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.

Click here to apply online

Jobs Vacancies at Globacom Limited Jobs: Director Marketing

Globacom Limited a leading telecommunication company, Since it launched its services on August 29, 2003, has been at the forefront of revolutionary changes in the GSM sector in Africa.

Globacom Limited is seeking to hire high flying professionals in marketing to fill the following vacant position in West Africa.

Position: Director Marketing

DIRECTOR MARKETING Ref: DMG
Job Profile:
• Responsible for the overall management of National Marketing.
• Monitor needs, behavior of market.
• Build a portfolio of products and services for the market.
• Formulate and implement Marketing plan encompassing but not limited to planning and driving development of products and services.
• Planning and execution of communication and pricing initiative
• Interact closely with Sales Team
• Oversee Market research, projects and marketing campaign

Years of Experience:
• Minimum of 15 years cognate experience in Telecommunications Marketing

Job Requirements/Skills
• Extensive background in the areas of Market /Brand/ Production Management
Academic Background:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Marketing, Economics or other relevant discipline.
• An MBA will be added advantage

Additional Skills:
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• A seasoned person with experience to work in Nigeria, Ghana, or any country in West Africa.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong Interpersonal skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel and SQL/Microsoft Access
• Knowledge of BI Tools is required for Head Analytic and Research

Method of Application:
Qualified candidates should e-mail their resume with a passport photograph if possible (quoting the relevant references for the Vacancy to: marketing.job@gloworld.com
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Application Closing Date: 15th December, 2009.

Jobs Vacancies at Adexen Nigeria Employing Oil and Gas Company

Vacancies Jobs at Adexen Nigeria: HR Manager Oil & Gas Company

Jobs at Adexen Nigeria, Adexen Nigeria Jobs, Adexen Consulting Nigeria Jobs - Jobs in Nigeria by Careers NigeriaAdexen is recruiting for one of its clients – a leading industrial corporation focused on Oil & Gas construction and major marine services., is looking for a Nigerian HR Manager.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The ideal candidate must have a previous experience within the industrial, construction, Oil& gas environment.

He /She should be managing the entire employee life cycle. The expectation from the incumbent is to devise end to end business pertinent HR policies / customizations right through the staffing, PMS, Engagement and Introducing career, learning and growth paths for employees but also, to deal with all HR issues efficiently to help achieve the overall business goals.

He/she will have to ensure the development and implementation of the Group’s policies and procedures in accordance with legal requirements, best practice and innovative approaches.

This role will also support all IR & Admin matters including Union relations & Negotiations activity. The candidate should be a strong HR Generalist with a proven record of delivering results. He/she must demonstrate a can do attitude and have the capability to motivate and challenge a team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists in the initiation and formulation of HR policies and procedures for the Company with regards to:

· Management of Manpower Planning, Recruitment, Selection and Placement Process
· Performance Management, Identifying Training and Development needs Analysis and Development of Training Plans
· Design of Induction courses
· Performance Management
· Employees’ Statistics Management
· Staff Discipline and Grievance Procedure
· Internal communication
· Establish and maintain appropriate systems for measuring necessary aspects of HR development
· Monitor, measure and report on HR issues, opportunities and development plans and achievements within agreed formats and timescales
· Manage and control departmental expenditure within agreed budget
· Liaise with other functional/departmental managers so as to understand all necessary aspects and needs of HR development, and to ensure they are fully informed of HR objectives, purposes and achievements
· Contribute to the evaluation and development of HR strategy and performance in co-operation with the executive team

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

· Candidates should possess a good first degree in the Social Sciences, Humanities, or Law. A higher degree would be a distinct advantage. The successful candidate must have a minimum 10 years experience in HR practice
· Membership of the Chattered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria essential
· Manufacturing especially fabrication experience would be a distinct advantage, as would exposure to a well structured environment.
· Thorough knowledge of Program Planning, implementation and evaluation principles, practices and procedures
· Should have good analytical and numeracy skills
· Good supervisory skills, ability to provide reasoned advise to superiors and ability to motivate subordinate staff
· Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with people in a polite, courteous and cooperative manner with high standards of ethical conduct

WHAT IS ON OFFER

Attractive package

Please send us your salary expectations & your english resume in Word Format at: ADEXEN-061795@talentprofiler.com

Click here to apply online.

NIGERIA CAREER VACANCY AT NESTLÉ NIGERIA PLC

NIGERIA CAREER VACANCY AT NESTLÉ NIGERIA PLC, WELCOME TO THE NESTLÉ NIGERIA PLC RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN. THE APPLICATION PROCESS IS AS FOLLOWS:

THE APPLICATION PROCESS REQUIRES YOU TO REGISTER AND OBTAIN YOUR LOGIN DETAILS (ID AND PASSWORD).
PLEASE REMEMBER YOUR LOGIN DETAILS, IT WILL BE REQUIRED TO APPLY FOR A PARTICULAR VACANCY.
IF YOU FORGET YOUR ID AND PASSWORD, USE THE SERVICE PROVIDED TO RETRIEVE IT.
YOU MUST COMPLETE YOUR CV BEFORE YOU APPLY FOR ANY OF THE JOBS.
TO APPLY FOR ANY OF THE VACANCIES, FOLLOW THE LINK PROVIDED. YOU WILL BE PROMPTED TO INPUT YOUR ID AND PASSWORD TO APPLY FOR YOUR CHOSEN VACANCY.

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU CAN APPLY FOR ONE VACANCY ONLY.
ONCE YOU HAVE APPLIED, THE SYSTEM NONETHELESS ALLOWS YOU TO CHANGE YOUR CHOICE OF APPLICATION BY SIMPLY RE-APPLYING TO YOUR NEW PREFERRED JOB. ONCE YOU RE-APPLY, YOU WILL BE ASKED IF YOU WANT TO MOVE YOUR APPLICATION. CLICK ON MOVE APPLICATION TO REGISTER YOUR NEW CHOICE.
THE APPLICATION PROCESS ALSO ALLOWS YOU TO UPDATE AND AMEND YOUR CV INFORMATION AT ANY TIME BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE.

TO UPDATE AND AMEND YOUR CV, FOLLOW THE LINK PROVIDED. YOU REQUIRE YOUR ID AND PASSWORD

INTERESTED CANDIDATES MUST:
BE HIGHLY FOCUSED AND SUCCESS DRIVEN.
BE STRATEGIC AND ANALYTICAL THINKERS
BE EXCELLENT TEAM PLAYERS.
POSSESS GOOD LEADERSHIP, INTERPERSONAL AND PEOPLE SKILLS.
POSSESS EXCELLENT ABILITY TO USE INITIATIVE AND WORK WITH MINIMUM SUPERVISION.
POSSESS HIGH LEVEL OF INTEGRITY.
POSSESS EXCELLENT ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS.
POSSESS GOOD COMPUTER SKILLS.

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REGULATORY AFFAIRS MANAGER JOBS IN NIGERIA

REGULATORY AFFAIRS MANAGER JOBS IN NIGERIA

JOB REFERENCE: REG09/01 POSITION: REGULATORY AFFAIRS MANAGER

DEPARTMENT: REGULATORY AFFAIRS

JOB DETAILS:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• ENSURES THE COMPANY’S COMPLIANCE OF LEGISLATIONS IN THE FOOD & BEVERAGES SECTOR AND THAT THE MANUFACTURING, DISTRIBUTION, MARKETING AND SALES OF OUR PRODUCTS ARE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RELEVANT EXISTING REGULATORY FRAMEWORK.
• CO-ORDINATES THE PROCESSES INVOLVED IN REGULATORY APPROVAL FOR ALL RELEVANT PRODUCTS
• DEVELOPS/MAINTAINS DOCUMENTATION TO SUBSTANTIATE DECISIONS IN LABELING AND ADVERTISING.
• PARTICIPATES ACTIVELY IN THE ELABORATION AND REVISION OF LOCAL REGULATIONS, EITHER THROUGH TRADE ASSOCIATIONS OR DIRECTLY ON BEHALF OF THE LOCAL MARKET.
• MAINTAIN STRONG NETWORK OF REGULATORY STAKEHOLDERS.

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.
• AT LEAST 7 YEARS RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.
• EXCELLENT WRITTEN AND VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS.
• EXCELLENT REGULATORY & SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE.
• EXCELLENT PROJECT MANAGEMENT & NEGOTIATION SKILLS
• ABILITY TO DEVELOP EXCELLENT WORKING RELATIONSHIPS WITH INTERNAL/EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS.
• EXCELLENT INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 11 DECEMBER 2009

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

SENIOR .NET APPLICATION PROGRAMMER AND JUNIOR .NET APPLICATION PROGRAMMER NEEDED IN A MULTINATIONAL IT COMPANY NEEDED URGENTLY

1. SENIOR .NET APPLICATION PROGRAMMER
THE CANDIDATE MUST POSSESS STRONG SKILLS IN .NET DEVELOPMENT PREFERABLY IN C#. SUCH EXPERIENCE SHOULD COVER

A.) WINDOWS APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT ( IMAGE CAPTURE, SYSTEM PROGRAMMING)
B.) NETWORK PROGRAMMING (TCP FILE STREAMING, NETWORK DATA TRANSFER ETC)
C.) DATABASE PROGRAMMING
D.) WEB APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT (CLIENT-SERVER APPLICATIONS
E.) ABILITY TO DEVELOP WINDOWS SERVICES,UTILITY PROGRAMS, SCRIPTS ETC.
F.) ABILITY TO DEVELOP PROGRAMS THAT INTERFACE WITH HARDWARE EG. CAMERAS, BARCODE SCANNERS, BIOMETRIC SCANNERS E.T.C

A BSC. OR HND IN COMPUTER SCIENCE, ELECTRICAL ELECTRONICS, COMPUTER ENGINEERING OR RELATED FIELDS WITH PROVEN EXPERIENCE IN THE ABOVE QUALITIES. SUITABILITY IS BASED ON CUMULATIVE PROGRAMMING STRENGTH.

JUNIOR .NET APPLICATION PROGRAMMER
THE CANDIDATE MUST HAVE STRONG .NET SKILLS PREFERABLY IN C #. SUCH A CANDIDATE MUST BE A WHIZKID AND MUST POSSESS THE FOLLOWING:

1. ABILITY TO PROFFER SOLUTIONS TO GIVEN PROBLEMS QUICKLY.
2. ABILITY TO DEVELOP NEW SOLUTIONS OUT OF THE BOX.
3. GOOD EXPERIENCE IN WINDOWS APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT, SYSTEM HARDWARE PROGRAMMING, DATABASE PROGRAMMING, NETWORK PROGRAMMING AND WEB APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT.

A BSC., HND IN COMPUTER SCIENCE, ELECTRICAL ELECTRONICS, COMPUTER ENGINEERING OR RELATED FIELDS WITH PROVEN EXPERIENCE CAN APPLY.

OND, PRE-NYSC OR YOUTH CORPERWITH PROVEN EXPERIENCE IN THE QUALITIES LISTED ABOVE CAN ALSO APPLY FOR A CONTRACT EMPLOYMENT.

THE COMPANY IS A MULTI-NATIONAL IT COMPANY INTO ATM MANUFACTURING, INSTALLATION AND SUPPORT, FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS AND BANKING SERVER SIDE SOLUTIONS.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED AND FIT ANY OF THE POSITIONS ABOVE, PLEASE SEND YOUR CV TO: pselfservice@gmail.com ON OR BEFORE MONDAY 7TH, DECEMBER, 2009.