents and develop pragmatic options for resolution.


• Safety Management and Technical understanding

Project Management skills:

• Able to review Designs, Specifications and Plans


• Good time management skills essential.


• Ability to organize and manage mixed ability teams in order to solve specific H&S related problems.


• Good awareness of organizational structures for effective ownership and management of Health& Safety; Job design; performance management.


• Audio/visual skills in presentation of information and training material are essential.


• Enthusiastic with the ability to drive and enforce standards and influence people.


• Ability to design and deliver training courses to different levels of Employees and Contractors.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop good relations at all levels both internally and externally.


• Post holder must be highly motivated and flexible in approach, with ability to prioritize, plan and implement his or her own work with little direct supervision.


• Excellent command of English language required – written and spoken.


• Willingness to travel within and outside the country.


• Good understanding of CAD/CAM Design application, MS Office Applications


• Experience working in high-stress environments and a proven ability to exercise judgment even in a crisis.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should APPLY HERE  

 

Job Title: Commercial Finance Analyst
Location: Nigeria

Job Details    

• The Commercial Finance Analyst reports to the Commercial Finance Business Partner

Responsibilities
The job responsibilities of the role include;

• Provide robust analysis and insight into Volume & Net Sales Revenue channel activity within to both Commercial and Finance team during month end process on Year to date (YTD), Month to date (MTD) and quarterly full year (FY) analysis by Pack, by Channel, by Brand for Group reporting.


• Support volume scenario planning especially during mid month re-forecasts and understanding and communicating discount, Net Sales Revenue and Gross Profit risk and opportunity vs plan.


• Ensure delivery of Channel Net Sales Revenue performance in line with Company targets.


• Leadership in Rolling Estimate/Business Plan process to ensure effective preparation & analysis by direct reports and provide commercially relevant feedback to the Commercial and Finance team on review.


• Support Commercial Director and National Key Account Manager with all financial analysis requirements and provide insightful feedback.


• Regular evaluation and review of Revenue Growth Management strategies ensuring that they lead to Net Sales Revenue and Gross Profit growth especially through the business planning and forecasting processes.


• Joint leadership of Promotional Effectiveness reviews through participation & review in PAM in addition to scenario planning the impact of the promotional activity on Net Sales Revenue and Gross Profit.


• Sharing best practice with other markets as appropriate.


• Provide all financial business support required by commercial leadership team. . Assist Analyst with NAM requests where applicable and liaise with NAMs on Channel specific queries.


• Liaise with demand planning for volume scenario planning both at mid month and during Rolling Estimate/Business Plan processes.


• Provide required Group reporting for Net Sales Revenue and Discounts during month end and Rolling Estimate/Business Plan process.


• Liaise with revenue growth management team on review of revenue growth strategies and post promo effectiveness review.

Requirements
Desired candidate profile:

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent in Economics, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, related field or equivalent.


• At least 6 years work experience


• Possession of ICAN or ACCA will be an advantage.


• The job holder must be:
  
  • Proactive, mature and results oriented
  
  
  • Demonstrate professionalism, numerical and analytical skills, good inter-personal skills .
  
  
  • Have a strong knowledge of commercial operations to be able to carry out thorough review and analysis of data with a view to presenting value adding information to management.
  
  

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should APPLY HERE  

 

Job Title: Financial Planning Manager
Location: Nigeria

Job Details

• The Financial Planning Manager reports to the Financial Controller.

Key Responsibilities
The key responsibilities of the role are:

• Annual Business Plan Co-ordination and Submission: – Leadership of business plan preparation.


• Issuance of guidance / timelines to in-country functions inline with corporate guidance;


• Monitor completion of tasks inline with deadlines and flag issues / non-compliance as early as possible, so as to take corrective action to get back on track;


• Issue Senior Management Team with timetable, so a coherent Annual Business Plan (signed off by relevant functional / finance line managers where appropriate) is delivered to them in time to comprehend / query, prior to submission to group.


• Rolling Estimate Co-ordination and Submission: – Issuance of guidance / timelines to in-country functions inline with corporate guidance;


• Monitor completion of tasks inline with deadlines and flag issues / non-compliance as early as possible, so as to take corrective action to get back on track;


• Issue Senior Management Team with timetable, so a coherent Rolling Estimate (signed off by relevant functional/finance line managers where appropriate) is delivered to them in time to comprehend / query, prior to submission to group.


• Balance Sheet Planning and Reporting: – Forecast for all planning sessions by issuing guidance to contributors;


• Collate information ensuring sign off by relevant functional / finance line managers where appropriate;


• Issue CFO with timetable, so a coherent Balance Sheet file is delivered in time to comprehend / query, prior to submission to group.


• Working Capital Planning and Reporting: – Forecast for all planning sessions by issuing guidance to contributors;


• Collate information ensuring sign off by relevant functional / finance line managers where appropriate;


• Issue CFO with timetable, so a coherent Working Capital file is delivered in time to comprehend / query, prior to submission to group;


• Collate data and report on actual FI-Controlling and Profitability Analysis co-ordination and submission: – Oversee completion of Actual / Rolling Estimate / Annual Business Plan, FI – COPA in line with agreed CPA -Monitor completion of tasks inline with deadlines and flag issues / non-compliance as early as possible, so as to take corrective action to get back on track.


• Deck and Template Review: – Review of Finance Deck / Senior Management Team Deck / Deep Dive / BP Templates prior to issue.


• Deep Dive Preparation and Co-ordination of Meeting: – Review of finance / general management areas and co-ordination of deep dive meeting – Preparation and distribution of opex deep dive tracker.


• Payment approvals and bank transfers. Ad-hoc queries – Group visit / Trend Report.


• Compliance with Internal Audit Controls + Requests. Liaise with Group Business Planning Manager and Team.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent in Economics, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, related field or equivalent.


• Possession of ICAN or ACCA will be an advantage.


• Additional professional Degrees in related field will be an advantage.


• Minimum of 3 yrs managerial experience in financial planning or related function.


• Analytical proficiency.


• Proficiency in MS Office Suite(Power-point, Excel,Word).


• Attention to details.


• Proactive in accounting matters with strong analytical, presentation and communication skills.


• Strong knowledge of accounting standard.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should APPLY HERE  

 

Application Closing Date
28th September, 2016.

Note: Only candidates who meet the advertised criteria,will be shortlisted and contacted.

Limited Job Recruitment at Nigerian Bottling Company [3 positions]

Commercial Finance Analysts at Nigerian Bottling Company Limited

Nigerian Bottling Company Limited is one of the biggest companies in the non-alcoholic beverage industry in the country and is the sole franchise bottler of The Coca-Cola Company in Nigeria.

Our company serves approximately 160 million people by producing and distributing a unique portfolio of quality brands, bringing passion to marketplace implementation, and demonstrating leadership in corporate social responsibility.

Job Title: Commercial Finance Analyst

Job Description

• The Commercial Finance Analyst reports to the Commercial Finance Business Partner


• Responsibilities 


• The job responsibilities of the role include; 


• Provide robust analysis and insight into Volume & Net Sales Revenue channel activity within to both Commercial and Finance team during month end process on Year to date (YTD), Month to date (MTD) and quarterly full year (FY) analysis by Pack, by Channel, by Brand for Group reporting.


• Support volume scenario planning especially during mid month re-forecasts and understanding and communicating discount, Net Sales Revenue and Gross Profit risk and opportunity vs plan.


• Ensure delivery of Channel Net Sales Revenue performance in line with Company targets.


• Leadership in Rolling Estimate/Business Plan process to ensure effective preparation & analysis by direct reports and provide commercially relevant feedback to the Commercial and Finance team on review.


• Support Commercial Director and National Key Account Manager with all financial analysis requirements and provide insightful feedback.


• Regular evaluation and review of Revenue Growth Management strategies ensuring that they lead to Net Sales Revenue and Gross Profit growth especially through the business planning and forecasting processes.


• Joint leadership of Promotional Effectiveness reviews through participation & review in PAM in addition to scenario planning the impact of the promotional activity on Net Sales Revenue and Gross Profit.


• Sharing best practice with other markets as appropriate.


• Provide all financial business support required by commercial leadership team. . Assist Analyst with NAM requests where applicable and liaise with NAMs on Channel specific queries.


• Liaise with demand planning for volume scenario planning both at mid month and during Rolling Estimate/Business Plan processes.


• Provide required Group reporting for Net Sales Revenue and Discounts during month end and Rolling Estimate/Business Plan process.


• Liaise with revenue growth management team on review of revenue growth strategies and post promo effectiveness review.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent in Economics, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, related field or equivalent.


• At least 6 years work experience


• Possession of ICAN or ACCA will be an advantage.

Skills

• Proactive, mature and results oriented


• Demonstrate professionalism, numerical and analytical skills, good inter-personal skills .


• Have a strong knowledge of commercial operations to be able to carry out thorough review and analysis of data with a view to presenting value adding information to management.

Location
Nigeria

Closing Date:  28th September, 2016.

APPLY HERE

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Commercial Finance Analysts at Nigerian Bottling Company Limited

Career at The Nigerian Bottling Company, Saturday 20, August 2016

The Nigerian Bottling Company Ltd is one of the biggest companies in the non-alcoholic beverage industry in the country and is the sole franchise bottler of The Coca-Cola Company in Nigeria.

Our company serves approximately 160 million people by producing and distributing a unique portfolio of quality brands, bringing passion to marketplace implementation, and demonstrating leadership in corporate social responsibility.

SENIOR BUYER

JOB DETAILS 

The Senior Buyer reports to Indirect Spend Procurement Manager (ISPM).

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Lead and execute sourcing of Facility Management, Production Equipment and or Professional services spend category in the country.

Indirectly reports to and supports Strategic Procurement Manager & Strategic Procurement Support Manager for the strategic sourcing of the specific category.

Ultimately responsible for optimizing service levels provided to internal customers for the specific category in the country, in alignment with the Indirect Spend Procurement Manager of each country.

The Key job responsibilities of the role include: Analyze spot buys and take actions to reduce in the future. Execute spot buys for the category in the country.

Execute strategic sourcing tasks for the category in the country.

Support Strategic Procurement Manager to track savings value creation in relation to country BP. Support Strategic Procurement Manager & Strategic Procurement Support Manager in executing strategic sourcing for the category.

Support Strategic Procurement Manager, Strategic Procurement Support Manager and Country Procurement Manager to integrate procurement indirect category savings in country BP.

Contribute to manage knowledge of category.

Check invoice accuracy and completeness.

Introduce new suppliers. Maintain master data, including Purchase Info Record and catalogues.

Manage contract expiration and maintain contract.

Measure and improve contract utilization.

Perform local communication on new contracts.

Upload scanned contract in the system, update master data, and enable contract.

Build supplier relationships that generate value for both Hellenic and the supplier over time for local categories in alignment with SPM & SPSM.

Monitor SLA’s and KBI’s for assigned categories to country stakeholders.

Follow-up on claim management process.

Manage internal customer relationships for local categories in alignment with Spend Procurement Managers, SPM & SPSM.

Support the introduction of new processes and systems.

Ensure CSR strategy implementation in alignment with the predefined standards and guidelines.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Education level

University Degree (Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Legal or similar)

CIPS Certification is a requirement for the role Masters degree or MBA will be of added advantage

Experience needed: 5

DESIRED CANDIDATE PROFILE

University Degree (Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Legal or similar)

Knowledge in the category or in procurement (CIPS certification is a requirement for the role)

Masters degree or MBA will be of added advantage Experience: High level CAPEX purchase experience is an asset.

At least 5-6 years of experience working for an industry related to the category, or in procurement,logistics,MRO( Maintenance,Repairs and Operatons) and Facility Management.

Successful track record and development potential Working experience in a cross cultural environment and in a matrix organization preferable At least 3 years of experience in SAP, other ERP system with focus on Purchasing Knowledge of E-Sourcing/E-bidding is an added advantage

SKILLS:

Time management skills

Good Presentation Sills

Functional/Technical Skills

Drive for Results

Customer Focus

Peer Relationships

Managing Diversity

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

DUE DATE: 26 August, 2016

Career at The Nigerian Bottling Company, Saturday 20, August 2016

Career at Nigerian Bottling Company, Saturday 13, August 2016

The Nigerian Bottling Company Limited is one of the biggest companies in the non-alcoholic beverage industry in the country and is the sole franchise bottler of The Coca-Cola Company in Nigeria.

Our company serves approximately 160 million people by producing and distributing a unique portfolio of quality brands, bringing passion to marketplace implementation, and demonstrating leadership in corporate social responsibility.

COMMUNICATIONS CHANNELS MANAGER

Job Reference: CCM/08/2016

Functional areas: Public Affairs & Communications

Department: Audit

JOB DETAILS   

The Communications Channel Manager reports to the Corporate Communications Manager.

The ideal candidate will lead the management, development, production of communication channels and content, supporting the drive of business agenda and strategic objectives among diverse stakeholder groups.

Other key responsibilities of the role are;

Initiate and lead the development, editing and production of periodic newsletters in NBC and contribution to Group’s strategic Communications agenda with clear, timely, high quality, consistent with content and style to inform, inspire, entertain and engage colleagues.

Drive sharing of corporate messages and images through and with the use of traditional and new/social/digital media technology, which include but not limited to TV, mobile, print newsletters, on-line (via the intranet and website), IS tools, notice boards, verbal/face to face and other NBC and or CCHBC specific methods. Liaise with other team members/functions to ensure, right time, right message and right channel communication strategy and take on projects as required.

Suggest, create, develop and own new, exciting, relevant communications channels that may be required on a regular basis to support increase in staff engagement and overall employee productivity.

Contribute to channel editorial calendar to ensure all messages are integrated and aligned to NBC and CCHBC standards and priorities.

Inquire about news and stories that will engage employees and support NBC and CCHBC key messages, using engaging videos, photos, cartoons, diagrams and other means as prescribed by NBC management or CCHBC group.

Build strong and positive working relationships with stakeholders in all NBC locations and relevant CCHBC PAC and HR managers, providing bespoke communications advise to ensure communication contents are upscaled, standardized and localised as required.

Manage the PAC digital and physical store items store (including but not limited to digital library of communication contents, memos articles, photos, videos, branding materials such as banners, brochures, corporate gift items, livery and below the line communications materials, ensuring their availability for use to support the maintenance of corporate branding/image and reputation.

Manage front desk office and officer to ensure external stakeholders first contact (physical or via telephone) remains positive and is upheld.

Produce monthly channel evaluation report and track channel effectiveness.

Spot improvement opportunities and demonstrate need to upgrade channel tools and design, when required, vis a vis internal requirement and feasibility, e.g. costings, budget planning and execution.

REQUIREMENTS

Education level:

A very good first Degree graduate, preferably Public Relations, Mass Communications or other related social sciences. A Masters Degree would be an added advantage

Experience needed:

Candidate should possess 5 years work experience

DESIRED CANDIDATE PROFILE:

A very good first degree graduate, preferably Public Relations, Mass Communications or other related social sciences.

A Masters Degree would be an added advantage.

Member/Affliate of any of the following: NIPR, IPRA, CIPR.

Minimum 5 – 7 years of work in related areas. Leader or significant team player in publishing (online and traditional media), e.g, Blogs, newsletters, e.t.c Very good experience in social media platforms and its usage.

High – level of written and verbal communication and presentation skills Understanding of Public Relations Management Good understanding of working in project teams and similar environment.

Other Key Competencies and skills required include;Passion, Writing, Leadership, Editing, Judgement, Presentation, Focus, Team Spirit, Gets Results,Public Relations, Teamwork and Communication.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

DUE DATE: 19 August, 2016

Career at Nigerian Bottling Company, Saturday 13, August 2016

Nigerian Bottling Company Limited Vacancy

The Nigerian Bottling Company Limited is one of the biggest companies in the non-alcoholic beverage industry in the country and is the sole franchise bottler of The Coca-Cola Company in Nigeria.

Our company serves approximately 160 million people by producing and distributing a unique portfolio of quality brands, bringing passion to marketplace implementation, and demonstrating leadership in corporate social responsibility.

The Nigerian Bottling Company Limited is  recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Communications Channels Manager
Job Reference: CCM/08/2016
Location: Lagos
Functional areas: Public Affairs & Communications
Department: Audit

Job Details  

• The Communications Channel Manager reports to the Corporate Communications Manager.


• The ideal candidate will lead the management, development, production of communication channels and content, supporting the drive of business agenda and strategic objectives among diverse stakeholder groups.

Other key responsibilities of the role are;

• Initiate and lead the development, editing and production of periodic newsletters in NBC and contribution to Group’s strategic Communications agenda with clear, timely, high quality, consistent with content and style to inform, inspire, entertain and engage colleagues.


• Build strong and positive working relationships with stakeholders in all NBC locations and relevant CCHBC PAC and HR managers, providing bespoke communications advise to ensure communication contents are upscaled, standardized and localised as required.


• Manage the PAC digital and physical store items store (including but not limited to digital library of communication contents, memos articles, photos, videos, branding materials such as banners, brochures, corporate gift items, livery and below the line communications materials, ensuring their availability for use to support the maintenance of corporate branding/image and reputation.


• Manage front desk office and officer to ensure external stakeholders first contact (physical or via telephone) remains positive and is upheld.


• Produce monthly channel evaluation report and track channel effectiveness.


• Spot improvement opportunities and demonstrate need to upgrade channel tools and design, when required, vis a vis internal requirement and feasibility, e.g. costings, budget planning and execution.


• Suggest, create, develop and own new, exciting, relevant communications channels that may be required on a regular basis to support increase in staff engagement and overall employee productivity.


• Drive sharing of corporate messages and images through and with the use of traditional and new/social/digital media technology, which include but not limited to TV, mobile, print newsletters, on-line (via the intranet and website), IS tools, notice boards, verbal/face to face and other NBC and or CCHBC specific methods. Liaise with other team members/functions to ensure, right time, right message and right channel communication strategy and take on projects as required.


• Contribute to channel editorial calendar to ensure all messages are integrated and aligned to NBC and CCHBC standards and priorities.


• Inquire about news and stories that will engage employees and support NBC and CCHBC key messages, using engaging videos, photos, cartoons, diagrams and other means as prescribed by NBC management or CCHBC group.

Requirements
Education level:

• A very good first Degree graduate, preferably Public Relations, Mass Communications or other related social sciences. A Masters Degree would be an added advantage

Experience needed:

• Candidate should possess 5 years work experience

Desired candidate profile:

• A very good first degree graduate, preferably Public Relations, Mass Communications or other related social sciences.


• High – level of written and verbal communication and presentation skills Understanding of Public Relations Management Good understanding of working in project teams and similar environment.


• Other Key Competencies and skills required include;Passion, Writing, Leadership, Editing, Judgement, Presentation, Focus, Team Spirit, Gets Results,Public Relations, Teamwork and Communication.


• A Masters Degree would be an added advantage.


• Member/Affliate of any of the following: NIPR, IPRA, CIPR.


• Minimum 5 – 7 years of work in related areas. Leader or significant team player in publishing (online and traditional media), e.g, Blogs, newsletters, e.t.c Very good experience in social media platforms and its usage.

How To Apply
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Application Deadline: 19th August, 2016.

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Fresh Listings from Mercy Corps Nigeria (Graduate & Experienced) [3 Positions]

Mercy Corps, An International Humanitarian Organization is looking for a suitable candidate to fill a very strategic position within our Conflict Management team in Borno State. We are looking for a motivated individual, who is enthusiastic about the work we do and is looking to work within a dynamic team.

We are  recruiting to fill the following graduate and experienced positions below:

Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Assistant-ENGINE
Location: Abuja

Program/Department Summary

• The Educating Nigerian Girls in New Enterprises (ENGINE) program seeks to improve the lives of marginalised adolescent girls aged 16-19 in Nigeria.


• The project which is funded through a grant to the Coca-Cola Company as part of the UK Department for International Development’s Girls’ Education Challenge (GEC) is being implemented in Lagos, Kano, Kaduna, and the FCT.


• About 18,000 adolescent girls who are either enrolled in school or are currently out of school are the target beneficiary of the program.


• The ENGINE program is being implemented by a consortium which includes Mercy Corps, Preston Health Care Consulting and the Nike Foundation.

Essential Job Functions

• Manage ENGINE data management platforms (SPSS, CSpro, Excel)


• Perform data analysis and present monthly report based on project indicators


• Conduct collation and entry of data from ENGINE data collection tool including but not limited to; post-test questionnaire, Matching Interest to Work (MiW), Attendance summary, academic curricular pretest score and School performance record


• Perform regular update of ENGINE data management platforms


• Coordinate data entry clerks


• Support development of monthly M&E report, factsheet


• Perform any other assignment as required by the supervisor

Supervisory Responsibility:

Accountability:

• Reports directly to ENGINE MEL Officer (100%)

Works Directly With:

• MEL team, Programs unit, I&E team

Knowledge and Experience

• Degree in Computer Science, IT, information management, or relevant field, with a strong foundation in database management


• Minimum 1-3 years of work experience in the area of qualitative and quantitative M&E methodologies, database management and report writing


• Knowledge of program development, implementation, evaluation, and reporting


• Fluency in written and verbal English and Hausa required.

Success Factors:

• The successful MEL Assistant will have the ability to multi-task, set priorities, and work under tight deadlines within a complex team.


• S/he will demonstrate strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills and be committed to the values and mission of Mercy Corps.


• S/he will take initiative and contribute to team efforts, as well as demonstrate ability to communicate.

Living/Environmental Conditions:

• This position will be based in Abuja with up to 25% travel primarily to locations within Northern States where security is at times high-risk.


• Security in Abuja is generally good. Housing, health care, water, electricity and consumer goods are all reasonably accessible and there are good international and domestic travel options from Abuja Airport.


• Mercy Corps Team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and Mercy Corps’ policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

 

Job Title: Human Resources Manager
Location: Abuja

Job Description
Program/Department Summary:

• Mercy Corps has been present in Nigeria since 2012, focusing its interventions on conflict mitigation, adolescent girls’ empowerment, economic development and humanitarian assistance. With funding from variety of government donors and foundations, Mercy Corps has been able to work together with communities in Nigeria to respond to these needs, bringing benefit to more than 50,000 beneficiaries per year. All Mercy


• Corps interventions in Nigeria are implemented in a conflict and gender sensitive manner.


• With the rapid growth and increasing activities in Mercy Corps, there is the need for a middle management staff to complement management’s efforts at sustaining the resolve to meet its HRM objectives.

General Position Summary

• The HR Manager is responsible for coordinating activities within the HR unit, ensuring excellence and timely delivery on job requirements. The HR Manager is required to provide efficient oversight function in the management of human resources activities for Mercy Corps programs in Nigeria; assist in the achievement of Mercy Corps program objectives with the facilitation of recruitment, remuneration and staff development issues.


• The Human Resources Manager will be based in Abuja with frequent travels to project locations including the North East

Essential Job Functions

• Ensure an effective and efficient HR system


• Assist Operations Manager in designing and implementing improvement strategies in the HR unit


• Responsible for ensuring efficient filing of personnel files for all staff – including recruitment documents,


• CVs, valid contracts, PAFs, timesheets, employee data sheets, disciplinary papers and performance evaluations:


• Ensure recruitment of national staff adheres to Mercy Corp approved standard Recruitment Policies and Procedures


• Ensure adequate participation of HR Department in interviews for new staff;


• Ensure approved Salaries and benefits adhere to Mercy Corps salary scales and protocols


• Ensure Mercy Corps Nigeria personnel policies strictly adhere to Nigerian labour law as applicable; this includes payment of appropriate taxes, benefits etc.;


• Maintain a tracking system for all leave types taken by employees;


• Maintain up-to- date staffing lists; preferably filing by program and department;


• Ensure that employee performance evaluations are completed as scheduled;


• Ensure that all national staff have an up-to- date relevant job description;


• Coordinate coverage for operations during annual leave of key national staff with management;


• Oversee the monthly procedure of timesheets for all staff including collection, review and compilation into payroll; train new staff on timesheet procedure;


• Process monthly payroll in conjunction with finance staff and ensure payroll is delivered in a timely manner;

Position Description

• Responsible for ensuring adequate orientation of all new, national staff on Mercy Corps Nigeria


• Ensure all new staff receive copies of Nigeria National Staff Policy Handbook and are alerted to


• Support and advice on policies, as required;


• Advise staff (national and international) on disciplinary procedures;


• Advise staff (national and international) on raise policies and procedures;


• Assist management in conducting or arranging for trainings and/or other human resource


• Oversee the clearance of terminated employees, as per Mercy Corp policies and procedures;


• Participate in disciplinary, hiring and termination meetings with program staff upon request;


• Maintain confidentiality of all national staff personnel issues including disciplinary procedures and


• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to


• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• The HR Manager directly supervises the HR Officer

Accountability:

• Reports directly to: Operations Manager


• Works directly with: Program, logistics and finance team

Knowledge and Experience

• Education: at least Bachelor Degree in Business Management / Administration or equivalent professional certificates in Human Resources Management;


• At least three (3) years’ HR management experience, preferably with an NGO and in a managerial capacity.


• Ability to translate letters, reports and meetings as required.


• Demonstrated attention to detail, following procedures, meeting deadlines and working and problem-solving independently and cooperatively.


• Knowledge of Mercy Corps systems and procedures (esp. procurement systems) desirable; M&E experience preferred and knowledge of US, EU and DFID regulations helpful.


• Excellent negotiation and representation skills.


• Effective verbal and written communication, organizational, prioritization and Microsoft Office applications.


• Excellent oral and written English skills required;


• Ability to work effectively with an ethnically diverse team in a sensitive environment systems, policies and procedures;

Benefits

• Development activities;


• Contracts/ pay rates;


• Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.

Success Factors:

• A successful candidate will have strong diplomacy skills in managing a team with different backgrounds, abilities, and technical knowledge and will have contextual knowledge of Northern Nigeria. She/he will use effective communication and team-building techniques, have excellent organizational and strong interpersonal skills and display an even temperament and good sense of humor.


• Organizational Learning:


• As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve – we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.

Accountability to Beneficiaries:

• Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.


• Mercy Corps Team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and Mercy Corps’ policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

 

Job Title: Household Economic Strengthening Manager
Location: Abuja

Program/Department Summary

• The Household Economic Strengthening Manager will play an important role in the implementation of a five-year program in Northern Nigeria supporting the capacity of Nigerian institutions to scale up care and support services for Orphans and Vulnerable Orphans (OVC) households.

General Position Summary

• The Household Economic Strengthening Manager will provide overall technical direction on Household Economic Strengthening of the program that is funded by USAID and managed by the lead grant holder– Save the Children.


• S/he will assist with the development of innovative economic strengthening strategies for vulnerable households to compliment other Nigerian government, private sector and international donor funded program interventions by strengthening the capacity of Nigerian entities (NGOs, CSO, local financial institutions).


• S/he will guide a portfolio of approaches and activities that mitigate economic vulnerability and enable targeted households to better cope with economic shocks allowing them to protect and grow financial, human and social assets.


• S/he will facilitate relationships between households caring for OVC and public and private sector actors by identifying economic constraints and ensuring appropriate activities that have long-term viability.


• Emphasis will be placed on market-oriented strategies to ensure sustainability of livelihood gains, including: private sector demand-driven job creation, enterprise development, financial education, value chain linkages and appropriate savings, credit and insurance services for various age groups.


• The Household Economic Strengthening Manager will work closely with Save the Children, counterparts with other donor funded programs, and private sector actors in designing and implementing innovative economic strengthening and livelihoods support approaches.

Essential Job Functions
Program Management and Technical Oversight:

• Work closely with counterparts in other NGOs, donor organizations, and other stakeholder groups to re-design, plan, and implement a comprehensive OVC program.


• Provide technical support in one or more of the following areas: market-driven economic development, private sector engagement, microfinance, youth-focused financial services, financial education, village savings and loan associations (VSLA), micro-insurance, entrepreneurship development, and value chain linkages. Manage implementation of program activities, developing work plans in collaboration with counterparts in other organizations, monitoring implementation, and evaluating impact.

Operations and Management:

• Oversee the smooth flow of routine project operations in compliance with Mercy Corps and donor policies and procedures.


• Ensure effective and transparent use of financial resources in compliance with Mercy Corps and donor policies and procedures.

Representation and Coordination:

• Liaise with private sector actors, local government officials, local NGOs and civil society organizations, local religious leaders and other notables to ensure support for and acceptance of Mercy Corps’ programs.


• Maintain close working relationships with donors, other humanitarian and development organizations, and local partners (banks, training institutes, insurance companies, and microfinance institutions), including representing Mercy Corps at local coordination meetings as assigned.


• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.


• Other duties as assigned.

Security:

• Work closely with the country team’s security focal point to ensure that program is contributing to and responding to safety and security plans and procedures.


• Ensure that program is implemented with a clear analysis and understanding of security management priorities.

Organizational Learning:

• As part of Mercy Corps’ agency-wide Organizational Learning Initiative, all team members are responsible for spending 5% of their work time in formal and/or non-formal professional learning activities.

Accountability to Beneficiaries

• Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position will manage several short-term consultants.

Reports Directly To:

• Country Director, Mercy Corps Nigeria; on day to day matters reports to STEER Program Director in Kaduna.

Works Directly with:

• Mercy Corps Nigeria team, STEER/Save the Children Program Director, Organizational Development Director

Knowledge and Experience

• MA/S in Business, Finance, Economics, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, or related field


• At least 5 years work experience with for profit organization, non-governmental organization (NGO) or for-profit agribusiness working with vulnerable, marginalized groups in West Africa, preferably Nigeria


• Proven knowledge of international best practices of household economic strengthening for OVC and OVC caregivers.


• At least 5 years proven experience in innovative value chain development or business models using best practices.


• Proven experience in one or more of the following: market-driven economic development, private sector engagement, microfinance, village savings and loan associations (VSLA), micro-insurance, entrepreneurship development, and value chain linkages.


• Fluency in English required, including report development, writing and editing. Strong desire for applicants with fluency in Hausa.


• Strong management skills, with good understanding of relevant cross-cultural issues.


• Previous experience in Nigeria, especially in Northern Nigeria.


• Demonstrated experience in training, capacity building of partners and team members.


• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members required


• Highly developed computers skills with strong familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel are mandatory.


• Candidate must be willing to travel and work throughout Nigeria.

Success Factors:

• A successful candidate will have strong diplomacy skills in managing a team with different backgrounds, abilities, and technical knowledge and will have contextual knowledge of Northern Nigeria.


• She/he will use effective communication and team-building techniques, have excellent organizational and strong interpersonal skills and display an even temperament and good sense of humour.

Living Conditions/Environmental Conditions:

• The Economic Strengthening Advisor will be based in Abuja and work collaboratively with the Save the Children, Nigeria with frequent travel to the states of Kano, Sokoto, Bauchi, and Plateau


• Mercy Corps Team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting.


• Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC’s policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

Application Deadline: 10th August, 2016.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application and CV’s to: [email protected] with the position applied for as the subject of the email.

Fresh Listings from Mercy Corps Nigeria (Graduate & Experienced) [3 Positions]