Veripark Software Solutions Career Opportunities [3 Positions]

Veripark Software Solutions with a human capital of over 500 well qualified resources, having offices in Istanbul, Dubai, Bahrain, KSA, India, Pakistan, Malaysia, UK & Europe is a globally leading Software Solutions provider specialized in Banking & Financial applications such as Internet banking, loan origination and CRM applications, to mention a few.

Veripark is uniquely organized by industry practices in the Information Technology domain to ensure that our Relationship and Delivery team have in-depth understanding of our business. This has been reiterated by the fact that our customers continue to extend the relationship beyond existing and established borders.

As part of our expansion plan, we are strengthening our team in Lagos, Nigeria.

Job Title: Technical HR Recruiter
Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Description
We’re looking for a Technical HR Recruiter person who is experienced in hiring software developers and Technical consultants
Job Details
The position has the following job description:

• Minimum FIVE years of Recruitment experience in IT industry


• Identify potential candidates through headhunting, networking and through references,


• Shortlist profiles based on the requirements of the position


• Conduct technical tests and evaluate the test solutions,


• Perform initial interview to be conducted for developers


• Carry out the hiring process

Requirements

• The ideal candidate should have experience in software developer/CRM Technical consultants / Project Managers hiring and hired tons of developers earlier.

Experience

Education Requirement 

• Bachelor’s Degree – any

 

Job Title: Senior .NET Developer
Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Description
We are looking for results-driven team leaders and software architects with minimum 6-8 years of experience in banking especially in Internet banking, CRM, loan origination applications.
Job Details
We are looking for the following qualifications:

•  Minimum SIX TO EIGHT years of web-based application development experience,


• At least THREE YEARS of development experience in a banking project,


•  Have experience in leading development teams and task assignment,


•  Have experience in developing technical design documents,


•  Knowledge in application security, scalability and high-performance database programming,


• Experience in C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server, ADO.NET,


• Communication skills in English (listening, speaking and writing),


• Ability to work on client projects on client premises,


• Ability to travel to for project assignments in various countries.


• Business know how on retail and corporate banking is preferred

Experience

Education Requirement

• Bachelor’s Degree – Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics/Telecommunication

 

Job Title: Microsoft Dynamics CRM Technical Consultant
Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Description
We are looking for creative and results driven CRM developers / MS Dynamics CRM Technical consultants to take part in our projects in Dubai and GCC region.
Job Details :
We are looking for the following qualifications:

• Dynamics CRM experience in an enterprise customer with at least 50 users is required,


• Minimum 5 years of experience is required,


• Ability to develop workflows, plug-ins and can do entity modifications,


• Minimum three years of web based application development experience,


• Business know how on banking is preferred,


• Experience in CRM SDK, C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server 2005, ADO.NET


• Ability to work on client projects on client premises,


• Ability to travel to for project assignments in various countries.

Experience

Education Requirement

• Bachelor’s Degree – Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / Electronics & Telecommunications

How to Apply
All profiles to be forwarded to email –  [email protected]

Application Deadline: 8th April 2018

Veripark Software Solutions Career Opportunities [3 Positions]

United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) Job for Compliance Officers, Friday 9, February 2018

United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) is one of Africa’s leading financial institutions, with operations in 19 African countries and 3 global financial centres: London, Paris and New York. From a single country organisation founded in 1949 in Nigeria UBA has grown to become a pan-African provider of financial services with over 11 million customers, through close to 1000 business offices and touch points globally.

In 2005, UBA was born through one of the biggest mergers on the African continent capital markets with the business combination with Standard Trust Bank (STB) Plc. From the merger UBA has emerged as a Pan-African provides a full range of solutions and services that span the full value chain from retail to corporate. UBA is also the acclaimed leader in electronic payments in the sub-region.

COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Reference No: #RMD003

Location: Ikeja, Lagos

Contract Type: Permanent

Industries: Banking / Finance & Investment

INTRODUCTION

Group Risk Management Directorate strives to achieve sound corporate governance, robust compliance and effective risk management processes for credit, market and liquidity.

Strategies deployed help build robust capital management, effective risk monitoring and proactive risk mitigation.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Advisory, Analytics, Communications, Compliance & Regulatory Affairs, Research



SPECIFICATION/RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitor transactions according to Policy.

Ensure transaction monitoring and enhanced due diligence on high risk and high profile accounts.

Manage financial crime risks such as those posed by customers, products, counter-parties in transactions and the transactions themselves through transaction monitoring tools and escalating same where appropriate to the NFIU in form of Suspicious Transaction reports .

Advisory support service in respect of all Compliance related queries.

Assist in developing a Group wide compliance culture.

Facilitate in Compliance training

Assisting with the update and improvement of the transaction filtering process

Investigate and clear transactions identified against specified watch lists

Provide optimum support from a holistic compliance perspective in relation to allocated subsidiaries

Assist with the implementation of the automated transaction monitoring tool.

Business office Review

Assist in responding to inquiries from correspondent banks

Responding to FATCA related issues

Ensuring the Bank is compliant with the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA).

REQUIREMENTS     

Educational Qualification:

Bachelors degree in Humanities

Masters Degree (desirable)



EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 2 years post-NYSC experience

Sound branch operations experience

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

DUE DATE: 12 February, 2018

United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) Job for Compliance Officers, Friday 9, February 2018

Jumia Nigeria Current Job Openings [2 Positions]

Jumia Group is a leading global incubator of start-ups. We started operating in Africa in 2012 and since then have launched multiple successful companies, such as Jumia, Jumia Market, Jumia Travel, Jumia Food, Jumia Deals, Jumia House, Jumia Jobs, Jumia Car, Jumia Services.

We are currently looking for talented people to join our team and embark on an exciting journey in the core of business development.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Product Quality Control Associate
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time
Objective

• The Product Quality Assurance Associate plays a pivotal role in the customer experience journey by ensuring our customers receive authentic and safe products that exceed their expectations


• You’ll be accountable for all product quality assurance activities, working with key stakeholders and engaging them to ensure higher standards of quality, improved customer perception, and reduced merchandise return levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead the customer complaint process by working with the appropriate functions in order to analyze the returned product/failure, formulate the response to the customer and work directly with that customer to resolve the issue.


• Ensure QC agents are not passing packages that customers have returned or rejected.


• End to end quality leadership responsibility, provide and enhance quality control processes, both internally and externally, to ensure quality requirements are met


• Analyse data insights across transactional customer satisfaction, QA performance, NPS detractors and support escalations


• Evaluate the acceptability of product quality testing and deciding next steps


• Manage the counterfeit battle (working with Production) and wrong item fulfillment (working with Vendor Support Centre)


• Set direction for our support strategy through building cross functional relationships both internally and externally


• Leverage findings from targeted analysis to contribute to the Continuous Improvement process


• Act as the technical and functional product expert to assigned business categories


• Develop and implement programs to establish, maintain, and deliver high product quality to Vendors and Customers

Professional Skills & Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in quality inspections and quality management


• Experience in a customer facing quality role


• Experience in directly-related quality assurance/quality control functions, preferably in a manufacturing environment.


• Proven technical acumen demonstrated within a manufacturing, quality or consumer products environment


• Comfortable working in a dynamic, low-structure, constantly changing atmosphere and prioritizing work appropriately


• Proficiency in data analysis tools


• Familiarity with ISO quality systems and typical standard operating procedures.

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

 

Job Title: Senior PHP Developer
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time
Responsibilities

• Be part of an agile team that develops smart logistics solutions on a service oriented architecture using state-of-the-art technologies

In particular you will:

• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team (Backend developers, DevOps, QA engineers, Product Owners) oriented to continuous delivery


• Work across the entire product life cycle: concept, design, development, deployment, testing, release, support


• Write module, well-organized code.


• Construct and verify (unit test) software components to meet design specifications


• Take ownership for your code to be qualitatively high and you will support your colleagues in code reviews.


• Integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end developers


• Build efficient, testable, and reusable PHP modules


• Rapidly fix bugs and solve problems

Professional Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in web development with Object Oriented Programming


• Excellent knowledge of PHP5 or other OOP language


• Proficient with MySQL or other leading RDBMS


• Experienced in web server-side and client-side technologies


• Working knowledge of MVC frameworks (Zend Framework, Yii, Symfony2 or similar)


• Clear understanding of the Internet Protocol Suite


• Experienced in Version Control technologies (GIT, SVN)


• Aware of Performance and Security topics on web development

Required Skills:

• Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application


• User authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments


• Familiarity with limitations of PHP as a platform and its workarounds


• Creating database schemas that represent and support business processes


• Excellent communication skills and being able to work independently or in a full team

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

We Offer

• A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment


• The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team working around the world


• An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders for our future internet ventures

Jumia Nigeria Current Job Openings [2 Positions]

United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) New Graduate Recruitment

United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) is one of Africa’s leading financial institutions, with operations in 19 African countries and 3 global financial centres: London, Paris and New York. From a single country organisation founded in 1949 in Nigeria UBA has grown to become a pan-African provider of financial services with over 11 million customers, through close to 1000 business offices and touch points globally.

In 2005, UBA was born through one of the biggest mergers on the African continent capital markets with the business combination with Standard Trust Bank (STB) Plc. From the merger UBA has emerged as a Pan-African provides a full range of solutions and services that span the full value chain from retail to corporate. UBA is also the acclaimed leader in electronic payments in the sub-region.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant positions below:

Job Title: Regional Control Officer
Reference #: #RMD002
Locations: Aba North, Abia, Nigeria; Awka North, Anambra, Nigeria; Onitsha South, Anambra, Nigeria; Kano Municipal, Kano, Nigeria; Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria; Ibadan North-West, Oyo, Nigeria; Omoku, Rivers, Nigeria
Industries: Banking / Finance & Investment
Contract Type: Permanent
Introduction

• Group Risk Management Directorate strives to achieve sound corporate governance, robust compliance and effective risk management processes for credit, market and liquidity. Strategies deployed help build robust capital management, effective risk monitoring and proactive risk mitigation.

Job Functions

• Accounting, Advisory, Analytics, Auditing, Banking, Compliance & Regulatory Affairs, Counselling, Quality Control

Specification/Responsibilities

• Assist business offices with compliance and regulatory issues, and provide counselling when required.


• Ensure integrity of transactions in Business offices, and report deviations/anomalies immediately.


• Identify control lapses/policy breaches through control activities for process improvement/policy


• amendments.


• Escalate cases of fraud, customer complaints, and staff disciplinary issues to the Area control manager, or responsible department.


• Improve control and awareness culture in the business offices.


• Ensure that the ambience of the business office is maintained


• Monitor and ensure that open items in GL accounts are current and reflect the true nature of the


• products recorded in them.

Requirements
Educational Qualification:

• Minimum B.Sc Accounting 2.1 with ACA

Experience:

• Minimum of 0- 2 years post-NYSC experience.


• Sound branch operations experience (desirable).

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

Application Deadline  8th February, 2018.

United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) New Graduate Recruitment

Latest Vacancies at Sahel Capital Partners & Advisory Limited, Thursday 1, February 2018

Sahel Capital Partners & Advisory Limited (SCPAL) is a leading management consulting firm focused on the agricultural and nutrition sectors in Africa. We partner with government agencies, private sector companies and leading international development organizations to conduct research, analyze policies, develop strategies and implement programs that promote sustainable food security and improved nutrition.

FIELD COORDINATOR

ABOUT THE PROJECT

The Nigerian Dairy Development Program (NDDP) is geared towards improving the livelihoods of smallholder dairy farmers in Nigeria by improving the productivity of their cattle and integrating them into the formal dairy value chain in Nigeria

The Project also includes a nutrition component and a gender component geared towards improving nutrition outcomes and promoting women empowerment in smallholder farming communities.

This project is implemented by Sahel Capital Partners & Advisory Ltd. and a consortium of other partners

The project seeks to boost the yields and incomes of smallholder farmers, increase nutrition outcomes and empower women involved in agriculture in Africa.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The Field Coordinator will ensure high quality implementation of Sahel projects in Southwest Nigeria

He/she will lead the planning, coordination of, management and reporting of project activities at the state and local level, engaging with key stakeholders on the one hand and reporting to Sahel’s Program Management Office (PMO) on the other hand with the objective of achieving projects’ goals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Implementation

Coordinate field activities, ensuring adherence to technical standards, best practices and donor guidelines.

Lead the engagement with the implementing partners, service providers and other key stakeholders including federal, state and local governments and other entities involved in the program’s activities to deliver on the targets for the program

In coordination with the Sahel PMO, facilitate the development of project strategies, plan technical capacity building interventions, activities and policies related to increasing the production and productivity of smallholder dairy farmers. Documentation, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

Abide by Sahel’s procedures and policies for compliance, including financial, procurement etc.

Support program managers in management process to implementing partners and contractors. Ensure effective utilization of project funds by grantees.

Support the Program Manager in planning, reviewing and tracking progress on project, implementation as well as on the utilization of project resources, effective financial management and reporting.

Assist the Program Manager in preparing quarterly and annual progress reports

Report on follow up, trainings, support provided to groups, monitoring and evaluation activities

Document success stories and case studies.

Maintain up to date documentation related to project approval, monitoring and implementation.

Building daily progress reports into quarterly, annual and final reports and respond to the queries related to project particularly technical aspects of the project.

Ensure that all project documentation is well organized and easy to access on the portal.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Production and Health, Veterinary Services, Livestock Management, Agriculture or related field with 3 at least years relevant experience at field level of community development with a strong understanding of social development

Strong networks with key stakeholders in the agriculture landscape in both the public, private and development sector. Experience in collaborating and managing relationships with federal and state governments, donors, private sector and other key stakeholders

Excellent oral and written communication skills, training and facilitation skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook

Excellent personal organizational skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision

High level of interpersonal skills with the ability to work across cultures and religions, with strong communication and listening abilities, good problem-solving approach and conflict resolution at individual and community level

Strong program management skills and high level of analytical skills in planning and project Implementation

Ability to be flexible, respond professionally, and establish priorities in often fluid, changing, and challenging situations with little clear guidance is necessary.

Ability to work calmly, tactfully, and effectively under pressure and to demonstrate extreme flexibility in managing more than one activity.

Sound knowledge of local environment

Willingness and enthusiasm for working with rural and vulnerable communities living in remote areas of the country.

Proficiency in the English language (required) and Yoruba and Hausa (preferred)

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Communications Officer is responsible for implementation of the company’s branding, presentations and communications strategy.

The position will involve media, presentations, blogging, industry-specific conferences, sales and marketing activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Create and manage content (images, video and written).

Conduct online advocacy

Develop and expand community and/ or blogger outreach efforts

Design (i.e. website, social media, newsletter, brochures, books, communication materials etc.)

Design templates for consulting reports and presentations

Design, create and manage promotions and campaigns

Organize social media events for the company on key issues related to agriculture and nutrition

Drive efforts to build the brand and create broad-based awareness in the public domain

Monitor online ratings and respond accordingly.

Monitor trends in Social Media tools, applications, channels, design and strategy.

Identify threats and opportunities in user generated content surrounding the business. Report notable threats to appropriate management.

Monitor effective benchmarks (best practices) for measuring the impact of Social Media campaigns. Analyze, review, and report on effectiveness of campaigns in an effort to maximize results.

Any other responsibility assigned by management.

MINIMUM REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Bachelors Degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, New Media or Public Relations.

Proven working experience in social media or related field.

Excellent consulting, writing, editing (photo/video/text), presentation and communication skills.

Demonstrable social networking experience and social analytics tools knowledge.

Adequate knowledge of web design, web development, Conversion Rate Optimisation and Search Engine Optimisation is an added advantage.

Strong graphic design skills

Knowledge of online marketing and good understanding of major marketing channels.

Positive attitude, good team player, detail and customer oriented with good multitasking and organisational ability.

Highly flexible and ability to set priorities

Fluency in English

Knowledge of French is an advantage.

TO APPLY

Applicants should send their CV’s and Cover letters (in a Word-formatted single document) to: recruiting@sahelcp.com Please identify the position for which you are applying in the subject line.

Note

We welcome hearing from qualified and interested applicants

Due to a high volume of applicants, please understand that we are able to contact only those who meet the minimum qualifications

Applicants are strongly advised not to do phone calls.

Latest Vacancies at Sahel Capital Partners & Advisory Limited, Thursday 1, February 2018

Jumia Group Current Opportunity Available

Jumia Group is a leading global incubator of start-ups. We started operating in Africa in 2012 and since then have launched multiple successful companies, such as Jumia, Jumia Market, Jumia Travel, Jumia Food, Jumia Deals, Jumia House, Jumia Jobs, Jumia Car, Jumia Services.

We are currently looking for talented people to join our team and embark on an exciting journey in the core of business development.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Financial Planning and Analysis
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time
Responsibilities

• Reporting to the CFO, you will establish, manage, and lead the FP&A function.


• This position will play a key role in ensuring the best operational and financial decisions are made while maintaining a strong focus on strategic business planning support, cost management and optimization, historical performance analysis, and complex forecasting.


• Also, this person will manage the planning process, analyze data, and develop strategy for the company’s financial planning and analysis functions.

In particular you will:

• Oversee the financial planning and analysis organization and work with CFO , management team, both local team and central team, to provide value-added insight into the business.


• Prepare a monthly reporting package that includes full financial statements, comprehensive Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reporting, operational dashboard reporting, analysis of key business trends, actual versus budget variances and comprehensive executive level explanations of differences.


• Routinely communicate business unit and company financial and operational performance trends, historical and forecasted, using appropriate metrics, identifying risks and opportunities related to the achievement of the company’s financial plans.


• Influence the accuracy and effectiveness of the corporate accounting consolidation and closing process through analytical review and trend analysis.


• Develop and execute financial modelling tools to allow for routine analytical reviews of company financial and operational performance, new projects and decision making.


• Drive an efficient, effective and comprehensive process for developing financial plans and analysis that links to the strategic objectives.


• Develop and monitor the company’s annual budget and monthly forecasts, which shall include establishing budget tools, setting timelines and ensuring all budgets are accurate, comprehensive and completed on time.


• Prepare and maintain an efficient and effective process of evaluating, tracking and monitoring all strategic planning activity for the company with appropriate links to the annual budget and strategic plan.


• Provide a high level of thought process to drive improvement; recommend areas for improvement and lead projects to enhance the reporting and analytical infrastructure.


• Supervise and manage the performance of a team of FP&A professionals.

Professional Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience working in a fast-paced corporate environment preferably in a similar role


• Demonstrate excellent analytical skills; good knowledge of Microsoft core programs – Excel (including pivot tables and macros), word and power point


• Have an understanding of international accounting practices and standards


• Experience of having managed and improved budgeting and forecasting processes


• Support senior members of the business timely, actionable insight


• Experience in preparing, analysing, and implementing accounting and reporting requirements


• Professional Qualification like ACCA & ACA is an added advantage


• Possess the proven ability to lead, manage and develop a high performing team


• Have FMCG, retail experience


• Experience of FP&A within a matrix organisation (budgeting, forcasting, planning and analysis)

We Offer

• A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment


• The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team working around the world


• An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders for our future internet ventures

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

Jumia Group Current Opportunity Available

United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) Recruiting for Digital Champs, Thursday 18, January 2018

United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) is one of Africa’s leading financial institutions, with operations in 19 African countries and 3 global financial centres: London, Paris and New York. From a single country organisation founded in 1949 in Nigeria UBA has grown to become a pan-African provider of financial services with over 11 million customers, through close to 1000 business offices and touch points globally.

In 2005, UBA was born through one of the biggest mergers on the African continent. capital markets with the business combination with Standard Trust Bank (STB) Plc. From the merger UBA has emerged as a Pan-African provides a full range of solutions and services that span the full value chain from retail to corporate. UBA is also the acclaimed leader in electronic payments in the sub-region.

DIGITAL CHAMP

Reference #: DIG001

Location: Lagos Island, Lagos

Contract Type: 6 Months

Job Functions: Intern

Industries: Banking / Finance & Investment

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

OND/HND/B.Sc (Pre & post NYSC) in any discipline with a minimum of Lower Credit/ 2nd class lower

SPECIFICATION    

Successful candidates’ focus will be on all the Bank’s digital banking products and their responsibilities will include the following:

Customer enrollment on Bank’s digital products

First-level support

Issue reporting and tracking on Group Response Portal

COMPETENCIES:

Must be able to speak English and any other local language prominent the branch location.

Must possess a smart phone and also savvy to perform this function

Ability to speak multiple languages will be considered as an added advantage

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

DUE DATE: 19 January, 2018

United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) Recruiting for Digital Champs, Thursday 18, January 2018

Graduate and Experienced Jobs at Rasmed Publications, Thursday 18, January 2018

Rasmed Publications is Nigeria’s #1 leading Publisher of progress books with head office located in Ibadan, Oyo State and offices nationwide. We have successfully published 1000+ titles which cut across a variety of reader domains, nursery, primary, secondary, tertiary and general readers.

EXPERIENCED EDITOR, SCIENCES

REQUIREMENTS

A graduate of pure science background: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics etc with 3+ years work experience in a similar role.

All candidates must be able to use Microsoft Office and Powerpoint.

EXPERIENCED EDITOR, HUMANITIES

REQUIREMENTS

A graduate of Humanities with combined honours in either English/Yoruba/Linguistics (or any other major) with 3+ years work experience in a similar role.

All candidates must be able to use Microsoft Office and Powerpoint.

GRADUATE TRAINEE, SCIENCE EDITOR

REQUIREMENTS

A fresh graduate (HND, B.Sc) in Sciences and Humanities respectively.

All candidates must be able to use Microsoft Office and Powerpoint.

GRADUATE TRAINEE, HUMANITIES EDITOR

REQUIREMENTS

A fresh graduate (HND, B.Sc) in Sciences and Humanities respectively.

All candidates must be able to use Microsoft Office and Powerpoint.

TYPESETTER

REQUIREMENTS

A candidate with 2+ years experience in similar role, high typing speed and very proficient in the use of CorelDraw/Adobe InDesign.

All candidates must be able to use Microsoft Office and Powerpoint.

TO APPLY

Applicants should send their CV’s to: abegunde.tolulope@rasmedpublications.com and copy sanusibs@rasmedpublications.com using the job title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.

DUE DATE: 26 January, 2018

Graduate and Experienced Jobs at Rasmed Publications, Thursday 18, January 2018

Leaf Technicians at British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN), Wednesday 17, January 2018

British American Tobacco is all about freedom of choice – whether it’s our people or our products. Combined with our entrepreneurial spirit, it’s what’s driven our phenomenal success. We started trading tobacco over a hundred years ago. Today, we’re a multibillion dollar company with more than 200 brands in our portfolio. With robust positions in each of our regional markets, our future looks equally bright too.

LEAF TECHNICIAN

Job Number: 19853BR

Location: Iseyin

Appointment type: Permanent

JOB PURPOSE

To provide proactive technical and logistical support in green leaf production within defined parameters with guidance from the Leaf Manager.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Operational/Technical/Professional Results

Target crop volume purchased.

Target average yield per hectare achieved.

Agreed Best practices fully implemented.

Crop production target allocated to farmers to optimum productivity.

Hitch free Organisation & distribution of crop inputs with up to date records.

Leadership Results

Required number of farmers recruited.

Farmers well organised to deliver target crop volume.

Management Results

Farmers loans kept within Category limits.

Full recovery of applicable farmers’ loans.

Relationship Results

Good relationship with peers and farmers resulting in enhanced productivity.

Good relationship with other stakeholder in the community for sustained tobacco production.

Innovation Results

Open to and accept new ways of doing things.

Full implementation of alternative to wood fuel experiment and other initiatives.

BUSINESS CONTEXT:

The land tenure system prevents large holdings hence farmers’ field plots are small and widely scattered. Bad roads and poor level of development of infrastructure in the rural area, availability of competing crops, rural/urban drift and activities of itinerant tobacco buyers combine to task the jobholder in achieving his set objectives. Intermittent attacks by armed robbers and relatively frequent occurrence of state of insecurity further create unfavourable environment for achieving production objectives.

Relationships:

Internal:

The job holder has to achieve his crop production target through agreed small-scale independent rural farmers.

Liaise with Leaf Admin. Coordinator and Leaf Manager for crop funding and supply of crop inputs.

Liaise with Leaf Manager and Leaf Sustainability Coordinator for timely supply of viable seeds.

Liaise with Leaf Account Coordinator on accounting records and all forms of returns.

Liaise with Leaf Admin. Coordinator for staff matters.

Liaise with Tractor Contractor for tractor services and repairs.

Liaise with Leaf Sustainability Coordinator for fuel wood supply from company own plantations.

Liaise with Leaf Admin. Coordinator for delivery of crop inputs to farmers

External:

Liaise with Commercial and Agricultural Banks in the area for payments to farmers.

Maintain effective presence and cordiality with community and opinion leaders to promote socially enabling environment for tobacco production with regular assistance from the Leaf the Leaf Manager.

Liaise with tractor contractors and operators for effective rendering of tractor services to farmers.

Maintain contact with organised tobacco companies to avoid unhealthy competition practices.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possess at least ND/NCE in Agriculture.

Should be mature and physically agile.

Ability to observe, and diagnose agronomic problems on the crop and proffer workable solution to obtain optimal productivity.

Ability to recruit, supervise and control farmers for the achievement of production targets.

Ability to monitor tobacco quality grading, baling and presentation at buying in accordance with agreed grade specification.

Ability to render accurate production estimates useable for effective management control of operations and planning.

Ability to monitor loans disbursement to and recovery from farmers for sustained production.

Ability to effectively understand, implement and “cascade” technical information and new concepts to farmers.

Knowledge of Yoruba language

Intermediate level of English language

Ability to run a motorbike/willingness to learn

Willingness to live in the rural communities (60-100 Km from Iseyin)

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

DUE DATE: 30 January, 2018

Leaf Technicians at British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN), Wednesday 17, January 2018

Vacancies at Andela, Tuesday 15, January 2018

Andela distributes opportunity by powering today’s teams and investing in tomorrow’s leaders. Based in Lagos, NYC, Nairobi, SF, and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage.

Andela’s Entrepreneurship Center is designed to support Developers who plan to launch companies, join startups, or work in larger technology firms after completing the Fellowship with entrepreneurship learning opportunities. This center will provide Andelans with background knowledge, tools, and awareness to make conscious decisions about their entrepreneurial journey, as well as position them for success in an entrepreneurial career.

ALUMNI NETWORK COORDINATOR

ABOUT THE ALUMNI NETWORK COORDINATOR ROLE

The Alumni Network Coordinator is equal parts network builder, relationship builder, events planner, and careers support spe…t. You will collect and manage data on Andela alumni, while constantly supporting current alumni with engaging opportunities, programs and events.

To be truly successful in this role, you would need to be passionate about people, and about making sure the right combination of resources and human capital are always exposed to one another.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:

Create and manage database of current Andela alumni

Capture and publish Alumni stories

Connect Alumni to career growth opportunities (e.g job boards, coaches, other Alumni)

Organize and run engaging and impactful Alumni events

KEY ATTRIBUTES & QUALIFICATIONS

You’re already looking like an Alumni Network Coordinator if you:

Have participated in the management of alumni associations

Are a natural communicator and networker who backs up their work with precision and structure (tracking resources, ensuring resources are growing, carefully maintaining relationships & commitments)

Are a power user of spreadsheets and other data tracking and analysis tools

Love to meticulously track data in an organized manner that allows for easy future references and planning

Have periodically run engaging networking events

Quickly build relationships, and continually strengthen them over time through consistency and  trust

Are adept at quickly identifying resource gaps and directing people to the right sources

ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTER DIRECTOR

ABOUT THE ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTER DIRECTOR ROLE:

The Entrepreneurship Center Director is equal parts strategist, program designer, operator, network builder, and relationship builder. You will manage the operations and growth of Andela’s Entrepreneurship Track and the Andela Accelerator, while constantly supporting our Developers themselves in their entrepreneurial learning and growth.

As the Entrepreneurship Center Director, you have your finger on the pulse of every resource, opportunity, and mentor available to Andela’s Entrepreneurs.  You will constantly grow and nurture Andela’s network of resources, individuals, events, & opportunities available to entrepreneurs.

You will measure, track, and manage the growth of a new program within a fast-growing startup environment.

To be truly successful in this role, you would need to hold the deep belief that anything is possible with our powers combined — and be passionate about making sure the right combination of resources and human capital are always exposed to one another.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:

Program Management

Set up and manage the programs roadmap that enables learners deliberately practice entrepreneurship from ideation to MVP

Create consistent documentation and data-capture to measure, track, and iterate on the programs

Proactively remain up to date with every Andela Entrepreneur to quickly identify where they are struggling, and connect them with the right resources to support them

Distribute consistent updates to key internal and external stakeholders

Hire and manage program management team

Content Management

Build library of canonical content (e.g, books, videos and presentations) for Andela Entrepreneurs

Collaborate with Curriculum team to build curriculum support for entrepreneurs

Relationship Management

Manage, maintain, and grow the network of resources (expert advisory board, Entrepreneurs in residence, human capital, monetary capital, events, Andela experts & resources) available to Andela Entrepreneurs

Build relationships with other investors, accelerators, and companies in the community

Manage event planning and logistics for Andela-hosted and externally-hosted events

Andela Accelerator

Set up Andela Accelerator

Design Andela Accelerator programs and support systems

Organize and run demo days

Establish measures of success for cohort companies

KEY ATTRIBUTES & QUALIFICATIONS

You’re already looking like an Entrepreneurship Center Director if you:

Have a passion for and at least some experience in the world of entrepreneurship:

Investing

Founding or co-founding a company

Working to support initial growth in an early stage startup

Advising entrepreneurs or startups

Employed by an accelerator or incubator

Quickly build relationships, and continually strengthen them over time through consistency and  trust

Are able to be highly structured yet flexible in a constantly changing environment

Are relentlessly optimistic and inspire those around you to believe in success even when things get tough

Are adept at quickly identifying resource gaps and directing people to the right sources

Are able to motivate others through your clarity, unflappable optimism, and pragmatic passion

Are a natural communicator and networker who backs up their work with precision and structure (tracking resources, ensuring resources are growing, carefully maintaining relationships & commitments)

Have an established network in Lagos/Nigerian tech scene (preferred but not required)

Belief that through our powers combined we can create anything.

TO APPLY

Click on Job Title below:

ALUMNI NETWORK COORDINATOR
ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTER DIRECTOR

Vacancies at Andela, Tuesday 15, January 2018

Graduate HR Trainee Recruitment at United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA), Thursday 11, January 2018

United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) is one of Africa’s leading financial institutions, with operations in 19 African countries and 3 global financial centres: London, Paris and New York. From a single country organisation founded in 1949 in Nigeria UBA has grown to become a pan-African provider of financial services with over 11 million customers, through close to 1000 business offices and touch points globally.

In 2005, UBA was born through one of the biggest mergers on the African continent. capital markets with the business combination with Standard Trust Bank (STB) Plc. From the merger UBA has emerged as a Pan-African provides a full range of solutions and services that span the full value chain from retail to corporate. UBA is also the acclaimed leader in electronic payments in the sub-region.

HR TRAINEE

Reference #: HCM001

Location: Lagos Island, Lagos

Contract Type: Permanent

Job Functions: Human Resources

Industries: Banking / Finance & Investment

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Minimum Educational level – OND/HND/B.Sc in any discipline with a minimum of Lower Credit/ 2nd class lower in any related discipline

SPECIFICATION

Are you confident in taking initiative and be assertive?

Are you creative, innovative, result oriented and self-driven?

Do you have great Learning agility?

Do you have 0 -2year work experience?

Do you have OND/HND/B.Sc in any discipline with a minimum of Lower Credit/ 2nd class lower?

Have you completed NYSC?

Do you have passion for supporting people?

Are you bi-lingual (French & English, Portuguese will be an added advantage)?

Are you Techy and Social Media Savvy?

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

DUE DATE: 15 January, 2018

Graduate HR Trainee Recruitment at United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA), Thursday 11, January 2018

Chief Marketing Officer at Jumia Nigeria, Thursday 11, January 2018

Jumia Group is a leading global incubator of start-ups. We started operating in Africa in 2012 and since then have launched multiple successful companies, such as Jumia, Jumia Market, Jumia Travel, Jumia Food, Jumia Deals, Jumia House, Jumia Jobs, Jumia Car, Jumia Services.

CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER

DEPARTMENT: Marketing

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are currently looking for talented people with a passion for emerging markets and Africa to join our team and embark on our exciting journey.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) is responsible for overseeing the planning, development and execution of Jumia Nigeria’s marketing, viral expansion and advertising initiatives.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the CMO’s primary responsibility is to generate revenue by increasing visibility and sales through successful marketing for the entire organization, using market research, partnerships, affiliates, pricing, product marketing, marketing communications, advertising and public relations.

In particular you will:

Develop marketing plan and in line with overall business strategy and goals.

Custodian of total marketing, branding and overall marketing performance

Overseeing the CRM process, ROI and managing closely agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) – customer acquisition, repeat purchase, Average Order Value [AOV] etc

Responsible for Marketing Analytics. Oversee market research and competitive intelligence for quick decision making

Prepare, own, implement and control of marketing budget

Collaborate effectively with other members of leadership team to ensure alignment of marketing with commercial and business plans

Utilize superior understanding of consumer insights and deep knowledge of local trends to identify innovative ideas for profitable growth and execute them

Managing relationships with Central team in a matured and cohesive manner that brings the best of Central and local collaboration to the benefit of the company

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree and/or an advanced degree in Marketing and Business (MBA)

8+ years of marketing in a consumer internet business, bringing experience building strong brands for companies with best-in-class digital experiences for large, global audiences, preferably in the consumer goods industry

5+ years of data-driven marketing with strong success implementing consumer acquisition and/or retention marketing campaigns with clear business objectives and targets.

Track record building and leading a high-performing, cross-functional team of at least 15 people across branding, PR, digital, analytics, acquisition, and retention.

Expertise generating, prioritizing, testing, and delivering on ideas that could drive 10 percent growth as well as 10x growth.

Self-motivated individual with a strong entrepreneurial spirit.

Strong managerial experience

Strong and relevant relationships in marketing agencies and other local partners

WE OFFER

A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment

The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team working around the world

An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders for our future internet ventures.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Chief Marketing Officer at Jumia Nigeria, Thursday 11, January 2018

Subject Teachers at Sage Schools, Friday 5, January 2018

Sage Schools Ijoko Road, Sango Ota, Ogun State seek candidates with excellent communication skills, computer competency, and a passion for teaching.

SUBJECT TEACHERS

SUBJECT AREAS

Civic

Creative Arts

Yoruba Teachers

The school is committed to hiring the most qualified and experienced teachers and staff who will support and enhance the delivery of the school’s high quality instructional standard.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare and deliver lessons to a range of classes of different ages and abilities

Mark work, give appropriate feedback and maintain records of pupils’ progress and development

Research new topic areas, maintaining uptodate subject knowledge, and devise and write new curriculum materials

Select and use a range of different learning resources and equipment, including projectors and interactive media

Prepare pupils for qualifications and external examinations

Manage pupil behaviour in the classroom and on school premises, and apply appropriate and effective measures in cases of misbehaviour

Undertake mentoring duties, such as taking on the role of class teacher, and supporting pupils on an individual basis through academic or personal difficulties

Communicate with parents and guardians over pupils’ progress and participate in departmental meetings, parents’ meetings and other school training events

Liaise with other professionals, such as welfare officers, school bursar and other support staffs

Participate in and organise extracurricular activities, such as outings, social activities and sporting events

REQUIREMENT

Certificate / Degree in Education or equivalent qualification

Minimum of 3years teaching experience

Must be able to use 21st century teaching methodology and equipment

Possess excellent moral values

Has passion for teaching

TO APPLY

Kindly forward Copies of CV, Cover Letter and Qualifications to info@littlesageschools.net

Subject Teachers at Sage Schools, Friday 5, January 2018

Seefar Nigeria Recruitment New Ongoing Recruitment

Seefar – We are a social enterprise with a mission to work with vulnerable people to build a better future. We specialise in justice, migration and social inclusion. Our expertise is in strategic communications, counseling, consulting, monitoring and evaluation, and research. We work in East Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, East Africa, North Africa, the Sahel and Europe.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Coordinator
Location: Lagos
Job Description

• As Project Coordinator in Lagos you are responsible for coordinating human trafficking, modern slavery and migration related projects on the ground.


• You will have demonstrated project management experience, preferably in the development sector; have thematic experience on, and a strong interest in, migration issues; have management experience; be a natural communicator and always responsive; be results focused; and have complete fluency in Yoruba and English.


• You will recruit, train, supervise and lead a local team under the guidance of senior leaders at Seefar.


• You will be the local face of the project, engage with stakeholders and enjoy being a valued member of the Seefar team.


• This position is based in Lagos and is for an initial 12-month contract.

Responsibilities
The following are the primary responsibilities of the role, with estimated allocations of time and attention:
Deliver: Project And Mission Implementation (Approximately 90% of your time and attention):

• Recruit, supervise, develop and lead local teams and team leaders.


• Liaise with stakeholders and the broader community of interest.


• Provide regular and ad-hoc reports.


• Provide regional inputs to programs relating to migration, displaced people, human trafficking and modern slavery.


• Provide pastoral care to team members.


• Responsive to taskings and requests from Seefar’s migration team


• Fulfill project management responsibilities using our internal project systems and processes.


• Other tasks as directed.

Develop: Capabilities And Program Portfolio (Approximately 10% of your time and attention):

• Develop project teams. For example, this would include mentoring teams and leading recruitment.


• Learning, growing and developing professionally and personally.


• Strengthen the Enterprise reputation and profile in our areas of expertise.

Direct: Global Management:

• Represent and demonstrate the Enterprise’s values.

Travel:

• Your work as a Project Coordinator in Nigeria will require you to undertake local travel to project implementation sites in and around Lagos.

Working with Seefar
Current and former personnel have noted the points below as positive features of Seefar’s work environment and culture:

• The Enterprise combines entrepreneurialism with a focus on social impact.


• You work with highly diverse people and across a diversity of contexts.


• There is a high level of trust that supports you to work autonomously.


• The people in the Enterprise encourage innovation and experimentation.


• Achieving results is prioritised over rigid structures and workflows.


• You are never bored and always challenged.

Current and former personnel have noted the points below as negative features of Seefar’s work environment and culture:

• Collaborating with geographically dispersed teams requires flexibility and patience.


• Working remotely can make you feel isolated and so requires you to invest time in communication.


• Travel schedules can sometimes be heavy.


• A high-growth phase means problem-solving as the Enterprise’s systems evolve quickly.


• It can be fast paced so you need to be productive and able to prioritise effectively.

Requirements
To excel in this role you:

• Have an Undergraduate Degree, are highly organized, communicate effectively, have the ability to prioritise and are highly productive.


• Will have five years professional project and personnel management experience in Nigeria.


• Have complete fluency in written and spoken Yoruba and English.


• Are naturally responsive and client focused, while also able to work autonomously.


• Are motivated by an Enterprise performance framework focused on social impact.

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

Seefar Nigeria Recruitment New Ongoing Recruitment

Field Coordinator at Sahel Capital, Tuesday 12, December 2017

Sahel Capital Partners & Advisory Limited (SCPAL) is a leading management consulting firm focused on the agricultural and nutrition sectors in Africa. We partner with government agencies, private sector companies and leading international development organisation to conduct research, analyse policies, develop strategies and implement programs that promote sustainable food security and improved nutrition. We have worked on a variety of projects across West Africa, including in Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Mali, Nigeria, and Senegal.

FIELD COORDINATOR

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Field Coordinator will ensure high quality implementation of Sahel projects in Southwest Nigeria.

He/she will lead the planning, coordination of, management and reporting of project activities at the state

and local level, engaging with key stakeholders on the one hand and reporting to Sahel’s Progra Management Office (PMO) on the other hand with the objective of achieving projects’ goals.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Implementation

Coordinate field activities, ensuring adherence to technical standards, best practices and donor guidelines.

Lead the engagement with the implementing partners, service providers and other key stakeholders including federal, state and local governments and other entities involved in the program’s activities to deliver on the targets for the program

In coordination with the Sahel PMO, facilitate the development of project strategies, plan technical capacity building interventions, activities and policies related to increasing the production and productivity of smallholder dairy farmers. Documentation, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

Abide by donor requirements/regulations as well as Sahel’s procedures and policies for compliance, including financial, procurement etc.

Support program managers in the grant award and management process to implementing partners and contractors. Ensure effective utilization of project funds by grantees.

Support the Program Manager in planning, reviewing and tracking progress on project, implementation as well as on the utilization of project resources, effective financial management and reporting.

Assist the Program Manager in preparing quarterly and annual progress reports

Report on follow up, trainings, support provided to groups, monitoring and evaluation activities

Document success stories and case studies.

Maintain up to date documentation related to project approval, monitoring and implementation.

Building daily progress reports into quarterly, annual and final reports and respond to the queries related to project particularly technical aspects of the project.

Ensure that all project documentation is well organized and easy to access on the portal.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates should have:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Production and Health, Veterinary Services, Livestock Management, Agriculture or related field with 3 at least years’ relevant experience at field level of community development with a strong understanding of social development

Strong networks with key stakeholders in the agriculture landscape in both the public, private and development sector. Experience in collaborating and managing relationships with federal and state governments, donors, private sector and other key stakeholders

Excellent oral and written communication skills, training and facilitation skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook

Excellent personal organizational skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision

High level of interpersonal skills with the ability to work across cultures and religions, with strong communication and listening abilities, good problem solving approach and conflict resolution at individual and community level

Strong program management skills and high level of analytical skills in planning and project implementation

Ability to be flexible, respond professionally, and establish priorities in often fluid, changing, and challenging situations with little clear guidance is necessary.

Ability to work calmly, tactfully, and effectively under pressure and to demonstrate extreme flexibility in managing more than one activity.

Sound knowledge of local environment

Willingness and enthusiasm for working with rural and vulnerable communities living in remote areas of the country.

Proficiency in the English language (required) and Yoruba and Hausa (preferred)

Position based: Oyo (Ibadan, Saki, Fasola, Oyo) with travel to Lagos (Project Management Office) and across Southern Nigeria as will be required.

TO APPLY

Qualified and interested applicants should forward their CVs to recruiting@sahelcp.com with ‘PC, Oyo’ as the subject of the mail. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Field Coordinator at Sahel Capital, Tuesday 12, December 2017

Aldelia Job Position For Senior Manager Available

Aldelia is a world leader in Permanent and Contract Staffing and Payroll Solutions services, a specialist Oil & Gas, Manpower and Project Services consultancy operating extensively in Europe, the Middle East, South East Asia, Africa and South America with Offices in London, Dubai, Brazil, Iraq, Kurdistan, Singapore and Nigeria, our major Oil Exploration and Production companies including ENI, Shell, TOTAL, Petrobras and Odebrecht.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Business Development Manager
Location: Lagos
Functional Area: Business Development in Oil and Gas (Upstream)
Reports To: Chief Operating Officer

Overall Purpose of Job

• Managing a team tasked with generating business in the upstream sector of the Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring company’s growth objectives are attained; articulating new business development opportunities and identifying, negotiating and managing relationships with technical partners in line with corporate goals.


• Lead the formulation, execution and monitoring of company’s business development, market penetration strategies and plans for enhancing business growth.


• Monitor company performance against agreed business target.


• Assist in the preparation of bids/proposals.


• Develop and articulate a comprehensive tactical business development plan to accomplish the organization’s business goal..


• Identify prospects and develop sales strategies to penetrate and get new accounts. This includes preparation of presentations and tenders.


• Identify, evaluate and develop new business opportunities and feasibility reports supporting growth based on intelligence.


• Develop and implement a training and development program for team members.


• Mentoring team members for improved performance individually and corporately.


• Ensure timely management of the performance of all team members.

Person Specification/ Competencies

• A good University degree


• Minimum of 8 years cognate experience, 3 of which must have been in management..


• In-depth knowledge of up-coming and on-going key projects in the upstream sector of the Oil and Gas Sector.


• Excellent relationship management skills.


• Proven ability to advice and convince clients


• Excellent written, presentation and oral communication skills.


• An eye for fashioning out business opportunities and supporting business growth.


• A good role model.


• A thought leader in maximizing business opportunities in the Upstream Sector of the Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry..


• Robust and high level contacts in the IOCs and E&P companies.


• Proven experience of working with minimum supervision


• Excellent intelligence gathering skills.


• Excellent mentoring and people management skills.


• A team player.

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

Application Deadline  13th December 2017 .

Aldelia Job Position For Senior Manager Available

Software Quality Assurance Engineer at Jumia Nigeria, Monday 11, December 2017

Jumia Group is a leading global incubator of start-ups. We started operating in Africa in 2012 and since then have launched multiple successful companies, such as Jumia, Jumia Market, Jumia Travel, Jumia Food, Jumia Deals, Jumia House, Jumia Jobs, Jumia Car, Jumia Services.

We are currently looking for talented people to join our team and embark on an exciting journey in the core of business development.

SOFTWARE QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Software Quality Assurance Engineer will lead the efforts of defining and specifying quality assurance standards, strategies, systems, tools and processes for testing and analyzing software reliability and performance.

Other duties include ensuring user’s guide is up to date, authoring Knowledge Base articles, and internal training of Technical Support on new features.

In particular you will:

Review specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback.

Create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases

Estimate, prioritize, plan and coordinate quality testing activities

Conduct tests before product launches to ensure software runs smoothly and meets client needs

Design and implement tests, develop and execute automated tests to ensure product quality.

Produce comprehensive reports on its activity

professional skills & qualifications

Minimum 3 years experience in software quality assurance

Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools and processes

Experience in writing clear, concise and comprehensive test plans and test cases

Proven work experience in software quality assurance

Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools and processes

Experience in writing clear, concise and comprehensive test plans and test cases

Experienced in the following tooling:

Jenkins for automation of QA tasks

Behat or similar UI and API test automation tool

Postman or similar for API testing

Fluent in English


WE OFFER

A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment

The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team working around the world

An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders for our future internet ventures

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Software Quality Assurance Engineer at Jumia Nigeria, Monday 11, December 2017

MasterCard New Vacancy - Apply Here

MasterCard – We are the global technology company behind the world’s fastest payments processing network. We are a vehicle for commerce, a connection to financial systems for the previously excluded, a technology innovation lab, and the home of Priceless®. We ensure every employee has the opportunity to be a part of something bigger and to change lives. We believe as our company grows, so should you. We believe in connecting everyone to endless, priceless possibilities.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director, Public Policy – Sub-Saharan Africa
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description

• An experienced public policy practitioner to drive Mastercard’s advocacy efforts in Sub-Saharan Africa.


• The jobholder will bring a positive commitment to joining a dynamic and collaborative team focused on the formulation and implementation of strategic plans for government and third-party influencer engagement to positively shape the policy debate and outcome.

The key objectives are:

• Position Mastercard as a trusted partner and enabler of the national agenda, focusing on accelerating the migration to electronic payments to enable digital economies, spurring innovation and driving financial inclusion.


• Enable business and safeguard Mastercard’s interests by advocating a conducive regulatory environment.


• Create a positive cycle of engagement whereby our policy advocacy is reinforced by demonstrating our value proposition through strategic communications and government programs.

Based in the Mastercard office in Nigeria (or at another Mastercard office within Sub-Saharan Africa), the role reports to the Vice President and Head of Public Policy – Middle East & Africa and will engage in regular consultation with the Division President and his direct reports. The jobholder will work closely with colleagues in the business, legal and regulatory functions to ensure issues that are of concern to Mastercard are identified and managed in a way that benefits Mastercard and our stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute public policy strategy and implementable engagement programs for the Division. These programs will be designed to both preemptively head-off and respond to legislative, policy and regulatory threats to Mastercard and the electronic payments industry.


• Establish and enhance relationships with key government officials and third-party influencers.


• Brief country, regional and global executive management of regulatory developments, recommend appropriate course of action and work closely with internal stakeholders to move the agenda forward.


• Coordinate industry cooperation on non-competitive public policy issues and represent Mastercard in industry forums, associations and related activities.


• Manage external agencies to represent and advocate Mastercard’s interests.

Experience Required

• The ideal candidate will have a distinguished track record as a high achieving public policy practitioner with a demonstrated capability to develop and successfully execute policy advocacy programs.


• Must possess strong analytical approach to problem solving, ability to develop creative solutions to complex problems, able to deal with short deadlines and work productively in high pressure situations in dynamic commercial and policy environments.


• Educated to university degree level, with 10-12 years’ experience in similar Public Policy or Government Relations roles in a major multinational business or consultancy.


• An intimate working knowledge of the processes and inner workings of the legislative and political process and an ability to analyze the impact of legislation on Mastercard and develop strategies to move our interests forward.


• Strong leadership skills with particular success building and enhancing credibility for the function with the organization.


• A collaborative team player who will work well with senior management and peers, as a high-energy, self-motivated and results-driven individual.


• Excellent written and spoken English and French communication and interpersonal skills as a foundation for developing and maintaining strong internal relationships at all levels, cross-functionally and across business units and geographies within Mastercard.


• Willing to travel both within Sub-Saharan Africa, and as necessary to the regional headquarters in Dubai and global headquarters in New York.


• While knowledge and experience of the financial services and payments sector is valued, candidates need not be currently working in these sectors. Experience in the technology sector also a plus.

 

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

MasterCard New Vacancy - Apply Here

Signal Alliance Limited Vacancy - Apply Now!

Signal Alliance is an ICT systems integrator with business in enterprise software, IT infrastructure, managed services,security, application development and technology incubation. With offices in Lagos and Abuja, Signal Alliance provides technology services to leading enterprises in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Manager
Location: Nigeria
Job Description
The ideal candidate has experience in technology sales in the enterprise space. Understands Customer development and management. Must also understand the changing landscape of Technology and how customer consumer behaviour has evolved to get best use of technology. The candidate will be:

• Responsible to build new customer relationships, identifies business opportunities, negotiates and closes business deals


• Responsible to manage an assigned geographic sales area or product line to maximize sales revenues and meet corporate objectives


• Develops specific plans to ensure revenue growth and targets


• Responsible to improve an organization’s market position and achieve financial growth


• Arrange and participate in internal and external client debriefs; should be able to learn and demonstrate a line of solution.


• A background in sales some of which must be in the Technology space is important


• Must have after graduation experience of at least 5 years.


• Demonstrated ability to use technology tools including tools for selling, social media and productivity.


• Able to work in Lagos and Abuja.

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

Signal Alliance Limited Vacancy - Apply Now!

Ongoing Recruitment at United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA), Thursday 30, November 2017

United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) is one of Africa’s leading financial institutions, with operations in 19 African countries and 3 global financial centres: London, Paris and New York. From a single country organisation founded in 1949 in Nigeria UBA has grown to become a pan-African provider of financial services with over 11 million customers, through close to 1000 business offices and touch points globally.

In 2005, UBA was born through one of the biggest mergers on the African continent. capital markets with the business combination with Standard Trust Bank (STB) Plc. From the merger UBA has emerged as a Pan-African provides a full range of solutions and services that span the full value chain from retail to corporate. UBA is also the acclaimed leader in electronic payments in the sub-region.

UBA CAMPUS AMBASSADOR PROGRAMME

THE PROGRAMME

UBA Campus Ambassador programme offers a unique opportunity for students of tertiary institutions in Nigeria and across Africa to be part of a dynamic and forward thinking Pan-African bank by representing the brand on campus.

The initiative is part of the bank’s commitment in developing creativity and leadership abilities amongst young people in the continent of Africa.

The programme is designed to be a learning experience and a highly rewarding one for selected students while providing them a platform to build their leadership capabilities and showcase their diverse talents.

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE UBA CAMPUS AMBASSADOR ROLE

Represent the UBA brand on campus

Provide insights that will help UBA better understand campus requirements unique to each region

Learn about UBA products/ services and promote their adoption within the campus

Plan and host fun events on campus to amplify the UBA brand

Build relationships on campus with the school authorities, faculty and student groups

Identify trends and opportunities that UBA can leverage on within the campus community

Implement various UBA initiatives within the campus

WHAT QUALIFIES AN AMMBASSADOR

Must be a registered full-time undergraduate student of any tertiary institution in Nigeria and Africa countries where UBA operates

Must be actively involved with student groups and influential within the campus community

Must have established social media presence with demonstrable followership

Should possess experience in engaging stakeholders within the school community

Should have the ability to gather feedback and provide innovative insights

Should be able to dedicate 3-4 hours weekly

Must be highly professional in general conduct

Should have a UBA account

What Does a Campus Ambassador Stand to Benefit

Development of Intellectual, leadership and creative skills through periodic training

Monthly stipend

Gift pack with UBA branded collaterals

Network and collaborate with other ambassadors from campuses across Africa

Career advisory, mentorship and interaction with managers in UBA

Free tickets to UBA events

Learn about UBA culture and career opportunities

Inclusion of UBA campus ambassador experience to your resume

Awards

APPLICATION STEPS

Qualified students are expected to log on to www.ubagroup.com/campusambassadors and complete an online form with required personal data and a motivation letter highlighting why they should be selected.

OTHER STEPS INCLUDE:

Follow @ubagroup on Facebook, Twitter , Instagram and Youtube

Create a short video describing how your skills and experiences are relevant to the role

Upload the video on your social media page with the hash tag #UBACampusAmbassador

Ensure to tag or mention @UBAGroup in your post. Candidates with high engagement stand a chance to be fast tracked into the application process

Note: UBA reserves the right to disqualify applicants and /or rescind ambassadorship accorded to any student if deemed to have contravened the terms and conditions of the programme.

TELLER

Location: Lagos Island, Lagos

Reference No: HRBPNT01

Contract Type: Permanent

Job Functions: Accounting, Operations

Industries: Banking / Finance & Investment

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Represent the bank in a manner that maintains and expands positive relations with all customers, potential customers and co-workers

To accept retail and/or commercial deposits, loan payments, process checking and savings withdrawals

Verify and receive loan and utility bills payments.

Time-stamp(Validate) and signature-verify all customers’ requests and refer those that require call-back/status approval to supervisor for action

Reconciles cash drawer by proving cash transactions; counting and packaging the money, turning in excess cash and mutilated currency to head teller; maintaining supply of cash and currency

Ensure proper and accurate balancing of cash transactions on a daily basis and ensure there is no pending transaction left on the system before closing for the day.

Promote the bank’s products and services by cross-selling, ascertaining customers need and directing customers to the customer relationship officers or officers concerned.

Escalate issues on cash shortage, overpayment, loss and theft.

Maintain the highest level of confidentiality with all information obtained

Comply with all bank and regulatory body policies, procedures and regulations

Answer customer inquiries and refers customers to the proper service area for issues that cannot be resolved at the teller line

Other duties as assigned by the Cash Officer


EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Minimum Educational level- OND in any related discipline

EXPERIENCE:

Previous teller experience preferred but not required.

Minimum experience- NIL

COMPETENCES

Knowledge:

Banking operations, policies and procedures

Familiar with retail banking regulations and teller roles and responsibilities relating to each

Basic Accounting and Mathematical skills

The ability to make sound decisions. This may include making on-the-spot decisions regarding customer transactions; weighing customer satisfaction issues with the Bank’s exposure to loss or fraud and the ability to think through and rationalize decisions.

SKILLS:

Excellent customer service skills, attentiveness, information retention, tact and diplomacy in dealing with both customers and employees:

Strong communication & organizational skills

Good Numerical skills

Detail oriented, high degree of accuracy and attention to details

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment & under pressure as needed

Fast and error free processing

Ability to be calm under pressure

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UBA CAMPUS AMBASSADOR PROGRAMME
TELLER

DUE DATE: 7 December, 2017

Ongoing Recruitment at United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA), Thursday 30, November 2017