VACANCIES AT LAFARGE

Lafarge Ready Mix (a subsidiary of Lafarge Cement WAPCO Nigeria Plc) is looking for experienced, intelligent and highly motivated individuals to fill the following positions:

Production and Plant Supervisors - (PPS 001)

• Job TypeFull Time
• Min Qualification
• Experience4 - 5 years
• Job FieldEngineering

Key Responsibilities
Schedule equipment and manpower including drivers to meet daily requirements
Identify raw material requirements
plant is fit to produce quality products and liaise with maintenance department for both maintenance and repairs.
Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of both mobile equipment and plant

Monitoring the production of Ready Mix Concrete

Qualifications

Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry
4-5 years experience In Asphalt or ready mix concrete production and concrete plant operation

Plant Technicians - (PT 002)

• Job TypeFull Time
• Min Qualification
• Experience4 - 5 years
• Job FieldEngineering

Key Responsibilities

Able to maintain and repair batching plant with great mechanical experience.

electrical diagrams, able to identify and document modifications done in plant control systems.
Be able to troubleshot, connect, replace electrical equipment i.e. weighing cells, sensors and
electrical relays.

Qualifications

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
4-5 years experience in automated plants, production lines or concrete plants.

Pump and Diesel Mechanics - (PDM 003)

• Job TypeFull Time
• Job LevelExperienced Hire
• Min QualificationVocational
• Experience5 - 6 years
• Job FieldEngineering

Key Responsibilities
Able to overhaul MB, MAN, and CAT engines
Experience In hydraulic pumps and maintenance of Putzmeister concrete pumps

Qualifications
Trade Test 1,11 & Ill in Automobile
HND/B.Sc. in Auto Engineering will be an added advantage

5-6 years experience in Earth Moving Equipment Workshop

Pay Loader Operator (PLO 006)

• Job TypeFull Time
• Job LevelExperienced Hire
• Min Qualification
• Experience4 - 5 years
• Job FieldEngineering

Key Responsibilities

Able to ensure concrete plants are loaded with material as per plant operator’s Instructions
Daily preventative maintenance and minor repairs of assigned pay loader Machine

Qualifications
4-5 years experience in driving CAT Pay Loader

Purchasing Officer (PO 005)

• Job TypeFull Time
• Job LevelExperienced Hire
• Min QualificationDegree
• Experience4 - 5 years
• Job FieldAdministration

Key Responsibilities
    Familiar with bulk purchase of spare parts and aggregate supply
    Knowledge of stock keeping and inventory control
    Ability to develop and implement an efficient sourcing strategy
    Strong negotiating and analytical skills

Qualifications

    4-5 years experience in the construction/building industry
    Minimum of B.Sc./HND in any engineering ,Business Admin, Marketing etc

Sales Officers -(SO4)

• Job TypeFull Time
• Min Qualification
• Experience3 - 5 years
• Job FieldSales/Marketing

Key Responsibilities

    Strong negotiating and analytical skills
    Strong target achievement drive With can-do attitude
    Great communication/interpersonal skills

Qualifications

Minimum of B.Sc/HND in any engineering , Business Admin, Marketing e.t.c
At least 3-5 years experience in Sales/Marketing of building materials (Construction Chemicals, Cement or Concrete)

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications and resumes to: readymix@ng.lafarge.com

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications for more than one position will be disqualified.

Oil And Gas Job, Job Recruitment at South Atlantic Petroleum Limited (SAPETRO)

South Atlantic Petroleum Limited is an indigenous oil and gas exploration and production company in Nigeria, we are looking for smart, intelligent and focus individual to fill in the following positions

Job Title: Head Of Contracts

Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job No: SA009

Job Duties:

• should ab able to promote maximize our existing assets and our business agenda
• should be the one in charge of contract tendering and ensure compliance of contract terms and deadline
• should also be the one to provide oversight functions of the tender board and coordinate all activities related to contract with the chairman and secretary of the board
• applicant should be able to show leadership skill in contracting between sub units and project teams
• should be able to manage and implement approved contract and procurement policies
• should be able to protect our interest with government agencies and business partners
• applicant should be able to track and meet periodic presentation t all the leadership teams

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
applicant must ensure that contract holders establish comprehensive contracting strategies with respect to the initiation tender
Head, contract should be able to introduce the best practice of the company’s contracting process and encourage colleagues to be part of it
minimum of Bsc and B.Eng
those with postgraduate degree and professional qualification has and advantage
should have a good and nice leadership skills
should have good contract negotiation and admin skills
should have good ability to compile and keep documents
should also have the knowledge of the operation of oil and gas business

Method Of application:
send Cv and application with the Job title (Job applying for) as the subject of your email to: e.recruitment@sapetro.com

Deadline: December 28th, 2012

Country Representative Nigeria in PharmAccess Foundation - Lagos (Nigeria)

Type:

Full-time

Experience:

Mid-Senior level

Functions:

Business Development, Strategy/Planning, Consulting 

Industries:

Nonprofit Organization Management, Hospital & Health Care, Insurance 

Job ID:

4428880

Job Description

As Country Representative you are our key local representative and linking pin between the Managing Board in Amsterdam with regards to general business development and representation of the PharmAccess Group within Nigeria. Your role is to:

• Contribute to business development, by acting as a radar for local opportunities, creating an attractive  external profile and opening doors at clients and donors, writing proposals in collaboration with respective business lines in Amsterdam and local Program and Project Managers;
• Represent PharmAccess externally, manage key relationships, and help solve any problems that may arise with our local partners;
• Serve as PharmAccess’ eyes and ears regarding local-governmental policy developments, local-regional strategies of large donors and clients and be acutely aware of social, political and business developments that may affect our programs;
• Run a local office, including legal affairs, human resources and implement safety procedures, while being the key contact for the Amsterdam office on logistics;
• Create an office environment that stimulates professional local execution, knowledge exchange between business lines, and professional and personal growth for our staff;
•  Supervise day-to-day operations of support staff (e.g. IT; accounting; etc.).

Desired Skills & Experience

• Relevant Master’s degree or MBA;
• Track record as an excellent results-driven international manager, who knows how to lead and stimulate a diverse group of ambitious people;
• People manager;
• Analytical skills and ability to operate strategically in a complex setting with various stakeholders;
• Energetic and enthusiastic, flexible and able to think out of the box; problem solver;
• Excellent command of English, both verbal and written;
• Proficiency at Microsoft tools, including PowerPoint and Excel;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to effectively interact and build relations in an environment with multiple stakeholders and people that originate from different cultures;
• Major advantages: experience working in African countries or other resource poor countries; experience in the field of development cooperation and NGO’s; knowledge of different aspects of public health care;
• Affinity with our mission and objectives.

Company Description

PharmAccess is a Dutch not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving health in Africa through pioneering innovative approaches. PharmAccess works closely with public and private financiers for the benefit of doctors and patients through insurance (Health Insurance Fund), loans to doctors (Medical Credit Fund), clinical standards (SafeCare), private investments (Investment Fund for Health in Africa) and operational research (Amsterdam Institute for Global Health and Development). Together, this group of organizations serves the purpose of making good health care accessible to everyone in Africa. Funding for our projects come from the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, World Bank, IFC, USAID, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, DFID as well as private parties.

Pharmaccess in Nigeria

Since 2007, PharmAccess has initiated 5 community-based health insurance schemes; 3 in Kwara State and 2 in Lagos. Over 97,000 people have enrolled through our local implementing partner, Hygeia Community Health Care (HCHC), and can now access care at a provider network of 30 clinics. Recently we have started the roll-out and support of the SafeCare program (quality assurance and accreditation of lower-tier clinics), and the Medical Credit Fund program (loan provisioning and technical assistance for private clinics).

In addition to these insurance schemes, PharmAccess will be implementing other projects in collaboration with various in-country partners.

PharmAccess currently has offices in Lagos and Kwara. All programs are expected to grow rapidly in the coming years.

APPLY HEREhttp://webapp.pharmaccess.org/hrdoc/

Head of Strategy and Business Development at Etisalat

Type:

Full-time

Experience:

Director

Functions:

Marketing, Business Development, Strategy/Planning 

Industries:

Telecommunications 

Compensation:

Attractive Salary + Benefits

Job ID:

4425372 

• Job Summary

  
  
• Address critical business issues, to shape the strategic agenda for the company, and to develop practical plans to capture growth opportunities across client segments, markets, products and regions.
• Responsible for supporting the development and execution of the business strategy including business growth, partnership strategies.
• Bears responsibility for the operational performance of Strategy & Business Development team and providing leadership and guidelines for staff activities

Roles and Responsibilities

Strategy Formulation

• Strategy formulation – Support team director in developing and launching strategic initiatives to include, developing strategic frameworks to analyze the existing activity as well as new market opportunities (partner, acquire, build).
• Lead and/or manage staff in the execution of the Department’s strategy projects, directives and objectives as dictated by the market’s needs or senior management.
• Translate broad guidelines into specific operational plans and programs.
• (Business Development) Support the creation and capture of incremental revenue opportunities for the company within the existing client base.
• Business Case Creation and Communication – Lead or assist with the creation of all phases of a business case (e.g. market analysis, value proposition, strategic fit, economic models and launch) to support a new initiative.
• Financial Analysis – develop the financial and economic models that support the assessment and underlying valuation of potential opportunities i.e. market sizing, financial forecasts as well as additional financial analysis as appropriate.

Tactical

• Collate and document the company’s strategic business plans.
• Monitor the implementation of the company’s, short, medium and long term strategic goals and objectives
• Develop, communicate and manage relevant business/financial models to assist with management decision making.
• Continually review and assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the department’s policies, procedures and processes and identify improvement opportunities in line with the defined corporate performance framework for EMTS.
• Coordinate the assessment and monitoring of industry/competitor activities, new developments and identify impact on company’s operations.

 Operational

• Negotiation – act in unison with Director in the negotiation of potential acquisitions and partnerships.
• Review key expenditures/transactions of the department in line with approved budget.
• Identify and cultivate internal and external sources to build a common fact base for and analysis of the market and our competition, especially pertaining to the above subject matter area.
• Analyze, and report on key market trends, potential market discontinuities and new business opportunities and pass feedback to relevant stakeholders
• Provide leadership and guidance to subordinates.
• Manage the department’s annual budget and monitor its implementation.
• Prepare periodic management reports on the activities of the department.
• Perform other roles/task as required by the Director

Desired Skills & Experience

Education And Experience

• First degree in Business, Management or relevant discipline.
• MBA preferred, post graduate education an advantage;
• 8+ years cognate experience, of which at least three (3) years at management level in a large/multinational operational business environment or 3-5 years post MBA experience. Strong operational telecom experience or consulting or investment banking/finance within a telecom operator background is a strong advantage. Combination of consumer and business insight experience, coupled with brand strategy expertise on major consumer brands.

Company Description

Etisalat is the Middle East’s largest operator and the GCC’s third largest corporation. With a market value of approximately Dhs. 80 billion (USD 20 billion) and annual revenues of over Dhs. 32 billion (USD 8.7 billion) Etisalat is today on the verge of being numbered amongst the top ten operators in the world.

Etisalat is a multinational, blue-chip organisation with operations in seventeen countries across the Middle East, Africa and Asia. An estimated 2 million people benefit from regular work supplying Etisalat or its customers, including 53,000 who are directly employed by the company. Etisalat now has access to a population of more than two billion and its satellite network provides services over two thirds of the planet’s surface.

Etisalat is rated by Moody's: Aa3, Standard & Poor's: AA- and Fitch Ratings: A+, some of the highest ratings for a telecommunications company anywhere in the world. This reflects the company’s strong balance sheet, low debt position and proven long-term performance.

For further information please visit www.etisalat.aehttp://www.etisalat.ae/eportal/en/home/index.html

ICT Job in a Construction Company

We are one of the leaders in Construction Industry in Nigeria, and require the services of highly resourceful and self driven individual to occupy the below position:

IT Manager

• Job TypeFull Time
• Job LevelExperienced Hire
• Min Qualification
• Experience4 years
• Job FieldICT

Location: Abuja

Job Description

• Manage the IT infrastructure, IT tools of the company in cooperation with departments heads, project directors and central IT department to suit the needs of the organization with a view to maintaining high productivity levels and to improving user friendliness and competitiveness.
• Management of the IT team.
• Follow up of IT assets.
• Plan and manage the IT budget.
• Besides providing IT solutions to meet business and operational requirements, you will be required to implement strict control procedures to safeguard the security and integrity of all IT systems.
• Work closely with the central IT & IS department of our corporate Headquarter (in France) and provide monthly status reports in order to implement our standards and ensure smooth roll-out of corporate systems.

Job Scope and Responsibilities

• Customer focused, with the ability to manage changes while maintaining effective provision of services. Ability to promote quality of service and user satisfaction.
• Be responsible for the management of IT and systems risks and ensure maximum system up time.
• Participate in planning, installation, testing and implementation of IT infrastructure for roll-out of new construction sites and/or corporate business applications.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues ( incident management)
• Provide IT support for end users in office environment including support and maintenance of desktop, printers, phones, network, servers, VOIP systems etc.
• Ensure all local IT infrastructure is secured, backed up, and meets the requirements of internal audit.
• Advise on suitability of specific IT communication and data processing tools.

Job Skills

• Strong technical knowledge of server and PC systems including:
• Microsoft platforms (e.g. Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows server 2008, SQL Server, Active directory..).
• Networks and communication systems.
• VoIP (Current system = Mitel)
• Various communication and data processing software.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Customer care and diplomacy.
• Financial/Budgetary knowledge.
• Knowledge of construction industry is an added advantage.
• Able to communicate in French is an added advantage.

Qualification
The Candidate should possess the following:

• A good degree in Computer Science or any related discipline.
• A minimum of 4 years experience as an IT Staff.
• lT Certification courses.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their comprehensive Curriculum Vitae to: employmenthot@yahoo.com

Jobs in a Pharmaceutical Company

Our client is a leading pharmaceutical company based in Lagos with strong Ethical and OTC brands. As a result of a strategic market development initiative designed to strengthen her market leadership position, the company urgently requires the services of self motivated and results oriented Brand Managers.

General Description
The job incumbents will be based in the company’s head office in Lagos and will report to the Product Manager and will be responsible for:

• Achieving the marketing objectives of the company for the company’s brands assigned to them.
• Raising the level of awareness of the brands among the healthcare professionals and consumers and securing their patronage / usage
• Providing effective support for the company’s sales team located all over the country

Brand Manager - Ethicals

• Job TypeFull Time
• Job LevelExperienced Hire
• Min QualificationDegree
• Experience5 years
• Job FieldMedical

The Brand Manager, Ethicals will be responsible for the management of the company’s range of prescription drugs to ensure growth of market shares.

Qualifications/ Experience/ Skills/ Competences

•     A good Bachelors degree in Pharmacy.
•     Current registration with the PCN and membership of PSN are basic requirements.
•     Not less than five years experience in sales and brand management in a reputable   pharmaceutical company; with not less than three years as an Assistant Brand Manager

•     Track record of achievements in previous employments
•     Deep knowledge of the market for pharmaceutical products.
•     Good communications, interpersonal, analytical and presentation skills.
•     Proficiency in the use of MS Word, Excel and Power Point applications.

Brand Manager - OTC Medicines

• Job TypeFull Time
• Job LevelExperienced Hire
• Min QualificationDegree
• Experience5 years
• Job FieldMedical

The Brand Manager, OTC Medicines will be responsible for the management of the company’s range of OTC Medicines to ensure the consolidation / growth of the market shares.

Qualifications/ Experience/ Skills/ Competences

•     A good Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or any of the Biological Sciences
•     Not less than five years experience in sales and brand management in a reputable     pharmaceutical company; with not less than three years as an Assistant Brand Manager

•     Track record of achievements in previous employments
•     Deep knowledge of the market for pharmaceutical products.
•     Good communications, interpersonal, analytical and presentation skills.
•     Proficiency in the use of MS Word, Excel and Power Point applications.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send in applications along with their CVs to:almegaconsulting.recruitments@yahoo.com

UNDP JOBS

The United Nations Development Programme announces the following vacancies

PROGRAMME COORDINATOR, DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE MANAGEMENT AND DONOR COORDINATION - NPC

• Job TypeContract
• Job LevelExperienced Hire
• Min QualificationMBA/MSc
• Experience10 years
• Job FieldAdministration

Click the link below for details and apply

PROGRAMME COORDINATOR, POLICY COMMUNICATION AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT- NPC

• Job TypeContract
• Job LevelExperienced Hire
• Min QualificationMBA/MSc
• Experience10 years
• Job FieldAdministration

Click the link below for details and apply

DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE DATABASE (DAD) MANAGER

• Job TypeContract
• Job LevelExperienced Hire
• Min QualificationMBA/MSc
• Experience5 years
• Job FieldICT

Click the link below for details and apply

Economic Management Communications Advisor

• Job TypeContract
• Job LevelExperienced
• Min Qualification
• Experience10 years
• Job FieldAccounting/Audit

Click on the link below for details and apply

Method of Application

For details on the job description and application process, please visit http://www.ng.undp.org/jobs.shtml and submit applications. For further details on UN benefits and entitlements, please visit http://icsc.un.org/sal_sab.asp 

 

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence 

 

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Jobs in a Catering Company

A leading Catering Company based in Port Harcourt urgently requires skilled individuals for the following positions:

Catering Supervisor

• Job TypeFull Time
• Job LevelExperienced
• Min QualificationOND
• Experience6 years
• Job FieldCatering/Confectionery

HND/OND/Btech Catering & Hotel Mgt, Food Sc & Tech or related discipline.
Minimum 6 years experience in catering supervision for offshore and onshore facility.
Computer Proficiency.
Knowledge of ERP, Peachtree or other stock control software is an advantage.

Camp Boss

• Job TypeFull Time
• Job LevelExperienced Hire
• Min Qualification
• Experience5 years
• Job FieldCatering/Confectionery

Minimum OND Catering&Hotel Mgt or related discipline
Mininium 5 years cognate experience in similar position preferably offshore.
Good knowledge of Daily food cost returns, Inventory and stock control, stock requisition and menu planning.
Computer proficiency, possession of BOSIET or First aid, Firefighting and Helicopter Under water escape training certification

Cooks (Continental & National) / Bakers / Chef

• Job TypeFull Time
• Job LevelExperienced Hire
• Min QualificationSecondary School (SSCE)
• Experience6 years
• Job FieldCatering/Confectionery

Minimum of SSCE/GCE
Minimum 6 years experience in Preparation of Continental, National dishes and Pastries/Bakery preferably offshore.
Possession of BOSlET or Firstaid, Fire fighting & Helicopter Underwater escape training certification.

Method of Application

Candidates should send their CV in word format to: hrunl@yahoo.com , indicating the position applied for as the subject of the mail.

MD/CEO at Abia State University Microfinance Bank

Abia State University Microfinance Bank invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the post of the Managing Director of ABSU Micro-finance Bank Limited

Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer

• Job TypeFull Time
• Job LevelTop Management
• Min Qualification
• Job FieldAdministration

Position & Responsibility
The Managing Director is the Chief Executive Officer of the Bank, responsible to the Board of Directors for the day- to-day administration of the bank.

Qualifications and Experience
The candidate must possess:

• A good honours Degree preferably in Business Administration, Accountancy, Economics, management or Banking & Finance with at least ten (10) years cognate experience, beginning from year of graduation, and a minimum of ten (10) years post- professional qualification experience.
• Experience in the Banking Industry or similar institutions will also be an advantage.
• A recognized professional Qualification from any of the following professional bodies:
• Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
• Institute of Chartered Accountants of England & Wales.
• Institute of Chartered certified Accountants of London.
• Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria.
• Chartered Institute of Cost& Management Accountants England & Wales
• Microfinance certificate programme (MCP)
• Association of National accountants of Nigeria.
• The candidate should be ICT literate and not more than fifty-five (55) years of age.

Salary/Condition of service
The salary and conditions of service shall be attractive and negotiable. The appointment would be for one term of five (5) years in the first instance.

Method of Application

Method of Application
Interested candidates who possess the job qualifications/requirements should forward their applications to the Board Chairman, along with their Curriculum Vitae, which should include the following information:

1.  Full Names
2.  Date of Birth
3.  Place of Birth
4.  State and local Government of Origin
5. Nationality
6. Permanent Home Address
7.  Current Postal/Contact Address/ GSM
8.  Marital Status
9.  Number of Children (with names and ages)
10.  Institution(s) Attended (with dates)
11.  Academic and Professional Qualifications (with dates)
12.  Honors, Distinctions and membership of professional bodies.
13.  Working experience
14. Present Employment: Status, Salary and Employer
15. Extra Curricular activities
16.  List of publications, as appropriates, and any other relevant information and
17. Names and Addresses of three (3) Referees (two) of whom must be professionals in the candidate's area of specialization).

The Curriculum Vitae and photocopies of claimed credentials must be attached to each application, and forwarded in ten (10) copies, to:
Chairman
ABSU Micro-Finance Bank
C/o Office of the Vice-Chancellor
Abia State University
Uturu, Nigeria

Applicants should also request their referees to send confidential reports on them, direct to the above address. Each submission should be in a sealed envelope.

Only short-listed applicants would be invited for interview.