Vacancy: Fireman / Woman
Salary Scale: JSS 3
Location: Lagos, Port Harcourt, Onne, Warri, Calabar
Vacancy At: Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA)
Cadre: Junior Category
Close On: 10th February, 2014

The Nigerian Ports Authority is a government owned agency charged with the responsibility of Port Administration in the Under listed locations: Lagos, Port Harcourt, Onne, Warri, Calabar.

The Nigerian Ports Authority wishes to recruit suitably qualified candidates for the positions of: Fireman / Woman in order to ensure safety of our operations.

Responsibilities
Carries out Fire Fighting / Rescue / Prevention exercises.
Conduct drills / fire notices
Ability of driving articulated Fire Engine
Qualifications
Minimum of SSCE / WASC / NECO / GCE O' Level or its equivalent with four (4) credits with English and Mathematics at a sitting or five credits at either one or two sittings including English and Mathematics.
Method of Application
Qualified and interested candidates should send their applications with comprehensive CV stating email, contact address (not P.O. Box), mobile telephone numbers and qualification to:

The General Manager Human Resources
Nigerian Ports Authority
26 / 28 Marina, Lagos
OR
Email to: info@nigerianports.org

Note: Only short-listed applicants would be invited for interview and be required to undergo written test, interview and medical examination.

The University of Abuja
Vacancy: Vice-Chancellor
Location: Abuja
Close on: 17th February, 2014

The Governing Council of the University of Abuja announces that the position of Vice-Chancellor of the University will soon be vacant. In accordance with the provisions of the Universities Miscellaneous Provision Act 1993, as amended, Council invites applications from suitably qualified candidates, with experience in University administration, for the post.

The University has nine Faculties, a College of Health Sciences, a Centre for Distance Learning and Continuing Education (CDL&CE), Institute of Education, among others. The University has a student population of fifty-four thousand and a staff strength of three thousand.

Candidates’ Profile
The candidate must be a distinguished academic of national and international repute with proven track records.
The candidate must have a good understanding of the vision and mission of the University in its pursuit of academic excellence that is recognized globally.
He/She should be innovative, capable of inspiring advancement of learning, with a strong aspiration and commitment for providing effective leadership.
He/she should also be an astute manager of resources.
Conditions of Service
The appointment will be for a single term of five years only. Salary and allowances shall be as applicable to the post of Vice-Chancellors in Nigerian Federal Universities.

Age of Applicants
Eligible Candidates should not be more than sixty-five years old at the time of assumption of office on 1st July, 2014.

Method of Application
Applicants must submit names and addresses of three (3) referees who should be requested to forward their referees report to the Registrar, one of whom must be a superior officer to whom the applicant reports, under confidential cover.

Applications, which should be in 20 copies, are to be submitted in sealed envelopes, marked at the top left corner, “Application for Post of Vice-Chancellor” to:

The Registrar and Secretary to Council,
University of Abuja, Abuja,
P M. B. 117, Abuja, FCT.

Vacancy: Management Trainees - LAG002
Province/State/City: Lagos Nigeria
Primary Location: Developing Mkts-Africa Mid East-Nigeria-Lagos
Vacancy Type: Graduate Job
Schedule: Full-time
Job Function: General Management
Company: Reckitt Benckiser Nigeria
Close On: Not stated – ongoing

The Reckitt Benckiser Nigeria Management Trainee Program is designed to intake fresh graduates and develops them as leaders for the future in the Marketing, Sales and Supply Chain functions.

About the Programme
The program stretches over a period of one year in which selected graduates will be rotated in various technical job functions. The assignments are about real responsibility and real results, while creating an environment where Graduates develop through practical learning and coaching from senior managers. Selected graduates will initially be based at our office / factory site in Lagos & Agbara.

The Program is designed to develop future leaders from entry level positions and moving them to senior leadership in a period of 10 - 12 years. It supports our aim to grow a large percentage of tomorrow's top management from within the company. It also provides a continuous stream of talent, able to make an impact at all levels of the organisation as the careers of the individual's develop.

It is a structured program that puts graduates in the spotlight from Day 1. We offer distinctive development assignments each of which has specific on-the-job "learning’s", which are combined with formal training courses. Each graduate will have exposure of working in Sales, Marketing, the Factory Site, Finance & and with the regulatory affairs Team.

Within-going evaluation of progress at various intervals, the graduate completes a standard assessment process with their line manager and is put on a mentoring program..

After a successful year of traineeship, Graduates would take on roles at RB Nigeria.

Qualifications
A minimum of B.Sc. degree (minimum of second class Upper) in one of the following fields: Business & Social Sciences, Pharmacy, Biological Sciences or Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, and Production)
Fresh graduate with less than 2 years experience
Possess a creative and analytical mind
Applicants for these positions will be expected to demonstrate competence in the following areas:
Problem Solving (analytical)
Resilience & Pro-activity
Influencing
Planning & Organising
Achievement, Entrepreneurship, Team spirit & Ownership
Leadership
Other Requirements
Additionally candidates should exhibit:
Excellent verbal & communication skills
Confidence & maturity
Passion to understand consumer products and the FMCG marketplace
RB is a global business; candidates must be open to relocate internationally for career development and learning across different countries
The business language in RB is English, therefore fluency in English is essential and fluency in other languages is advantageous
Flexible to travel on short business assignments
How to Apply
https://rb.taleo.net/careersection/1/jobdetail.ftl?job=LAG002&lang=en

Vacancy: Strategic Account Partner
Division: Enterprise Solutions
Location: Lagos
Vacancy At: MTN
Employment Status: Permanent
Reporting To: Sales Manager
Closed On: 1/2/2014

Job Description:
Support the Sales Manager in developing sales plans by providing professional advice and input.
Exercise thoughts leadership within allocated accounts, demonstrating an understanding of the business strategies and communication dependencies of the customer, demonstrates the compelling value proposition of MTN Enterprise solutions.
Provide sales performance data to support management decision – making.
Develop a contact strategy, create and maintain an account development plan for each of the allocated accounts.
Ensure integrated channel management supported by appropriate systems such as the CRM; use knowledge management to increase the professionalism of account management.
Ensure full compliance with telecommunications license provisions, sector regulations and competition laws.
Use relevant metrics and measures to routinely monitor performance against targets and take appropriate actions to ensure targets are met and exceeded.
Full integration of quality management processes within all sales activities for the allocated corporate accounts, ensuring effective deployment on a day to day basis.
Maintain excellent partnership-relationships with customers, based on trust and an in-depth understanding of the customer’s business.
Build an in-depth knowledge of the customer’s operating environment, business drivers, ambitions, issues, problems and stumbling blocks so as to be able to develop and implement solutions to meet their strategic corporate needs.
Increase MTN market share by achieving set target through the sales of MTN Enterprise solution as well as development and maintenance of current accounts.
Assist customers in understanding the value proposition and differentiations of the MTN data products and services.
Carry full responsibility for the fulfillment of the sales process – from lead generation to bill delivery.
Handle all customer requests for service successfully, fault reports and billing queries.
Prepare weekly and monthly corporate sales status reports.
Prepare and present all sales and contractual documentation to the customer compliant to the MTN standards.
Escalate and troubleshoot customer queries and complaints.
Conduct research on potential customers and their disposable income on communication using the data mining system.
Perform continuous analysis of the relevant industry, to identify new prospects or opportunities for the corporate sales department.
Increase company revenue by daily prospecting for new clients and creating more business opportunities from existing clients.
Job Conditions:
Standard MTNN working conditions
May be required to work extended hours / weekends
Tool of Trade Vehicle will be required for the Job
A valid driver’s license
May be required to work extended hours /overtime/weekends
80% of Work is carried out on the field
National travel and a valid driver’s license.
Constantly on the road prospecting for new clients and selling more services to existing clients
Required Skills:
5 years’ work experience
3 years’ experience in consultative selling within a telecommunications company
Good business experience
Exposure to strategic planning
Qualification:
First degree in Business Administration, Commerce or any other related discipline
Apply At
http://careers.mtnonline.com/mtncareers/vacancies.asp?deptid=3&id=1991

Vacancy: PA to the S&D Executive
Division: Sales and Distribution
Location: Lagos
Vacancy At: MTN
Employment Status: Permanent
Reporting To: S&D Executive
Close On: 1/2/2014

Job Description:
Liaise with Finance Expenditure to ensure payments to third party suppliers in relation to expenses of the Exec’s office.
Proactively manage the assigned executive’s diary, and seamlessly plan his/her itinerary, schedule and meetings.
Act as the point of contact to the Executive, handling and distributing confidential mails, telephone calls, faxes, etc.
Develop and maintain an efficient documentation and filing (electronic and hard) process.
Manage sensitive matters and information regarding peculiar issues within the department.
Prepare meeting/conference logistics and host visitors on behalf of the Executive.
Co-ordinate and manage Executive calendars, travel arrangements and schedules, negotiating potential conflicts and determining feasible alternatives.
Perform a diversity of secretarial and administrative support activities including composing memos and correspondences, compiling reports, creation of spreadsheets and manipulation of spreadsheet data.
Cross-examine documents for Exec’s review to ensure quality control and compliance to MTNN policies.
Collate monthly activity reports from the different units within the assigned department for the Exec’s review.
Perform quality control checks on assigned Exec’s presentations, to ensure proper formatting and elimination of errors.
Respond to customer queries and requests on non-technical issues and escalate to the assigned manager / exec when necessary.
Process all requisitions for the assigned Exec’s office.
Job Conditions:
Normal MTNN working conditions May be required to work extended hours Open office plan
Required Skills:
A good first degree preferably in Secretarial Administration
4 years’ experience in an administrative capacity in a reputable company.
Experience in administrative support for a top management personnel of a reputable company, with local and international operations
Training:
Customer care/focus.
Effective communication skills.
Effective business writing skills.
Finance for non-finance persons.
Basic Accounting.
General Office administration and performance standards.
Microsoft Office suite
IFS Training
Department specific applications
Apply At
http://careers.mtnonline.com/mtncareers/vacancies.asp?deptid=9&id=1993

Vacancy: Sub Officer
Salary Scale: JSS2
Location: Lagos, Port Harcourt, Onne, Warri, Calabar
Vacancy At: Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA)
Cadre: Junior Category
Closed On: 10th February, 2014

The Nigerian Ports Authority is a government owned agency charged with the responsibility of Port Administration in the Under listed locations: Lagos, Port Harcourt, Onne, Warri, Calabar.

The Nigerian Ports Authority wishes to recruit suitably qualified candidates for the positions of: Sub Officer (Salary Scale JSS2) in order to ensure safety of our operations.

Responsibilities
Carries out Fire Fighting / Rescue / Prevention exercises.
Conduct drills / fire notices
Ability of driving articulated Fire Engine
Qualifications
OND in relevant discipline or IFE Level 3 Certificate in Fire Science, Operations, Fire Safety and Management.
Age: 20 - 30 years.
Method of Application
Qualified and interested candidates should send their applications with comprehensive CV stating email, contact address (not P.O. Box), mobile telephone numbers and qualification within six (6) weeks of this publication (10 Feb. 2014) to:

The General Manager Human Resources
Nigerian Ports Authority
26 / 28 Marina, Lagos
OR
Email to: info@nigerianports.org

Note: Only short-listed applicants would be invited for interview and be required to undergo written test, interview and medical examination.

West African Ventures, an operating company of the Sea Trucks Group, was established in 2000 and is a 100% Nigerian company and a leading indigenous provider of offshore engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation and vessel charter services.

With corporate headquarters in Lagos, marine support base & shipyard in Warri, dry-dock and fabrication facilities in Onne Oil & Gas Free Zone, WAV provides excellent offshore support services to the Nigerian Oil & Gas sector.

West African Ventures is recruiting to fill the position of:

ONSHORE
Senior Subsea Pipeline Engineer
Lead CAD Engineer
Marine Naval Architect
Engineering Manager
Deputy Contract's Manager
Field Engineer
Docking Superintendent
Assistant Technical Manager
Technical Superintendent
Discipline Engineer Pre-Commissioning/Project
Sr. Project Engineer
Project Engineer
Sr. Structural Engineer
Structural Engineer
OFFSHORE
Master / Captain - AHTS
Tension Machine Operators
Spacer
Pipeline Tower Operators
Pipeline Anchor Foremen
ETO - Electronic Technician
Chief Officer - AHTS
Chief Engineer - AHTS
Barge Foreman
Second Engineer - AHTS
Master Pipelay Barge
The application will close on 31st December, 2013

How to apply?
Candidate should visit at http://www.waventures.com/current-vacancies to apply online