Head, Human Resources and Finance at The Nigeria Foundation for the Support of Victims of Terrorism

The Nigeria Foundation for the Support of Victims of Terrorism – Victims Support Fund (VSF) – is a programme-based organisation that provides interventions to support victims of terrorism and insurgency in Nigeria. Our vision is to be the foremost knowledge-driven and programme-based organization, mobilizing sustainable funding and building partnerships for the support and transformation of victims of terrorism and insurgency in Nigeria.
At Victims Support Fund, We believe that each employee is crucial to the delivery of our values and objectives and hope you wilt take pride in being a member of our team.

Job Title: Head, Human Resources and Finance – VCG B

Description

• Under the Supervision of the Executive Director, The Head Human Resources and Finance would be responsible for the financial, administrative and human resource management guidelines developed for the Foundation and would ensure adherence to policies, processes and procedures across VSF, whilst collaborating closely with the Executive Director and Management of the Foundation to ensure procedures are understood and embedded info the control function of the organization.

Responsibilities 
Human Resources Management and Administration:

• Maintain adequate staff level through appropriate recruitment and selection sub-system.


• Manage employee performance and maintains appropriate level of corporate performance to assure organizational success.


• Manage VSF’s logistics related activities procurement, inventory and scraps Oversee discipline and employee relations.

Budgets and Financial Planning:

• Managing budgets and other controls, including Annual budget for Client approval;


• Ensuring that financial commitments are in alignment with approved budget;


• Highlighting areas of budget variance for Management review;


• Managing financial planning and cash management.


• External Finance-Related Activities


• Liaising with External Auditors for Financial Year-end audit; Managing relationships with the banks to ensure quantity services are provided; Liaising with Tax authorities.

Accounting and Financial Reports:

• Maintaining financial data, records and information for financial reporting;


• Preparation of monthly Management Accounts and other reports required by Management;


• Preparation of Annual statutory accounts;


• Managing internal control procedures arid compliance with financial operational procedures;


• Supervising account payables to ensure that purchasing and payment procedures are complied with;


• Managing account receivables;


• Managing staff advances and retirement;


• Managing staff payroll;


• Managing statutory deductions and remittances to tax authorities;


• Providing advisory services to top management on areas of finance operations; and


• Any other duties assigned by Management.

Requirements

• HND/ First degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Financial Management, Banking and Finance or related studies.


• Possession of a Masters degree in relevant areas is required for this role.


• Must be a Chartered Accountant and, registered professional with the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria;


• Must have had previous training in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).


• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria and/or Nigerian Institute of Management is essential for this role.


• At least 15 years experience in similar role in a comparable organization to VSF. With progressive levels of responsibility. 


• Familiarity with, and ability to present, IFRS Based financial reports is critical. Must have had hands-on experience in relation to managing people, either as direct reports or responsible for managing an organisation’s human resource function.

Location: Abuja

Closing Date
5th January, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s and Cover Letter indicating and explaining suitability for the position to: hr@victimssuportfund.org

Note: Indigenes or residents are encouraged to apply for position at the state level

Head, Human Resources and Finance at The Nigeria Foundation for the Support of Victims of Terrorism

Programme Officers at the Nigeria Foundation for the Support of Victims of Terrorism

The Nigeria Foundation for the Support of Victims of Terrorism – Victims Support Fund (VSF) – is a programme-based organisation that provides interventions to support victims of terrorism and insurgency in Nigeria. Our vision is to be the foremost knowledge-driven and programme-based organization, mobilizing sustainable funding and building partnerships for the support and transformation of victims of terrorism and insurgency in Nigeria.
At Victims Support Fund, We believe that each employee is crucial to the delivery of our values and objectives and hope you wilt take pride in being a member of our team.

Job Title: Programme Officer, State Office – VCG B

Description

• Provide oversight, coordination, monitoring and reporting of all VSF’s programmes in assigned State, ensuring that targets are achieved within defined timelines and as outlined in the work plan.


• The position will manage portfolio of projects for assigned State, and actively participate in furthering the mission and goals of VSF.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal focal point on all aspects of VSF’s programmes in the state.


• Serve as the interface between the State and VSF on all matters related to planning programming, programme implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes.


• Coordinate the activities of State Office to ensure smooth and efficient programme planning and implementation of activities. Ensure that programme activities are implemented according to approved work plans, set deadlines, and within the budget limitations in assigned state Continuously monitor, track and regularly advise the Director of Programmes and other Programme Officers on revisions to project work plans to ensure that activities are carried out as and when scheduled.


• Ensure that all required reports (Programme, M&E, Finance, Logistics, etc.) are prepared and submitted within the expected time frame. Represent VSF in all meetings with State Officers; Development Partners and other stake holders at the state level.


• Promote VSF’s activities and brand in assigned state, ensuring that the Foundation obtains huge mileage and solid goodwill for all its activities. Build a network of relationship and partnership that VSF can readily rely upon to ease its activities in the State and its environ.


• Maintain constant communication with members of the local communities to ensure effective coordination of all VSF’s projects.


• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with policy maker, opinion makers, civil society organization, media. coalition partners and other relevant partners in the state.


• Plan, organize and coordinate VSFs capacity building events for the state Support the Director of Programmes to build a knowledge base for national development programmes through liaison with development agencies, and identify potential areas for collaboration with other agencies (either Government and Non-Government).


• Identify and ensure that new project initiatives are consistent with VSF’s mandate and vision.


• Ensure that project closure and evaluation procedures are carried out in a timely manner.


• Disseminate and exchange information on projects, programmes and development priorities with relevant stakeholders in the state.


• Any other duties assigned by Management.

Requirements 

• Degree in Social Sciences, Law, Education, Peace Building, Conflict Resolution, Arbitration, International Relations, international development, Development Studies, Economics, Social Sciences, Community Development, Democracy and Governance or equivalent.


• Possession of a Masters degree in developmental studies or other related area would be an advantage.


• Previous training and certification in community development, peace building, conflict management, law, education, protection and security, developmental studies, economic reconstruction, monitoring and evaluation etc. is required.


• At least 5 years experience in similar role in a comparable organization to VSF. Must be a self-starter and able to work with little supervision.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent computer skills and good interpersonal skills. Great organizational, analytical and decision making skills are essential.

Location: Borno

Closing Date
5th January, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s and Cover letter indicating and explaining suitability for the position to: hr@victimssuportfund.org

Note: Indigenes or residents are encouraged to apply for position at the state level.

Programme Officers at the Nigeria Foundation for the Support of Victims of Terrorism

Nigerian Bottling Company Recruits

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 position below:

Job Title: Senior Buyer

Job Reference: SB/12/2016
Location: Nigeria
Functional areas: Procurement (Indirect Spend)
Department: Procurement

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.

Requirements
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, Engineering, 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 Skills


• Functional/Technical Skills


• Drive for Results


• Customer Focus


• Peer Relationships


• Managing Diversity

Application Closing Date
20th December, 2016.

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

Nigerian Bottling Company Recruits

Program Officer Job Vacancy at Micronutrient Initiative, Monday 12, December 2016

What is standing between a person and their potential is access to the essential vitamins and minerals a body needs to grow, learn and thrive.

Hidden hunger – the chronic lack of minerals and vitamins – affects one in three people, with impoverished women and children in developing countries being the most vulnerable.

Today, more than 2 billion people suffer from micronutrient deficiencies and cannot lead healthy, productive lives. Families are devastated, communities and entire nations are impacted.

The Micronutrient Initiative provides affordable and innovative solutions to end micronutrient deficiencies. We bring together technical experts, advocates, analysts, evaluators, educators, resource managers and nutrition champions who can end what is called hidden hunger.

PROGRAM OFFICER MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH AND NUTRITION

JOB TITLE: PROGRAM OFFICER MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH AND NUTRITION (PO-4) NIGERIA

REPORTS TO/POSITION TITLE:  Program Director

OVERALL PURPOSE/BROAD FUNCTION:

In line with MI’s strategic objectives in Africa, and in partnership with key stakeholders in Nigeria, provide technical and management support to the Government of Nigeria and other stakeholders to improve coverage of Zinc and Low Osmolar ORS in children with diarrhea, and improve utilization of iron and folic acid supplements in pregnant women, in order to reduce child and maternal mortality and morbidity in Nigeria on a sustainable basis.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

3.1 Project Development:

With the support and guidance of relevant members of the MI technical team and the Program Director:

Ensure a regularly updated situation analysis is available on the status of the use of Zinc in the treatment of diarrhea in children and of iron and folic acid supplementation (IFAS) in pregnant women in Nigeria including the status of work by organizations involved in provision of these services in Nigeria.

Design and plan projects in Nigeria in collaboration with key stakeholders and partners that respond to programming gaps in the situation analyses and that aim to ensure appropriate intake of micronutrients by targeted groups.

Ensure regular coordination for Zinc and IFAS programming with key partners to ensure MI funding for these interventions are being used cost-effectively.

Develop project budgets and agree on financial commitments with Program Director Nigeria and ensure appropriate inputs are made in MI Contracts Database.

Be alert to opportunities for MI engagement in child and maternal health and nutrition.

3.2 Project Implementation and Management

Assist the Program Director with the management of MI-funded Zinc and IFAs programs in Nigeria and any other fortification programs that may arise.

Review and analyze financial and technical progress reports, produce relevant project documents as per MI procedures and guidelines.

Troubleshoot and recommend corrective action drawing on internal MI expertise in the Nigeria and Regional Offices and beyond as necessary.

Ensure the Contracts Database is regularly updated, in line with MI contract management procedures.

Ensure regular coordination meetings with key stakeholders to ensure MI funding for programs is being used cost-effectively during implementation.

3.3 Project Review

Review programs for lessons learned and document and share appropriately.

3.4 Program Research and Evaluation

Participate on the design of research and evaluation activities for MCHN projects and work closely with researchers and external evaluators to ensure research and evaluation exercises are feasible and respond to project and MoH needs.

Support the timely dissemination of research and program evaluation findings in Nigeria and elsewhere with the view to inform others on available new information and improved practices for the MCHN program.

3.5 External Relations

Build and maintain good collaborative relations with Federal and State MoH, other government agencies, UN agencies, and NGOs to promote information sharing and effective coordination of effort to improve and sustain effective and efficient IFA supplementation programs as part of Antenatal Care services for pregnant women and the use of Low Osmolar ORS and Zinc in the treatment of diarrhea in children.

Participate in national and regional fora relevant to antenatal care and child health.

Keep up to date with developments in MCHN, antenatal care, BCC, and micronutrient supplementation.

Document and share with the ER team field stories and lessons learned from the MCHN programs.

Any other duties as requested.

Supervisory  Responsibilities:

N/A

EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS/EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

Masters degree from a recognized university in one or more of the following areas: child health, reproductive health, nutrition, nursing, health sciences, food sciences and public health.

Training in epidemiology, research methodologies desirable.

EXPERIENCE

At least 3 years work experience in child health, reproductive health and public health, nutrition, food sciences and/or related field in Nigeria or elsewhere.

Experience in program/project implementation/supervision, monitoring and evaluation.

Experience with micronutrient programs desirable.

Language Skills

Fluent English.

Travel Requirements

Based in Abuja, Nigeria, around 15% of time will be spent travelling in Nigeria.

OTHER SPECIFIC SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Excellent interpersonal skills

Very good presentational skills

Good report writing skill

Excellent team working skills

IT competency

Discretion

Integrity

NOTE: This job description can and will be amended as required from time to time.


TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please forward your resume and cover letter to africahr@micronutrient.org quoting job#: 2016-NIG-12 in the subject line.  Competition closes December 21, 2016.  Please note that this position is located in Abuja, Nigeria.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

DUE DATE: 21 December, 2016

Program Officer Job Vacancy at Micronutrient Initiative, Monday 12, December 2016

Ongoing Recruitment at Pfizer Nigeria, Monday 12, December 2016

Pfizer – Good health is vital to all of us, and finding sustainable solutions to the most pressing health care challenges of our world cannot wait. That’s why we at Pfizer are committed to applying science and our global resources to improve health and well-being at every stage of life. We strive to provide access to safe, effective and affordable medicines and related health care services to the people who need them.


BRAND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

JOB ID: 1039083

ROLE DESCRIPTION

New York, NY and Collegeville, PA preferred:

Reports to Sr Director Brand Curriculum Development  in the GCO Training Center of Excellence.

The Brand Curriculum Development Manager is accountable for the successful design and development of a high quality and valued global customer facing GCO brand training curriculum in line with current and future business requirements.

This position requires extensive instructional design, development and project management skills as well as the ability to work with stakeholders to establish development plans for key training and courses.

Prior experience with the design, development and implementation of quality global educational courses, advanced learning program management, technical and communication skills are required.

Ensures development plans utilize diverse and innovative methodologies for delivery and are produced with high quality in support of Inspection Readiness.

Strong ability to manage course development across multiple projects concurrently.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and project manage the Analysis, Design, Development, Handover and  Evaluation of Brand curriculum development training programs for prioritized therapeutic areas and brands according to business requirements and design principles for CoE projects, or GCO projects. This includes:

Plans and executes assigned projects, associated budgets, timelines and other project specific deliverables within the scope of the initiative/project

Monitors, manages and communicates status to multi-disciplinary teams

Align closely and works collaboratively with other relevant colleagues within GCO Training CoE and learning agencies to support training initiatives.

Usage of Pfizer systems for document management, purchasing, elearning development and production

Demonstrate effective project and vendor management capabilities

Manage deliverables according to endorsed plans and timelines

Synthesize critical business and market drivers, medical practice patterns and regulatory situations in all major markets around the globe

Demonstrate knowledge of Global Innovative, Oncology, and Vaccines therapeutic areas and key products; critically assess product differentiators

Lead engagements with  external KOLs, external vendors and experts to develop global learning assets

Development of novel training methodologies to increase impact and efficiency

Capable of driving the overall Training Center of Excellence culture across business units

Develop processes, as needed, and monitor activities related to Reg 08 compliance of Training programs; ensure programs and projects are evaluated for effectiveness and customer satisfaction and that feedback is utilized as part of the continuous improvement process.

QUALIFICATIONS

Functional, Business & Technical Competencies:

Project management expertise including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing projects

Expertise in principles and application of instructional design across multiple delivery methodologies for a customer facing audience

Expertise in managing the end-to-end process of designing and developing curriculum

Advanced understanding of business processes and commercial experience in biopharmaceutical products

Consultative Partnering and Commercial Client management – strong communication and influencing skills at a senior management level

Ability to learn and master new therapeutic areas and market environments and Knowledge of:

Institutional account management and selling in community and institutional settings

Varied specialty therapeutic areas including solid organ and hematologic malignancies,  large molecule and small molecule drug products, administration of injectable drug products, and distribution and payment of specialty drug products and devices

Vendor Management experience

Thorough understanding of Pfizer Compliance Guidelines and Review Committee/Local Medical Approval processes

Project management expertise including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing projects and  ability to use project management tools, presentation tools, elearning development and publishing tools

Budget management – financial acumen

Excellent organizational abilities and the capacity to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously

Outstanding presentation, writing, and communication skills

Required computer experiences: LMS (eg Sumtotal) administration and processing,; proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, course development products (eg CLARO, Articulate, Lectora, Captivate) and survey tools

Experience working globally with organizations/teams/individuals

English written and spoken efficiency

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

7+ years experience in developing instructional materials for customer facing colleagues

Bachelor’s degree, Masters degree preferred

Certification(s) in Instructional Design or Project Management preferred

Experience in a customer facing commercial function

Experience with elearning authoring tools and  learning technology

Experience in evaluating training programs and materials to ensure end-user needs are met

Training Design and Delivery experience in the pharmaceutical industry

Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously; has the ability to plan, meet deadlines, and manage competing priorities

Global/Regional understanding of the business

Cross-functional working  experience and collaboration

PRICING & ACCESS ANALYST, NEAR

Job ID: 1043920

Reports to: Health & Value Lead, NEAR

Region: AfME

JOB PURPOSE

The Pricing Analyst, NEAR is a key member of the Country H&V team. The role works closely with the Health & Value Lead; Country Cross-Functional teams (Corporate Affairs, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply); and above Country Pricing Analytic teams in Global H&V to maintain the integrity of NEAR pricing policies and procedures.

The key scope of the role is to:

Manage day-to-day administration of pricing procedure in accordance with NEAR Pricing SOP

Support the execution of Pricing & Market Access plans in line with NEAR Commercial strategies & tactical plans

Generate/consolidate reports and reporting templates to assess commercial impact of Pricing & Access projects against set objectives

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Manage day-to-day administration of Pricing procedure in accordance with NEAR Pricing SOP:

Maintains accurate and up-to-date Pricing records within company pricing systems

Gather and update the business with market pricing dynamics

Support the Commercial team to develop Business cases for Price Change Requests:

Respond accurately to pricing policy questions

Obtain missing information on price proposals

Process price approvals (certain level of price requests)

Populate feedback for future reviews of Pricing SOP and PCR Governance

Conduct Market survey to benchmark competitor price movements

Develop price/volume/value models to assist Brand teams set optimal revenues generating prices

Interpret to Finance team, approved PSP documents for implementation on invoicing system

Based on cost structure generate relevant prices for submission into Financial systems; TPR, GMX, etc

Document/File approved offers and price exemptions for audit

Support the execution of Pricing & Market Access plans in line with NEAR Commercial & Account strategies & tactical plans:

Generate report of Retail channel economics at product and portfolio levels

Design relevant templates to validate compensation due to distributors/agents

Assess the impact of commercial plans against set objectives:

Revenues upside

Profitability targets

Discounts offered

Customer reach

Prepare payer value messages for key stakeholder interaction in conjunction with KAMs.

Support the KAMs/TM to prepare relevant documents for bid submission:

Tender Price schedules

Bid bond and other securities in partnership with Finance

Bid Authorization letters for agents

Licenses and Certificates in collaboration with Regulatory

Prepare letters, responses and other operational correspondences with Customers:

In partnership with the responsible KAMs/Tender Manager

Based on approved/agreed language and terms

Generate/Consolidate a report of volumes and values progression in Tenders for monthly meetings:

Submitted

Won

Awarded

Supplied

Generate/consolidate reports and reporting templates to assess commercial impact of Pricing & Access projects against set objectives:

Generate Profitability Analysis by Customer group and by Products

Generate report of revenue performance against objectives:

By Specific customer and/or Major Customer Segments

By Key Brands and Portfolios

Organize periodic meeting with stakeholders as needed:

Consolidate report per Region/market

Update Tender progression By SKU/Market/Region

Support KAMs in the development of Commercial Value proposition

Job Specific Technical/Functional/Professional Competencies

Expect candidates to demonstrate these competencies:

Acts decisively

Seizes accountability

Change agile

Self-awareness

Demonstrates business acumen

Grows self

Expect candidates to demonstrate these functional/management competencies:

Understanding of market pricing environment

Strong analytical/modeling skills

Strong organizational / prioritization skills

Attention to details

Good communication skills

Innovation and creativity

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

University degree or equivalent in Sciences preferred

Experience of working in tender and/or institutional business

Understanding of financial/business performance indicators

Fluent in written and spoken English, French is an advantage

Minimum 2 year experience in the pharmaceutical, FMCG or related industry

Dimensions:

Budget Responsibility None

Number of reports None

Geographic Scope NEAR

DUE DATE: 22, December 2016

RETAIL REPRESENTATIVE

Job ID: 1043915

Location: Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Reports to: Retail and Distribution Manager

Region: NEAR

JOB PURPOSE

Describe in one or two sentences the primary purpose of the job

Retail sales representative to promote Pfizer products in retail pharmacies to pharmacist and pharmacy staff, to drive the offering of Pfizer brands to customers, through detailing activities and audiovisual presentations.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

The main results the job holder is accountable for delivering:

Detailing Pfizer’s products key features to the pharmacist in key retail accounts.

Manage total Pfizer’s portfolio in key Pharmacies.

Develop and execute Business / Customer / Account plans for portfolio of products for a given geography, in line with Pfizer values.

Allocate resources effectively to best fit business / account plans.

Regularly review performance and progress of implementation of plans against agreed metrics

Set accounts sales targets as well as standards sales activities.

Grow existing or develop new business to meet or exceed sales targets in key accounts.

Develop and grow relationships with key customers through commercial knowledge, relationships and selling skills.

Work to create Innovative commercial value propositions to drive desired availability

Work  to identify potential new clients and business opportunities

Call and promote selected products  on all commercially relevant personnel at the POS (owners, pharmacist.) the expected number of times a day with targeted frequency and sequence

Negotiate and secure the availability of promoted products, checking and ensuring proper inventories and the timely ordering of products

Present the value added commercial initiatives and programs.

Gather feedback and present corresponding Pfizer solutions to customer needs

Spot emerging trends in retail (customer, competitor information, and value proposition insights) and communicate to the management of sales and marketing

Report appropriate feedback and competitive info from customers to management for strategy adaptation.

Managing financial situation of his or her customers.

Meet all administrative and compliance expectations of management

Managing distributor’s inventory and sales.

Propose and coordinate with marketing team pharmacies promotional plans and activities.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

Bachelor Degree in Biological Sciences- Preferably Pharmacy (B. Pharm)

Geographical knowledge of the territories

Up to date knowledge of relevant Therapeutic areas.

Familiar with Standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the Pharmaceutical Industry in Nigeria.

Minimum of 1 -2 years’ experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Proven level of integrity

JOB SPECIFIC TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL/PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES:

Excellent Verbal, Presentation and Written Communication Skills

Must possess Business and Financial acumen

Must possess Basic Selling Skills

Must be a Self starter and Emotionally intelligent

Must be Change agile

Must possess People /Relationship Management Skills

Exceptional Aptitude for Learning

Basic Information Technology [IT] Knowledge.

Proficient use of Microsoft Office, Excel Software Packages.

Dimensions:

Budget Responsibility/ Number of Reports/ Geographic scope

Responsible for geography base trade budget.

DUE DATE: 22nd December, 2016.

TO APPLY

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CLICK HERE TO APPLY

DUE DATE: 29 December, 2016

Ongoing Recruitment at Pfizer Nigeria, Monday 12, December 2016

Brand Curriculum Development Manager at Pfizer Nigeria

Pfizer – Good health is vital to all of us, and finding sustainable solutions to the most pressing health care challenges of our world cannot wait. That’s why we at Pfizer are committed to applying science and our global resources to improve health and well-being at every stage of life. We strive to provide access to safe, effective and affordable medicines and related health care services to the people who need them.

Job Title: Brand Curriculum Development Manager

Description
New York, NY and Collegeville, PA preferred:

• Reports to Sr Director Brand Curriculum Development  in the GCO Training Center of Excellence. 


• The Brand Curriculum Development Manager is accountable for the successful design and development of a high quality and valued global customer facing GCO brand training curriculum in line with current and future business requirements.


• This position requires extensive instructional design, development and project management skills as well as the ability to work with stakeholders to establish development plans for key training and courses.


• Prior experience with the design, development and implementation of quality global educational courses, advanced learning program management, technical and communication skills are required.  


• Ensures development plans utilize diverse and innovative methodologies for delivery and are produced with high quality in support of Inspection Readiness. 


• Strong ability to manage course development across multiple projects concurrently.

Responsibilities
Lead and project manage the Analysis, Design, Development, Handover and  Evaluation of Brand curriculum development training programs for prioritized therapeutic areas and brands according to business requirements and design principles for CoE projects, or GCO projects. This includes:

• Plans and executes assigned projects, associated budgets, timelines and other project specific deliverables within the scope of the initiative/project


• Monitors, manages and communicates status to multi-disciplinary teams


• Align closely and works collaboratively with other relevant colleagues within GCO Training CoE and learning agencies to support training initiatives.


• Usage of Pfizer systems for document management, purchasing, elearning development and production


• Demonstrate effective project and vendor management capabilities


• Manage deliverables according to endorsed plans and timelines


• Synthesize critical business and market drivers, medical practice patterns and regulatory situations in all major markets around the globe


• Demonstrate knowledge of Global Innovative, Oncology, and Vaccines therapeutic areas and key products; critically assess product differentiators


• Lead engagements with  external KOLs, external vendors and experts to develop global learning assets


• Development of novel training methodologies to increase impact and efficiency


• Capable of driving the overall Training Center of Excellence culture across business units


• Develop processes, as needed, and monitor activities related to Reg 08 compliance of Training programs; ensure programs and projects are evaluated for effectiveness and customer satisfaction and that feedback is utilized as part of the continuous improvement process.

Qualifications
Functional, Business & Technical Competencies:

• Project management expertise including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing projects


• Expertise in principles and application of instructional design across multiple delivery methodologies for a customer facing audience


• Expertise in managing the end-to-end process of designing and developing curriculum


• Advanced understanding of business processes and commercial experience in biopharmaceutical products


• Consultative Partnering and Commercial Client management – strong communication and influencing skills at a senior management level


• Ability to learn and master new therapeutic areas and market environments and Knowledge of:


• Institutional account management and selling in community and institutional settings


• Varied specialty therapeutic areas including solid organ and hematologic malignancies,  large molecule and small molecule drug products, administration of injectable drug products, and distribution and payment of specialty drug products and devices


• Vendor Management experience


• Thorough understanding of Pfizer Compliance Guidelines and Review Committee/Local Medical Approval processes


• Project management expertise including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing projects and  ability to use project management tools, presentation tools, elearning development and publishing tools


• Budget management – financial acumen


• Excellent organizational abilities and the capacity to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously


• Outstanding presentation, writing, and communication skills


• Required computer experiences: LMS (eg Sumtotal) administration and processing,; proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, course development products (eg CLARO, Articulate, Lectora, Captivate) and survey tools


• Experience working globally with organizations/teams/individuals


• English written and spoken efficiency

Skills 

• 7+ years experience in developing instructional materials for customer facing colleagues


• Bachelor’s degree, Masters degree preferred


• Certification(s) in Instructional Design or Project Management preferred


• Experience in a customer facing commercial function


• Experience with elearning authoring tools and  learning technology


• Experience in evaluating training programs and materials to ensure end-user needs are met


• Training Design and Delivery experience in the pharmaceutical industry


• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously; has the ability to plan, meet deadlines, and manage competing priorities


• Global/Regional understanding of the business


• Cross-functional working  experience and collaboration

Location: Nigeria

Closing Date
29th December 2016.

APPLY HERE

Brand Curriculum Development Manager at Pfizer Nigeria

Conference Organizer at the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) – For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children’s survival, protection and development. The world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS.
UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you.

Job Title: Conference Organizer – Women, Peace and Security/ SGBV Consultant – NOC

Description

• The Consultant, with guidance from the Chief of Child Protection and SGBV Specialist, will ensure a highly successful conference to launch the National Plan of Action for UN Security Council Resolution1325, as well as successful events leading up to the conference

Responsibilities 

• Organize and coordinate workshops in Borno with conflict affected women and girls, key government and NGO stakeholders and religious and traditional leaders on the role of women and girls in peacebuilding, peace and security;


• Oversee and provide technical support for the development of a discussion paper developed capturing the key findings and recommendations;


• Coordinate media dialogue on the role of women and girls in peace and security;


• Oversee a successful conference on women, peace and security, with a focus on women and girls subjected to Boko Haram related sexual violence, with all logistics effectively in place;


• Produce a final report on the conference.

Expected Deliverables
1)

• Comprehensive planning tool for conference events developed with the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, UN Women, and Embassy of Norway


• Venue for launch secured


• Invitation list developed and invitations for the conference designed and distributed


• Conference materials designed, developed and printed, including participant pack


• Participant packs for all launch attendees (15th March 2017)


• Successful conference on women, peace and security, with a focus on women and girls subjected to Boko Haram related sexual violence, with all logistics effectively in place, including exhibition by Government, NGOs and development partners on their work in the North East on women, peace and security and addressing sexual violence


• Final report on conference developed and printed – encompassing the discussion paper and key recommendations for promoting the role of women and girls in the peacebuilding process, emanating from the consultations and the conference

2)

• Workshops in Borno with girls and women subjected to Boko Haram related sexual violence and conflict affected women and girls (1 day, 6 locations) and with key government and NGO stakeholders and religious and traditional leaders (2 day)


• Draft discussion paper on findings and recommendations from the Borno workshop with women, girls and leaders


• Final discussion paper on findings and recommendations from the Borno workshop with women, girls and leaders, incorporated comments, type set and printed

3)

• Materials developed for sharing with the media on SC1325 and the role of women and girls in peace-building in North East Nigeria, as well as the findings of the Borno consultations (item 2)


• Media dialogue


• Media attendance at the conference

4) Weekly email updates shared with Chief of Section and SBV Specialist

Qualifications

• Masters Degree (specific discipline not required) or Degree and eight years experience in lieu of a Masters


• Five years’ experience of organizing events – experience in supporting government, NGOs or development partners or private sector organisations in organizing launch events/campaign events/conferences/workshops and/or programme management in the field of SGBV/Women, Peace and Security/Child Protection or similar fields of development

Skills

• Excellent and demonstrable organizational skills required


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills


• Excellent written skills


• Computer skills, including various office applications and internet navigation skills


• Fluency in English language

Location: Abuja

Closing Date 
20th December, 2016.

APPLY HERE

Conference Organizer at the United Nations Children"s Fund (UNICEF)

Executive Assistant Vacancy at Lagos Business School, Tuesday 6, December 2016

ABOUT LBS

Lagos Business School delivers executive programmes aimed at systematically improving the practice of management in Nigeria.

In 2007, LBS consolidated its status as Nigeria’s premier business school by ranking for the first time among the top 50 business schools in the world, in the area of open enrolment programmes, by the Financial Times of London and currently holds an AACSB accreditation which is known worldwide, as the longest standing, most recognized form of specialized/professional accreditation an institution and its business programs can earn.

OUR MISSION

LBS is a community of people committed to creating and transmitting management and business knowledge based on a Christian conception of the human person and of economic activity and relevant to Nigeria and Africa at large. We strive to be a world-class business school which will have a significant impact on the practice of management.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE DEAN

Department: Dean’s Office

Business Unit: Pan-Atlantic University/Lagos Business School

Reports To: Dean


PURPOSE OF POSITION

To provide high level strategic and tactical support to the Dean to ensure seamless coordination of the School administration

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/KEY JOB ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to the following:

Oversee work activities within the office by organizing strategic assignments, monitoring progress and ensuring completion within established guidelines.

Conduct research and make proposals on School development and realization of its objectives.

Develop and manage relationships with international institutions aimed at building collaborations beneficial to the School.

Represent the Dean in important meetings with stakeholders, ministries and regulatory agencies.

Develop metrics for monitoring and evaluation of on-going collaborations and partnerships, review and present report for management decisions

Monitor and report innovations and trends in international collaborations. Develop strategies to counter competitor’s activities.

Assist the Dean in special projects such as AACSB international maintenance of accreditation visits etc.

Develop relationships with other business schools to see opportunities for collaboration.

Work closely with Faculty, Alumni Office, MBA Dept. Accounts and relevant units for the realization of both local and international office mandate.

Any other job to be assigned by the Dean.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Number of completed projects within specified period

Meeting set targets on stakeholders’ engagement.

Number of local and international collaborations initiated

Quality of correspondences from within the Dean’s office.

Level of positive feedback from internal and external customers


SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

Strong Leadership skills

Excellent managerial skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Influencing skills

High integrity, reliability and confidentiality

General organizational skills

Flexibility: may require out of station travels.

Public Relations and Marketing communication skills

Consultancy skills

Strong stakeholders management skills

Ability to prepare effective and persuasive business presentation

Working knowledge of MS office

Sound report writing skills

QUALIFICATIONS

Good first degree in the field. An MBA or relevant Masters Degree would be an advantage.

Professional Qualification

Membership of relevant professional association/institute.

EXPERIENCE

At least 6 years in relevant work with at least 3 years at managerial level.

Excellent knowledge of Nigerian executive education market and manpower development sector. International exposure is an added advantage.

TO APPLY

Applicants are to forward their CVs to careers@lbs.edu.ng

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Executive Assistant Vacancy at Lagos Business School, Tuesday 6, December 2016

Assistant Lecturer at the Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM)

The Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM) was established in 1999 to train medical and allied professionals. The College started with training of medical students leading to the award of Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MB;BS) Degree and expanded to other programmes such as Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), Bachelor of Nursing Science (BN.Sc), Bachelor of Science, Physiology (B.Sc. Physiology)and postgraduate programmes in Physiology, Anatomy, Medical Biochemistry and Public Health.

Job Title: Assistant Lecturer

Duties

• The duties of the academic staff will include Teaching, Research, Supervision of Junior Colleagues and Clinical assignments where applicable.

Requirement

• A Masters degree with evidence of considerable teaching and research potential/experience.

Conditions of Service

• The Appointments which will be on permanent basis would commence as soon as possible. Appointees would be on probation for the first two (2) years and would be considered for confirmation to retiring age thereafter, subject to satisfactory performance. 


• Fringe benefits and other Allowances are comparable to what obtains in existing Colleges of Medicine in the Country.  


• Other conditions of Service are as stated in the Conditions of Service guiding Senior Staff of Lagos State University.

Remuneration

• CONUASS 02: N794,260.00 – N1,120,544.00

Location: Lagos

Closing Date
21st December, 2016.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit thirty (30) copies of their applications including certificates and other relevant credentials and curriculum vitae which should contain the following:

• Names in full (Surname First)


• Place and Date of Birth


• State of Origin  


• Permanent Address


• Current Postal Address


• Candidate’s E-mail address and Telephone Number(s)


• Nationality and Marital Status


• Number and Ages of Children


• Academic/Professional Qualifications (with dates and Institutions)


• Statement of Experience, including full details of former and present position


• Current Research


• List of Publications


• Other activities outside Current Employment


• Names and addresses of three (3) referees


• Proposed date of availability for duty, if appointed


• Applicants should please include three (3) self-addressed envelopes with N50.00 stamp on each.

Applicants should please forward their Applications with supporting documents to:

The College Secretary,
Lagos State University College of Medicine,
P.M.B. 21266,
Ikeja,
Lagos State.

Note:

• Candidates should indicate the position applied for and the department at the top left hand corner of the envelopes containing their applications. 


• Candidates should request their referees to forward reference letters on their behalf directly to the address above.

Assistant Lecturer at the Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM)

Job Recruitment at The Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM), Thursday 1, December 2016

The Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM) was established in 1999 to train medical and allied professionals. The College started with training of medical students leading to the award of Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MB;BS) Degree and expanded to other programmes such as Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), Bachelor of Nursing Science (BN.Sc), Bachelor of Science, Physiology (B.Sc. Physiology)and postgraduate programmes in Physiology, Anatomy, Medical Biochemistry and Public Health.

With a new vision ‘To be the leading College of Medicine in Africa’, the College is in a move to further strengthen the various programmes by recruiting additional lecturers.

Consequently, applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following academic positions below:

SENIOR LECTURER

Faculty: Clinical Science

Department: Nursing

DUTIES

The duties of the academic staff will include Teaching, Research, Supervision of Junior Colleagues and Clinical assignments where applicable.

REQUIREMENTS

A good Honours Degree in the area of specialty with a Higher Degree such as a Doctorate, or where applicable holders of MB;BS Degree with Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, West African Postgraduate Medical College or equivalent qualification.

Must have at least three (3) years of teaching experience as Lecturer I where applicable or Ph.D with Six (6) years Post-Doctoral qualification experience in teaching/research in the University.

Must exhibit demonstrable research capability through scholarly publications in reputable journals AND

Must possess reasonable administrative experience and demonstrate ability to provide academic leadership.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

The Appointments which will be on permanent basis would commence as soon as possible. Appointees would be on probation for the first two (2) years and would be considered for confirmation to retiring age thereafter, subject to satisfactory performance.

Fringe benefits and other Allowances are comparable to what obtains in existing Colleges of Medicine in the Country.  Other conditions of Service are as stated in the Conditions of Service guiding Senior Staff of Lagos State University.

Remuneration

CONUASS 05: N1,653,415.00 – N2,348.299.00

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Department: Nursing

DUTIES

The duties of the academic staff will include Teaching, Research, Supervision of Junior Colleagues and Clinical assignments where applicable.

REQUIREMENTS
Candidates for the position of Associate Professor must demonstrate clear evidence of scholarship through considerable academic publications in the specialty; and as well have at least eight ( years Post-Doctoral qualification experience in Teaching/Research in a University.

Candidates should have demonstrable capacity to participate in inter/multi-disciplinary research, ability to provide academic leadership, in addition to reasonable administrative experience.


CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

The Appointments which will be on permanent basis would commence as soon as possible. Appointees would be on probation for the first two (2) years and would be considered for confirmation to retiring age thereafter, subject to satisfactory performance.

Fringe benefits and other Allowances are comparable to what obtains in existing Colleges of Medicine in the Country.  Other conditions of Service are as stated in the Conditions of Service guiding Senior Staff of Lagos State University.

Remuneration

CONUASS 06: N2,053,124.00 – N2,684,096.00

ASSISTANT LECTURER

Department: Nursing

DUTIES

The duties of the academic staff will include Teaching, Research, Supervision of Junior Colleagues and Clinical assignments where applicable.

REQUIREMENTS

A Masters degree with evidence of considerable teaching and research potential/experience.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

The Appointments which will be on permanent basis would commence as soon as possible. Appointees would be on probation for the first two (2) years and would be considered for confirmation to retiring age thereafter, subject to satisfactory performance.

Fringe benefits and other Allowances are comparable to what obtains in existing Colleges of Medicine in the Country.  Other conditions of Service are as stated in the Conditions of Service guiding Senior Staff of Lagos State University.

Remuneration

CONUASS 02: N794,260.00 – N1,120,544.00

PROFESSOR

DEPARTMENTS:

Anaesthesia

Nursing

DUTIES

The duties of the academic staff will include Teaching, Research, Supervision of Junior Colleagues and Clinical assignments where applicable.

REQUIREMENTS

Candidates for the position of a Professor must demonstrate clear evidence of scholarship through considerable academic publications in the specialty and as well, have at least ten (10) years Post-Doctoral/Fellowship experience (National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, West African Postgraduate Medical College and other equivalent Fellowship qualifications as applicable to the area of specialization).

In addition to qualifications and experience in Teaching/Research in a University, Candidates should also have demonstrable capacity to participate in inter/multi-disciplinary research, ability to provide academic leadership, and reasonable administrative experience.


CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

The Appointments which will be on permanent basis would commence as soon as possible. Appointees would be on probation for the first two (2) years and would be considered for confirmation to retiring age thereafter, subject to satisfactory performance.

Fringe benefits and other Allowances are comparable to what obtains in existing Colleges of Medicine in the Country.  Other conditions of Service are as stated in the Conditions of Service guiding Senior Staff of Lagos State University.

Remuneration

CONUASS 07: N2,485.099.00 – N3,209,140.00

LECTURER II

AREA OF SPECIALIZATIONS:

Orthopaedics

Neurosurgery

Community Health & Primary Health Care

Anaesthesia

Anatomy

Medical Microbiology and Parasitology

DUTIES

The duties of the academic staff will include Teaching, Research, Supervision of Junior Colleagues and Clinical assignments where applicable.

REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must possess Ph.D in relevant field with evidence of teaching and research/potential experience or where applicable holders of MB;BS Degree with evidence of successful completion of Part I of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, West African Postgraduate Medical College or equivalent qualification.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

The Appointments which will be on permanent basis would commence as soon as possible. Appointees would be on probation for the first two (2) years and would be considered for confirmation to retiring age thereafter, subject to satisfactory performance.

Fringe benefits and other Allowances are comparable to what obtains in existing Colleges of Medicine in the Country.  Other conditions of Service are as stated in the Conditions of Service guiding Senior Staff of Lagos State University.

Remuneration

CONUASS 02: N897,501.00 – N1,251,127.00

LECTURER I

DEPARTMENTS:

Medical Microbiology and Parasitology

Otorhinolaryngology

Cardiothoracic

Orthopaedics

Neurosurgery

Ophthalmology

Community Health & Primary Health Care

Nursing

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Paedodontics

Oral Medicine

Oral Pathology

Periodontology

COMMUNITY DENTISTRY

DUTIES

The duties of the academic staff will include Teaching, Research, Supervision of Junior Colleagues and Clinical assignments where applicable.

REQUIREMENTS

A good Honours Degree in the area of specialty with a Higher Degree such as a Doctorate Degree, or where applicable, with Masters Degree or Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, West African Postgraduate Medical College or equivalent qualification(s) where applicable.

Must have at least three (3) years of teaching experience as Lecturer II where applicable or Ph.D with three (3) years Post-Doctoral qualification experience in teaching/research in the University AND

Must have reasonable scholarly publications.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

The Appointments which will be on permanent basis would commence as soon as possible. Appointees would be on probation for the first two (2) years and would be considered for confirmation to retiring age thereafter, subject to satisfactory performance.

Fringe benefits and other Allowances are comparable to what obtains in existing Colleges of Medicine in the Country.  Other conditions of Service are as stated in the Conditions of Service guiding Senior Staff of Lagos State University.

Remuneration

CONUASS 04: N1,122,751.00 – N1,164,981.00

TO APPLY

Applicants are required to submit thirty (30) copies of their applications including certificates and other relevant credentials and curriculum vitae which should contain the following:

Names in full (Surname First)

Place and Date of Birth

State of Origin

Permanent Address

Current Postal Address

Candidate’s E-mail address and Telephone Number(s)

Nationality and Marital Status

Number and Ages of Children

Academic/Professional Qualifications (with dates and Institutions)

Statement of Experience, including full details of former and present position

Current Research

List of Publications

Other activities outside Current Employment

Names and addresses of three (3) referees

Proposed date of availability for duty, if appointed

Applicants should please include three (3) self-addressed envelopes with N50.00 stamp on each.

Applicants should please forward their Applications with supporting documents to:

The Registrar,

Lagos State University,

P.M.B. 1087,

Apapa-Badagry Expressway,

Ojo,

Lagos State.

Note: Candidates should indicate the position applied for and the department at the top left hand corner of the envelopes containing their applications. Candidates should request their referees to forward reference letters on their behalf directly to the address above.

DUE DATE: 21 December, 2016

Job Recruitment at The Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM), Thursday 1, December 2016

Airtel Nigeria Recruiting Several Positions

Airtel Nigeria (Airtel Networks Limited), a leading mobile telecommunication services provider in Nigeria and a member of Airtel Africa Group, is committed to providing innovative, exciting, affordable and quality mobile services to Nigerians, giving them the freedom to communicate, rise above their daily challenges and drive economic and social development.

A truly innovative company, Airtel has showed resilience, charting new paths in meeting the demands and needs of its esteemed stakeholders and enhancing distribution as well as providing affordable services to empower more Nigerians.

Airtel Nigeria is recruiting to fill the job positions in Nigeria below:

Job Title: Manager, Direct & Indirect Tax
Location: Nigeria
Job Description

• The successful candidate will ensure prompt payment of correct PAYE, withholding taxes and value added tax to the relevant tax authorities and ensure correct PAYE tax returns are filed with tax authorities.

Duties and Responsibilities
Direct & Indirect Taxes Documentation & Reporting:

• Preparation of VAT report


• Review of PAYE and withholding taxes


• Timely payment of WHT, VAT and PAYE taxes


• Consolidation of PAYE YTD


• Compilation of employee tax forms for issuance of tax clearance certificates and tax deduction cards


• Reconciliation of all WHT, VAT and PAYE related accounts


• Ensure 30d ays closure TAT for all direct and indirect tax issues

External Partner Management Process:

• Review documentations for audit of all relevant tax authorities and coordination of audit exercises (36 states and FCT)


• Respond to tax audit queries and resolve the issues


• Attend tax reconciliation meeting with state internal revenue service and ensure prompt closure of outstanding audit

Relevant Skill and Experience

• Graduate Degree/Diploma: B.Sc./H.N.D Accounting and ACA


• 8 years of tax practice experience and appreciable knowledge of the Nigeria tax laws and regulations


• Achieving results & delighting the customers

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply for this Position

Job Title: Regional Technical Officer
Location: Nigeria
Job Description

• The successful candidate will lead, direct, coordinate and control all network operations, maintenance and resources in the region to ensure all goals (optimal network availability, coverage, maintaining target network key performance indicators [KPIs] and quality standards) are met to deliver plus one network quality.


• He/She will also provide local network support for both the commercial teams in the region towards ensuring that network impacting issues are proactively resolved.

Duties and Responsibilities
Management of all Regional Network Operations & Maintenance Strategic Partners(SPs) to deliver optimal availability and QoS:

• Ensure overall proactive and continuous improvement of customer experience and perception in the region


• Responsible for the overall alignment of regional objectives with organizational objectives by ensuring effective communication of operational plan to all stakeholders as well as its execution and monitoring


• Ensure regional network performance across all KPIs


• Conduct weekly governance meetings and engagements


• Track progress, review all O&M tasks within the region and provide timely feedback to management to enhance effective decision-making


• Proactively communicate O&M status, issues & risks to management


• Accountable for overall regional compliance with policies, procedures and methodologies


• Conduct regular status/functional meetings with all stakeholders, ensuring follow through of all agreed actions


• Support periodic audit of all transmission, core and radio network and preventive maintenance schedule audit


• Ensure that special task/project required by HQ Technical is carried out in the region


• Ensure acceptance test procedure (ATP) is conducted for new nodes coming into the network


• Closely working with  MS Team to develop processes to prevent/reduce network failures


• Advising and ensuring implementation of preventive activities by MS Partners and Colo Partners in order to improve network performance


• Ensuring the adherence to applicable regulatory requirements


• Periodic review and analysis of worst cells and follows up with Zonal Technical Officers


• Drive continuous network improvement of own zone drawing up improvement plan and following up on related functions within network

Co-ordinate the annual regional operating plans OPEX (AOPs) for all the active and passive network systems in Airtel Nigeria:

• Co-ordinate annual regional operating plan compilation for Airtel Nigeria Networks


• Direct achievement of annual regional operating plan targets and all local and group operating expenditure saving initiatives to ensure optimization of all network investments


• Ensure key focus on recurring operating expenditure

Drive the end to end process documentation, implementation and compliance to processes, procedures and policies to ensure seamless operations across all SP [Process Management]:

• Institute service level agreement measurement methodology to ensure all SPs are accurately measured, rewarded and penalized accordingly


• Identify, document and implement pertinent processes   procedures and policies that will continually improve operational efficiency


• To ensure that all network facilities are maintained in adherence to global best practices

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure that all activities of operations and maintenance in the zone adhere to corresponding regulatory requirements in daily operations

Partner Management:

• Ensure all processes for effective management of partners


• Ensure that zonal SP requirements receive the necessary support from both the network local and central teams

Team Management:

• Co-ordinate the Regional Networks team to ensure alignment with the organizational goals

Relevant Skill and Experience

• Bachelor of Electrical /Electronic Engineering or Telecoms Engineering(Masters Degree in Engineering a plus)


• Sound knowledge of Mobile Network O&M


• 8 -12 years of varied experience in operation and maintenance in the Telecom industry


• 4 -6 years managerial/Supervisory experience in a GSM/mobile company

Other requirements (Behavioural etc.):

• Team Management


• Analytical and Presentation skills


• Strategic negotiation skills


• Entrepreneurial disposition in decision making and managing resources


• Logical decision making abilities


• Flexible and dedicated


• Ability to innovate and deliver value to business


• Ability to manage an outsourcing partner to effectively deliver on service level agreements


• Ability to motivate and lead both internal and external partners


• Impeccable integrity and character


• Communication Skills


• Cost, process and automation Innovation
  

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply for this Position

Job Title: Zonal Technical Officer (South-South)
Location: Nigeria
Job Descriptions

• The successful candidate will coordinate, control, manage, support and track day to day network operations in the zone to ensure optimal network availability and coverage while maintaining target network KPI’s to deliver plus one network quality.


• He/She will also be responsible for providing local network support for both the sales and marketing team in the zones to ensure that network impacting issues are proactively resolved.

Duties and Responsibilities
Day to day management of all Zonal Network Operations & Maintenance Strategic Partners(SPs) to deliver optimal availability and QoS:

• Support the Operational Interface for both internal and external stakeholders especially commercial teams to ensure customer issues are resolved within acceptable key performance indicators [KPIs]


• Track special events calendar with Zonal Business Managers and the Marketing function to ensure best in class service during special events within zone


• Track zone network performance (Various KPIs and Network Availability)


• Support periodic audit of all transmission, core and radio network and preventive maintenance schedule audit


• Ensure that special task/project required by HQ technical is carried out in the zone


• Closely work with  E// MS Team to develop processes to prevent/reduce network failures


• Track and ensure that Colo Partners deliver on servive level agreements [SLAs]


• Ensure SAQ activity is up to date (rental renewal and lease payments with zonal finance)


• Follow up with various internal functions; MS Partners, Colocation [Colo] Partners on all issues affecting radio network availability, quality and experience


• Ensure security and community issues do not cause delayed closure of sites


• Advise and ensure implementation of preventive activities by MS Partners and Colo Partners in order to improve network performance


• Ensure the adherence to applicable regulatory requirements


• Audit and support zonal spares management to ensure availability of both critical and non critical spares at the zonal warehouses


• Probes network experience by doing a weekly trending analysis of the volume as well the types of complaints received


• Ensure proactive and continuous improvement of customer experience and perception within zone


• Daily analysis of worst cells and follows up with MS partners on corrective and preventive measures


• Ensure power availability of all IBS sites that are not transferred to Tower Company


• Drive continuous network improvement of own zone drawing up improvement plan and following up on related functions within network.

Prepare and manage the annual Zonal operating plans OPEX (AOPs) for all the active and passive network systems in Airtel Nigeria [Financial]:

• Direct annual zonal operating plan compilation for Airtel Nigeria Networks


• Direct achievement of annual zonal operating plan targets and all local and group operating expenditure saving initiatives to ensure optimization of all network investments


• Ensure key focus on recurring operating expenditure

Drive the end to end process documentation, implementation and compliance to processes, procedures and policies to ensure seamless operations across all SP [Process Management]:

• Institute service level agreement measurement methodology to ensure all SPs are accurately measured, rewarded and penalized accordingly


• Identify, document and implement pertinent processes   procedures and policies that will continually improve operational efficiency


• To ensure that all network facilities are maintained in adherence to global best practices

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure that all activities of operations and maintenance in the zone adhere to corresponding regulatory requirements in daily operations

Partner Management:

• Ensure all processes for effective management of partners


• Ensure that zonal SP requirements receive the necessary support from both the network local and central teams

Relevant Skill and Experience

• Bachelor of Electrical /Electronic Engineering or Telecoms Engineering (Master’s Degree in Engineering a plus)


• Sound knowledge of Mobile Network O&M


• 5-10 years of varied experience in operation and maintenance in the Telecom industry


• 3-5 years managerial/Supervisory experience in a GSM/mobile company

Other Requirements (Behavioural etc.)

• Analytical and Presentation skills


• Strategic negotiation skills


• Entrepreneurial disposition in decision making and managing resources


• Logical decision making abilities


• Flexible and dedicated


• Ability to innovate and deliver value to business


• Ability to manage an outsourcing partner to effectively deliver on service level agreements


• Ability to motivate and lead both internal and external partners


• Impeccable integrity and character


• Communication Skills


• Cost, process and automation Innovation

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply for this Position

Application Deadline  25th November, 2016

Airtel Nigeria Recruiting Several Positions

Airtel Nigeria (Regional Technical Officer)

Airtel Nigeria (Airtel Networks Limited), a leading mobile telecommunication services provider in Nigeria and a member of Airtel Africa Group, is committed to providing innovative, exciting, affordable and quality mobile services to Nigerians, giving them the freedom to communicate, rise above their daily challenges and drive economic and social development.A truly innovative company, Airtel has showed resilience, charting new paths in meeting the demands and needs of its esteemed stakeholders and enhancing distribution as well as providing affordable services to empower more Nigerians.

Job Title: Regional Technical Officer

Description

• The successful candidate will lead, direct, coordinate and control all network operations, maintenance and resources in the region to ensure all goals (optimal network availability, coverage, maintaining target network key performance indicators [KPIs] and quality standards) are met to deliver plus one network quality.


• He/She will also provide local network support for both the commercial teams in the region towards ensuring that network impacting issues are proactively resolved.

Responsibilities
Management of all Regional Network Operations & Maintenance Strategic Partners(SPs) to deliver optimal availability and QoS:

• Ensure overall proactive and continuous improvement of customer experience and perception in the region


• Responsible for the overall alignment of regional objectives with organizational objectives by ensuring effective communication of operational plan to all stakeholders as well as its execution and monitoring


• Ensure regional network performance across all KPIs


• Conduct weekly governance meetings and engagements


• Track progress, review all O&M tasks within the region and provide timely feedback to management to enhance effective decision-making


• Proactively communicate O&M status, issues & risks to management


• Accountable for overall regional compliance with policies, procedures and methodologies


• Conduct regular status/functional meetings with all stakeholders, ensuring follow through of all agreed actions


• Support periodic audit of all transmission, core and radio network and preventive maintenance schedule audit


• Ensure that special task/project required by HQ Technical is carried out in the region


• Ensure acceptance test procedure (ATP) is conducted for new nodes coming into the network


• Closely working with  MS Team to develop processes to prevent/reduce network failures


• Advising and ensuring implementation of preventive activities by MS Partners and Colo Partners in order to improve network performance


• Ensuring the adherence to applicable regulatory requirements


• Periodic review and analysis of worst cells and follows up with Zonal Technical Officers


• Drive continuous network improvement of own zone drawing up improvement plan and following up on related functions within network

Co-ordinate the annual regional operating plans OPEX (AOPs) for all the active and passive network systems in Airtel Nigeria:

• Co-ordinate annual regional operating plan compilation for Airtel Nigeria Networks


• Direct achievement of annual regional operating plan targets and all local and group operating expenditure saving initiatives to ensure optimization of all network investments


• Ensure key focus on recurring operating expenditure


• Drive the end to end process documentation, implementation and compliance to processes, procedures and policies to ensure seamless operations across all SP [Process Management]:


• Institute service level agreement measurement methodology to ensure all SPs are accurately measured, rewarded and penalized accordingly


• Identify, document and implement pertinent processes   procedures and policies that will continually improve operational efficiency


• To ensure that all network facilities are maintained in adherence to global best practices

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure that all activities of operations and maintenance in the zone adhere to corresponding regulatory requirements in daily operations

Partner Management:

• Ensure all processes for effective management of partners


• Ensure that zonal SP requirements receive the necessary support from both the network local and central teams

Team Management:

• Co-ordinate the Regional Networks team to ensure alignment with the organizational goals

Skill and Experience

• Bachelor of Electrical /Electronic Engineering or Telecoms Engineering(Masters Degree in Engineering a plus)


• Sound knowledge of Mobile Network O&M


• 8 -12 years of varied experience in operation and maintenance in the Telecom industry


• 4 -6 years managerial/Supervisory experience in a GSM/mobile company


• Other requirements (Behavioural etc.):


• Team Management


• Analytical and Presentation skills


• Strategic negotiation skills


• Entrepreneurial disposition in decision making and managing resources


• Logical decision making abilities


• Flexible and dedicated


• Ability to innovate and deliver value to business


• Ability to manage an outsourcing partner to effectively deliver on service level agreements


• Ability to motivate and lead both internal and external partners


• Impeccable integrity and character


• Communication Skills


• Cost, process and automation Innovation

Location: Nigeria

Closing Date
25th November, 2016.

APPLY HERE

Airtel Nigeria (Regional Technical Officer)

State Coordinator at Palladium

Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with foundations, investors, governments, corporations, communities and civil society to formulate strategies and implement solutions that generate lasting social, environmental and financial benefits.

Job Title: State Coordinator- Kano

Requirements

• Minimum of a Masters degree in social sciences, humanities or any related discipline.


• Minimum of 5 years experience working in the development sector especially on gender and research.

Key Knowledge

• Excellent working knowledge of Nigerian culture.


• Subject matter expert on social change programming, particularly gender equality issues, relationships and violence towards AGW, men and boys work.


• Knowledge of AGW life style.


• Knowledge of key influencers in affecting a change in attitudes towards AGW.


• Knowledge of how to access relevant communication channels (e.g., radio stations).


• Understanding of physical and virtual safe spaces.


• Knowledge of other DFID progammes, donor funded safe space programs, civil societies in safe space work within the state and other programmme partners


• Understanding of how to access government representatives, religious leaders and other key state influencers.


• Fluent in the local language of the state.

Core Competencies

• Communication


• Planning and Organising


• Technological Awareness

Functional Competencies

• Building Collaborative Relationships


• Planning and Project Management


• Managing Partner Performance


• Monitoring and Evaluating


• Researching and Analysing

Location: Kano

Closing Date

25th November, 2016

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State Coordinator at Palladium

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