C&F Porter Novelli Graduate Internship Public Relations Programme

C&F Porter Novelli has graduated the historic first batch of its PR Fundamentals Internship Programme. And is now recruiting for the 2012 batch of the Public Relations Graduate Internship Programme.

Are you inspired? Are you interested in the communications industry? If truly you are, then this is an opportunity to cut your teeth in the profession of Public Relations, and your chance to be part of the award winning PR Fundamentals Internship Programme. 

Public Relations - PR Graduate Internship Programme

The award-winning PR Fundamentals Internship Programme offers the opportunity to young graduates to spend 12 months working and learning at C&F Porter Novelli, one of Nigeria's leading Public Relations' agencies, which has been in the business of reputation building and management consultancy for more than thirteen years.

Recognized by the Porter Novelli network as one of the top 10 innovative ideas of 2011, the PR Fundamentals Internship Programme is committed to building the highest standard of professional excellence and integrity, not just within the agency but throughout the industry. As part of that commitment we are actively reinvesting in the industry's most profitable assets: people.

The PR Fundamentals Internship Programme is a C&F Porter Novelli initiative to foster talent in young Nigerians and drive the Nigerian Public Relations industry into a new generation. In doing so, the Programme strives to be an industry guarantor of excellence in training entry-level employees.

Application Deadline
30th March, 2012

How To ApplyInterested candidates should: Click here for more details

Prima Garnet Group Jobs : Head, Human Resources

Prima Garnet Group is set to recruit for the position of a Human Resource Manager, Head.  We are the Prima Garnet Group, comprising leading professionals in marketing communication, specializing in advertising, media management, public relations, experiential marketing etc. We are also part of an international network of agencies. We manage top and leading brands and clients that cover telecoms, financial services, manufacturing etc.

As part of our development programme, the Group needs the services of a knowledgeable and experienced NIGERIAN or EXPATRIATE who will function at senior management level as Head of Human Resources reporting to the Group CEO. The preferred candidate will manage the functions for the Group. We consider the role a very important one and are prepared to invest in the right candidate.

Job Title: Head, Human Resources

Duties
Will have responsibility for planning, organizing, leading and supervising the Human Resources department.
Identify core competencies of work force and deploy competency mapping within the Group.
Drive knowledge management by managing training materials and keeping them up to date; use IT to produce training materials and manuals.
Identify training and development needs within the Group.
Design and develop training and development programmes and policy based on both the Group and individual's needs.
Review current group HR policy and avise on changes where required to meet all current developments and challenges.
Implement Training Programmes by ensuring that statutory training requirements are met. including the planning of training titles, development of a monthly/quarterly plan, amending and revising programmes as necessary, in order to adapt to the changes that occur in the work environment; helping line heads to solve specific training challenges, either on a one-to-one basis or in groups; managing the training centre; train managers in techniques and skills for training and dealing with staff.
Ensure the appraisal, evaluation and effectiveness of training and development programmes.
Identify, design and implement career development for all positions and communicating same to all staff by checking staff competency levels and developing a plan for each staff.
Identify and determine Workforce Competency through periodic quality appraisals and developing testing and evaluation processes and procedures.
Manage the group training budget by considering the costs of planned programmes and keeping within approved limits: assessing the return on investment (ROI) of any training or development programme.
Develop and manage a sound Management Traineeship Programme, which will provide a pool of competent resources for the Group. .
Manage training institutions like the ITF and develop a mutually beneficial relationship with them.
Provide and manage all other tasks, assignments and initiatives, which may be required from time to time by the Group.

Qualifications and Experience
Good first degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or allied fields.
A second degree in similar or related areas which will include course requirements in the development and administration of training programmes and managing people effectively for results.
Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management will be useful.
Up to date knowledge in all areas of training and HR.
At least 6 years post qualification experience in good organisation(s) at managerial and senior managerial levels.
Proven experience in the development and execution of training programmes, using different methodologies.
Ability to understand business requirements and transfer same into effective training solutions.
Ability to build a close relationship with people at all levels.
Excellent communication skills to cover written, oral and other forms of presentations.
Competence in the development of sound proposals which will include well thought-out objectives. implementation strategies, budget development ana management.
A go-getter enthusiastic person with a pleasant personality.
Very competitive and in line with industry standards. The right candidate has an opportunity to work within one of the leading and professional marketing communication groups and grow.
Must be able to offer sound and competent advice and counsel to senior management. 

Conditions and Remuneration
Very competitive and in line with industry standards. The right candidate has an opportunity
to work within one of the leading and professional marketing communication groups and grow.
Must be able to offer sound and competent advice and counsel to senior management.

Application Deadline
20th March, 2012

How To ApplyAll applications with the relevant CVs and other supporting documents and credentials should be sent by email to vacancy@primagarnetogilvy.com

ValuCard Nigeria Limited Recruitment : Merchant Support

ValuCard Nigeria Limited, a Payment Card Industry Service Provider is set to recruit for Merchant Support. We are a Principal & Plus Member of Visa; owned by Visa Inc. and a consortium of leading Nigerian banks. Our major businesses are Processing, and Acquiring Services. We also provide value-added services & solutions.
We are currently searching for candidates from all 36 state capitals who can fill this position.

Job Title: Merchant Support

Location: Zamfara, Yobe, Taraba, Sokoto, Plateau, Oyo

Responsibilities

Recruit and qualify new prospects to increase revenue in outside sales role
Use of a variety of mediums to develop relationships and close sales at an executive level
Identify and create sources of new leads
Develop sales strategy and move them through sales funnel from concept to close
Contract negotiations
Participate in the development of revenue generating programs and incentives to grow client portfolio
Ability to influence and coach sales professionals
Ability to produce sales results in a remote situation
Travel may be required

Qualifications and Requirements

Minimum of OND
Have experience in bike riding and customer service
Candidates must be below the age of 40
1-2 years experience
Must speak English fluently
Ability to train
Good interpersonal skills

Application Deadline
20th March, 2012

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

Dizengoff Nigeria Vacancy : Commercial Manager

Dizengoff Nigeria is a part of the Balton UK Group, has opening for Commercial Manager. We have subsidiaries in 9 countries across sub Saharan Africa.
DWA have 8 branches nationwide - Lagos, PHC, Abuja, Enugu, Ibadan, Kaduna, Kano and Yola. Head count is over 170 including 8 expatriates.

Dizengoff operates in 3 primary sectors: Communications, Agriculture & Public Health. Common across all its businesses is its proven reliability in delivery of high quality "end to end solutions"
Primary customers include Shell, Exxon Mobil, Chevron, AGIP, NPF, Defence, PHCN, Lagos State, Delta State, MTN, Airtel, Oceanic Bank, Unicem, NNPC, Michelin Rubber, National Assembly, and many others
Job Tiitle: Commercial Manager

Location: Port Harcourt

Reports To: Regional Manager / Division Head

Responsibilities

• Ensure the minimum monthly & quarterly sales, profit & cash flow targets as laid down in the Annual Business Plan are consistently delivered and achieved for the Motorola and PELCO brands.
• Establish and implement approved annual operating strategies, plans & budgets for the Motorola and PELCO brands.
• Prepare and up-date the approved 3 year Group Strategic Plan implementing same on a timely basis. 
• Personally direct and drive new Business Projects within the Oil&Gas, Government and blue chip corporate segment of the Private Sector, building to a minimum of 20 clients by first half year and 50 clients by end year.
• Develop highly effective relationships with key decision makers across the SECTOR necessary to achieve the Company's goals & objectives.
• Ensure at all times that the appropriate inventories of fully finished goods are supplied on a timely basis to fulfill client contracts.
• Ensure that goods are sold and supplied in full conformance with the Company's Policies & Procedures covering sales, payment & credit terms, invoicing, receipt of payments, issue, delivery, and cash handling processes.
• Where appropriate, ensure the BUSINESS UNIT meets fully its obligations to its clients under existing and new installation and or Service Agreements at or exceeding MOTOROLA and PELCO's quality standards.
• Through the Financial Controller, ensure that all aspects and operations of the Business Unit are properly, accurately and fully accounted for in full compliance with internal and generally accepted principles of accounting, as verified by the Internal & Statutory Auditors.
• Ensure that the Monthly Management Business Unit Account & Management Report is accurately prepared and submitted to the REGIONAL MANAGER/DIVISION HEAD not later than 5 working days following the monthly closing date.
• Ensure that any and all pre-approved credit customers comply fully with the Company's Credit Control Policy. Approval for extended payment terms (credit) shall only be granted jointly by the Financial Controller & Managing Director, DWA. Each Business Unit Manager undertakes full responsibility to ensure trade debtors remain current and do not fall overdue. In general DWA does not extend extended payment terms to clients in the GOVERNMENT SECTOR but does provide bank guarantees or similar covering advance payments received from clients.
• Ensure the Company's BPO & Bid Form Policy & Procedure is fully complied with in respect of the operations of the Business Unit.
• Liaise effectively with the Company's Legal, Logistics, procurement & accounting departments.
• Perform effectively as a "team player" in effective verbal & written communications with management colleagues, as well as across other sister companies within the parent company.
• To ensure proper, accurate and appropriate Management Responses are included in each and every Audit Report covering any and all parts of the Business Unit operations.
• Undertake any other special projects and tasks as directed from time to time by the REGIONAL MANAGER, DIVISION HEAD and or MD.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A relevant degree from a respected University with very high numerate, written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to manage technically oriented products and services.
• An MBA and or Marketing professional qualification would be an added advantage as would fluency in French
• Proven results oriented numerate Salesman with a strong personal drive and ambition but with the integrity and potential to grow into more senior management positions.
• A minimum of 7-10 years verifiable working experience in corporate sales. 
• Progressive sales career almost certainly including successful selling results within the Telecoms and Security Products & Services sector with the demonstrable ability to satisfy the demands of the Job Description.
• An Oil & Gas background with demonstrable measurable success winning and retaining new Oil & Gas corporate accounts where quality of design, product and service is paramount to competitive success. Almost certainly to include successful selling results within the Telecoms and security Products & Services sector. Contacts with current buyers and purchasing decision makers within this sector, both in the Public & Private sectors, of very considerable advantage.
• A team player, yet with the confidence to aggressively pursue and deliver profitable sales growth.
• Passionate to build dominant market position thru an obsessive belief in competitively superior quality through the value chain.
• Awareness and understanding of Dizengoff, and certainly an individual matching its corporate beliefs & values.

Application Deadline 
25th March, 2012.

How to Apply
If you meet the requirement, send your application, CV and copies of certificates to:Head, HR Admin
P.O Box 340 Apapa, Lagos
or forward CV to: hrd2@dizengoff.com

IBM Nigeria 2012 Graduate Trainees Recruitment

IBM Nigeria is recruiting for fresh graduate to fill its 2012 Graduate Trainee Programme.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an industry-leader, as well as a great place to work. The recognition we receive reinforces our ongoing efforts to make the right decisions on behalf of our employees, our clients and the communities we serve around the world.

IBM is filled with smart people, each of whom are actively involved in helping industries around the world do something better, more efficiently and more productively. 

IBM is recruiting Graduate Trainees. Are you a problem solver? Are you a difference maker? Are you ready to make the planet work smarter? Do you want to be an IBMer? join us as graduate trainee.

Job Title: Graduate Trainee

Job ID: S_D-0466632 

Job description

• Working with the Project Manager to translate the client's business requirements into analytical requirements for the project team members
• Interacting directly with the client team members through a combination of onsite and offsite presence 
• Developing expertise in one or more verticals to become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to deliver superior business results to the clients
• Evaluating the results of data mining/ predictive models and derive actionable insights that could be used for developing implementable initiatives across businessfunctions of the client
• Coordinating the analytics deliverables with the project team members on behalf of the Project manager
• Responsible of conducting extensive research to support the client deliverables

Required Skills:

• Structuring and conducting independent analysis
• Good understanding of business processes (sales and marketing processes), especially campaign management processes (campaign ideation to implementation to tracking results), and customer data to guide analytics team to conduct analysis as required
• Proficient in using MS Office – particularly Excel, Word & PowerPoint
• Strong analytical skills to translate modeling output to actionable business insights
• Highly driven, energetic, flexible, resourceful & pleasant personality
• Ability to make timely and disciplined decisions
• Strong adherence to policies and processes
• Demonstrated interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Flexible and adaptable to change and ability to multitask

Required

• High School Diploma/GED (i.e HND / BSc)
• English: Fluent

Preferred

• Master's Degree

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status

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

FHI 360 Nigeria Massive Recruitment

FHI 360 a global development organization with a rigorous, evidence-based approach. Our professional staff includes experts in health, nutrition, education, economic development, civil society, environment and research. FHI 360 operates from 60 offices with 4,400 staff in the U.S. and around the world.

We have worked with 1,400 partners in 125 countries, forging strong relationships with governments, diverse organizations, the private sector and communities. Our commitment to partnerships at every level and our multidisciplinary approach enable us to have a lasting impact on the individuals, communities and countries we serve–improving lives for millions.

FHI 360 is recruiting the following position in nigeria:

1.) Senior Program Officer, Program Support  - Abuja

2.) Accountant  - Lagos

3.) Security Manager - Abuja

4.) Accountant  - Abuja FCT

5.) Technical Officer, Logistics - Abuja

6.) Technical Officer, Monitoring and Evaluation - Kano

7.) Technical Officer, Special Projects - Kamo

8.) Technical Officer, Special Projects  - Cross River

9.) Technical Officer, Special Projects - Abuja

10.) Accountant  - Bauchi

11.) Accountant - Edo

12.) Senior Technical Officer, Monitoring & Evaluation  - Bauchi

13.) Country Director, Nigeria - Abuja   

14.) Accountant - Enugu

15.) Accountant - Kano

Click here for more details

Internet Solutions Ltd Vacancy : IT Sales Professional

Internet Solutions Ltd a reputable, professional IT business  is in urgent need of IT SALES PROFESSIONALS. We are focused on providing best of breed IT infrastructure solutions to businesses. As an end user provider, they provide a broad range of connectivity services and integrated solutions, sales and support, managed wireless solutions, network and user security, IP infrastructure, VoIP, telemetry solutions, video conferencing solutions and much more.

An IT SALES PROFESSIONAL is needed to help spearhead growth. This role comes with an excellent commission structure and great working environment.

Job Title: IT Sales Professional

Essential Responsibilities:

Generate new business sales revenue by selling IT solutions and VAPs
Help develop the company's profile and reputation
Responsible for a number of key accounts and support other accounts.
Working in conjunction with the sales manager to maintain current client relationships and encourage repeat business
Maintain high level of Customer satisfaction
Exceptionally skills at cold calling

Qualification / Requirements

BSc/HND in Computer Science, Marketing or other related field
Minimum of 3 years practical sales experience
Must have proven track record of selling IT infrastructure, hardware and/or software solutions
Must be confident, possess good character and charm with good communication skills; a positive persuasive personality and diligent attention to details
Fluent in English.

Application Deadline
16th of March, 2012.

How To Apply
 Send a copy of your CV to: funke@internetsolutions.net.ng with a valid email and telephone number.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.