LATEST VACANCY, BRITISH COUNCIL – PROJECT MANAGER, WEDNESDAY 21, DECEMBER 2011

NIGERIA – PROJECT MANAGER

British Council Nigeria is looking for a qualified individual to fill the post of a ‘Project Manager’.
THE ROLE:
Implement a portfolio of large-scale and local projects to meet the British Council’s strategic objectives and engagement targets.
Manage a network of internal and external service providers and partners to meet all project targets. www.currentjobs4naija.blogspot.com

QUALIFICATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
Experience in managing projects. Previous management of arts projects is desirable
Degree level education. www.currentjobs4naija.blogspot.com

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LATEST VACANCY, ADEXEN – LOGISTICS BUSINESS PARTNER, TUESDAY 29, NOVEMBER 2011

LOGISTICS BUSINESS PARTNER

JOB REFERENCE N°: NGA0703
SECTOR: Industry – Nigeria – Western Africa
FUNCTION: Supply chain
OUR CLIENT
JOB DESCRIPTION
The logistics business partner will be responsible for managing the logistics for the transport services, materials and personnel of the company. The Logistics Business Partner reports to the Head of Supply Chain Division.
The position is based in Lagos.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Put in place strategic Sourcing Plans for fleet replacement/upgrade from conventional to corporate transporters to drive dispatch efficiency.
Responsible for strategic make or buy decisions for fleet deployment into direct customer marketing segment or B2B account and new categories like Ready Mix, Aggregate, to ensure the organization maximizes opportunity of growing the segment with present production and volume
Responsible for the provision of adequate transport services i.e Flatbeds, Bulk Tanker etc for the 3 Plants. www.currentjobs4naija.blogspot.com
Responsible for all transport contracts performance to ensure full compliance with provisions by all parties
Work with Head of Logistics to set priority for the type of transport company to services some routes based on cost recovery and NRP targets of sales.
Strategically manage the impact of Plants shut down or production interruptions on corporate transporters who possess signed contract with the company by working with HOL and LMs to schedule interplant redeployment of fleet.
Manage the processes of creating a standard for the organizations transport operations to maintain fleet quality, create a traceable database for all transporters information and set benchmarks for transporters Insurance to ensure recoverable indemnity.
Ensure transport cost falls in line with budget by constant monitoring through effective route planning, monthly variance analysis, and effective rate negotiation.
Responsible for the development of relationships with key internal stake holders at Plant levels i.e Logistics Managers, Plant Managers, Production Managers, Safety Coordinators, VIO etc for effective management of fleet turnaround at plant.
Ensure all fleet in the BU’s transport operations comply strictly with the Group’s Health and Safety Provisions as contained in the Road Safety Advisories
Commit to ZERO fatality by working with HOL to ensure transporters compliance with Journey Plan, set up patrol networks and conduct constant transporters/drivers training and awareness of company’s proprieties on Safety in conjunction with Road Safety Coordinator
Develop relationship management strategies to manage existing drivers and transporters unions, key transporters, government agencies, traditional rulers and pressure groups most especially in communities where we have business operations and financial institutions supporting our corporate transporters.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
University Degree in an Engineering or Commercially based-discipline.
5 years experience in the FMCG environment.
Good understanding of both local and offshore purchases.
Analytical, numerate, enthusiastic, tenacious.
Strong People development skills.
Ability to set up a professional network and with very good interpersonal skills.

WHAT IS ON OFFER
Attractive package
If your experience, personal characteristics and qualifications meet the position specifications and your personal objectives are to seek such a challenge, then we would like to hear from you with details of your current earnings, up to date CV and explanation as to why your achievements to date fit you for consideration.

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Adexen Recruitment Agency is mandated by an international industrial group to recruit a Logistics Business Partner (Transport & Commercial) for its operations.

LATEST VACANCY, OIL & GAS INDUSTRY, FRIDAY 21, OCTOBER 2011

VACANCY
A reputable International Company in the downstream sector of the Oil
& Gas Indusrty seeks to employ suitably qualified candidate for the
following vacant position.

JOB TITLE: OPERATIONS MANAGER

JOB OBJECTIVE
The Operations Manager will sustain the approach,  procedures and
plans of the company in order to achieve optimized operations
efficiency.

QUALIFICATION/PERSON SPECIFICATION
A good first or euivalent in Mechanical, Chemical or
Electrical/Electronics Engineering (post graduate degrees will be an
added advantage)
Minimum of ten years cognate experience in
Production/Engineering/Manufacturing environment of a petroleum
company
Good knowledge of flow dynamica, custody transfer systems, safety
regulations, petroleum industry codes, specifications, standards and
factory ordinates.
Conversant with templates for capturing operations downtime
effectiveness. www.currentjobs4naija.blogspot.com
Good knowledge of downstream petroleum sector, terminal operations,
engineering, facility upgrades or manufacturing processes
Profiency in the use of Personal Computer (Excel, Word, Power point ,
AutoCAD, etc)
Excellent interpersonal skills
Good Oral & Written communication
Team building and leadership skills
Integrity and transparent honesty

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested ad qualified candidates should send CV highlightinh
position of interest to fenergy@cobranet.org not later than two weeks
from the date of this oublication.

LATEST VACANCY, UNDP, FRIDAY 24, JUNE 2011

INTERNATIONAL EXPERT DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY AND POLITICAL PARTIES)

LOCATION: Abuja, NIGERIA
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 08-Jul-11
TYPE OF CONTRACT: FTA International
POST LEVEL: P-4
LANGUAGES REQUIRED: English
STARTING DATE: (Date when the selected candidate is expected to start)    01-Aug-2011
DURATION OF INITIAL CONTRACT:    One Year REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION:
• Advanced university degree (Masters or Phd) related to democratic governance and development, such as Law, Political Science, and other social sciences.

EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of 7 years of experience in planning and implementing National Assembly and Political Party activities in relation to electoral reforms and democratic process;
Work experience in democratic governance, including electoral issues, dealing with: (a) policy dialogue and advisory work; (b) leadership and management of research and analysis; (c) design and execution of capacity development programmes; (d) project management, including the leadership of multi-disciplinary expert teams, preferably funded by development partners (UN or other); and (e) promotion of stakeholder/community awareness of and participation in democratic governance.;
A good understanding of the social, economic, political and historical trends underpinning African and, ideally, Nigerian governance and electoral processes;
Skills in training, process facilitation, strategic planning, and partnership-building; www.nigerianbestforum.com
• Ability to prepare high quality policy briefs, analytical reports, and technical research reflecting global good practice in democratic governance;
Excellent PC user skills: word processing, spreadsheets, databases and web-based research;
Ability to travel within Nigeria and overseas; www.nigerianbestforum.com
Proven track record of advising, organizing and supervising public awareness activities partnering with democratic organizations capacity-building projects;
Excellent knowledge of election procedures and frameworks;
Ability to work harmoniously with people from different cultural backgrounds;
Familiarity with the democratic landscape in Nigeria.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:
Strong skills in written communications in English particularly in preparing issue-based papers or reports;
Excellent spoken English is also required.
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. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.\

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LATEST VACANCY, OANDO, FRIDAY 27, MAY 2011

VACANCY TITLE: RETAIL BRANCH MANAGER

DEPARTMENT: Retail
CLOSING DATE: Jun 7, 2011
VACANCY DESCRIPTION
(Note: All candidates with less than 3 years post NYSC will be required to pass an aptitude test before they can be considered for interview)

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Effectively plan and allocates targets to all the stations.
Ensures that stations orders are followed up with CCU to avoid stock out.
Effectively manage each customer account to ensure the sales targets are fully achieved.
Offer efficient and effective supervision including guidance to dealers while initiating business plan / move to achieve individual outlets set targets.
Actively seek to develop new retail channel business off the forecourt.  http://www.blogger.com/
Maintain updated / comprehensive data on each dealer and conducts regular appraisals on dealers.
To monitor competitors activities and provide useful information including statistics that will promote company activities.
Ensure that company policies are strictly adhered to in the running of retail outlets as detailed out in the Retail management procedures.
To prepare and timely submit monthly sales report and others as may be required from time to time.
Acquire new retail outlets based on the pre-determined criteria & strategy.

REQUIREMENTS
A good University degree.
Post-NYSC.
Not above 28 years at entry level.
Analytically-minded.
Ability to work with little or no supervision.
General Business Knowledge.
Highly mobile and strong driving proficiency.
Demonstrated Relationship Management.
Innovative. http://www.blogger.com/
Entrepreneurial.
Customer focus/orientation.
Result orientation.
PC Utilization (Excel, Word, Power Point).
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Oando Marketing is currently seeking a Retail Branch Manager responsible for developing and executing plans to meet the set targets in volume and margin for marketing Oando’s business for the branch.The Branch Manager also serves as the liaison officer of the Company in his/her location in terms of relationship management of government agencies; regulatory bodies and other stakeholders.

LATEST VACANCY, BRUNEL, MONDAY 16, MAY 2011

INTEGRATION WORKS COORDINATOR

Brunel Energy provides specialist personel to the international oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation and construction industries. Our clients are predominantly major operating companies and international engineering or construction companies. Through a network of 35 offices in 5 continents (Europe, America, Asia, Africa and Australia) we currently second nearly 4,000 Technical Engineering Specialists to the largest multi-national Oil & Gas Companies and major EPC Contractors, through well established global supply agreements.

ORGANISATION
Our client is the fifth largest publicly-traded integrated international oil and gas company and a world-class chemicals manufacturer. The group operates in more than 130 countries and has 96, 950 employees.

JOB DESCRIPTIONThe SERVICE consists of coordinating with Operations entities to ensure that Project activities have minimal impact on Project Oil production and are carried out in strict compliance with Company rules and procedures (SIMOPS, OPERGUIDE procedures, Risk Assessments,…). It is required to ensure that Operations requirements included in the Project scope of work are met and HSEQ responsibilities are correct according to site requirements Finally, the SERVICE consists of participating in Job Safety Analysis, suggest safety improvement, report any unsafe acts or conditions observed

B) SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES:
On site, reports to Site Manager (RSES).
Follow up Contractor activities (worksite & Off-shore), which will impact on Operations and ensure compliance with Company rules.
Ensure that scope of work is fulfilled for Operations aspects and to anticipate potential problems.
Co-ordinate with Project team & Operations to ensure compliance of the work with their particular procedures & rules.
Liaise with operations, RSES and Project teams to ensure that construction (pre-com.), commissioning and Start-Up activities can be implemented in a safe and efficient way.
Co-ordinate with Site the preparation and supervision of all tie-ins and isolation procedures, JSA (Job Safety Analyses), SIMOPS (Simultaneous Operation) activities / dossiers related to Project implementation.
Participate to S/D schedules preparation in a view to minimize production losses during Off-Shore Project activities.
Follow S/D operations initiated for Project activities to ensure they are in line with S/D plans. http://www.nigerianbestforum.com/
Coordinate, with the Operations Manager and with the Head of start-up/Integration, the mobilization of Project team for commissioning Start-up & Production activities

JOB REQUIREMENTSThe execution of the SERVICE requires experienced specialists fluent in English and with a knowledge of French
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AIRTEL JOB OPPORTUNITY, MONDAY 25, APRIL 2011

BUSINESS EXCELLENCE: Black Belt

JOB PURPOSE
Manages process and improvement initiatives by using Six Sigma tools and techniques, assigns project team tasks and uses the stages of Six Sigma or DMAIC to complete process improvement projects. Additionally, they apply Lean Manufacturing principles to remove process steps that provide no value to the customer and reduce waste.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Expected End Results (“WHAT”)
(List the expected end results that must be achieved in order to fulfill the job purpose)
Supporting Activities (“HOW”) (What are the key activities undertaken to achieve the desired end results?
Process
Process and Policy Design and Reengineering, Designing SOPs and Check sheets, monitors and reports process kpi performance
Improvement projects. www.nigerianbestforum.com
Identifies and Drive Project for assigned function both – Business and Customer Impacting and revenue/cost impacting and Mentoring Project Teams, using lean and six sigma tools Audits
Conduct Audits and facilitate audits to drive process compliance Knowledge management
Best Practice evaluation and recommendation for National replications.
CSMM. www.nigerianbestforum.com
Facilitate cascading of CSMM and improvement actions in his function

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
Educational Qualifications & Functional / Technical Skills
Bachelor or Masters in Technology, Six sigma certification (Lean or GB)
Relevant Experience (Type of experience and minimum number of years)
• 04 –05 years of experience in Process Reengineering, Handling Projects with at least 2 years experience in training.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Behavioural etc.)
• Perseverance
• Commercial acumen
• Planning and coordination
• Decision making
• Relationship management
• Analysis skills
• Negotiation and influencing skills
• Team management

TEAM MEMBER: Company Secretariat & Compliance ( Legal)
JOB PURPOSE
To provide and effectively support the Company Secretariat and Governance unit by ensuring that compliance with statutory obligations , most notably those prescribed under the Companies act are met and manage discrete tasks involving legal matters to support the department.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Expected End Results (“WHAT”)
(List the expected end results that must be achieved in order to fulfill the job purpose)
Supporting Activities (“HOW”) (What are the key activities undertaken to achieve the desired end results?
Ensure corporate proper accurate Records are maintained
• Ensuring that up to date statutory and other records are maintained.
• Documents which are required to be filed by law must be filed on a timely and accurate basis in accordance with the relevant legislation
• Draft minutes and other Legal documentation maintain accurate records and archives of
Documentation within the Company.
Corporate secretarial matters.
• Deal with queries and requests from shareholders; monitor shareholder communications through and maintain proper records.
• Prepare and collate documentation for Board Pack/Board Meeting. www.nigerianbestforum.com
• Monitor developments in company secretarial practice and related areas of the law, and,
• Preparation of documents or forms for certification by the company Secretary and shareholders
• To assist in enhancing work-flows and systems of the secretarial department
• Any other duties as and when assigned from time to time.

COMPLIANCE
• To assist in the implementation of the Company’s business ethics and compliance program
• To assist in ensuring that all areas of the business are aware of the code of ethics and regulations.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB);
• Call to the Nigerian Bar (BL);
• Master of Laws (LLM) degree may be an added advantage

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE (Type of experience and minimum number of years)
3-5 years experience in handling company law/commercial -related legal matters.
Candidate must have up-to-date knowledge of
Company law and Company Secretarial practice
Governance and Compliance practice;
Corporate and Commercial law;
Telecommunications industry structure and business models office routines and company administrative procedures

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Behavioural etc.)
• Ability to make informed business decisions
• Integrity and Confidentiality
• Good organizational skills
• Must be a team player
• Dynamic and Resourceful
• Positive attitude

METHOD OF APPLICATION
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LATEST VACANCY, UNDP, MONDAY 4, APRIL 2011

IT CLERK

LOCATION: Abuja, NIGERIA
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 15-Apr-11
ADDITIONAL CATEGORY: Management
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Service Contract
POST LEVEL: SC-3
LANGUAGES REQUIRED:  English
STARTING DATE: (Date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 16-May-2011
DURATION OF INITIAL CONTRACT: One year REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
 
EDUCATION: Secondary education.

EXPERIENCE: 2 – 3 years of relevant work experience
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. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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