Taafoo Nigeria Needs Graduate Online Marketing Associate

Taafoo.com - An online retail service that enables individuals to shop through our platform and for merchants to reach those individuals who visit our site. We originally began operations in 2009 as a messaging platform for connecting individuals with celebrities, and have evolved quickly to meet the needs of the Nigerian internet user.

We are looking for a suitably qualified individual to fill this position.

Job Title: Online Marketing Associate

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Work directly with the marketing team to grow online traffic and conversion using social media, search, online partnerships and affiliate marketing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow channels for reaching consumers for taafoo.com.
• Structure, negotiate and close opportunities that drive traffic to taafoo.
• Leverage social media & blogging as a marketing tool.
• Advice executives on competitive landscape and opportunities.
• Prepare written presentations, marketing & activity reports.
• Leverage free online resources to drive traffic to taafoo.
• Develop & manage online marketing campaigns on Google, Facebook & other Ad platforms.
• Optimize online marketing campaigns.

Requirements

• B.Sc Minimum in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration or related field.
• 1-3 yrs experience, preferably in retail.
• Marketing concepts & strategy.
• Internet usage patterns & trends.
• Must have Social Media, Search Engine & Online marketing experience.

Application Closing Date
6th December, 2013

How to Apply
To Apply, Cut & Paste your CV into an email and send to: Careers@taafoo.comwith the Subject "Online Marketing Associate"

Field Enumerators at International Fertilizer Development Centre (IFDC) Nigeria

IFDC is a non-profit public international organization addressing critical issues such as agricultural sustainability, international food security, the alleviation of global hunger and poverty, environmental protection and the promotion of economic development and self-sufficiency. It accomplishes this through the development and transfer of effective and environmentally sound crop nutrient technology and agribusiness expertise in developing and transitioning nations. IFDC's results-oriented projects cover specialties from agribusiness to engineering and technology development, from management information systems to crop nutrient management, policy reform and market development.

IFDC Nigeria facilitates agricultural projects throughout Nigeria, aiming to contribute to a sustainable increase of farmers’ income by facilitating Public Private Partnerships (PPPs). IFDC is recruiting qualified Field Enumerators for a GES Pilot project in the FCT.

Job Title: Field Enumerators

Location: Abuja

Job Description
Field Enumerators will carry out a survey in FCT by interviewing farmers and accurately recording their responses. Field Enumerators will be expected to travel throughout the FCT, communicate with local leaders and farmers about the purpose of the survey, organize and manage large crowds of people, ask questions and compile reports.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in a workshop to understand the objective of the project
• Carry out data collection / survey in FCT
• Probing for specific information from the farmers
• Proper and respectful management of discussions
• Ensure accurate recording of the outcome of each interview
• Ensure each questions in the survey instrument was understood and answered to the best ability of the interviewee
• Liaise with community heads, extension agents and other stakeholders
• Communicate daily with the field supervisor
• Operate a computer, smart phone handset or similar devices.
• Notify the field supervisor where bottlenecks occur
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Job Requirement

• Minimum of Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in any discipline
• Computer skills in Microsoft Word & Excel
• Willingness to travel over rough terrain and work in remote locations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both in English and the local language
• Knowledge of agricultural development is desired
• 1-2 years work experience in enumeration, surveys, or data-entry is preferred
• Experience operating a tablet computer or smart phone is preferred
• Good handwriting and ability to adhere to good documentation.
• Ability to understand the points being made, and ask appropriate questions
• Ability to gather information by careful observation
• Good time management and organization skills
• Availability, punctuality, participation and comportment during the programme
• Candidates should be young and vibrant
• Candidate should be available during the programme without being engaged in other activities.

Application Closing Date
27th November, 2013

Method of Application
Qualified applicants are invited to send an application consisting of a letter of introduction that outlines the applicant's educational background, relevant work experience, and major areas of professional interest, and an up-to-date CV to: ifdcnigeria@ifdc.org
Or submit a hardcopy; addressed to:

Country Representative, International Fertilizer Development Centre (IFDC)
No 6 Ogbagi Street, Off Oro Ago Street, Cadastral Zone II, Garki, Abuja.

All submissions must state which position the applicant is applying for in the subject of the email. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. No phone calls are accepted.

VACANCY IN OIL AND GAS COMPANY

We have been retained by a leader, within its niche in the oil and gas industry, at both the national and global levels. Our client, a company with strong reputation behind it and a bright future ahead of it, requires the services of highly skilled, self-motivated and dedicated professionals ready to work under their own initiative, putting in enormous effort and long hours, with tenacity to achieve results.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT OFFICER

REQUIREMENTS
Holding down a key Middle Management position, with full responsibility for creating a conducive work environment, the incumbent will be responsible for:
•    Manpower Planning and Development: PartiCipate in recruitment, inductionj orientation, confirmation, career management, promotion, .as well as competence and performance management
•    Employee Relations - Manage employee communication and involvement, disciplinary/ grievance procedure and disengagement process
•    Benefits and Compensation: Administer wages and salaries, incentive schemes management, pensions/ provident fund and statutory contributions
•    Learning and Development: Undertake training needs assessment, pre and post training evaluation, training implementation and developmental programme execution/ assessment

SPECIFICATIONS
•    Degree qualified in Social Sciences, Humanities or related field. MBA in HR will be an added advantage
•    At least 10 years' experience in Human Resources, 2 of which must be in a multinational environment
•    Experience in oil and gas industry would he an advantage
•    Hands-on experience in Manpower Planning and Development, Employee Relations, Benefits and Compensation Management as well as Learning and Development will enhance suitability of applicants
•    Must be a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria Our client offers competitive compensation and an exciting work environment.

MANAGING DIRECTOR

RESPONSIBILITIES
Holding down a critical Senior Management position, with full responsibility for P&L of the company in Nigeria, the incumbent will be responsible for:
•    Strategic Orientation: Defining and establishing overall Strategic Business Plan, including goals and objectives in the short, medium and long term.
•    Process and Operational Imperatives: Align company's process and operational models to contract agreement, whilst ensuring consistent and quality delivery on client expectations.
•    People Management and Organisational Development: Create effective teams and enabling environment that allows people employ their talents in achieving organisational objectives in a mutually beneficial relationship.
•    Customer Service and Financial Leadership: Partner internal and external customers to deliver world-class service and ensure consistent achievement of corporate financial Objectives, including budgets and regulatory/ statutory requirements.
•    Technology/Innovation: Employ cutting-edge technology and innovativeness to deliver niche leadership in the oil and gas industry in Nigeria.

SPECIFICATIONS
•    Degree qualified in Engineering, Business Management, Procurement or related field
•    Not less than 20 years' post graduate experience, with at least 7 years in a senior management role
•    Knowledge of business development, procurement, supply chain and contract management
•    Deep knowledge of financial forecasting and rnanaqement, auditing and financial reporting
•    Previous experience in the oil and gas industry, energy sector or transportation will be an advantage
•    Commercially astute and with proven P&L responsibility and track record of growing revenue, cost management, and delivery against KPls
•    Experience of process redesign and operations management.
•    Practical experience of sales, marketing, customer management and account management
•    Visible leadership skills within challenging performance environments
•    Superior communication and presentation skills
•    Excellent PC skills including MS Office, Internet e.t.c.

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates should apply within two weeks, providing full career and compensation details along with personal contact information, to this email: 213mds@gmail.com

DEADLINE: 3 December, 2013

RECRUITMENT AT RusselSmith Group

RusselSmith Group is a company created to to service the needs of the global Oil and Gas exploration and production industry utilizing Rope Access Technology as primary means of access.

RusselSmith Group is recruiting to fill the below position of:

Position: Accounts Officer

Job Reference Code: RS-FD-01
Location: Lagos

Summary of Functions
Responsible for receiving and matching invoices, account coding, preparation of disbursements and accounts payable related record keeping.

Experience Required
A university degree in accounting preferred, 1-2 years of related accounting experience.

Skills/Qualifications Required

• Good communication skills
• Ability to work well with people is essential.
• Strong quantitative skills such as statistics and data analysis skills
• Good reasoning skills; communication skills; multi-tasking skills and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and data analysis skills
• Exhibits initiative, responsibility and flexibility.
• Ability to maintain flexible attitude and approach towards assignments and successfully operate under guidelines.
• Must possess working knowledge of regulatory bodies relating to payroll, taxes and general business financial conditions.
• Must be proficient in MS Office software – Word, Excel.
• Must possess intermediate knowledge of financial systems and familiarity with accounting and spreadsheet applications is required.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Receives and processes vendor invoices and internal check requests; maintains open files for purchase orders, packing/receiving slips and matches to invoices. Verifies invoices for quantity, unit pricing, extensions and applicable discounts. Obtains approval from appropriate personnel for payment for miscellaneous invoices.
• Codes invoices with accounting account numbers according to distribution in the general ledger; determines dates for invoices to be paid; keys invoices into computerized accounts payable system. Maintains alphabetical open invoice file for unpaid invoices.
• On a weekly basis, reviews invoices scheduled for payment and a special check request with Chief Accountant, prints approved checks, prepares and routes for signature according to check signing authority.
• Attaches duplicate copy of checks to original invoices, stamps invoices “Paid” and files in permanent records.
• Prints, verifies and maintains accounts payable voucher reports, open/aging reports, disbursement reports, and journals.
• Receives and answers phone calls from vendors or other departments in regard to payment status of invoices.

Application Closing Date
26th Novemver, 2013

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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UNDP: NATIONAL PROJECT OFFICER – CAPACITY BUILDING NEEDED

NATIONAL PROJECT OFFICER – CAPACITY BUILDING

Location :	Lagos, NIGERIA
Application Deadline :	28-Nov-13
Type of Contract :	Service Contract
Post Level :	SB-5
Languages Required :	English
Duration of Initial Contract :	Initial duration of one year

Background

This position is with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Country Office in Nigeria (CONIG). Working under the overall guidance of UNODC Country Representative and under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator also in charge of Capacity Building, the incumbent will assist with operations and execution of the project’s capacity building component, in line with written guidelines and instructions developed by UNODC on project cycle management and project implementation.

Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent will carry out the following tasks:

• Implement the specified project activities in accordance with approved annual work plans jointly formulated with the beneficiaries.
• Provide advice and guidance to project stakeholders with respect to training in the areas of investigation, border controls, intelligence analysis, prosecution, human rights standards and other issues such as money laundering under the auction of the Project Coordinator in charge of Capacity Building, to meet the specific needs of beneficiary institutions.
• Identify other capacity building needs with beneficiaries, draft terms of reference and engage experts for project training workshops, meetings and study tours.
• Coordinate and liaise regularly on project activities and implementation with relevant units of UNODC Headquarters in Vienna, relevant international training centres, international law enforcement entities such as INTERPOL and the World Customs Organization, and designated Project Focal Points and other senior professionals of beneficiary institutions.
• Develop, maintain, and intensify contacts with international and local institutions and trainers on issues related to drug control and related crime.
• Identify appropriate institutions, training programs, workshops, conferences, and possible sites for study tours, exchange programmes, on-the-job training, and mentoring programmes in collaboration with beneficiary institutions.
• Prepare and deliver all necessary financial and operational revisions and reports.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Competencies Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to the enhancement of networking and coordination for effective drug control, capacity building and training; Knowledge of best practices/approaches for capacity building and training, knowledge of programme management cycle, including monitoring & evaluation tools and reporting on results, in particular as regards project impact and areas of improvement; Ability to identify and contribute to the solution of problems/issues; Shows pride in work and in achievements; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; Remains calm in stressful situations; Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Communication: Proven ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively with a range of audiences, including ability to prepare reports, make presentations in a variety of fora;  Able to conduct presentations by clearly formulating positions on issues, articulating options concisely, conveying maximum necessary information as well as making and defending recommendations; Possesses excellent drafting and communication skills with proven ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to match style and format to audience. Creativity: Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; Offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; Promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; Takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; Thinks “outside the box”; Takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; Is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches. Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client. Teamwork: Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; Works collaboratively with colleagues within and outside of UNODC to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; Is willing to learn from others; Places team agenda before personal agenda; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Planning & Organizing: Able to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor work while prioritizing competing demands; able to work on tight deadlines; Knowledge on how to develop clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; Monitors and adjusts plans and projects as necessary; Uses time efficiently.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree) in law, criminology, public or business administration, social sciences or related field including law enforcement, criminal justice and drug prevention, treatment and care.

Experience:

• A minimum of 8 years of progressive professional experience in the field of drug control, criminal justice, law enforcement or a related field especially in a capacity building, networking, training or coordination capacities;
• Knowledgeable in devising and administering capacity building programmes for institutions;
• In-depth knowledge of drug control, law enforcement or organized crime as they relate to Nigeria is required;
• Substantial experience in managing training programmes, and measuring their impact and the impact of various projects is also necessary;
• Substantial experience in results-based management, project monitoring, reporting and evaluation is required;
• Work experience in the United Nations System or European Union-funded projects would be an asset;
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages.

Languages:

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat;
• For the post advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required;
• Knowledge of other UN official languages is an asset.

The United Nations is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

CLOSING DATE: 28-Nov-13

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

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