| Jobs Vacancies, Every Day! // via fulltextrssfeed.com | Graduate Job at La Fayette Microfinance Bank Limited | | La Fayette Microfinance Bank Limited will join Cameroon, Ghana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Cambodia and Ivory Coast as member of Advans group network. Advans SA SICAR was created in 2005 by Horus Development Finance together with several development financial institutions: IFC, FMO, KFW, CDC, EIB, AFD Group. The Advans group has 2.600 employees throughout the world, and almost 320.000 clients. La Fayette Microfinance Bank Limited will join Cameroon, Ghana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Cambodia and Ivory Coast as member of Advans group network. Advans SA SICAR was created in 2005 by Horus Development Finance together with several development financial institutions: IFC, FMO, KFW, CDC, EIB, AFD Group. The Advans group has 2.600 employees throughout the world, and almost 320.000 clients. Job Purpose: The purpose of a Communication and Marketing Officer is responsible for all aspects of projects, including: meeting deadlines, time management, contingency planning, approval channels and procedures, budgeting, campaign analysis, and tracking / monitoring procedures Essential Job Duties: - Creating and Developing new innovative ways to communicate the company message to existing customers
- Creating marketing campaigns and working with the company's external agency to see them executed
- Understand the products and services offering and approach of key competitors; communicate products and services differentiation to sales and provides input to senior leadership
- Conduct various interviews, including win/loss and post-engagement client interviews/surveys to identify trends and make recommendations to senior leadership
- Conduct marketing surveys on current and new service concepts
- Articulate product and service offerings, key benefits and messages for use by sales and marketing
- Work with Consulting and Sales to cultivate reference accounts for products and services; identify client success stories and work with marketing to create appropriate case studies and collateral
- Drive campaign management for client acquisition programs across multiple channels
- Create content for corporate marketing collateral, website/blog/social media, and other initiatives
- Provide assistance on press releases, contributed articles, presentations, events, and conferences
- Internal reporting and other duties as assigned.
Person Specification: - QUALIFICATION/EDUCATION: B.Sc / HND in related field.
- WORK EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 1-2 years working experience in an advertising and media agency
- SKILLS: High-level proficiency in written and spoken English; good knowledge of word processing; proven spreadsheet skills; good interpersonal relations skills.
- PERSONAL TRAITS: Tactfulness; self-disciplined; resolute and Value driven. Pragmatic and meticulous in processes and procedures; Ability to relate effectively across different levels of authority. Time conscious and purposeful. Self starter and good leadership skills.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for test and interview. Method of Application  |
| Current Career Opportunity at Ernst & Young | | Ernst & Young is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. Our collaborative culture supports the personal and professional success of each individual.
Global IT Infrastructure requires a competent personnel for effective provision of technical assistance in the evaluation, planning, and use of information technology to all divisions. This mission is accomplished through the implementation and maintenance of the system software Global Core Loadset (GCL) Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Notes Administration, Symantec End Point installation/maintenance and all EY system software policy implementation. Maintenance of servers (Active Directory), Notes/Exchange, File/Anti-Virus Server, Backup and Proxy server. Excellent knowledge and hands on Cisco Routers/IP Telephony/Video Conference device. Ensure all Servers and workstations are patched with the latest security updates. EYG code of Connection, legal considerations, disaster provisions, recovery and backup strategies, EYG standards, technical training, industry developments& awareness. Responsibilities Market Leadership & Client Relations: - Ensure active and effective communication and encourage closer working relationships with internal clients and other EY offices
- Maintain consistent & value-added service delivery, client relationships & monitor conformance
- Establish & update IT security strategy in alignment with the firm's prioritized business objectives
- Promote innovation, new service offerings and alignment to global best practice & EYG standards
Growth & Financial Results: - Ensure Prudent financial and appropriate controls in respect of security expenditure
- Ensure sustainable cost-effective IT solutions & services delivery in order to maximize ROI
- Address opportunities for cost containment reduction & avoidance
Leadership & People Results: - Live, demonstrate and promote firms values and act as a role model
- Encourage teamwork & promote a challenge & motivated working environment
- Promote innovations, optimize resource utilization, succession planning & optimize work-life balance
- Personal scorecard and development plans
Quality & Management Results: - Ensure proper formation and implementation of IT Security Policy, EY Code of Connection achievement, addressing the protection of IT systems.
- Track and maintain EY asset
- Maintenance of Anti-Virus software and effective/constant monitoring and eradication of virus infections
- Maintenance of local area network LAN and provide desktop support to all in house local and expatriate employees.
- Ensure that all EY workstations and servers are patched with the latest security and GCL updates
- Protect the business through pro-active risk management & recovery mechanisms
- Ensure risk management disciplines, including legal, governance and standards compliance
- Maintain quality of service delivery through required policies, disciplines, processes, monitoring and control mechanism
- Promote effective & efficient problem solving, decision and change management
- Conduct development, testing and, implementation of security plans, products and control techniques
- Ensure security compliance with respect to information security policies and procedures
- Evaluate current infrastructure and provide recommendations to achieve baseline requirement as per EYG standards
- Provide technical training for member of staff.
- Keep abreast of different industry development & awareness, trends, latest security and privacy legislation, including legal considerations; e.g. privacy.
- Consult with different practices regarding business requirements, identify and evaluate areas for improvement to ensure effective integration.
- Provide the highest level of technical expertise and support in implementation of appropriate security procedures and products.
Must possess a Bachelors degree in a related discipline
Proficient in Windows 10, 8 and 7.
Windows Server 2012/2008 Server
Excellent hands on Microsoft Exchange Server Outlook
Hardware and Software troubleshooting
Hands on Cisco IP Telephony/Routers/Switch configuration and Video Conference
Network - LAN, WLAN and WAN Infrastructure
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| Latest Job Offers at Jumia Nigeria | | Jumia is the largest e-commerce mall in Africa with over 100,000 unique visitors a day, buying everything from Fashion to Phones. Founded in 2012 in Nigeria, Jumia's mission is to revolutionize the concept of shopping by providing customers with the best online shopping experience. Jumia is part of Africa Internet Group, a leading global incubator of startups specialised in e-commerce. Africa Internet Group is Africa's leading internet firm, with already over 3,000 employees in over 20 African countries and huge successes such as Jumia.com, Kaymu.com, Hellofood.com, Lamudi.com, Carmudi.com and Jovago.com. It is led by top talented leaders offering a great mix of local and international talents and is backed by MTN, Millicom and Rocket Internet. Africa is one of the fastest growing economies in the world, offering excellent opportunities in a vibrant and booming environment. Its economic growth has enabled innovative businesses to flourish and this is where Africa Internet Group steps in.
Onsite Merchandiser - Jumia Job description The Onsite Merchandizer Associate is responsible for the overall aspect and maintenance of the website and app. He must be aware of his responsibility as a steward and the first link with our customers. His work is the showcase of our entire company.You will report to the Onsite Merchandizer and Top Management. The position is based in our office in Lagos. Your position as Onsite Merchandizer Associate entails: - Update and maintain the website on a daily basis to optimize revenues (incl. campaigns, banners, content, etc.),
- Create and maintain static pages, as well as optimize according to performance,
- Coordinate (incl. briefings) with designers to get best in class designs for campaign implementation,
- Implement the weekly commercial plan and campaigns for main commercial events,
- Provide business-oriented insight to the Onsite Merchandizer,
- Optimize the website to improve performance,
- Responsible for the quality of website content,
- Implement new IT/technical features,
Profile requirements - Well organized and with a good sense of anticipation,
- Fast learner and initiative taker,
- Rigorous in execution, strong attention to details,
- Trustworthy and very independent with a strong ability to go further than the expectations,
- Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines,
- Previous experience in online marketing, project management or IT,
- Coding skills (HTML, CSS, Java) and Photoshop is a plus, at ease with website back-end tools,
Head of B2B2C - Jumia Today, we are looking for an experienced and talented leader that is thriving to join a very fast growing environment, allowing him or her to take over the reins of the corporate sales department of the undisputed biggest e-commerce in Nigeria.We are looking for young talented, customer centric, professionals with offline sales experience in Nigeria. As Head of B2B2C, your job responsibilities would be: - Own fully the P&L of the B2B2C channels both for GM and fashion
- Develop and manage our team of B2B2C Sales agents (100+ as of now)
- Develop our knowledge and network of retail customers, and learn to actively manage them
- Collaborate closely with the Commercial team into a proper planning conversation to propose the most relevant assortment for the B2B2C channel
- Spearhead geographical expand the offline sales into Nigeria
- Leadership over the team recruitment & expansion exercise
- Set-up and management of the coaching team
- Devising payment and services offerings strategy for the channel
Qualifications and Requirements - Demonstrated very solid track record in retail sales channel management in Nigeria (At-least 5 years), ideally for a renowned FMCG - can prove and rely upon a solid understanding of retails channels in Nigeria
- Ability to immerse in a very young, fast-paced and energetic environment
- Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills and strong proficiency with excel
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients, as well as sales agents, and is fulfilled by an outdoor - not a behind a desk - job
- Strong drive and unwavering discipline, coupled with a strong sense of team coaching and nurturing
- Regular travels to our top priorities city to be expected
- Self-motivated, delivers quality work and is proactive
- Result driven as this is a high-performance, output environment
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| Current Career Opportunity at Siemens AG | | Siemens AG (German pronunciation: ['zi?m?ns]) is a German multinational conglomerate company headquartered in Berlin and Munich. It is the largest engineering company in Europe. The principal divisions of the company are Industry, Energy, Healthcare, and Infrastructure & Cities, which represent the main activities of the company. The company is a prominent maker of medical diagnostics equipment and its medical health-care division, which generates about 12 percent of the company's total sales, is its second-most profitable unit, after the industrial automation division. Siemens and its subsidiaries employ approximately 380,000 people across nearly 190 countries and reported global revenue of around ?76 billion in 2013. Responsibilities - Designs and coordinates/aligns strategy, guidelines and business plans, in support of top management and executive team.
- Acts a trusted advisor for top management, in all strategic aspects, in order to identify and follow up on future business opportunities.
- Ensures continuous analyses and design of strategic positioning of the business overall, and advices on long term development of the product, service or solutions portfolio.
- Ensures development of business plans and ensures effective controlling of the target setting processes, BTAs, and quarterly reviews.
- Steers and coordinates preparation and implementation of strategic planning, investment strategies, regional and national market research (incl. execution of strategic benchmarking), etc.
- Initiates strategic external growth initiatives and steers or coordinates respective alliances/ partnerships in defined businesses, markets or regions.
- Initiates and manages Strategy consulting projects, and the development and implementation of strategic business management and analysis tools.
- Monitors and reviews cooperation with external service providers, and monitors progress, budget adherence and results generated.
- Manages the organization, coordination and implementation of assigned business initiatives.
- Supports the development and implementation of superior business strategies, guidelines and roadmaps.
- Performs strategic analysis and planning on a broad range of topics (i.e. market analysis, competitor assessment, growth opportunity identification, sales channels, target customers, etc.).
- Provides information support for new strategy development on assigned projectsEvaluates and presents overview of customers, stakeholders and partners and proposes appropriate CRM engagement plans.
Qualification & Experience: - Bachelors degree in Technology/ Business related course. Masters in Business/ Finance an advantage
- Good knowledge of the Nigeria Electricity market, its structure, stakeholders and trends
- Minimum of 10 - 15 years related work experience
- Expert knowledge and good understanding of Business Development tools, methodologies and techniques.
- Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, etc.
- Excellent command of the English language
- Analytical, creative, outside-the-box thinker with excellent presentation and writing skills
- Good interpersonal skills and intercultural sensitivity
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| Current Positions at The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) | |
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) is a multilateral development finance institution established to contribute to the economic development and social progress of African countries. The AfDB was founded in 1964 and comprises three entities: The African Development Bank, the African Development Fund and the Nigeria Trust Fund. Chief Economist and Vice President The Bank's Chief Economist and Vice President, reports to the President and is responsible for providing leadership and visibility for the Bank on economic, financial and socio economic development issues. The incumbent must be a world class economist, with extensive experience in economics, finance, statistics, fiscal and economic management. The Chief Economist and Vice President will lead analytical work to inform the Bank's strategic directions and support Regional Member Countries through first-rate knowledge and technical policy support operations. The Chief Economist and Vice President will be tasked to turn around and revamp the Economics Complex in the Bank, provide strategic re-orientation, build up a first rate group of macro-economists and Economic Policy analysts, that can provide top-notch economic and policy support to Regional Member Countries and private sector. Duties and responsibilities The African Development Bank is seeking a Chief Economist and Vice President to lead in revamping the complex, including developing a strong link to operations and providing macro-economic advise to its Member Countries, and position the Bank as the premier knowledge institution in the continent. Reporting to the President of the Bank, the Chief Economist and Vice President's responsibilities are as follows: - Frame and implement appropriate economic research agenda for the Bank at country, regional and global levels. In this regard provide leadership to undertake and disseminate research and related analysis on economic development and priority socio-economic issues in support of the policies and operations of the Bank as well as the knowledge base of its regional member countries (RMCs).
- Build national and regional institutions for economics and Policy Research, and develop relationships with RMCs, through sharpened understanding of their particular interests and concerns and providing authoritative advice and guidance on emerging economic and financial issues. Promote information sharing within and between Member Countries.
- Elevate the profile and advocate the incorporation of rigorous economic research and analysis into project design, implementation and evaluation.
- Provide leadership for the promotion of robust economic analysis, including development of the statistical capacities and systems in RMCs for the provision of timely and reliable data for policy dialogue and formulation.
- Provide leadership for timely periodic reporting of financial, and economic analysis with emphasis on RMCs and for the production and dissemination of relevant statistical data on Bank programs and projects.
- Provide direct support to the President and Senior Management of the Bank on a broad range of technical and management issues by providing reports, briefings and other information. Co-ordinate the Bank's knowledge work and serve as editor of the Bank knowledge products. Develop and foster partnerships with relevant international and regional institutions to ensure coordination of activities and to leverage the Bank's resources to the benefit of member states.
- As assigned, represent the Bank's management on economic and financial issues in international and regional fora and provide the leadership required to safeguard and strengthen stakeholder's confidence in the Bank's operations.
- Participate in the development of policies and innovative approaches to position the Bank as a learning/knowledge sharing organization.
Selection Criteria Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience - Hold a PhD degree in Economics with extensive experience in Macro-economics, Fiscal Management, Statistics, Finance, or related discipline.
- A minimum of 15 years relevant and demonstrable experience acquired in the area of development economics, academia or multilateral institutions. The last 5 years should be at a senior management level.
- Must be a visionary, with in-depth knowledge of the state of economic, financial and social development in Africa, within the wider global economy, and the linkages within different economic sectors as well as across regions.
- Commitment to consistent delivery of the highest quality outputs, with deep technical understanding and attention to detail.
- Strong outreach competencies with ability to confidently speak at international fora on economic development issues. Excellent public relations skills with all potential users of Bank knowledge work and statistics - the press, analysts, academics, professional bodies, MDBs and other international organizations, and government departments.
- A strong record of publications in the area of economic development, statistical systems development or capacity building with well delineated policy implications.
- Familiarity with the work of other multilateral and bilateral development finance institutions and the private sector, especially their roles in supporting economic reform and poverty reduction.
- Experience of working in large, multicultural organizations in the public or private sector with a diverse workforce and sensitivity to diversity concerns of staff and Boards of Directors.
- Established reputation and track record of performance, innovations and change management.
- Creativity in providing guidance on innovative and cutting-edge solutions to Africa's economic challenges.
- Ability to listen and communicate effectively with oversight bodies such as Boards of Executive Directors and Governors and other senior management and government officials.
- Ability to think strategically and design long-term plans and programs to develop staff competences in line with strategic priorities.
- Ability to inspire, generate and sustain staff commitment and professional excellence.
- Good negotiating skills and ability to communicate orally and write effectively in English and/or French, with a working knowledge of the other.
Vice President, Human Resources and Corporate Services The Vice President, Human Resources and Corporate Services reports to and supports the President in ensuring the delivery of efficient, people-centered, client-oriented, corporate services to ensure overall institutional effectiveness of the Bank in all its operations. The Vice President, Human Resources and Corporate Services will lead the effort to digitalize and transform the Bank into a knowledge-driven workforce, promote human resources policies that enhance talent, drive a performance-driven culture, and ensure the competitiveness of the Bank as the employer of choice. Under the direction of the President, s/he will drive a new Corporate culture that rewards creativity and innovation and attracts and retains a world class workforce into the Bank. The Vice President will ensure that all Human Resources and Corporate Services are re-aligned to drive greater corporate performance and execution of the Bank's strategic vision and priorities. The Vice President supervises three departments i) Human Resources Management, ii) General Services and Institutional Procurements and iii) Corporate Information Technology Management, in addition to the Business Continuity Strategy and Planning and Medical Service operations. Duties and responsibilities - Providing leadership in the formulation and implementation of the Bank's strategies in line with its mission as they relate to the People, Information Technology, General Services and Institutional procurements, Business Continuity, and Health and Safety Strategies.
- Oversee the administrative division structure and nurture the emergence of functioning teams in the organization, to ensure greater institutional coherence, collaborative culture and collective delivery of impactful results.
- Develop, enhance, implement and enforce policies and procedures that will ensure transparency, accountability and effectiveness across the organization in recruitments and promotions.
- Implement a transparent bank-wide performance management system that fosters productivity and promotes effective teamwork across the Bank.
- Provide strategic direction, management, leadership in Human Resources and talent management, and aligning budgets to the strategic direction and operational priorities of the Bank.
- Create mechanisms that nurture the emergence of innovation and creativity in the institutional culture and foster a work environment that supports the development of talents, knowledge-driven work force, with greater staff productivity.
- Oversee the management of Information Technology functions within the Bank including the deployment of a first-rate IT network system to ensure digitalization of all work processes and procedures to enhance performance and productivity in the organization.
- Lead the formulation of, and ensuring proper implementation and monitoring of policies and programs relating to business continuity management, procurement of assets, services and works.
Selection Criteria Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience - A minimum of a Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Strategic Management, Human Resources Management, Finance, Law, or any other related discipline.
- A minimum of 15 years relevant experience in Corporate Services and Human Resources Development, and driving institutional reforms in any large multinational finance institution, or public or private organization, of which five (5) years has been at a senior management level.
- Excellent knowledge of multilateral and bilateral development of finance institution policies, guidelines and procedures, especially with respect to human resources, general services and information systems.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex institutional arrangements that deliver a high performing organization.
- Ability to manage a highly diverse work force, ensure gender balance, and develop a work environment that fosters team work and flexible hiring policies that attract and retain top talent.
- Established reputation in successfully delivering on change management within a large international organization.
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated capacity for strategic planning.
- Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English and/or French, with a working knowledge of one or the other.
Senior Vice President The Senior Vice President reports directly to and will support the President in the day-to-day management of the Bank. S/he must be a top-performer and achiever, with extensive managerial experience in driving change and achieving transformative results. The ideal candidate must be dynamic and results-driven with a proven record of effectively running large and complex international institutions (public and private). Extensive senior-level experience in multilateral development finance institutions will be a distinct advantage. The incumbent will support the President to drive and deliver the Bank's operations across Africa and ensure a performance-driven culture with sharp focus on institutional efficiency and effectiveness. Duties and responsibilities The duties and responsibilities of the incumbent will include, amongst, the following: - Support the President to deliver on the Strategic direction of the Bank and drive a performance culture that will align all processes and systems to deliver high impact results.
- Streamline all processes and systems of the Bank to become more efficient, effective and build accountability systems for results and performance.
- Support the President in the day-to-day management of the Bank's affairs, lead senior management discussions and decisions as well as the implementation of key board and management decisions.
- Ensure day-to-day management of the Bank with due regard to efficiency, effectiveness and results and undertake tasks delegated by the President.
- Build organizational capability and effectiveness and provide operational guidance, cross sectoral and cross-complex leadership in the execution of the Bank's programs and activities.
- Ensure strategy execution, corporate planning and efficient coordination to achieve corporate coherence.
- Lead and coordinate the effective implementation and monitoring of key corporate decisions as well as the identification of necessary corrective measures and actions.
- Supervise the Units/Departments directly reporting to his/her Office, namely: Strategy and Operational Policies, Results and Quality Assurance, Business Development Office, Delivery and Performance Management Office, Staff Appeals Committee, Ombudsman, Director Senior Vice President's Office, Programming and Budget, Operations Committee Secretariat, Asia External Representation Office, Decentralization and Sanctions Office.
- Chair Senior Management Committees including Senior Management Coordinating Committee (SMCC) and Operations Committee (OpsCom) as well as other Bank-wide committees' discussions as appropriate bringing to the attention of the President any issues arising.
- Advise the President on emerging issues of corporate significance for strategy management, resource allocation and performance monitoring.
- Provide guidance and support to Vice Presidents in the execution of their functions.
In the discharge of his/her duties, the Senior Vice President will as needed: - Bring together virtual teams from time to time to facilitate effective coordination between different Complexes.
- Undertake periodic assessments of progress on specific corporate issues which span across Complexes and advise the President accordingly.
Selection Criteria Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience - At least, a Master's degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Economics or other relevant fields.
- A minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant direct private or development sector experience of which 10 years will be at senior management level.
- Excellent capacity for strategic leadership and ability to drive result and execution.
- Solid credibility on development issues, underpinned by multiple regional/global and cross-sectoral experience; understanding of both public and private sector perspectives; experience in change management would be an asset.
- Strong motivation and ability to work under pressure, to drive the achievement of organisational goals and results.
- Demonstrated superior leadership qualities, first-rate interpersonal skills, strategic mindset with ability to balance long-term and short-term trade-offs and the ability to manage change.
- Excellent technical, analytical skills and established operational track record of excellence in achieving results.
- Proven ability to identify and articulate policy issues, tradeoffs and priorities to provide sound advice.
- Demonstrated ability to work across institutional boundaries with various teams, build and lead a team of professional staff, and utilize talent and expertise of team members in a productive way.
- Ability to build partnerships and deliver results that meet the needs and long-term interests of clients within and outside the institution.
- Demonstrated ability to produce high quality work on a variety of issues within very short deadlines, to take prudent risks and make effective and timely decisions.
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and synthesize complex issues (translated into effective oral and written communications).
- High degree of discretion, tact and sensitivity in dealing with internal and external clients and stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to work under pressure and maintain a high degree of successful performance in a multicultural and complex environment.
- Proven track record of building and managing teams and creating an enabling work environment.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively mentor and guide groups of professional staff and design training/skills enhancement initiatives to ensure effective transfer of knowledge/skills.
- Ability to communicate and defend orally and in writing, complex issues and positions to Senior Bank Management, the Board of Executive Directors, Government officials, Civil Society Organizations, etc.
- Ability to operate effectively in a matrix management environment, both as team leader and team member.
- Ability to deal sensitively in a multi-cultural environment and build effective working relations with clients and colleagues.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills in English and/or French with a working knowledge of the other language.
- Competence in the use of standard Microsoft software (e.g. Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
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Deadline: 30 November, 2015 |
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