Latest Job Opening at Smart Partners Consulting Limited, Friday 30, December 2016

Smart Partners Consulting Limited – A Consulting firm in the Mainland region of Lagos, urgently want to take on board passionate graduates (interns) with good personality, basic communication skills, computer savvy and willingness to learn the trade of Human Resources consulting.

GENERAL MANAGER, PRODUCTION

LOCATION: Ajah, Lagos

JOB DESCRIPTION

The General Manager will manage several departments such as Production, Quality, Finance, and Logistic. HR and Operations and make sure the company is viable with a defined and clear strategy.

The General manager is responsible for Overseeing management of the manufacturing plant in a food production operation to produce products in the most cost effective manner within quality standards. The general manager will also be responsible for interpreting reports from different departments and setting out the best Key Performance Indicators.

Formulates and recommends manufacturing policies and programs which guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position and the profitability of the operation. Directs activities so that approved products are manufactured on schedule and within quality standards and cost objectives.


DUTIES

Manages manufacturing facilities to ensure that production is produced in a timely and cost effective manner while meeting all governmental guidelines.

Responsible for achieving optimum labor and least amount of overhead and raw material costs.

Develops, monitors, and reports on operating costs within functional areas. Alerts management of cost and labor over run, Makes recommendations and implements solutions to problems related to same.

Ensures orders are manufactured according to specifications and quality standards are met.

Managers labor issues including safety, security, employee relations, scheduling, training,

grievances and the like. Ensures plant managers and supervisors are adhering to company policy and administering practices in fair and equitable manner.

Manages budget and controls expenses, effectively.

Hires, trains, develop, and appraise staff effectively. Takes corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy. Consults with Human Resources as appropriate.

Keeps up-to-date on information and technology affecting functional area(s) to increase innovation and ensure compliance.

Support / Promote Continuous Improvement activities to enhance plant efficiencies and ensure the plant is meeting customer expectations.

Sourcing new/potential clients.

Follow all GMPs and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality and sanitation requirements.

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS

Must act in accordance with the regulatory bodies regarding food processing and Export Processing Zone Authority.

Must be familiar with different incoterms used during exportation and importation of raw

materials and finished goods.

The incumbent needs to be good decision maker with significant organizational skills to manage the company.

Ability to provide leadership to a diverse group of people

Ability to handle multiple simultaneous tasks and to function well under pressure

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience of 5+ years in a managerial position in a food processing/manufacturing company. (International experience will be appreciated)

High knowledge in Accounting and Finance will be appreciated

Degree in Business Management, Finance, Accounting or related subject is required.

TO APPLY

Applicants should send their detailed CV’s to: vacancy@smartpartnersng.com

DUE DATE: 31 December, 2016

Latest Job Opening at Smart Partners Consulting Limited, Friday 30, December 2016

General Manager at Smart Partners Consulting Limited

Smart Partners Consulting Limited – A Consulting firm in the Mainland region of Lagos, urgently want to take on board passionate graduates (interns) with good personality, basic communication skills, computer savvy and willingness to learn the trade of Human Resources consulting.

Job Title: General Manager, Production

Descriptions

• The General Manager will manage several departments such as Production, Quality, Finance, and Logistic. HR and Operations and make sure the company is viable with a defined and clear strategy.


• The General manager is responsible for Overseeing management of the manufacturing plant in a food production operation to produce products in the most cost effective manner within quality standards. The general manager will also be responsible for interpreting reports from different departments and setting out the best Key Performance Indicators.


• Formulates and recommends manufacturing policies and programs which guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position and the profitability of the operation. Directs activities so that approved products are manufactured on schedule and within quality standards and cost objectives.

Responsibilities 

• Manages manufacturing facilities to ensure that production is produced in a timely and cost effective manner while meeting all governmental guidelines.


• Responsible for achieving optimum labor and least amount of overhead and raw material costs.


• Develops, monitors, and reports on operating costs within functional areas. Alerts management of cost and labor over run, Makes recommendations and implements solutions to problems related to same.


• Ensures orders are manufactured according to specifications and quality standards are met.


• Managers labor issues including safety, security, employee relations, scheduling, training,


• grievances and the like. Ensures plant managers and supervisors are adhering to company policy and administering practices in fair and equitable manner.


• Manages budget and controls expenses, effectively.


• Hires, trains, develop, and appraise staff effectively. Takes corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy. Consults with Human Resources as appropriate.


• Keeps up-to-date on information and technology affecting functional area(s) to increase innovation and ensure compliance.


• Support / Promote Continuous Improvement activities to enhance plant efficiencies and ensure the plant is meeting customer expectations.


• Sourcing new/potential clients.


• Follow all GMPs and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality and sanitation requirements.

Skills

• Must act in accordance with the regulatory bodies regarding food processing and Export Processing Zone Authority.


• Must be familiar with different incoterms used during exportation and importation of raw


• materials and finished goods.


• The incumbent needs to be good decision maker with significant organizational skills to manage the company.


• Ability to provide leadership to a diverse group of people


• Ability to handle multiple simultaneous tasks and to function well under pressure

Qualifications

• Experience of 5+ years in a managerial position in a food processing/manufacturing company. (International experience will be appreciated)


• High knowledge in Accounting and Finance will be appreciated


• Degree in Business Management, Finance, Accounting or related subject is required.

Location: Ajah, Lagos

Closing Date
31st December, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their detailed CV’s to: vacancy@smartpartnersng.com

General Manager at Smart Partners Consulting Limited

Graduate & Mid-level Internship Programme at xPlug Technologies Limited

xPlug Technologies Limited is an internet generation company based in Lagos (Nigeria) with major inclination in Software Development, Web Portal Technology and Application Development on Web, Mobile and Desktop platforms. Our core business model is hinged on Software as a Service (SaaS) , cutting across several business entities. We provide both customized and Off-shelf software to aid business operations and managements.

Job Title: One Year Internship

Description

• This position is open to Undergraduates (interns) and Corps Members (NYSC) who are passionate about IT and are seeking opportunities to learn and develop their IT skills in a fast rising and dynamic IT Organisation.

Qualification
NYSC:

• B.SC / HND (Engineering / Physical Sciences only)


• Minimum of 2-2 / Upper Credit


• Degree / Higher National Diploma (HND) in engineering or physical science is required as the basic entry requirement.

Undergraduates:

• An undergraduate in the faculty of Engineering / Physical Sciences and should be available for a minimum of 6 months.

Skills

• Applicants must have a passion for IT


• Good verbal and written communication skills


• A “can do” attitude


• Innovative & creative


• Self-motivated


• Team Player


• Integrity and honesty


• Passionate about service


• Strong analytical skills

Location: Lagos

Closing Date
6th January, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s to: recruitment@xplugng.com

Note: Only applicants (corps members) serving in Lagos state are eligible to be part of the programme.

Graduate & Mid-level Internship Programme at xPlug Technologies Limited

Kilimall Fresh Recruitment [3 Positions]

Kilimall is the #1 online shopping mall in Uganda and Kenya. We are fast growing group and seek to find passionate people to work with us in Nigeria. We are committed to providing our customers with affordable products for quality life.

We serve a retail customer base that continues to grow exponentially, offering products that span various categories including Phones, Computers, Clothing, Shoes, Home Appliances, Books, healthcare, Baby Products, personal care and much more.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

Job Title: Social Media Manager
Location: Lagos

Role Summary

• The Social Media Manager is responsible for developing the social media strategy for the business, implementing the social media strategy and monitoring for effectiveness.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Social media strategy


• Create the social media strategy


• Create budgets for social media activities


• Plan social media campaigns


• Work with internal stakeholders


• Manage change and adopt social media into the corporate culture


• Work with other marketing units to integrate different activities

Social Media Implementation:

• Manage social media campaigns and day to day activities


• Manage presence in social networking sites


• Brand advocacy


• Community outreach


• Manage a blogger outreach program


• Build a brand ambassador network


• Post and comment on relevant blogs


• Seed content into social networks


• Write editorial content


• Create and upload videos


• Engage in conversations and answer questions


• Create and maintain a social media editorial calendar and posting schedule

Social Media Monitoring:

• Develop benchmark metrics to measure the results of social media programs


• Analyse and evaluate social media campaigns and strategies


• Report on effectiveness of campaigns


• Monitor trends in social media


• Monitor the activities of main competitors in social media


• Monitor social space for brand and related topics and conversations


• Understand how the social media impacts search traffic

Qualification and Requirements

• SEO knowledge


• Social media expertise


• Customer service skills


• Knowledge and use of social media management tools


• Ability to convey ideas in a clear and precise way


• Copywriting skills


• Visual intelligence


• General knowledge of design


• OND, HND, BSc can apply


• Graduates must have completed NYSC


• Must have experience as a social media expert

 

Job Title: Operations Manager
Location: Lagos

Role Summary

• AsOperations Manager, you will be responsible for building, managing and growing our Nigeria operations.


• You will be responsible for business results, profit & loss, and delivering the sales and margin plan.


• Drive the execution of merchandising initiatives, ensuring collaboration and integration with marketing, buying and planning.

Duties and Responsibilities
Maximize sales:

• Identify opportunities based on historical results & current trends


• Deliver to targets: sales, margin, contribution, inventory turns


• Analyse sales data, create action plans


• Increase revenue by using analytical tools to track user behaviour


• Drive qualified traffic to the website through search engine marketing, affiliate marketing, shopping portals


• Increase sales via email marketing and loyalty programs

Financial Management:

• Partner with Finance, Marketing and other departments to produce accurate financial data, and to manage budget


• Optimise functionality, improve customer focus:


• Oversee channel development strategies, architecture and infrastructure requirements


• Develop and execute in-country strategic plans on time and to a high quality


• Track e-commerce trends and technology to keep site ahead of competition


• Collaborate with IT, design team, and marketing department on architecture and back-end solutions for enhanced site functionalities


• Partner with third-party vendors to identify and apply solutions for customer acquisition, conversion and website optimization

Collaboration with other departments, Brands, regions:

• Integrate activities of marketing, sales and advertising to develop multi-channel strategies and increase brand/product awareness

Lead Online Merchandising:

• Lead web merchandising, design and development teams to oversee activities related to content development and promotion management

Qualification and Requirements

• First Degree or Masters in Marketing, Business, Retail Merchandising, Information Services, or related field.


• A solid track record in building a successful on-line business, and implementing an e-commerce business strategy


• Above 3 years of demonstrated experience in e-commerce management


• Proven track record in optimizing e-commerce experiences – including optimization of traffic and conversion


• IT knowledge (front-end and/or back-end) is a plus


• Solid understanding of digital / web environments – from a business and from a technical point of view


• Analytically strong


• Experience successfully managing the performance of a diverse group of individuals


• Experience developing performance metrics.

 

Job Title: Vendor Acquisition Manager
Location: Lagos

Role Summary

• As a vendor acquisition manager, you are required to facilitate the sourcing and signing up of Leads (Vendors) with high potential of partnering with Kilimall.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Initiating and handling of relationships with vendors and Kilimall’s operational department


• Constantly deal with contractual agreements for securing sale tenders from Kilimall vendors


• Authoring contract documents including statements of work and service level exhibits


• You are to understand policies and procedures associated with purchase contracts such as indemnification and amendments


• Understanding company policies and procedures associated with selling on Kilimall Seller center with commission charged included in the contracts


• Liaise between Kilimall Seller center merchant and cross- functional internal teams to ensure the timely successful on-boarding process flow for the newly acquired merchant within a stipulated time frame


• Play the role of an advocate of the vendor to the internal management of his company.


• You may also adopt such strategies as vendor service offerings to develop and maintain strategic relationship with suppliers


• Responsible for troubleshooting all vendor problems. In other instances, he may report vendor queries such as: product upload challenges and delays in disbursement of payments to the management for corrective actions.


• Evaluate and monitor merchant activities to ensure that vendors registered on the platform upload minimal no of SKU on seller center comply with the upload standard


• Arrange meetings with staff and vendors to discuss issues affecting the supply chain and possible measures


• Such issues range from defective or unacceptable goods or services to delivery delays


• Ensures problem resolutions are achieved without compromising the relationship with vendors and company customers

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in either or of the following – Vendor Hunting, Vendor management, Sales management, Sourcing and Procurement of electronics


• Candidate should have a Degree in related courses which include – Business Administration/Management, Sales, Marketing, Economics


• Preferably Igbo speaking candidates, who are street smart and book smart


• Good knowledge of the major markets like Idumota, Computer Village, Alaba, Trade Fair etc.


• Good relationship with top distributors in major markets like Idumota, Computer village, Alaba, Trade fair etc. would be an added advantage


• e-commerce experience would be an added advantage


• Completed NYSC

Application Closing Date: Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their applications to: [email protected]

Kilimall Fresh Recruitment [3 Positions]

Human Resource Job Opportunity at Teach For Nigeria, Tuesday 20, December 2016

Teach For Nigeria is a non-Governmental Organization focused on developing leaders to bridge education inequity in our country. Our mission is to attract, engage and mobilize an army of young change agents who will drive the movement towards educational equity and excellence in Nigeria, starting by recruiting outstanding graduates as full time teachers for two years in underserved schools in low-income communities. As a start-up organization working in a complex environment, we are looking for exceptional individuals who are both self-directed and strong team players to make up our leadership team.

RECRUITMENT, SELECTION & MATRICULATION (RSM) MANAGER

Reporting to: CEO

Start Date: Immediately

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Recruitment, Selection & Matriculation (RSM) Manager is responsible for attracting highly qualified and motivated individuals to apply and join the TFN Fellowship.

The Manager will set the vision, strategy, goals and provide leadership for Recruitment, Selection and Matriculation.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Setting a vision and developing goals and aligned strategies:

Developing a compelling vision for recruitment, rooted in Teach For Nigeria’s current reality

Defining a clear set of ambitious goals for the overall recruitment, selection and matriculation cycle

Breaking down the goals into a set of milestones for each phase of the cycle as well as by geographical region

Defining a set of strategies to achieve the goals

Managing Team Operations:

Capturing and investigating in-depth data and evidence to analyse trends, monitor progress to goals, and adapt and iterate on strategies

Managing the team budget, allocating resources efficiently and effectively, and defining the annual team calendar and action plan

Leading and Managing RSM team:

Managing a team of recruiters and selectors based within and outside Lagos

Overseeing the recruitment and development of volunteer “Campaign Ambassadors” based in NYSC camps, universities and workplaces across Nigeria and the world

Creating structures and processes that enable efficient and effective execution and collaboration towards goals

Sourcing and creating professional development opportunities for the team

Building a strong collaborative team culture that values relationships and results

Developing a national strategy for marketing, communications and branding:

Supporting team members to develop and execute a series of national marketing and communications campaigns centred around key themes

Supporting team members to generate awareness and execute regional branding strategies through various channels such as print and social media, radio, television, and film

Building partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders:

Supporting team members to build and maintain relations with hundreds of universities across the country and internationally, for presentations and information sessions

Supporting team members to build partnerships with corporate organizations for& building awareness of the Fellowship and potentially for sabbaticals, as well as leads on fundraising and development

As a start-up organization, every staff member in our organization is expected to pitch in as needed outside of his/her department as well. This would include, for example, helping with running our pre-service training Academy for Fellows in July, supporting our fundraising efforts, and other strategies essential to the success of our mission. As we are a member of the Teach For All network, all team members are also expected to share knowledge and best practices and to work effectively with the broader global network.

Values and Mindsets

Deep belief in Teach For Nigeria’s vision, mission, and core values

Belief in the power of collaboration and collective action

Growth mindset, with an underlying belief that one’s abilities and competencies can be developed through dedication, hard work and practice

Strong goal orientation and laser-like focus on outcomes

Strong focus on driving excellence and depth in this role

KNOWLEDGE AND TECHNICAL SKILLS

Understanding of Teach For Nigeria’s short-term and long-term theory of change

Understanding of Teach For Nigeria’s leadership development philosophy and framework

Proficiency in analyzing large data-sets and making inferences to drive strategies and decisions

Excellent project planning and project management skills

Excellent communicator who can clearly articulate our vision, goals and work, and address effectively the barriers and motivations of different individuals.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES

Strategic and critical thinking skills so as to conceptualize multiple approaches to solving a problem and drawing out a clear roadmap with roles and responsibilities

Relationship-building and influencing skills so as to leverage people and relationships to outcomes

Communication skills so as to deliver compelling messages through oral and written medium to diverse stakeholders

People management skills so as to articulate a team vision and manage and coach individuals to consistently superior outcomes

Operational management skills so as to set up systems and processes to allocate resources efficiently

Ability to be highly resourceful and entrepreneurial in the face of uncertainty

Ability to maintain a demanding travel schedule and work long-hours (especially at key milestones in the Recruitment cycle like Recruitment deadlines)

Ability to engagingly present to small and large groups.

Ability to identify clearly the attributes of high-potential candidates for the Teach For

Nigeria Fellowship, which will enable them to be effective leaders in the classroom and beyond.

Ability to develop and execute a complex Recruitment, Selection and Matriculation strategy efficiently.

Ability to conduct research and establish the Selection model for Teach For Nigeria.

Ability to flexibly adjust strategy when unexpected obstacles emerge.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A Bachelor’s or a Master’s Degree in any field

Minimum of six (6) years of relevant work experience

Previous experience managing large projects and teams to successful outcomes

Previous experience working in the development/education sector (preferred)

Knowledge or experience of marketing and/or recruiting, especially targeting top-talent pool.

Track record of taking an uncommon level of personal responsibility in achieving professional goals.

Experience working and living in Nigeria or in a country with similar context to Nigeria.

BENEFITS

Benefits include opportunities for training and travel. Additionally, there is ample opportunity for professional development and mobility within the organization, as well as access to professional development through the global network Teach For All.

COMPENSATION

Salary is competitive at Teach For Nigeria and depends on prior experiences.

TO APPLY

Applicants should send their resume and a one page cover letter to: info@teachfornigeria.org

Note

Please indicate the position applied for in the subject line of your email.

Your cover letter should include why you are interested in Teach For Nigeria and in this position. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

DUE DATE: 31 December, 2016

Human Resource Job Opportunity at Teach For Nigeria, Tuesday 20, December 2016

Social Media Manager at Kilimall

Kilimall is the #1 online shopping mall in Uganda and Kenya. We are fast growing group and seek to find passionate people to work with us in Nigeria. We are committed to providing our customers with affordable products for quality life.We serve a retail customer base that continues to grow exponentially, offering products that span various categories including Phones, Computers, Clothing, Shoes, Home Appliances, Books, healthcare, Baby Products, personal care and much more.

Job Title: Social Media Manager

Description

• The Social Media Manager is responsible for developing the social media strategy for the business, implementing the social media strategy and monitoring for effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Social media strategy


• Create the social media strategy


• Create budgets for social media activities


• Plan social media campaigns


• Work with internal stakeholders


• Manage change and adopt social media into the corporate culture


• Work with other marketing units to integrate different activities


• Social Media Implementation:


• Manage social media campaigns and day to day activities


• Manage presence in social networking sites


• Brand advocacy


• Community outreach


• Manage a blogger outreach program


• Build a brand ambassador network


• Post and comment on relevant blogs


• Seed content into social networks


• Write editorial content


• Create and upload videos


• Engage in conversations and answer questions


• Create and maintain a social media editorial calendar and posting schedule

Social Media Monitoring:

• Develop benchmark metrics to measure the results of social media programs


• Analyse and evaluate social media campaigns and strategies


• Report on effectiveness of campaigns


• Monitor trends in social media


• Monitor the activities of main competitors in social media


• Monitor social space for brand and related topics and conversations


• Understand how the social media impacts search traffic

Qualification and Requirements

• SEO knowledge


• Social media expertise


• Customer service skills


• Knowledge and use of social media management tools


• Ability to convey ideas in a clear and precise way


• Copywriting skills


• Visual intelligence


• General knowledge of design


• OND, HND, BSc can apply


• Graduates must have completed NYSC


• Must have experience as a social media expert

Location: Lagos

Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV’s and applications to: ufuomabubu@gmail.com

Social Media Manager at Kilimall

International Postgraduate Awards at University of Stirling, 2017

The essence of the University of Stirling is its great people: our graduates, staff and students are helping to shape the world. Founded by Royal Charter in 1967, the University of Stirling was the first genuinely new university in Scotland for over 400 years. We retain our pioneering spirit and a passion for innovation and excellence in all we do.We aim to be at the forefront of research and learning that helps to improve lives.
Working with academic, commercial, public, private and voluntary sector partners, Stirling is one of the UK’s leading research universities in the fields of health and wellbeing, the environment and people, culture and society, enterprise and the economy, and sport.

Title: International Postgraduate Awards

Description

• As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting academic achievement and encouraging student diversity, the University of Stirling is pleased to offer an awards scheme for international postgraduate students.


• Awards will be offered in the form of a reduction in the overall tuition fee payable. 


• Applicants requiring a Tier 4 student visa will still be required to pay the International Tuition Fee Deposit as part of the standard admissions process. 

Nationality 
Citizens of Canada, Ghana, Hong Kong, India, Kenya, Japan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, USA and Vietnam are eligible to apply.

Eligibility
For entry in September 2017 International Postgraduate Awards are offered to taught postgraduate applicants who are self-funded and liable to pay tuition fees at the overseas rate. Awards are available for students domiciled in, or nationals of the following countries, subject to meeting country-specific academic criteria as outlined below:

Canada – minimum 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 scale
Ghana – minimum Second Class Honours (Upper Division)
Hong Kong  – minimum Second Class Honours (Division I)
Japan – minimum average grade profile of 75 percent
Malaysia – minimum Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 scale
Nigeria – minimum Second Class Honours (Upper Division)
Norway – minimum average grade profile of Grade B

Closing Date
31 August 2017

Method of Application 

• Students from eligible countries will automatically be assessed for an International Postgraduate Award as part of the admissions process; there is no separate application required for this award. Students who qualify for award will be notified by Admissions, once academic offer conditions have been met.

Click here to get more information 

International Postgraduate Awards at University of Stirling, 2017

Fresh Graduate Recruitment at a Leading Financial Services Institution

Workforce Management Centre – Our client, a Leading Financial Services Institution, is urgently recruiting qualified candidates for immediate employment into the vacant position below:

Job Title: Fresh Graduate Recruitment

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• We are urgently looking for graduates who are self-confident and believe so much in themselves.


• The role requires graduates that are young spirited, result oriented and very resourceful and also passionate about building a brand that is going through a transforming process towards spreading its tentacles across the African continent.


• Our client is also a leading player in the financial services industry in the West African region.


• Successful candidates would be joining a team of professionals in the transformation of the organization.

Candidates Requirements

• At least a B.Sc. or OND or HND (Second Class Honours or Diploma with Upper/Lower Credit)


• Must be resident in Lagos


• Must be a very resourceful individual.


• Must have flair for Sales, be self-confident and believe in the virtue of self-employment


• Qualified candidates must also have excellent presentation and communication skills, be smart, articulate and able to meet deadlines and targets in a fast paced working environment.

Remuneration
Quite good for an entry level position in the financial services industry.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2016.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s to: [email protected]The Subject of the mail should be “Fresh Graduate – Lagos”

Fresh Graduate Recruitment at a Leading Financial Services Institution

Postgraduate Scholarship for Africans at Loughborough University 2017

Loughborough University is offering a number of Africa scholarships for full-time taught postgraduate students who are currently domiciled (permanently living) in Africa. The scholarships will cover 100% of the course fees for postgraduate taught course for one year.Loughborough University is a public research university located in the market town of Loughborough, Leicestershire, in the East Midlands of England.

Title: Postgraduate Taught Scholarships for Africans in UK, 2017

Description

• These scholarships will cover 100% of the course fees for your chosen postgraduate taught course for one year (replacing any Departmental or Loughborough University scholarships or bursaries you may already have been awarded).


• Scholarship can be taken in the UK


• Applications will be initially shortlisted and the final decision on the awards will be made by a selection panel of senior staff of the University. The selection panel will use the following eligibility criteria when assessing applications:

Eligibility

• Currently domiciled (permanently living) in Africa


• Evidence of exceptional academic achievement (normally a 1st Class Honours Degree)


• Commitment to return to their home country on completion of postgraduate programme


• Evidence of the ability and commitment to making a significant contribution to their home country on their return


• Full understanding of the costs involved in coming to study and live in the UK


• Evidence of strong motivation and initiative to secure funds to cover the remainder of the costs 

Nationality
Students from Africa (Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Ivory Coast, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Western Sahara, Zambia and Zimbabwe) can apply for these scholarships.

Requirement

• Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have evidence of exceptional academic achievement (normally a 1st Class Honours Degree).


• English language Requirements: The standard University IELTS English language requirements is 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each individual element (reading, writing, listening and speaking). Some departments may require higher levels English language.

Closing Date
April 30, 2017.

Application form

Click here to get more information

Postgraduate Scholarship for Africans at Loughborough University 2017

Graduate Intern Recruitment at Textsworth Publishing Limited, Friday 9, December 2016

Textsworth Publishing Limited – A leading Publishing firm, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

INTERNS

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for motivated, detailed and dedicate fresh graduates in the various subject areas: Math, English, Science, Arts, Accounting/ Business, who are eager to learn about children’s book publishing and to be part of a small and creative team.

Selected candidates will help out with in the editorial, design and sales team.

The desired time commitment is thirty hours a week; between 10am to 4pm each weekday.

This internship does not offer any monetary compensation.


RESPONSIBILITIES

Editorial:

Assisting with proofreading manuscripts, page layouts, making advances/sample copies and teachers workshops.

Design:

Assist designers with preliminary page set-up, font and format selection and other creative duties.

Sales:

Assist with sales reports, handling job orders. branding strategies, as well as content for website, Assist with social networking (Facebook, Twitter LinkedIn,etc..).

TO APPLY

Applicants should send their CV’s to “Textsworth Publishing Limited Magodo, Lagos” via: twpcjbr@yahoo.com

DUE DATE: 20 December, 2016

Graduate Intern Recruitment at Textsworth Publishing Limited, Friday 9, December 2016

Office Secretaries at a Major Nigerian Company

A major Nigerian company, requires qualified candidates to fill the under-listed position below:

Job Title: Office Secretary

Requirements

• Graduates in various disciplines from recognized universities, who possess relevant work experience.


• B.A/B.Sc Degree with minimum of 5 years work experience.

Location: Lagos

Closing Date
15th December, 2016.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their applications/CV’s to: recruitment6570@gmail.com

Note: Shortlisted candidates shall be duly contacted and invited for interview.

Office Secretaries at a Major Nigerian Company

Graduate Intern Recruitment at Textsworth Publishing Limited, Thursday 8, December 2016

Textsworth Publishing Limited – A leading Publishing firm, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

INTERNS

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for motivated, detailed and dedicate fresh graduates in the various subject areas: Math, English, Science, Arts, Accounting/ Business, who are eager to learn about children’s book publishing and to be part of a small and creative team.

Selected candidates will help out with in the editorial, design and sales team.

The desired time commitment is thirty hours a week; between 10am to 4pm each weekday.

This internship does not offer any monetary compensation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Editorial:

Assisting with proofreading manuscripts, page layouts, making advances/sample copies and teachers workshops.

Design:

Assist designers with preliminary page set-up, font and format selection and other creative duties.

Sales:

Assist with sales reports, handling job orders. branding strategies, as well as content for website, Assist with social networking (Facebook, Twitter LinkedIn,etc..).

TO APPLY

Applicants should send their CV’s to “Textsworth Publishing Limited Magodo, Lagos” via: twpcjbr@yahoo.com

DUE DATE: 20 December, 2016

Graduate Intern Recruitment at Textsworth Publishing Limited, Thursday 8, December 2016

Call Center Agents at Reel Staffing Limited

Reel Staffing Limited – Our client is a technology company offering a platform for individuals to connect with emergency response services in Health management organizations, security response companies, Ambulance Services, telecom operator through a state of the art web and mobile application.  We are hiring young, energetic and ambitious recent graduates who have an incline for service to work in their contact center and provide first level support for Nigerians in an emergency.

Job Title: Call Center Agents (Medical Sales Background)

Responsibilities

• Build customer interest in the service and product offered by the company


•  Educate customer on new and existing products on the network


• Effective and professional Brand cross-selling of company products & services


• Deliver world class customer service by cross-selling with vibrancy and personal confidence


• Meet or exceed monthly performance goals including quality, adherence, sales target and others


• Provide accurate product information and serve as a knowledgeable resource for customer


• Manage daily customer requests and inquiries during contact, ensuring issues are accurately and promptly escalated to Supervisors for further escalation for resolution.


• Minor Technical Troubleshooting &gathering information from clients to identify root causes of their issues or dissatisfaction. Proffering appropriate causes of action to ensure the result is a  win-win and document the interaction through CRM or contact tracking.


• Follow through on commitments made to customers in the course of selling.


• Maintain a detailed knowledge of business processes and procedures


• Make use of the Customer Service Professional (CSP) behavioral pattern to give an indelible customer experience


• Perform other tasks as may be assigned by the Call Centre Management. These instructions would be reasonable and aligned to the Organization’s objectives.

Qualification

• Bachelor Degree/ Higher National Diploma / equivalent in any field (prefer social sciences)


• Excellent Communication (oral and written English)


• Multilingual – should be able to speak more than one of these Nigerian languages fluently (either Hausa, Ibo, Yoruba, or Pidgin)


• Tech Savvy – Comfortable using a computer and basic office applications, using social media, and email tools


• Should be customer centric and service oriented.


• Highly responsive and able to handle emergencies with a calm countenance.


• Self-driven and able to perform multiple tasks within a specific deadline.

Location: Lagos

Closing Date
24 December, 2016

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Call Center Agents at Reel Staffing Limited

Graduate Business Development Executive at Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria

Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria – We attract talented individuals. Not only can they give you the benefit of their experience, they also reveal a closer, more personal look at the wide range of global opportunities we offer. At the core of the Group’s people strategy is our focus on employee engagement.
Engagement is a key driver of productivity and performance, which creates the foundation of our performance culture. We encourage and focus on the behaviours that bring out the very best from every employee, assessing their performance not just on results but on how those results were achieved. To further embed these behaviours we have a remuneration programme in place, carefully designed to incentivise our employees to live our values every day.

Job Title: Business Development Executive
 
Description

• Engage NTB clients who are employees of corporate with whom RC has done a deal with an institution either mandate or right to market (primarily CC/CIC / Non-client EB corporate)


• Engage via on-site marketing/ events or appointments


• Ensures that the applications meet the required standard.


• Perform Dectica AOC checks (where applicable) on applications submitted for review.


• Ensure the anomalies / errors / omissions are attended to before submitting the application to Loan Centre for further review / processing.

Responsibilities
Connect & explain:

• Connect with identified employees of EB corporate (based on opportunities set up by RMs )


• Explain proposition & requirements in full

Sources of leads:

• Employee Banking RM


• Existing EB customers

Prepare & set up on site presence:

• Collect all documents required for account opening and product requirements

Meet, acquires basis need based conversations:

• Meet in person (ensure Priority RM joins where required)


• Determine further needs


• Complete sales process for product set up


• Educate and conduct initial set up for online, ATMs, Client Centre, and Branch

Qualifications

• Graduate


• Open to fresh graduates


• Knowledge of Port Harcourt Environs

Location: Port Harcourt

Closing Date
Not Specified.

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Graduate Business Development Executive at Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria

Graduate Trainee at a Leading Nigerian Bank - Workforce Group

Workforce Group – Our client, an institution in the Financial Services Sector that is driven by operational excellence, advanced technology, innovation and professionalism.Their continuous quest to revamp the financial services in Nigeria especially for small and medium businesses has led to the creation of career opportunities for young graduates with business acumen to fill the entry level roles that exist within the institution:

Job Title: Graduate Trainee

Requirements

• A minimum of Second Class Upper degree in Social Sciences E.g. Economics, Banking and Finance, Business Administration, etc.


• Minimum of 5 O’level credits (Mathematics and English inclusive) in not more than two (2) sittings.


• Not more than 26 years old as at the time of this application.


• Must have completed NYSC as at November 2016


• Graduates who are resident and willing to work in Lagos & South Western States, Kaduna, Kano, Plateau, Kastina, Edo, Delta, Akwa Ibom, Abia, Anambra, Enugu, Ebonyi and Imo are encouraged to apply.

Location: Nationwide

Closing Date
1st December, 2016

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited and assessed on Saturday, 3rd of December 2016.


• Time and venue will be advised.

APPLY HERE

Graduate Trainee at a Leading Nigerian Bank - Workforce Group

FG Flags Off Graduate Farmers Empowerment Scheme In Nasarawa

The Federal Government has flagged off the graduate/farmers empowerment scheme in Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.

The scheme is flagged of at the Doma irrigation dam project that has not been into used for over three decades.

The scheme which is in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Lower Benue River Basin Development Authority is aimed at turning graduates into entrepreneurs so as to improve food production in the country.

Flagging off the scheme, the Minister of Water Resources,  Suleiman Adamu says the government will provide the graduates with finance and technological know how to get the programme going.

Source: ChannelsTV

FG Flags Off Graduate Farmers Empowerment Scheme In Nasarawa

Learn Writing Style - What is Technical Writing?

Technical writing, sometimes called business writing, is writing for a specific purpose and with a specific goal. Usually its goal is to inform/instruct or persuade/argue. Technical writing can really be considered transactional writing because there are two people or groups involved in the communication. One party has a clear goal to inform or persuade the other party. This is real-world writing in every sense. You may not be aware of how much it already impacts your world through textbooks, instructions, web sites, and communications from many businesses and service organizations. There are professional technical communicators but only large organizations have them and even then they are not there to do your daily work for you and that is why it is so helpful for many to take at least an introductory technical writing class.

Why is technical communication important and what will you use it for? Actually, technical writing will be used by most college graduates as a regular part of their work. It is much more likely that you will use technical writing than either academic or creative writing unless you specifically enter those fields. A few examples of why you will likely need these skills include: getting a job – preparing a resume or curriculum vitae, cover letter, application, and portfolio; doing your job – preparing memos, letters, reports, instructions, case reports, reviews, assignments, descriptions, etc.; and keeping your job – communicating with management, co-workers, peers, patients/students/public.

What separates technical communication from other forms of writing, such as academic writing? Technical communication has a specific audience and is purposeful, usually intended to solve a problem for that audience. One area that really sets technical communication apart is that it is quite often collaborative. Technical communication is also focused on readability issues, not only the use of clear writing, but also page design and graphics. The excellence of technical writing is judged by clarity, accuracy, comprehensiveness, accessibility, conciseness, professional appearance, and correctness.

There are seven principles to guide technical writing: remember your purpose (to inform or persuade), remember your audience (their concerns, background, attitude toward your purpose), make your content specific to its purpose and audience, write clearly and precisely (active voice, appropriate language to audience), make good use of visuals (good page design and graphics), and be ethical (truthful, full disclosure, no plagiarizing).

Technical communication serves both explicit, or clear, and implicit, or implied, purposes. Explicit purposes include to provide information, to provide instructions, to persuade the reader to act upon the information, or to enact or prohibit something. Implicit purposes include establishing a relationship, creating trust, establishing credibility, and documenting actions. Most technical communications are based on a problem statement which gives your document a clearly stated objective for your benefit as well as your reader’s. The problem statement defines the problem, by doing more than simply stating your topic, it goes on to explain what about that topic is at issue. For example, if your topic is career guidance then your problem could be the fact that many adults need help identifying a career that suits their strengths and abilities and the solution that your document will present is to create a comprehensive clearing house that helps people identify career paths through military, vocational training, and higher education.

Learn Writing Style - What is Technical Writing?

Search For Common Ground Africa Spring Internship Program 2017

Search for Common Ground (SFCG) is an international non-profit organization that promotes peaceful resolution of conflict. With headquarters in Washington, DC and a European office in Brussels, Belgium, SFCG’s mission is to transform how individuals, organizations, and governments deal with conflict – away from adversarial approaches and toward cooperative solutions.

SFCG seeks to help conflicting parties understand their differences and act on their commonalities. With a total of approximately 400 staff worldwide, SFCG implements projects from 55 offices in 35 countries, including in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the United States. The organization is an exciting and rewarding place to work, with a dedicated and enthusiastic staff who love their work. You will be joining a highly motivated staff with a good team spirit and there will be opportunities to grow.

Summary

The Africa Program is active in Angola, Burundi, Central African Republic, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Guinea, Liberia, Madagascar, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Sudan, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe. The intern will support the Africa Team in providing programmatic, logistical, and financial support to SFCG’s projects in the region. For more information on our projects in Sub-Saharan Africa, please visit www.sfcg.org.

The internship begins in January and typically lasts until May and is based in SFCG’s Washington DC headquarters.

Duties for this unpaid internship positions include but are not limited to:

• Contributing to the production of donor reports and grant proposals;


• Attending policy meetings, representing the Africa Program;


• Backstopping the Washington DC-based Africa Team and country offices overseas; and


• Assisting with website, program literature and database system maintenance.

The ideal candidate will exhibit:

• Good writing, editing and communication skills (required);


• A self-starting, detail-oriented and flexible approach to tasks (required);


• Demonstrable interest in African issues and/or conflict resolution (required); and


• NGO and/or international experience (preferred);


• Fluency or advanced proficiency in French with a focus on writing (preferred).


• Undergraduates (juniors and seniors), graduate students, and recent graduates are welcome to apply.

How To Apply
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and two one-page writing samples (one in English, and one in French if possible) in document through our Bamboo application system at Here or Below

We require commitments of no less than twenty hours a week for this position. Please note that this position is unpaid. Credit can be arranged for students with their institution. For international applicants, Search for Common Ground is not responsible for providing student or work visas; you will need to make your own visa arrangements.

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. We ask that you do not follow-up with calls or emails concerning the status of your application. Candidates who fail to submit and/or complete the full application and do not meet the appropriate application deadline will not be considered.

Search For Common Ground Africa Spring Internship Program 2017

Recruitment at Stanbic IBTC Bank

Stanbic IBTC Bank is a leading African banking group focused on emerging markets globally. It has been a mainstay of South Africa’s financial system for 150 years, and now spans 16 countries across the African continent. Standard Bank is a firm believer in technical innovation, to help us guarantee exceptional client service and leading edge financial solutions. Our growing global success reflects our commitment to the latest solutions, the best people, and a uniquely flexible and vibrant working culture.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1) Graduate Officer, Data Processing
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2) Client Service Officer
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3) Problem Manager
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4) Data Analytics Resource Executive
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Recruitment at Stanbic IBTC Bank

How To Break Into Management Consulting At Bain

From the get-go, Bain differentiated its management consulting business by linking itself to its clients’ successes or failures. While producing a lot of pressure for results, the firm enjoys a reputation for hard work and results-oriented service. Since its inception in 1973, the firm has grown and found itself among the so-called “Big 3” of the consulting industry. Widely perceived as the creme de la creme of consulting jobs, getting hired is a challenge, but understanding the firm and its differentiators will help you land the Bain career of your dreams.

A unique Bain practice, not used by other top firms like AT Kearney, Booz, BCG, and McKinsey, is the consistent practice of forming mutual economic agreements with their clients. Bain’s “put your money where your mouth is” practice shows a lot of confidence in their business practices and a commitment to helping their clients get tangible results. Since Bain only profits when their clients do, it adds a lot of pressure to deliver for the client. This innovative and bold business function is one reason many see Bain as the best management consulting firm on the planet.

The interview process differs somewhat depending on where you are at in your career. Bain focuses more on case interviews with college graduates and early career candidates while shifting to more of an experienced-based interview for mid and advanced-career professionals. The interview often consists of a blend of case study work and experience-based questions.

Bain management consulting has excellent resources on their website for interested applicants. They actually have an entirely different website and domain showcasing careers as the firm. Candidates would do themselves a favor if they spend some time thoroughly reviewing the entire Bain career website to prepare for their interview. They have several case studies on the site including a video case study. Candidates can find out a great deal about the firm’s core values, culture, career paths and the its awards and recognition.

Although Bain hires people from a variety of academic disciplines and life experiences, there are common characteristics that can be found in Bain management consulting professionals. The Firm highly values complex problem solving skills, demonstrated thought leadership, passion, and a results-oriented mentality.

Bain recruits at top-tier colleges and universities all over the world. The firm generally prefers Ivy League graduates, but they also value a wide array of experience and educational backgrounds that hail from outside of the top-tier institutions.

Results are the backbone of the company and for Bain’s clients, meaning that employees should be equally results-driven and illustrate tangibly the results they have produced in their own endeavors. You must brand yourself as unique while also showing that you embody the qualities Bain seeks in its management consultants.

Many top consulting firms have a penchant for hiring MBAs, but Bain is very open to hiring people from non-MBA backgrounds. They hire people from a wide variety of disciplines and backgrounds as long as those people can show they have the skill set and characteristics that Bain is looking for.

Bain definitely has a work hard play hard mentality. The firm is dynamic and eschews stagnancy. Bain management consulting associates are very high energy, high performing people who excel at virtually everything they do. Bain encourages its people to be open-minded in their approaches to diversity and offers social groups for minority groups, such as “Blacks at Bain”. Bain offers a collegial atmosphere that includes associates spending a lot of time together inside and outside the office.

A career at Bain will provide you with the skill set and training you need to do virtually anything with your career. Follow these guidelines, work hard, and don’t give up.

How To Break Into Management Consulting At Bain