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Thursday, March 31, 2011

Over 15 Positions at Phillips Consulting

Phillips Consulting  Limited – Our Client, a leading multinational financial services organization entering Nigeria is seeking to recruit qualified professionals to fill the following positions:

EXCO level positions

1.    Ref: Ex001 Chief Operating Officer

Reporting to the CEO, this role is accountable for ensuring operations, including Client Services and the Administration  back office, functions optimally. This role is also accountable for the smooth operation of the IT infrastructure.

Duties and Responsibilities

Takes overall accountability for the operation of the unit including, but not limited to, the following:
  • Client servicing operating model, back office operations and the IT landscape
  • Accountable for the business plan
  • Integrates delivery and metrics across the people, process, finance and customer dimensions of the business
  • Ensures that a comprehensive information management strategy is in place
  • Ensures effective resourcing of department  and constant service delivery
Job Qualifications and Experience
  • A first degree in Computer Science or any other science related course from a reputable university
  • A relevant post graduate degree or professional qualification
  • 10 years experience in insurance administration .

2.    Ref: Ex002 Marketing Manager 

Reporting to the CEO, this role manages marketing unit, develops and ensures implementation of a marketing strategy as well as brand and internal communication.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Provides detailed input and assists in the compilation of Company strategy
  • Takes accountability for overall marketing strategy in the country
  • Develops and communicates clear and executable marketing business plans
  • Ensures that marketing strategy/business plan and targets are aligned with overall business strategy
  • Oversees implementation of all internal and external communication plans
  • Direct all aspect of brand management and marketing communications
Qualifications and Experience
  • A first degree from a reputable university
  • Must have an MBA or professional qualification in marketing
  • 10 years of relevant experience required.

3.    Ref: Ex 003 HR Manager

Reporting to the CEO, this position is accountable for development and execution of HR strategy in the country.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Accountable for the full HR function of the country
  • Delivers HR capability across the business
  • Identifies HR issues and needs within the business
  • Provides input to Country executive committee, as well as to Central HR regarding HR issues and needs of the business
  • Aligns HR strategy to the Country business strategy and evolve a performance driven culture
Qualifications and Experience
  • A first degree from a reputable University
  • Must be CIPM or CIPD certified or have a post graduate degree in HR
  • 10 years HR experience and 2-3years at managerial level

4.    Ref: Ex004 Chief Risk Officer

Reporting to the CEO, this role is accountable for providing a combination of Company Secretarial and risk Management functions.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Develops relevant compliance policies and procedures
  • Implements a compliance management monitoring plan
  • Communicate regularly with regulators on new development
  • Provides expert legal advice on company legal matter
  • Provide services related to company legal matters
Qualifications and Experience
  • A first degree in Law from a reputable university
  • 10 years experience in the fields of company secretarial or risk management
  • 3 years experience at the managerial level
CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR EXECUTIVE POSITIONS

Middle Management Positions

1.    Ref: Mid001 Senior IT Support Specialist

Reporting to the Chief Technical Officer, this role is accountable for supporting the smooth running of the production applications and infrastructure.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Supports operating systems and infrastructure, as well as supporting the development and running of Production applications
  • Works closely with business, clients, suppliers and IT stakeholders to ensure a continuous, stable and efficient environment
  • Provides constant first line standby / support for the Production environments
  • Creates temporary fixes within systems to achieve Service Level Agreements
  • Advises and consults on country development projects
Qualifications and Experience
  • A degree in computer science
  • 6years relevant experience in providing technical support

2.    Ref: Mid002 Senior Team Leader (Client Services and Administration )

Reporting to the Chief Technical Officer of the organisation, this role is accountable for managing all administrative  processes through a team in order to maximize productivity.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manages daily operational (client service and or administrative ) delivery within specific functional area through a team of administrators
  • Delivers, maintains and enhances service / work standards and work quality
  • Manages an operational budget
  • Manages the service delivery to clients

Qualifications and Experience
  • A first degree from a reputable institution
  • 6 years experience required

3.    Ref: Mid003 Senior Financial and Product Accountant

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this role is focused on the following: execution of the business plan and for governance and compliance at an operational level, preparation of management reports, provision and interpretation of financial data and predictive results, implementation of accounting processes, systems and controls for a product and is responsible for product profitability analysis.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Generates internal and external management reports
  • Develops, reports on and interprets cost drivers, KPIs and benchmarks
  • Provides commentary on financial results and implications and advises on corrective action to be taken
  • Interacts with business unit line managers on financial outcomes, expense trends, etc.
  • Provides financial assistance and training to line managers
Qualifications and Experience
  • A first degree in Accounting
  • Must be ICAN or ACCA certified
  • 6 years relevant experience

4.    Ref: Mid004 Senior Administration  Specialist

Reporting to the Head of Sales and Distribution, this role utilises expert knowledge in the specific fields of administration  / product / process to resolve technical and complex problems, usually in support of administrative  queries/issues.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Acts as a point of escalation for matters with higher level of complexity than those handled by administrative  staff
  • Acts as a consultant w.r.t decision making of operational and or tactical importance
  • Could act as an expert resource on major projects or could be accountable for the delivery of projects within the company
  • May act as a coach for Specialist staff
  • Could be accountable for major administration  processes and the project management thereof (usually with an extended timeline in excess of a month)

Qualifications and Experience

  • A first degree from a reputable institution
  • 6 years experience required

5.    Ref: Mid005 Senior Broker Consultant X 2

Reporting to the Head of Sales and Distribution, this role forms the integral link between the company and brokers and manages assigned brokers.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Markets services and products to brokers or clients
  • Markets value proposition
  • Develops and finds new business
  • Builds relationships with brokers
  • Support brokers from a product and technical perspective

Qualifications and Experience

  • A degree from a reputable university
  • A post graduate degree or professional qualification will be an added advantage
  • 6 years relevant experience

6.    Ref: Mid006 Senior HR Specialist

Reporting to the HR Manager, this role is accountable for functioning as a subject matter expert in the field of payroll administration  and other HR Administration .
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Maintain staff information systems to ensure that the organization has accurate and up-to-date pay and benefits data relating to all staff
  • Assist in the administration  of all personnel policies and procedures
  • Maintain regular contact with managers to establish their recruitment needs and carry out all necessary procedures to meet those needs
  • Monitor and apply personnel policies and procedures as directed by the HR manager
  • Analyze job requirements and prepare job descriptions and person specifications for recruitment, job evaluation and other purposes.
  • Resolves technical and complex problems, especially in support of HR administrative  queries/issues
Qualifications and Experience
  • A first degree from a reputable university
  • 4 years HR and payroll experience

CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR MIDDLE MANAGEMENT POSITIONS

Clerical / Administrative  Positions

1.    Ref: Ad001 Administrator x 3

Reporting to the Sales Support Manager or Scheme Manager, this role is accountable for providing immediate response to administrative  requirements in accordance with SLA parameters, in a processing environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Follows standardised processes and provides administrative  support in line with normal business functioning
  • Delivers on daily production standards and adheres to service and quality standards
  • Provides an indirect service to customers and intermediaries
  • Responds to immediate requirements within procedure
  • Uses standard administrative  techniques to co ordinate own work

Qualifications and Experience

  • A first degree from a reputable university
  • 3 years relevant experience

2.    Ref: Ad002 Accounts Administrator x 2

Reporting to the Accounts Manager, this role is responsible for day-to-day transaction processing.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Responsible for generating and processing transactions
  • Handles general accounts queries
  • Checks the amounts to be paid and received by a business unit
  • Arranges payment of bills and accounts
  • Keeps records of financial transactions
Qualifications and Experience
  • A degree in Accounting
  • 3 years relevant experience

3.    Ref: Ad003 Executive PA

Reporting to the CEO, this role provides PA support to the senior Manager or senior managers.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • In general accountable for the PA support to managers at executive level
  • Could be accountable for the management of one or more staff members
  • Accountable for the coordination of other PA’s deliveries in the BU
  • Strong focus on dealing with escalated queries from clients, customers and other stakeholders (with potential for brand damage)
  • Often accountable for the resolution of escalations without the involvement of the senior manager
Qualifications and Experience
  • A degree in Secretarial / Admin
  • At least 3years PA exp
  • Strong skills with the MS Office suite
CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AND CLERICAL POSITIONS

Field Service Rep (Graduate vacancy) : General Electric

General Electric is a diversified technology, media and financial services company, dedicated to creating products that make life better. From aircraft engines and power generation to financial services, medical imaging, television programming and oil and gas. GE operates in more than 100 countries and employs over 300,000 people worldwide
GE Energy is one of the world’s leading suppliers of technology to the energy industry. Providing a comprehensive range of solutions for oil and gas, traditional and renewable power generation and energy management we are uniquely prepared to fulfill world demand for reliable, efficient energy.

Position Title:     Field Services Rep- Nigeria

Job Number: 1327371
Career Level:     Entry-Level
Function Segment:     Field Services
Location: Nigeria
Relocation Assistance:    Yes
Role Summary/Purpose:
The successful candidate will be responsible for Identifying target customers and driving Business awareness within the region
Essential Responsibilities
  • Develop working relationships with key individuals within the customers organizations to build trust and understanding and to be able to establish / anticipate the customers requirements
  • Communicate customer requirements into the organization and ensure bidding & order processing is activated and followed through to a timely conclusion
  • Provide customers with technical direction and support on GE Packaged products or other non-GE products, including hands on maintenance / operation and repair of these products
  • Complete standard service reports, invoicing packages, and other administrative requirements.
  • Drive customer satisfaction through commitment to quality
  • Monitor site safety during project execution
Qualifications/Requirements:
  • Technical/University degree
  • Solid understanding of Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Operation & Controlling Parameters
  • Understanding of Commercial discussions
  • Technical competence in reading and interpreting electrical/mechanical flow and instrument diagrams; dial & laser alignment and thermal growth equipment
  • Extensive travel to and from projects and various field assignments will be required
Desired Characteristics
Additional working knowledge of the following:
  • Electrical circuitry, both AC & DC.
  • Experience with high voltage controls, protective systems and calibration of IO devices desired. Specifically, Woodward Governor Controls, Bailey Controls, GE Fanuc, GE Mark III, IV, V or VI.
  • Previous experience with controls programming
  • Previous experience working on GE LM equipment

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should: 
Click here to apply online

Short Service Zonal Enlistment Results : Nigerian Airforce Recruitment 2011

The Nigerian Airforce Zonal Enlistment Exercises has been scheduled to hold in various zones across the country
For Airmen/Airwomen
The Zonal Recruitment Exercise will hold from 20-26 April 2011
For Direct Short Service Course (DSSC) :
Zonal Enlistment Exercise will hold from 23-30 March 2011
CLICK HERE TO VIEW LIST OF SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES FOR THE ZONAL ENLISTMENT EXERCISE 2011
More details at the Nigerian Airforce Website: http://careers.nigerianairforce.gov.ng/
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2011 Fresh Graduate Trainee Recruitment - Nestle Nigeria

Nestle Nigeria Plc Fresh Graduate Trainee Recruitment Program 2011 by Dragnet
Nestle Nigeria Plc is  part of the Nestle Group, the world’s leading Food, Nutrition, Health and Wellness Company renowned for its high quality products.
Nestlé Nigeria a leader in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector is recruiting for Graduate Trainees Program 2011.
Job Position:    Graduate Trainees Job Reference:     GRADTR09/01
Job Responsibilitiess
  • Provides professional support to immediate supervisor as per designated role.
  • Undergoes on the job training before assuming a functional role in the relevant department.
Profile
  • BSc degree or HND in any of these disciplines (Minimum of Second Class Lower or Lower Credit Grade) – Food Science & Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial & Production Engineering, Social Sciences, Business Related Disciplines.
  • Highly result focused and goal driven.
  • Excellent team spirit and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent ability to use initiative and work with minimum supervision.
  • High level of Curiosity with a global mindset.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent Computer skills – Ms Word, Ms Excel, Ms Power Point.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Phillips Consulting Vacancies (over 15 positions)

Phillips Consulting  Limited – Our Client, a leading multinational financial services organization entering Nigeria is seeking to recruit qualified professionals to fill the following positions:

EXCO level positions

1.    Ref: Ex001 Chief Operating Officer

Reporting to the CEO, this role is accountable for ensuring operations, including Client Services and the Administration  back office, functions optimally. This role is also accountable for the smooth operation of the IT infrastructure.

Duties and Responsibilities

Takes overall accountability for the operation of the unit including, but not limited to, the following:
  • Client servicing operating model, back office operations and the IT landscape
  • Accountable for the business plan
  • Integrates delivery and metrics across the people, process, finance and customer dimensions of the business
  • Ensures that a comprehensive information management strategy is in place
  • Ensures effective resourcing of department  and constant service delivery
Job Qualifications and Experience
  • A first degree in Computer Science or any other science related course from a reputable university
  • A relevant post graduate  degree or professional qualification
  • 10 years experience in insurance administration .

2.    Ref: Ex002 Marketing Manager 

Reporting to the CEO, this role manages marketing unit, develops and ensures implementation of a marketing strategy as well as brand and internal communication.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Provides detailed input and assists in the compilation of Company strategy
  • Takes accountability for overall marketing strategy in the country
  • Develops and communicates clear and executable marketing business plans
  • Ensures that marketing strategy/business plan and targets are aligned with overall business strategy
  • Oversees implementation of all internal and external communication plans
  • Direct all aspect of brand management and marketing communications
Qualifications and Experience
  • A first degree from a reputable university
  • Must have an MBA or professional qualification in marketing
  • 10 years of relevant experience required.

3.    Ref: Ex 003 HR Manager

Reporting to the CEO, this position is accountable for development and execution of HR strategy in the country.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Accountable for the full HR function of the country
  • Delivers HR capability across the business
  • Identifies HR issues and needs within the business
  • Provides input to Country executive committee, as well as to Central HR regarding HR issues and needs of the business
  • Aligns HR strategy to the Country business strategy and evolve a performance driven culture
Qualifications and Experience
  • A first degree from a reputable University
  • Must be CIPM or CIPD certified or have a post graduate  degree in HR
  • 10 years HR experience and 2-3years at managerial level

4.    Ref: Ex004 Chief Risk Officer

Reporting to the CEO, this role is accountable for providing a combination of Company Secretarial and risk Management functions.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Develops relevant compliance policies and procedures
  • Implements a compliance management monitoring plan
  • Communicate regularly with regulators on new development
  • Provides expert legal advice on company legal matter
  • Provide services related to company legal matters
Qualifications and Experience
  • A first degree in Law from a reputable university
  • 10 years experience in the fields of company secretarial or risk management
  • 3 years experience at the managerial level
CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR EXECUTIVE POSITIONS

Middle Management Positions

1.    Ref: Mid001 Senior IT Support Specialist

Reporting to the Chief Technical Officer, this role is accountable for supporting the smooth running of the production applications and infrastructure.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Supports operating systems and infrastructure, as well as supporting the development and running of Production applications
  • Works closely with business, clients, suppliers and IT stakeholders to ensure a continuous, stable and efficient environment
  • Provides constant first line standby / support for the Production environments
  • Creates temporary fixes within systems to achieve Service Level Agreements
  • Advises and consults on country development projects
Qualifications and Experience
  • A degree in computer science
  • 6years relevant experience in providing technical support

2.    Ref: Mid002 Senior Team Leader (Client Services and Administration )

Reporting to the Chief Technical Officer of the organisation, this role is accountable for managing all administrative  processes through a team in order to maximize productivity.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manages daily operational (client service and or administrative ) delivery within specific functional area through a team of administrators
  • Delivers, maintains and enhances service / work standards and work quality
  • Manages an operational budget
  • Manages the service delivery to clients

Qualifications and Experience
  • A first degree from a reputable institution
  • 6 years experience required

3.    Ref: Mid003 Senior Financial and Product Accountant

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this role is focused on the following: execution of the business plan and for governance and compliance at an operational level, preparation of management reports, provision and interpretation of financial data and predictive results, implementation of accounting processes, systems and controls for a product and is responsible for product profitability analysis.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Generates internal and external management reports
  • Develops, reports on and interprets cost drivers, KPIs and benchmarks
  • Provides commentary on financial results and implications and advises on corrective action to be taken
  • Interacts with business unit line managers on financial outcomes, expense trends, etc.
  • Provides financial assistance and training to line managers
Qualifications and Experience
  • A first degree in Accounting
  • Must be ICAN or ACCA certified
  • 6 years relevant experience

4.    Ref: Mid004 Senior Administration  Specialist

Reporting to the Head of Sales and Distribution, this role utilises expert knowledge in the specific fields of administration  / product / process to resolve technical and complex problems, usually in support of administrative  queries/issues.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Acts as a point of escalation for matters with higher level of complexity than those handled by administrative  staff
  • Acts as a consultant w.r.t decision making of operational and or tactical importance
  • Could act as an expert resource on major projects or could be accountable for the delivery of projects within the company
  • May act as a coach for Specialist staff
  • Could be accountable for major administration  processes and the project management thereof (usually with an extended timeline in excess of a month)

Qualifications and Experience

  • A first degree from a reputable institution
  • 6 years experience required

5.    Ref: Mid005 Senior Broker Consultant X 2

Reporting to the Head of Sales and Distribution, this role forms the integral link between the company and brokers and manages assigned brokers.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Markets services and products to brokers or clients
  • Markets value proposition
  • Develops and finds new business
  • Builds relationships with brokers
  • Support brokers from a product and technical perspective

Qualifications and Experience

  • A degree from a reputable university
  • A post graduate  degree or professional qualification will be an added advantage
  • 6 years relevant experience

6.    Ref: Mid006 Senior HR Specialist

Reporting to the HR Manager, this role is accountable for functioning as a subject matter expert in the field of payroll administration  and other HR Administration .
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Maintain staff information systems to ensure that the organization has accurate and up-to-date pay and benefits data relating to all staff
  • Assist in the administration  of all personnel policies and procedures
  • Maintain regular contact with managers to establish their recruitment needs and carry out all necessary procedures to meet those needs
  • Monitor and apply personnel policies and procedures as directed by the HR manager
  • Analyze job requirements and prepare job descriptions and person specifications for recruitment, job evaluation and other purposes.
  • Resolves technical and complex problems, especially in support of HR administrative  queries/issues
Qualifications and Experience
  • A first degree from a reputable university
  • 4 years HR and payroll experience

CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR MIDDLE MANAGEMENT POSITIONS

Clerical / Administrative  Positions

1.    Ref: Ad001 Administrator x 3

Reporting to the Sales Support Manager or Scheme Manager, this role is accountable for providing immediate response to administrative  requirements in accordance with SLA parameters, in a processing environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Follows standardised processes and provides administrative  support in line with normal business functioning
  • Delivers on daily production standards and adheres to service and quality standards
  • Provides an indirect service to customers and intermediaries
  • Responds to immediate requirements within procedure
  • Uses standard administrative  techniques to co ordinate own work

Qualifications and Experience

  • A first degree from a reputable university
  • 3 years relevant experience

2.    Ref: Ad002 Accounts Administrator x 2

Reporting to the Accounts Manager, this role is responsible for day-to-day transaction processing.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Responsible for generating and processing transactions
  • Handles general accounts queries
  • Checks the amounts to be paid and received by a business unit
  • Arranges payment of bills and accounts
  • Keeps records of financial transactions
Qualifications and Experience
  • A degree in Accounting
  • 3 years relevant experience

3.    Ref: Ad003 Executive PA

Reporting to the CEO, this role provides PA support to the senior Manager or senior managers.



Duties and Responsibilities
  • In general accountable for the PA support to managers at executive level
  • Could be accountable for the management of one or more staff members
  • Accountable for the coordination of other PA’s deliveries in the BU
  • Strong focus on dealing with escalated queries from clients, customers and other stakeholders (with potential for brand damage)
  • Often accountable for the resolution of escalations without the involvement of the senior manager
Qualifications and Experience
  • A degree in Secretarial / Admin
  • At least 3years PA exp
  • Strong skills with the MS Office suite
CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AND CLERICAL POSITIONS

Lenovo Vacancy for Sales Representative (Nigeria)

Lenovo Jobs Vacancy for Sales Representative  in Nigeria – Lagos
Job ID #: 7473
Position Title: Sales Representative  in Nigeria
Location: Lagos
Education Required: Bachelors Degree
Experience Required: 3 – 5 Years
About Lenovo
A Worldwide Leader in Technology. Lenovo is an innovative, international IT company formed as a result of the acquisition by the Lenovo Group of the IBMPersonal Computing Division.
Lenovo creates and builds exceptionally engineered personal technology, but we are much more than a tech company. We are defining a new way of doing things as a next generation global company.  That means we are years ahead of the game in terms of understanding what it will take to win 5, 10 years from now.
Formed by Lenovo Group’s acquisition of the former IBM Personal ComputingDivision, Lenovo builds on its dominant position in China to grow globally.  Theexpansion from East to West – such as by introducing our newest products in China and then spreading across the globe – is is a new way of viewing the world, one we believe will be the way of the future.
That focus on the future is based on a strong history of success that is driving results today. Long the leader in China, Lenovo is growing rapidly and winningmarket share in all parts of the world.  This balanced growth is what has made Lenovo the fastest growing major PC company and enabled us to consistently grow faster than the market.
Role Description:
• Taking complete sales responsibility both from an operational and strategic perspective and focussing on business development
• Developing and managing relationships with major local and international accounts and partners
• Defines and Reviews Key Performance Indicators to ensure the achievements
• Instilling rigour and discipline around account planning and account management
Key Interactions:
• Sales
• Customers, Business Partners & Affiliated Partners
• Product Management & Marketing
As a global leader in the PC market we develop, manufacture and market cutting-edge, reliable, high-quality PC products and value-added professional services that provide customers around the world with smarter ways to be productive and competitive.
As part of the growing Team of the EMAT (Eastern Europe, Middle East, Africa & Turkey) Region we are now looking to further expand our sales force.
Position Requirements
The person will have a minimum of 3-5 years sales experience within the technology hardware industry, with some exposure to high volume sales. In addition, the successful candidate will have demonstrated the ability to:
• At least three to five years proven track record of high tech. product sales management experience
• Depth and breadth of understanding of IT systems,  IT industry players and local market
• Exposure to sales forecasting, self-management, team working and time management in a complex matrix environment
• The ability to formulate, negotiate and close large and complex deals at a high level across multiple industry sectors
• Ability to join effective “virtual” teams and drive results through others in acomplex cross-functional organization required.  Strong negotiation and influencing skills required, as well as an ability to interact effectively with high level decision makers/executives
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of business customers, Partner Channel & the PC industry preferred
• Entrepreneurial self starter; excels at superior unsupervised execution
• Fluency in Business English is a requirement




Personality:
The role requires an individual with the gravitas and charisma to work in a multi-functional sales team and who has the ability to be both operational and strategic in their approach to sales management.  The chance to participate in building a truly strong competitive brand within the Enterprise space requires:
• Highly motivated and result oriented
• Ability to work independently
• Take initiative
• Good Team player
• Excellent communication skills
• Fluency in Business English is a requirement
Click here for details and application

TechnoServe Nigeria Vacancies 2011 (3 positions)

TechnoServe is an international nonprofit development organization founded in 1968 to help entrepreneurial men and women in poor areas of the developing world to build businesses that create jobs, income and economic opportunity for their families, their communities and their countries.
1.) Program Managers (Senoir & Junior)
Job Qualifications:
5-10 years of proven private sector strategy and management experience, including in several of the following areas – business development, consulting, training, financial analysis, marketing, business and funding proposal writing. B.S. or BA degree in business administration , economics, marketing or related discipline, MBA preferred
Entrepreneurial skills
Excellent client management skills.
Nigerian country experience and networks
Proven ability to motivate and encourage teams.
Proven program management skills including ability to develop team charters, workplans, and targets and manage against them
Agribusiness experience preferred
Job Responsibilities:
Refine and implement TechnoServe’s strategy for creating jobs and income in Nigeria
Develop, lead and manage programs, including building client business portfolio, ensuring quality control and cost-effectiveness and developing and managing knowledge
Manage and motivate expert consultants, employees and volunteers. Develop and manage program budgets
Represent TechnoServe on relevant advisory bodies
Provide hands-on support to TechnoServe clients in order to grow their businesses and maximize impact on the poor
Identify and secure additional donor funding for TechnoServe programs
2.) Crop/Value Chain Experts
Job Qualifications:
At least 1 0 years experience in agribusiness ideally in one of the following crops: aquaculture, cassava, rice, sorghum, cowpea, maize sesame
At least 5 years experience in the private sector
B.Sc. in agriculture, Master’s degree preferred. Strong field-based experience working with agricultural producers or processors in Nigeria
Proven track record of recommending technical solutions to private agriculture clients
Job Responsibilities:
Reach out to local stakeholders (farmers, producer associations, large corporations, government ministries, parastatals, regulatory bodies, etc.)
Identify existing crop/value chain analyses and recommendations
Identify agricultural best practices and analyze issues faced by agro-processors in Nigeria
Deliver actionable recommendations for sustainable expansion of local agricultural production and agro-processing
3.) Business Advisors (Senior & Junior)
Job Qualifications:
3-7 years experience in one or more of the following areas:
management consulting
operating own enterprise
working in sales, marketing, finance or operations in a large company
working in a financial institution
B.S. or B.A degree in business administration, economics, marketing or related discipline. Excellent client management skills.
Ability to understand, analyze, and construct business plans and financial statements
Proven experience managing teams and using work plans to structure own and team members’ work.
Ability to develop industry development strategy and recommend key interventions
Deep technical knowledge in agribusiness and/or agro-processing




Job Responsibilities:
Manage the design and implementation of TechnoServe’s assistance to entrepreneurs across one or more sectors
Provide hands-on support to TechnoServe clients (including farmers’ groups, cooperatives and processors) in order to grow their businesses and maximize impact on the poor.
Manage a small team of short-term experts or volunteer consultants, as needed
Collect and analyze key impact data on a quarterly basis
Application Deadline
4th April, 2011
How To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send CV, Salary history and 3 references to: eodunlami@tns.org

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