Job vacancy For Well Completion Supervisors at Oasis Africa Consulting Limited 2018

Oasis Africa Consulting Limited - Our Client is a multinational outstanding player in the Oil and Gas industry involved in the exploration of crude. We are looking for highly committed, resourceful, self-motivated, result-oriented and multi-disciplinary persons to fill the position below:

Job Title: Well Completion Supervisor

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Job type: Full-time

Job Descriptions

• Supervise drilling and completion execution assuring that operations conforms to plans and are being carried out safely, efficiently and economically, managing manpower, rigs, material supplies and stocks, resolving difficulties which could otherwise delay drilling progress.
• Effective, efficient and safe drilling and completion operations in accordance with drilling program and specifications.
• Manage personnel, equipment and materials at rig site operations
• Ensure that drilling and completion operations are carried out in safety, with good oilfield practice and in accordance with program and all the relevant company standards and HSEQ procedures.

Qualifications

• Diploma in a Scientific or Technical discipline.
• 5 years of Oil and Gas Industry experience and 10 years of drilling and completion activities experience.
• IWCF certified (theoretical and practical BLOW-OUT PREVENTION COURSE as per level 4 chart 476 IOGP)
• Training in drilling, completion, subsurface and reservoir courses.

Additional Information
Salary and Benefits:

• Pay/benefits are competitive based on industry standards.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
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Job Vacancy For Fluid Engineer at Oasis Africa Consulting Limited

Oasis Africa Consulting Limited - Our client, a multinational outstanding player in the oil and gas industry involved in the exploration of crude. We are looking for highly committed, resourceful, self-motivated, result-oriented and multi-disciplinary persons to fill the position below:

Job Title: Fluid Engineer

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description

• To develop drilling and completion fluids and cement programs, optimizing the investments and applying the highest standards of engineering integrity, safety and environmental protection.
• Technical integrity and efficiency of mud, cement and completion fluids program.
• Manage waste disposal in order to preserve the environment and in accord with local regulations
• Provide technical advice on sampling and analysis of drilling and completion fluids cement slurries and relevant chemical products
• Participate as a member of the emergency task force in event of blowout of other major emergency.

Qualifications

• Graduate of any related engineering discipline.
• 5 years of Oil and Gas Industry experience and 10 years of drilling completion activities experience.
• Training and courses in drilling and completion, geology and geophysics and subsurface and reservoir courses.

Salary and Benefits
Pay/benefits are competitive based on industry standards.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Vacancy For Drilling Engineer at Oasis Africa Consulting Limited

Oasis Africa Consulting Limited - Our client, a multinational outstanding player in the oil and gas industry involved in the exploration of crude. We are looking for highly committed, resourceful, self-motivated, result-oriented and multi-disciplinary persons to fill the position below:

Job Title: Drilling Engineer

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Develop well design and layout optimizing the investments and applying the highest standards of engineering integrity, safety and environmental protection.
• Draft drilling plan and support its execution providing engineering advice, and updating when necessary, well design and execution plans.
• Plan engineering drilling operations in order to achieve technical objectives in safe, efficient and cost effective manner
• Recommend changes in some aspects of drilling program (if necessary) to improve drilling and completion methods, techniques and speed.
• Carry out special studies and reports on any aspects of drilling and completion operations as required.
• Provide digital data useful to follow up well operations and produce well profile print-outs and overpressure study.
• To critically study these data, detect anomalies and propose corrective actions if needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of any related engineering discipline.
• 5 years of Oil and Gas Industry experience and 10 years of drilling completion activities experience.
• Training and courses in drilling and completion, geology and geophysics and subsurface and reservoir courses.

Salary and Benefits

• Pay/benefits are competitive based on industry standards.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
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Job Vacancy For Data Scientist (Advisory) at KPMG Nigeria

KPMG Professional Services and KPMG Advisory Services are the KPMG member firm in Nigeria. The partners and people have been operating in Nigeria since 1978, providing multidisciplinary professional services to both local and international organisations within the Nigerian business community.

As one of the leading providers of professional services, KPMG knows that the success and growth of the firm also depends on the success and growth of the Nigerian economy. Hence, it champions progressive change and makes the future happen for its clients, people and the community, thereby enabling Nigeria’s success.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Data Scientist in Advisory

Ref. ID: 138711BR
Location: Lagos
Engagement Type: Graduate Hire

Responsibilities

• KPMG's Data & Analytics professionals have earned that trust with a business-first approach focused on solving complex C-level business imperatives with analytics. We help clients address their long-term, strategic objectives. We combine our heritage of deep industry and process knowledge with innovative capabilities and proven solutions to help clients make better, faster decisions in all areas of their business to accelerate results.
• Analyze and model structured data using advanced statistical methods and implement algorithms and software needed to perform analyses
• Build recommendation engines, spam classifiers, sentiment analyzers and classifiers for unstructured and semi-structured data
• Develop churn management, Customer Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Next Best Offer and other recommendation machine learning models and algorithms
• Perform explanatory data analyses, generate and test working hypotheses, prepare and analyze historical data and identify patterns
• Oversee the deployment of machine learning, natural language, and statistical analysis methods, such as classification, collaborative filtering, association rules, sentiment analysis, topic modeling, time-series analysis, regression, statistical inference, and validation methods
• Design and implement cognitive computing/AI applications using some combination of the following commercial and open source platforms and libraries including Microsoft AI, Google AI, AWS AI, IBM Watson, Tensor flow, etc.
• Participate in client engagements focused on big data and advanced business analytics, in diverse domains such as product development, marketing research, public policy, optimization, and risk management; communicate results and educate others through reports and presentations. Candidate should be open to working across industry groups including financial services, consumer markets, energy and natural resources, telecoms and public sector
• Supervise and build capacity of junior members of the Data & Analytics team

Capabilities:

• Strong knowledge in the following fields: predictive analytics and machine learning, natural language processing (NLP), Artificial intelligence (AI), data visualization, statistical modeling and data mining
• Problem solving ability through the use and/or development of algorithms, models, testing, etc.
• Strong understanding and ability to deploy supervised and unsupervised learning techniques including decision trees, ensemble methods, random forests, logistic regression, neural networks, SVM, Unsupervised learning & clustering, K-‘means, etc.
• Strong knowledge and ability to leverage big data tools to cluster large amount of data and process data in distributed, large-scale environments. Familiarity with distributed data processing environments such as Amazon EC2, Storm, Hadoop and Spark will be an added advantage
• Fluency in Python, R, Java, C++ or similar object oriented programming language
• Proficiency and working experience with at least, one statistical modelling tool (such as SAS, Alteryx etc.)
• Strong data cleaning and transformation skills to ensure available data is suitable for modelling
• Strong communication skills - ability to explain technical concepts to the non-technical professionals/ client personnel

Experience and Qualifications

• A minimum of five years of professional experience working as a Data Scientist in a practical problem-oriented business area
• Strong experience in analytics, statistics, data mining, machine learning, natural language processing and/or mathematics
• Master's degree or doctorate degree in Business Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering or related fields
• Minimum of second class upper in your first degree
• Must be between 28 - 35 years old.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
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Job Vacancy For Corporate Communications Lead at KPMG Nigeria

KPMG Professional Services and KPMG Advisory Services are the KPMG member firm in Nigeria. The partners and people have been operating in Nigeria since 1978, providing multidisciplinary professional services to both local and international organisations within the Nigerian business community.

As one of the leading providers of professional services, KPMG knows that the success and growth of the firm also depends on the success and growth of the Nigerian economy. Hence, it champions progressive change and makes the future happen for its clients, people and the community, thereby enabling Nigeria’s success.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Corporate Communications Lead

Ref. ID: 138722BR
Location: Lagos
Engagement Type: Graduate Hire
Region: EMA

Roles and Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility is to manage, develop, coordinate, maintain and disseminate the Firm’s Knowledge Management processes and resources. Primary focus is to update content that will aid in business development and knowledge on all market indicators.
• Communication strategist for KPMG’s Executive Office leaders both internally and externally.
• Coordinate the Firm’s external branding and corporate communication activities
• Ensure effective communications of key corporate messages within the organization at various locations – advertising and image building, change and corporate culture, communication policy, building a communication culture.
• Content and strategy manager for the KPMG Social Media platforms; §   coordinator and correspondence manager for the various units and practices.
• Developing, managing, maintaining and measuring/reporting on selected engagement platforms and channels in line with the function’s mandate.
• Developing and executing strategic communication plans, policies and guidelines relating to issue, risk and crises management, and measurement thereof including liaison with Global counterparts.
• Assist division knowledge managers to develop knowledge management strategies and process suited to their needs, ensuring adherence to brand central and Brand regulatory compliance in capturing and submitting high quality and value content to the micro web.
• Assist practitioners in navigating knowledge bases and creating content documents according to standards. Edit commentary/interpretations of content experts and internal submissions.
• Gaining and maintaining familiarity with KPMG key contacts and communication lines
• Implementation of Marketing Plans for and Events for KPMG Nigeria
• Assist with monitoring documents submitted to the micro web for compliance with brand and image regulatory policies, procedures and practices, and ensure that high quality standards and taxonomy are enforced.
• Assist in training staff in knowledge management competency by adapting training materials provided by Knowledge Management Support 
• Work in partnership with other units to evolve the Lagos internal intranet/ extranet as a valued and much used channel for knowledge and sharing information.

Monitor and maintain subscription to the following:

• UNDB Online
• Fortune Magazine, Economist, Time, Newsweek, Harvard Business Review
• Business Directories
• The Banker

Qualification and Skills

• First degree in Social Sciences or Arts or its equivalent
• 7-9 years in related field

Functional/Technical Skills:

• Organizational and coordination ability
• Web management and development skills (html, css and JavaScript)
• Social Media Measurement and analysis tools; Google certified etc
• Technology appreciation, including a working understanding of Microsoft Office Share Point Server
• Good Computer skills, Searching the internet
• Behavioral Skills
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in diverse teams
• Strong relationship building and networking skills
• Performance Measures/Feedback
• Timeliness of deliverables related to research

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
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Job Vacancy For JV Accountant (Upstream) at KPMG Nigeria 2018

KPMG Professional Services is the KPMG member firm in Nigeria. The partners and people have been operating in Nigeria since 1978, providing multidisciplinary professional services to both local and international organizations within the Nigerian business community. Our vision is to build and sustain our reputation as the best firm to work with by ensuring our people, clients and communities achieve their full potential. At KPMG, we are committed to working with our clients to cut through complexities of the business world - finding solutions and adding value.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: JV Accountant (Upstream)

Location: Lagos

Overview

• The chosen candidate will be responsible for taking on a senior role in financial decision-making that affects the JV and will provide strategic financial input to senior management.
• While keenly overseeing the overall accounting process, the successful JV Accountant will play a key role in developing and implementing financial procedures to improve and maintain the financial health of the JV.

Responsibilities

• Execute the financial strategy of the JV
• Manage financial controls and accounting procedures
• Ensure full transparency over the financial performance of the JV
• Provide advice on how to increase revenue and reduce costs
• Source funding for specific JV needs
• Effectively and clearly communicate potential risks in a timely manner
• Propose action plans to ensure that annual financial objectives are attained
• Support the COO with the preparation of monthly and annual financial plans

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Professional accounting designation (ACA, ACCA)
• 5+ years' experience in a project accounting position with a producing player in the Nigeria upstream sector
• Computer skills, including proficiency in MS office suite and ERP systems
• Excellent communication skills

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Vacancy For Chief Operating Officer (Upstream) at KPMG Nigeria

KPMG Professional Services is the KPMG member firm in Nigeria. The partners and people have been operating in Nigeria since 1978, providing multidisciplinary professional services to both local and international organizations within the Nigerian business community. Our vision is to build and sustain our reputation as the best firm to work with by ensuring our people, clients and communities achieve their full potential. At KPMG, we are committed to working with our clients to cut through complexities of the business world - finding solutions and adding value.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Operating Officer (Upstream)

Location: Lagos

Overview

• The Chief Operating Officer coordinates and directs the overall operations of the asset. He/she will be responsible for the operating expenditure on the project and the maximization of the asset value. The individual will be responsible for strategy formulation and implementation of the JV's long and short-term goals.
• He/she will build necessary relationships with regulatory agencies and other stakeholders to achieve success.

Responsibilities
Business Planner:

• Establish required strategic objectives and operational plans for the JV to implement its 5 Year Business Plan as well as communicate such plans to key stakeholders
• Review and evaluate the threats and risks to the successful implementation of the plan and prepare required strategies to mitigate and manage such risks

Market Strategist:

• Identify and promote potential investment/asset acquisition opportunities

Business Performance Monitor:

• Ensure that all commercial objectives are met within schedule
• Set targets of business and operational performance for front line managers and ensure that such targets are cascaded down to staff
• Ensure cost effective operations with a high focus on productivity, reliability and commercial viability.

Relationship Manager:

• Understand all stakeholder expectations and formulate plans to address those expectations
• Work with department Heads in developing and managing relationships with third parties as with community leaders
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders such as DPR, NAPIMS, and Environmental Agencies

Corporate Image Manager:

• Plan and develop industrial, labor, and public relations policies designed to improve the JV's image and relations with employees, investors, industrial unions, host communities and the general public·
• Network with key industry players and relevant government functionaries create a positive identification for the JV.

Requirements

• First degree in Petroleum Engineering, Geology or any other relevant discipline;
• Minimum of 10 -18 years relevant experience;
• Technical experience garnered while working for reputable indigenous E & P companies;
• Experience in some or all of the following areas:
• Asset custody transfer management;
• Production;
• Reservoir engineering;
• Well engineering;
• Health, safety and environment, etc.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Vacancy For Corporate Social Responsibility Officer at KPMG Nigeria

KPMG Professional Services and KPMG Advisory Services are the KPMG member firm in Nigeria. The partners and people have been operating in Nigeria since 1978, providing multidisciplinary professional services to both local and international organisations within the Nigerian business community.

As one of the leading providers of professional services, KPMG knows that the success and growth of the firm also depends on the success and growth of the Nigerian economy. Hence, it champions progressive change and makes the future happen for its clients, people and the community, thereby enabling Nigeria’s success.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Corporate Social Responsibility Officer

Ref. ID: 138542BR
Location: Lagos
Engagement Type: Graduate Hire

Job Summary

• Execute CSR plans, initiatives and activities in line with the firm’s CSR programme

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop detailed CSR work plans based on the firm’s CSR programme.
• Coordinate and execute CSR activities in line with the approved CSR plan and proactively manage issues / challenges that may occur.
• Research and monitor social trends to identify CSR opportunities and key issues to be leveraged
• Identify and manage a network of professional relationships with key stakeholders including strategic partners such educational institutions, health facilities, government agencies etc., community leaders, non-profit organizations, and CSR recipients.
• Act as the main point of contact between internal and external stakeholders
• Engage internal stakeholders on CSR activities to obtain support and buy-in
• Collaborate with multiple divisions / units across the firm to ensure timely delivery on CSR initiatives.
• Coordinate the development and update of CSR promotional materials including press releases, newsletters, email announcements, planned publications, on-line, intranet, video, etc.
• Conduct an assessment of CSR initiatives to determine impact and continued relevance, and make recommendations to the CSR committee on findings.
• Monitor and develop periodic reports on implementation status of CSR activities
• Develop the annual CSR report on activities and performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head, Markets Operations and CSR Partner

Skills, Experience and Competencies

• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Very good written and verbal communication skills
• Very good stakeholder management and engagement skills
• Good interpersonal and influencing skills
• Ability to prioritize conflicting priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to use MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Project)
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to take initiative
• Strong sense of job ownership i.e. responsibility, accountability and dependability
• About 3-5 years CSR experience within a corporate environment
• Ability to work independently and collaborative.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Massive KPMG Nigeria Graduate Recruitment (Accounting Managed Services) 2018

KPMG is a global network of professional firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory Services. Our vision is to build and sustain our reputation as the best firm to work with by ensuring our people, clients and communities achieve their full potential.

Applications are invited for:

Title: Accounting Managed Services - Graduate Recruitment

Job Ref.: 128606BR
Location: Lagos
Engagement Type: Graduate Hire

Job Summary

• KPMG is seeking to hire exceptional graduates who will be part of a dynamic team in the Internal Audit & Risk Compliance Unit (IARCS).
• The KPMG IARCS unit is a clear market leader in the provision of governance, risk and compliance services.
• The team works with several clients across various industries to provide internal audit outsourcing services, review and design of corporate governance, diagnostic review and design of enterprise risk management services, etc.

Requirements

• Second Class Upper in any discipline
• Age range of candidates will be between 28 and 35
• Successful completion of Accounting Skill-based Aptitude Test
• Successful completion of the Assessment center /Interview and Partner Interview
• 5 credits at O’Levels in one sitting, including Mathematics and English

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Vacancy For Change Management Consultant at KPMG Nigeria

KPMG is a global network of professional firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory Services. Our vision is to build and sustain our reputation as the best firm to work with by ensuring our people, clients and communities achieve their full potential.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Change Management Consultant

Ref No: 138406BR
Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• The consultant will participate in the delivery of change management solutions to address clients’ change/transformation efforts
• This will involve supporting clients to manage changes to business processes, systems and technology, organization structures, job roles, etc.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Participate actively in the execution of change management engagements by carrying out the following:
• Engage clients’ stakeholders and assess client data to obtain a clear understanding of the rationale for the change
• Assess organizational readiness for change; Identify and analyze the risks arising from clients’ proposed change initiatives
• Conduct detailed change assessments to identify processes and jobs that will be impacted by the clients’ change initiatives
• Develop change management strategies based on considerations of the client’s environment, stakeholder needs, and the desired future state
• Design and execute stakeholder engagement plans, communication plans and campaigns
• Develop and deliver learning solutions that will support organizational change
• Develop deliverables and reports that document insights obtained, actionable plans and appropriate migration strategies for sustaining change efforts

Job Requirements
The successful candidate should possess:

• Minimum of a First Degree in Human Resources or related Social Science discipline
• 3 - 5 years’ relevant work experience related to change management or human resource consulting
• Previous experience in organizational change efforts
• Proficiency in using MS Office tools especially MS PowerPoint, Excel, and Project,
• Very good verbal and written communication skills
• Very good stakeholder management and engagement skills
• Ability to work effectively within a team
• Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
 
How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Vacancy For Senior Manager/Manager - Deal Advisory at KPMG Nigeria

KPMG is a global network of professional firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory Services. Our vision is to build and sustain our reputation as the best firm to work with by ensuring our people, clients and communities achieve their full potential.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Manager/Manager - Deal Advisory

Ref No: 136809BR
Location: Lagos
Service Line: Deal Advisory
Contract Type: Permanent
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

Job Summary

• The successful candidate will be required to lead Deal Advisory projects by managing engagement deliverables, timelines and budgets.
• Key responsibilities include deal origination, conducting independent business reviews and working on complex restructuring engagements in all industry sectors.
• Additionally, the individual will be expected to assist with business development by developing industry research, thought leaderships, proposals, presentations, reports and effective business networking.

Roles and Responsibilities

•  Identification of key issues and carrying out the relevant financial analysis
• Undertaking large engagements, reporting to Partner, with their limited supervision Preparation of good TS reports, including review of sections compiled by other team members on the job 
• Active participation in compiling industry research, thought leadership and proposal materials for business development activities
• Contribution to the effective working of the team and development of team morale Ensuring that risk documentation is completed for all jobs on a timely basis as per the applicable T&R technical/risk management policies.

Technical Experience:

• Strategic planning for public and private sector organizations
• Feasibility study preparation
• Financial modeling and analysis

Report/Presentation Development:

• Producing clear and concise reports that follow a logical structure
• Developing client presentations that are tailored to the audience and capture the salient points of the topic presented

Financial Analysis:

• Developing financial models as required, to prepare financial projections (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement, etc.)
• Reviewing financial models developed by other team members and providing feedback
• Articulating key relevant financial metrics (e.g. IRR, NPV) that are based on assumptions specific to the engagement
• Presenting financial analysis in a reader-friendly manner to highlight most important take-always for the client.

Engagement Structuring:

• Guiding development of analytical framework as required for the engagements
• Ensuring comprehensive analysis of core and peripheral issues relevant to the engagements
• Validating data sources to ensure credibility of analysis and final deliverables
  

Qualifications and Skills

• A first degree with a minimum of Second Class (Upper Division) in any discipline from a reputable institution
• An M.Sc. (Corporate Finance, Economics, Management), MBA or any of their equivalents from a leading  business school
• Possession of a Certified Financial Analyst or a Professional Accountant qualification
• For Experienced Managers, a minimum of eight (8) years’ post-NYSC experience in a similar position in a leading professional services Firm (preferably a Big Four member).Deal Advisory or Transaction services experience will be an advantage
• For Senior Managers, a minimum of ten (10) years’ post-NYSC experience in a similar position in a leading professional services Firm (preferably a Big Four member).Deal Advisory or Transaction services experience will be an advantage
• High ethical standards and proven integrity
• Excellent persuasive and negotiation skills
• Strong numerate skills and good business acumen
• Good research and documentation skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Articulate, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to deliver on multiple tasks within tight timelines in a client-driven environment
• Strong people management and project management skills
• A very strong sense of ownership with every assigned task
• Ability to work independently (without supervision)
• Excellent computer skills and working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
• Knowledge of IFRS will be an advantage

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
 
How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Vacancy For Chief Executive Officer - Payment Solutions at KPMG Nigeria

KPMG Nigeria - Our client is a leading system integrator, providing top-notch ICT Infrastructure Solutions to key clients across the banking, telecoms, power, oil & gas sectors in Nigeria and West Africa.

In line with its strategic growth objectives, our client recently established a Payment Solutions business and is desirous of hiring a top-of-the-class individual with proven track record of results-driven leadership and the requisite skills and experience to fill the CEO position for this business.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Executive Officer - Payment Solutions

Ref #: KPMG/CPS 246
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Industry / Sector: Payment Solutions/Financial Services

Detailed Job Description

• Reporting to the Board, the CEO will provide quality leadership and direction to ensure performance of the business in line with its strategic plans and to ensure it is capable of delivering on its long-term strategic intent and vision.

Accountabilities

• Coordinating and managing the agent network for successful implementation and deployment of a world class competitive platform in alignment with business’ strategy.
• Identifying and growing new businesses including Value Added Services through the Agent Network Platform for financial Institutions & other sectors across Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone and any assigned Countries by management.
• Leading and managing the overall Agency Banking and ensuring that the business achieves its set goals.

Responsibilities
General Management:

• Providing overall supervision for the General Managers.
• Managing performance of the General Managers.
• Developing and implementing the corporate strategy.
• Overseeing the enforcement of all agent management policies and sanctions.
• Managing relationships and compliance issues with regulatory authorities.
• Presenting periodic Agent Network Reports to the Board.
• Rolling out the Shared Agent Banking Platform across the geo-political zones with focus on penetrating the northern region.
• Enhancing the penetration and extension of permitted banking services to the unbanked, under-banked and banked populace in Nigeria; thereby promoting financial inclusion in the wider spectrum in line with the Financial Inclusion Strategy of Nigeria.
• Ensuring that functional objectives are delivered through a highly motivated and engaged team.
• Developing bench strength of future leaders through coaching, mentoring and guidance for the team.

Agent Network Development:

• Establishing appropriate framework to facilitate Agent rollout.
• Evaluating performances of Agent Supervisors and Master Agents across critical parameters – Customer and Agent acquisition; and Agent management.
• Preparing and presenting monthly reports on regional performance to the board on an ongoing basis.
• Ensuring all retail Agents recruited are set up within 48 hours of being engaged.
• Providing field-based market intelligence necessary for forecasting long and short-range market potentials for the Super Agency service.

Sales and Business Process Management:

• Driving the execution of sales strategy to achieve targets set by management.
• Providing a solution-oriented sales approach over the full delivery lifecycle.
• Driving business growth by consistently developing and maintaining a healthy new business pipeline that will meet and aggressively exceed targets.
• Developing and leading initiatives to grow and sustain the business.
• Deï¬�ning and implementing strategies/plans to grow and improve usage of the solution.
• Utilizing market research and effective competitor analysis to develop and implement sales plan/strategies that will give the business an edge.
• Constantly monitoring all indices to ensure performance against set targets while ensuring remedial action for all initiatives.
• Accurately forecasting annual, quarterly and monthly revenue streams and set performance goals accordingly.
• Analyzing and presenting revenue opportunities per prospective Financial Service Providers (FSP) within the assigned segments.
• Establishing and managing customer relationships and proactively leveraging them to build loyalty; and cross-sell other products of the business.
• Developing effective strategies to ensure the business’ Agent Network becomes the choicest for Financial Service Providers (FSPs) and the end consumer.
• Generating reports on market/competitor intelligence.
• Developing new prospects and expanding the Agent Network.

Corporate Governance & Risk Management:

• Liaising with relevant regulatory bodies such the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), NIBSS, CIBN etc.
• Facilitating the flow of information to key stakeholders such as the Board members.
• Maintaining and updating the governance framework as required - the framework will consist of fair practices, controls and rules of governance on how the firm relates with its stakeholders.

Risk Management:

• Identifying and assessing potential financial risks, reputation risks etc. to the business.
• Putting strategies in place to mitigate risks.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements from relevant agencies.

Qualifications and Experience

• First Degree or its equivalent, while a Master's degree with relevant professional certification will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 15 years relevant experience, with at least five (5) years in a senior management position in a similar or comparable institution
• Experience in payments, financial services/ banking, including agency banking, sales and distribution and/or the telecoms sector is preferable
• Track record of successful management/ administration of regional or national distribution network(s)
• Extensive and working knowledge of retail business and sales channel development.

Skills / Competency Requirements:

• Banking or Payment services experience.
• Key negotiation skills.
• Risk management knowledge
• Corporate governance
• Experience in managing trade outlets.
• Thorough understanding of agency business.
• Sound understanding of the banking industry.
• Information technology savvy.
• Good understanding of online learning platform for product trainings.
• Thorough knowledge of channel development and management
• Working knowledge of banking product management
• Hands-on attitude and self–starting disposition
• Ability to work under pressure and achieve results
• Good business and commercial awareness
• Adept Stakeholder management skills (especially with relevant regulators)
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to foster and sustain relationships with stakeholders, peers and executives
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Vacancy For Senior Manager/Manager Deal Advisory at KPMG Nigeria

KPMG Professional Services is the KPMG member firm in Nigeria. The partners and people have been operating in Nigeria since 1978, providing multidisciplinary professional services to both local and international organizations within the Nigerian business community. Our vision is to build and sustain our reputation as the best firm to work with by ensuring our people, clients and communities achieve their full potential. At KPMG, we are committed to working with our clients to cut through complexities of the business world - finding solutions and adding value.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Manager/Manager Deal Advisory

Ref Id: 136809BR
Location: Lagos
Engagement Type: Graduate Hire

Job Summary

• The successful candidate will be required to lead Deal Advisory projects by managing engagement deliverables, timelines and budgets.
• Key responsibilities include deal origination, conducting independent business reviews and working on complex restructuring engagements in all industry sectors.
• Additionally, the individual will be expected to assist with business development by developing industry research, thought leaderships, proposals, presentations, reports and effective business networking.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Identification of key issues and carrying out the relevant financial analysis
• Undertaking large engagements, reporting to Partner, with their limited supervision Preparation of good TS reports, including review of sections compiled by other team members on the job 
• Active participation in compiling industry research, thought leadership and proposal materials for business development activities
• Contribution to the effective working of the team and development of team morale Ensuring that risk documentation is completed for all jobs on a timely basis as per the applicable T&R technical/risk management policies.

Technical Experience:

• Strategic planning for public and private sector organizations
• Feasibility study preparation
• Financial modeling and analysis

Report/Presentation Development:

• Producing clear and concise reports that follow a logical structure
• Developing client presentations that are tailored to the audience and capture the salient points of the topic presented

Financial Analysis:

• Developing financial models as required, to prepare financial projections (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement, etc.)
• Reviewing financial models developed by other team members and providing feedback
• Articulating key relevant financial metrics (e.g. IRR, NPV) that are based on assumptions specific to the engagement
• Presenting financial analysis in a reader-friendly manner to highlight most important take-always for the client

Engagement Structuring:

• Guiding development of analytical framework as required for the engagements
• Ensuring comprehensive analysis of core and peripheral issues relevant to the engagements
• Validating data sources to ensure credibility of analysis and final deliverables

Qualifications and Skills

• A first degree with a minimum of Second Class (Upper Division) in any discipline from a reputable institution
• An M.Sc. (Corporate Finance, Economics, Management), MBA or any of their equivalents from a leading  business school
• Possession of a Certified Financial Analyst or a Professional Accountant qualification
• For Experienced Managers, a minimum of eight (8) years’ post-NYSC experience in a similar position in a leading professional services Firm (preferably a Big Four member).Deal Advisory or Transaction services experience will be an advantage
• For Senior Managers, a minimum of ten (10) years’ post-NYSC experience in a similar position in a leading professional services Firm (preferably a Big Four member).Deal Advisory or Transaction services experience will be an advantage
• High ethical standards and proven integrity
• Excellent persuasive and negotiation skills
• Strong numerate skills and good business acumen
• Good research and documentation skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Articulate, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to deliver on multiple tasks within tight timelines in a client-driven environment
• Strong people management and project management skills
• A very strong sense of ownership with every assigned task
• Ability to work independently (without supervision)
• Excellent computer skills and working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
• Knowledge of IFRS will be an advantage.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Massive Job Vacancy For Executive Sourcing Senior at KPMG Nigeria

KPMG Professional Services is the KPMG member firm in Nigeria. The partners and people have been operating in Nigeria since 1978, providing multidisciplinary professional services to both local and international organizations within the Nigerian business community. Our vision is to build and sustain our reputation as the best firm to work with by ensuring our people, clients and communities achieve their full potential. At KPMG, we are committed to working with our clients to cut through complexities of the business world - finding solutions and adding value. 

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Executive Sourcing Senior

Job Ref.: 136616BR
Location: Lagos
Engagement Type: Graduate Hire

Job Descriptions

• We are seeking temps for our executive sourcing function. The temps will be involved in supervising key recruitment activities covering development of job descriptions, development of job adverts, sourcing/ headhunting, as well as coordination of screening and selection activities.

Qualifications / Competencies
The ideal candidate will be expected to have the following qualifications/ competencies amongst others:

• First degree in any field
• 4-5 years relevant work experience preferably in a supervisory recruitment function.
• Should be familiar with developing and/or analyzing job descriptions of various roles, and able to apply the understanding in sourcing for candidates that meet the requirements
• Should understand how to leverage various relevant platforms including LinkedIn, job portals etc., for candidates’ sourcing/ head-hunting
• Should have prior knowledge/ experience in writing reports
• Should be a fast learner with strong oral and written communication skills, organizational skills and problem-solving skills
• Should have excellent interpersonal and networking skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Massive KPMG Nigeria Graduate Recruitment (Accounting Managed Services)

KPMG is a global network of professional firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory Services. Our vision is to build and sustain our reputation as the best firm to work with by ensuring our people, clients and communities achieve their full potential.

Applications are invited for:

Title: Accounting Managed Services - Graduate Recruitment

Job Ref.: 128606BR
Location: Lagos
Engagement Type: Graduate Hire

Job Summary

• KPMG is seeking to hire exceptional graduates who will be part of a dynamic team in the Internal Audit & Risk Compliance Unit (IARCS).
• The KPMG IARCS unit is a clear market leader in the provision of governance, risk and compliance services.
• The team works with several clients across various industries to provide internal audit outsourcing services, review and design of corporate governance, diagnostic review and design of enterprise risk management services, etc.

Requirements

• Second Class Upper in any discipline
• Age range of candidates will be between 28 and 35
• Successful completion of Accounting Skill-based Aptitude Test
• Successful completion of the Assessment center /Interview and Partner Interview
• 5 credits at O’Levels in one sitting, including Mathematics and English

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Vacancy For Customer Service Representative at Fenix International

Fenix International is a next-generation energy company.  Our mission is to transform our customers’ quality of life through disruptive innovation in energy and financial services. Our flagship product, ReadyPay Solar, is an expandable, lease-to-own solar home system financed through affordable instalments starting under $0.17 per day. We use real-time transaction data to create a unique credit score to finance power upgrades and other life-changing loans and open up a wider world of energy and financing for our customers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Customer Service Representative

Location: Lagos Island, Lagos, Nigeria
Department: Customer Experience
Type: Full Time

Job Description

• Fenix is looking for dynamic, highly motivated and disciplined Customer Service Representatives with a passion for entrepreneurship, renewable energy, and financial inclusion to join our team.
• A successful Customer Service Representative is a critical thinker, attentive to details and an excellent communicator.
• This position requires individuals to have a strong passion for listening and providing solutions to people.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure an excellent experience to all customers, with each interaction
• Handle complaints, provide appropriate solutions and alternatives within the time limits and follow up to ensure resolution
• Vet and open customer accounts by recording account information.
• Maintain customer records by updating account information of complaints, issues, resolutions, praises, e.t.c.
• Follow-up with customers who have delayed payments
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Manage large amounts of incoming calls
• Build sustainable relationships of trust through open and interactive communication
• Go the extra mile to engage customers
• Work with customer service manager to ensure proper customer service is being delivered
• Close out or open call records
• Read from scripts
• Resolve customer complaints via phone, email, mail or social media
• Identify and communicate areas for continual improvement of service levels for the call Center; recommending process improvements

Required Skills & Experience

• An OND/HND/Bachelors degree from a recognized institution
• Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills
• Microsoft Excel skills
• Ability to interact with peers and mid level leaders internally
• Fresh graduate

Highly Desired Skills:

• Ability to work both in teams and independently
• Passionate about solving problems for customers in rural communities
• Proficiency in English Language and 1 or more other Nigerian Languages
• Critical thinking skills (ability to think outside the box)
• Good problem solving skills (solutions oriented)
• Flexibility with ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Willingness and desire to learn new ideas

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Vacancy For IT Systems Engineer at Fenix International

Fenix International is a next-generation energy company.  Our mission is to transform our customers’ quality of life through disruptive innovation in energy and financial services. Our flagship product, ReadyPay Solar, is an expandable, lease-to-own solar home system financed through affordable instalments starting under $0.17 per day. We use real-time transaction data to create a unique credit score to finance power upgrades and other life-changing loans and open up a wider world of energy and financing for our customers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: IT Systems Engineer

Location: Lagos Island, Lagos, Nigeria
Department: Information Technology
Type: Full Time

Job Description

• Fenix is looking for an experienced, highly motivated and disciplined technical support staff to join our team for our Network infrastructure and call center communications platform.
• Key responsibilities will include improving the reliability, performance and availability of the existing systems (Network and call center) in a scalable and flexible manner, integrate and facilitate optimal network solutions using best practices and build effective solutions for our call centre demands.
• The IT systems engineer will initially report directly to the Head of Customer Experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the installation and maintenance of internal network infrastructure
• Improve reliability and performance of existing network and call center systems in a scalable and flexible manner
• Integrate and facilitate optimal network solutions using best practices
• Build effective solutions for our call centre demands
• Initiate and manage relationships with external stakeholders/vendors
• Purchase of computer systems and other IT related equipment for staff onboarding
• Maintenance of stock of computers and other IT related equipment belonging to Fenix
• Adhoc and support assignments to ensure optimal up-time for internal stakeholders

Required Skills & Experience

• Linux system administration experience
• Strong system, network debugging and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working with VoIP, SIP, TDM, and related technologies
• Experience with Asterisk, Kamailio etc
• Custom Asterisk application development experience.
• Ability to transpose service or feature descriptions into technical requirements
• Experience setting up an internal network in an organisation of more than 50 people
• Experience designing and developing call centre solutions
• Experience customising existing call centre solutions
• Ability to rapidly build and test new services and features.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Highly Desired Skills:

• Working knowledge of IP networking and configuration
• Good people skills

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Vacancy For Service Center Associate at Fenix International

Fenix International is a next-generation energy company.  Our mission is to transform our customers’ quality of life through disruptive innovation in energy and financial services. Our flagship product, ReadyPay Solar, is an expandable, lease-to-own solar home system financed through affordable instalments starting under $0.17 per day. We use real-time transaction data to create a unique credit score to finance power upgrades and other life-changing loans and open up a wider world of energy and financing for our customers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Service Center Associate

Location: Lagos Island, Lagos
Department: Customer Experience
Type: Full Time
Min. Experience: Mid Level

Job Description

• Fenix is looking for a bright, highly motivated and disciplined Service Center Associate with a passion for entrepreneurship, renewable energy, and financial inclusion to join our team.
• Fenix prides itself on always putting the customer first; the Service Center Associate will be at the forefront of providing world-class customer service to our SmartLife customer across Nigeria.
• As the main point of contact at the Service Center, the role will be to deal with and help resolve any customer complaints while giving the best possible customer experience as well as going beyond call of duty when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to all Fenix Nigeria customers at all times
• Serve as a liaison between the customer and Fenix
• Resolve customer requests, questions and complaints while frequently analyzing situations to determine best use of resources
• Diagnose technical issues with the customer units and support in the swapping process
• Always provide accurate product information to customers and never oversell or lie to customers about our product capabilities
• Supervise and monitor the collection and disbursement of sales unit inventory across PoS territory
• Supervise and monitor the collection and disbursement of service unit inventory (including accessories) in the Service Center
• Assist with product development through conducting field tests and surveys when required
• Help collect data on Customer feedback and satisfaction
• Provide regular reports on sales unit inventory, service unit inventory, and customer data handling and management
• Always enter accurate and honest information into the Fenix data systems. Ensure data entry is high quality so that data can be used to better serve our customers
• Escalate issues or questions to manager if you cannot resolve them
• Make courtesy calls to Fenix customers as requested
• Ensure all Fenix customers have a great end-to-end customer experience

Required Skills & Experience

• Degree or diploma in a relevant field from a recognized institution
• Should be fluent in English and at least 1 other local language from the region you are applying
• Conversant with use of computers
• Should demonstrate both verbal and written communication skills
• Proximity to Lagos Island is key.

Highly Desired Skills:

• Ability to work in teams or independently
• Critical thinking skills (ability to think outside the box)
• Good problem solving skills (solutions oriented)
• Good influencing and negotiation skills
• Flexibility with ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Willingness and desire to learn new ideas.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Massive Recruitment For Sales and Marketing Executive at Erisco Foods Limited - Plateau and Lagos

Erisco Foods Limited is a leading manufacturer of Tomato paste and other made in Nigeria drinks and food products and the 4th largest tomato paste producing company in the world.

We require the services of qualified individuals to fill the position below:

Job Title: Sales and Marketing Executive

Locations: Jos, Plateau and Lagos

Key Responsibilities

• Serves customers by selling products; meeting customer needs
• Service existing accounts, obtains orders and establishes new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedule to call on existing or potential sales outlet or trade factor.
• Adjust content of sales presentations by studying the type of sales outlet or trade factor.
• Focuses sales efforts by studying existing and potential volume of dealers.
• Submits orders by referring to price lists and product literature.
• Keeps management informed by submitting activity and results report, such as daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses.
• Monitoring competition by gathering current market place information on pricing products, new products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc.
• Recommends changes in products, services and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments.
• Resolves customer complaints by investigating problems, developing solutions; preparing reports, recommendations to management.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviving professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Provides historical records by maintaining records on area and customer sales.

Educational Qualifications & Experience Required

• Work Experience - Minimum of 2 years quality experience selling FMCG products.
• Preferably candidates with experience in the sale of Food products
• HND/B.Sc in Business Administration or its equivalent
• Willing to travel from time to time and to embark on working transfer as the case maybe.
• Applicant must be resident in Jos and Lagos as specified.

Application Closing Date
16th November, 2018.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications and CV's to: recruitment@eriscofoodsltd.com.ng using the job title and location as subject of email.

Job Vacancy For Account Receivable Officer at Erisco Foods Limited - Kano and Adamawa

Erisco Foods Limited is a leading manufacturer of Tomato paste and other made in Nigeria drinks and food products and the 4th largest tomato paste producing company in the world.

We require the services of qualified individuals to fill the position below:

Job Title: Account Receivable Officer

Locations: Kano and Yola - Adamawa

Job Responsibilities

• Collects accounts by contacting customers referred by marketers;
• Investigating circumstances of non-payment; negotiating and resolving conflicts; expediting payment.
• Supports financial planning by forecasting cash.
• Updates receivables by coordinating and monitoring daily sales order processing and bank remittance transactions.
• Maintains financial security by adhering to internal accounting controls.
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities;Assure timely collection of monies due to organization.
• Monitor and report on deviations from credit standards.
• Assure timely and accurate invoicing.
• Manage cash application making sure all cash receipts are applied properly
• Conduct credit checks on all customers, establish and manage limits.
• Make recommendations to improve quality of invoicing, waybills and collection procedures.
• Daily reporting of invoicing totals/aging totals/cash receipts/invoice adjustments; and stock
• Reconcile customers ledger and account statement on a regular basis;
• Attend to external auditors during interim and year end audit.
• Handle other jobs as may be assigned by Finance Manager.

Application Closing Date
31st October, 2018

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Resume as one attachment in MS Word or PDF format to: recruitment@eriscofoodsltd.com.ng indicating the position title as the subject of email only.

Massive Job Vacancy For Sales Merchandisers at Erisco Foods Limited

Erisco Foods Limited is a leading manufacturer of Tomato paste and other made in Nigeria drinks and food products and the 4th largest tomato paste producing company in the world.

We require the services of qualified individuals to fill the position below:

Job Title: Sales Merchandiser

Locations: (Epe, Ajah, Lagos Island, Ketu/Mile 12, Ikorodu, Sango, Agege, Ile-Epo, Ikotun, Ikotun-Egbe, Egbeda, Trade-Fair, Agbara, Mushin, Ajegunle and Mowe) Lagos

Job Description

• Responsible for sales activities through close in and assigned neighborhood, markets and locations as the case may be to inform the public about the organization’s products & services, and also assist in final opening of new customer’s account.

Job Responsibilities

• To sell the company’s products and services to potential customers.
• Combines customer service and listening skills with marketing knowledge to persuade people to buy the organization’s product and services.
• Spend time initiating contact with the public and often must walk through neighborhoods, streets, or shopping malls and markets to connect with people in their primary target assigned.
• Promote the firms products & services; helps to deliver sales targets
• Acts as an ambassador for the company’s product
• Open new account; revive dormant accounts.

Requirements
Qualifications:

• Minimum of SSCE/NCE, National Diploma.
• Not older than 35years.

Experience & Training:

• Any combination of experience, education and training relevant to the position is eligible to apply.

Skills:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Outward appearance is presentable
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to relate to people in a friendly, trustworthy and professional manner
• To educate the public about the products they sell
• Good selling Skills
• Good negotiation Skills
• Good Team spirit
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2018.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's to: recruitment@eriscofoodsltd.com.ng using the Job Title and Location as the email subject.

Massive Job Vacancy For Female Sales Representative at Erisco Foods Limited

Erisco Foods Limited is a leading manufacturer of Tomato paste and other made in Nigeria drinks and food products and the 4th largest tomato paste producing company in the world.

We require the services of qualified individuals to fill the position below:

Job Title: Female Sales Representative

Location: Lagos

Requirements

• Experienced female sales person living within mushin and surulere axis.
• Educational background is irrelevant but she must be young and agile, very good in sales and marketing and must have a vast amount of experience in same.

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2018.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume as one attachment in MS Word or PDF format to: recruitment@eriscofoodsltd.com.ng indicating the Position Title as the subject of the mail.

Job Vacancy For Island Driver at Erisco Foods Limited

Erisco Foods Limited is a leading manufacturer of Tomato paste and other made in Nigeria drinks and food products and the 4th largest tomato paste producing company in the world.

We require the services of qualified individuals to fill the position below:

Job Title: Island Driver

Location: Lagos

Job Description/Requirement

• Experienced driver living in lekki, Ajah, anywhere on the island or anywhere close to the island.

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2018.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume as one attachment in MS Word or PDF format to: recruitment@eriscofoodsltd.com.ng indicating the Position Title as the subject of the mail.

Job Vacancy For WASH Specialist at the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: WASH Specialist - P4

Job Number: 517226
Location: Abuja
Work Type: Fixed Term Staff

How can you make a Difference?

• The WASH Specialist reports to the Chief WASH Level 5 for general guidance and direction.
• The Specialist supports the Chief in managing the WASH section, and in leading the development, preparation, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the WASH programme within the country programme.
• The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes, to ensure the achievement of the WASH-related output results in the country programme.
• The Specialist provides authoritative advisory services to government and sector support agencies, and interacts with government at senior levels and with senior staff in the International Development Banks.

Key Function, Accountabilities and Related Duties/Tasks
Management support to the Chief of WASH:

• Advise the Chief of WASH in establishing the annual work plan and annual workplan outputs, activities and developmental priorities of WASH section staff, determining priorities and performance measurements. Monitor workplan implementation, to ensure that WASH output results are achieved to schedule and performance standards.  Report critical issues to the Chief of WASH for timely action.
• Provide technical advice to WASH section staff on all aspects of programming and implementation.

Programme development and planning:

• Draft the WASH inputs for the situation analysis.  Provide comprehensive and current data to inform WASH policy and programme development, planning, management and implementation. Keep abreast of WASH sector developments, for maximum efficiency and effectiveness in WASH programme design, management and implementation.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external colleagues and partners to discuss national WASH priorities, resources, strategies and methodologies to ensure the most strategic use of the collective resources of external support agencies.
• Participate in strategic WASH programme planning discussions and the formulation of the WASH outcome and output results, related indicators, baselines, targets and means of verification, ensuring alignment with the UNICEF's Strategic Plan, UNICEF's global WASH strategy and the country programme as well as government plans and priorities, and the role of other WASH external support agencies.
• Prepare WASH donor proposals, ensuring alignment with the WASH output results in the country programme.

Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results:

• Draft documentation for programme reviews and analytical statements on progress and constraints of WASH outcome and output results.
• Provide technical and operational support throughout all stages of programming processes for the achievement of the WASH output results.  Ensure effective collaboration with other UNICEF sectors, where needed.
• With other external support agencies, analyze national government WASH sector programmes and projects, with a focus on WASH outcomes (behaviors), using bottleneck analysis tools available in the sector (WASH-BAT, CSOs, SDAs).
• Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, programme reviews and annual sectoral reviews with government and other partners and prepare reports for the Chief of WASH and CO management.
• Monitor, report and certify the use of sectoral programme resources (financial, administrative and other assets), verify compliance with approved allocations, organizational rules, regulations/procedures and donor commitments, standards of accountability and integrity. Report issues to the Chief of WASH, for timely resolution.
• Prepare sectoral progress reports for management, donors and partners.

Advisory services and technical support:

• Participate in strategic discussions to influence national WASH policies and strategies, including the reduction of inequalities, contributing global sector learning.
• Advise senior officials in government, NGOs, UN agencies and WASH sector donor agencies on WASH policies, strategies and best practices.
• Draft policy papers, briefs and other strategic materials for use by management, donors, UNICEF regional office and headquarters.
• Plan for the use of technical experts from the Regional Office and HQ, as and where appropriate in the WASH programme, through remote support and on-site visits.

Advocacy, networking and partnership building:

• Build and strengthen strategic partnerships with government counterparts, UN agencies, donor agencies, WASH institutions, NGOs, research institutes and the private sector to stimulate coordination and collaboration.
• Support analysis of national budgets for WASH, cost analysis and value-for-money studies, to advocate for improvements in sector efficiency.
• Produce materials for WASH programme advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnerships and support fund-raising.
• Participate in inter-agency discussions, ensuring that UNICEF's position, interests and priorities are fully considered and integrated in the planning and agenda setting.
• Interact with global and regional initiatives and partnerships for WASH.

Humanitarian WASH preparedness and response:

• Manage all aspects of UNICEF's preparedness for WASH in emergencies.
• Ensure the coordination arrangements for humanitarian WASH are in place, for instant robust coordination in case of an emergency.
• Ensure that all UNICEF WASH staff are familiar with UNICEF's procedures for responding in an emergency.
• Take up leadership/managerial role in an emergency response and early recovery, as and when the need arises.

Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building:

• Manage the implementation, monitoring and documentation of WASH action research and innovation (technical or systems), ensuring rigorous monitoring and wide sharing of results.
• Prepare learning/knowledge products, covering innovative approaches and good practices, to support overall WASH sector development.
• Support the professional development of UNICEF WASH staff, to ensure our sector capacity remains up-to-date with latest developments.
• Initiate and contribute to the systematic assessment of WASH sector capacity gap analysis, in collaboration with government and other stakeholders, and support the design of initiative to strengthen capacities systematically.
• Participate as a resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders.

Requirements
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• A Master's Degree in public health, social sciences, behavior change communication, sanitary engineering or other specialist field related to WASH is required.
• A minimum of eight years of professional work experience in WASH-related programmes for developing countries, including one year deployment in a developing country.
• Oral and written proficiency in English is required.  Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.

Technical requirements:

• Rural water supply for low- and middle-income countries - including water safety, sustainability
• Rural sanitation for low- and middle-income countries, including sustainability; applying CATS principles
• Urban sanitation for low- and middle-income countries, including sustainability
• Handwashing with soap
• WASH-in-Schools and Health Centers
• Menstrual hygiene management
• National government WASH policies, plans and strategies
• Analysis of national budgets and expenditure for basic WASH, and related advocacy

For every Child, you demonstrat

• UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

View our competency framework at:
http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

Application Closing Date
6th November, 2018 by 23:55:00 GMT+0100 (W. Central Africa Standard Time)

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
• UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.
• UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Job Vacancy For Reporting Officer at the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: TA Reporting Officer, P2 (364 days)

Job Number: 517169
Location: Abuja
Work Type: Temporary Appointment

Key Expected Results/Major Responsibilities

• Work with relevant programme sections and operations (as required) in the preparation of high quality funding proposals and donor reports by standardizing formats, contents and ensuring adherence to donor requirements.  Provide quality assurance of reports and proposals.
• Maintain and improve a donor proposal database to track fundraising against programme needs and to inform the RM Specialist on development, submission status of proposals and to monitor funding received and utilized.
• Support the UNICEF team through information sharing and donor visit preparation and execution when required. Research and identify new and non-traditional funding sources, as appropriate, including humanitarian pooled/basket funds (e.g. Central Emergency Response Fund, Human Security Fund).
• Provide assistance in the lessons learnt from UNICEF's operations experience for adoption of the best practices and standards for subsequent interventions. Collate and analyse data from national and field office locations, and prepare trend analysis.
• Support effective engagement with key partners and donors, establish an online partnership database with up to date in-country and HQ donor contacts, funding profiles and current regional/global funding status.
• Other duties to support the Office as may be required.

Qualifications
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:

• Education: University degree in Social Sciences, Development Planning, Planning, Evaluation, Survey Implementation, Advanced Statistical Research or related field.
• Work experience: At least five years of relevant professional work experience at the national and/or international levels in programme/project development, planning, implementation, and/or monitoring.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in English. Knowledge of other official UN language an asset

For every Child, you demonstrat

• UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

View our competency framework at:
http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

Application Closing Date
6th November, 2018 by 23:55:00 GMT+0100 (W. Central Africa Standard Time)

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
• UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.
• UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Job Vacancy For TA Education Specialist at the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: TA Education Specialist P4, (6 months)

Job Number: 517166
Location: Abuja-Nigeria
Work Type: Temporary Appointment

How can you make a difference?

• Under the guidance and general supervision of the Senior Education Specialist / GEP3 Manager (Level 5), the Specialist supports the development and preparation of the Education programmes and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting the progress of education programmes/projects especially the Girls Education Project Phase 3 (GEP3) and the Educate a Child (EAC) project as technical lead, within the country programme.
• The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of results on education programmes/projects to improve learning outcomes and equitable and inclusive education, especially for children who are marginalized, disadvantaged and excluded in society.

Key Functions, Accountabilities and Related Duties/Tasks
Support to programme development and planning:

• Assist supervisor set priorities, strategies, design and implementation plans. Keep abreast of development trends to enhance programme management, efficiency and delivery.
• Participate in strategic programme discussion on the planning of education programmes. Formulate, design and prepare programme proposals for the sector, ensuring alignment with UNICEF's Strategic Plans and Country Programme and coherence/integration with the UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF), regional strategies and national priorities, plans and competencies.
• Prepare required documentations for programme review and approval.
• Work closely and collaboratively with internal colleagues and partners to discuss strategies and methodologies, and to determine national priorities to ensure the achievement of concrete and sustainable results.
• Provide technical and operational support throughout all stages of programming processes and to ensure integration, coherence and harmonization of programmes/projects with other UNICEF sectors and achievement of results as planned and allocated.

Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results:

• Plan and collaborate with internal colleagues and external partners to establish monitoring benchmarks, and performance indicators to assess/strengthen performance accountability, coherence and delivery of concrete and sustainable results for the assigned interventions and output areas of the education programme.
• Participate in monitoring exercises, programme reviews and annual reviews with the government and other counterparts to assess progress and to determine required action/interventions to achieve results.
• Prepare and assess monitoring and evaluation reports to identify gaps, strengths and weaknesses in programme management.
• Identify lessons learned and use knowledge gained for development planning and timely intervention to achieve goals.
• Actively monitor programmes/projects through field visits and surveys, and exchange information with stakeholders to assess progress, identify bottlenecks and potential problems, and take timely decisions to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials for timely resolution.
• Monitor and verify the optimum and appropriate use of sectoral programme resources (financial, administrative and other assets) confirming compliance with organizational rules, regulations/procedures and donor commitments, standards of accountability and integrity, ensuring timely reporting and liquidation of resources.
• Prepare and contribute to regular and mandated programme/project reports for management, donors and partners to keep them informed of programme progress.

Technical and operational support to programme implementation:

• Provide technical guidance and operational support to government counterparts, NGO partners, UN system partners and country office partners and donors on interpretation, application and understanding of UNICEF policies, strategies, processes and best practices and approaches on education and related issues to support programme management, implementation and delivery of results.
• Participate in education programme meetings including programme development and contingency planning to provide technical and operational information, advice and support.
• Draft policy papers, briefs and other strategic programme materials for management use

Networking and partnership building:

• Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with relevant government counterparts, national stakeholders, global partners, donors, and academia through active networking, advocacy and effective communication to build capacity, exchange knowledge/expertise and to reinforce cooperation to achieve sustainable and broad results on education programmes.

Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building:

• Apply and introduce innovative approaches and good practices to build the capacity of partners and stakeholders and to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable programme results.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure optimum efficiency and efficacy of sustainable programmes and projects.
• Organize and implement capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders to promote sustainable results on education and related programmes/projects.

Technical Competencies
Technical competencies must be demonstrated in the following areas:

• Understanding of the overall global development context, including issues such as: poverty, conflict and the impact of these factors on education and vice-versa; and inter-sectoral approaches to address such issues in collaboration with other sectors (including Social Policy, Child Protection, Nutrition, WASH, Health, and Communications within UNICEF).
• Programme management in education, including programme design, costing, value for money monitoring and evaluation and reporting.
• Education sector planning knowledge/ability, including the range of modalities for delivering education, linkages between different sub-sectors (e.g. ECD, Primary, Inclusive Education), cost-effectiveness and efficiency issues, key institutional structures, components and processes, as well as governance issues with a focus on school based governance and management.
• Ability to support policy dialogue: translation of analytical findings and evidence into development programme and policy discussions around equity and learning with partners, including government, development partners, CSOs and academia in relevant areas.
• Education and policy sector analysis capacity, including understanding of the core education data sets and indicators; tools for analysis of equity; determinants of student access and learning; budget, costing, and financial management in education systems; political economy; and education policy and strategic planning.

Job Requirements
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:

• An advanced university Degree in one of the following fields is required: Education, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, or another relevant technical field.
• A minimum of eight years of professional experience in programme planning, management, and/or research in education is required.
• Experience of working with Government departments and understanding of government systems will be an advantage.

UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results:

View our competency framework at: http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

Application Closing Date
6th November, 2018 by 23:55:00 GMT+0100 (W. Central Africa Standard Time)

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Job Vacancy For Communication for Development Consultant at the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments

We are looking for qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Communication for Development Consultant

Job Number: 517044
Locations: Adamawa and Bauchi
Work Type : Consultancy
The duration of the consultancy is 11.5 months

Job Description

• This position is to support the State ministry of health, state primary health care development agency and other partners in the implementation of evidence-based interventions that will result in the scale-up of and improved access to maternal and newborn health services with a particular focus on systems strengthening, local capacity building, focused mentoring in local facilities and communities in Bauchi and Adamawa States.
• The officer will support the SMOH, SPHCDA and other partners in the implementation of various strategies and interventions that will strengthen partnership for policy reforms, sector governance and stewardship at LGA level, increased transparency and accountability, capacity building, provision of sustainable and scaled-up integrated MNCH service delivery with equity and community participation.

Major Tasks to be Accomplished

• Under the supervision of the Communication for Development Specialist (NOC) and coordination of the State EU Programme Coordinator, work with State EU project team to guide implementation and monitoring of C4D interventions, in line with the workplan and results framework
• Facilitate partnership at LGA and community levels (working with all institutions and structures) on effective implementation of the EU-MNCH programme
• Participate in, facilitate and provide reports on implementation of interpersonal communication, community dialogue sessions and engagement with various participant groups under the EU Project
• Lead processes of advocacy to key influential persons in Bauchi and Adamawa States (especially Traditional and Religious Leaders and Heads of Ward Development Committees) for support to EU-MNCH programme, especially promotion of MNCH behaviours
• Support capacity development activities on C4D for Community-Oriented Resource Persons (CORPs), Voluntary Community Mobilizers (VCMs), Ward Development Committees (WDCs), Faith-based groups, women and youth groups for effective promotion of MNCH behaviours at community level
• Document processes, key outputs, constraints and lessons learnt in the various platforms of C4D programming
• Supervise community activities that promote health seeking behaviour among caregivers in Bauchi and Adamawa States, in line with the EU project, including social events, festivals and commemorative events
• Participate in and provide short Reports on the activities of the state Social Mobilisation Technical Committees (SOMTECs)
• Support extensive documentation of all activities under the EU Project, including development and publication of 8 Human Interest Stories per year and a Quarterly EU Programme Newsletter and frequent Social Media outputs
• Produce quarterly Newsletters to give visibility to the programme and donors

Minimum Qualification

• University Degree in Social Sciences, Communication, Humanities, Public Health or related technical field.
• Five years' experience working on Programme Communication/Communication for Development
• Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN working language an asset. Knowledge of local working language of the duty station, an asset.
• Knowledge of the latest developments and technology in related fields.
• Ability to make timely and quality judgments and decisions and very good training skills.
• Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization.
• Willingness to travel to remote regions of the country

Application Closing Date
30th October, 2018.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• All applicants should quote an all inclusive fee
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.