Thursday, 3 January 2013

Guiness Nigeria PLC Vacancy : Senior Brand Manager – Lager and Ready to Drink (RTD)

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Guiness Nigeria PLC is recruiting for the position of a Marketing Manager, Lager and RTD Category. The emergence of new competition both nationally and regionally in the Lager and RTD Category in Nigeria has led to a significant shift in commercial emphasis. This role is important to establishing Nigeria as the #1 Beer Market globally and focuses on the step-change in investment and management of the Lager and RTD Category.

External Job Title Senior Brand Manager –Lager and Ready to Drink (RTD)
AutoReqId 35286BR
Function Marketing
Type of Job Permanent
Country Nigeria
External Job Description

Job Title:
Senior Brand Manager –Lager and Ready to Drink (RTD)

Level: L5 (M1)

Reports To:
Marketing Manager, Lager and RTD Category

Context/Scope
The role is responsible for the management of A&P spend of approx 25 Billion Naira (GBP£10mn). The role is also involved in the negotiation of cost of 3rd Party Goods & Services suppliers with Procurement.

Key Accountabilities
• Develop and execute ambitious recruitment plans and other brand initiatives for Harp Lager to be the market leader in Lager in Nigeria

• Inspire & develop the brand team and collaboratively support the Customer Marketing team in ensuring full adherence to Diageo Marketing Code and Digital Code of Practice

• Develop the annual Brand Media Plan for conventional & non-conventional media and development of third party strategic partnerships

• Manage the delivery of the Annual Operating Plan through excellent execution of GAME Plans & Activities and through determining the allocation of marketing investment budget into activities

• Create groundbreaking and highly effective communications, through creative and content excellence. Inspire agencies, in-market teams & commercial managers to turn Annual GAME Plans into "executable" commercial plans and assist with the development of growth drivers

• Continually identify and quantify new growth opportunities which drive equity and brand growth for the Lager/RTD Portfolio at both National and Regional level based on real consumer insights.

Qualifications and Experience Required
• University degree in marketing / business or other related discipline preferred though not essential. Postgraduate Qualifications is an added advantage

• 5 to 8 years proven experience in FMCG Brand Management including creative development, implementation and trade marketing

• Strong Project Management Skills

• Ability to work under own initiative / pro-active leadership

• Can demonstrate excellent Commercial judgment & acumen

• Experience of working on National Activation platforms & understanding Execution standards required for the demanding consumer

• Ability to manage key stakeholders nationally & internationally

• Budget & cost control management

Work Location
Lagos based with some travels within/ outside Nigeria

How to Apply
Click on the link below, Click on Search Openings and then Select Nigeria, Then search and click on the Senior Brand Manager – Lager and Ready to Drink (RTD)
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May & Baker Nigeria Plc. Vacancy : Training Specialist

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May & Baker Nigeria Plc. is set to recruit for the position of a Training Specialist.

Vacancy Details

Job Ref.: TRANSP1212

Job Title: TRAINING SPECIALIST

Department: Human Resources

Location: Nigeria, Nigeria

Salary range: not found!

Job Type: Permanent part-time

Job description:
Reporting to the Head, Human Capital Development, the incumbent will be responsible for ensuring and implementing approved training plan, development of internal training plans, course outlines, facilitation, monitoring and evaluation of company-wide training, Applicants must possess an HND/B.Sc in any discipline with at least five (5) years relevant experience in training management. Candidates must not be more than 37 years old. Certification from CIPM or relevant professional body will be an added advantage.
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Wednesday, 2 January 2013

ECOWAS Recruits for Programme Officer

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The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States is recruiting for the position of a Programme Officer at Ecowas Commission.  (ECOWAS; www.ecowas.int), along with other Regional Economic Communities (RECs)  has been implementing since May 2011 the African Peace and Security Architecture Support Programme (APSA), supported by the African Union Commission and the European Union within the framework of Africa Peace Facility (APF).

        Directorate: ECOWAS Peace Fund

        Grade: P3

        Annual Salary: USD 36,901 – USD 44,469

        Supervisor: ECOWAS Liaison Officer to African Union Commission

        Reference: ECW-COMM/REC/EPF-P/002/2012

        Duration: Two (2) years – up to Dec. 2014

        Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

    Closing Date: 28 January 2013

The main purpose of APSA is to promote peace and security in Africa, specifically through conflict prevention, management, resolution and peace building as as well as capacity development

APF is sponsored by the 10th European Development Fund. Under APSA, the ECOWAS Commission is benefitting from two projects, namely the APSA Support Programme (APSA-SP) up to December 2014 and the EU Support to African Training Institutions/Training Centers of Excellence (TI-TCE). Officially the two projects are expected to run respectively till 31 December 2014 and 31 January 2013.

In order to fast-track the implementation of APSA, the ECOWAS Commission is seeking the services of qualified professionals.

The Programme Officer supports the Head of ECOWAS Liaison Office in carrying out his/her official functions as spelt out in the Liaison Officer's Terms of Reference.

Duties and Responsibilities
He or she will have the following specific responsibilities:
-    Represent the ECOWAS Liaison Office at meetings at the African Union Commission and other meetings organised by partners;

-    Develop professional relationship with officials of the African Union Commission;

 -   Support the ECOWAS Liaison Officer on her widening role as the point of contact for ECOWAS on African Union issues;

-    Follow up the implementation of the project while considering measurable output, outcome and impact indicators;

-    Liaise with all relevant stakeholders regarding implementation of the projects, identify and track follow-up actions; Provide information and guidance to increase impact and cost effectiveness;

-    Initiate relevant activities for the successful implementation of the project;

-    Draft relevant sections of the project reports to donors;

-    Manage project information and channel internal and external requests to the relevant parties;

-    Undertake field visits and communicate with people;

-    Participate in occasional meetings with the projects Stakeholders;

-    At the end of the project, ensure that the Project Completion Report (PCR) is prepared following AUC  guidelines on content and format;

-    Perform any other relevant tasks that may be assigned by the Manager of EPF

Qualifications/Experience/Skills

Education Qualification
    Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field related to conflict prevention, peace keeping, post-conflict reconstruction or socio-economic development;

-    At least 5 years of relevant experience in monitoring, evaluating and reporting on projects;

-    Excellent skills (written and spoken) in one of ECOWAS official languages (English, French, Portuguese). A working knowledge in one of the two others would be an advantage;

-    Computer proficiency (MS Office-Word-Excel-PowerPoint as a minimum);

-    Excellent analytical and organisational management skills and good inter-personal skills. Similar experience at international level is an advantage;

-    He/she should be in sound health with the ability to work under pressure in a cross-cultural & complex environment, diplomatic framework;

-    Ability to travel and undertake short term trips to various localities;

-    Capacity to analyze complex situations, to make proposals and report are important factors.

Competencies
    Professionalism: Knowledge of policies related to conflict, post-conflict operations, peace-building; Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems; Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remain calm in stressful situations. Planning and organising: Proven ability to work under pressure and to use limited resources effectively,

    Teamwork: Ability to operate effectively across organisational and country boundaries; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic work environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; Proven ability to collaborate with colleagues to achieve organisational goals.

    Communication: Excellent communication skills (written and spoken in both French and English), including ability to draft/edit a variety of reports.

Age
Candidates should not be 50 years old or over at the point of recruitment and must be a citizen of one of the ECOWAS member states.
Language

Must be fluent in one of the official languages of the Commission; English, French and Portuguese. A working knowledge of another would be an advantage.

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NDDC Postgraduate Scholarship Programme 2013

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NDDC welcome application from a determined candidates who which to embark on Foreign Post-Graduate Scholarship
Scheme to equip Niger Deltans with relevant training and skills for
effective 

participation in the Local Content programme of the current
Administration as well as compete globally in 

various professional
fields.

The Scheme is for suitably qualified applicants with relevant
Bachelor's/Master's Degree from recognized Universities in the following
professional disciplines:

  • Engineering
  • Medicine
  • Computer Science/Technology
  • Geology
  • Geosciences
  • Environmental Sciences
  • Agriculture

Applicants must have gained Post Graduate admission into a recognized University abroad.


Requirements for Application
1.) First Degree with minimum of 2nd Class Lower
Division for those wishing to undertake a master's Degree programme and a
good Master's Degree for PhD candidates from a recognized University.

2.) Gained Admission into a Post Graduate Programme in any of the listed disciplines in a foreign University.

3.) Bond of good conduct from any of the following persons from the applicant's community/clan.

  • Member of National Assembly
  • Chairman of the LGA.
  • First class traditional ruler.
  • High Court Judge

4.) Persons with evidence of cult membership or criminal record shall not be considered for the award.

How To Apply
1.)  Application must be made On-line at the Commission's website: (www.nddc.gov.ng) with the following attachments:

  • Recent passport photograph
  • Local Government identification letter.
  • Post Graduate (PG) admission letter from Overseas University.
  • Relevant Degrees from recognized University

2.) Successfully completed application form will be assigned a registration number automatically.

3.) Print the hard copy of the on-line generated acknowledgment for ease of reference.

4.) All short-listed applicants will be posted on NDDC website. (www.nddc.gov.ng)


5.) For further enquiries please contact:
Director, Education Health and Social Services (NDDC)
christyatako@nddc.org.ng
christyatako@yahoo.com


Application Due Date
All application must be completed latest by 31st January, 2013.

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Tuesday, 1 January 2013

Ecowas Commission Jobs : Programme Officer

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Ecowas Commission is set to recruit for a Programme Officer. (1 Position)
Internationally recruited position

Department: Office of the President
Directorate: ECOWAS Peace Fund
Grade: P3
Annual Salary: USD 36,901 – USD 44,469
Supervisor: ECOWAS Liaison Officer to African Union Commission
Reference: ECW-COMM/REC/EPF-P/002/2012
Duration: Two (2) years – up to Dec. 2014
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Closing Date: 28 January 2013


The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States
(ECOWAS; www.ecowas.int), along with other Regional Economic Communities
(RECs)  has been implementing since May 2011 the African Peace and Security
Architecture Support Programme (APSA), supported by the African Union
Commission and the European Union within the framework of Africa Peace
Facility (APF).
The main purpose of APSA is to promote peace and security in Africa, specifically through conflict prevention, management, resolution and peace building as as well as capacity development
APF is sponsored by the 10th European Development Fund. Under APSA,
the ECOWAS Commission is benefitting from two projects, namely the APSA
Support Programme (APSA-SP) up to December 2014 and the EU Support to
African Training Institutions/Training Centers of Excellence (TI-TCE). Officially the two projects are expected to run respectively till 31 December 2014 and 31 January 2013.
In order to fast-track the implementation of APSA, the ECOWAS Commission is seeking the services of qualified professionals.
The Programme Officer supports the Head of ECOWAS Liaison Office in carrying out his/her official functions as spelt out in the Liaison Officer's Terms of Reference.


Duties and Responsibilities
- He or she will have the following specific responsibilities:
- Represent the ECOWAS Liaison Office at meetings at the African Union Commission and other meetings organised by partners;
-Develop professional relationship with officials of the African Union Commission;
- Support the ECOWAS Liaison Officer on her widening role as the point of contact for ECOWAS on African Union issues;
- Follow up the implementation of the project while considering measurable output, outcome and impact indicators;
- Liaise with all relevant stakeholders regarding implementation of
the projects, identify and track follow-up actions; Provide information
and guidance to increase impact and cost effectiveness;
Initiate relevant activities for the successful implementation of the project;
- Draft relevant sections of the project reports to donors;
- Manage project information and channel internal and external requests to the relevant parties;
Undertake field visits and communicate with people;
-mParticipate in occasional meetings with the projects Stakeholders;
- At the end of the project, ensure that the Project Completion Report
(PCR) is prepared following AUC  guidelines on content and format;
Perform any other relevant tasks that may be assigned by the Manager of EPF

Qualifications/Experience/Skills

Education Qualification

- Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field related to
conflict prevention, peace keeping, post-conflict reconstruction or
socio-economic development;
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in monitoring, evaluating and reporting on projects;
- Excellent skills (written and spoken) in one of ECOWAS official
languages (English, French, Portuguese). A working knowledge in one of
the two others would be an advantage;
- Computer proficiency (MS Office-Word-Excel-PowerPoint as a minimum);
- Excellent analytical and organisational management skills and good inter-personal skills. - Similar experience at international level is an advantage;
- He/she should be in sound health with the ability to work under pressure in a cross-cultural & complex environment, diplomatic framework;
Ability to travel and undertake short term trips to various localities;
- Capacity to analyze complex situations, to make proposals and report are important factors.

Competencies
- Professionalism: Knowledge of policies related to conflict,
post-conflict operations, peace-building; Ability to identify issues,
analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems; Ability to
apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and
manage conflicting priorities; is conscientious and efficient in meeting
commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by
professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when
faced with difficult problems or challenges; remain calm in stressful
situations. Planning and organising: Proven ability to work under
pressure and to use limited resources effectively,
- Teamwork: Ability to operate effectively across organisational and
country boundaries; Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic work environment with
sensitivity and respect for diversity; Proven ability to collaborate
with colleagues to achieve organisational goals.
- Communication: Excellent communication skills (written and spoken in
both French and English), including ability to draft/edit a variety of
reports.

Age
Candidates should not be 50 years old or over at the point of
recruitment and must be a citizen of one of the ECOWAS member states.


Language

Must be fluent in one of the official languages of the Commission;
English, French and Portuguese. A working knowledge of another would be
an advantage.
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