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Join us and you’ll find yourself in a flexible, creative environment that fosters the groundbreaking intellectual property and patents that make GE a global leader. Here you’ll have the opportunity to take control of your career within the engineering and business worlds, surrounded by diverse, credentialed talent who work together to make a real difference. If you’re a passionate, sound decision maker who thrives on the pursuit of perfection, then join GE in creating the next generation of oil and gas innovations and technologies that will impact the globe for generations to come.


POSTED POSITION TITLE: EXECUTIVE: BUSINESS OPERATIONS WEST AFRICA

LOCATION: Lagos, Nigeria
JOB NUMBER: 1611743

ROLE SUMMARY/PURPOSE:
As Operations Leader for West Africa, the successful candidate manages all operational components for O&G in the West Africa region. The role involves detailed work both between P&Ls, functions, customers, and other external agencies. This is a critical leadership role in the business and will offer significant ability to grow our business locally in Nigeria and regionally in a challenging environment.


ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Establishing the vision and strategic plan for business development of O&G in West Africa with a focus on solid profitable growth and to maximize orders, sales, CM, OM and cash.
Leading a multi-functional organization which includes services, shop operations, and project management.
Develop an excellent working relationship and build trust between regional and global functions, external agencies, and customers.
Ensuring full compliance with Spirit & Letter integrity, quality systems and regulatory requirements.
Attracting and retaining key talent and creating an environment to foster employee engagement, diversity, professional development, and high levels of employee satisfaction.
Champion the development of local talent and commitment for localization of the workforce. copied from: nigerianbestforum.com-
Ensuring customer focus by communicating and building rapport with customers as required and ensuring the “voice of the customer” is driven into the organization.
Drive operating mechanisms to ensure behavior consistent with integrity, quality systems, and EHS requirements.
Developing, executing, and motivating others on strategies, tactics, measurements, and operating mechanisms to deliver business results.
Act as key local stakeholder for P&E investments and projects. Ensure customer and business alignment for NPI projects and overall GE capacity development.


QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
Minimum 10 years of experience in leadership roles with direct reports
Fluency in English
Global experience working abroad for a multinational organization in a leadership role
At least 5 years of leadership experience and proven track record of management and compliance leadership


ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS:
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:
Lean/Six Sigma Certification
Experience working in multiple countries
Understanding of GE’s and customer’s financial drivers / needs
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic plans.
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Strong analytical and process skills
Strong project management skills
Ability to work effectively within a matrix environment
Experience in product marketing, product development or related field
Leadership skills to lead teams and shape/lead growth vision and strategy
Team oriented – ability to motivate and work well with diverse, cross-functional teams
Proven ability to work globally.
Proven ability to influence and negotiate internally, with customers and external partners
Ability to make decisions with speed and accuracy in response to unexpected circumstances and when facing ambiguous situations.
Demonstrated ability to effectively deal with stressful situations and problem solve during customer conversations and escalations.
Demonstrated clear thinking skills as evidenced by the ability to sift through complex information and focus on the critical priorities and translate strategy into business objectives with clear accountability


JOB SEGMENTS:
Engineer, Law, Lean Six Sigma, Operations Manager, Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Legal, Management, Operations, Healthcare

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MTN Nigeria Recruits Event & Sponsorship Specicalist

MTN Nigeria - The leader in telecommunications in Nigeria, and a part of a diverse community in Africa and the Middle East, our brand is instantly recognisable. It is through our compelling brand that we are able to attract the right talents who we carefully nurture by continuously improving our employment offerings even beyond reward and recognition.

MTN Nigeria is recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Event & Sponsorship Specicalist
Department: Marketing and Strategy
Reporting To: Sponsorships & Events Manager

Location: Lagos

Job Description
Articulate knowledge of property issues, administration and problems.
Liaise with Sales and Distribution, Billings, Corporate Affairs  and Network Group especially for launch events and special events.
Liaise with Finance to have an understanding of Finance functions and Financial issues and process.
Develop work plan in alignment with strategy.
Ensure that projects are delivered on budget and on time.
Manage relationship with Finance to ensure that funds are available for projects in line with the budget.
Monitor and evaluate sponsorship, event and direct marketing agencies and campaigns.
Manage company expectations and standards for property owners and list owners.
Incorporate trade channels in all sponsorships.

Involve Corporate Affairs in sponsorships, giving enough time for activation.
Job Conditions
Normal MTN working conditions. Willing to travel a lot and travel at short notice.

Requirements
Bachelors degree in a business related or social science discipline.
At least 4 years work experience.
At least 2 years experience in sponsorships and events.
Marketing Experience, either on the client’s side or the agency side.
Application Closing Date
7th January, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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MTN Nigeria Recruits Supplier Relationship Management Officer

MTN Nigeria - The leader in telecommunications in Nigeria, and a part of a diverse community in Africa and the Middle East, our brand is instantly recognisable. It is through our compelling brand that we are able to attract the right talents who we carefully nurture by continuously improving our employment offerings even beyond reward and recognition.

MTN Nigeria is recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Supplier Relationship Management Officer
Department: Finance
Reporting To: Senior SRM Officer

Location: Lagos

Job Description
Assist in supplier selection and retention activities in line with best practices
Support adherence to the concept of value for money
Suggest improvement to processes based on observation
Carry out due diligence verification process for suppliers as a pre-requisite for supplier registration.
Provide input into the supplier rating system, gather data for supplier rating and implement rating mechanism.
Conduct audit/inspection on quality of goods/services supplied by MTNN suppliers and document defects, poor quality etc. as part of input for supplier performance management

Carry out blacklisting and/or grey listing of suppliers on the supplier database.
Update and maintain MTNN Approved Supplier List as required and provide updates to the supplier performance evaluation and audit process based on operational experience.
Conduct supplier quality audit in line with ISO 9001:2008 and/or approved MTNN quality management system and SLA/contracts.
Monitor compliance to quality agreements by major suppliers and investigate supplier non-conformance and non-performance issues reported by user departments.
Prepare audit and verification reports.
Analyse internal procurement audit processes, identify issues and gaps and make recommendations for improvement.
Organise supplier forum and interactive sessions to improve relationship with suppliers.
Conduct market intelligence and surveys and verify information on Group and Opco price.
Execute all activities in compliance with MTNN quality assurance requirements.
Job Conditions
Normal MTNN working conditions. May be required to work extended hours. Open Plan Office. Unsociable hours especially during peak periods.

Requirements
A good first degree in any numerate discipline
4 years post qualification experience in a well-structured organisation
Experience in quality management systems – Quality Audit Techniques & tools (QMS Auditor/Lead Auditor training/certification or any other qualification in quality management will be an added advantage).
Experience in Business report writing
Application Closing Date
7th January, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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CA Global Power and Energy Vacancies

SALES MANAGER (ENERGY EFFICIENCY / ELECTRICAL) – NIGERIA

REFERENCE: MS106332
SALARY: market related

START: January 2013 / February 2013
CA Global Power and Energy (Africa Careers) is currently sourcing on behalf of their client for a Sales Manager (Energy efficiency / electrical) – Nigeria


OVERVIEW:Responsible for the Management and direction of all sales activities in Nigeria, as well as driving the expansion process into the rest of West Africa forward


Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Ensure that targets for sales growth are reached and exceeded.
Establish sales goals to ensure market share and profitability of products and/or services;
Develop and execute sales plans and programs, both short and long term, to ensure the profit growth and expansion of company products and/or services;
Analyse competitor activity and monitor financial, technological, and demographic factors so that market opportunities may be capitalized;
Prepare periodic sales activity and strategy reports for senior management.


REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications and Skills:
Electrical Engineering degree (Master’s degree an advantage)
Minimum 7 years managerial experience in the electrical industry with the Ability to operate independently, with no or little supervision
Must have an electrical engineering background
Excellent reporting, communication and financial acumen
Must have a valid driver’s licence


CONTRACTUAL INFORMATION:
Permanent position
Up to 80% regional travel required
Nigerian citizens only

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Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital - Uselu Job Recruitments (14 Positions)

 Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Uselu, Benin City: invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the underlisted vacant positions:

1.) Consultant Psychiatrist

Qualification
Candidates must possess a degree in Medicine (MB.BS) from a recognized institution, registrable with the Medical and Dental
Council of Nigeria. They must have their current practicing licence. The candidates must also be Fellows of either the West
African College of Physicians in Psychiatry or the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria in Psychiatry.
Remuneration
CONMESSO5 (i.e. N2,786,226.00, N3,450,355.00)

2.) Registrar

Qualification
Candidates must possess a degree in Medicine )MB.BS) from a recognized institution, registrable with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.
They must have current practicing licence, and must have also successfully completed the NYSC or obtained a certificate of exemption from NYSC.
They must have passed the Primary of the Fellowship Examination of either the West African College of Physicians in Psychiatry or the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria in Psychiatry.
Remuneration
CONMESS 02 (ie N 1,562,586.00 N 1,945,894.00)

3.) Chief Accountant

Qualification
Candidates must possess a degree in Accountancy from a recognized institution.
Must have passed the Final examination of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), plus at least five 5) years post qualification cognate experience in a health institution,
Remuneration
CONHESS 1 2 (i.e. N 2,204,225,00 N 2,786,017.00)

4.) Assistant Chief Administrative Officer

Qualification
Candidates must possess a degree in the Humanities or the Social Sciences from a recognized institution.
Must have at least five (5) years post qualification cognate experience in a health institution.
Most he at least an Associate member of the Institute nf Health Service Administrators of Nigeria.
Remuneration
CONHESS 11 (i.e. N 1,856,357.00 N 2,273,837.00)

5.) Administrative Officer GD. II

Qualification
Candidates must possess a degree in the Humanities or the Social Sciences from a recognized institution.
Must have successfully completed the NYSC or obtained a certificate of exemption from NYSC.
Remuneration
CONHESS07(i.e N959,919.00 N 1,416,210.00)

6.) Accountant GD II

Qualification
Candidates must possess a degree in Accountancy from a recognized institution. Must also show evidence of successfully completion of NYSC or exemption from NYSC.
Remuneration
CONHES5 07 (i.e. N 959,919.00 N 1.416,210.00)

7.) Confidential Secretary GD. I

Qualification
Candidates must possess Senior Secondary Certificate (SSC) or General Certificate Examination GCE( plus RSA or Civil Service Training School Certificate in Shorthand and Typewriting at 120 and 60 wards per minute respectively, plus at least three years post cognate experience; 08 Higher National Diploma (HND( in Secretarial Studies, including a pass at 120 and 60 words per minute in Shorthand and Typewriting, respectively, from a recognized institution, with at least three 131 years pest qualification cognate experience.
Remuneration
CONHESSO7)i,e. N959,919.00 N 1,416,210,00)

8.) Statistician GD II

Qualification
Candidates must possess a degree in Statistics as a special subject from a recognized university; OR a degree in Social Science or Mathematics without Statistics plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics; OR a pass in the Final Examination of the Institute of Statisticians.
Candidates must have successfully completed the NYSC or obtained a certificate of exemption from NYSC.
Remuneration
CONHESS 07 (ie. N 959,919.00 N 1,416,210.00)

9.) Medical Laboratory Scientist GD. I

Qualification
Candidates must possess a degree in Medical Laboratory Science from a recognized institution, registrable with the Institute of Medical Laboratory Technology of Nigeria.
They must have current practicing licence and must have also successfully completed the NYSC or obtained a certificate of exemption from NYSC.
Remuneration
CONHESS 08 (i.e. N 1,113,650.00 N 1,650,392.00)

10.) Programme Analyst GD. II

Qualification
Candidates must possess a degree in Computer Science, or Statistics with Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science, from a recognized university.
Must have successfully completed the NYSC or obtained a certificate of exemption from NYSC.
Remuneration
CONHESS 07 (i.e. N 959,919.00 N 1,416,210.001

11.) Fire Officer GD. II

Qualification
Candidates must possess first degree in Building, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from a recognized university, and must have passed the Prescribed Competitive Examination and the appropriate medical fitness test.
Candidates must have successfully completed the NYSC or obtained a certificate of exemption from NYSC.
Remuneration
CONHESS 07 (i.e. N 959,919.00 N 1,416,210.00)

12.) Nursing Officer GD. II

Qualification
Candidates must possess a recognized B.Sc. lNursing) or Bachelor of Nursing Science (B.N.Sc.) plus Registered Psychiatric Nurse IRPNI certificate.
Must be duly registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), with current practicing licence. Candidates must show evidence of successful completion of NYSC ar exemption from NYSC.
Remuneration
CONHESS 07 (i.e. N 859,819.00 N 1,416,210.00)

13.) Staff Nurse

Qualification
Candidates must possess NRN and RPN certificates and must be duly registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria )NMCNI, with current practicing licence.
Remuneration
CONHESS 07 (ie. N 959,919.00 N 1,416,210.00)

14.) Clinical Psychologist GD. I

Qualification
Candidates must possess a degree in Psychology from a recognized unicersity and a Masters in Clinical Psychology. Must have current practicing licence.
Must show evidence of successful cumpletion of NYSC or exentptian front NYSC.
Remuneration
CONHESS 08 (i.e. N 1,113,650.00 N 1,650,392.00)

Application Closing Date
24th January, 2013

Method of Application
Applicants are to submit fifteen (15) copies of their applications with detailed curriculum vitae and photocopies of relevant credentials in an envelope marked "Application for Employment" to:

The Medical Director
Psychiatric Hospital, Uselu,
P.M.B. 1108,
Benin City.

Note: Applicants should request three (3) Referees of their choice to write references on their behalf to the Medical Director. Only applications of those shortlisted for interview will be acknowledged

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Blue Ocean Strategy Limited Job Recruitments (5 Positions)

Blue Ocean Strategy Limited  - We are a management consulting company with offices in Nigeria and the United Kingdom.Our consulting approach is based on the BlueOcean Strategy (BOS) of innovation. We use BOS principles to help organizations reconstruct market boundaries, unleash new demands and make competition irrelevant. 

Our client is a fast growing company that has interests in real estate development, residential and commercial real estate renovations, production importation and sale of building materials The company is based in Lagos. 

As a result of expansion, the company has the following vacancies that need to be filled immediately:

1.) Site Supervisor

Qualification 

• Aged not more than 35years, candidates for this position
• must have a minimum of second class degree in Civil engineering, structural engineering or building technology. Experience in construction site operations will be a definite advantage.

2.) Personal Assistants to the Chairman

Qualification

• The candidate should have a minimum of second class degree in Law, Business Administration or any of the numerate courses.
• Preferably female, and aged not more than 35.
• The candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills.

3.) Marketing Executive

Qualification

• First Degree on any discipline with a minimum of second class lower division or HND Lower Credit
• 2years marketing experience in building materials
• Marketing experience in building materlais in Lagos will be added advantage.

4.) Quantity Surveyor

Qualification

• Aged not more than 32 years, the candidates must have a minimum of second class degrees is quantity surveying
• He or she must be able to work with little supervision.
• A minimum of one year experience in actual practice is required

5.) Account Supervisor

Qualification

• The candidate should have a minimum of OND Lower credit in Accountancy or Banking and Finance, Preferably female, and aged not more than 30 years, the candidate must be able to work under pressure with little supervision.

Remuneration
Competitive and dependent on qualification an experience

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2012

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Only short Listed candidates will be contacted and preference will be given to candidates who reside around Lagos island and neighboring areas.

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UNICEF Recruits Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (Education) NOC - Abuja

UNICEF’s mission in Nigeria is to help governments at all levels, organizations, communities and families provide every child with education, health, equality and protection.

UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of an experienced Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist who will work in close coordination with partners in education activities and be responsible for supporting all education activities to strengthen systems and processes for the management and monitoring of the program at state, LGA and Service delivery levels

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (Education), NOC, Abuja

Vacancy number: VN-NGR4O-2012
Contract Type: Two years Fixed Term
Location: Abuja

Job Functions
Some of the major functions that the incumbent is expected to carry out are as follows

• Make professional contributions to and provide technical assistance for the planning and establishing the major research, monitoring and evaluation objectives, priorities, and activities in BE's multi-year and annual IMEPs, in consultation with child-rights and implementing partners.
• Identify the M&E objectives, priorities, and activities required for effective BE and partner Emergency Preparedness and Response Plans.
• In humanitarian response situations, within the first month, draft and recommend a simple one-month data-collection plan to cover key data gaps as required for the initial emergency response, working In dose collaboration with the humanitarian cluster partners.
• Support partners in the establishment and management of LGEA, state, national statistical databases (e.g., DevInfo), ensuring that key indicators are readily accessible by key stakeholders. Potential uses include the Situation Analysis, Common Country Assessment, Early Warning Monitoring Systems, Donor reports and Mid-Term Reviews.
• Develop a collective Situation Monitoring and Assessment system owned by all key partners which supports the preparation of country level statistical and analytic reports on the status 0f children's and women's rights issues; and which allow, when opportunities emerge to influence developmental and social policies. To include technical support to global reporting obligations including national reports on progress toward the MDGs, and toward CRC and CEDAW fulfilment.
• Monitor and ensure the quality of the field work and data management during the implementation phase, and the quality of the analysis and ease of understanding during the report writing phase.
• In close collaboration woth partners, ensure that an M&E capacity building strategy for UNICEF Education section staff, national partners and institutions exists in the context of the IMEP, UNDAF and the BE and GEP3 M&E plan. Pay particular attention so the capacity needs of national partners such as professional evaluation associations will be strengthened by involvement in evaluation process and possibly through specific capacity building initiatives .

Minimum Qualification and Competencies

• Advanced University degree in social sciences, statistics, planning development.
• Professional work experience in programme development and implementation including monitoring and evaluation activities as follows
• Five years of relevant work experience. Field work experience in M&E. At least one instance of exposure to emergency programming, including preparedness, planning. Active involvement in a humanitarian crisis response programme preferred.
• Fluency in English and a second UN working language. A good knowledge of local working language of the duty station an asset.

Application Closing Date
1st January, 2o12

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should a cover letter (one-page summary statement that describes how your experience and qualification relate to the job description) and  a scanned/PDF copy of the completed and signed UN Personal History Form to: nrecruit@unicef.org

Note:
Please put the position title you are applying for on the subject line of your email.

UNICEF. a smoke-free environment, is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff Well qualified candidates, particularly women are strongly encouraged to apply

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Standard Chartered Bank : Senior Talent Acquisition Manager, West Africa

Standard Chartered Bank recruits for the position of a Senior Talent Acquisition Manager, West Africa. 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. 
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 for the position of:
Job Title: Senior Talent Acquisition Manager, West Africa
Job ID: 364774
Job Function: Human Resources
Job Description

• Responsible for developing appropriate talent acquisition strategies and managing the end-to-end talent acquisition process to deliver agreed targets for roles within assigned business areas,
• Ensuring that the right candidates are recruited, at the right time, at the right price.
• Partnering with the business, the role holder will provide both consultative and transactional talent acquisition support to deliver a comprehensive and value added service, covering the all employed worker (internal and external) local and cross border hires and transfers,
• Ensuring all talent acquisition activity is aligned to and effectively communicates the employer brand.
• Accountable for grade 5 hires within country / business areas under remit.

Key Roles & Responsibilities
1.) Targets, budgets & governance

• Guide the business on talent acquisition planning (first principles)
• Agree and deliver direct sourcing and cost saving targets
• Deliver the budgeted resource plans for roles within assigned business areas
• Ensure compliance with relevant operational and people risk controls, and employment legislation
• Escalate any issues and risks, as appropriate so that they can be appropriately tracked and managed
• Provide ad hoc support to the Regional / Country / Head, Talent Acquisition, as required
• Needs Definition
• Translate business objectives into talent acquisition plans and strategies, closely aligning them to the broader talent acquisition and talent development agenda
• Conduct structured business needs discussions with hiring managers before candidate search commences, identifying the key role and candidate requirements, and agreeing the sourcing and selection strategy, SLA and respective roles and accountabilities, updating the JR accordingly
• Agree sourcing and administration needs with Talent Acquisition Coordinators
• Provide a full consultative service to line managers with regards to the recruitment industry and market trends

2.) Sourcing

• Design and deliver innovative sourcing strategies and solutions to meet business growth needs and generate diverse pools of applicants whilst closely controlling cost bases
• Proactively search for, identify, network with and directly contact active and passive job seekers, both internally and externally, for hard-to-hire, evergreen and specific vacancies, sourcing the very best candidates using a variety of channels that are aligned to and effectively communicate the employer brand including:
• Conducting pure research and name generation activities
• Online advertising (careers website, external job board postings) and automated electronic candidate searches
• Alumni
• Database mining, using social networking sites etc. Contacting potential candidates who have posted their information on the internet, consistently generating leads from applicants over the phone or face to face
• Searching in-house databases (talent lists, CV database), creating hot lists, keeping high quality declined candidates warm and on ‘potential prospect’ lists
• Networking at professional and trade events, and careers fairs, and partnering with Government Labour Agencies
• Engaging and managing external PSL recruitment agencies, where required
• Develop multi-hire sourcing approaches and work in partnership with colleagues across the network to tap in to overseas sourcing channels and co-ordinate global campaigns
• Participate in intern, graduate and MA recruitment events and activities (e.g. careers fairs), as required. Refer any direct hire applicants who would have strong potential for a programme role

3.) Selection

• Develop effective pre-screening questions in PeopleSoft to maximize process efficiency, short listing CVs against the JR requirements, actively reviewing and challenging the diversity of talent pools
• Efficient end to end applicant management for each JR i.e. timely review and short listing of applications, promptly updating applicants and responding to any queries, liaising with Talent Acquisition Coordinator regarding interview and assessment arrangements, briefing and preparing candidates for interview (directly or via agencies)
• Conduct preliminary assessments, as required, assessing candidates’ talents, fit and readiness, setting realistic role expectations
• Advise hiring managers on the appropriate assessment tools for different roles, developing relevant interview questions and analysing selection reports (as applicable) to assess the implications of candidates’ strengths profiles
• Advise hiring managers on which candidates to progress to the next stage, ensuring the right decisions are made, challenging the business’ recommendations as required
• Complete identification, legal right to work and address verification during interview process
• Manage any rejections who may be potentials for other roles, ensuring that rejections are handled appropriately and candidate contact is maintained (via Talent Acquisition Coordinators, as appropriate)
• Co-ordinate timely provision of feedback between the hiring manager, suppliers (where relevant) and candidates. Responsible for updating interview notes in PeopleSoft and ensuring timely and appropriate completion of the same by co-interviewers

4.) Hiring

• Ensure all required approvals are obtained before offers are made (e.g. high remuneration recruits process)
• For international moves: work with relevant stakeholders to determine the applicable international move policy type; initiate cost estimate generation and obtain hiring manager approval; prepare the business case for the international move and ensure completion of all move approval requirements (including supporting the business in setting appropriate move objectives and end of assignment plans). Attend new hire assignee briefing calls
• Support the IM Operations team in managing exceptions requests for international moves, as required
• Negotiate offers between hiring managers, suppliers (where relevant) and candidates, assisting in the negotiation of release dates and backfill requirements where applicable. Work in partnership with Reward, IM and hiring managers to establish competitive, effective total reward packages in line with budgets and global policies
• Liaise with Talent Acquisition Coordinator to ensure accurate and timely contract issuance following verbal offer. Liaise with IM Operations to ensure timely assignment letter development / issuance and initiation of relocation services
• Manage work permit applications and extensions for new hires and in-country transfers, where required
• Improve candidate conversion rates (first offer made to acceptance ratio) through effectively diagnosing and selling the most relevant points for each individual

5.) Pre-employment

• Ensure pre-employment checks are completed in line with global minimum standards, managing any discrepancies or delays with the vendor, candidate or hiring manager (as appropriate)
• Responsible for ensuring all Talent Acquisition related Right Start pre-employment global standards are met or exceeded for candidates under remit (i.e. issuing of contracts and induction packs, timely Bank ID creation and issuing notifications to hiring managers, HR RMs etc, confirming start dates and their Right Start responsibilities)
• Develop innovative pre-joining strategy, maintaining regular contact with candidates and keeping them warm post offer acceptance

6.) End of assignment

• Ensure proper plans are in place for when international assignees come to the end of their assignments. Work with relevant stakeholders to identify appropriate roles for the assignees. Execute planned business or talent development strategy and/or succession plans, as applicable
• Work with line managers and other relevant stakeholders (e.g. Home Talent Acquisition team) to plan and make appropriate on-assignment and end of assignment decisions, and implement accordingly (e.g. localise on role change)

7.) Employer brand and Employer Value Proposition

• Ensure the employer brand is fully leveraged, and embedded in talent acquisition touch points (including candidate and vendor interactions), ensuring full understanding and alignment by Hiring Managers and HRRMs to deliver consistency of message and optimal candidate experience
• Deliver full compliance to employer brand governance process

8.) Relationship Management

• Pathological and infectious collaboration with colleagues, candidates, customers and suppliers, building sustainable relationships, setting and managing expectations clearly, identifying and resolving the root cause of any issues and escalating as required
• Deliver a high degree of sponsorship, engagement and buy-in/understanding between the business and Talent Acquisition, increasing awareness of Talent Acquisition’s total service offering and hiring managers’ responsibilities, ensuring that credibility is earned quickly and the role holder is sought out for advice and engaged at the outset of all recruitment, optimizing frontline delivery
• Work collaboratively and share knowledge with Talent Acquisition professionals in other countries

9.) Reporting & System Management

• Use PeopleSoft to drive the end-to-end talent acquisition process, recording all relevant details associated to job requisitions and candidates in a timely manner, ensuring applicants are categorized effectively in the CV database for easy and fast retrieval, and regularly conducting system ‘housekeeping’
• Analyse dashboards, reports and MI to proactively monitor and interpret internal and external conditions, using these findings to deliver operational excellence and continuous improvement e.g. more effective and efficient channel management, candidate conversion
• Regular updates with HR RMs regarding JRs raised, work in progress etc

Qualifications & Skills

• In-depth experience and a successful track record in Talent Acquisition: commercial experience (in-house or search firm) of retained search and selection, or contingency and multi channel recruitment, with a successful track record in management level job filling within a complex recruitment model / environment
• Able to deal with high recruitment volumes as well as more specialist vacancies, managing multiple vacancies at any time across a variety of disciplines
• Understanding and experience of developing sourcing strategies and managing multiple recruitment channels to deliver recruitment targets within budget. Experience managing / working with PSLs and non-PSLs and good knowledge of the market place, competitors and best practice
• Strong consulting skills and experience in translating business objectives into Talent Acquisition solutions / requirements through diagnostics and needs analysis  (e.g. probing to identify underlying needs, effective questioning to provoke broader thinking about resource requirements, capability gaps etc)
• Sound communication and influencing skills, enabling the role holder to network effectively, establish credibility quickly, build sustainable relationships, relate to candidates and hiring managers, effectively push back on hiring managers / agencies and effectively sell Standard Chartered Bank to individuals
• Gravitas to deal with senior hiring managers and junior to middle management level candidates
• Ability to deal assertively with conflict, and remain positive when under pressure
• Innovative, pragmatic, commercial, and customer-focused approach
• Capacity to think creatively and laterally
• Excellent reasoning skills and the ability to screen and interview applicants while making sound judgments on suitability for the role / organization
• Track record of working in a very organized way, multi-tasking, prioritising, managing data, and setting and achieving deadlines (both short and long term)
• Experience of analysing recruitment management information and using this to identify and initiate improvements
• Knowledge of / exposure to relevant employment legislation (e.g. data protection)

Desirable 

• Proven track record as an effective leader of a small sized team, coaching, managing and engaging the team to deliver high performance
• Knowledge of HR databases (e.g. PeopleSoft)
• In-depth experience of in house recruitment at a strategic level
• Experience in an international professional services / banking environment
• Proven experience in working in a complex matrix, with a broad base of cultures, dealing with demanding and fast-paced client groups
• Demonstrable knowledge of banking / divisions

Application Closing Date
26th December, 2012

Method of Application
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 Senior Talent Acquisition Manager, West Africa

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GE Nigeria Recruits University Relations and Programs Recruiting Manager – Lagos

GE Nigeria is recruiting for Program Relations & Managers. It is a global energy, technology infrastructure and finance company taking on the world’s toughest challenges. From everyday light bulbs to fuel cell technology, to cleaner more efficient jet engines, GE has continually shaped our World with groundbreaking innovations for over 130 years. In fact, we are one of the world’s biggest companies employing over 300,000 people and consistently receive global recognition for outstanding leadership and innovation. GE employees have an unparalleled foundation on which to build their careers, their abilities and their dreams. We offer all our employees challenging, rewarding careers in dynamic businesses, giving them a genuine chance to shape the future 
Our resourcing teams are at the heart of our ability to attract and hire the very best talent available to drive our continued growth.
We are currently recruiting for the position of:
Job Title: University Relations and Programs Recruiting Manager
Job Number: 1666477
Location: IIkoyi – Lagos, Nigeria
Role Summary/Purpose
As a result of our strategic recruitment planning, business focus and increasing regional growth we are seeking to hire a University Relations and Programs Recruitment Manager into Sub Saharan Africa to own and drive our Leadership Programs recruitment strategy. University Hiring and Leadership Development Programs are a critical component of our talent strategy to develop long term pipelines of leadership talent in Africa
Essential Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement Executive Partner School and Technical Partner School strategy for Sub Saharan Africa to deliver top talent for entry and experienced level hiring including interns, entry and experienced level programs.
• Act as the GE Leader with preferred institutions and partner with the executive business sponsor, Regional CEO and functional HRMs to build and sustain a long term relationship with the institutions
• Provide leadership to the GE Executive sponsor and Regional campus recruiting teams
• Work closely with Global Campus recruiting teams
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with various universities in region and internationally to increase yield of top talent
• Create and implement launch and engagement plans with each identified institution including events, projects, lectures and open days
• Build the GE Brand in campuses through attendance at career fairs, presentations, information sessions or any other initiatives including participating in national level forums for campus brand building
• Develop and implement Alumni hiring plan for identified schools to produce high yield of experienced hire candidates
• Recruit and attract students on target campuses acting as the “face” of GE
• Track and measure yield from each school to determine improvements
• Work with Talent Pipeline Manager to understand Programs recruiting forecasts
• Lead, manage and oversee the full cycle recruitment for Programs hiring through the regional Recruitment Managers and identify, source, screen and attract a diverse slate of candidates in campuses to meet job requirements for campus recruiting openings
• Create and update recruitment presentations for specific college recruiting events
• Partner with Global campus teams to source diaspora University talent

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Degree in Business, Human Resources or a related field
• Minimum 8 years’ plus relevant recruitment experience
• Previous Campus and Leadership Programs recruiting experience
• Experience of running recruitment events (career fairs, presentations, career days) on University Campuses
• Excellent face to face and written communication, influencing, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead and influence senior stakeholders within GE
• Ability to provide leadership and direction within a remote team environment
• Must be detailed oriented, organised and able prioritize and deliver complex multiple tasks and projects
• Must be able to develop and implement complex processes across multiple locations and businesses
• Process and compliance focused
• Demonstrable strategic thought-leadership, vision and innovation to drive improved performance, recruitment processes and tools
• Strong business acumen
• Expert in current technology which supports the identification of top talent using a broad range of creative sourcing channels
• Able to travel regularly
• Must possess right to live and work in country of vacancy

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Familiarity with recruitment management systems, preferably Kenexa Brassring
• Africa recruitment experience
• Knowledge of local labour legislation and requirements
• External Vendor management
• Change and project management experience
• Good language skills: English plus French or Portuguese

Application Closing Date
26th December, 2012
Method of Application
Qualified and Interested candidates should
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MAY & BAKER NIGERIA PLC JOB VACANCIES

JOB REF: WTSP1212
JOB TITLE: WATER TREATMENT OFFICER
DEPARTMENT: Production
LOCATION: Nigeria, Nigeria


JOB TYPE: Permanent full-time
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Reporting to the Unit Manager, the incumbent will be expected to ensure that water is properly treated for the used intended in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and company quality standards. 

He / She will also review progress and work collaboratively to achieve objectives relating to water safety.

 Candidates must not be more than 32 years old and should possess HND / B.Sc in a related field with minimum of 3 years experience in water treatment function of a pharmaceutical or related plant. 

He / She must have sound knowledge of GMP. 

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