Sales Representative

Job Summary:

• Achieves maximum sales profitability, growth and account penetration within an assigned territory and/or market segment by effectively selling the company’s products and/or related services.
• Personally contacts and secures new business accounts/customers.

Responsibilities:

• Promotes/sells/secures orders from existing and prospective customers through a relationship-based approach.
• Demonstrates products and services to existing/potential customers and assists them in selecting those best suited to their needs.
• Makes telephone calls and in-person visits and presentations to existing and prospective customers.
• Researches sources for developing prospective customers and for information to determine their potential.
• Develops clear and effective written proposals/quotations for current and prospective customers.
• Expedites the resolution of customer problems and complaints.
• Coordinates sales effort with marketing, sales management, accounting, logistics and technical service groups.
• Identifies advantages and compares organization’s products/services.
• Plans and organizes personal sales strategy by maximizing the Return on Time Investment for the territory/segment.
• Supplies management with oral and written reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services.
• Participates in trade shows and conventions.

Qualification and Requirements:

• Minimum of OND in any discipline.
• Must have between 1-2 years experience.
• Must have a good command of English language.
• Ability to interact with clients.
• Must also be very good looking.
• Must be ready to work in a dynamic and challenging environment.
• Ability to work with very little or no supervision.
• Must have Vision, Communications Strategy and Leadership.
• Strong understanding of customer, market dynamics and requirements.
• Extensive experience in all aspects of developing and maintaining marketing strategies to meet organizational objectives.
• Attractive Incentive .

NOTE 1: Any applicant Without Experience and from any Discipline can also apply because adequate training will be provided for all selected candidates.
NOTE 2: Only Lagos resident should apply because the Company is recruiting to the Two New Branches in Lagos.

Afribank Nigeria Graduate Trainee & Experienced Hire CV Submission

Afribank Nigeria Recruiting for Fresh and Experienced Graduates in Nigeria. Afribank is accepting graduate CV from candidates who desire to pursue a career in Afribank. Note: This is not an open vacancy, submitting your CV to Afribank CV database grants you an advantage of being scheduled for selection process.

The selection process is open to university graduates or the equivalent, irrespective of discipline, because the Bank knows from experience that an intelligent person can emerge from any discipline or higher institutions of learning.
The Bank’s tcomprehensive 6 – 12 months training programme (theory and practice) for newly recruited staff fashions out a banker out of the new employee. At the end of the training period, the Afribanker would have acquired cognate experience in all aspects of banking. Thus, an Afribanker who had undergone the training would have gained enough experience to head a section or unit in the Bank. Therein lies the secret behind the courteous and efficient services delivered by the Bank.
Training and learning is an ongoing process in Afribank Nigeria Plc. Employees are encouraged and motivated to study and pass professional examinations in order to achieve self-development and enhancement of their careers in the Bank. Payment for or refund tuition and/or examination fees, monetary rewards for successful completion of some professional examinations relevant to banking, notably, the Chartered Institute of Bankers Examination, are some of the incentives.
Functional, albeit small, libraries exist in the following locations:
The Head Office Training Department
The 5 Staff Training Centres (STCs), strategically located in Lagos, Benin, Ibadan, Kano and Kaduna
The Strategic Planning Unit
These are some of the efforts to help employees cultivate the reading and learning culture, for the only safeguard against obsolescence, in all ramifications, is continuous renewal of the mind through learning.
The Head Office Training Department and the STCs are collectively referred to, in-house, as the ‘University of Afribank’. Training at these locations go beyond just banking subjects. The object is to make the employees develop skills and competencies, which are relevant to both their professional and personal lives.
Deserving employees are exposed to specialised training programmes, locally and abroad, in order to update their skills and competencies. The choice of training institutions ranges from the Lagos Business School to the Harvard Business School. The Bank sponsors a number of qualified staff annually for the MSc programme in Banking and Finance at the University of Ibadan. Also, the Bank encourages the staff to engage in part-time studies for the acquisition of higher qualifications.
The foregoing facts are some of the reasons why Afribank Nigeria Plc. can boast of efficient and courteous service delivery and employee loyalty. Service longevity is celebrated in the Bank. There are staffs who have put in more than 20 quality years of service! The constantly challenged brain does not age.
Please apply here for career opportunities at Afribank Bank plc by filling the form below. All information given should be short and brief.
Click here to fill the online form and submit your CV

Aero Contractors Airline Recruitment : Station Manager, Captains, & Co-Pilot

Aero Contractors Airline Nigeria Job Recruitment for Station Manager, Co-Pilot, Captains. Aero is a well respected aviation service provider in Nigeria. Currently the fastest growing Nigerian carrier passenger, Aero is focused on bringing customers world class aviation services with affordable fares,quality on-board services,good customer relations with effective online services and operational competence. Aero pride itself in its punctuality and safety record. Aero has established itself as the leading regional and innovative carrier in West Africa.
1.) Station Manager
Department: Ground Operations
Location : Port-Harcourt
Qualifications (Minimum)

• A good university degree/HND in any of the Social Sciences or Business Management Disciplines.
• Additional Advantage –  Possession of Flight Dispatch Licence

Job Purpose

• Initiate, plan and manage all station Operational and Administrative Activities.
• Assist, manage and develop station team members to ensure a differentiated and quality customer service experience for passengers.
• Administer day to day performance of the station to ensure ontime performance of flights, customer satisfaction, while maintaining the highest level of service delivery and safety.
• Responsible for commercial functions in the station.
• Evaluate and audit work processes to ensure adherence to process regulatory standards and avoidance of wastage of company resources.
• Maintain high level of trust and integrity in handling company resources.

Competencies

• Good knowledge of government regulations
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to interface with customers at all levels
• Good Computing, Numeric and Analytical skills
• Decision maker, Team player and People manager
• Proactive Salesman and Administrator

Experience

• 6 yrs experience in airline Ground Services.
• 3 yrs in supervisory/management capacity.

How To Apply
Handwritten application + detailed CV to be received by HHRA on/before Mon 22nd Aug 2011.
Head Human Resource,
Aero Contractors Company of Nigeria Ltd,
Domestic Wing
Murtala Mohammed Airport
PMB 21090, Ikeja, Nigeria.
01-6284140
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2.) Captains
Requirements

• Minimum 5000 hrs total time
• 1000 hrs on medium jets
• 500 hrs on B 737 – 300 to 500 series NG an advantage
• ATPL preferably with a Nigerian license or validation

3.)  Co-Pilot

Requirements

• Minimum 500 hrs on B 737 300 to 500 series NG an advantage
• Preferably with a Nigerian license or validation

How to Apply
Qualified candidates should send detailed CV to: careers@acn.aero
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Save the Children Nigeria Recruitment : Nutrition Programme Manager

Save the Children Nigeria Recruits for Nutrition Programme Manager. The Nutrition Programme Manager will lead on developing, managing and mohttp://www.ngrecruiter.com/wp-admin/post-new.phpnitoring the implementation of an integrated programme to reduce malnutrition in Nigeria. Save the Children has been working in Nigeria since 2001. Save the Children is working in several states: Zamfara, Yobe, Jigawa, Katsina, Kano, Bauchi, Kaduna and others – focusing on child survival, nutrition, education and protecting children. As the world’s leading independent children’s charity, Save the Children inspires dramatic change for children around the globe. And Nigeria is one of five priority countries for the Alliance popular campaign in child survival.

We are looking for an experienced staff to support the implementation of the organization’s programme across the country.
Job Position: Nutrition Programme Manager
Requirements
The Nutrition Programme Manager will lead on developing, managing and monitoring the implementation of an integrated programme to reduce malnutrition in Northern Nigeria in four core elements:

1. Process the prevention, management and integration of severe acute malnutrition into the health system.
2. Run the nutrition sites in the focus Local Government Authorities (LGAs).
3. Run the community component of the programme and
4. Raise the profile of nutrition in the Child Survival/Every One Campaign.

The candidate will be accountable for the project development, implementation and management, coordination and strategic development, staff management and development, organisation representation, advocacy and knowledge management. S/he must possess a postgraduate degree in Public Health Nutrition or equivalent, a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in nutrition programme management (including CTC/CMAM /IMAM programme and strategies to prevent malnutrition) in the context of international development or emergencies in low- or middle-income countries. Expertise of technical issues around policy and programming to support the integrated treatment of acute malnutrition within health systems is essential. It is desirable for the candidate to possess an understanding of food security and livelihoods programmes, social relations and commitment to integrate gender, diversity and other related issues into programme activities.
Application Deadline
1st September, 2011
Method of Application
To view the full job description and apply for this position, applicants should please refer to Save the Children’s recruitment website at: www.savethechildren.org.uk
Our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Our people are as diverse as the challenges we face. Qualified women are encouraged to apply.

Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Recruitment : Team Lead – Project Implementation Office (PIO)

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development is Recruiting for Team Lead – Project Implementation Office (PIO). We have concluded the design of a revolutionary programme to transform agricultural lending in Nigeria. Known as the Nigeria Incentive-based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL), the programme is aimed at de-risking lending to the entire agricultural value chain in Nigeria.
Job Position: Team Lead, Project Implementation Office (PIO)
Ref: CBN/NIRSAL/JOBADV/01
The Job:

• The implementation strategy of NIRSAL requires the Team Lead, Project Implementation Office (PIO), to drive the establishment of NIRSAL’s five pillars which include, risk sharing, bank incentive, insurance, technical assistance and agricultural bank rating components as well as the engagement of key stakeholders and partners.
• The Team Lead who will be expected to conclude the assignment in six (6) months will report to NIRSAL’s High Level Management Committee comprising the CBN, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Ministry of Water Resources, the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), the Banker’s Committee and a representative of the agribusiness community.
• The person will be required to manage an impact focused team of six to eight members with project management, problem-solving and leadership skills and work with partners who are committed to quickly delivering concrete results on NIRSAL.
• The Team Lead will coordinate NIRSAL’s implementation preparatory plan and stakeholder engagement process to ensure that defined milestones are achieved.
• He/She will be charged with the engagement of State Governments, banks, farmers, processors, and other agricultural value chain operators and negotiating their buy in and support throughout the implementation preparation phase of NIRSAL.
• The Team Lead will monitor progress by establishing a tracking mechanism to ensure that activities are performed as planned.
• He/She will have the responsibility for establishing a firms foundation for the take-off of NIRSAL by identifying, analyzing and pre-empting challenges and resolving same promptly.
• The Team Lead will be responsible for the establishment of the Non-Bank Financial Institution (NBFI) that will ultimately implement and drive NIRSAL.
• He/She will prepare regular reports to the CBN and NIRSAL’ High Level Management Committee and act on their decisions.

Skills and Competencies

Capabilities:
The prospective applicant should be able to:

• Think strategically, identify opportunities, and link initiatives to broader NIRSAL business strategy and value.
• Effectively solve problems, drawing on sound business judgment and strong analytical skills
• Ensure quality control and analytical rigour
• Coach, train, mentor and influence people or good team norms and high performance
• Communicate effectively, quickly, build relationships.
• Be a good process and turn-around time manager.

Experience:
The applicant must be

• A top team player with the ability effectively drive the NIRSAL process.
• A person with a least 10 years cognate experience in agricultural value chain business or similar projects in a financial/ development institution, of which 5 years should at senior management level.

Personal Attributes
The prospective applicant must be

• Exceptionally inspirational with high energy to drive change.
• Courageous and persistence
• Innovative, proactive and resilient.

Academic Qualifications
The prospective applicant must be

• At least a good first degree in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Banking, Finance, Business Administration or other related Management Sciences.
• A higher degree and/or a recognized project management professional certificate will be an added advantage.

Application deadline
30th August, 2011
Method of Application
Interested candidatees should forward application and Cv to: Director
Development Finance Department
Central Bank of Nigeria
Central Business District, Abuja.
On or before 30th August 2011

UNESCO Nigeria Vacancies for Administrative Assistants

The United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is  recruiting personnel for Administrative Assistants in Abuja.
Job Title: Administrative Assistant (Project Revitalizing Adult and Youth Literacy in Nigeria)
Type of Contract: Service Contract l5
Post level: L5
Duration: One (1) year renewable subject to satisfactory performance

Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the guidance and Supervision of the Administrative Officer, the Administrative Assistant provides functional administrative support to the Project  Revitalizing Adult and Youth literacy in Nigeria in the Abuja Office in the delivery of quality services in correspondence Management effective Administrative and financial system, Asset Management. Maintenance of utilities, effective logistics Management.
The Administrative Assistant is expected to :

1. Support the monitoring of the Project financial performance by providing necessary financial information and analysis, including implementation rate.
2. Detect potential over-under expenditure problems and works with the Project Officer and the Administrative Officer to ensure that these are addressed.
3. Develop tools and mechanisms for effective monitoring of the Project budget, compilation of financial data and provide accurate and up-dated financial information to the Project Officer on a regular basis.
4. Develop an effective and efficient filing system of the project files according to UNESCO Rules and Regulations.
5. Provide logistical and technical support to the Project implementation by facilitating 110tel reservations for conferences, meetings and workshops, preparation of missions for the Project Staff, calculation and payment of daily subsistence allowances to participants in line with UNESCO Rules and Regulations.
6. Maintain and update Project Asset Management requirements both physically and electronically.
7. Execute any other assignment as directed by the Project Officer or the Administrative Officer.

Qualification and Experience:
The ideal candidate should

• Posses a Bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma in Accounting/Finance, Business Administration of related field.
• Have a minimum of 6 years experience preferably in programme/project finance management In the public or private sector experience within the UN will be an added advantage;
• Be fluent in oral and written English and proficient in current office software applications, excel and other accounting package.

Application Deadline:
31st August, 2011
Method of application
All applications should include functional e-mail addresses and mobile phone numbers, letter of application and detailed curriculum vitae with copy of degrees. Application should be addressed In a sealed envelope to:
The Director and Representative UNESCO Abuja and clearly marked – “Admin Assistant Literacy Project”. And mailed to:
UN House
Plot 617/618, Diplomatic Zone
Central Area District, Garki
Abuja, Nigeria.
abuja@unesco.org
Tel: +234 (9) 4616531
Fax: +234 (9) 4618510

Deli Foods Nigeria Ltd Graduate & Experienced Hire Jobs

Deli Foods Nigeria Limited Recruiting for Graduate and Experienced Hire Job Vacanciess to help improve its capacity – We are a biscuit manufacturing company located in Lagos and require urgently the services of dynamic, proactive, and experienced personnel to fill the following vacancies:
1.)  Area Sales Manager

Location: Eastern & Northern Regions

Qualification/Requirement:

• B.Sc./HND in Marketing, Business Administration or other related fields with a minimum of 5 years working experience in a FMCG preferably in a biscuit manufacturing industry and not more than 40 years
• Must be computer literate, good communication skills and inter-personal relationship and above all, must be conversant with the area you are applying for.

2.) Sales Representative

Location: Lagos
Qualification/Requirement:

• BSc./HND in Marketing, Business Administration or other related fields with a minimum of 2 years working experience in a FMCG preferably in a biscuit manufacturing industry and not more than 35 years of age
• Must be computer literate, good communication skills and inter-personal relationship and above all, must be conversant with the area you are applying for.

3.)  Sales Administrator

Location: Lagos
Qualification/Requirement:

• B.Sc./HND in Marketing, Business Administration or other related fields with a minimum of 2 years sales working experience and must be computer literate, with good communication skills and interpersonal relationship.

4.)  Network Administrator

Location: Lagos

Qualification/Requirement:

• B.Sc./HND in Computer Science/Engineering, Electronic Engineering or other related fields
• Must have good knowledge of both hardware and software
• Thorough knowledge of LAN/WAN protocols is a must, also ensuring security of information and giving access to relevant users
• Must not be more than 35 years old.

5.) System Administrator

Location: Lagos
Functions:

• Support, monitor, test and troubleshoot hardware and software problems
• Also performing and coordinating effective installation, advanced operation of the system hardware and software on servers.

Qualification/Requirement:

• B.Sc./HND in Computer Science/Engineering, Electronic Engineering or other related fields
• Must have good knowledge of both hardware and software
• Thorough knowledge of LAN/WAN protocols is a must, also ensuring security of information and giving access to relevant users
• Must not be more than 35 years old.

6.)  Account Officers

Location: Lagos
Functions:

• Some of the primary functions include receipt of all customers ledgers, making/reporting of debit balance, bank/Supplier reconciliation, Payee/vat returns and must be proficient in Microsoft excel, Word and Power Point.

Qualification:

• B.Sc/HND in Accounting and Finance with a minimum of 3 years working experience and must not be more than 30 years of age.

7.)  Cost Accountant

Location: Lagos
Qualification:

• B.Sc/HND in Accounting and Finance with a minimum of a minimum of 5 years cognate work experience in cost accounting and must not be more than 40 years old
• Membership of ICAN or other relevant professional body is an added advantage.

8.) Brand Managers

Location: Lagos
Qualification:

• B.Sc/HND in Marketing, Business Administration or other related fields with a minimum of 3 years in brand management preferably in healthcare and food products (FMCG) and not more than 40 years.
• Must be responsible for Brand Development, strategy, innovation and implementation.

9.) Legal Officer

Location: Lagos
Qualification:

• LLB from a reputable university with a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience and must not be more than 35 years old
• Knowledge of company laws and other relevant industrial legislation is an added advantage.

10.)  Regulatory Affairs Officer

Location: Lagos
Qualification:

• B.Sc/HND in Food Technology, Biochemistry or other related fields with a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience and not more than 30 years old
• Must have knowledge of processes with NAFDAC, SON and other relevant regulatory/statutory bodies.

11.)  Merchandisers

Location: Lagos
Qualification:

• OND in Marketing or other related fields with a minimum of 2 years experience in merchandising preferably in health care and food products.
• Must have good communication skills and not more than 25 years old

12.)  Quality Control Officers

Location: Lagos
Qualification:

• B.Sc./HND in Food Technology, Biochemistry, Industrial Chemistry or other related field
• Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in a food industry preferably in a biscuit manufacturing outfit and not more than 30 years old

Application Deadline
30th August, 2011
Method of Application
Interested candidates should send their applications with detailed CV indicating positions applied for online to: recruitment@delifoods.org