Jobs at After school Graduate Development Center :Project & Placement Coordinator

After school Graduate Development Center (AGDC) a social enterprise created for career development programs. They are recruiting for Project & Placement Coordinator who would  report  to the Team Leader, Projects.
Reference Code: PMO/AGDC/HR/10/10
Department: Projects
Location: Lagos
Qualification & Skill sets

• A degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Project management and other related disciplines
• Minimum of 2 years working experience in Recruitment & Training functions
• Proven ability to multitask whilst leading people and multiple projects. Proven ability to manage project finance and accurate reporting skills.
• Proven ability to plan strategically and accurately report outcomes of all AGDC training interventions.
• Strong oral and written communication and networking skills
• Previous experience in an NGO, Recruitment or Consulting firm will be an advantage

Job Deliverables:

• Program Administration: Direct, manage and record training programs from program inception to impact assessment
• Placement Function: Placement of alumni is a core deliverable of this role, networking skills and demonstrable knowledge of the recruitment landscape in Nigeria is a MUST
• Talent management: Identify, recruit and placement of qualified high potential candidates into donor sponsored trainings.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Cooperate with M & E Coordinator to oversee the feedback, follow-up, support and M & E processes and procedures ;also ensure effective and consistent reporting of project results on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis
• Budget Management: Manage project finances from funders and ensure accountability
• Relationship & Stakeholder Management: Manage communication with all program stakeholders including facilitators, employers of labour, donors, government parastatals etc.
• She/he will also ensure prudent and effective management of human and financial resources of the project

How to Apply:

Stating the appropriate reference code, interested candidates should send hard copies of their CVs with a cover letter to:
AGDC Employability & Enterprise Devt Ltd/GTE,
7 Maitama Sule Street
Off Awolowo Road
SW Ikoyi, Lagos.
Application Deadline:  4^th November 2010
Expected latest date of resumption for these Roles:  1st December 2010.
*Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Jobs at After school Graduate Development Center :Head of Operations/Business Manager

After school Graduate Development Center (AGDC) a social enterprise for career development programs is recruiting for an Accountant who would Report to the  Executive Director.
Reference Code: AC/AGDC/HR/10/10
Department: Operations
Location: Lagos
Qualification & Skill sets

• B.Sc. or HND in Accounting, Finance and other related discipline
• Minimum of 3 years working experience in (administrative role )People Management/ HR functions
• Professional qualification (ICAN, ACCA, ANAN, etc) is a major advantage
• Experience in managing multiple tasks and projects
• Strong analytical skills
• Good knowledge of MS Office, Advanced Excel and accounting packages (Peachtree, etc.)
• 3 to 4 years experience in any industry (NGO-related experience is a major advantage)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger & trial balance accounts, receivables & payables management, inventory management, fixed assets management, and document business transactions
• Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures which should involve the development of world class, computerized accounting systems
• Ensure statutory compliances (Income Tax, PAYE, Companies Act, etc.) and organizational accounting standards, systems and procedures are adhered to by filing required tax returns on behalf of the organization.
• Ensure adequate availability of funds for programs in line with approved budgets and organizational requirements
• Responsible for the preparation of budgets, financial projections, monthly management accounts (i.e. income & expenditure statement, balance sheet and cashflow statement) and final accounts for annual audit.
• Monitoring and evaluating the organization’s performance relative to set targets and the industry in which it operates and making practical suggestions for improvement.
• Internal audit and preparation of Year end financial reports

How to Apply:

Stating the appropriate reference code, interested candidates should send hard copies of their CVs with a cover letter to:
AGDC Employability & Enterprise Devt Ltd/GTE,
7 Maitama Sule Street
Off Awolowo Road
SW Ikoyi, Lagos.
Application Deadline:  4^th November 2010
Expected latest date of resumption for these Roles:  1st December 2010.
*Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Jobs at Adexen: Customer Service Manager

Adexen is mandated by a recognized shipping agent acting as a leading player in the Nigerian Maritime Sector. The company is looking for a Customer Service Manager for its Lagos Office.

CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER

JOB DESCRIPTION

The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing excellent customer service; hence understanding and satisfying the organizations customers’ requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES

·  Communicate courteously with all customers on shipment updates

·  Investigate and solve customers problems, which may be complex  or longstanding problems that have been passed on by customer service assistants

·  Keep accurate records of discussions or correspondence with customers

·  Advise sales department on any issues in relation to customer complaints or suggestions

·  Responsible for all customs or related agencies clearance customer queries

·  Understand the organizations services & keeping up to date with changes

·  Analyze statistics or other data to determine the level of customer service the organization is providing

·  Develop feedback or complaints procedure for customer service use

·  Develop customer service procedures, policies, standards for the organization

·  Train staff to deliver a high standard of customer service

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

·  Minimum of 2 to 5 years experience in customer service management, in a shipping or logistics organization

·  Minimum of a University degree from a recognized institution.

·  Knowledge of port rules & regulations

·  Strong customer service ability

·  Very good in the use of Microsoft word & Excel

·  Good communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

·  Problem solving skills.

·  Strong analytical skills with ability to develop strategies and tactics as well as implementation skills.

WHAT IS ON OFFER

Attractive package

Please send us your English resume in Word format at: ADEXEN-514259@adexen.eu

Or apply directly at:

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Jobs at After school Graduate Development Center: Training Facility Sales Officer

After school Graduate Development Center (AGDC) a social enterprise for career development programs. They are recruiting for Training Facility Sales Officer who Report to the Head of Operations.
Reference Code: FSO/AGDC/HR/10/10
Department: Operations
Location: Lagos
Qualification & Skill sets

• B.SC or HND in Business Admin, Marketing or any other related discipline
• Proven track record in sales and negotiation
• Strong oral and written communication and networking skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and convincingly to a broad range of audiences
• Experience in managing simultaneous tasks
• Ability to effectively manage time, schedules and multiple priorities
• Excellent ICT skills: Microsoft office suite
• A good team player
• Strong drive for outbound telesales (including cold call sales)
• Commercially driven person with a track record of meeting high sales targets

Duties & Responsibilities

• Build  on successes and grow the training facility business
• Identify & market to  prospective and potential clients
• Communicate effectively with clients to identify needs & manage their expectations effectively
• Facility Management: Work with Operations unit to ensure that all equipments and resources of the facility are maintained to high standards.
• Participate in the preparation of budget for facility management and upgrade
• Develop functional specifications for client engagements
• Compile monthly reports of activities related with the facility & its use
• Development and writing of short announcements, design flyers and other literature that will assist in effective promotion and sales.
• Manage sales through multiple non-traditional marketing platforms, including social media, for effective facility utilization
• Develop a system that would ensure excellent customer service delivery and relationship management with all clients

How to Apply:

Stating the appropriate reference code, interested candidates should send hard copies of their CVs with a cover letter to:
AGDC Employability & Enterprise Devt Ltd/GTE,
7 Maitama Sule Street
Off Awolowo Road
SW Ikoyi, Lagos.
Application Deadline:  4^th November 2010
Expected latest date of resumption for these Roles:  1st December 2010.
*Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Jobs at After school Graduate Development Center :Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinator

After school Graduate Development Center (AGDC) a social enterprise for career development programs. They are recruiting for Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinator who will Report to the Team Leader, Projects.
Reference Code: PC/AGDC/HR/10/10
Department: Projects
Location: Lagos
Qualification & Skill sets

• A degree in  Business Administration, Project management and other related disciplines
• Minimum of 2 years working experience in M&E related environmental issues and development context
• Proven ability to multitask on multiple projects.
• Good management and co-ordination skills, with experience of technical project implementation
• Excellent interpersonal skills and good team spirit
• Experience in writing project reports and management plans
• Willingness to participate in field activities/surveys and travel
• Proven experience in coordinating and monitoring all AGDC projects
• Ability to follow deadlines, accuracy and pay attention to details
• Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills
• Excellent ICT skills: word processing, spreadsheets, databases and web-based research

Job Deliverables

• Monitoring - Leads the design and implementation of a monitoring framework to track project activities against set goals and objectives
• Evaluation - Leads analysis of data collected under the monitoring framework for assessment of progress and areas for improvement.
• Reporting - Provides regularly updated reports on the status of implementation of AGDC projects

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure all project deliverables as captured in Partner proposals and agreements are adhered to and delivered to timelines.
• Provide status reports showing overall progress, critical path tasks, milestone achievement and identify and escalate risks
• Ability to effectively manage time, schedules and multiple priorities Ability to prepare high quality policy briefs, analytical reports, and technical research reflecting global good practice in democratic governance
• Contribute to the evaluation and development of HR strategy and performance in co-operation with the executive team
• Ensure activities meet with and integrate with organizational requirements for quality management, health and safety, legal stipulations, environmental policies and general duty of care
• Advanced analytical skills, sound judgment, resourcefulness, ability to take initiative, capacity to work in a self-directed manner.
• Ability to prepare high quality proposals, analytical reports, and research reflecting global good practice on youth employability.

How to Apply:

Stating the appropriate reference code, interested candidates should send hard copies of their CVs with a cover letter to:
AGDC Employability & Enterprise Devt Ltd/GTE,
7 Maitama Sule Street
Off Awolowo Road
SW Ikoyi, Lagos.
Application Deadline:  4^th November 2010
Expected latest date of resumption for these Roles:  1st December 2010.
*Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Jobs at After school Graduate Development Center :Human Resources & Admin Manager

After school Graduate Development Center (AGDC) a social enterprise  for career development programs. They are recruiting for Human Resources & Admin Manager who would Report to the Head of Operations.

Reference Code: HRA/AGDC/HR/10/10

Department: Operations

Location: Lagos

Qualification & Skill sets

• A degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or other related disciplines (Second Class lower minimum)
• Demonstrated success in development and application of HR policy formulation, recruitment and staffing, and training and development
• A Masters Degree / certification specialized in HRM is an advantage
• Minimum of 3 years working experience in Personnel Management/ HR functions
• Ability to organize, plan, counsel and lead people, processes and systems.
• Proven ability to lead recruitment, contracts management, performance appraisal, career development management, build teams, maintain high staff  morale etc.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Awareness of and ability to interpret Nigerian Labour laws.
• Prior experience in establishing a functional HR department from scratch is an advantage.

Job Deliverables:

•             Organizational Development: Strategic assessment and realignment of existing capacities, practices and systems.

•             Policy and Process Management: Ensure implementation of HR strategies and policies focused on positioning AGDC as an employer of choice to driven hard working individuals. Foster strategic, people centred and client oriented HR management practices

•             Career Management: Advice to Management on HR new practices and their implementation (succession planning, career development and transition, strategic recruitment, contract modalities, learning plan and performance evaluation).

•             Administration: Supervise front desk operations; manage the internship program of the organization whilst working with head of operations for optimal performance of the organization.

•             Reward & Performance Management: Ensures proper staff performance management and career development by implementing sound performance appraisal and reward management structures.

•             Training and Development: Serve as the AGDC Learning Manager and provide support to effective learning management and promote a learning culture in the workplace.

•             Reporting and institutional knowledge Management: Monitor, measure and report monthly on HR and organizational activities, opportunities with generated formats.

•             Other administrative duties including office lease/rent, managing security personnel, travel management, official cars, procurement, annual Maintenance contracts etc) with support from the Finance unit

How to Apply:

Stating the appropriate reference code, interested candidates should send hard copies of their CVs with a cover letter to:

AGDC Employability & Enterprise Devt Ltd/GTE,
7 Maitama Sule Street
Off Awolowo Road
SW Ikoyi, Lagos.

Application Deadline:  4^th November 2010

Expected latest date of resumption for these Roles:  1st December 2010.

*Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Jobs at After school Graduate Development Center :Accountant

After school Graduate Development Center (AGDC) a social enterprise for career development programs is recruiting for an Accountant who would Report to the  Executive Director.
Reference Code: AC/AGDC/HR/10/10
Department: Operations
Location: Lagos
Qualification & Skill sets

• B.Sc. or HND in Accounting, Finance and other related discipline
• Minimum of 3 years working experience in (administrative role )People Management/ HR functions
• Professional qualification (ICAN, ACCA, ANAN, etc) is a major advantage
• Experience in managing multiple tasks and projects
• Strong analytical skills
• Good knowledge of MS Office, Advanced Excel and accounting packages (Peachtree, etc.)
• 3 to 4 years experience in any industry (NGO-related experience is a major advantage)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger & trial balance accounts, receivables & payables management, inventory management, fixed assets management, and document business transactions
• Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures which should involve the development of world class, computerized accounting systems
• Ensure statutory compliances (Income Tax, PAYE, Companies Act, etc.) and organizational accounting standards, systems and procedures are adhered to by filing required tax returns on behalf of the organization.
• Ensure adequate availability of funds for programs in line with approved budgets and organizational requirements
• Responsible for the preparation of budgets, financial projections, monthly management accounts (i.e. income & expenditure statement, balance sheet and cashflow statement) and final accounts for annual audit.
• Monitoring and evaluating the organization’s performance relative to set targets and the industry in which it operates and making practical suggestions for improvement.
• Internal audit and preparation of Year end financial reports

How to Apply:

Stating the appropriate reference code, interested candidates should send hard copies of their CVs with a cover letter to:
AGDC Employability & Enterprise Devt Ltd/GTE,
7 Maitama Sule Street
Off Awolowo Road
SW Ikoyi, Lagos.
Application Deadline:  4^th November 2010
Expected latest date of resumption for these Roles:  1st December 2010.
*Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Jobs at After school Graduate Development Center :Head of Operations/Business Manager

After school Graduate Development Center (AGDC) a social enterprise for career development programs. They are recruiting for Head of Operations/Business Manager who would report to Executive Director.
Reference Code: HOBM/AGDC/HR/10/10
Department: Operations
Location: Lagos
Qualification & Skill sets

• B.Sc. Business Administration, Finance and other related disciplines.
• Minimum of 4 years working experience in Business/Operations Management
• A Masters Degree in Business Administration is an advantage
• Experience in managing the start up phase of a business and an entrepreneurial mindset is key
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead and manage a diverse & young workforce.
• Good knowledge of MS Office suite applications, accounting packages (Peachtree, etc.)
• Proven ability to work with Management in setting and achieving organizational targets

Duties & Responsibilities

• Core delivery of this role is the overall operations management & meeting enterprise targets which will position AGDC as a sustainable social enterprise.
• Overall People, Process & Project Management: Proven experience in a Consulting, Training, and Finance, Sales or Enterprise management role is therefore a MUST.
• Provide overall strategic operational advice and guidance on resource and management matters.
• Work with the ED to drive overall strategy and execution of AGDC business plan ;also  work with program directors to help manage and track their matrixes for measuring program success
  • Partner with HR on recruitment, organizational structure and professional and leadership development
  • Work with the Finance department in the management of  cash flow and preparation of  cash flow forecasts in accordance with policy
  • Enterprise Management: Working alongside head of projects to ensure maximization of funding drives whilst leveraging on business models of AGDC to ensure sustainability and lasting impact.
  • Alongside the head of projects, provide professional inputs of the highest quality across all AGDC project cycles.

• Oversee building and sustenance of AGDC training/services function with a view to holding a prime position in the career- development industry

How to Apply:

Stating the appropriate reference code, interested candidates should send hard copies of their CVs with a cover letter to:
AGDC Employability & Enterprise Devt Ltd/GTE,
7 Maitama Sule Street
Off Awolowo Road
SW Ikoyi, Lagos.
Application Deadline:  4^th November 2010
Expected latest date of resumption for these Roles:  1st December 2010.
*Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Jobs at After school Graduate Development Center :Research & Sponsorship Officer

After school Graduate Development Center (AGDC) a social enterprise for career development programs. They are recruiting for Research & Sponsorship Officer who would report to Head of Projects.
Reference Code: RSE/AGDC/HR/10/10
Department: Projects
Location: Lagos
Qualification & Skill sets

• B.SC or HND in any discipline.
• Proven ability to research, write proposals & source for funding opportunities.
• Strong interpersonal & networking skills
• Strong oral and written communication, previous experience with writing articles and business literature is a plus.
• Ability to manage simultaneous tasks & a good team player
• Ability to keep abreast with current trends in the Industry
• A commercially  aware and driven individual with the ability to  meet and exceed targets
• Prior experience of this role with an NGO would be an added advantage
• Excellent ICT skills: Microsoft office suite applications and the Internet

Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliberate and purposeful online research of indigenous and international Organisations dedicated to NGO funding and sponsorship focused on youth employability & income generation.
• Compile and develop database of prospective sponsors both local & international (foundations, Organizations, Individuals)
• Regular monitoring of donor websites to identify sponsorship opportunities matching AGDC activities.
• Explore networks and non traditional platforms such as social media to source for funding opportunities.
• Manage all advocacy outreaches of the organization.
• Sustainability management, work with management to  institutionalize multiple streams of income for the long term sustainability of the organization
• Participate in the development of business proposals / projects that would generate program and institutional development funding.
• Relationship management with new and existing sponsors
• Social Reporting. Work with I.T personnel to provide real-time information to stakeholders by regularly updating AGDC website and social media.
• Participate in the design of communication materials for AGDC e.g. brochures, flyers.

Benefit packages for all roles are competitive, based on relevant hands on experience and performance driven. AGDC provides an opportunity for passionate, change focused individuals to contribute to a pioneering organization.
How to Apply:
Stating the appropriate reference code, interested candidates should send hard copies of their CVs with a cover letter to:
AGDC Employability & Enterprise Devt Ltd/GTE,
7 Maitama Sule Street
Off Awolowo Road
SW Ikoyi, Lagos.
Application Deadline:  4^th November 2010
Expected latest date of resumption for these Roles:  1st December 2010.
*Only short-listed candidates will be contacted