Saturday, August 8, 2009

Africa Reinsurance Corporation: Vacancy for Young Professional Programme (YPP).

The African Reinsurance Corporation's  website contains material on the structure, organisation and operations of the institution, which is presented therein for information  purposes only. Much effort and care has been deployed to ensure that the contents of this site are accurate as at the time of publication.   Users should note that the Corporation reserves the right to make any necessary changes at its own convenience without notice. African Reinsurance Corporation (AFRICA RE)  was established to foster the development of the insurance and reinsurance industry, to promote the growth of the national, regional and sub-regional underwriting and retention
capacities.
Africa Re announces vacancy for Young Professional Programme (YPP). First class Graduates will be hired in the following fields.
Insurance/Reinsurance
Finance & Accounts
Administration/Human Resource Management
Information Technology
Qualification required:
First university degree (first class) or its equivalent (in relevant fields)
Universally recognized (local or international) professional qualification (in relevant fields)
Work experience :
Candidates for these positions are expected to have post qualification relevant work experience of between 0 and 2
years.
The monthly allowance attached to these positions is attractive and comparable to what obtains in similar organizations. In addition, successful candidates selected for the programme would be entitled to free medical care andaccommodation throughout the duration of their training.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CANDIDATES FOR THIS POSITION:
Nationals of member States of Africa Re
At least 21 years old and not older than 28 years by the date of this advert.
Only shortlisted candidates for these positions would be contacted.
Applications, together with full curriculum vitae and one passport size photograph, should be sent to ypp2009@africa-re.com
Deadline is 31st August 2009.

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Thursday, August 6, 2009

Signal Alliance Recruitment: ACCOUNT MANAGERS, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGERS & SALES MANAGER

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Signal Alliance , an IT solutions company with specialization in systems integration is an equal opportunity employer for talented people with drive for excellence.Signal Alliance, a system integration company with strategic, high level partnership with industry giants such as Microsoft, Cisco and CA (formerly Computer Associates) is in search of exceptional individuals to fill urgent vacancies in response to increasing clientele demand.
Signal Alliance is currently looking for Account Managers, Business Development Managers and Sales Manager in Various Locations in Nigeria
A. ACCOUNT MANAGERS
1. Financials
2. Energy & Transportation
3. Public Sector (Abuja, Lagos)
4. Conglomerates/Manufacturing
The purpose of these positions is to provide focused attention to key customers in these verticals.
The role will be to manage these customers profitably for the organization.
• To achieve this, the successful candidate must have gotten relevant upscale experience in any of these verticals.
• You must also have a proven experience in customer management especially in selling technology.
B.BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGERS  (Abuja, Lagos)
• The main focus of these positions is to provide insight to account managers and business managers relying on astute business skills mixed with deep knowledge of partners' products and solutions.
• It is also needful for you to have a minimum of 4 years industry experience in sales and business development from which 1 year must be a senior capacity.
C.SALES MANAGER (Abuja, Lagos)
• The candidate must have excellent experience selling to customers who consume IT especially at the enterprise scale across critical sectors of the economy.
• Such person will build revenue through proactive targeting as well as grow and mange a pipeline to deliver profitable income to agreed levels.
• To support your application in this role, you will need a bachelor's degree with 4-7 years of experience in sales management in a senior capacity.
• You must also have explicit knowledge of Microsoft, CA and Cisco solutions.
If you have any experience managing  or selling solutions and software in any of these verticals, or you have hands-on experience not less than 3 years and you have managed a sales team before
If your response is affirmative, then suitable candidates should forward recent CV via email to jobs@signalalliance.com . Please note that information provided in your CV will be treated confidentially but where necessary may be verified
Deadline  is 13th August 2009

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Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Standard Chartered Bank Recruits : Executive Assistant/HR Officer, CSO, & Finance Operational Risk Manager

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Standard Chartered Bank is leading the way in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. This unique global focus enables our people to make a difference in the world's most exciting emerging markets.With a banking heritage spanning more than 150 years, Standard Chartered has developed extensive global reach and a strong position in emerging markets and new trade corridors. diversity of people in Standard Chartered  a source of strength. Standard Chartered employs over 70,000 people, representing 125 nationalities, of which 68 are represented among senior management.We sponsor people, projects and events that bring our values to life and make a difference in communities across the world.
Recruitments
Standard Chartered Bank is now recruiting for Executive Assistant/HR Officer, CSO, & Finance Operational Risk Manager
Acquiring, growing and deepening customer relationships in the wealth segment through effective relationship management, with special focus on the analysis and satisfaction of their personal, financial as well as investment needs and objectives.
DIMENSIONS:
Increase overall profitability of Wealth business through superior product offerings and service excellence
Support development and growth of an expanded customer segment that is critical to the success of Consumer Banking in Nigeria
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Generate new business to achieve defined sales targets
Source and call on individual prospects as well as organise and conduct sales presentations to groups, clubs, associations, companies and other organisations within the assigned branch(es).
Build and deepen relationships with existing Excel and Priority customers to achieve increase in share of wallet and revenues
Provide truly professional customer service to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction and retention
Recommend improvements in operational processes, procedures and products based on monitoring of customer feedback to ensure constant enhancement of service levels and efficiency
Review and recommend credit applications and follow-ups including loan documentation
Implement cross-selling and other relationship building activities
Increasing SCB wallet share with and revenue from existing Wealth customers
Qualifications & Skills
University degree with at proven track record banking experience
Strong customer service orientation
Must have ability to manage difficult customers/situations
Have ability to identify customer¿s needs.
Must have significant capacity in managing and prioritizing workload
NB;To apply visit the link below, and select location as 'Nigeria' .
First Deadline  is 13th August 2009.

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Standard Chartered Bank Recruits : Executive Assistant/HR Officer, CSO, & Finance Operational Risk Manager

Standard Chartered's profit up, shares hit record high
Standard Chartered Bank is leading the way in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. This unique global focus enables our people to make a difference in the world's most exciting emerging markets.With a banking heritage spanning more than 150 years, Standard Chartered has developed extensive global reach and a strong position in emerging markets and new trade corridors. diversity of people in Standard Chartered a source of strength. Standard Chartered employs over 70,000 people, representing 125 nationalities, of which 68 are represented among senior management.We sponsor people, projects and events that bring our values to life and make a difference in communities across the world.
Recruitments
Standard Chartered Bank is now recruiting for Executive Assistant/HR Officer, CSO, & Finance Operational Risk Manager
Acquiring, growing and deepening customer relationships in the wealth segment through effective relationship management, with special focus on the analysis and satisfaction of their personal, financial as well as investment needs and objectives.
DIMENSIONS:
Increase overall profitability of Wealth business through superior product offerings and service excellence
Support development and growth of an expanded customer segment that is critical to the success of Consumer Banking in Nigeria
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Generate new business to achieve defined sales targets
Source and call on individual prospects as well as organise and conduct sales presentations to groups, clubs, associations, companies and other organisations within the assigned branch(es).
Build and deepen relationships with existing Excel and Priority customers to achieve increase in share of wallet and revenues
Provide truly professional customer service to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction and retention
Recommend improvements in operational processes, procedures and products based on monitoring of customer feedback to ensure constant enhancement of service levels and efficiency
Review and recommend credit applications and follow-ups including loan documentation
Implement cross-selling and other relationship building activities
Increasing SCB wallet share with and revenue from existing Wealth customers
Qualifications & Skills
University degree with at proven track record banking experience
Strong customer service orientation
Must have ability to manage difficult customers/situations
Have ability to identify customer¿s needs.
Must have significant capacity in managing and prioritizing workload
NB;To apply visit the link below, and select location as 'Nigeria' .
First Deadline  is 13th August 2009.

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Saturday, August 1, 2009

Veda Technology Limited : Recruits for Sales / Marketing Executives

Jobs at Veda Nigeria, Careers at Veda Technology Nigeria, Veda Nigeria Jobs - Jobs in Nigeria by Careers NigeriaVeda Technology Limited  is an indigenous computer manufacturing company, that prides itself in manufacturing  and assembling quality and affordable computers with exciting designs and top of the range, user-friendly features.
The founders understood the demand for premium personal  computers by a new breed of consumers who need a platform tailor-made for their needs and interests. VEDA sees this growth and strives to enhance the quality of computing with its platforms.
Veda is now recruting for Sales & Marketing Executives .
To take responsibility for specific marketing campaigns and projects within the department and to assist with the implementation of the departments, policy, strategies and campaigns.
  • To create, manage and maintain positive relationships with new or existing clients and channel partners.
  • To assist with the implementation and achievement of the Company's marketing strategy with specific objectives and targets as agreed.
  • Maintain liaison with external and internal sales partners.
  • Assisting in commissioning and delivery of marketing material."
  • Negotiation skills
  • Leadership Skills
  • B.sc Degree
  • 2-3 years Work experience
In order to apply, please send your CV to cv@vedatechnology.com

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Oando Jobs: Corporate Communications Manager, Service Delivery & Project Manager

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Who we are
Nigeria's Energy Giant .
Through innovative management, consistent value creation and an enabling environment, we have evolved from a traditional downstream company to your integrated energy solutions provider.
Today, we are Nigeria's leading indigenous oil company with investments spanning the entire energy value chain. In our pioneering commitment to Nigeria, we will continue to deepen our diversified energy platform whilst simultaneously delivering unparalleled value well into the future
Oando is seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the position of Corporate Communications Manager, Service Delivery & Project Manager within the group.
1.Reference: CCM-2
Overall purpose of Job
Responsible for the planning and execution for specific corporate, product and service brand management efforts, image and reputation management programmes. Ensures adequate levels of awareness of the Oando brand, and the value proposition of the various products and services provide by each company within the Group.
Person Specifications:
o 1st degree in the Humanities, social sciences, Administrator or related areas {2:2 min}
o 6-8 years experience  [corporate/External Affairs, Media and/or Advertising], two of which must have been at a senior level within a reputable organisation
Required Competencies :
+ Excellent oral & written communication skills
+ Corporate communications strategy development and execution
+ Knowledgeable about the best practices in strategic institutional branding
+ Good media relations skills
+ Leadership/supervisory, interpersonal relations and team playing
+ Effective presentation skills
2.Job Reference: SDPM-1
Overall purpose of job:
Coordinate the delivery of services from the associated technical and service control teams, ensuring a cohesive high quality service is delivered to the end client. Ensure that the SLA/OLA is met or exceeded and that the required service reports are produced and are suitable for to present the client. Use these report to demonstrably reduce cost and improve service level. Manage all IT Projects and coordinate the IT department's role in entity project requiring IT input.
Responsibilities
Strategy
* To be the prime contact in IT and accountable for all aspect service of delivery
* Develop and constantly review service level Agreements
* Developing customer satisfaction
* Proactively look for areas of innovation ensuring a culture of continuous service improvement and the best practice is achieved
* Ensure services are provided n a cost justifiable manner Operational
* Incident, problem and change management
* Documenting and publishing the service catalogue
* Leading services and service level negotiations with end users
* Documenting and publishing service level agreements
* Responsible for all underpinning contracts with other department or third parties
* Produces Departmental training plan
* Reviews service reports internally in IT technical support with end users
* Produces service reports
* Planning of delivery modified services and existing service deployment through the use of project management methodology
* Work with Technical support team to ensure skills portfolio exists to support services
* Monitor performance and quality service delivery
* Operational support process compliance
* Responsible for overseeing the creation, adjustment, and/or shutdown of services
IT Projects
* Create and maintain an IT project plan that communicate tasks, milestones, dates, status and resource allocation
* Planning project stages and assessing the business implications for each one
* Putting together and coordinating the work of the project team
* Monitoring progress and making sire costs, timescales and quality standards meet agreed targets
* Adjusting plans to cater for unforeseen circumstances
* Keeping senior Managers and clients up to date with progress
* Signing off and evaluating completed tasks
Key Performance Indicators
o Percentage of services delivered within negotiated SLA requirements
o No of identified service improvements opportunities within the financial year
o No of identified cost improvements opportunities within the financial year
o Percentage reduction in service failure within the financial year
o Percentage increase in project delivery success within the financial year
o Percentage deviation of forecasted versus actual cost of IT services within the financial year
o Percentage of IT Projects meetings agreed timelines and cost
o Percentage of deviation of forecasted versus actual cost of IT projects
o Percentage deviation of forecasted versus actual
Person Specification :
* 1st degree in computer science, computer engineering or related areas {2:2 min}
* 6-8 years in cognate work experience, two of which must have been at a senior level in a reputable organisation/institution
* ITIL foundation certification
* ITIL masters certification an added
Required Competences :
* Oil & Gas industry dynamics
* A very good knowledge of ITIL processes
* Project management
* Product knowledge
* Team leadership and management
* Customer focus/service orientation
* Oral and written communication
* Relationship management
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their job curriculum vitae to jobs@oandoplc.com, quoting the reference as the email subject.
Closing date for both applications is August 11, 2009. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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Maersk : Recruits for Sales Executive, DAMCO

Maersk Nigeria  Limited is one of the leading shipping industries in the Maritime World. It accounts for majority of the imports in and out of Nigeria.Maersk Logistics is a recently established freight forwarding operation and as such is in the high growth phase of its operation. As a result of this Maersk Logistics is looking for a Sales Executive .
The sales executive is responsible for driving external and internal sales activities of freight forwarding products to new and existing customers within Nigeria.
Responsibilities :
-  Deliver agreed targets of DAMCO/MLOG business through personal sales engagement and follow up
-  Secure new customers for all products of Damco Nigeria
-  Actively drive and manage the pipeline and forecasting opportunities for Damco Nigeria
-  Grow the existing customer base, focusing on profitability
-  Manage the selling process, including pricing and contract negotiations
-  Maintain good knowledge of the customer's business
-  Identify account needs, opportunities and key buying factors for existing customers
-  Seek to continuously improve customer satisfaction
-  Create a deep understanding of our products and services and translate same into persuasive proposals.
-  Visit both existing and potential customers
-  Work closely with customer service to create SOPs and implement improvements when needed
-  Follow the guidelines and policies for the sales activities
-  Live APMM values
Key Performance Indicators :
-  Growth of CM1 and volumes
-  Number of sales activities (calls and visits)
-  New wins (new customers and/or new opportunities and volumes with existing customers)
-  Customer Loyalty
Key skills :
The ideal candidate has good communication and persuasion skills. She/he has the drive for results and wants to work in a competitive and international environment.
-  Knowledge of forwarding in customer service or sales
-  Action oriented
-  Ambition / drive for results
-  Good people skills
-  Commercial mindset
-  Customer focus
-  Negotiation skills
-  Background in logistics, shipping or customer service and sales
Experience :
1-2 years in sales or customer service within the shipping or forwarding industry

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