| Vacancies at Careers Posted: 15 Jan 2014 02:38 AM PST Job Title: IT Advisor
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Employer: John Snow, Inc. (JSI), a US-based International Public Health Consulting Firm SUPERVISION AND REPORTING: The IT Advisor will work under the guidance of the IT Operations Manager, who is his/her supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS:
• B.Sc. Degree
• Is able to take initiative and to work in teams.
• Excellent verbal and written English. Excellent benefits and Salary How to Apply:
All CVs should be submitted online or sent to john.snowinc@yahoo.com Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Africa Intern - Spring 2014 at International Foundation for Electoral Systems Posted: 14 Jan 2014 10:02 PM PST Job Title: Africa Intern – Spring 2014
Location: United States
Employer: International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) Division: Program Management
Status: Unpaid Internship
Position Number: 13:244 Project Description:
The IFES Africa Department is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic intern who can quickly take part in our very fast paced programs. The Africa intern will get an insider’s view of the realm of program management of multi-donor funded democracy & governance projects in the sub-Saharan region. Job Responsibilities:
• Assisting logistical and administrative support on assigned countries/projects;
• Assisting in the preparation of weekly/Quarterly reports, website updates and general communications with regional field offices;
• Attending and reporting on internal and external meetings and other discussions about assigned projects/topics;
• Assisting with program development and management in conjunction with the needs of the projects;
• Other duties as assigned Qualifications:
• Undergraduate or graduate student currently enrolled at an accredited college or university pursuing a degree international development or related field;
• Excellent research and communication skills;
• High Proficiency with Word and Excel;
• Flexibility and tact;
• Exceptional attention to details;
• Experience working in or knowledge of sub-Saharan Africa a plus;
• Fluency in French is highly desirable but not required. Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Chief of Party - Nigeria Job at International Foundation for Electoral Systems Posted: 14 Jan 2014 10:00 PM PST Job Title: Chief of Party
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Employer: International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) Division: Program Management
Status: International Full Time
Position Number: 14:019 Project Description:
IFES is proposing to build the capacity of electoral administration bodies in Nigeria and support the conduct of elections in the country. The proposed project will last 5 years. This position is contingent on funding. Job Responsibilities:
The Chief of Party will serve as the senior in-country IFES representative with the donor and other local and international partners. The Chief of Party is accountable for in-country implementation, management and monitoring of all program and financial components to assure that the overall project objectives and targets are met. The scope of work will include, but is not limited to the following tasks:
• Maintain project office in Abuja; supervise office operations and supervise local and expatriate staff based in that country.
• Provide general oversight of the program, including responsibility for program management, strategic vision, fiscal integrity, quality and timing of deliverables;
• Establish and maintain working relationships with Nigerian authorities, international organizations on the ground and donors to ensure successful implementation of the project and avoid duplication of efforts;
• Work closely with national election management body officials to provide technical assistance and support on electoral administration;
• In coordination with IFES/HQ, assist in the identification, recruitment, and hiring of local and international technical consultants;
• Provide oversight and management of technical consultants;
• Supervise the drafting and timely submission of reports to IFES-DC, donors and other stakeholders;
• Develop and strengthen program strategies and workplans;
• Assist in program development for IFES in Nigeria by identifying additional programmatic needs;
• Perform other duties as necessary to the overall success of IFES programming in Nigeria. Qualifications:
The Chief of Party must be engaged – a dynamic leader, flexible, adaptable and a team player who demonstrates leadership under challenging conditions. In addition, the Director is required to have the following:
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience in the democracy and governance field and a minimum of 7 years of experience with election administration and international program management.
• Bachelor’s degree in political science, international politics, development, or related field (Master’s degree or PhD preferred.)
• Demonstrated experience in capacity-building, election management/voter registration operations and electoral legal framework development.
• Proven track record with democracy and governance programming in developing countries.
• Demonstrated experience with election systems and election complaints adjudication.
• Demonstrated experience with monitoring and evaluation methodology.
• Demonstrated experience with USG regulations and the implementation of USG-funded project activities.
• Personnel and office management experience-including management, training and development of local staff.
• Familiarity with political and electoral context of Nigeria.
• Experience living and working Africa, preferably in Nigeria.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and skills in PC-based word processing, spreadsheets and e-mail technology.
• English language fluency—writing and speaking. Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Finance Manager - Nigeria Job at International Foundation for Electoral Systems Posted: 14 Jan 2014 09:58 PM PST Job Title: Finance Manager
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Employer: International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) Division: Program Management
Status: International Full Time
Position Number: 14:014 Project Description:
IFES is an international, nonprofit organization that supports the building of democratic societies. IFES provides targeted technical assistance to strengthen transitional democracies. Founded in 1987 as a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, IFES has developed and implemented comprehensive, collaborative democracy solutions in more than 120 countries. IFES is proposing to build the capacity of electoral administration bodies in Nigeria and support the conduct of elections in the country. The proposed project will last 5 years. This position is contingent on funding. Job Responsibilities:
Oversee and manage field office finances and also provide technical assistance to local partners on financial management and planning. The scope of work will include, but is not limited to the following tasks:
• Develop program and activity budgets and track expenses against these budgets.
• Oversee and manage work of local finance staff.
• Review all field financial reports before they are sent to IFES-DC, including reviewing accounting entries in Quicken and generating Quicken expense reports and bank reconciliations.
• In coordination with Country Director, initiate requests for funding from IFES/DC to meet local cash flow needs in accordance with IFES policy.
• Process invoices on a timely basis including ensuring correct coding, appropriate sign-off and data entry.
• Prepare and disburse IFES payroll for local field staff and ensure the accurate and timely filing of payroll tax returns, as required by the local law.
• Maintain IFES files for vendors, consultants, journal entries, cash receipts, payroll, monthly closing and job summary reports.
• Provide hands-on financial leadership and support for the accounting and finance functions in the Nigeria field office.
• Coordinate project activities and ensure that local partner organizations meet all accounting and reporting standards for USAID funding.
• Provide technical assistance to local partners, including local election management bodies, on budgeting and financial planning, as needed.
• Perform any additional tasks as requested by the IFES Chief of Party. Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in public administration and/or financial management.
• Minimum of 10 years relevant work experience in the financial management and/or accounting field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in advising/implementing/ developing strategic and operational plans and budgets in the field of electoral assistance for electoral management bodies, in particular in the domain of election/voter registration operations and related budgeting thereof.
• In depth knowledge and experience with USAID financial management and reporting requirements.
• Strong project management skills, including project reporting.
• Experience with USAID sub-granting/small grants procedures.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal/representational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with political, economic, and social issues in Nigeria.
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken English). Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Gender Advisor - Nigeria Job at International Foundation for Electoral Systems Posted: 14 Jan 2014 09:57 PM PST Job Title: Gender Advisor (Locals Only)
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Employer: International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) Division: Program Management
Status: International Full Time
Position Number: 14:012 Project Description:
IFES is an international, nonprofit organization that supports the building of democratic societies. IFES provides targeted technical assistance to strengthen transitional democracies. Founded in 1987 as a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, IFES has developed and implemented comprehensive, collaborative democracy solutions in more than 120 countries. IFES is proposing to build the capacity of electoral administration bodies in Nigeria and support the conduct of elections in the country. The proposed project will last 5 years. This position is contingent on funding. Job Responsibilities:
IFES seeks a qualified Gender Advisor to develop activities and approaches to mainstream gender considerations throughout the program. The scope of work will include, but is not limited to the following tasks:
• Design and conduct assessments of national legal framework as well as internal policies, practices and initiatives of national election management bodies (EMBs) to assess their impact on the participation of men and women in electoral processes.
• Assist EMBs in the design and implementation of policies and procedures that increase the participation of women in elections and within the organizations.
• Advise and work closely with gender-focused departments within the EMBs to support reforms, initiatives and programs that they are undertaking.
• Advise and support the planning and implementation of gender capacity development activities for EMB staff in headquarters and state offices.
• Advise EMBs on international best practices to reflect gender equity principles and practices pertaining to electoral management.
• Provide advice and support to EMB civic and voter education strategies to increase women’s participation in the electoral process.
• Support program team in design and implementation of program activities to increase the capacity of INEC in implementing gender-sensitive policies and practices to increase women’s participation in electoral processes.
• Mentor and advise program team on gender mainstreaming.
• Provide input into monitoring and evaluation plan and assist with monitoring to ensure that the program’s impact on men and women is measured.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the IFES Chief of Party. Qualifications:
Minimum Bachelor’s degree in political science, international politics, development, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• At least 10 years of experience in gender analysis and programming, with a background in human rights and a rights-based approach to development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of women’s rights issues, particularly in Nigeria, governance and electoral participation.
• Demostrated experience working on projects promoting women’s participation.
• Familiarity with USG and other donor gender policies.
• Extensive field-based experience, preferably in Nigeria.
• Demonstrated work experience in program design and strategy to promote gender equity, especially in complex/high-risk environments.
• Expert analytical, communications, and writing skills.
• Strong skills in written and oral communications in English. Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist - Nigeria Job at International Foundation for Electoral Systems Posted: 14 Jan 2014 09:55 PM PST Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Employer: International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) Division: Program Management
Status: International Full Time
Position Number: 14:015 Project Description:
IFES is an international, nonprofit organization that supports the building of democratic societies. IFES provides targeted technical assistance to strengthen transitional democracies. Founded in 1987 as a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, IFES has developed and implemented comprehensive, collaborative democracy solutions in more than 120 countries. IFES is proposing to build the capacity of electoral administration bodies in Nigeria and support the conduct of elections in the country. The proposed project will last 5 years. This position is contingent on funding. Job Responsibilities:
• Oversee and coordinate the collection of performance data throughout the life of the project.
• Maintain a database of performance indicators and ensure that the database is up-to-date in terms of baseline, targets, and actuals in line with the project’s Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP).
• Liaise regularly with the program implementing team and maintain a calendar of events to anticipate and plan for any M&E data collection needs.
• Liaise as needed with the IFES M&E team in HQ to ensure data collection tools are appropriate and meet requirements for specific data collection efforts.
• Plan and help with the implementation of data collection efforts such as pre- and post-training surveys, special population surveys, and other data collection efforts that feed into periodic evaluations of different components of the program.
• Write periodic reports for the IFES Nigeria office to document M&E data findings and report the progress of the project in relation to the PMP to IFES HQ and USAID.
• Maintain and safeguard the electronic and hard copies of files to serve as backup related to the PMP.
• Develop and maintain a database of minutes of meetings, photos, and various reports produced by different staff in the office.
• Participate in meetings, training events and capacity building activities to collect data in relation to reporting and M&E.
• Monitor the media and other sources of information to collect information for reporting and provide evidence to support the verification of the PMP indicators.
• Join the Country Director and other staff at important meetings, write minutes of these meetings for filing and reporting purposes.
• Conduct other activities as may be requested by the Country Director or designee. Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in political science, international politics, development, or related field (Master’s degree or PhD preferred).
• A minimum of 5 years of Monitoring & Evaluation experience in a related field.
• Experience in the drafting of program implementation plans and performance monitoring plans (PIP/PMP).
• Experience with data collection, data analysis, and effective data presentation techniques.
• Experience with developing and maintaining program performance and implementation tracking tools.
• Demonstrated ability to produce substantive and clear reporting documents;
• Demonstrated capacity to work with senior program staff to assess and report on program performance.
• Knowledge and experience with USG grant and contract proposals, regulations, and procedures.
• Experience in electoral assistance projects preferred.
• Highly effective communication skills (both verbally and in writing); have strong presentation skills; have high proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word required.
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken English). Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Sales Representative at Swiss Pharma Nigeria Limited Posted: 14 Jan 2014 09:51 PM PST Job Title: Sales Representative
Location(s): Rivers, Oyo, Lagos, Kano, Kaduna, Enugu, Benue, Anambra, Abuja and Abia, Nigeria
Employer: Swiss Pharma Nigeria Limited (Swipha)
Sector: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Distribution Dynamic and focused young men and women between the ages of 28 – 35 years with good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills are required. Qualifications: A degree in Biological Sciences, Pharmacology or Medical Laboratory Sciences. How to Apply:
Interested applicants are required to apply online or forward their applications with copies of their CV and credentials to hr@swiphanigeria.com or the following address: The Executive Director (HR/PR),
Swiss Pharma Nigeria Ltd.,
5 Dopemu Road, Agege,
P.O.Box 463,, Ikeja,
Lagos State. Deadline: 28th January, 2014 Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| IT Advisor - Nigeria Job at John Snow Inc Posted: 14 Jan 2014 09:47 PM PST Job Title: IT Advisor
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Employer: John Snow, Inc. (JSI), a US-based International Public Health Consulting Firm RESPONSIBILITIES:
Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to. the following:
• Ensure and maintain a stable, secure, and robust network infrastructure.
• Performs network’ configuration and, resolves problems with infrastructure support software both at the server and user level, with the emphasis on XP, 7,8 and 2008 Server platforms.
• Installs new software releases, system upgrades.
• Evaluates and installs patches.
• Provide both first and second level support, responding to problems, implementing planned changes, and managing projects.
• Ensure user satisfaction.
• Develop strategies for maintaining and advancing the IT Infrastructure.
• Ensure proper execution of such advancement projects.
• Supervise outside contractors. SUPERVISION AND REPORTING: The IT Advisor will work under the guidance of the IT Operations Manager, who is his/her supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants for this position should be Nigerian nationals or residents who possess the following minimum qualifications:
• B.Sc. Degree in IT or related sciences.
• At least 3 years of network administration and IT related experience.
• Proficiency working with Windows 2008 and 2012 Server, Microsoft Office suite 2003,2007,2010 and 2013, Windows XP,Windows 7 and 8 required.
• Strong knowledge of wireless and wired LAN technologies protocols, programming and network security.
• Is able to take initiative and to work in teams.
• Excellent verbal and written English. JSI offers excellent benefits. Salary will be commensurate with experience and salary history. How to Apply:
All CVs should be submitted online or sent to info_tech@ng.jsi.com Interested applicants should submit their cover letter and resume within one week from the date of this advert with salary expectation boldly written at the top of the resume. Deadline: 21st January, 2014 Please ensure you write the position applied for in the subject line of your email, otherwise you will be disqualified. Multiple applicants will be disqualified. Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| MTN MS PD/OD - Nigeria Job at Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd Posted: 14 Jan 2014 09:42 PM PST Job Title: MTN MS PD/OD
Location: Nigeria
Employer: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (HUAWEI Nigeria) Job description:
1. Responsible for the establishment, operation and transfer of delivery project, responsible for delivery quality (KPI/SLA) and customer satisfaction, finance index, organization establishment and process.
2. Responsible for delivery of MS project, accomplishment of quality and customer satisfaction. Periodically provide quality analysis report and improve service quality.
3. Budget for operation and maintenance project, control finance cost of project.
4. Team management of operation and maintenance project including HR plan, finance management, routine management, staff performance management and customer relationship management
5. Establish outsourcing strategy, monitor and manage cooperation partner/subcontractor..
6. Responsible for internal and external communication periodically. .
7. Responsible for delivery management for passive part. Desired Skills and Experience:
. Bachelor’s Degree or above in telecommunication field or equivalent.
2. At least 8 years practical experience in Telecommunications industry. Having at least 8 years experience on network operations, planning or engineering.
3. Experience with Managed Services management.
4. Demonstrated ability to deliver managed services project successfully in vendors or operators,
5.Leadership experience of organizations with significant size and complexity
6. Ability to control quality, cost, progress, and risk during project implementation.
7. Familiar with contract, commerce and finance knowledge.
8. Good interpersonal communications and negotiation skills. Good coordination and organizing skills. Managing the team with more than 100 persons is preferred. Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Associate Director, Leverage Finance - Nigeria Job at Standard Chartered Bank Plc Posted: 14 Jan 2014 09:41 PM PST Job Title: Associate Director, Leverage Finance
Employer: Standard Chartered Bank Plc (SCB) Job ID: 415766
Job Function: Wholesale Banking
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Full/Part Time: Full time Job Description: To assist Directors and Managing Directors in the sourcing and executing of Leveraged Finance / Mergers & Acquisitions transactions. Key Roles & Responsibilities: – Financial modeling. – Preparation and presentation of information memoranda, prospectuses, credit applications with limited supervision of Directors/MD’s. – Carry out due diligence under the supervision of Directors/MD’s. – Assist Directors/MD’s in structuring transactions. – Supervise and train Analysts/Associates working as part of a deal team. – Collect, review and analyse financial and other information from multiple sources. – Compile a detailed credit analysis as part of the credit application process for transactions. – Contribute to the sourcing of new ideas. Qualifications & Skills: – Highly motivated individuals with a strong record of achievement in academics and full time employment in corporate finance. – Candidates should have a Masters/MBA/CPA degree or a Bachelors degree with relevant experience from a good university. – Superior analytical aptitude, creative problem solving abilities and excellent communication skills. – Extensive client relationship skills – Strong corporate finance transaction execution track record with a particular focus on cross-border deals. – Good knowledge and understanding of legal/tax/commercial/accounting/debt structuring aspects. Key skills include: – Advanced excel modelling skills; – Familiarity with other key softwares such as Word, Powerpoint, Bloomberg, etc; – Generate prospectuses/ information memoranda/ investment teasers/ pitch books; – General industry/ country/ company researches; – Ability to perform Discounted Cash Flow and other forms of valuation. – Ability to perform capital structure analysis with preference given to candidates with some debt advisory experience. – Track record of experience working in Africa, particularly West Africa, is highly desirable. In compliance with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Act of 2004, all applicants should ensure that they have completed the mandatory NYSC programme. A discharge certificate will be required as evidence of completion of the programme. Where an exemption has been granted, a certificate of exemption will also be required. Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Foreign Clearing Officer - Nigeria Job at Standard Chartered Bank Plc Posted: 14 Jan 2014 09:38 PM PST Job Title: Foreign Clearing Officer
Employer: Standard Chartered Bank Plc (SCB) Job ID: 415751
Job Function: Technology & Operations
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Full/Part Time: Full time Job Description: To ensure end to end processing of FCY Cheques For Collection, Cheque Purchase and Inward Collection; adhering to all policies and procedures and maintaining quality service. Key Roles & Responsibilities:
•Process all foreign cheques received in line with the payment guidelines, ensuring compliance with operational procedures and regulatory controls.
•To ensure that all applicable pre-processing checks; signature verification, funds sufficiency checks, , AML and sanctions checks for inward collection, alteration properly signed off, irregularity checks under UV light, etc. are confirmed before processing of foreign cheques received.
•To ensure call-back verifications are performed before processing all foreign cheque transactions which fall within the established threshold limits in-country.
•Ensure that all foreign cheques received from branches are checked for apparent irregularities and mailed appropriately within prescribed timeline per DOI
•Daily review of FCY purchased accounts and timely follow-up with branches for debit posting to the account after 24hrs for which the instruments have not been received.
•Ensure all transactions are processed within agreed Service Level Agreement (SLA)
•Daily review of all open items on Nostro for credit relating to foreign cheques sent for collection and to ensure timely realization of such credits.
•Ensure customer satisfaction through Operational Efficiency and Service Delivery.
•Ensure weekly reports for reconciliation of cheques not realized report’ on EBBS and investigation of outstanding items on ‘cheque purchase suspense account’ are prepared for review and sign-off by the manager.
•Process stop draft requests in line with CMO guidelines, ensuring compliance with operational procedures and regulatory controls.
•Weekly review of daily Cheque Purchase and Other Bank Collection register for any delayed receipt of cheque proceed and ensure tracers are sent to drawers’ banks for such delayed proceeds of cheques sent for collection over 21days.
•To receive and collate all inward messages received from other Banks, review with the International Payments Manager ensuring response to all messages.
•Investigate and respond to all complaints relating to foreign cheques and ensure quick resolution of such issues.
•To communicate feedback on all enquiries to all necessary parties regularly.
•To have access to filenet and to scan signed off copies of tracers (MT202) to Checker for transfer to HUB for onward release to the correspondent or drawer’s bank as the case may be.
•Ensure all stock of cash letters and received foreign cheques are kept in fireproof cabinet at the end of every day. Qualifications & Skills:
• Minimum of of BSc second class lower degree
• Working knowledge of SCB’s Payment policy manual and swift standards
• Good written and verbal communications
• Basic PC skills – word processing and spreadsheets
• Adaptable and flexible
• Independent and innovative.
• Ability to identify, analyze and manage operational risks
• Good knowledge of local forex regulations In compliance with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Act of 2004, all applicants should ensure that they have completed the mandatory NYSC programme. A discharge certificate will be required as evidence of completion of the programme. Where an exemption has been granted, a certificate of exemption will also be required. Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Sales Manager - Nigeria Job at Standard Chartered Bank Plc Posted: 14 Jan 2014 09:36 PM PST Job Title: Sales Manager
Employer: Standard Chartered Bank Plc (SCB) Job ID: 414822
Job Function: Wholesale Banking
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Full/Part Time: Full time Job Description: To introduce and promote the usage of Standard Chartered Bank’s online foreign currency trading platforms across its client base and increase the usage of all treasury services offered by the bank. Key Roles & Responsibilities:
1.To market and develop SCBs online FX Trading Platforms and to ensure achievement of individual target for a portfolio of clients, as well as contributing towards the segment / unit financial target
2.Work closely with corporate banking team and identify appropriate clients for marketing the online FX Trading Platform.
3.Set up new revenue streams by exploring new market niches and selectively introducing new products.
4.Set up a clear and coherent marketing and calling plan across existing and potential clients.
5.Monitor business performance on an ongoing business vis-a-vis budget and take proactive measures to achieve it.
6.Ensure the clients of the bank are serviced efficiently by quick quotation of rates, quality inputs on the market and regular contact on the telephone.
7.Ensure compliance with all applicable Group Compliance Standards and local regulations under the CRM framework
8.Conduct presentations to existing and potential customers in order to increase awareness of the Treasury products and to build relationships.
9.Increase new products and initiatives in the market place with the objective of improving profitability
10.Work closely with the rest of the sales team in handling all flow clients FX and Fixed Income requests. Qualifications & Skills:
1.A University degree with a Post Graduation qualification
2.Good knowledge understanding of the domestic and international Foreign Exchange and Money Markets
3.Knowledge and understanding of other treasury products.
4.Should be conversant with all operational aspects of treasury
5.Possess the ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure
6.Possess the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
7.Mathematics, computer skills and understanding of economics.
8.Good analytical skills and the ability to identify opportunities in the market
9.Good Marketing and Communications skills together with good interpersonal skills In compliance with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Act of 2004, all applicants should ensure that they have completed the mandatory NYSC programme. A discharge certificate will be required as evidence of completion of the programme. Where an exemption has been granted, a certificate of exemption will also be required. Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Business Development Manager, Education - Nigeria Job at Microsoft Corporation Posted: 14 Jan 2014 09:25 PM PST Job Title: BDM, Education
Location: Nigeria
Employer: Microsoft Corporation Job Category: Sales
Location: Nigeria – Non Location Specific, NG
Job ID: 865651-133564
Division: Sales Governments and societies worldwide are increasingly recognizing the importance of developing their education systems to enable their economies and citizens to build sustainable economies and be able to compete globally. Within any country typically 15%-30% of the population are part of the education eco system – whether this be students, educators, administrators, education elites (incl. govt policy advisors) or government officials. This community has a huge impact on how technology is adopted and used to prepare the next generation work force and is central to driving social & economic advancement of governments around the world. There are many internal groups across Microsoft with an interest in education, these are brought together under the leadership of the Subsidiary Microsoft Partners In Learning Education Alliance Leadership Team. For more information on the Microsoft Education Alliance please see https://infoweb/educationalliance This team, under the guidance of the Education Leader, are responsible for ensuring Microsoft’s success in approaching education as “One Microsoft”, executing coordinated plans, exceeding our customers’ expectations and delivering against our goals of transforming education, fostering local innovation and creating jobs and opportunities. This leadership position will provide strategic leadership to the subsidiary for Education, management and execution of Microsofts plans and other programs in education across the subsidiary including “dotted line” responsibility for Education Alliance v-team stakeholders. It will be the internal leader and external face of Microsoft’s plans to help transform education and execute on its vision of “ Help students and educators throughout the world realize their full potential” Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred)
• Minimum 5 years related experience
• Strong sales and deal-closing skills
• Proven experience as an Education SME
• Leadership and management experience to guarantee the development of a high performing education team
• Sales skills with Large Accounts and ability to positively position Microsoft products versus competition
• Proven competence of motivating dotted line reporting teams across the org
• Ability to win in a highly competitive environment
• Appreciation of both short and long term development needs (prioritizing share) to build trust and resilience to Microsoft technology platform
• Ability to work at multiple levels of organizations and adapt approach to any situation
• Ability to develop external partner eco-system to scale execution
• Comfortable with public speaking and the media Competencies:
• Customer focus
• Adaptability
• Drive for results
• Influence for impact
• Collaboration Job Segments: Education, MBA, Management Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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