Graduate Pharmaceutical marketers at Pharmabase Nigeria limited

Pharmabase Nigeria limited is a major player in the Nigerian Pharmaceutical sector with the vision of becoming a global entity.
Pharmabase enjoys dominance in the niche therapeutic areas like ANTI INFECTIVE, ANTI HYPERTENSIVE, ANTI-PSYCHOTICS, GASTROINTESTINAL and PAIN MANAGEMENT segments.

Do you have a flair for Pharmaceutical marketing

Do you have a bias for clinical detailing and presentation to Doctors, Pharmacists, Hospital practice nurses and other medical staff

Position: Pharmaceutical marketers

Job Description

• Face of the company for the customers
• Implementation of product promotion strategy
• Generate prescriptions in line with the business strategy
• Maintain and develop relationship with existing new customers through appropriate propositions and sales method
• Optimize quality of service, business growth and customer satisfaction

Qualifications

• Post NYSC graduates of Pharmacy. BSc. holders in Natural Sciences are eligible.
• Previous work experience not required
• Excellent communication skill
• Career driven, goal oriented, intelligent and confident presenter

Application Closing Date
23 October, 2012

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV to:

hrpharmabase@yahoo.com

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Human Resources Officer, Performance and Career Management at ECOWAS Commission

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is recruiting for Director of Human Resources

Job Title: Human Resources Officer, Performance and Career Management
Reference: ECW-COMM/REC/HRD-P/001/2012

Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Department: Administration and Finance
Directorate: Human Resources
Grade: P3
Annual Salary: USD 36,901 - USD 44,469
Supervisor: Principal Officer, Performance and Development
Duration: Permanent

Job Description
The ECOWAS Commission’s Human Resources (HR) Directorate is committed to developing and maintaining policies and succession systems which provide the organisation with the diversity, flexibility, and mobility necessary to respond to a changing global environment, while supporting greater decentralization of the Commission’s operations, promoting efficiency and effectiveness.

Being conscious of the fact that the organisation is operating in a rapidly changing global environment which brings a variety of challenges, and considering several factors including technological evolution, outsourcing and off shoring, the dramatically changing demographics of the labor markets, the Directorate emphasizes the importance of implementing best-practice human resources solutions that ensure we attract, develop, retain and reward the right people skilled enough to deliver on our mandate.

The incumbent will work on reviewing current policies, processes and practices related to Performance, Career Management and design of new frameworks within the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities
Partner with Human Resources Directorate’s Leadership and Operational teams to review current processes and provide technical advice in the areas of career management and succession planning;
Help explore and design frameworks/models, and support implementation of appropriate measures by applying modern methods, approaches, and tools in the areas of Performance and Career Management;
Lead and/or support multiple transformational activities in various lines of business from conception through implementation;
Design, prepare, deliver and conduct the needs assessment of current processes and practices related to Performance and Career Management

Ensure all Human Resources projects relating to Performance and Career Management use a consistent methodology, tools and templates; manage communications and change management activities targeted at all levels of audiences during implementation process
Facilitate and/or support key strategy decision meetings, focus-group discussions etc. as and when required

Qualifications/Experience/Skills
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Social Sciences, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organization Psychology, Psychology, Sociology, Economics, Development Economics, International Relations, Human Resource Management, etc.
Minimum of five years relevant experience in similar roles within international organizations
In-depth broad-based knowledge of and extensive experience in all major facets of HR management, trends, and practices in diverse organizations
Candidates should not be 50 years old or over at the point of recruitment and must be a citizen of one of the ECOWAS member states.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in any of the official ECOWAS languages – English, French and Portuguese. A good working knowledge of a second official language would be an advantage

Competencies:
Building Strategic Partnerships
Identifying and building partnerships
Displays initiative, sets challenging outputs for him/herself and willingly accepts new work assignments
Takes responsibility for achieving agreed outputs within set deadlines and strives until successful outputs are achieved
Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing
Developing tools and mechanisms
Identifies new approaches and strategies that promote the use of tools and mechanisms
Develops and/or participates in the development of tools and mechanisms, including identifying new approaches to promote individual and organizational learning and knowledge sharing using formal and informal methodologies

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise
In-depth knowledge of the subject-matter
Understands more advanced aspects of primary area of specialization as well as the fundamental concepts of related disciplines (HR management)
Serves as internal consultant in the area of expertise and shares knowledge with staff
Continues to seeks new and improved methods and systems for accomplishing the work of the unit
Keeps abreast of new developments in area of professional discipline and job knowledge and seeks to develop him/herself professionally
Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of information technology and applies it in work
Promoting Organizational Change and Development
Assisting the individuals to cope with change
Develops communications and programmes to assist Departments and Directorates in their adaptation to changing environment

Client Orientation
Demonstrates understanding of client's perspective
Keeps the client informed of problems or delays in the provision of services
Uses discretion and flexibility in interpreting rules in order to meet client needs and achieve organizational goals more effectively
Solicits feedback on service provision and quality
Promoting Accountability and Results-Based Management

Application Closing Date
31st October 2012

Method of Application
Interested and Qualified Candidates Should
Click Here To Apply Online

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Teaching and Non-Teaching Vacancies at Federal School of Surveying, Oyo (12 Positions)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions at the Federal School of Surveying, Oyo.

1.) Teaching Staff 

• Lecturer I (Surveying and Geo-informatics) - CONPOCASS 05
• Lecturer III (Surveying & Geo-informatics) - CONPOCASS 02
• Lecturer III (Cartography) - CONPOCASS 02
• Lecturer III (GIS) - CONPOCASS 02
• Higher Instructor (Surveying and Geo-informatics) - CONPOCASS 01
• Higher Instructor (Geo-informatics) - CONPOCASS 01
• Higher Instructor (Computer) - CONPOCASS 01
• Higher Technical Instructor (Cartography) - CONPOCASS 01
• Senior Librarian - CONPOCASS 03
• Librarian II - CONPOCASS 01
• System Manager - CONPOCASS 01

2.) Non-Teaching Staff

• Chief Security Officer - CONTEDISS 07

Qualifications and Experience

i. Lecturer I (Surveying and Geoinformatics)

• Must have Doctorate Degree in Surveying and Geoinformatics, plus minimum of three (3) years of teaching/research experience. OR
• Holder of Masters Degree in Surveying and Geoinformatics with at least five (5) years teaching/research in Institution of higher learning/industrial experience and contribution to scholarly publication will be an advantage.
• All candidates are expected to have NYSC discharge or exception certificate and must be computer literate.

ii. Lecturer III (Surveying & Geoinformatics)

• Must have Masters Degree in Surveying and Geoinformatics OR
• A good honours degree OR professional Diploma (Post HND) or equivalent recognized professional qualification in relevant field with at least three (3) years relevant experience plus evidence of post secondary teaching experience.
• Candidates must be computer literate and have NYSC discharge

iii. Lecturer III (Cartography)

• Must have Masters Degree in Cartography with NYSC or exemption certiticate plus evidence of post secondary teaching qualification OR
• A good honours degree or equivalent professional qualification in relevant field with at least three (3) years relevant experience plus evidence of post secondary teaching experience.
• Evidence of computer literacy is required.

iv. Lecturer III (GIS)

• Must have Masters Degree in Geographic Information System with NYSC certificate plus evidence of post secondary teaching qualification OR
• A good honours degree in GIS or equivalent recognized professional qualification in relevant field with at least three (3) years cognate experience plus evidence of post secondary teaching experience.
• Evidence of computer literacy is required.

v. Higher Instructor (GIS)

• Must have HND in GIS or equivalent qualification from recognized institution plus NYSC discharge certificate or letter of exemption.
• Evidence of computer literacy is required.

vi. Higher Instructor (Surveying and Geoinformatics)

• Must have HND in Surveying and Geoinformatics from recognized institution with NYSC discharge certificate or letter of exemption.
• Evidence of computer literacy is required

vii. Higher Instructor (Computer)
Must have HND in Computer Science from recognized institution with NYSC discharge certificate or letter of exemption.


viii. Higher Technical instructor (Cartography)

• Must have HND or equivalent qualification in Cartography form recognized institution With NYSC discharge certificate or letter of exemption.
• Evidence of computer literacy is required.

ix. Senior Librarian

• Must possess Masters Degree in Library Science (MLS) with three (3) years cognate experience plus NYSC discharge or- exemption certificate OR
• Holders of B.L.S, with six (6) years cognate or approved University degree with postgraduate qualification in Library Studies plus five (5) years experience.
• Evidence of computer literacy is required.

x. Librarian II

• Candidate must possess first degree in Librarianship or equivalent qualification with NYSC certificate or letter of exemption.
• Evidence of computer literacy is required

xi. System Manager
Candidate must possess HND from recognized Polytechnic with three (3) years working experience in a Virtual Library plus NYSC discharge certificate or letter of exemption.

2.) Chief Security Officer

• Applicant for the post of Chief Security Officer must possess a good first degree from a recognized University plus professional certificate and experience in any security organization of Police, Armed forces or State Security Service not below the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police with at least five (5) years working-experience .
• Applicants should not be more than fifty (50) years of age.

Conditions of Service
As contained in the approved conditions of service similar to Federal Polytechnic System.

Application Closing Date
25th November, 2012

Method of Application
Candidates are required to submit fifteen (15) typewritten copies each of their Curriculum Vitae, Credentials and other relevant document in the following format:

(i) Full Names with Surname in Capitals
(ii) Post Desired and Department
(iii) Date ofBirth, Town and State of Origin
(iv) Nationality
(v) Current Postal Address
(vi) Permanent Home Address (with GSM Number)
(vii) Marital Status
(viii) Name and Ages of Children
(ix) Educational Institutions Attended with Dates
(x) Academic Qualifications with Dates
(xi) Working Experience with Dates
(xii) Publication (if any)
(xiii) Present Employment, Status Salary and Employer
(xr) Extra Curricular Activities
(xv) Names and addresses of 3 referees (two of whom must be authorities from the candidate's area) who should forward reports directly to the Registrar, Federal School of Surveying, Oyo
All applications should be addressed to:

The Registrar, Federal School of Surveying,
P.M.B 1024 Oyo,
Oyo State, Nigeria

The sealed envelope containing the applications should be marked EMPLOYMENT(with the post and department) at the top left hand corner 

NB Applicants from the following Geo-Political Zones of the Country are encouraged to react to this advertisement in line with Federal Character Principle. The geo-political zones are South-East, South-South, North-Central, North-East and North-West.

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Job Vacancies at GTI Consult Limited (8 Positions)

Our Clients, a confectionary company with offices across Nigeria and a construction company based in Lagos, urgently requires the services of experienced and resourceful professionals to fill the following existing vacancies;


1.) Accountants (x3)
Location: Lagos, Port Harcourt, Kaduna

Qualifications/Competence

• The ideal candidate should possess a first degree (B.Sc/H.N.D) in Accounting or other related discipline and should be a member of the ICAN or other Accounting professional bodies.
• He/She must have a minimum of 5 and 10 years post qualification experience respectively.

2.) Human Resource Officer
Location: Port- Harcourt

Qualifications/Competence

• The ideal candidate should posses a first degree in the humanities or law with a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience.
• Membership of a professional body such as the CIPM is an added advantage.

3.) Ground Manager (x2 )
Location: Port- Harcourt

Qualifications/Competence

• The ideal candidates should posses a first degree in business Administration, Economics or other related discipline
• Should have at least 5 years post qualification experience.

4.) Marketing Manager
Location: Lagos

Qualifications/Competence

• The ideal candidate should posses a first degree in Business Administration, Economics or any other relevant discipline with at least 5 years on the job experience.
• The role is focused mainly on new businesses and is suited for people who can exploit their exceptional skills to create effective and successful results.

5.) Draughtsman
Location: Lagos

Qualifications/Competence

• In the case of an experienced draughtsman, proficiency in the use of Auto CAD and other relevant packages will be an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
30 October, 2012

Method of Application
Interested candidates should forward their application letters and curriculum vitae to: careers@gti.com.ng

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Ops Control & Support Team Leader at Standard Chartered Bank

Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria - We attract talented individuals. Not only can they give you the benefit of their experience, they also reveal a closer, more personal look at the wide range of global opportunities we offer. We strive to make Standard Chartered a great place to work by creating an engaging, inclusive and safe environment that rewards success and encourages employees to take control of their personal development. At the core of the Group's people strategy is our focus on employee engagement. Engagement is a key driver of productivity and performance, which creates the foundation of our performance culture. We encourage and focus on the behaviours that bring out the very best from every employee, assessing their performance not just on results but on how those results were achieved. To further embed these behaviours we have a remuneration programme in place, carefully designed to incentivise our employees to live our values every day.

We are recruiting to fill the post of :

Job Title:  Ops Control & Support Team Leader
Job ID: 354766

Job Description
Supervise Mandate room/custodians to ensure customer mandates are kept in a secure, clean and organized environment
Supervise and manage document retrieval process efficiently in line with established standards.
To supervise CDD Quality assurance performed on all DSR, PAYROLL and RM account opening packages
To supervise and ensure periodic review is carried out on CDD due accounts.
Services and well-controlled operations are provided to both internal and external customers in the areas of customer a/c maintenance, documentation and mandate management.
Ensure the branch/Accts Services process is smooth and efficient
Ensure adequate CDD and AML measures are deployed in line with the Group and Regulatory requirements
To ensure workflow is reviewed periodically to improve efficiency and control.
To provide guidance to operational staff in the form of up-to-date procedures/user guides.

Key Roles & Responsibilities
Supervise Mandate room/custodians to ensure customer mandates are kept in a secure, clean and organized environment
Supervise and manage document retrieval process efficiently in line with established standards.

To supervise CDD Quality assurance performed on all DSR, PAYROLL and RM account opening packages
To supervise and ensure periodic review is carried out on CDD due accounts.
Services and well-controlled operations are provided to both internal and external customers in the areas of customer a/c maintenance, documentation and mandate management.
Ensure the branch/Accts Services process is smooth and efficient
Ensure adequate CDD and AML measures are deployed in line with the Group and Regulatory requirements
To ensure workflow is reviewed periodically to improve efficiency and control.
To provide guidance to operational staff in the form of up-to-date procedures/user guides.
Supervise Mandate room/custodians to ensure customer mandates are kept in a secure, clean and organized environment
Supervise and manage document retrieval process efficiently in line with established standards.
To supervise CDD Quality assurance performed on all DSR, PAYROLL and RM account opening packages
To supervise and ensure periodic review is carried out on CDD due accounts.
Services and well-controlled operations are provided to both internal and external customers in the areas of customer a/c maintenance, documentation and mandate management.
Ensure the branch/Accts Services process is smooth and efficient
Ensure adequate CDD and AML measures are deployed in line with the Group and Regulatory requirements
To ensure workflow is reviewed periodically to improve efficiency and control.
To provide guidance to operational staff in the form of up-to-date procedures/user guides.
Supervise Mandate room/custodians to ensure customer mandates are kept in a secure, clean and organized environment
Supervise and manage document retrieval process efficiently in line with established standards.
To supervise CDD Quality assurance performed on all DSR, PAYROLL and RM account opening packages
To supervise and ensure periodic review is carried out on CDD due accounts.
Services and well-controlled operations are provided to both internal and external customers in the areas of customer a/c maintenance, documentation and mandate management.
Ensure the branch/Accts Services process is smooth and efficient
Ensure adequate CDD and AML measures are deployed in line with the Group and Regulatory requirements
To ensure workflow is reviewed periodically to improve efficiency and control.
To provide guidance to operational staff in the form of up-to-date procedures/user guides.
Supervise Mandate room/custodians to ensure customer mandates are kept in a secure, clean and organized environment
Supervise and manage document retrieval process efficiently in line with established standards.
To supervise CDD Quality assurance performed on all DSR, PAYROLL and RM account opening packages
To supervise and ensure periodic review is carried out on CDD due accounts.
Services and well-controlled operations are provided to both internal and external customers in the areas of customer a/c maintenance, documentation and mandate management.
Ensure the branch/Accts Services process is smooth and efficient
Ensure adequate CDD and AML measures are deployed in line with the Group and Regulatory requirements
To ensure workflow is reviewed periodically to improve efficiency and control.
To provide guidance to operational staff in the form of up-to-date procedures/user guides.

Qualifications & Skills
University degree and 4 years experience in relevant field.
A broad and in-depth knowledge of banking practices with relevant working experience in account opening unit.
A good working knowledge of risk management.
Customer-oriented.
Good inter-personal and management skills.
Ability to manage the operation of computer systems -eBBS.
Skilled in microsoft office.
Good organization skills.

Application Closing Date
22nd October, 2012

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: When the page opens, at the Location dropdown, select Nigeria - SCB and click Search, then click Ops Control & Support Team Leader

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Postdoctoral Fellow (Agronomy, Crop Physiology) at IITA

IITA is an international non-profit research-for-development (R4D) organization created in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported primarily by the Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our R4D is anchored on the development needs of sub-Saharan Africa. We develop agricultural solutions with our partners to tackle hunger and poverty by reducing producer and consumer risks, enhancing crop quality and productivity, and generating wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title : Post-doctoral Fellow (Agronomy, Crop Physiology)

Job Description:
The Post-doctoral Fellow (Agronomy, Crop Physiology or related field) will be involved in legume and maize agronomy with emphasis on developing appropriate agronomic practices to increase and sustain productivity for targeted environments and cropping systems. More specifically, he/she will:
Screen and identify legume and maize genotypes with end-user preferred traits for targeted environments and cropping systems;
Develop and facilitate the dissemination of natural resource management technologies that increase productivity in a sustainable manner;
Integrate appropriate legume and maize varieties into predominate cropping systems and adapt to farmer circumstances using participatory approaches;
Generate knowledge to facilitate the effective management of ecosystems, social systems, and commodity chains;
Increase research efficiency and effectiveness by enhancing the capacity of national programs to generate and promote improved technologies;
Publish findings from research results in peer-reviewed journals and disseminate through participation in international conferences and meetings 

Qualification & Experience:   
The candidate must have a Ph.D in Agronomy, Crop Physiology or related field.
Knowledge and skill in crop production, management and cropping systems;
Knowledge in soil plant relationships;
Demonstrated ability to write and publish journal articles;
Ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary and multi-cultural environment;
Excellent spoken and written English. Working knowledge with Portuguese would be an advantage;
Working knowledge of Sub-Saharan Africa, especially Southern Africa.
Application Closing Date
31st October 2012

Method of Applications
Interested candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Applications should include curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three referees and should  be addressed to the Human Resources Manager. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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PRINTING PRESS VACANCIES

Our client, an international standard printing press based in Abuja requires for immediate employment the services of an Editor.
JOB TITLE: EDITOR
REQUIREMENTS
Candidate must have a degree in English or Mass Communication from any accredited Higher Institution.
Candidate must have about 2 to 3 years relevant working experience.
Candidate must have very sound command of English language
Candidate must be very smart and proactive.
Only Abuja based candidates should apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited.
TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs via email indicating position applied for to: editor.marketingjobs@gmail.com
DUE DATE: October 31, 2012.

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JOB VACANCIES @ REDWOOD CONSULTING

Redwood Consulting seeks applications for the aforementioned positions on behalf of a fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) global corporation that has recently entered the West African market.
Our Client leads the world in essentials for better life with well-known global family and personal care brands that are sold in more than 150 countries with nearly 56,000 employees worldwide. High calibre talents are required at middle management level to be nurtured for future senior level positions and fast track career progression, as the company establishes a strong foot print in Sub-Saharan Africa. The work environment is designed to foster personal and professional growth, reflecting a sense of community that nurtures innovation.
Redwood Consulting seeks to recruit the following key Middle management positions in the Nigeria and the West Africa regional offices:
CUSTOMER MANAGERS
Customer Manager – Anglophone West Africa (Ref: CMAWA)
Customer Manager – Francophone West Africa (Ref: CMFWA)
To develop and implement customer and/or distributor business plans that will deliver budgeted turnover, profit, growth, share and innovation targets by category and /or brand within the region.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and implement a customer and /or distributor business plan that is aligned to the customer’s and/or distributors needs, Region business & West Africa objectives, marketing and category plans and will deliver budgeted growth targets by category.
Manages the Promotional Material development for assigned brands to ensure timely placement of orders and receipts from Suppliers, proper storage and deployment.
Re-define geographic territories as required and seek channel innovation.
Implement, monitor and evaluate agreed POP (pricing, promotions, ranging, and merchandising) plans.
Input and co-ordination of periodic demand forecast including liaison with logistics, planning, debtors and field sales /distributors
Follows through the implementations of packaging innovation and new product introduction.
JOB DIMENSIONS:
Achieve the following business targets:
Achieve Volume, Net Sales and Share targets by category and by customer.
Achieve POP targets by customer for existing and new SKU’s
Achieve personal development & teams development targets (where appropriate)
Achieve supply chain KPI’s (forecast accuracy, case fill, order fill etc.)
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s Degree with at least 5 years selling and/or marketing experience, 2 years must have involved senior management level interaction in the FMCG market.
Ability to communicate in French language will be required for the Francophone Region
MARKETING ACTIVATION MANAGER (REF MAM)
Accountable for developing, managing and sustaining profitable brand growth.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Developing and implementing annual marketing/brand activation plans
Implementing the Integrated Marketing Plan (IMP) and new product introduction (NPI) activities
Manages the research process and ensures shopper insights, channel and POP strategies and plans
Develops internal and external category reviews, analyses category data, highlights opportunities and recommends courses of action
Manages interactions with agencies and assists with evaluation. 
JOB DIMENSIONS:
Strategy and plan implementation
Innovation & POP targets by channel & customer
Group brand activation volume, NSV, profit targets and A & P budget adherence
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelors Degree, minimum 5 years job experience, including excellent understanding of or experience in Marketing & Category management.
FREIGHT MANAGER (Ref: FO)
To provide timeous, efficient and accurate shipping coordination andadministration support to the regional unit.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinate all shipping – This to include:
Coordinating Inspections & Import/Export documentation
Assist in analyzing periodic ad-hoc statistical data and project reports including the compilation of annual forecasts and budgets.
Update system when codes are Rolled Over and keep abreast of new products.
Expected Time of Departure and Arrival (ETD and ETA)
Manage the order flow and coordinate the issuing of Performa invoices (in conjunction with the Export Customer Care Consultant)
JOB DIMENSIONS:
Coordination with Distributors and Licensees to support sales objectives.
Effective liaison with internal and external customers.
Timeous shipping of orders.
Minimize shipping costs.
Maximize stock availability.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Knowledge of SAP an advantage
Knowledge of French an advantage
Knowledge of the export environment
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
TO APPLY
All resumes should be submitted to consult@redwood-consulting.com
OR
Redwood Consulting Ltd, Suite 23, Block A, 2nd Floor, Alausa Shopping Mall, Awolowo Way, Alausa-Ikeja Lagos.
Please indicate the relevant references on applications.
For more details visit: http://redwood-consulting.com/academy/vacancies.php

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