Thursday, August 27, 2009

Cisco Nigeria Recruiting!

Cisco Nigeria: Wireless Solutions Architect

Cisco enables people to make powerful connections-whether in business, education, philanthropy, or creativity. Cisco hardware, software, and service offerings are used to create the Internet solutions that make networks possible-providing easy access to information anywhere, at any time.

Cisco seeks a Network Consulting Engineer to help customers maximize network availability and functionality to achieve their business goals. The NCE delivers the technologies, solutions and services customers need to expertly manage their networks. In this role, you will be “Cisco’s face to the customer,” working in a fast-paced, high-impact environment as a visible contributor delivering on our commtments.

The ideal candidate is a creative problem solver, comfortable with challenging the status quo and rapidly responding to escalated issues. With a seasoned mix of broad networking knowledge and specific area expertise, as well as excellent Customer Relationship Management (CRM) skills, you’re well positioned to become a trusted advisor capable of building solid, long-term relationships with customers.

Wireless Network Consulting Engineer to support Enterprise WLAN and/or Outdoor Wireless Mesh accounts in the Cisco Services Wireless Consulting Practice.

Responsible for the delivery of Wireless Planning, Design, Implementation & Optimization Services to Cisco’s major accounts. Performs architectural planning and design along with configuration and integration support. Also provides operational support for complex, wireless network deployments. Identify & document design/architecture best practices for global Cisco Services adoption.

EDUCATION: Typically requires BSEE/CS or equivalent plus 5-10 years experience in a network engineering or telecommunications support environment. MS strongly preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS:-In depth knowledge of Wireless technology
-RF Design, RF Survey/Engineering and RF troubleshooting skills
-IP Network Design skills
-Thorough understanding of WLAN security and network management
-Experience designing and deploying key WLAN applications including Secure Mobility, Voice over WLAN, Location Based Services, and Wireless Guest Access
-Expert level Inter-networking troubleshooting in a large scale network environment.
-Strong Technical Account management skills.
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

PREFERED SKILLS:
-CCIE
-CCIE-Wireless, CCNA-Wireless
-CWNA, CWSP, CWAP, CWNE
-CCNP, CCDP
-Project Management, leadership and mentoring skills.
-IP networking, LAN Switching, VoIP, etc.
-In-depth knowledge of network management, network availability, QOS & capacity planning.

Click here to apply online.

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Hewlett-Packard (HP) Recruiting!

Hewlett-Packard (HP): Graduate Program

Hewlett-Packard (HP) is the largest technology solutions provider in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and worldwide. The company’s offerings span from IT infrastructure, personal computing and access devices to global services and imaging and printing. Our customers are virtually everybody: consumers, small and medium sized companies, large corporations as well as Government institutions.

At HP we work across borders, and without limits. Global virtual teams share resources and pool their brainpower to solve business issues and meet personal goals. Each individual is valued for the unique skills, experiences and perspective he/she brings. That’s how ideas – and people – grow.

Now we are looking for the best talents to help us develop cutting edge technologies and grow in EMEA. We’ll invest in your intellectual ability, encourage early responsibility and support your ambition and progress. With our coaching, guidance and global reach, the future is yours to explore!

What do we offer?We don’t expect you to already have specific technical skills or professional experience. That’s exactly what we will provide you with through our Graduate Development Program. HP gives you the opportunity to transition from a brand new graduate to a professional in Sales and / or Marketing or Finance or Sales Support Administration.

We will help you achieve this by putting a comprehensive individual development plan in place to ensure a structured and blended learning experience with extensive on-the-job, in-class and virtual training opportunities. A mentor will be assigned to you to give you support along the way as well as regular feedback on your performance and development.

While applying for the Graduate Development Program you will be able to choose which area of professional development interests you most.

You can choose one of the following:
Graduate Development Program: Product Marketing Analyst / Category management trainee
You will be part of a team that is usually specialized in product, channel or industry marketing. You will be also involved in the planning of advertising and promotional campaigns as well as trade shows.

Graduate Development Program: Sales Analyst/Sales Support Administrator
As a Sales Analyst, you will support the team with market and industry research, compile and analyze sales reports and contribute to sales events. Through training and hands-on experience you will gain product knowledge as well as insight in the complex operational processes behind a global supply chain and sales process. Throughout your development to a sales professional, you have to option to become an expert in Storage, Software, IT Services or Server solutions.

Qualifications
What do we expect from you?
We’re looking for people who graduated from universities within the last 12 months or who will graduate within this academic year.

You can be a graduate in one of the following areas:
Business Studies / Marketing Management
Economics
Other Technical or Business Administration degrees
In addition, we are also looking for the following “extra qualifications”:
• Interpersonal skills: the ability to work well with people of all types and backgrounds
• Flexibility: a talent for adjusting quickly to rapid change
• Team Player: a reliable team member at work and beyond
• Analytical Abilities: an eye for detail, even in a general context
• Communication: an ability to communicate clearly and confidently in an international environment
• Commitment: the dedication to achieve your goals – and to continuous professional and personal development
• Personality: positive-thinking, with initiative and the ability to laugh – even at yourself

For more details and how to apply, visit HP website. Click on ‘Search Job in HP’. Enter the reference ‘job number’ 278026 and click search.

Click here and apply online.

Lufthansa Nigeria Recruiting!

Lufthansa Nigeria: Sales Representative

Lufthansa German Airlines is one of the world’s leading Airlines. As an international-operating aviation group, Lufthansa is active in five business fields: passenger Transportation, Logistics, MRO, Catering and IT Services. Lufthansa Nigeria is now seeking exceptional station professionals. We are recruiting for a key position which is available immediately as well as for our trainee program: Outside Sales Representative.

Outside Sales Representative (m/f) is responsible for reaching defined sales targets and maximising the revenue in the existing business segment. He/she is in charge of developing and steering customer portfolios through office-based and personal sales activities. He/she is also responsible for contract negotiations and completion of sales agreements.

Dependent on the assignment-focus the tasks include the following:

office-based/personal visits sales coverage of appointed customer
preparing contract negotiations for travel agencies and corporate clients
initiating, organising and carrying out sales promotion activities based on continuous monitoring and evaluation of customer portfolio
increasing business with existing accounts by capitalising on and building strong relationships
documentation of sales calls and subsequent feedback to Sales Support
constantly informing customer portfolio about new products and product improvements
traveling on behalf of Lufthansa
participation in projects and tasks beyond own job responsibilities
Your profile

independent, analytical and structured mindset and approach to work
excellent negotiation and sales skills
good presentation and negotiation skills
creativity
organizational skills
team player, good communication and social skills
discretion
confident manner and well groomed appearance
ability to work under pressure and Assertiveness
excellent service skills
readiness to work irregular hours
poss. Psychological Aptitude TestTechnical Competencies:
A-level standard/High School Diploma or similar
knowledge of the local travel market and the local economy
excellent command of English written and spoken; native according to country; German desirable
excellent knowledge of MS-Office Products, Internet
knowledge of CRS is of advantage
valid driving licenseEnvironmental influences or other encumbrances:
intensive travel
weather factors on customer visits
irregular hours of work
How to Apply

For further information and online application are available, please click the link below. Select Jobs > Jobs Offered > Africa.

Please refrain from applying via email or handing in application documents-only online applications will be accepted.

Click here to apply online

Meridian Technologies Recruiting!

Meridian Technologies: Oracle Trainers

Meridian Technologies Ltd is a mega IT Training and Education Company representing Aptech Computer Education in Lagos. It is an authorized Oracle University partner, a Cisco Networking Academy, Microsoft partner, CompTIA member and has authorized Prometric and Vue Testing Centres. Meridian Technologies has been a pioneer in delivering training on Oracle technologies and has been training students on the following Oracle courses:

1. Oracle E-Business Suite 11i Financials Certified Professional Consultant
2. Oracle 11g Database Administrator Certified Professional
3. Oracle 10g Database Administrator Certified Professional
4. Oracle Enterprise Linux Administrator Certified Professional
It seeks qualified candidates for key positions for Oracle University courses :
Trainers

Computer Science / Accounting Graduates with NYSC discharged certificate and OCP certification in the following Oracle technologies should apply:

i) Oracle E-Business Suite 11i Financials :
( Working professionals who can take Weekend classes are welcome )

Candidate should be experienced on Oracle 11i Financials modules and should have very good exposure and experience with Oracle 11i Financials with strong background in accounting. This position requires taking lectures of senior professionals which requires strong experience & confidence in 11i E-Business Suite financials modules.

The candidate should have good knowledge of the following modules :
a) Linux Fundamentals – An Overview
b) 11i e Business Suite Essentials for Implementers
c) 11i Financial Applications Overview
d) 11i General Ledger Management Fundamentals
e) 11i Payables and/or Receivables Fundamentals


The candidate should also hold certifications in 11i e Business Suite Fundamentals (IZO-200), 11i General Ledger Management Fundamentals (IZO-211) and 11i Payables and/or Receivables Fundamentals (IZO-212 and/or IZO-213)

ii) Oracle Database 11g : The candidate should be a qualified OCP in Oracle Database 11g. Candidates who are OCP in Database 10g and upgrading on Database 11g shortly may also apply.

iii) Cisco Certified Networking Professionals : The candidate should be a qualified CCNP and should have experience of handling CCNP classes in well reputed institute.

Experience in Linux environment and 1 – 3 years of IT training experience will be an advantage. Candidates must be dynamic, technically oriented, possess excellent communication skills and be willing to work on weekends.

Interested candidates should apply with their CV and passport photograph to oracle@meridian-nigeria.com
Deadline is 31st August 2009.

Friday, August 14, 2009

British Council Recruiting!

British Council: Project Manager, Lagos

The British Council connects people worldwide with learning opportunities and creative ideas from the UK and builds lasting relationships between the UK and other countries. The British council is recruting for a Project Manager (Arts Projects) in Lagos. The aims of the job are:

To contribute to the achievement of British Council objectives through the planning, management, delivery and evaluation of country, regional and global products and services
To lead and manage arts and other projects of global, region and local products and services concerned with Connected Africa .
To contribute to the the development of BC Nigeria as an innvoative and high performing country operation.
To model the values and principles of an integrated operation and to ensure that we are aligned with the BC regional and global priorities.
To actively engage with and support regional developments.

Duties And Responsibilities
To deliver core products and servces that enhance the scale and impact of our work in this area.
To manage a portfolio of country, regional and global products as defined in the Regional and Country delivery plans in sectors of the British Council programme.
To ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of all products including the compilation of Scorecard data and other evaluation tools required by corporate standards of external clients.
To work across teams and with outreach staff to ensure maximum impact for activity.
To develop new approaches to engagements using web and other broadcast channels.
To apply for this post, you will need to read through the Specification for applicants, and complete the application form.

Please note, no CV applications will be processed, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Deadline is 27 August 2009.

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Guinness Nigeria Recruiting!

Guinness: Procurement Category Manager

As Guinness Nigeria undertakes the journey towards D2011, the Procurement Function within Guinness is clearly recognised as being a key enabler for our Company. To successfully deliver the requisite step-change level of Functional performance expected by the wider business, Procurement now requires significant up-skilling using best local (both internal and externally-recruited) talent and expertise, with a targeted-objective to be benchmarked on a par with peers across Diageo Europe/North America within the next two years (currently ranked best in Africa Region).

Guiness Nigeria is recruiting for a Procurement Category Manager.
Leadership Responsibilities:


Create, develop and recommend strategic options, across geographical and business cultural boundaries, and working with dispersed teams (both Nigeria and London-based) to finalise, agree, and implement category strategies.
Brilliant execution of the Category Management and Supplier Performance Management process using the LOOP, leading and securing stakeholder approvals at GATE meetings using presentations of a very high standard and capable of withstanding considerable scrutiny from senior Exec-level stakeholders to make very important decisions regarding the routes our business will take to create value and achieve our Mission.
Purpose of Role:

Responsible for the development of stretching category strategies that clearly deliver our Procurement Functional Value agenda of Assure, Protect and Create for all areas of the business.
To embed E-procurement in Guinness Nigeria.
Responsible for coaching and development of Supplier Performance managers to achieve required supplier capability to achieve D2011 objectives.
There will be occasional requirements for national, regional-hub (Cameroun/Ghana) and international (UK) travel.

Accountabilities:
This role will closely support the Portfolio Managers and Head of Procurement in driving the Procurement Function to Destination 2011, acting as a key member of the team by leading the team’s robust application of key category management tools such as the LOOP, supply chain analysis and business needs analysis.
Implementation of HoP-designated key projects through effective project management, utilising appropriate e-procurement tools to maximise speed, efficiency and drive of benefits e.g. e-RFI’s e-RFP’s, e-auctions, spend analysis.

Qualifications and Experience:
ESSENTIAL

University Degree in any commercially biased-discipline, with proven relevant 7+ years post-qualification – including some quality procurement-functional experience within a forward thinking, fast-paced and value-adding blue-chip FMCG environment.
Professional procurement qualification desirable (CIPS/ISM/MBA), and capable of rapidly developing full understanding of world-class Procurement systems and practices, including all Diageo Category Management processes and associated tools.
Strong IT skills base, including intermediate proficiency in Office applications.

DESIRABLE
Previous experience of working within or closely with an FMCG Procurement Function (prior SAP experience an advantage) for an extended period.
Strong communication skills evident in the ability to work in a team environment and build great relationships with stakeholders, suppliers and end users.
Please note the following: Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.

Deadline is 20th August 2009.
To apply online click on the link below. Click on ‘Search & Apply’; Select ‘Search Openings’ and enter the reference number 20334BR in the keyword field.

Click here to apply online

Monday, August 3, 2009

Veda Nigeria Recruiting!

Veda Nigeria: Sales / Marketing Executives
Veda Technology Limited is an indigenous computer manufacturing company, that prides itself in manufacturing and assembling quality and affordable computers with exciting designs and top of the range, user-friendly features.

The founders understood the demand for premium personal computers by a new breed of consumers who need a platform tailor-made for their needs and interests. VEDA sees this growth and strives to enhance the quality of computing with its platforms.

Veda is now recruting for Sales & Marketing Executives.

Key Responsibilities:
To take responsibility for specific marketing campaigns and projects within the department and to assist with the implementation of the departments, policy, strategies and campaigns.

Job Description

To create, manage and maintain positive relationships with new or existing clients and channel partners.
To assist with the implementation and achievement of the Company’s marketing strategy with specific objectives and targets as agreed.
Maintain liaison with external and internal sales partners.
Assisting in commissioning and delivery of marketing material.”
Skills/Experience Required

Negotiation skills
Leadership Skills
B.sc Degree
2-3 years Work experience
In order to apply, please send your CV to cv@vedatechnology.com

Shell Recruiting!

Jobs at Shell Nigeria: Speech writers
Shell companies have been exploring for and producing hydrocarbons for over a century. Today, Exploration and Production (EP) employs some 17,000 people worldwide and has interests in ventures in 36 different countries.
SNEPCO is currently looking to recruit two Speech Writers in our Lagos office.

Responsibilities
Job Purpose:
To help Shell Nigeria leaders develop and tell a compelling company story to a broad and global audience, and help them ensure widespread understanding of Shell’s strategy, strengths and objectives, internally and externally. Also, to assist other communicators in Shell to tell stories from a Group perspective as well as contribute to maintaining worldwide consistency in Shell messaging

Principal Accountabilities:
Research, write, edit and publicise speeches and talking points for senior leadership· Provide visual support material if appropriate·
Develop and maintain a global network of Shell resource personnel
Work with speakers, experts and Investor Relations in researching and drafting speeches·
Work with web team and Media Relations in publishing final versions of speeches· Crafting and editing of staff messages and notifications as well as content for internal and external channels (print and web)·
Assisting in editorial style for all written communications·
Editing internal and external publications such as Shell World Nigeria, company reports, content for calendars and diaries·
Managing appropriate contracts (printing of calendars, diaries, greeting cards etc.)

Requirements:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Social Sciences or related field·
8-10 years proven experience in speechwriting for senior leaders·
Excellent oral and written communication skills (detail-oriented)·
Good word-processing, internet, powerpoint skills are essential·
Mastery of the English language·
Ability to multi-task ·
High degree of enthusiasm and interest, as well as flexibility, creativity and goal-oriented

Deadline is 21 August 2009

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Oando Recruiting!(2)

Oando Plc, the leading integrated energy solutions provider with investments spanning the entire energy value chain. Through innovative management, consistent value creation and an enabling environment, Oando has evolved from a traditional downstream company to an integrated energy solutions provider.

Oando is seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the position of Service Delivery & Project Manager within the group.
Job Reference: SDPM-1

Overall purpose of job:
Coordinate the delivery of services from the associated technical and service control teams, ensuring a cohesive high quality service is delivered to the end client. Ensure that the SLA/OLA is met or exceeded and that the required service reports are produced and are suitable for to present the client. Use these report to demonstrably reduce cost and improve service level. Manage all IT Projects and coordinate the IT department’s role in entity project requiring IT input.

Responsibilities
Strategy
* To be the prime contact in IT and accountable for all aspect service of delivery
* Develop and constantly review service level Agreements
* Developing customer satisfaction
* Proactively look for areas of innovation ensuring a culture of continuous service improvement and the best practice is achieved
* Ensure services are provided n a cost justifiable manner

Operational
* Incident, problem and change management
* Documenting and publishing the service catalogue
* Leading services and service level negotiations with end users
* Documenting and publishing service level agreements
* Responsible for all underpinning contracts with other department or third parties
* Produces Departmental training plan
* Reviews service reports internally in IT technical support with end users
* Produces service reports
* Planning of delivery modified services and existing service deployment through the use of project management methodology
* Work with Technical support team to ensure skills portfolio exists to support services
* Monitor performance and quality service delivery
* Operational support process compliance
* Responsible for overseeing the creation, adjustment, and/or shutdown of services

IT Projects
* Create and maintain an IT project plan that communicate tasks, milestones, dates, status and resource allocation
* Planning project stages and assessing the business implications for each one
* Putting together and coordinating the work of the project team
* Monitoring progress and making sire costs, timescales and quality standards meet agreed targets
* Adjusting plans to cater for unforeseen circumstances
* Keeping senior Managers and clients up to date with progress
* Signing off and evaluating completed tasks

Key Performance Indicators
o Percentage of services delivered within negotiated SLA requirements
o No of identified service improvements opportunities within the financial year
o No of identified cost improvements opportunities within the financial year
o Percentage reduction in service failure within the financial year
o Percentage increase in project delivery success within the financial year
o Percentage deviation of forecasted versus actual cost of IT services within the financial year
o Percentage of IT Projects meetings agreed timelines and cost
o Percentage of deviation of forecasted versus actual cost of IT projects
o Percentage deviation of forecasted versus actual

Person Specification:
* 1st degree in computer science, computer engineering or related areas {2:2 min}
* 6-8 years in cognate work experience, two of which must have been at a senior level in a reputable organisation/institution
* ITIL foundation certification
* ITIL masters certification an added

Required Competences:
* Oil & Gas industry dynamics
* A very good knowledge of ITIL processes
* Project management
* Product knowledge
* Team leadership and management
* Customer focus/service orientation
* Oral and written communication
* Relationship management

Oando Recruiting!(1)

Oando: Corporate Communications MgrOando Plc, the leading integrated energy solutions provider with investments spanning the entire energy value chain. Through innovative management, consistent value creation and an enabling environment, Oando has evolved from a traditional downstream company to an integrated energy solutions provider.
Oando is seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the position of Corporate Communications Manager within the group.
Job Reference: CCM-2Overall purpose of JobResponsible for the planning and execution for specific corporate, product and service brand management efforts, image and reputation management programmes. Ensures adequate levels of awareness of the Oando brand, and the value proposition of the various products and services provide by each company within the Group.
Person Specifications:o 1st degree in the Humanities, social sciences, Administrator or related areas {2:2 min}o 6-8 years experience [corporate/External Affairs, Media and/or Advertising], two of which must have been at a senior level within a reputable organisation
Required Competencies:
+ Excellent oral & written communication skills+ Corporate communications strategy development and execution+ Knowledgeable about the best practices in strategic institutional branding+ Good media relations skills+ Leadership/supervisory, interpersonal relations and team playing+ Effective presentation skills
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their job curriculum vitae to jobs@oandoplc.com, quoting the reference as the email subject.
Closing date for both applications is August 11, 2009. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.