JOBS VACANCIES AT ABB

ABB (www.abb.com), A GLOBAL LEADER IN POWER AND AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES EMPLOYING 120,000 EMPLOYEES IN ABOUT 100 COUNTRIES HAS THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTIONAL CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN LAGOS.

SALES DIRECTOR
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
• THE SALES DIRECTOR IS A TOP MANAGER WHO WILL WORK FROM THE VICTORIA ISLAND, LAGOS OFFICE REPORTING TO THE NIGERIAN COUNTRY MANAGER.
• YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SALES OF ABB’S PRODUCTS AND SERVICES INTO THE NIGERIAN MARKET.
• YOU WILL BE MEASURED ON CUSTOMER SATISFACTION, BUSINESS GROWTH AND ORDER INTAKE.
• YOU WILL HAVE ACCESS TO ABB FACTORIES WORLDWIDE TO FOSTER A STRONG BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP WITH ABB’S LOCAL CUSTOMERS AND GLOBAL BUSINESS PARTNERS.
• YOU WILL BE SUPPORTED BY THE STRONG TECHNICAL TEAMS IN LAGOS, ABUJA AND PORT HARCOURT TO PROVIDE PRODUCT EXPERTISE AND SERVICE DELIVERY CAPABILITIES CONCERNING ABB’S BUSINESS AND TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS.
• IN COMPLEX SALES CASES THE SALES DIRECTOR WILL BE ABLE TO ORCHESTRATE COOPERATION OF VARIOUS ABB ENTITIES AND PARTNERS TO OFFER SOLUTIONS THAT MEET AND EXCEED CUSTOMER BUSINESS NEEDS AND EXPECTATIONS.

ROLE PROFILE:
• MINIMUM OF B.SC, M.SC IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND/OR B.A, MBA IN SALES AND/OR MARKETING.
• GENERAL AND SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE IN POWER ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY.
• MINIMUM OF 10 YEARS RELEVANT WORKING EXPERIENCE IN SENIOR SALES POSITIONS FROM ONE OR SEVERAL INTERNATIONAL COMPANIES.
• ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY WITH CUSTOMERS AND TEAM MEMBERS ALIKE.
• POSSESSION OF CUSTOMER SATISFACTION/FOCUS SKILLS.
• KNOWLEDGE OF THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY.
• KNOWLEDGE OF THE NIGERIAN MARKET.

LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OFFICER
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
• THE LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER WILL WORK FROM THE VICTORIA ISLAND LAGOS OFFICE REPORTING TO THE NIGERIAN COUNTRY MANAGER.
• YOU WILL TAKE THE INITIATIVE TO ENSURE THAT THE COMPANY FOLLOWS VERY STRICTLY THE SEC AND OECD REGULATIONS IN BUSINESS COMPLIANCE.
• YOU WILL COMPLEMENT THESE RULES WITH THE ABB CODE OF CONDUCT TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE BY THE EMPLOYEES AND BUSINESS PARTNERS.
• YOU WILL ENSURE THAT LOCAL LEGISLATION AND RULES AND NORMS OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY WHERE THE COMPANY WORKS ARE RESPECTED.
• YOU WILL HELP THE COMPANY TO BUILD THE NIGERIAN ECONOMY BY DOING SOUND BUSINESS WHILE STRICTLY OBSERVING THE ABOVE PRINCIPLES.
• YOU WILL BE IN A KEY ROLE IN EVALUATING PARTNERSHIPS AND CONTRACTS AND MAKING SURE THAT THE COMPANY HAS ALL THE NECESSARY INTERNAL CONTROLS IN PLACE.
• YOU WILL BE BUSINESS-MINDED AND WILLING TO WALK THE EXTRA MILE TO ENSURE THAT THE COMPANY MEETS UP ITS BUSINESS TARGETS BY DOING ONLY BUSINESS THAT IS 100% COMPLIANT.
• YOU WILL ACT AS THE MOST SENIOR ADVISOR TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONCERNING LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL LEGAL MATTERS.

ROLE PROFILE:
• MINIMUM OF LLB AND/OR LL M.
• EXPERIENCE OF HAVING STUDIED AND WORKED ABROAD FOR SEVERAL YEARS.
• ATTAINMENT OF A CERTAIN AGE AND PROFESSIONAL MATURITY TO ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE THE HIGH CREDIBILITY THAT IS REQUIRED IN THIS CHALLENGING ROLE.

MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
• THE MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT WILL BE BASED IN OUR VICTORIA ISLAND, LAGOS OFFICE.
• YOU WILL SUPPORT THE COUNTRY MANAGER AND THE MOST SENIOR DIRECTORS IN THEIR DAILY DUTIES.
• YOU WILL TAKE THE INITIATIVE TO COMPLETE ALL REQUESTED TASKS ON TIME, NO MATTER HOW BIG OR SMALL THEY ARE.
• YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO DEAL WITH CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS AND TO ATTEND MEETINGS WHERE IMPORTANT DECISIONS ARE BEING MADE.

ROLE PROFILE:
• HIGHLY ORGANIZED AND SELF-MOTIVATED TEAM PLAYER.
• B.A/B.SC. IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION OR SIMILAR FIELD.
• MINIMUM OF 3 YEARS WORKING EXPERIENCE IN AN INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENT.
• FAMILIARITY WITH MICROSOFT OFFICE APPLICATIONS.
• GOOD CUSTOMER/VISITOR SKILLS AND ABILITY TO MEET DEADLINES.
• HIGH SENSE FOR TRUST AND STRICT CONFIDENTIALITY.
• RELIABLE AND ENERGETIC.
• HAVE FLEXIBILITY IN WORKING HOURS.

GENERAL REQUIREMENT:
• ALL POSITIONS REQUIRE HIGH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS.
• CANDIDATES OF NIGERIAN ORIGIN ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR THE POSITIONS.

REMUNERATION AND CONDITION OF SERVICE:
• ABB IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, OFFERING A STIMULATING WORK ENVIRONMENT, COMPETITIVE SALARIES AND A COMPLETE BENEFITS PACKAGE THAT MATCHES EXPERIENCE AND RESULTS; AND AN OUTLOOK FOR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH WITHIN ABB GROUP.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:
FORWARD APPLICATION AND CV AS ONE DOCUMENT IN MS WORD OR PDF FORMAT TO INCLUDE YOUR 5X7 PASSPORT PHOTO TO RECRUITMENT@NG.ABB.COM INDICATING YOUR NAME AND POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING AS SUBJECT LINE. E.G. NYACK PADDY, SALES DIRECTOR.
ONLY SHORT LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

CLOSING DATE: 31ST DECEMBER, 2009.

Vacancy At Institute of Tropical Agriculture

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for the position of Head, Supply Chain. Position: IITA seeks a dynamic, flexible, and an enthusiastic team player to join its Headquarters team as the Head of the Supply Chain Unit.

This is a senior role that requires commitment, diplomacy and drive.

He/she will manage all of the relationships and functions across the whole Supply Chain Unit (Procurement, Stores and Shipping [Logistics]). These functional relationships include the management and coordination of IITA Limited International Procurement Office and Africa Stations Supply Chain Management.

The position reports to the Deputy Director General (R4D-S) of IITA.

Duty Station: Ibadan, Nigeria

Responsibilities

Lead the Supply Chain team and provide leadership and direction on all supply chain activities across IITA

Implement the overall supply chain strategy as set out in the five year strategic plan in line with delivering ongoing value.

Implement and improve on already developed Key Performance Indicators across the whole supply chain which drives value in line with the 'Balanced Scorecard' approach.

Manage the Supply Chain operations within Ibadan namely; Procurement, Stores and Shipping

Integrate Africa Stations into overall supply chain management concepts. Provide leadership and direction in the creation of 'Regional Hub' supply chain management functions.

Manage the UK International Procurement Office (IITA Ltd) as a self sustaining and self-financing part of IITA

Implement on-going Supply Chain training programs and initiatives to significantly upgrade the capability of staff within the total unit in order for trained staff to initiate additional 'value adding' strategies and tactics for IITA.

Qualifications/Experience:

At least ten years of progressive supply chain and marketing experience with at least five years at an executive level. Experience both in the public and private sector would be a distinct advantage.

Certification in Procurement or Supply Chain from a recognised Chartered Institute is essential, combined with a strong first degree in Finance and Supply Chain Management. An MBA would also be an advantage.

Excellent people management skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team

Excellent analytical and strategic problem-solving capabilities

Experience working in a developing country and within multidisciplinary and culturally diverse environments

General Information: Initial appointment is for two years. IITA offers a competitive remuneration package paid in US dollars.

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