2015 Job Vacancy: Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager

• Lagos, Nigeria
• Full-time

Company Description

We are a business support services firm with offerings in Human Resource Management, Immigrations and Real Estate Consulting. We leverage our expertise and strategic alliances to support businesses. We are currently seeking to hire for a smart, intelligent and enthusiastic individual for a client of ours in the financial services sector. The candidate must be one who can align his/her goals and relevant Human Resources experience with that of the organization. He/She must have an experience delivering on Human Resources in an Insurance or Financial Services sector.

Job Description

Job Purpose: Maintains and enhances the organization's human resources by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies, programs, and practices.
Job Duties:

• Maintains the work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions.
• Prepares employees for assignments by establishing and conducting orientation and training programs.
• Maintains a pay plan by conducting periodic pay surveys; scheduling and conducting job evaluations; preparing pay budgets; monitoring and scheduling individual pay actions; recommending, planning, and implementing pay structure revisions.
• Ensures planning, monitoring, and appraisal of employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees; scheduling management conferences with employees; hearing and resolving employee grievances; counseling employees and supervisors.
• Maintains employee benefits programs and informs employees of benefits by studying and assessing benefit needs and trends; recommending benefit programs to management; directing the processing of benefit claims; obtaining and evaluating benefit contract bids; awarding benefit contracts; designing and conducting educational programs on benefit programs.
• Ensures legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource federal and state requirements; conducting investigations; maintaining records; representing the organization at hearings.
• Maintains management guidelines by preparing, updating, and recommending human resource policies and procedures.
• Maintains historical human resource records by designing a filing and retrieval system; keeping past and current records.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Completes human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
• Maintains human resource staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
• Maintains human resource staff job results by counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• A bachelors degree in Management, Administration or other business/personnel related courses
• An MSc is an added advantage but not mandatory
• Possession of CHR, SHRM, CIPD is an added advantage
• A minimum of 6 years Human Resource experience
•  A background in Insurance or other financial services sector is compulsory
• Ability to design and implement strategies and policies

Additional Information

Required Skills

• Microsoft Office applications
• Recruitment and candidate selection

• Human Resources Management
• Benefits Administration
• Performance Management and appraisal
• Communication Processes
• Compensation and Wage Structure
• Classifying Employees
• Knowledge of employment law
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. 

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Job Vacancy 2015: Consultants at Save the Children Nigeria

Save the Children International is a 'dual mandate' organisation and as such equal priority will be given to both humanitarian and development work. This is the only way we will be able to ensure that some of the fundamental rights that we believe children have, such as survival, safety and constant access to protection and education can be guaranteed. As part of a commitment to work with children through humanitarian interventions Save the Children will support programmes in both sudden onset and chronic emergency situations.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Consultant - Development of Advocacy Materials and Dissemination of Findings of a Conflict in Education and Violence Research in Gombe State.

Job ID: #1024321
Location: Abuja

Job Description
Save the Children is the world's leading independent organization for children working in over 120 countries worldwide to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. Save the Children has been active in Nigeria since 2001 with a programme of work that is spread over 20 States reaching an estimated 25million beneficiaries directly and indirectly with core thematic work in education, child protection, hunger and livelihoods, child rights governance, health and nutrition.

Our work seeks to put into practice our theory of change through a combination of advocacy and campaigning for better practices and policies to fulfill children's rights and to ensure their voices are heard, by building partnerships with others including governments, civil society organizations, communities and children to share knowledge and influence others, by scaling up our interventions based on best practice and by developing evidence-based, proven examples of what works to bring about lasting solutions to the problems children face in their lives.

Objectives of the Consultancy

• The objectives of this assignment are to develop advocacy materials, three key products: such as Position papers, Policy briefs and Fact sheets and conduct a dissemination of the findings and recommendations of the above mentioned research undertaken as part of the ESSPIN project as well as essential information about conflict sensitive approaches to key education stakeholders(for example e.g. State Ministries of Education, Universal Basic Education, Colleges/Institutes or Faculties of Education, National Teachers Institute, teachers and Principals /Head teachers and teachers in primary and secondary schools, CSACEFA,Community/Faith-Based Organizations, Women /Community leaders) ,Youth Groups, National Union of Teachers , UN Donor Agencies).
• This is with the view to inform key advocacy issues to improve our educational system at the Federal and state levels. it is expected that dissemination activities will enhance key stakeholders' understanding of the issues as well as their commitment to working together to kick-start the development of a road map for immediate, medium and long-term interventions aimed at mitigating the impacts of conflicts and violence on children's education, and facilitating safe, equitable access to quality education through a conflict sensitive approaches in our education system.

Scope of Work:

• Develop advocacy materials - policy briefs, position papers, Fact Sheets using resource materials (for example the ESSPIN research on Education Conflict and Violence 2014 and Inter Agency for Education in Emergencies (INEE) Guidance Notes on Conflict Sensitive Education/ .documented conflicts and insurgency Nigerian reports affecting children's education .
• Conduct a one day dissemination workshop with key education stakeholders in Gombe state and share information on the impacts of conflict on education., key findings and recommendations from the ESSPIN research and the importance of conflict sensitive approaches in promoting children's continued equitable access to safe schools and quality education.
• Coordinate stakeholders groups to develop an action plan /strategies for mitigating conflicts in our education system and for developing/infusing Conflict sensitive education in Curriculum for Basic Education in Gombe state schools in the nearest future.
• Submit a report of the dissemination workshop.

Person Specification

• A postgraduate qualification or its equivalent in Education, Social Development or Communication, ICT, Development Management and other related fields.
• Knowledge and understanding of Conflict Sensitive Education as in the Inter Agency Network for Education in Emergencies INEE-Minimum standards for Education: preparedness, response and recovery package.
• Ability to facilitate participatory and interactive discussion and collate necessary information.
• Good knowledge of the global literature on education in emergencies, particularly in conflict settings and of the networks of organizations which provide resources/documentation and learning (for example INEE Guidance Notes on Conflict Sensitive Education and Do no Harm principles ).
• Ability to develop and coordinate participatory activities and design strategies for implementation.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and or Hausa language
• Ability to communicate appropriately with clients/stakeholders and to elicit reliable information
• Ability to apply conflict sensitive education discussion throughout the dissemination activity.
• Ability to design and facilitate participatory and interactive workshops.
• Ability to collate information and prepare appropriate reports

Application Closing Date
15th June, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's and qualifying statements to: Nigeria.ProgramsVacancy@savethechildren.org explaining why you are suitable for the position you are applying for. State position clearly in the subject field as applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified. Also, applications received after the closing date above will not be considered.

Note: Applications will be treated as they are received and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

2015 Job Vacancy:Gym Instructor at Fosad Consulting Limited

Fosad Consulting Limited - Our client, a non-banking financial institution is currently looking to hire a suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Gym Instructor

Location: Lagos

Job Descriptions

• Demonstrate the correct way to use exercise equipment
• Monitor the misuse of equipment
• Ensure the gym is clean and free of health and safety hazards
• Deliver exercise classes and workshops
• Demonstrating activities for participants to follow
• Showing participants how to use exercise machines and free weights properly
• Supervising clients to make sure that they are exercising safely and effectively
• Leading group exercise classes, such as circuit training, aerobics or spinning
• Creating personal exercise programmes

Qualifications

• B.Sc/HND ion Physical & Health Science
• A minimum of 2 year's working experience

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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2015 Job Vacancy: Regional Sales Manager at Best Search Recruitment Limited

Best Search Recruitment Limited - Our client, a leading provider of currency recognition and cash processing solutions with great potential and rapid development. For over 20 years, they specialize in the development and manufacturing of:

• Automated Teller Machine (ATM) for financial institutions and retailers;
• Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) systems for railway and subway stations;
• Currency recognition and cash processing equipment modules and systems.

Headquartered in Guangzhou, they are the No. 1 ATM supplier in China and a top 6 player in the global market. Their products and solutions are widely used in over 70 countries and regions worldwide, with over 136,000 machines providing reliability, security and convenience to over 10 million people on a daily basis.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Regional Sales Manager

Reports to: Regional Sales Director
Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job Summary
Responsible for the business development, project and account management for West Africa region, which include new business partner, sales channel and sales leads development and follow, presales support for sales partners, project coordination between partner, customers and headquarter project team, as well as customer relationship maintain. Working with the regional project team closely to achieve sales target in West Africa region

Responsibilities

• Marketing planning: analyze the market demand and opportunities, position the target market and customers, set up marketing plan and annual action plans for West Africa.
• Business development: develop new business partner, sales channel and new sales leads
• Partner support: support and supervise current sales partners to push and secure sales orders
• Presales support: supporting sales partner for daily product related issues
• Project coordination: working closely between partner and regional project team, responsible for the project coordination and communication
• Customer relationship maintaining
• Prepare a variety of status reports, including activity, closings, follow-up, and adherence to goals.
• Communicate new product and service opportunities, special developments, information, or feedback gathered through field activity to appropriate company staff.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor degree, sales/marketing/computer/electronics related are preferred.
• Three to five years of sales or marketing experience in banking and/or ATM industry.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Knowledge of advertising and sales promotion techniques.
• Visibility requires maintaining a professional appearance and providing a positive company image to the public.
• Work requires significant local travel to current and potential clients. This requires the possession of a valid state driver's license.
• Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule and frequent international travel.

Working Conditions
Employee is required to be stationed at Africa as company's local presence, working conditions are normal for an office environment. Work requires significant local travel and requires frequent international travel and weekend and/or evening work.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their updated CV's to: faso@bestsearchrecruitment.com

2015 Job Vacancy: Medical Advisor at Best Search Recruitment Limited

Best Search Recruitment is a partnership based company of highly experienced international recruiters with over 20 years industry experience. Our consultants are focused on locating hard to find talented individuals for reputable companies world wide.

Our services are wider than most of our competitors and we hope this web site will show you more about our innovation and creativity whether you are seeking a new role, or an HR professional or hiring line manager wanting to find out more about us.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Medical Advisor

Location: Nigeria

Summary

• The Medical Advisor is responsible for the implementation of the medical strategy of the branch in collaboration with marketing and sales teams, and for providing medical and scientific expertise to enable company products reach the maximum of their potential.
• He/she is also responsible for the development of company reputation among its partners.

Responsibilities
Medical:

• Implementation and follow up of clinical studies in West Africa sub region
• Informing Medical Director on the updates of medical actions in West Africa
• Adapting scientific data into advantages for the patient
• Ensure compliance with company procedure in Pharmacovigilance & promotional materials.
• Handle Medical Information
• Responsible for all drug safety matters

Marketing/Sales:

• Communicate effectively on products benefit
• Liaise with the relevant staff in medical, regulatory, marketing sales etc. to ensure cross functional communication is of high quality and the company goals are met
• Build Partnership with KOLs & Health Authorities to support company products
• Active participation in all Medico - Marketing activities in the zone.

Regulatory:

• Ensuring ethics in consumption
• Participating in securing ethics in our actions
• Recording clinical studies (ethics committees, Regulatory bodies)
• Support in registering products
• Support for fitting promotional material to scientific , legal and regulatory requirement and company guidelines

Qualification/Experience

• Must have basic medical degrees (MBBS or MD) from a reputable university.
• Post graduate will be an advantage
• Minimum 3 years medical practice post qualification
• At least 1yr experience as a medical sales representative is mandatory
• Sales, marketing, or other business experience in pharmaceutical industry is a recommendation

Competencies:

• Good Knowledge of the health care system in Africa
• Good Understanding of the commercial implications of the business
• Planning and budgeting
• Goal and results oriented, business acumen
• Demonstrates a high level of energy, drive and personal responsibility to achieve individual goals
• Analyses and solves problems by seeking and interpreting relevant data in a logical manner
• Attention to detail, adopting methodical, systematic, organised working style whilst retaining sight of the bigger picture
• Anticipates and embraces change, adapting behaviour to suit the situation
• Challenges the status quo, generating and implementing innovative ideas and solutions
• Works as part of a team, respecting the opinions, needs and contributions of others.
• Able to build relationships across departments and functions
• Listens and considers others points of view with an open mind

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications and CV's to:

 cv@bsr.re

2015 Customer Care Manager at a Power Generating Company - Best Search Recruitment Limited

Best Search Recruitment Limited - On behalf of our client, a power generating company, we are searching for a candidate to fill the position of:

Job Title: Customer Care Manager

Location: Lagos

Responsibilities

• Setting Customer Service Plan, Goals & objectives, Budget, Policies & Procedures.
• Accomplishes customer service human resource objectives by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures.
• Achieves customer service objectives by contributing customer service information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying customer service trends; determining system improvements; implementing change.
• Maximize CRM system affectivity by monitoring the input into the system, quality of information, projecting weekly/monthly reports.
• Conduct weekly team meetings with CCU to improve efficiency, provide all division heads with a weekly/monthly report on updates, activity, concerns, and recommendations.
• Attend sales/aftersales/marketing meetings to update on company goals, plans, and activity.
• Meets customer service financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
• Determines customer service requirements by maintaining contact with customers; visiting operational environments; conducting surveys; forming focus groups; benchmarking best practices; analyzing

Qualification

• University degree with at least 6 years experience as a customer care manager, has around 10 years of experience in the Customer care/service field, worked with a power generation company at any point in career is a plus
• Proficient in relevant computer applications
• Required language proficiency in English (Hausa, Yoruba and Pigeon English is a plus)
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices
• Knowledge of call center telephony and technology
• Extensive Experience in a call center or customer service environment
• Good data entry and typing skills
• Knowledge of administration and clerical processes
• Has experience in budgeting and planning
• Management skills
• Has the ability to lead a team and develop and implement standards, policies, and procedures.

Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills
• Listening skills
• Problem analysis and problem solving
• Decision making
• Customer service orientation
• Analytical skills
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail

Application Closing Date
30th June, 2015

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's to:
adenike@bestsearch.com

2015 Graduate Sales Representative - Electrical Appliances and Generators at Best Search Recruitment Limited

Best Search Recruitment Limited - Our client, a reputable manufacturing company is looking for a target driven Sales Representative to introduce clients to new products and services wherever applicable.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Sales Representative - Electrical Appliances and Generator

Location: Lagos

Responsibilities

• Follow up on outstanding business in a timely manner
• Introduce clients to new products and services wherever applicable
• Maintain showrooms’ supply of sales
• Coordinate display changes with warehouse staff
• Assist clients with Customer Service needs maintaining the brand’s high standards.
• Cultivate strong client relationships.
• Assist with inventory and special projects as needed.

Education/Experience

• University degree in Business Administration or Marketing
• 1-3 years of selling electrical products and generators
• Excellent selling and customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills
• Target driven
• Proactive
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Result oriented
• Strong customer service and supervisory skills

Application Closing Date
30th June, 2015

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV's to:
  adenike@bestsearchrecruitment.com

2015 Graduate Business Analyst at Airtel Nigeria

Airtel Nigeria (Airtel Networks Limited), a leading mobile telecommunication services provider in Nigeria and a member of Airtel Africa Group, is committed to providing innovative, exciting, affordable and quality mobile services to Nigerians, giving them the freedom to communicate, rise above their daily challenges and drive economic and social development.

A truly innovative company, Airtel has showed resilience, charting new paths in meeting the demands and needs of its esteemed stakeholders and enhancing distribution as well as providing affordable services to empower more Nigerians.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Business Analyst

Location: Lagos

Job Purpose

• To develop commercial plans & business cases, business valuations and appraisal of investment opportunities in the Telecoms industry in Nigeria.
• To develop competitive intelligence reporting of telecoms industry and carry out data collation, market intelligence report and analyze macroeconomic indicators to identify new investment and growth areas for the business.

Key Accountabilities
Business valuations and Investment Appraisals:

• Return on Investment analysis for capital expenditures on tangible and non- tangible telecom assets
• Strategic appraisal and valuation of merger and acquisition proposals.
• Evaluation of business investment opportunities
• Long term business planning

Decision Support:

• Greenfield projects, risk and strategic projects evaluation
• Evaluate potential new investments and perform qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Review investments and prepare materials and Investment Committee proposals and presentations
• Interacts with other departments to create financial models in order to evaluate investment profitability under a bearable risk level

Commercial Decision Support:
Commercial appraisal of:

• Enterprise Business - Wholesale leased line, fibre swap and carrier business opportunities
• Data Business - New lines of business within data space
• Mobile Money - New applications of mobile money

Market Intelligence and Macroeconomic analysis:

• Research investment and economic market trends to create sales ideas and educational white papers.
• Gathers and analyses relevant financial data and economic information from a variety of sources, using financial modelling tools and techniques
• Promote information flow to capture gathered intelligence from internal and external sources.

Desired Skills and Experience
Educational Qualifications and Functional / Technical Skills

• Graduate Electrical Engineering preferably
• Professional qualification in Accounting
• MBA finance

Relevant Experience

• 4-6 years in FMCG & Telecoms
• In-depth knowledge of the telecoms industry.
• understanding of Telecom accounting
• Strong data analytical skills
• Experience of Business Intelligence tools like Hyperion, Cognos etc.
• Advanced Knowledge of SQL script writing and data mining techniques
• Deep understanding of company/project valuation concepts
• Understanding of investor relations reports
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Excel, Word & Power Point
• Excellent research and data mining
• Strong analytical, computational and communication skills

Other Requirements:

• High level of commitment
• Attention to detail
• Results oriented
• Good interpersonal skills

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:

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