Accion Microfinance Bank Job: Vacancy for Chief Information Officer (Urgent)

Accion Microfinance Bank Job: Vacancy for Chief Information Officer (Urgent) Company:

ACCION Microfinance Bank Limited (AMfB) is one of the largest microfinance banks in Nigeria with a capitalization of N1.2bn. Its shareholders include three of the leading commercial banks in Nigeria: Citibank, Zenith Bank and Ecobank, as well as three global financial institutions: IFC, a member of the World Bank, SME Managers and ACCION Investments.

Overview:

The Chief Information Officer will deploy and manage technology to support the MFI’s business strategy. The will include enterprise, branch, and desktop software applications, data center, network infrastructure, voice and data communications, and disaster recovery.

Responsibilities:

Development and implementation of IT Strategy which is closely aligned with the business strategy; Sets objectives, goals and plans for the unit as derived from the IT department’s strategic objectives; Monitor, manage, and enhance AMfB’s technical infrastructure to improve critical business drivers, minimize costs, and maximize uptime and security; Plan, analyze, and deploy new technology projects to increase revenue and gross margins, and reduce operating costs including initiatives such as the point of sale devices, ATM cards, the coy intranet and internet, website maintenance and internet banking; Establish, manage, and publish operating metrics for IT group; Manage the IT support and operations staff; Hire, develop, and train the IT staff to provide an efficient and effective workforce; Work with business heads to review existing processes to ensure the efficient use of the bank’s resources (reduce cycle time, variance, handoffs, manual processes, etc); Manage relationships with IT vendors to achieve cost goals; Formulate appropriate IT policies and procedures to provide user friendly guidance for the appropriate use of the Bank’s IT resources; and Liaison with Headquarters and Accion International regarding IT operations.

Qualifications:

In depth knowledge of corporate and retail banking infrastructure. Familiarity with enterprise application implementation, integration, and management. Proven ability to manage 7×24 operations for banking, call centers, and transaction processing. Ability to bridge business strategy and operational drivers with IT capabilities. Superior people and project management skills; able to coach and motivate a team. Strong industry related analytical skills, e.g. read and interpret financial statements; evaluate loan recommendations. Strong written and oral communication skills; comfortable presenting to executive teams. Strong negotiation skills and business judgment. Independent worker; honest. Understand the local economy in Nigeria. Fluent in English. Extensive banking IT management experience in a Bank or Financial Institution; Specific experience with Temenos Globus /T24 banking software would be useful. Previous departmental level budgetary responsibility Prior experience with innovative technology and channels is a plus (point of sale devices, ATMs, prepaid cards, mobile phone banking, internet infrastructure and banking, etc.) Business process and application integration experience. Prior Enterprise application integration experience. Minimum of Bachelor degree in Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, and/or related fields with numerate coursework is preferred. Possession of a relevant professional certification like ITIL, PMP, Prince2, MCSE etc. is required. Key Performance Indicators: Internal & external customer satisfaction and retention levels. Level of compliance bank wide with IT Security requirements and guidelines. Adequacy of internal systems and controls. Number of operational downtimes due to system failure. Occurrence/frequency of security breaches/violations. Compliance with IT regulatory provisions. Number and value of regulatory penalties caused by IT. Compliance level of the IT staff with internally pre-agreed SLAs/OLAs.

Method of Application

All CVs should be sent to jobs@accionmfb.com.

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Graduate Marketing Trainees Job Vacancy at Call Redux (Websoft.com)

Graduate Marketing Trainees Job Vacancy at Call Redux (Websoft.com)

CallRedux (Websoft) Vacancies for Graduate Marketing Trainees

CallRedux is a unique GSM plan by Websoft Limited, a company committed to getting the best possible deal from GSM operators on behalf of GSM users, to achieve a simple goal: ensuring that you talk more and pay less.

CallRedux GSM plan combines the benefits of a contract line with the convenience of a prepaid plan (pay-as-you-go), while offering unbeatable prices on local and international calls.

CallRedux gives you a better and cheaper option of GSM to GSM calls than that offered by a Landline to GSM.

Job Vacancy: Marketing Trainees

The company is currently recruiting for Graduate Marketing Trainees of any discipline. Candidates must be confident with good command of English.

Click here to apply online

Deadline: March 15th 2011

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Guinness (Diageo) Nigeria Job Vacancies for Brand Manager – Digital Marketing

Guinness (Diageo) Nigeria Job Vacancies for Brand Manager – Digital Marketing

External Job Title
Brand Manager – Digital Marketing

AutoReqId
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Reporting To: Marketing Manager Guinness

Purpose:

- Develop the long term strategy and annual implementation plan for the

Guinness VIP initiative.

- Implement and be accountable for execution of the Guinness Trademark GAME Plan to achieve or exceed targeted NSV, market share and volume objectives for Guinness Nigeria plc while managing A&P to plan.

Leadership & Functional Responsibilities:

Work with the Guinness Trademark Marketing Manager & Marketing Director, Nigeria to set the strategy on GVIP.

- Manage the delivery of the Financial Year 11 Annual Operating Plan for Guinness through excellent execution of GAME Plans & Activities.

-Support Marketing Director as required in managing annual media planning and liaising with Procurement Media Specialist to develop world class media plans for conventional & non-conventional media.

-Ensure strong collaboration with other African team members and Hub Teams in building the trademark & stout category via new media.

-Work with the in market teams & commercial managers to turn the Guinness Annual GAME Plan into “executable” commercial plans and assist with the development of missing growth drivers.

The successful Candidate will be able to demonstrate all the Diageo Leadership capabilities especially:

• Excellence In Execution- delivers high quality results consistently
• Find Solutions – is committed to achieving breakthrough outcomes
• Consistently deliver great performance – is results oriented
• Grow yourself – is committed to the development of self and others

The successful candidate will have a proven record of the following:

• Digital Marketing – will be a proven functional expert in this field in addition to regular FMCG Brand Marketing experience.
• Consumer Insights- Identifies issues & ensure consumer insights are applied
• Commerciality – Uses performance measurement & sound financial mgt.
• Excellence in Execution –Delivers high quality results consistently

Accountabilities:

1. Assist and support the Guinness Marketing Manager Spirits to deliver the AOP growth aspirations in F12 and beyond.

2. Develop and execute ambitious recruitment plans for GVIP and other Digital initiatives to be the market leader in Nigeria of Digital Comms.

3. Support & inspire the rest of the Brand Teams as well as collaboratively support the GNplc Customer Marketing team ensuring full adherence to DMC and Digital Code of Practice.

4. Develop the annual Brand Media Plan for non-conventional media and development of third party strategic partnerships.

Lead the development & commercial implementation of annual Game Plan

Qualifications

> University degree in marketing / business or other related discipline preferred though not essential. Postgraduate Qualifications an advantage

> Proven experience of Digital marketing strategy development and implementation (min 2-3 years).

> Ability to work under own initiative / pro-activity

> Proven and strong Brand and Trade marketing experience (4-6 years)

Key Experience

> Experienced level capability on all Marketing Functional capabilities

> Can demonstrate excellent Commercial judgement & acumen.

> Experience of working on Digital Activation platforms & understanding of Execution standards required for the demanding consumer.

> Is experienced at managing key stakeholders nationally & internationally.

Budget & cost control management

How to Apply

1. Go to http://www.diageo-careers.com/Pages/home.aspx

2. Click on “Search & Apply” on the top right hand corner

3. Click on “Search Openings” (it’s the first link on the list)

4. Under country, select Nigeria. Leave the other options, just scroll to the bottom and click “Search”

5. Click on the appropriate job, then click “Submit to job”

6. At this point you will be prompted to login or register/create a login

7. Register or log in and continue with the application

Deadline: As soon as possible

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Iris Consulting: Job Vacancy for Graduate Trainees and Technicians in a Telecoms Infrastructure Company (BSc, HND, OND)

Iris Consulting: Job Vacancy for Graduate Trainees and Technicians in a Telecoms Infrastructure Company (BSc, HND, OND)

Our client is West Africa’s largest telecoms tower infrastructure management services provider. With major growth operations in Nigeria and operating country business units in several other African countries, the company now needs more results focused executives and professionals to join its team to accomplish bigger results for all its stakeholders.

If you desire to work in a fast-paced, open environment where you will have the freedom to fully express your professional competencies to build success for yourself and for the enterprise, then we suggest you apply to compete for the following exciting opportunities:

TRAINEE ENGINEERS
Responsibilities include:

• Membership of telecoms site construction and roll-out teams
• Working on assigned tasks in electrical, mechanical and air conditioning jobs
• Maintenance of assigned telecoms operating sites

Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

• 1-2 years field work experience in telecoms site construction and maintenance projects
• Strong task completion orientation
• Excellent trouble shooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong team playing skills
• B.Sc, or HND in Mechanical, Electrical and AC Engineering

TECHNICIANS
Responsibilities include:

• Membership of telecoms site construction and roll-out teams
• Working on assigned tasks in electrical, mechanical and air conditioning jobs
• Maintenance of assigned telecoms operating sites

Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

• 1-2 years field work experience in telecoms site construction and maintenance projects
• Strong task completion orientation
• Excellent trouble shooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong team playing skills
• OND or Technical Trade Certificate in Mechanical, Electrical and AC Engineering

HOW TO APPLY

• Qualified candidates only should email their updated cvs before 8th March 2011 of the date of this advert using as subject for their emails the position they are applying for as follows:
• Candidates for IT Manager, Warehouse Manager, Head of Internal Audit, Quality Management Representative and Regional Project Manager positions should email their cvs to managerjobs@irisconsulting.info
• Candidates for Assistant HR Manager and Personal Assistant positions should email their cvs to hrjobs@irisconsulting.info
• Candidates for Market, Business and Financial Analyst positions should email their cvs to analystjobs@irisconsulting.info
• Candidates for Trainee Engineers , Technicians and Legal Officers positions should email their cvs to telcojobs@irisconsulting.info

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email. All applications will be treated with utmost confidentiality.

Application deadline: 8th March 2011

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Nigerian Navy Recruitment Form 2011 for Direct Short Service Commission (Course 20) – Deadline Now Extended till March 2nd 2011

Nigerian Navy Recruitment Form 2011 for Direct Short Service Commission (Course 20) – Deadline Now Extended till March 2nd 2011

Nigerian Navy is dated to 1914, when the northern and southern marine detachments were merged to form the Nigerian Marine Department

QUALIFICATIONS:

Interested applicants must possess a minimum of Second Class Upper division for First degree holders and Upper Credit for HND holders. Male Applicants must not be less than 1.70 metres tall while female applicants must not be less than 1.67 metre tall. Applicants should be between 22 and 30 years of age by 31^st December 2011. Serving personnel with requisite qualification could also apply.

ONLINE REGISTRATION STARTS ON: 24^th January 2011

AND CLOSES ON: 2nd March 2011

YOU ARE ADVISED TO READ THE GUIDELINES CAREFULLY.

APPLICATION FOR 20TH BATCH DIRECT SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION
APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM SUITABLY QUALIFIED NIGERIANS FOR DIRECT SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION INTO THE NIGERIAN NAVY IN THE UNDER LISTED DEPARTMENTS.
ENGINEERING
1. Applicants must possess B.sc or M.sc in Naval Architecture/Ship Design, Mechanical, Electrical, Marine,Aeronautical, Electronics and equivalent qualifications. Membership of Council of Registered Engineers of Nigeria (COREN) will be an added advantage.
MEDICAL
2. Medical Specialists: Applicants must possess MBBS degree or equivalent plus registerable post graduate/specialist qualifications. Preference would be given to Obstetricians and Gynaecologist, Cardiologists, ENT Surgeons, Radiologist, Pathologist, Pediatricians, Physicians, General Surgeons, Psychiatrists, Orthopedics Surgeons, Anesthetists and Optometrists.
3. Doctors: Applicants must be members of the Nigerian Medical or Dental Council of Nigeria.
4. Dental Surgeons: Applicants must possess registerable degree acceptable to the Nigerian Medical and Dental Council.
5. Physiotherapists: Applicants must posses Bsc Physiotherapy and must be members of Institutes of the Nigerian Society of Physiotherapists.
6. Pharmacists: Applicants must possess a degree in pharmacy and must be members of Pharmacy Board of Nigeria.
7. Medical Lab Scientists: Applicants must possess Bsc, AIMS or its equivalents in Medical Lab Sciences registered with the Institute of Medical Lab Science & Technology of Nigeria.
8. Radiographers: Applicants must possess Bsc/HND in Radiography.
9. Optometrists: MBBS required.
10. Nurses: (Bsc Nursing).
11. Biomedical Engineer: Bsc
12. Medical Record: HND/Bsc

ACCOUNT AND BUDGET
13. Applicants must possess B.sc in Accounting or Banking and Finance. Membership of professional accounting bodies such as ICAN, ANAN etc is an added advantage.
LOGISTICS
14. Applicants must possess B.sc/HND in any of the following fields: Business Administration,Marketing/Purchasing and supply, Catering/Hotel Management,Automobile Engineering,Quality Surveying and Computer Engineering,Building Engineering, Estate Management and Msc Architecture, Transport Management, or relevant professional bodies will be an added advantage.
EDUCATION
15. Applicants must possess Bsc,BA or B.Ed in any of the following: Maths,Physical Sciences,French or Computer Science.Computer Literacy will be an added advantage.
INFORMATION
16. Applicants must possess Bsc in Mass Communication, BA Graphics Arts or BA Printing Tech. Membership of the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations will be an added advantage.
LEGAL SERVICES
17. Applicants must possess LL.B and BL. Possession of LLM will be an added advantage.
SPORTS
18. Applicants must possess Bsc Physical & Health Education.
MUSIC
19. Applicants must possess BA/HND Music with specialisation in any musical instrument(s).

HOW TO APPLY

GUIDELINES:

1. Interested candidates are advised to apply online at http://service .nigeriannavy.gov.ng

2. Applicants are to complete form online and make payment at any of the following designated banks: UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA, STERLING BANK, INTERCONTINENTAL BANK

3. (a). Applicants can only print out the following under listed document after payment of application fee at the designated banks:

-Local Government attestation form

-Parent/Guardian consent form.

-Acknowledgement form.

(b) Applicants are to note that applications submitted online without payment of application fee at any of the above mentioned banks will not be validated and processed.

NOTE: ONLINE REGISTRATION STARTS ON: 24^th January 2011 AND CLOSES ON: 2nd March 2011

YOU ARE ADVISED TO READ THE GUIDELINES CAREFULLY.

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