Head of Unit Agriculture and Economic Growth at Catholic Relief Services

Catholic Relief Services is the official agency of the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops for relief and development assistance overseas.

Job Title:  Head of Unit Agriculture and Economic Growth

Department: Programming/Agriculture and Growth

Location:   Abuja, Nigeria

Reports To: Head of programs

Duration:   24 months with the possibility of extension

Job Summary:

The HoU will be responsible for leading the strategic development and management of programs that economically empower vulnerable populations. The HoU will design and manage programs that address constraints to small-scale agriculture productivity and provide technical assistance to very poor farmers and their households to improve production and increase income. Interventions may also include strengthening of producer and processing groups household support in savings and lending as well as nutrition and supporting improved systems for public and private provision of inputs. The HoU will work in partnership with local civil society organizations and state agriculture development programs throughout the country. 

The HoU will be responsible for overall management of agriculture and economic growth programs; will provide strategic and operational leadership to develop and implement successful programs; and will represent CRS/Nigeria to multiple donors and the Government of Nigeria. The HoU will report to the Head of Programs and will maintain close liaison with relevant Regional Technical Advisors and the CRS All Africa Agriculture Team. The HoU will ensure adherence to CRS technical and program quality standards in implementation and the timely submission of all required deliverables to all donors. 

Qualifications/Experiences:

1. Minimum Masters Degree in Agriculture. PhD highly preferred.

2. Minimum 10 years of international development experience with light to moderately complex projects.

3. Minimum 5 years managing significant USG-funded programs required.

4. Knowledge of key USG regulations including but not limited to USAID 22 CF Part 226 Administration of Assistance Awards to U.S. Non-Governmental Organizations. 22 CFR Part 145 Grants and Agreements with Non-Profits. OMS Circulars A-122. Cost principles for non-profit organizations and A-133 Audit of states. local governments. and non-profits preferred.

5. Proven leadership and inter-personal skills and ability to build and motivate diverse and talented teams.

6. Proven experience in small and medium enterprise development. marketing and creating market linkages.

7: Proven experience in building and maintaining institutional linkages required.

8. Demonstrated commitment to improving gender equality and gender responsiveness in programming and operations.

9 Experience with participatory methods and partnerships required. Demonstrated capacity and experience with institutional strengthening of local civil society and government agencies.

10. Public relations skills required.

11. Proven ability to think strategically.

12. Flexibility to work both in a team and independently.

13. Cultural sensitivity, patience and flexibility.

14. Demonstrated personal accountability and driven to serve others.

15. Understanding of and experience with faith-based organizations local church structures. and accompaniment and capacity-building principles in local partnerships highly desired.

16. Ability to travel nationally and internationally as required.

17. Excellent English language oral and written communication skills required.

18. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including Word. Excel and Outlook required.

19. Nigerian nationals preferred.

Method of Application:

Interested applicants should request for application forms from olajumoke.ogunjuyigbe@crs.org  fill the forms and send back to the same address along with full detailed CV as attached MS Word documents. Completed applications should reach us before 5pm. 30 March, 2012. Only applications sent in the required format will be considered.

“CRS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, etc. Qualified women are especially encouraged to apply"

Commercial Export Sales Manager at PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc

PZ Cussons operates in Africa, Asia and Europe with its strategy built on four core principles.We operate in selected markets that have the potential for future growth, both in mature and emerging markets.

 

PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc, the largest subsidiary of PZ Cussons, has enjoyed tremendous business success in Nigeria for over a century.

 

Job Title: Commercial Export Sales Manager

All Business Units - All States

 

Commercial Export Sales Manager – Francophone West Africa  

 

Requirements

The successful candidate is required to: 

• Ensure clear company processes are in place.
• Identify and appoint official country distributors in African markets and provide appropriate information for setting up new customers accounts in MFG in line with agreed distributor’s expectations.
• Agree export prices / payment modalities / trading terms with customers in line with procedure.
• Collect orders from customers and ensure product availability in site 18 on agreed time.
• Establish proven customer payment from bank and prepare a proforma invoice of the order.
• Arrange for registration of trademarks of products and all other documents in export countries.
• Clarify any special requirements from customers and relate back to PZ.
• Forward the proforma invoice to the export logistics department for loading / stuffing arrangement.
• Follow up on customer order shipment until delivery for effective customer service.
• Ensure good customer relationship management / regular status update.
• Ensure alignment with S&OP and inclusion of export orders in the monthly forecast.
• Arrange samples and send to customers for test marketing  

  

 

The Person: 

The successful candidate is required to possess: 

• B.Sc. Purchasing and Supply or Social Sciences; MBA will be an advantage.
• 5 - 9 years working experience in a similar role.
• Computer expertise especially in MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Membership of Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) Chartered.
• Good knowledge of ports operations and the Nigerian freight system.
• Good working relationship with NEPC, NACCIMA, MANEG.
• Good knowledge of inventory management, planning and organising skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Fluency In French Language COMPULSORY.
• CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE, ONENESS.

 

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Closing date: 06 Apr 2012

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Energy Manager at PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc

PZ Cussons operates in Africa, Asia and Europe with its strategy built on four core principles.We operate in selected markets that have the potential for future growth, both in mature and emerging markets.

PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc, the largest subsidiary of PZ Cussons, has enjoyed tremendous business success in Nigeria for over a century.

Job Title: Energy Manager

All Business Units - All States

The Role: Energy Manager: 

Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Maintain a reliable electrical supply on site with minimal power outages
• Ensure maximum plant availability/ uptime
• Establish service agreements with suppliers to improve reliability and minimize downtime.
• Establish and carry out maintenance schedules to minimize impact i.e. during low demand periods
• Review critical spares holding
• Review and redefine the control philosophy using both manual and automatic systems to match supply with demand.
• Develop communication/control system for pick up and drop off of large plant loads.
• Effective communication with the site operating units (OU’s) to manage load demand
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of site load profile so as to more closely match the generating capacity to the demand.
• Develop a strategy for standby options in the event of unplanned breakdowns and loss of gas.

The Person: 

The Right candidate must

• Have a  knowledge of gas and diesel generation sets in stand alone (island) operation
• Have electromechanical qualifications
• Have a Knowledge of power demand and distribution .
• Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.  

Closing date: 30 Mar 2012

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Receptionist at APM Terminals (Maersk Nigeria)

APM Terminals is one of the largest container terminal operators in the world. The diverse portfolio includes substantial interests in more than 40 ports around the globe. We continue to actively develop and invest in new projects and opportunities in ports and terminal management. In terms of the future, we are determined to stay at the forefront of our industry by providing value-adding e-business solutions, customer relations management and innovative use of technologies.

APM Terminals commenced operations in Nigeria in March, 2006. Apapa is Nigeria's largest port and contains a number of wharfs. To date, the staff comprises over 700 highly skilled and motivated foreign and local staff. We stand for operational excellence – from modern equipment, facilities, advanced technology and proven processes and terminal management. We are currently looking for an individual who share our commitment to providing services that are second-to-none.

Job Title: Receptionist - APM Terminals,

Location: Apapa, Lagos, Nigeria

Ref: 62588

This position offers an outstanding opportunity to join the global team at APM Terminals Apapa and contribute to the success of the organization. The position reports to the Administrative Supervisor.

Key Accountabilities

• Welcomes visitors, determines nature of business & announces to appropriate personnel.
• Organizing and maintaining diaries and making appointments.
• Dealing with incoming and outgoing mails, faxes, post and courier shipments.
• Provision of timely & accurate administrative support to maintain day to day efficiencies in the office. Liaising with clients, suppliers, vendors and other staff as appropriate.
• Manages meeting room administration and use.
• Manage the Management team offices and ensure safety of its properties and neatness of the environment.
• Assists with the arrangement of social events, logistics and transportation.
• Devising and maintaining office systems to deal efficiently with paper flow and filing.
• Organizing and storing paperwork, documents and computer-based information.
• Producing documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations.
• Screening telephone calls, enquiries and requests, and handling them when appropriate.

Your Profile

• University degree in Humanities, Business or related field.
• Requires at least one year of progressively more responsible administrative work experience.
• High drive and interest in taking on new task.
• A high level of understanding of office procedures is essential.
• Fluent in English; both written and spoken.
• Well-organized, timely and persistent.
• Must have good interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of co-workers and individuals.
• Must be able to handle matters of company business with confidentiality and integrity.
• Must be able to use various office machines, such as copy machine, fax machine, Binding Machine etc.
• Must have sound knowledge & ability to use a multi-line telephone system.

We offer

• A truly international working environment in a modern working location
• Value and team-based leadership
• An open and engaging working environment
• A wide range of international career opportunities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth in a dynamic environment
• Competitive compensation packages 

Application

This position is a local position, based in Lagos, Nigeria and will remain posted until 30/March/2012.

Please click link below to apply and ensure to upload/attach a recent CV. For all internal applications please note that HR will contact your local HR to request for your staff card upon receipt of your application.


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Management Administrator at APM Terminals

APM Terminals is one of the largest container terminal operators in the world. The diverse portfolio includes substantial interests in more than 40 ports around the globe. We continue to actively develop and invest in new projects and opportunities in ports and terminal management. In terms of the future, we are determined to stay at the forefront of our industry by providing value-adding e-business solutions, customer relations management and innovative use of technologies.

APM Terminals commenced operations in Nigeria in March, 2006. Apapa is Nigeria's largest port and contains a number of wharfs. To date, the staff comprises over 700 highly skilled and motivated foreign and local staff. We stand for operational excellence – from modern equipment, facilities, advanced technology and proven processes and terminal management. We are currently looking for an individual who share our commitment to providing services that are second-to-none.

Job Title: Management Administrator - APM Terminals,

Location: Apapa, Lagos, Nigeria

Ref: 62586

This position offers an outstanding opportunity to join the global team at APM Terminals Apapa and contribute to the success of the organization. The position reports to the Managing Director.

Key Accountabilities

• Representing the Management Team, where appropriate in internal and external matters, while making professional and informed decisions within appropriate level of authority; as well as communicating/delegating work to others;
• Manage key stakeholder relationships. Develop a complete map of top external stakeholders for the company with detail of contact persons and the nominated relationship holder in APMT. For stakeholders owned by the MD, ensure a personal relationship with PA’s and other key personnel around the stakeholders;
• Managing the Management Team offices and Safety of its environment.
• Liaising with Business Unit heads as appropriate;
• Coordinate procurement and distribution of corporate branding items;
• Handle media appointments and materials distribution. Ensure that all calls and enquiries from media are attended. Manage content and planning of all Management Team’s media events and meetings and ensure pre-approved material is up-to-date and delivered to media on request.
• Organizing and attending meetings and events; taking minutes and ensuring the Management team is well-prepared for meetings;
• Dealing with correspondence and writing letters;
• Editor of the internal newsletter;
• Liaison for visiting Senior Management team from Region and The Hague;
• Optimize the Management team’s schedule and movements by arranging business and personal  travel and accommodation and, occasionally, traveling with the team to provide general assistance during travel, meetings or presentations;
• Devising and maintaining office systems to deal efficiently with paper flow and filing;
• Organizing and storing paper work, documents and computer based information;
• Producing documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations;
• Organizing and maintaining diaries and making appointments;

Your Profile

• Completed (minimum) bachelor’s degree in Business or related field.
• Three to five years work experience in a related function.
• High drive and interest in taking on new tasks.
• Strong Business mindset and understanding.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Fluent in English both written and spoken.
• Tactful, diplomatic and displays excellent judgment.
• Well-organized, timely, and persistent.
• Ability to handle confidential information on a daily basis.
• Possesses empathy, personal tact, cultural understanding, strong communication skills; networking, interacting and influencing key decision makers within and outside circle of influence.
• Middle management public relations and high level administrative assistance.

We offer

• A truly international working environment in a modern working location
• Value and team-based leadership
• An open and engaging working environment
• A wide range of international career opportunities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth in a dynamic environment
• Competitive compensation packages 

Application

This position is a local position, based in Lagos, Nigeria and will remain posted until 30/March/2012.

Please click link below to apply and ensure to upload/attach a recent CV. For all internal applications please note that HR will contact your local HR to request for your staff card upon receipt of your application.
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