Sales Manager – Lubricant Additives at Adexen Recruitment Agency, Monday 11, December 2017

Adexen Recruitment Agency – Our client is a large conglomerate with business interest ranging from engineering services to FMCG and healthcare products.

SALES MANAGER – LUBRICANT ADDITIVES

Job Reference: 1360

Function: Commercial & Communication

JOB DESCRIPTION

We require a Sales Manager – Lubricant Additives for our chemical company in Lagos.

The ‘Sales Manager – Lubricant Additives’ is responsible for the planning, controlling and leading all lubricant sales and marketing activities.

He/She formulates and implements business and strategic plans in each area, integrates new business into the existing business.

Coordinates advertising and sales promotion, lubricant brand and identity in the assignment market.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Take ownership of the overall Market segmentation process and the implementation of agreed strategies on an overall basis.

Formulate and implement tactical and strategic lubricants plans throughout the targeted business segments with the greatest potential to improve profitability, positioning and market share.

Grow the business whilst making sure that there is sufficient growth of revenue to maintain profitability.

Direct responsibility for management and profitable growth of lubricant activities

Direct responsibility for achievement of plans and targets, including operational measures such as market share, Earning, Gross margin contribution, credit control etc

Review the Country’s monthly Lubricants business and provide commentaries and action plan

Reports and provides feedback (Market conditions, sales information in Nigeria, prospecting activities, credit terms, competitors’ price, competitors’ data, technical services as driven by the market)

Leads efforts to regularly communicate the operational excellence focus making sure that every S&M staff, customers, distributors and resellers in Nigeria are fully conversant with concepts, processes and compliance requirements and lubricant knowledge training.

Assist in the development and implementation of marketing plans.

Grow strong relationships with business and public leaders. Communicate regularly with the company’s biggest customers making sure that they are invited to business and social events throughout the year.

Perform specific tasks as assigned by Supervisor

Promote and support company image standards

Follows all Company policies and procedures

Composes and processes routine correspondence

Utilize personal computer in windows system and electronic mail

Communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of B.Sc Degree or equivalent

Should have 5 – 10 years’ experience in both lubricant formulations (R&D, Quality Control, Production) and sales (ideally already selling lubricant additives to lubricant producers)

Product Knowledge

People leadership

Sales & marketing mastery

Analytical skills

Financial awareness

Entrepreneurship

Creative thinking

Customer focus/orientation

Advanced PC usage

Must be sharp, intelligence and eloquent in communication

Must be able to so…e with people

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

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Sales Manager – Lubricant Additives at Adexen Recruitment Agency, Monday 11, December 2017

Denna Rossi Limited Latest Job Vacancies [13 Positions]

Denna Rossi Limited, is a Fast Moving Consumer Goods company (FMCG) who are into the production of a variety of healthy products, fruits and still soft drinks that are quality assured to the Nigeria market.

We currently require the services of smarts and resourceful individuals to fill the positions below:

Job Title: National Sales Manager
Location: Nigeria
Requirement

• Interested candidates should possess a minimum of 5 years experience.

 

Job Title: Chief Financial Controller
Location: Nigeria
Requirement

• Interested candidates should possess a minimum of 5 years experience.

 

Job Title: Production Manager
Location: Nigeria
Requirement

• Interested candidates should possess a minimum of 5 years experience.

 

Job Title: Quality Control Manager
Location: Nigeria
Requirement

• Interested candidates should possess a minimum of 5 years experience.

 

Job Title: Utility Manager
Location: Nigeria
Requirement

• Interested candidates should possess a minimum of 5 years experience.

 

Job Title: Warehouse Manager
Location: Nigeria
Requirement

• Interested candidates should possess a minimum of 5 years experience.

 

Job Title: Marketing & Sales Manager
Location: Nigeria
Requirement

• Interested candidates should possess a minimum of 5 years experience.

 

Job Title: Warehouse Officer
Location: Nigeria
Requirement

• Interested candidates should possess a minimum of 2 years experience.

 

Job Title: Marketing & Sales Executive
Location: Nigeria
Requirement

• Interested candidates should possess a minimum of 2 years experience.

 

Job Title: Mechanical & Electrical Engineer
Location: Nigeria
Requirement

• Interested candidates should possess a minimum of 2 years experience.

 

Job Title: Blowing Machine Operator Technician
Location: Nigeria
Requirement

• Interested candidates should possess a minimum of 2 years experience.

 

Job Title: Filling Machine Operator
Location: Nigeria
Requirement

• Interested candidates should possess a minimum of 2 years experience.

 

Job Title: Labeller & Shrink Wrapper
Location: Nigeria
Requirement

• Interested candidates should possess a minimum of 2 years experience.

 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications and CV’s to: [email protected]

Application Deadline  21st December, 2017.

Denna Rossi Limited Latest Job Vacancies [13 Positions]

Blue Lodge Catering Limited Ongoing Recruitment [3 Positions]

Blue Lodge Catering Limited, a fast moving bakery, pastry and restaurant located on the Island, is recruiting to fill the positions below:

Job Title: Food & Beverage Supervisor
Location: Lagos
Job Description
Candidates are expected to have experience working in a continental restaurant and is comfortable attending to expatriate guest.

Candidates must be very knowledgeable about major continental food menu and receipt:

• Must possess comprehensive product knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine, champagne, non-alcoholic beverages, designated glassware, preparation methods, garnishments, current trends and make recommendations for appropriate adjustments.


• Inform waiters of daily house specials if available.


• Possess adequate knowledge of the Beverage menu


• Participate in weekly and monthly bar stock count when required.

Manage Restaurant operations:

• Maintain exceptional levels of customer service


• Recruit, manage, train and develop the Restaurant team


• Manage guest queries in a timely and efficient manner


• Accountable for monthly stock takes


• Incentivise team members to maximize sales and revenue


• Ensure communication meetings are conducted and post-meeting minutes generated


• Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships


• Comply with restaurant security, fire regulations and all health and safety legislation

Taking responsibility for the business performance of the restaurant:

• Analysing and planning restaurant sales levels and profitability


• Organising marketing activities, such as promotional events and discount schemes


• Preparing reports at the end of the shift/week, including staff control, food control and sales


• Creating and executing plans for department sales, profit and staff development


• Setting budgets and/or agreeing them with senior management


• Planning and coordinating menus


• Coordinating the entire operation of the restaurant during scheduled shifts


• Managing staff and providing them with feedback


• Responding to customer complaints


• Ensuring that all employees adhere to the company’s uniform standards


• Meeting and greeting customers and organising table reservations


• Advising customers on menu and wine choice


• Recruiting, training and motivating staff


• Maintaining high standards of quality control, hygiene, and health and safety


• Checking stock levels and ordering supplies

 

Job Title: Pastry & Bakery Chef
Location: Lagos
Job Description

• Must have experience in managing a pastry/bakery department in a continental restaurant or fast food outlet


• Must know how to produce baguettes, croissants, burger bread, soft rolls,various types of bread and various types of cakes, muffins, cookies, pies,ice cream, waffles,pancakes etc.


• Responsible for reporting all malfunctioning bakery equipment and reporting the same to the Head Pastry Chef.


• Helps Head Pastry Chef develop and research new recipes and creates decorative pastry products for special events, parties, and banquets.


• Ensuring the food preparation areas in the pastry are clean and hygienic.


• Works with Head Pastry Chef to take appropriate action to reduce operating costs and wastage without affecting quality of pastries or service.


• Instructs and trains bakery employees on the proper procedures and techniques in the production of pastry products.


• Assist in month end inventory and stock taking of all items in the pastry section.


• Assist with all other duties as assigned by the Head Pastry Chef.

 

Job Title: Assistant Pastry & Bakery Chef
Location: Lagos
Job Description

• Must know how to produce baguettes, croissants, burger bread, soft rolls,various types of bread and various types of cakes, muffins, cookies, pies,ice cream, waffles,pancakes etc.


• Ensuring the food preparation areas in the pastry are clean and hygienic.


• Works with Pastry Chef to take appropriate action to reduce operating costs and wastage without affecting quality of pastries or service.


• Responsible for reporting all malfunctioning bakery equipment and reporting the same to the Head Pastry Chef.


• Assist in month end inventory and stock taking of all items in the pastry section.


• Assist with all other duties as assigned by the Pastry Chef.

Requirement

• Candidates should possess relevant qualifications.

 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s to: [email protected]

 

 

Application Deadline  20th December, 2017.

Blue Lodge Catering Limited Ongoing Recruitment [3 Positions]

Chemonics International New Employment Opportunity

Chemonics International, an international development firm based in Washington, DC., seeks professionals for USAID’s anticipated multi-year health program in Nigeria; the Strategic HIV and AIDS Response Program (SHARP).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Security Advisor, North
Location: Abuja, with frequent travel across the Northern states and Middle Belt
Scope of Work

• This scope of work (SOW) sets forth the services to be provided by the Security Coordinator to SAII Associates Ltd/Gte, an associate company of Chemonics International Inc. in the implementation of the USAID Global Health Supply Chain – Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) in Nigeria.

Background

• The Security Advisor – North will assist in the development of security protocols for project operations in Nigeria and keep project teams informed with up-to-date local information that affects security procedures and day-to-day operations.


• S/he will be responsible for building and enhancing strategic relationships with key government ministries (e.g. Nigeria Ministry of Defense) and the Nigerian security sector, including developing relationships with local security professionals, NGO/IP security managers, and security forces.


• The Security Advisor – North must be exceptionally familiar with local security dynamics and the local operating environment, particularly in Nigeria’s Northern states.


• S/he must also be able work with and coordinate with various stakeholders in country and the Chemonics Home Office, while demonstrating sound judgment and a high level of discretion.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Continuously monitor the security environment in the Northern states. Regularly gather information regarding the operating environment in Nigeria’s Northern states, with emphasis on the areas where PSM staff and assets are located.


• Provide guidance on the security implications of program operations and frequently reassess Standard Operating Procedures to adjust as necessary based on changes in the security environment. Provide reports and guidance as requested.


• Build and enhance security relationships. Establish relationships with local law enforcement, civil authorities, development and humanitarian organizations, international missions, and security forces.


• Participate in local security forums, to include skype information sharing groups, the UNDSS NGO security group, and OSAC.


• Provide leadership, strategic guidance, and management for special secu¬rity re¬quirements. These include but are not limited to: general and facility security assessments; special programs and projects such as security for staff traveling in and around Nigeria; support for regional assessments and/or project movements in risk areas, especially in the Northwest states; and any situation that might threaten the safety of staff and operations.


• Manage and continuously upgrade the Chemonics security management program.


• Coordinate with the Nigeria PSM Security Director and the projects’ senior leadership to implement crisis and incident management preparations and response in Nigeria.


• Conduct scenario training and test exercises and ensure emergency continuity. Act as local incident coordinator. Facilitate training as required, and periodic drills at each project office and residential location; including hotel lodging for short term staff.


• Make recommendations for security enhancements and modifications, and ensure that approved recommendations are implemented.


• Conduct incident and situation reporting. Reach out to staff and contacts for local and regional updates on security. Compile and disperse timely and accurate security updates, recommendations for changes in posture, and other relevant information to the Security Manager and/or staff in-person or via e-mail, phone, or SMS.


• Transmit security alerts for emerging situations and report all security-related incidents involving Chemonics staff to the country management team.


• On an activity-by-activity basis, implement the capability to operate safely. In coordination with the senior management team, manage the implementation and quality control of security policies and standard operating procedures.


• Ensure all staff are briefed on all safety and security considerations for project personnel arriving in country from overseas—to include information on security risks, incident in the field.


• Strengthen project staff security skills and habits. Recommend staff training programs and monitor completion and compliance. This includes regular briefings, security guidelines, communication procedures, travel precautions, emergency procedures and movement restrictions (as needed).

Job Qualifications

• Nigerian citizen/resident is required;


• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field


• Proven expertise in Nigerian security issues, including current threat environment, security policy, key actors, risk assessment, and best practices;


• Two or more years’ experience in management and oversight of security platforms that were implemented in Nigeria and utilized low-profile techniques;


• Experience providing security oversight to an international donor program desirable;


• Ability to report to and coordinate with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external;


• Experience in training civilians on safety and security measures;


• At least 5 years of relevant work experience


• Demonstrated ability to generate and leverage network connections in Nigeria to promote an accurate and timely understanding of the security context in Nigeria;


• Prior professional experience working in law enforcement or military coupled with private sector work experience preferred;


• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills; and


• Fluency in English is required.


• Experience working on a USAID or donor-funded project required

Supervision

• The Security Advisor – North will report directly to the Nigeria PSM Security Manager. The Security Advisor- North will also conduct check-ins with Chemonics home office Security Management Unit (SMU) as necessary.


• The Chemonics SMU will provide overall strategic support to the Nigeria PSM security platform and will serve as the key focal point for decisions that impact the entire security platform and in cases of emergency.

Working Conditions/Duration of Assignment

• This is a long-term position for the life of the contract based in Abuja, Nigeria.

Annual Salary Package

• 5 % increase on your current annual base salary (The base salary is the salary before tax without any benefits, allowances or bonuses)


• Transportation Allowance: NGN 208,652.00 (Per year)


• Meals Allowance: NGN 173,407.00 (Per year)


• Miscellaneous Allowance: NGN 453,142.00 (Per year)


• Housing: NGN 974,962.00 (Per year)

Other Allowances:

• Annual Leave Allowance calculated at 10% of annual basic salary


• 13th Month Benefit calculated at 8.33% of your annual basic salary

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to Apply

Application Deadline  10th December, 2017.

Chemonics International New Employment Opportunity

StreSERT Services Limited Job Vacancies [2 Positions]

StreSERT is a professional services organisation that offers quality stress-free solutions to corporate organisations. We offer business support and integrated solutions in different areas that ensure business objectives are achieved.

Critically, we evaluate issues as they impact your business, and consequently deploy the appropriate skills and competencies to proffer the needed solutions.

We are recruiting to fill the positions below:

Job Title: Quality Control Manager (Rice Farming and Milling Company)
Location: Kogi (Site accommodation available)
Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for quality checks for better production and high yield during processing;


• Achieve consistent quality with zero defect in collaboration with all stakeholders by constantly developing, planning and implementing quality systems & processes and training of plant personnel;


• Develop, plan and implement quality systems to meet Food Safety standards;


• Ensure food safety requirements including PRPs, audit processes (factory, market, warehouse, etc.), conducting root cause analysis, implementing corrective action plan, review compliance status for all the quality related observations and lead the process of sharing observations with all stakeholders for implementation/closure;


• Continuously improve quality awareness and standards including sensory evaluation of raw materials, intermediates and finished goods;


• Setup, maintain and operate lab to meet all requirements of testing of incoming, in-process and finished goods consistently;


• Coordination with external laboratories and external calibration agencies for all testing requirements and new methods;


• Support vendor quality improvement programs and looking for opportunities for improvement with vendors;


• Overall responsibility for managing the quality of rice milling operations;


• Perform Quality incident investigation and corrective actions;


• Monitoring end-to-end QA process and logistics;


• Establish and monitor overall plant performance for production and quality standards.

Additional Qualification/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree/HND, or M.Sc.;


• At least 7 years experience in the food industry; particularly rice milling


• Food Science/Technology or other related courses;


• Good communication skills;


• Strong analytical and problem solving skills;


• Thorough knowledge of food safety systems, GMP, GLP, Auditing, Compliance, Training, Food testing (including sensory), basic regulatory knowledge;


• Ability to independently develop standard operating procedures (SOP’s) for routine analysis of products (e.g. basic panels – protein, moisture, carbohydrate, ash, etc.);


• Conduct routine chemical and compositional analysis of new and existing product lines;


• Deploy and operate analytical equipment in the laboratory, as well as identify areas for expansion or improvement of our analytical capabilities;


• Provide routine quality control oversight and input to manufacturing units to ensure establishment, maintenance and/or compliance with standards;


• Interface with external laboratories and service providers to supplement our in-house analytical capability;


• Provide reasoned and commercially relevant advice to management on ways to continually enhance in-house analytical capability.

Remuneration
Salary is negotiable based on experience.

 

Job Title: Silo Manager (Agriculture/Agro-allied Sector)
Location: Niger, Plateau, Ondo, Kano, Kogi, Ekiti, Cross River, Bauchi, Sokoto
Position Summary

• As the on-site head of operations of the silo facility, the Silo Manager will have overall responsibility for planning, logistics, grain handling and storage, facility maintenance, staff management and general administration.

Job Purpose

• Manage the overall day to day operations and maintenance of silo facility to ensure proper and safe grain handling, storage and distribution, minimise grain losses and ensure proper documentation and security of processes.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Manage the storage, handling, quality control, testing, weighing and maintaining the grain quality;


• Manage the process, procedures, and security of grain within the silo;


• Lead, manage and develop the Storage Operations team;


• Responsible for the overall security, storage, handling and bagging of grain on site;


• Maintain safety stock levels in accordance with demand planning schedule;


• Ensure inventory is managed appropriately for safety and quality standards;


• Manage and coordinate the efficient and effective logistical movement of grain into and out of the site to meet DIFOT (Delivery In Full, On Time) performance targets;


• Organise and coordinate the transportation of bulk grain in to and out of the site; bagging and loading of trucks for delivery of grain to various customers and distribution centres;


• Ensure proper documentation of the dispatch and receipt of stock/goods; Ensure invoice/receipts meet contracts and comply with company audit procedures and standards;


• Ensure periodic quality controls and checks of stock including testing, weighing grain and fumigation;


• Implement and lead stock counts on a continual basis, check for current placement and identification of stock;


• Develop and implement health, safety and environment policies and procedures to ensure HSE obligations are fulfilled;


• Develop and train all employees in HSE obligations in their roles, including reporting of hazards, near-misses and accidents;


• Manage staffing levels and rosters to adequately meet delivery schedules;


• Prepare monthly operational reports to communicate performance metrics including grain inventory, supply and movement;


• Ensure all records in the areas of safety, logistics, procurement, human resources, inventory etc. are maintained in an orderly and logistical manner;


• Keep abreast of trends in food and consumer goods packaging technology and commercial applications;


• Keep abreast of latest industry regulations and codes relative to materials, labelling, and equipment system design and operation;


• Keep abreast of latest key customer regulations and guidelines relative to materials, labelling, and equipment system design and operation;


• Carry out any other project or ad-hoc duties as directed;

Minimum Required Job Specifications
Academic/Professional:

• A First Degree or its equivalent in Agriculture, Engineering, Economics or related fields


• All appropriate grading courses (including bag and bulk fumigation)

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the silo industry, with at least two years in as a Silo Manager

Required Competencies:

• Organisational Competencies


• Integrity and Ethics


• Detail Orientation


• Transparency


• Accountability


• Professionalism


• Grade Category Competencies


• Planning and Decision Advocacy skills


• People Management skills


• Communication skills [Verbal and Written]


• Resource Management skills


• Stakeholder Management skills


• Team Building skills


• Emotional Intelligence skills


• Analytical skills


• Negotiation skills


• Business Knowledge


• Relationships building and maintenance skills


• Conflict Resolution skills


• Delegation skills


• Innovative problem solving skills


• Functional Competencies


• Grain Handling and Storage Knowledge


• Inventory Management Skills


• Quality Management Knowledge


• Logistics and Movement Management


• Resource Management


• Organisational Health and Safety Knowledge


• Loss Control and Prevention Skills


• Customer Relationship Management


• Computer literacy (SAP and Excel)


• General Working Conditions


• Ability to work in high pressured environments and/or deal with particularly emotional or stressful situations.


• High attention to details

Salary

• Negotiable based on experience.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s to: [email protected]using “Grain Storage-Niger” as subject of mail.

Application Deadline  15th December, 2017.

StreSERT Services Limited Job Vacancies [2 Positions]

Fadac Resources Fresh Recruitment [3 Positions]

Fadac Resources – We provide businesses with human capital solutions that can help improve oral performance while reducing employment practice risk.We can assist organization no matter how large or small to establish, outsource and trouble shoot any human resources functions/ challenges Our believe is that people are the greatest asset in the organization regardless of the business size, industry and market share. We provide the best professionals backed with solid years of experience and knowledge, and their job is to integrate solutions for your business needs.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Operations Manager
Location: Lagos
Job Description

• We are looking for a professional Operations Manager to plan, direct and coordinate all organization’s operations.


• You will be responsible for improving performance, productivity, efficiency and profitability through the implementation of effective methods and strategies.


• You will manage a team of managers, training managers, and other direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all workings are manufactured in a correct, cost effective and timely manner in alignment with specifications and quality requirements


• Chalking out or improve operational systems, processes and best practices that guarantee organizational well-being Purchase materials, plan inventory and ensure warehouse efficiency


• Contribute towards the achievement of company’s strategic and operational objectives


• Examine financial data/statements and use them to improve profitability


• Perform quality controls and monitor production KPI’s


• Recruit, train, supervise and appraise human resources


• Cater to clients’ or personnel’s concerns


• Ensuring that all operations are manufactured in a correct, cost effective and timely manner in alignment with specifications and quality requirements


• Improving operational management systems, processes and best practices that guarantee organizational well-being.

 

Job Title: B2B Manager (Female)
Location: Lagos
Job Descriptions

• Determines annual unit and gross-profit plans by implementing marketing strategies; analyzing trends and results.


• Establishes sales objectives by forecasting and developing annual sales quotas for regions and territories; projecting expected sales volume and profit for existing and new products.


• Implements regional sales programs by developing field sales action plans.


• Maintains sales volume, product mix, and selling price by keeping current with supply and demand, changing trends, economic indicators, and competitors.


• Establishes and adjusts selling prices by monitoring costs, competition, and supply and demand.


• Completes regional sales operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.


• Maintains national sales staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.


• Maintains national sales staff job results by counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.


• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.


• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Requirements

• A background preferably working in an IT industry ideally within B2B – a must.


• A proven and impressive new business development track record, with excellent experience of the full sales life cycle within the gaming industry – a must.


• B2B sales experience in a client facing environment, preferably with experience of selling IT services – a must.


• At least 5 years of experience in implementation of product developments according to demand and profitability potential – a must.


• Experience in identifying suitable businesses and partners through strategic marketing.·

Skills:

• Great communication skills.


• Proactive and highly organized with strong time management and planning skills.


• Able to meet tight deadlines and remain calm under high pressure.


• High level of initiative and drive.

Application Deadline   13th December, 2017.

 

Job Title: Business Developer (Female)
Location: Lagos
Responsible to: MD
Duties
Operational Direction:

• To market and sell all trading activities to an agreed annual target of invoiced revenue, to increase year on year.


• To introduce new products and services to the external environment and take responsibility for direct selling and meeting targets.


• To maintain effective relationships with existing clients in order to retain business.


• To develop new business relationships, generate and negotiate new income for the company to an agreed annual target of invoiced revenue, to increase year on year.


• To present the company with potential clients through communication in face-to-face meetings, telephone calls and emails.


• To actively and successfully manage the sales process: lead generation; credentials pitch; asking questions; solution pitch; negotiation; close.


• To be responsible for ensuring all sales opportunities are captured and explored.


• To represent the company at meetings, events and tradeshows with a view to gaining new business leads and contacts.


• To create and be accountable for all client proposals, contracts and any further documentation, following the procedures.


• To respond to tenders and requests for information in a timely manner.

General:

• To maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff and volunteers in their development and training.


• To undertake such other duties and training as may be reasonably required and which are commensurate with the nature and grading of the post.


• To contribute to the Vision and Mission and strive to exhibit the Values and Behaviours at all times.


• To comply with all legislative requirements, together with the policies and procedures of the organisation and to ensure this is applied by staff and volunteers.


• The postholder will come into contact with vulnerable adults and will, therefore, be subject to a disclosure check at an enhanced level prior to confirmation of employment.

Job Outline:

• To play a strategic and operational role in developing the business and commercial activities, as a member of the Senior Management Team.


• To market and sell all trading activities to an agreed annual target of invoiced revenue, to increase year on year.


• To develop new business relationships, services and products; and generate and negotiate new contracts and income for the company to an agreed annual target of invoiced revenue, to increase year on year.


• To oversee the effective delivery of the business and commercial activities.

Key Tasks:

• To work with the Board of Directors and Chief Executive to devise and implement various corporate plans, reports and forecasts for the short and longer term to enhance the external profile of the business and commercial activities and maximise income generation opportunities.


• To take responsibility for the commercial business plans and targets including income generation targets, leading the staff team to ensure these are achieved.


• To oversee the effective and efficient delivery of the business and commercial activities including the monitoring of all income and expenditure

Salary
150,000 – 200,000

Application Deadline   11th December, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s to: [email protected]

Fadac Resources Fresh Recruitment [3 Positions]

Cooperazione Internazionale New Recruitment [6 Positions]

COOPI – Cooperazione Internazionale, is a humanitarian, non-confessional and independent organization founded in 1965 in Milan, Italy. For more than 50 years we have been dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty and to supporting populations affected by wars, socio-economic crises or natural disasters in their path to recovery and sustainable development, by making use of the professionalism of local and international operators, and through our partnerships with public and private bodies and civil society organizations.

We are recruiting to fill the positions below:

Job Title: Protection Project Manager, Unicef
Location: Potiskum, Yobe
Scope of the Vacancy

• The Project Manager is responsible for the overall activities’ planning, execution and reporting of his/her projects.


• He/she is directly assigned to, and responsible of the supervision of all logistics, HR, financial and overall functioning aspects for his projects.

Main Duties / Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Head of base and in link with the Program Coordinator, he/she:

• Designs the detailed work plan in line with the project guidelines and description, guaranteeing the smooth implementation of all the activities on-time, on-quality and on-budget;


• In cooperation and synergy with the project staff, plans and monitors the activities’ progress, in compliance with the contract signed with the donor, with donor’s and COOPI’s procedures, and with the specific Project Structure and Reporting Lines definition, making use of the financial instruments provided by the organization;


• In collaboration with the Administrative and the Logistics team, plans and monitors the expenditures in line with the project’s implementation needs;


• In cooperation with the Program Coordinator, finalizes the data provided by the Child Protection Officer, supports the preparation, in compliance with the deadlines, of the narrative reports expected by the donors and by the partners;


• Coordinates the overall project: supervises the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the staff; monitors the accuracy and efficiency of the case management activities; in collaboration with the Child Protection Officer, deals with possible cases which cannot be addressed by the available and ongoing referral network;


• Contributes in consolidating the case management referral network by establishing proficient collaboration with the partners working in the targeted areas and actively suggesting gaps and recommendations to the supervisors;


• Contributes and approves the line of training designed by the Child Protection Officer;


• Represents COOPI with the local / State authorities and partners (SEMA, MSWSD, MYASD, NGOs and UN agencies at local level Protection Working Group meetings);


• In collaboration with the Program Coordinator and head of base, prepares all the formal communication and contract modification requests (ex. budget modification) of the project;


• Manages the goods purchased for the project; for all goods purchased by the project, support updates of the inventory and guarantee the respect of the policies and guidelines, in cooperation with the Logistics Office;


• In collaboration with the Program Coordinator and in synergy with the specific reporting lines of the projects, promotes and manages relations with the local government institutions, NGOs, and other local partners available in the area;


• Executes any other task necessary to good and timely completion of the projects, identified in mutual agreement.


• In coordination with the Administrative team, supports in hiring of new staff directly related to the project and conducts staff appraisals Upholds COOPI’s mission and Charter of Values;


• Follows and enforces all COOPI codes of conduct and policies (globally and in-country);


• Performs any other duties as requested by the supervisor.

Minimum Requirements (Education, Training, Competences, Skills)

• Master’s degree in Education, Legal Studies, Sociology, Political Science and /or Humanities or any related field.


• At least 3 years of working experience in/with INGO on Protection area


• Proven interest & commitment to humanitarian and development principles and a demonstrable understanding of conflict/post conflict development contexts


• Experience in data collection, analysis, and report writing


• Excellent in English (oral and written)


• Experience in designing and conducting training in INEE and Child Protection issues especially in the areas of human rights, gender, capacity building, added advantage, SGBV


• Ability to plan, organize work, communicate and reports effectively (both in writing and verbally)


• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines


• team player, effective communicator, successful negotiator, creative and analytical thinker, active learner, able to work in a multicultural environment


• Excellent communication skills, calm, with a good sense of humour


• Proven commitment to accountability practices


• Ability to function effectively under stressful conditions such as heavy workloads, and deadlines.


• Excellent Microsoft Office applications skills (Excel, Word, Power point, Emails, Skype, Web researchers)


• Knowledge of and adherence to COOPI Code of Conduct, understands other international development guidelines

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

Application Deadline   4th December, 2017.

 

 

Job Title: Logistics Coordinator
Location: Nigeria
Role Purpose

• He/she is responsible for the country’s logistics and security.


• He/she ensures the coordination and management of all aspects related to the country’s logistics and particularly: purchase procedures, goods/services supply, the transport systems and the technical organization of the work of all COOPI’s field offices in the country, in accordance with what is defined by the procedures.


• As well as this, under the supervision and in coordination with the Head of Mission and in close collaboration with the HQ, he/she is responsible for the security aspects of the mission

Responsibilities
Country Logistics Coordination:

• He/she coordinates the country logistics function, both at Country Coordination level and at field office level.


• He/she ensures that the logistics works correctly in qualitative and quantitative terms, at all different levels and in compliance with the procedures.

Purchases Management:

• He/she ensures the correct application of the procedures – COOPI and the donors’ – related to goods and services’ purchases (including planning and necessary documents); he/she follows the suppliers performance in compliance with COOPI’s standards.


• He/she ensures that the selection process for goods and services and the contracts assignment (calls for tenders) occur in a transparent and coherent way.

Vehicles and Machines Management:

• In collaboration with the supervised staff, he/she ensures the machines/vehicles’ utilization planning.


• He/she ensures that vehicles’ maintenance and repair are carried out and that all monitoring reports and regular checks are correctly performed.


• He/she ensures that, relatively to the use of vehicles and machines, the organization’s procedures and the country’s rules are followed.

Goods and Stock Management:

• He/she ensures that all goods are included in the inventory, and controlled when entering and exiting the storage space.


• He/she ensures the stock monitoring and the use of instruments for report writing; He/she monitors the correct goods’ use and conservation.


• He/she ensures that the correct maintenance of the immovable goods is performed and that the country is provided with rules for correctly making use of these goods.

Staff Management:

• He/she coordinates, supervises and evaluates the logistical staff work.


• He/she ensures the training of the country’s logistical staff.

Logistics Reports:

• He/she ensures that all logistic-related reports are produced according to what is stated by the COOPI’s procedures and the Country Regulation (vehicles and goods’ management, supplies, purchases, storage space, staff reports etc.)

Institutional Relations:

• Upon delegation by the Head of Mission, he/she represents the organization at all logistical clusters and at security coordination meetings

Security:

• He/she is responsible for the application, the update and the dissemination of the country security regulation at central and field level.


• He/she is responsible for conducting security and risk assessment in COOPI areas of intervention, participating to security meeting at central level.


• He/she is responsible for all goods and organization’s properties security; he/she cooperates and supports the Head of Mission/Area Coordinator about the expatriate and local staff security.

Requirements/Profile

• A Degree in Logistics, Engineering, Business, or related field


• Minimum 3 years experience in the humanitarian field as logistics coordinator or in a similar position. Demonstrated experience in procurement, distribution, stock management, fleet management, communications, and security.


• Experience of working within an insecure environment with responsibility for security planning, monitoring and management.


• Strong analytical and practical problem-solving skills;


• Strong supervisory abilities, and demonstrated capacity of teamwork and of coordination with the relevant actors;


• Very good inter-personal and writing communication skills;


• Ability to organize work efficiently and deliver assignments in a timely manner often under time constraints;


• Proficiency in written and spoken English;


• Computer literacy, with high proficiency in the use of standard office software applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint);


• Valid driving license.

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

Application Deadline   4th December, 2017.

 

Job Title: Programme Coordinator
Location: North East (Maiduguri) with frequent travel to Yobe state and when necessary Abuja
Context and Background

• Since the declaration of state of emergency in the Nigerian federal States of Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa, the escalation of the Boko Haram insurgency has led to multiple displacement crises, with communities fleeing their area of origin to take refuge in camps or host communities.


• In 2014 there was a substantial increase in violence related to Boko Haram and the counter insurgency operations, consequently creating acute and largely unmet humanitarian needs, as IDPs are cut off from their homes and livelihoods, basic services, kinship and social ties. In September 2014, COOPI began operating in north eastern Nigeria in response to the humanitarian crisis caused by the insurgency, established its operation in Bauchi State and later expanded to Yobe State considering the heightened presence of IDPs in the LGAs of Fika, Damaturu, Potiskum, Geidam and Yunusari.


• The Programme Coordinator (PC) is the focal point of COOPI’s program in the North East of Nigeria. In consultation with the Head of Mission, he/she formulates the strategy for the Nigerian mission and ensures it implementation in accordance with COOPI policies, donor expectation, local and international legislation. He/she coordinates and evaluates all aspects of the COOPI projects, and facilitates the flow of information from the field to the capital. The Programme Coordinator also plays a strategic role for COOPI’s external relationships, liaising with donors and stakeholders in collaboration with the HoM.

Specifically, he/she:
Coordinates and supervises the program country strategy implementation:

• Contributing to the design and update of the country strategy by providing inputs to the Head of Mission.


• Visiting COOPI field activities regularly and reporting on problems, challenges and obstacles while building an intimate knowledge of fieldwork realities


• Ensuring the monitoring and evaluation of the program including the identification of needs and gaps


• Monitoring and reviewing the security status of the area(s) of operation on a regular basis, liaising as applicable with local authorities, other NGOs, the UN or other relevant security bodies and keeping the Head of Mission updated on relevant developments.

Coordinates the overall implementation of the projects:

• Ensuring objectives are met within the required time frame and budget and according to COOPI and donors’ procedures


• Taking preventative and corrective action when necessary.


• Ensuring the overall planning and follow-up of technical reporting for donors, authorities and internal requirements in coordination with the support departments.


• Ensuring synergy between Technical and Support services


• Ensuring the implementation of recommendations resulting from internal audit, experts’ field visits, HQ advisors etc.


• Piloting the internal quality control, by promoting monitoring mechanisms (ex: self-evaluation tool), facilitating internal control and external evaluations

Represents and liaises for operational strategy and program to donors, authorities, UN, NGOs in link with the head of Mission:

• Developing and maintaining relationships with relevant stakeholders (e.g. beneficiaries, community leaders, local and national government officials, donors, UN agencies and other NGOs) and representing COOPI at relevant state level meetings (e.g. state and local government, sector-coordination and security) in order to facilitate and ensure cooperation and partnerships.


• Strengthening field and capital level information-sharing with IOs, NGOs and Government


• Contributing to the identification of potential funding opportunities

Analyzes Humanitarian needs and response:

• Collecting, summarizing and analyzing information from external sources and from technical advisors for future opportunities


• Supporting the project team for proposals writing (narrative and financial) to address the identified needs.

Minimum Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of work experience in project formulation, implementation and coordination in the humanitarian context with International NGOs


• Experience in working with different Donors (ECHO, USAID, UN agencies etc.)


• Strong managerial skills.


• Good knowledge of humanitarian standard and background (ex. Sphere standard)


• Good report writing skills;


• Good knowledge and use of the English Language;


• Proactive aptitude in terms of planning and coordination with different bodies, institutions and Reference Points;


• Target oriented and problem-solving aptitude;


• Good leadership skills, aimed at managing and motivating a team;


• Positive ability to bear stressful and complicated situations;


• Diplomatic and confidentiality skills;


• Advanced IT skills


• Previous experience in the Region is an asset.


• University degree relevant subject (post graduate degree required).

Conditions

• This is a Non-Family Duty post.


• Salary and other conditions are based on COOPI’s salary grid.

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

Application Deadline   4th December, 2017.

Cooperazione Internazionale New Recruitment [6 Positions]

Procurement Officers at Sterling Asset Management and Trustees Limited (SAMTL), Monday 27, November 2017

Sterling Asset Management and Trustees Limited (SAMTL) – (formerly NAL Asset Management and Trustees Limited) was incorporated on September 5th, 1985 as a Private Limited Liability Company and registered by Securities and Exchange Commission to do the business of asset management and trusteeship.

PROCUREMENT OFFICER

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

The qualified applicant will take ownership of negotiating pricing contracts with subcontractors and suppliers whilst minimizing cost for the company, adhering to the management policy, standards and loyalty to the company’s vision

RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain and implement construction performance / budget for each project

Negotiate pricing contracts with subcontractors and suppliers

Issue purchase orders for procurement and expedition of materials and equipment for job.

Meet subcontractors and suppliers on-site as necessary

Ensure compliance to project budgets and provide analysis of deviations

Ensure accurate takeoffs to ensure budgets are accurate

Research new materials for design and cost savings

Maintain subcontractor and supplier insurance policies

Develop and implement new purchasing strategies to deliver ongoing cost reductions and process simplification

Maintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers

Establish new relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure adequate resources for all projects and to continually improve pricing and quality of work

Assist in ensuring awareness and company compliance to all building codes and local construction guidelines

Assist in maintaining company quality control program

Assist in settling invoice or contract disputes

Handle change order requests

Forecast upcoming demand

Create spreadsheets with vendor & product or service comparisons of prospective suppliers to support management decisions.

Establish stocking criteria, replenishment levels, inventory management, and tracking and reporting procedures.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

A good first degree in Purchasing & Supply, Business Management, Economics, or other related fields obtained from a reputable institution.

Professional certification in Purchasing & Supply Management is a plus.

Minimum of 7 years’ experience 5 of which must have been spent in a procurement function within a real estate environment is compulsory.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Excellent cost control skills

High level of Integrity

Excellent written & oral communication skills

Strong Negotiation/Bargaining Skills

Dependable/Reliable

Good grasp of the Nigerian real estate marketing environment

Computer literacy especially in MS Word, Excel, etc.

Strong Analytical Skills

Physical & Mental Alertness

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

DUE DATE: 30 November, 2017

Procurement Officers at Sterling Asset Management and Trustees Limited (SAMTL), Monday 27, November 2017

Farmcrowdy New Available Position - Submit Your CVs Now

Farmcrowdy is Nigeria’s 1st digital agriculture platform that connects sponsors with real farmers. Our platform affords Nigerians the opportunity to sponsor our Farmers by providing them with improved resources to enable them produce high-quality farm produce and feed the growing population. Farmcrowdy’s mandate it to empower our indigenous farmers and provide a sustainable way of engaging people in Agriculture.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: CRM and Communications Manager
Location: Lagos
The Role

• Farmcrowdy is looking for a CRM (Customer Relationship Management) & Communications Manager that will be responsible for managing both the CRM Unit and also Communications for and on behalf of the company.

Responsibilities
CRM Duties:

• Planning and delivering Farmcrowdy’s CRM strategies in order to improve the Customer Service Experience, Create Engaged customers and facilitate organic growth of our Customer Database.


• Customer Journey Mapping analysing touch points with the organisation and maximising Farmcrowdy’s Marketing opportunities.


• Overseeing direct communications with customers through all the CRM communication channels


• Defining and Deciding on the CRM platform structure and architecture ensuring it works seamlessly for Farmcrowdy’s customer life-cycle and beyond


• Ensuring the Customer database is segmented and effectively targeted for both Customer Engagement and Marketing Campaigns


• Develop and maintain Effective Quality Control measures for the unit


• Take Ownership of Customers’ issues and follow problems through to resolution


• Analysis of the current CRM and ensuring it’s fit for purpose and the goals of the organisation

Communications Duties:

• Developing an integrated communications strategy for Farmcrowdy; incorporating Online Communications and working in tandem with the Digital Marketing Team


• Developing Content for Farmcrowdy External & Internal Communications


• Developing and Implementing communications plans to increase brand awareness and recognition for the organisation.


• Representing Farmcrowdy, along with Digital Marketing Team at External Media Events, Exhibitions, Seminar Conferences & Workshops

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Information Technology, Public Relations, Economics, Agric Technology or any relevant discipline


• A Masters’ degree would also be an advantage

Skills & Abilities:

• Previous experience as Communications Manager and or a CRM Manager; or having occupied a leadership role in a CRM Team/Communications Team with multiple communication channels in customer interactions


• Technical Skills: Must be proficient in CRM Analytical systems & MS Office software for creating visually engaging reports and presentations


• Communication Skills: Being a highly interactive position, the candidate must be ‘highly articulate’, with flawless communication skills (both verbal and written) that will ensure effective conveyance of information.


• Must have excellent understanding of CRM principles in a B2B and B2C environment


• Interpersonal Skills: Must be customer-service oriented


• People Skills: Must have the ability to create strong, meaningful, and long-lasting relationships. Must be likeable and easily relatable in order to facilitate cross-functional interactions.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s and cover letter to: [email protected] with the subject title as ‘Application for CRM & Communications Manager’. In addition to this, kindly forward your Linked.in profile

Application Deadline  7th December, 2017.

Farmcrowdy New Available Position - Submit Your CVs Now

Cooperazione Internazionale New Positions [3 Positions]

COOPI – Cooperazione Internazionale, is a humanitarian, non-confessional and independent organization founded in 1965 in Milan, Italy. For more than 50 years we have been dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty and to supporting populations affected by wars, socio-economic crises or natural disasters in their path to recovery and sustainable development, by making use of the professionalism of local and international operators, and through our partnerships with public and private bodies and civil society organizations.

We are recruiting to fill the positions below:

Job Title: Programme Coordinator
Location: North East (Maiduguri) with frequent travel to Yobe state and when necessary Abuja

Context and Background

• Since the declaration of state of emergency in the Nigerian federal States of Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa, the escalation of the Boko Haram insurgency has led to multiple displacement crises, with communities fleeing their area of origin to take refuge in camps or host communities.


• In 2014 there was a substantial increase in violence related to Boko Haram and the counter insurgency operations, consequently creating acute and largely unmet humanitarian needs, as IDPs are cut off from their homes and livelihoods, basic services, kinship and social ties. In September 2014, COOPI began operating in north eastern Nigeria in response to the humanitarian crisis caused by the insurgency, established its operation in Bauchi State and later expanded to Yobe State considering the heightened presence of IDPs in the LGAs of Fika, Damaturu, Potiskum, Geidam and Yunusari.


• The Programme Coordinator (PC) is the focal point of COOPI’s program in the North East of Nigeria. In consultation with the Head of Mission, he/she formulates the strategy for the Nigerian mission and ensures it implementation in accordance with COOPI policies, donor expectation, local and international legislation. He/she coordinates and evaluates all aspects of the COOPI projects, and facilitates the flow of information from the field to the capital. The Programme Coordinator also plays a strategic role for COOPI’s external relationships, liaising with donors and stakeholders in collaboration with the HoM.

Specifically, he/she:
Coordinates and supervises the program country strategy implementation:

• Contributing to the design and update of the country strategy by providing inputs to the Head of Mission.


• Ensuring the monitoring and evaluation of the program including the identification of needs and gaps


• Visiting COOPI field activities regularly and reporting on problems, challenges and obstacles while building an intimate knowledge of fieldwork realities


• Monitoring and reviewing the security status of the area(s) of operation on a regular basis, liaising as applicable with local authorities, other NGOs, the UN or other relevant security bodies and keeping the Head of Mission updated on relevant developments.

Coordinates the overall implementation of the projects:

• Ensuring objectives are met within the required time frame and budget and according to COOPI and donors’ procedures


• Ensuring synergy between Technical and Support services


• Ensuring the implementation of recommendations resulting from internal audit, experts’ field visits, HQ advisors etc.


• Taking preventative and corrective action when necessary.


• Ensuring the overall planning and follow-up of technical reporting for donors, authorities and internal requirements in coordination with the support departments.


• Piloting the internal quality control, by promoting monitoring mechanisms (ex: self-evaluation tool), facilitating internal control and external evaluations

Represents and liaises for operational strategy and program to donors, authorities, UN, NGOs in link with the head of Mission:

• Developing and maintaining relationships with relevant stakeholders (e.g. beneficiaries, community leaders, local and national government officials, donors, UN agencies and other NGOs) and representing COOPI at relevant state level meetings (e.g. state and local government, sector-coordination and security) in order to facilitate and ensure cooperation and partnerships.


• Strengthening field and capital level information-sharing with IOs, NGOs and Government


• Contributing to the identification of potential funding opportunities

Analyzes Humanitarian needs and response:

• Collecting, summarizing and analyzing information from external sources and from technical advisors for future opportunities


• Supporting the project team for proposals writing (narrative and financial) to address the identified needs.

Minimum Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of work experience in project formulation, implementation and coordination in the humanitarian context with International NGOs


• Experience in working with different Donors (ECHO, USAID, UN agencies etc.)


• Good leadership skills, aimed at managing and motivating a team;


• Positive ability to bear stressful and complicated situations;


• Strong managerial skills.


• Good knowledge of humanitarian standard and background (ex. Sphere standard)


• Good report writing skills;


• Good knowledge and use of the English Language;


• Proactive aptitude in terms of planning and coordination with different bodies, institutions and Reference Points;


• Target oriented and problem-solving aptitude;


• Diplomatic and confidentiality skills;


• Advanced IT skills


• Previous experience in the Region is an asset.


• University degree relevant subject (post graduate degree required).

Conditions

• This is a Non-Family Duty post.


• Salary and other conditions are based on COOPI’s salary grid.

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

Application Deadline  30th November, 2017.

 

Job Title: Logistics Coordinator
Location: Nigeria
Role Purpose

• He/she is responsible for the country’s logistics and security.


• He/she ensures the coordination and management of all aspects related to the country’s logistics and particularly: purchase procedures, goods/services supply, the transport systems and the technical organization of the work of all COOPI’s field offices in the country, in accordance with what is defined by the procedures.


• As well as this, under the supervision and in coordination with the Head of Mission and in close collaboration with the HQ, he/she is responsible for the security aspects of the mission

Responsibilities
Country Logistics coordination:

• He/she coordinates the country logistics function, both at Country Coordination level and at field office level.


• He/she ensures that the logistics works correctly in qualitative and quantitative terms, at all different levels and in compliance with the procedures.

Purchases’ management:

• He/she ensures the correct application of the procedures – COOPI and the donors’ – related to goods and services’ purchases (including planning and necessary documents); he/she follows the suppliers performance in compliance with COOPI’s standards.


• He/she ensures that the selection process for goods and services and the contracts assignment (calls for tenders) occur in a transparent and coherent way.

Vehicles and machines management:

• In collaboration with the supervised staff, he/she ensures the machines/vehicles’ utilization planning.


• He/she ensures that vehicles’ maintenance and repair are carried out and that all monitoring reports and regular checks are correctly performed.


• He/she ensures that, relatively to the use of vehicles and machines, the organization’s procedures and the country’s rules are followed.

Goods and stock management:

• He/she ensures that all goods are included in the inventory, and controlled when entering and exiting the storage space.


• He/she ensures the stock monitoring and the use of instruments for report writing; He/she monitors the correct goods’ use and conservation.


• He/she ensures that the correct maintenance of the immovable goods is performed and that the country is provided with rules for correctly making use of these goods.

Staff management:

• He/she coordinates, supervises and evaluates the logistical staff work.


• He/she ensures the training of the country’s logistical staff.

Logistics reports:

• He/she ensures that all logistic-related reports are produced according to what is stated by the COOPI’s procedures and the Country Regulation (vehicles and goods’ management, supplies, purchases, storage space, staff reports etc.)

Institutional relations:

• Upon delegation by the Head of Mission, he/she represents the organization at all logistical clusters and at security coordination meetings

Security:

• He/she is responsible for the application, the update and the dissemination of the country security regulation at central and field level.


• He/she is responsible for conducting security and risk assessment in COOPI areas of intervention, participating to security meeting at central level.


• He/she is responsible for all goods and organization’s properties security; he/she cooperates and supports the Head of Mission/Area Coordinator about the expatriate and local staff security.

Requirements/Profile

• A degree in Logistics, Engineering, Business, or related field


• Minimum 3 years experience in the humanitarian field as logistics coordinator or in a similar position. Demonstrated experience in procurement, distribution, stock management, fleet management, communications, and security.


• Experience of working within an insecure environment with responsibility for security planning, monitoring and management.


• Strong analytical and practical problem-solving skills;


• Strong supervisory abilities, and demonstrated capacity of teamwork and of coordination with the relevant actors;


• Very good inter-personal and writing communication skills;


• Ability to organize work efficiently and deliver assignments in a timely manner often under time constraints;


• Proficiency in written and spoken English;


• Computer literacy, with high proficiency in the use of standard office software applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint);


• Valid driving license.

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

Application Deadline  27th November, 2017.

 

Job Title: Protection Project Manager, Unicef
Location: Potiskum, Yobe
Background

• COOPI started its operations in North-East Nigeria in July 2014 to carry out a rapid evaluation of the most relevant constraints suffered by the Internally Displaced People (IDPs) displaced by the food crisis and the Boko Haram insurgency in the Lake Chad Basin.


• COOPI’s aim is to support the most basic and pressing needs of communities affected by the conflict. COOPI is providing a multi-sectoral emergency response to the IDPs, returnees and host population focused on food security, nutrition, protection and education. COOPI main area of intervention is Yobe State but we are also present in Borno.

Scope of the Vacancy

• The Project Manager is responsible for the overall activities’ planning, execution and reporting of his/her projects. He/she is directly assigned to, and responsible of the supervision of all logistics, HR, financial and overall functioning aspects for his projects.

Main Duties/Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Head of base and in link with the Program Coordinator, he/she:

• Designs the detailed work plan in line with the project guidelines and description, guaranteeing the smooth implementation of all the activities on-time, on-quality and on-budget;


• In cooperation and synergy with the project staff, plans and monitors the activities’ progress, in compliance with the contract signed with the donor, with donor’s and COOPI’s procedures, and with the specific Project Structure and Reporting Lines definition, making use of the financial instruments provided by the organization;


• In collaboration with the Administrative and the Logistics team, plans and monitors the expenditures in line with the project’s implementation needs;


• In cooperation with the Program Coordinator, finalizes the data provided by the Child Protection Officer, supports the preparation, in compliance with the deadlines, of the narrative reports expected by the donors and by the partners;


• Coordinates the overall project: supervises the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the staff; monitors the accuracy and efficiency of the case management activities; in collaboration with the Child Protection Officer, deals with possible cases which cannot be addressed by the available and ongoing referral network;


• Contributes in consolidating the case management referral network by establishing proficient collaboration with the partners working in the targeted areas and actively suggesting gaps and recommendations to the supervisors;


• Contributes and approves the line of training designed by the Child Protection Officer;


• Represents COOPI with the local / State authorities and partners (SEMA, MSWSD, MYASD, NGOs and UN agencies at local level Protection Working Group meetings);


• In collaboration with the Program Coordinator and head of base, prepares all the formal communication and contract modification requests (ex. budget modification) of the project;


• Manages the goods purchased for the project; for all goods purchased by the project, support updates of the inventory and guarantee the respect of the policies and guidelines, in cooperation with the Logistics Office;


• In collaboration with the Program Coordinator and in synergy with the specific reporting lines of the projects, promotes and manages relations with the local government institutions, NGOs, and other local partners available in the area;


• Executes any other task necessary to good and timely completion of the projects, identified in mutual agreement.


• In coordination with the Administrative team, supports in hiring of new staff directly related to the project and conducts staff appraisals Upholds COOPI’s mission and Charter of Values;


• Follows and enforces all COOPI codes of conduct and policies (globally and in-country);


• Performs any other duties as requested by the supervisor.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Education, Legal Studies, Sociology, Political Science and/or Humanities or any related field.


• At least 3 years of working experience in/with INGO on Protection area


• Proven interest & commitment to humanitarian and development principles and a demonstrable understanding of conflict/post conflict development contexts


• Experience in data collection, analysis, and report writing


• Excellent in English (oral and written)


• Experience in designing and conducting training in INEE and Child Protection issues especially in the areas of human rights, gender, capacity building, added advantage, SGBV


• Ability to plan, organize work, communicate and reports effectively (both in writing and verbally)


• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines


• team player, effective communicator, successful negotiator, creative and analytical thinker, active learner, able to work in a multicultural environment


• Excellent communication skills, calm, with a good sense of humour


• Proven commitment to accountability practices


• Ability to function effectively under stressful conditions such as heavy workloads, and deadlines.


• Excellent Microsoft Office applications skills (Excel, Word, Power point, Emails, Skype, Web researchers)


• Knowledge of and adherence to COOPI Code of Conduct, understands other international development guidelines.

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

Application Deadline  27th November, 2017.

Cooperazione Internazionale New Positions [3 Positions]

Sujimoto Construction Limited Job Vacancy - Apply Here!

Sujimoto Construction Limited is a subsidiary of Sujimoto Group, A Nigerian Company offering Real Estate Development, Energy and Finance services.

Job Title:  Site Engineer
Responsibilities of Site Engineer:

• Day-to-day management of the site, including supervising and monitoring the site labour force and the work of any subcontractors;


• Hard working/fast pace of work


• Assuring quality of materials supplied for the project


• Capacity to execute instructions with speed.


• Resolving any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise.


• Acting as the main technical adviser on a construction site for subcontractors, crafts people and operatives;


• Setting out, leveling and surveying the site;


• Checking plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy of calculations;


• Ensuring that all materials used and work performed are as per specifications;


• Overseeing the selection and requisition of materials and plant;


• Agreeing a price for materials and making cost-effective solutions and proposals for the intended project;


• Managing, monitoring and interpreting the contract design documents supplied by the client or architect;


• Liaising with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and the general workforce involved in the project;


• Liaising with the local authority (where appropriate to the project) to ensure compliance with local construction regulations and by-laws;


• Communicating with clients and their representatives (architects, engineers and surveyors), including attending regular meetings to keep them informed of progress;


• Planning the work and efficiently organizing the site facilities in order to meet agreed deadlines;


• Overseeing quality control and health and safety matters on site;


• Preparing reports as required;

Qualifications:

We require a minimum of B.Eng degree or HND in a construction-related or engineering discipline.

• Building engineering;


• Civil engineering;


• Structural engineering.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years work experience is required


• Work experience with a reputable construction company would be an added advantage

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should Click here to Apply

Sujimoto Construction Limited Job Vacancy - Apply Here!

Chief of Party – Nigeria Effective WASH Services at Tetra Tech, Saturday 11, November 2017

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, program management, construction management, and technical services. The Company supports government and commercial clients by providing innovative solutions focused on water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. With 16,000 associates worldwide, Tetra Tech’s capabilities span the entire project life cycle.

CHIEF OF PARTY – NIGERIA EFFECTIVE WASH SERVICES

JOB DESCRIPTION

Tetra Tech is seeking to hire a qualified Chief of Party for the USAID-funded Effective WASH Services (E-WASH) activity in Nigeria.

The Project will work towards achieving the following objectives: Creating professionally-managed and commercially-oriented State Water Boards (SWBs); Improving the financial and operational viability of SWBs; Strengthening policy, institutional and regulatory frameworks for improved WASH services; and Building national and state WASH advocacy, coordination and communications for reform.

This 4 year project will be based in Abuja, Nigeria. Both Foreign Nationals and Local Candidates are encouraged to apply.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide the overall leadership, strategic guidance, vision, and management to staff for successful implementation;

Work closely with other key personnel and supervises project staff to ensure the strategic and functional integration of all technical areas as well as strong collaboration with donors, other implementers, and local counterparts;

Responsible for meeting contractual obligations, producing deliverables and targets, and achieving project results as specified by USAID/Nigeria under the RFP;

Responsible for providing quality control of products prepared by the team and providing technical guidance to partners;

S/he oversees project planning, provides technical direction and support and ensures implementation, with a focus on results, and financial accountability for all project activities; and

Communicate/work with Federal Ministry of Water Resources, and key stakeholders at national and state levels.

QUALIFICATIONS

The COP must have an Advanced Degree in a relevant field: Water Resources Management, Water Engineering, Economics, Urban Sanitation, Organizational Development, and Utility Management, or other relevant field

10+ years of relevant experience on USAID or other donor funded projects; with significant management or oversight roles including 6 years of experience managing large, complex donor-funded projects;

Demonstrated experience working with development agencies and organizations, high-level government officials, civil society leaders, community leaders, and project beneficiaries;

Deep understanding of, and experience working in, the urban WASH sector, particularly around activities focused on policy, governance, institutional capacity building and utility strengthening in Africa, ideally in Nigeria;

Strong management capacity in large donor-funded projects (over 30 Million USD), with proven ability to oversee multiple activities simultaneously in multiple locations;

Possess excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communications skills in English; demonstrated supervisory and interpersonal skills, and ability to work well on a team; and

The COP should be experienced managing diverse teams in WASH projects in Africa.

Note

To be considered, applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line process:

Cover Letter

CV in reverse chronological format

A list of at least 3 professional references including name, contact information, and statement of relationship to the reference.

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DUE DATE: 10 December, 2017

Chief of Party – Nigeria Effective WASH Services at Tetra Tech, Saturday 11, November 2017

Latest Vacancies at Abt Associates, Friday 10, November 2017

Abt Associates – The International Health Division is committed to the improvement of health and healthcare delivery around the world. Serving both the public and private sectors, our efforts include health policy research and evaluation, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. Our impact is felt in policies that ensure healthcare access for women, children, and individuals with special needs, in strengthening health infrastructures, and HIV/AIDS solutions.

CHIEF OF PARTY

JOB SUMMARY

Abt Associates seeks a dynamic Chief of Party for an anticipated five-year USAID-funded agricultural competitiveness and trade development program in West Africa. The project will improve regional and international trade flows by working with and through West African governments and Regional Economic Communities (RECs), to support trade and economic growth, and working with SMEs, and financial institutions. The project will also contribute to USAID/Nigeria’s goals and the Global Food Security Strategy objective of inclusive and sustainable agriculture-led economic growth.

Applicants must demonstrate expertise in policy, SME development, agricultural competitiveness, regional and international trade standards, and export development, as well as an ability to design and carry out project activities across multiple countries in collaboration with multiple stakeholders. The COP should possess the intellectual, leadership and management skills necessary to develop, articulate and implement a vision for the project as well as extensive experience in West Africa.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Be responsible for the overall planning, implementation and management of the project.

Build a motivated, results-oriented team that is effective in organizing the work and coordinating with partners.

Assure the timely delivery of assistance under the work plan and coordinate with senior technical staff to ensure sharing of relevant technical models, coordination of activities and quality control of the work.

Coordinate with the DCOP to spend according to plan and ensure compliance with USAID regulations.

Ensure clear communications with clients and stakeholders about project activities and accomplishments.

Coordinate with monitoring staff to ensure timely and well-documented data collection, analysis, and reporting in support of the performance management plan.

Represent the project to USAID and in public settings.

PREFERRED SKILLS / PREREQUISITES

Advanced Degree in Business, Agriculture, Trade, Economics, or related field with 10-15 years of experience.

Five to ten years of progressively responsible experience in international development, ideally with regional trade facilitation programs, in addition to at least five years of supervisory experience.

Familiarity with West African regional trade and agriculture institutions, small business enabling environment, constraints to meeting international grades and standards, and agricultural sector competitiveness, as well as experience collaborating with key players in the region.

Experience interacting directly with USAID (highly desired) or other similar donors, ideally regarding programmatic, strategic communications, and contractual issues.

Demonstrated ability to work and coordinate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders, including national and local governments, civil society organizations, private sector representatives and local communities.

Prior work experience in Nigeria highly desired.

Excellent interpersonal, supervision, problem-solving, and coordination skills, including the ability to manage high-level relationships and motivate subordinates across large geographies.

Language fluency in English required, French preferred.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

(15+) years of experience and a master degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

ENTOMOLOGY TECHNICIAN

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for timely and high quality field entomological work and will assist the Entomology Laboratory Coordinator with managing the insectary and laboratory.

Supports entomological field activities.

Adhere to the Standard Operational Procedures for these activities.

REQUIREMENTS

Secondary School (Diploma A2). or Bachelor’s Degree (desirable), in Biochemistry, Laboratory, Veterinary or other related health field. At least one (1) year of experience in laboratory or veterinary work.

At least 5 years relevant experience or: Bachelor’s Degree (desireable) or a Masters Degree.

Demonstrated ability to work with a minimum of direction and supervision.

Demonstrated ability to work both as a member of a team and as a team leader, with the ability to accept the inputs of other team members.

Strong management and planning skills of project tasks and budgets.

Demonstrates leadership and team work and produces high quality work in a timely, cost effective manner and has excellent writing skills.

Excellent interpersonal communications and organizational skills.

Excellent computer skills, computer software programs, including MSWord, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Experience with U SAID funded programs and/or other international development experience.

English language fluency.

OFFICE ASSISTANT

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides a wide range of cleaning and maintenance support to the project office, including the cleaning of rooms, furniture and equipment, replenishment of supplies; beverage service, and assigned clerical/administrative tasks.

Supports the Finance & Admin Manager, as needed, during high volume work periods, such as during conferences.

REQUIREMENTS

Secondary School completion and office support or custodial work experience.

At least 5 years relevant experience or: Bachelor’s Degree (desireable) or a Masters Degree.

Demonstrated ability to work with a minimum of direction and supervision.

Demonstrated ability to work both as a member of a team and as a team leader, with the ability to accept the inputs of other team members.

Strong management and planning skills of project tasks and budgets.

Demonstrates leadership and team work and produces high quality work in a timely, cost effective manner and has excellent writing skills.

Excellent interpersonal communications and organizational skills.

Excellent computer skills, computer software programs, including MSWord, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Experience with U SAID funded programs and/or other international development experience.

English language fluency.

ENTOMOLOGY COORDINATOR

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for timely and high quality field entomological work and will assist the Entomology Insectary Technicians with managing the insectary.

Support implementation of entomological field activities.

Assist with procurement requests related to the field entomological activities.

Adhere to the Standard Operational Procedures for these activities Ensure proper and timely data recording and entry.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors Degree in Entomology, Biology, or other relevant field. Experience in entomological, laboratory, or veterinary work. Computer skills (Microsoft word, Excel).

Experience with laboratory animal rearing desirable

10 years relevant experience or Bachelor’s Degree plus 8 years relevant experience, Masters Degree (desirable) plus 6 years relevant experience, or a PhD and 4 years relevant experience.

Demonstrated ability to work with a minimum of direction and supervision.

Demonstrated ability to work both as a member of a team and as a team leader, with the ability to accept the inputs of other team members.

Strong management and planning skills of project tasks and budgets.

Demonstrates leadership and team work and produces high quality work in a timely, cost effective manner and has excellent writing skills.

Excellent interpersonal communications and organizational skills.

Excellent computer skills, computer software programs, including MSWord, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Experience with U SAID funded programs and/or other international development experience.

English language fluency.

DATABASE MANAGER

RESPONSIBILITIES

Supports the monitoring & evaluation system of the program.

Collects, analyzes, and presents program performance data.

Tests and maintains the project’s M&E database.

Prepares monitoring plans and defines program indicators.

REQUIREMENTS

Secondary School completion (minimum) or a Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Community Health, Sociology, or other relevant field, and professional database management experience.

20 years relevant experience, or  Bachelor’s Degree plus 15 years relevant experience, Masters Degree (desirable) plus 10 years relevant experience, or a Phd. And 8 years relevant experience.

High level of computer literacy and proficiency in statistical software.

.Demonstrated ability to work with a minimum of direction and supervision.

Demonstrated ability to work both as a member of a team and as a team leader, with the ability to accept the inputs of other team members.

Strong management and planning skills of project tasks and budgets.

Demonstrates leadership and team work and produces high quality work in a timely, cost effective manner and has excellent writing skills.

Excellent interpersonal communications and organizational skills.

Excellent computer skills, computer software programs, including MSWord, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Experience with U SAID funded programs and/or other international development experience.

English language fluency.

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION MANAGER

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides leadership and direction for the financial management and administrative support functions of the project.

Develops and tracks budgets, manages payroll and vendor relations, and controls all financial transactions and reporting, both for the client and for Abt associates headquarters.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree (minimum) or a Master’s Degree in Business, Administration, Finance, or Accounting and 8+ years of financial and contracts management at large-scale development programs.

20 years relevant experience, or; Bachelor’s Degree plus 15 years relevant experience, Masters Degree (desirable) plus 10 years relevant experience, or a Phd. and 8 years relevant experience.

Experience with USAID-funded projects, and thorough knowledge of US Government contract procedures, are highly desirable.

Demonstrated ability to work with a minimum of direction and supervision.

Demonstrated ability to work both as a member of a team and as a team leader, with the ability to accept the inputs of other team members.

Strong management and planning skills of project tasks and budgets.

Demonstrates leadership and team work and produces high quality work in a timely, cost effective manner and has excellent writing skills.

Excellent interpersonal communications and organizational skills.

Excellent computer skills, computer software programs, including MSWord, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Experience with U SAID funded programs and/or other international development experience.

English language fluency.

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides leadership and management oversight of all of the project’s entomological surveillance activities.

Guides key project and country-level entomology decisions based on data analysis and interpretation.

Ensures environmental compliance pof spray operations, and the storage and transport of insecticides.

Leads the development of entomological monitoring plans.

REQUIREMENTS

Masters Degree in Entomology, Environmental Health, Public Health, or related field. Significant experience in vector control, IRS operations, and the regulatory and operational aspectrs of insecticide use.

20 years relevant experience, or; Bachelor’s Degree plus 15 years relevant experience, Masters Degree (desirable) plus 10 years relevant experience, or a Phd. and 8 years relevant experience.

Demonstrated ability to work with a minimum of direction and supervision.

Demonstrated ability to work both as a member of a team and as a team leader, with the ability to accept the inputs of other team members.

Strong management and planning skills of project tasks and budgets.

Demonstrates leadership and team work and produces high quality work in a timely, cost effective manner and has excellent writing skills.

Excellent interpersonal communications and organizational skills.

Excellent computer skills, computer software programs, including MSWord, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Experience with U SAID funded programs and/or other international development experience.

English language fluency.

DRIVER

RESPONSIBILITIES

Operates and maintains project vehicles to meet the transportation needs of the program.

Follows schedule of routine vehicle maintenance. Keeps detailed records of vehicle movements and maintenance performed.

Supports the project office by performing general service tasks, repairs, deliveries, etc

REQUIREMENTS

Secondary School (desirable), a valid driver’s license, and at least 1 year of commercial driving experience.

Automotive mechanics expertise.

Demonstrated ability to work with a minimum of direction and supervision.

Demonstrated ability to work both as a member of a team and as a team leader, with the ability to accept the inputs of other team members.

Strong management and planning skills of project tasks and budgets.

Demonstrates leadership and team work and produces high quality work in a timely, cost effective manner and has excellent writing skills.

Excellent interpersonal communications and organizational skills.

Excellent computer skills, computer software programs, including MSWord, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Experience with U SAID funded programs and/or other international development experience.

English language fluency.

TO APPLY

Use the email(s) below to apply.

Chief of Party – IEGNigeria@abtassoc.com

Entomology Technician – VectorControl_Nigeria@abtassoc.com

Office Assistant – VectorControl_Nigeria@abtassoc.com

Entomology Coordinator – VectorControl_Nigeria@abtassoc.com

Database Manager – VectorControl_Nigeria@abtassoc.com

Finance & Administration Manager – VectorControl_Nigeria@abtassoc.com

Technical Director – VectorControl_Nigeria@abtassoc.com

Driver – VectorControl_Nigeria@abtassoc.com

s should send their applications and Documentation which should include their Cover Page, CV’s, biodata form, payslip from the most recent position held, copies of educational certificates/degrees, and contact information of at least 3 references we can contact (must include email addresses and phone numbers)  with the position title in the subject line of the email.

Note

Candidates selected for an interview will be sent a more detailed job description in advance of the interview.

Applications that do not follow these instructions above or do not meet the stated minimum qualification requirements, will not be considered.

DUE DATE: 8 December, 2017

Latest Vacancies at Abt Associates, Friday 10, November 2017