KPMG Nigeria Newspaper Vacancy for Bureau Chief (Abuja)

KPMG Nigeria Newspaper Vacancy for Bureau Chief (Abuja)
The client is a newly established indigenous newspaper publishing company with head office in Lagos.
Incorporated under the laws of Federal Republic of Nigeria, the company also provides a wide range of other mass media services such as magazines, textbooks, trade books, and journals amongst others.
As part of efforts to commence operations, the Company seeks to recruit competent and suitably qualified professionals to fill the following position:
Job Title: Abuja Bureau Chief – ES00586
The successful candidate will have oversight responsibility for the Company’s operations in the Federal Capital Territory. He/she will direct and coordinate activities of reporters engaged in collecting, gathering and editing news sourced from/within Abuja and its environs, as well as transmitting such news to the home office.
Specifically, the candidate will:
- Direct the day-to-day operations of the
- Company and its various departments within the Federal Capital Territory direct the activities of field reporters assigned to the Federal Capital Territory and its environs
- Provide up-to-date news report on major happenings within the Federal CapitalTerritory
- Manage operational budget plans to ensure optimum efficiency and effective utilization of resources
- Lead the business development and marketing efforts and source for advert placement opportunities from both corporate/institutional clients and government agencies

Qualifications, experience and attributes
A good first degree, preferably in Communications, Journalism, English, or any related discipline from a reputable institution.
Minimum of ten (10 years relevant experience in media publishing, including the preparation of news releases, newsletters, and other informational material concerning programmes and activities. Demonstrable ability to create and coordinate community partnerships.
Proven experience in the management of departmental communications, strategic planning, community outreach and public relations programmes. Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders such as government agencies, the media, public interest groups and community organizations. Experience in business development and marketing.
Method of Application
To apply, please quote the reference number as the subject of your e-mail and send your current curriculum vitae (prepared as a word document, and saved with your full names), a statement of how you meet our selection criteria, and the names and contact details (including telephone and e-mail addresses) of three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achievements and abilities to us at recruitment@ng.kpmg.com not later than
17 December 2010.
All applications will be treated in confidence. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

KPMG Job Vacancy in Nigeria for Reporters

KPMG Job Vacancy in Nigeria for Reporters
Our client is a newly established indigenous newspaper publishing company with head office in Lagos. Incorporates under the laws of Federal Republic of Nigeria , the company also provides a wide rage of other media services such as magazines, textbooks, trade books, journals, amongst others
As part of efforts to commence operations, the company seeks to recruit competent and suitably qualified professionals to fill following positions
REPORTERS – Ref: ES00585
The successful candidates will have responsible for collecting and analysing information about newsworthy events for publication. They will also report on local events, business news and other current happenings in their assigned area that need to be covered. Specifically, the candidates will
Gather and verify information through interviews, observation and research
Source news stories and evaluate leads/tips to develop a story or an idea
Prepare news materials in a timely fashion for publication
Track events and key happenings in order to provide up-to-date news report in assigned fields
Maintain significant contracts and information sources to ensure access to topical news and events

QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES
A good first degree or its equivalent in communication, journalism or English Language, or any related media hose
Minimum of five( 5) years experience as a reporter for a reputable media house
Membership of relevant professional bodies will be an added advantage
Demonstrated ability to collect information and generate news
Experience in conducting research, maintain knowledge base and developing stories at short notice or report breaking news stories
Ability to communicate clearly and deal effectively
TO APPLY
Please quote the reference number as the subject of your e-mail and send your current curriculum vitae (prepared as a word document, and saved with your full names), a statement of how you meet our selection criteria, and the names and contact details (including telephone and email addresses) of three referees who are knowledgeable  about your professional achievements and abilities to us at recruitment@ng.kpmg.com
not later than 17 December 2010
All applications will be treated in confidence. Only shortlisted candidates Will be contacted.

Nutrition Program Manager (Northern Nigeria) NGO Vacancy in Action Against Hunger – Damaturu

Nutrition Program Manager (Northern Nigeria) NGO Vacancy in Action Against Hunger – Damaturu
Action Against Hunger-USA
Closing date: 31 Dec 2010
Location: Nigeria – Damaturu
Job Objectives:
Objective 1: Overall planning and assessment for start up of the nutrition activities in Northern Nigeria

• Establish strong relation with SMOH and Local Government for identification of LGAs where CMAM support is to take place.
• Sensitize main stakeholders on CMAM and need for support and commitment for long term access to life saving activities for children; at this stage the overall entry/exit strategy can be shared emphasizing the vital role of the stakeholders to make this happen.
• Identify 2-3 LGAs where stakeholders are willing and motivated to integrate CMAM into the health system.
• Work closely with LGA authorities in identification of wards and CMAM network to be established in the identified LGAs.
• Assess the needs of identified locations with local authorities and health personnel (HR, material/training needs, rehabilitation, etc.)
• Define overall CMAM implementation plan in collaboration with LGA/Ward personnel and with participation of Community PM to ensure the full package is planned.
• Plan, develop and conduct trainings and start up according to final implementation plan and in line with national protocols.

Objective 2: General management of the nutrition activities in Northern Nigeria
Treatment:

• Ensure the support and the supervision by ACF of CMAM integration activities in area of intervention. The program includes therapeutic units within the hospitals and Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities.
• Provide technical support to the hospital staff in the ITC and to the health facilities staffs for the running of the OTC activities.
• Provide formal training session to health facility and/or SMOH/LGA staff on the management of acute malnutrition whenever necessary, including refresher training.
• Provide provision equipment, and drugs as necessary for start up.
• Ensure communication and coordination between the OTC, the ITC, and community mobilization in the frame of a CMAM approach.

Community approach:

• Work closely with Community PM in ensuring community mobilization activities that select and train community volunteers in the detection and referral of malnutrition in the area of intervention.
• Integrate technical support to be provided to the community volunteers once the Community PM has completed his/her 4-month support to the program.
• Follow-up on development of community awareness strategy with Community PM.
• Once the launching phase for Community Mobilization is finalized, ensure appropriate integration of activities into regular CMAM follow-up package.

Capacity Building:

• Conducts formal training session for SMOH/LGA nutrition focal persons/technical team and health facilities staff in area of intervention and for NGO partners (upon request) in all aspects of the management of acute malnutrition
• Ensures support to the SMOH/LGA PHC office staff in supervision of the nutrition programs, reporting, management of orders and supplies.
• Ensures that on the job training is delivered adequately with quality coaching and mentoring skills of nutrition team.

Monitoring:

• Ensure close follow-up of reporting and program performance rates together with SMOH/LGA nutrition focal persons.
• Provide training on overall management of monitoring of nutritional activities.
• Plan and conduct Semi Quantitative Evaluation and Assessment of Coverage (SQUEAC) surveys with SMOH/LGAs in each LGA where ACF supports CMAM integration.

Objective 3: Coordination

• Ensures at least weekly communication with the Tech Co for program update
• Follows up program budget with the administration department and prepares monthly cash forecasts
• Ensures timely 3-months logistics order in respect with the procedures and follows up the supplies and orders with the logistics department.
• Coordinates on a regular basis with the other technical departments of ACF
• Coordinates with the health and nutrition authorities at state and LGA level. At least one meeting should be ensured per month with the SMOH, and any time necessary.
• Participates to the monthly nutrition cluster meeting at district level.
• Coordinates with the other nutritional NGOs, UNICEF, Health System Strengthening Programs, NPHCDA and other stakeholders at state/regional level. Calls for specific meeting when necessary.
• Keep update on the evolution of the health and nutrition situation in Northern Nigeria, and on the evolution of the humanitarian responses in the areas.
• Prepares and implements ad hoc assessments when necessary.

Objective 4: Management of Human resources

• Recruits and trains program staff with the support of the Head of Base for the running of the nutrition activities.
• Proposes training to the nutrition staff whenever necessary and relevant and coach/training ACF staff
• Manages the program staff in order to ensure the smooth running of nutrition programs, in respect with all HR procedures.
• Ensures at least two evaluations per year for each staff of the nutrition department.
• In collaboration with the HR department, ensures the support to the field teams for all matters concerning human resources for the nutrition department.
• Proposes adjustments in the organization for the nutrition department in Karamoja according to the needs

Objective 5: Supply Pipeline

• Oversees the partnership with the organizations in charge of the supplies (drugs and therapeutic feeding supplies from UNICEF), facilitate timely renewal of the MoU’s between SMOH and these partners and timely orders of products. Coordinates with the logistics department/SMOH/LGA for the management of therapeutic feeding supplies from UNICEF
• Ensures regular communication with the logistics department for local, national orders, and international orders and timely logistics orders submitted to the logistics department. A detailed procurement plan is to be defined prior to implementation of activities to prevent small and numerous logistics’ orders.

Objective 6: Reporting

• Is responsible for the elaboration, in partnership with the Tech Co, of the nutrition program donor reports (proposal, quarterly, final reports), with respect of the formats and deadlines.
• Prepares monthly activity reports with a qualitative look at the programs (sent to Tech Co). Internal reports should include the activity progress report in respect with the mission format. Monthly reports should also integrate all indicators to be reported to donors.
• Finalizes the monthly activities reports presented to the medical authorities (SMOH/LGA) and ensures validation by the Tech Co before dissemination.
• Validates all documents and reports in collaboration with Tech Co before dissemination to partners, including supplies orders ad hoc assessment reports, etc.

Objective 7: Representation

• Represents ACF programs in nutrition/health coordination meetings in Northern Nigeria. The Nutrition PM should be known by all the main actors at state and regional level (MoH, UNICEF, NGOs) even when there is no direct partnership with them. The definition of the main actors to communicate with will be done with the Head of Base and Tech Co.
• Represents ACF nutrition programs when and if necessary vis-a-vis donors during their field visits. Such representation will be discussed the CD whenever necessary and with the Tech Co and Head of Base.

Qualifications:
Education / Specific Degrees / Special Skills :

• Necessary experience of CMAM nutrition programs at Program Manager level or above.
• Experience with working in integrating CMAM into local health systems
• Strong capacity building and training skills.
• Strong capacity for relations with state and local stakeholders.
• Minimum Bachelor in medical sciences Masters Degree considered.
• Significant experience in recovery and development project management.
• Excellent human resource management skills.
• Advanced knowledge of donors’ guidelines/procedures in humanitarian and recovery settings.
• Experienced in working with private funding and foundations.
• Excellent organizational, leadership and motivation/training skills.
• Must be disciplined and able to work autonomously and arrive at decisions and conclusions with minimal guidance.
• The person must be able to set own deadlines and meet them consistently.
• Fluent in English (professional English required); Knowledge of Hausa a plus.

Humanitarian field experience requested: YES
How to apply
Please apply online at :
http://www.actionagainsthunger.org/get-involved/jobs/field/nutrition-program-manager-northern-nigeria
Reference Code: RW_8BQLT3-73
Closing Date: Friday, 31 December 2010

Jobs in Nigeria: PZ Cussons Vacancy for Merchandising Manager (Lagos)

Jobs in Nigeria: PZ Cussons Vacancy for Merchandising Manager (Lagos)
MERCHANDISING MANAGER
ALL BUSINESS UNITS – LAGOS
THE ROLE:  MERCHANDISING MANAGER
The successful candidate is required to:
Develop merchandising priorities (POS, visibility) by channel ,by cycle and by quarter.
Develop internal and external layouts (planograms) by channel.
Create a POS materials catalogue and management  systems for storage , ordering and compliance.
Manage the POS budget  and evaluate the impact of  POS to maximise ROI.
Develop POS materials for key initiatives and negotiate best possible sources and terms.
Develop merchandising tracking mechanisms to measure effectiveness on shelf.
Conduct merchandiser recruitment, training and management including detailed journey planning and assessment.

THE PERSON:
The successful candidate must:
Possess a University degree with a minimum of eight to ten (8–10) years work experience in an FMCG organisation.
Have good track records on previous roles.
Possess the ability to sell wining ideas to cross functional colleagues on opportunities for brilliant market execution.
Be a computer expert especially in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Be thorough, accurate, giving attention to detail in all aspects of work.
Show excellent interpersonal relations skills.
Posses a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE, ONENESS.
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
CLICK LINK TO APPLY
http://www.pzcussons.com/pzc/working/pzinigeria/vacancies/
CLOSING DATE: 10 Dec 2010