RECENT VACANCY, PZ CUSSONS, MONDAY 18, APRIL 2011

PRODUCT MANAGERS

HPZ – Lagos THE ROLE: PRODUCT MANAGERS
The successful candidates will be required to:
Take responsibility for the complete marketing mix of his/her product.
Manage the process from consumer insight and understanding, through to product development, costing and pricing and commercial execution, including forecasting and stock management.
Be a champion of his/her category and must be accountable for all elements of the product in its entirety. www.nigerianbestforum.com
Deliver the Budget sales and profit targets.
Make input into the long term strategy for the category.
Conduct training to improve product knowledge.
Tackle quality issues from product design through to after-sales service.

THE PERSON: The right candidate must:
Have a first degree in a technical related discipline.
Have between three (3) to five (5) years working experience in the home appliances industry.
Have marketing experience, ideally in related categories.
Be a strong commercial thinker who has an eye for the market
Be proficient with numbers.
Possess efficient planning and execution skill as this is vital to the role.
Be prepared to work in a high pressure environment.
Be willing to travel extensively and engage with the market/sales teams.
Posses a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.
Please note that only short listed candidates would be contacted.

CLOSING DATE: 29 Apr 2011

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KIMBERLY RYAN JOB VACANCY, MONDAY 18, APRIL 2011

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

LOCATION: Lagos Type: Full time
JOB OPENING ID: 29
POSTING TITLE: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
LOCATION: Lagos
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain a friendly, tidy and professional front office for the organization at all times; managing visitors and enquiries from outside the organization
Manage the CEO’s appointment and meeting schedules
Assist the CEO in balancing both internal and external priorities
Receive and keep visitors log and inbound telephone calls
Receive, distribute and oversee all incoming and outbound communication including transferring calls to relevant staff and maintaining records of telephone calls
Manage incoming & outgoing mail, including courier service
Perform general clerical duties to include but not limited to: photocopying, faxing, mailing and filing www.nigerianbestforum.com
Ensure confidentiality of all documents passing through the CEO’s office
Register, report & follow up on routine IT problems
Basic filing & management of the office library
Assist the Operations Manager in ensuring the smooth running of the office and facilities

SKILL SET
Presentable appearance
Strong interpersonal skills; tactful and diplomatic
Strong oral and written skills
Good multi-tasking skills
Planning and prioritizing skills
Energetic and result oriented
Works well under pressure
Ability to work on their own
Attention to detail
Willingness to learn
Integrity
Respects and maintains confidentiality of information
Exhibits a helpful behaviour beyond strict job requirements

WORK EXPERIENCE: 3-4years
 
JOB TYPE: Full time

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JOB OFFER, BRUNEL, MONDAY 18, APRIL 2011

LOGISTICS CONTRACTS ENGINEER

JOB DESCRIPTION Carries out contracting process in accordance with Company rules.
• Ensures contracts in own domain are drafted in accordance with approved model contracts and contributes to periodic review of same.
• Act as highly visible communication focal point with specialist/dedicated clients group, operating as a ‘Duet’ with technical counterpart(s), to proactively facilitate effective relationships, contract planning and management.
• Establish contracting strategy with ‘Duet’ counterpart to serve & protect Company’s best commercial interest www.nigerianbestforum.com
• Actively follow relevant markets, gathering & using information received, & developing & maintaining market information systems to provide up-to-date details of both market conditions and contractors/suppliers.
• Monitor contractors’ performance, promoting & attending service quality meetings, recording results and participating in supplier relationship management & supplier performance management activities.
• Ensures that own contracts are created and managed in UNISUP and in CONTIKI.
• Ensures effective use of tools and systems (Ariba, NIPEX, REX+, CMS..) for optimum productivity.
• Participates (when requested) in negotiation, either for dispute resolution and claim settlement or for generating savings.
• Maintains a log of all savings generated for own contracts and obtains validation of such savings.
• Manages a network of Vendors and relationship with relevant Stakeholders such as NAPIMS, NCD, Department of Petroleum Resources, etc.
• Appropriates the Total Group initiatives such as Frame Agreements, e-procurement etc, to contracts in own domain.
• Carries out any other duties that may be assigned to him from time to time

ACCOUNTABILITIES
Ensures the establishment of suitable lists of potential bidders in accordance with vendor management policies and procedures to obtain good value for money.
• Ensures contracts are drafted in accordance with approved model thereby minimizing company’s exposure to risk.
• Contributes during negotiation either for dispute resolution and claim settlement or for generation of saving

JOB REQUIREMENTS
A degree in Engineering (BSc with minimum Second Class Honours).
• Up to 7 years experience in oil well construction activities of which 3 should be in contract administration.
• Demonstrable general knowledge and understanding of commercial, legal and insurance issues affecting the company in general.
• Good command of English language and excellent communication skills.
Nigerian Candidates Only.

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BRUNEL LATEST VACANCY, MONDAY 18, APRIL 2011

DESIGN ENGINEER- ELECTRICAL/INSTRUMENTATION

JOB DESCRIPTION ROLES (BASIC FUNCTION AND SCOPE)
• To ensure, through individual or the collective actions of others, that Oil and Gas production facilities designed for, or on behalf of MPN are functional, safe, reliable and in compliance with company approved standards and relevant industry practice.
• To ensure completeness and consistency of the design, the Electrical or Instrument Engineer will also be required to interface with other discipline engineers who are guiding or assessing the engineering contractor’s design effort, sometimes remotely, for their discipline.

RESPONSIBILITIES (DUTIES PERFORMED)
• Verification (at site) of existing facilities and existing drawings, including coordination of site surveys (for various engineering disciplines)
• Interface with Operations during design development
• Provide guidance during design development and subsequently review
- P&IDs for onshore and offshore facility upgrades,conceptual and detailed electrical and/or instrument designs, including both brown-and greenfield projects
- conceptual electrical and instrument design layouts of onshoreand offshore production and associated utility facilities www.nigerianbestforum.com
- equipment designs and packages (medium/low voltage switch gears, process control system and emergency shutdown systems, wellhead control Panels incl. instrument tubing, generator sets, lightning systems)
- electrical and instrument material selections, especially for hazardous areas
- preliminary and design basses (PDM, DBM) and participate in HAZOP and design reviews
• Interface with other discipline engineers during the development and subsequent review of engineering deliverables
• When required, serve as single-point contact with (Nigerian) engineering contractor(s) to coordinate interface on behalf of other company discipline engineers who may not be present on-site but reviewing deliverables remotely
• Assist project engineer in resolution of engineering issues
• Participate in Risk Assessment and Constructability reviews of engineering deliverables
• Support project engineer in developing project documents such as ITT Packages, Project Design Specifications,

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Science (or higher) Electrical / or Electrical and
Instrument Engineering (or equivalent degree)
Registered Engineer (preferred but nor required)
Technically competent in oil and gas production facility design
Good computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
Good working knowledge of relevant API, ASME, ANSI, TEMA, NFPA, NACE, UL, NEC, IEC, IEEE, NAMUR) national, international and US codes, standards and recommended practices
Experience as Lead Electrical or Lead Electrical & Insrument Engineer – 5 years or greater www.nigerianbestforum.com
Oil and gas production facility design experience – 12 years or greater
Offshore oil and gas production facility design experience – 6 years or greater
Design experience on Exxon and/or Mobil oil and gas production facilities – preferred but not required

OTHER
Fluent reading, writing and speaking English
Consensus builder with interpersonal skills and ability to work either independently or in a multi-discipline team
Good communication skills
Good coordination skills
Goal / results oriented

Opened to Nigerians Only

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EMPLOYMENT OFFERS, GROUP OF COMPANIES, MONDAY 18, APRIL 2011

Our organization, a group of companies in the Estate Surveying, Facility Management, Construction and Project management with a substantial share of the market wishes to fill the following vacant positions.

1. DEPUTY, MANAGING PARTNER
LOCATION: Abuja
Reporting to Manager Partner
Person: Outgoing, confident, self motivated personality, with a driver for achieving results
DUTIES:
Contribute to overall business growth, deputize for the Managing Partner in his absence, coordinate branch activities nationwaide, prepare monthly plans and implement strategy.
QUALIFICATION: BSC Est. mgt, ANVIS
EXPERIENCE: 8 – 10 years in similar capacity. Demonstrate ability in outlined duties
AGE: 35 – 40 years

2. AGM, OPERATIONS
LOCATION: Abuja
Reporting to the Managing Director
Person: a Goal getter with good logical, technical and communication skills. Expected to demonstrate good emotional intelligence capabilities
DUTIES:
Deputize for the Managing Director, coordinate new business plan and activities
QUALIFICATION: BSC in related field
EXPERIENCE: 3 – 5 experience in similar role
AGE: 32 – 38 years

3. MANAGING DIRECTOR
LOCATION: Abuja
Reporting to the Chairman
PERSON: Goal getter, organized and focused with good networking skills
DUTIES:
Drive and manage newly formed engineering outfit.
Prepare proposals and quotes for engineering jobs
QUALIFICATION: First Degree in Civil or Building Engineering with MBA or MSC in Construction Management www.nigerianbestforum.com
EXPERIENCE: 3 – 8 years experience in similar position
AGE: 35 – 40

4. MANAGER, FACILITIES
LOCATION: Abuja
Reporting to the Managing Director
PERSON: mature, quick thinker, friendly, organized, unflappable under pressure
DUTIES: Source for facilities management jobs prepares client reports; oversee FM Sites across the country
QUALIFICATION: Degree in Engineering, Est. Mgt., Quantity Surveying
EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 8 years experience on graduation and 3 years on similar job
AGE: 34 – 40 years

5. SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO CHAIRMAN
LOCATION: Abuja
Reporting to the Group Chairman
PERSON: Highly organized individual unflappable under pressure savvy with high emotional intelligence excellent knowledge of Microsoft office suite. Preferably female.
DUTIES: Follow through on Group Chairman’s detail
QUALIFICATION: First Degree in mass communication or Marketing

6. SNR. ESTATE SURVEYORS
LOCATION: Port-Harcourt and Lagos
Reporting to the Branch Manager
Person: Focused, result oriented with leadership qualities.
DUTIES: Carryout valuation jobs, secure lease/sale instructions
QUALIFICATION: BSC Estate Mgt

7. FACILITIES OFFICERS
LOCATION: Asaba, Umuahia, Awka, Port Harcourt and Enugu
Reporting to the Facility Manager
PERSON: Good Team Leader, unflappable under pressure with excellent communication skills
QUALIFICATION: First Degree in any Engineering field
EXPERIENCE: 3 – 5 experience in similar field
AGE: 28 – 34 years

8. BOOKKEEPERS LOCATION: Asaba, Awka, Umuahia
Reporting to the Facility Manager/GFC
PERSON: Organized, numerate
DUTIES: Keep record of accounts in necessary books, track accounts to verify payments, correlate same with invoices sent.
QUALIFICATION: OND. ATS
EXPERIENCE: 3 – 5 years in similar role
AGE: 30 – 35 years

9. SECRETARY/ ADMIN OFFICE
LOCATION: Abuja
Reporting to the MD
PERSON: Organized, excellent knowledge of Microsoft word suites
DUTIES: Make ready documents, proposal and presentations. Stock the office with necessary supplies, general admin duties.
QUALIFICATION: BSC Secretarial Admin or Business Admin
EXPERIENCE: 3 – 6 years
AGE: 26 – 30 years

Remuneration for all positions is attractive. We operate a performance based compensation system. www.nigerianbestforum.com

HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should respond with a statement of interest of not more than one page and a CV of not more than 2 pages in Microsoft word format to email address: gscompanyrecruit11@gmail.com within 14 

days of this advert.
Subject matter should be the position being applied for with the location indicated.
 
Note that only candidates that follow instructions given above shall be assessed and subsequently shortlisted for contact.

BANKING JOBS AT WEST AND CENTRAL AFRICA, MONDAY 18, APRIL 2011

VACANCIES
A medium sized Banking Institution with operations in West and Central Africa is seeking to recruit qualified professionals to fill the following positions in its Group Office.

1. GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR:
Reporting to the Group Board of Directors, the successful candidate is expected to provide clear leadership to position the group at the forefront of the industry and oversee strong operations to ensure service efficiency, quality and cost effective management of resources. www.nigerianbestforum.com

2. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Reporting to the Group Managing Director, the CFO will ensure that the group and subsidiary financial business is carried out in accordance with well formulated procedures and systems and overseeing the financial reporting, planning, data analysis and other financial responsibilities of all subsidiaries.

3. CHIEF RISK OFFICER
The Chief Officer will have the responsibility of developing the process for assessing, identifying, monitoring and reducing pertinent risks; coordinating the credit processes of the group and building a group credit programme aimed at improving the financial standing of the subsidiary banks and designing and implementing effective strategies that will result in increased deposits and intermediation for subsidiaries.

4. CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
The successful candidate is expected to provide necessary support to the group subsidiaries in the implementation of strategies for expanding customer deposits and generating strong international and money market operations.

5. CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
The group Chief Information Officer will be charged with deploying and managing technology to support the Groups business strategy as well as supervising and resolving all computer and communication activities in the group.

6. GROUP HEAD, HUMAN RESOURCES
Leading the HR team in delivering a human resources service, the successful candidate will be expected to develop, implement and review human capital management policies, strategies and systems for the entire group.

QUALIFICATION / EXPERIENCE
For position 1 to 4, candidates are expected to possess a first degree in Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or any other management science. In addition, candidates must possess an MBA or MSC in Accounting, Finance, Auditing or Business Management and professional qualifications in Accounting (ACA, ACCA, CPA or its equivalent). Professional qualifications in Banking will be an added advantage. www.nigerianbestforum.com
For position 5, a first degree in computer science, computer engineering or any relevant field. In addition, IT certificate such as CISA, CISSM is compulsory.
For position 6, candidates must possess BSC in Human Resources discipline plus professional qualifications in personnel management (CIPM, CIPD, SHRM etc)
For the GMD position, a minimum of fifteen (15) years cognate experience is required while all other positions shall require a minimum of twelve (12) years cognate experience with the last five at similar managerial position.

PERSONAL SKILLS
- Excellent interpersonal skills necessary for interactions with all stakeholders
- Strong personality with focus on achievement of business targets
- Posses strong analytical skills www.nigerianbestforum.com
- Sound IT knowledge
- Must be creative, innovative and result driven
- Candidates should not be more than 50 years of age

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested applicants should send their resume to bankgroup@yahoo.com within two (2) weeks of this publication.

Note: Only short listed applicants will be contacted
Kindly ensure that your e-mail address and telephone numbers are valid and active.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES, CURRENT, MONDAY 18, APRIL 2011

VACANCIES
THE COMPANY
A fast growing and forward looking indigenous company with Head Office in Lagos and sales officers throughout the country requires the services of the following professionals for immediate appointment .

GENERAL MANAGER
THE JOB
To manage the company’s of the arts packaging and printing division. The role will be responsible for production and delivery of light packaging and printing of telecoms and bank cards to meet the needs of individual customer. He/she will be responsible for profitability of the division and reports to the Managing Director/CEO.
QUALIFICATION
The job holder should have a minimum qualification of a University degree in any of the Engineering Sciences, Printing Technology or related sciences. Post Graduate degree will be an advantage. www.nigerianbestforum.com
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 10years in production management preferably in the printing industry with emphasis on telecoms and bank cards, 5 years of which should be at management level.
AGE: 35-45 years.

PRODUCTION MANAGERS/MAINTENANCE ENGINEERS (2)
THE JOB
Factory flow management in collaboration with the Admin/Maintenance Engineers and other Sectional Heads
QUALIFICATION
Minimum of a University degree in any of the Engineering Sciences, Printing Technology or related Sciences.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 8years preferably in the printing industry with emphasis on telecoms and bank cards, 5 years of which should be at managerial level
AGE: 30-40 years

HEAD. QUALITY ASSURANCE DEPARTMENT
THE JOB
To manage the quality assurance department. Sample/Cross checks products to determine whether they meet specifications and quality standards and ensure that corrective actions are taken whenever necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS
The job holder should have a minimum qualification of a university degree in Industrial Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 8years preferably in the printing industry with emphasis on telecoms and bank cards, 5 years of which should be at managerial level
AGE: 30-40 years

ACCOUNTANT
THE JOB
To manage the general accounting function and ensure that financial statements and reports are produced as necessary while Liaising with the external auditors and government regulatory authorities. www.nigerianbestforum.com
QUALIFICATION
The job holder should have a minimum qualification of University degree in Accounting or Business Administration or any combination of experience, education and training which will provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability required. A professional qualification in Accounting is essential.

EXPERIENCE
Minimum for 3-5 years preferably in the Printing and Packaging Industry with emphasis on telecoms and bank cards.
AGE: 30-40 years

CLOSING DATE: Not later than 25th April, 2011

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Send application and resume as an email to cycleextra@gmail.com

NOTE: Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

HOSPITALITY CRAFTS SCH. NEW OPENINGS, MONDAY 18, APRIL 2011

VACANCIES IN HOSPITALITY INSTITUTE
A new Hospitality Crafts school located in Lagos is in search of suitable persons for the following vacancies:
PRINCIPAL – The person will be responsible to the Broad of Trustees and ill have duties which includes pioneering work for a new school, budget preparation and control, daily administration of the schools, preparing students for recognized examinations for occupations in hospitality and tourism industry, maintaining staff/student discipline and decorum, representing the school at relevant public forum and developing good rap with employers in the industry. www.nigerianbestforum.com
QUALIFICATION: Applicant must have passion for education and development of the new generation for employment opportunities in the hospitality and tourism industry. Previous experience in the management of similar institutions will be an advantage. A minimum of BSC or HND (upper credit) in Hospitality & Tourism Management, with a combination or certificate in education plus 10 years experience in industry will be required. Membership of relevant professional association will be an advantage.

LECTURES – To tech theories and particles of core subjects in hospitality crofts at basic, intermediate and advance level:
Food & Beverages Preparation and Services
Food & Beverages Service
Housekeeping/Accommodation Service Front Office Reception Operations
QUALIFICATION: Teaching certifications plus minimum of BSC. Or HND in Hospitality & Tourism Management. With not less than 5 years industry and education sector experience.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT – To be responsible to the Principal for the operation of normal books of accounting records, banking transactions, administration of staff payroll and payments for public utilities.
QUALIFICATION: BSC or OND in Accounting with minimum of 5years relevant work experience. Applicant should be between 30-35years old

STORE KEEPER – To be responsible for control of stock of equipment, stationery, dry store, wet store and cold store, keeping records of goods received and issues, and assisting the Administrative Assistant Account in book keeping duties.

QUALIFICATION: OND in Business Management or a good WAEC, NECO, or GCE certificate with at least 5 years store keeping experience in good organization…Applicant must be at least 30years old and should be able to produce a surety.

KITCHEN TECHNICAL ASSISTANT – To assist the lecturers in Food & Beverage Kitchen practical work

QUALIFICATION: An experienced industry cook with City and Guilds Practical Cookery certificate or equivalent. Age between 35-45 years.
Remuneration for all the positions are as good as what obtains in the private industry sector. www.nigerianbestforum.com

TO APPLY
Applicants should write not later than 25th, April 2011 to: hospitality.academy@yahoo.com