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Business Leader- Business Development

Company : MasterCard

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

The job holder will carry out responsibilities detailed below in the assigned location within West Africa markets

• Develop sales pipeline leveraging all available resources in coordination with the product development and account management teams
• Work with Customer Account Managers and Country Managers to identify opportunities to sell new products to existing customers
• Participate in high-level, interactive conversations with key decision makers around new or emerging product opportunities
• Analyze customers’ existing business through profitability modeling, financial forecasting and competitive analysis and recommend opportunities for additional revenue
• Develop long-term growth strategies to optimize mutual profitability across debit and credit business lines
• Work with virtual team of MC subject matter experts to strategically articulate value propositions to close new business opportunities
• Develop financial modeling and business cases for identified opportunities
• Execute and manage the customer contract agreement process, ensuring global linkage of resources and information sharing
• Be the responsible “face of MasterCard” to the prospect/customer through high level interactions with key stakeholders such as senior bank executives, country regulatory contacts, representatives of marketing and card vendors as well as third party processing companies.

Major Accountabilities:

This individual is the 'Go To' person for Business Development across the assigned location within West Africa ensuring alignment between the location’s 'go-to-market' approaches and the overall MEA Business Development strategy, taking into account the region's longer term strategic initiatives.
Establish new partner / vendor/ enabler / joint venture integration with capabilities to sustain MasterCard’s competitive advantage and tracking performance against key objectives. This individual will have responsibility for establishing and maintaining strong business relationships with Issuers, vendors, the banking industry and the regulators across the assigned location.
Fundamental to accelerating the development of the business in the allocated location, is a backbone of strong issuance strategy in partnership with key Banks. The individual will be responsible for developing a dedicated Issuance plan and strategy across the assigned location.
In addition, the successful candidate must have a sound knowledge of the payments industry P&L and how to maximize revenue through an effective issuance strategy.
The individual will support in the development of the allocated location’s Interchange strategies, in collaboration with all regional cross functional teams. The successful candidate will be required to support in the assigned location’s Regulatory dialogue and support Country Management, on all matters relating to national and regional interests.

Key Competencies sought:
• Business Acumen
• Knowledge leadership
• Finance and planning
• Solution drive
• Results orientation
• Strong Analytical ability
Professional Qualities:
• Leadership
• Influence; assertiveness; initiative
• Autonomy; independence; accountable and responsibly
• Quantitative, qualitative and analytical insight
• Commitment; passion and energy
Experience Required:
• Bachelor’s degree required, MBA preferred.
• 10+ years experience in the financial services and payments business
• Deep business development and marketing experience
• Strong project management, problem solving, analytical and organizational experience
• Experience in merchant acquiring, retailing and / or corporate transactional banking will be advantageous
• Demonstrated experience in managing multiple stakeholders in a multicultural environment across multiple geographic locations
• Excellent writing and presentation skills, extensive experience in communicating in international environment at senior management level
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Organization and time management skills; ability to multi-task
• Exceptional business judgment and strategic planning skills
• Business Case development, including financial analytics
• Budget preparation and management
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Solid solution development skills and effective working both independently and in a team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills
• Strong client management skills
• Strong teamwork skills

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SME Sales Manager

Department: Enterprise Solutions

Location:  Lagos

Job Description:  Liaise continuously with internal and external stakeholders (marketing, business development, product team, technical team, corporate clients, etc) to ensure hitch-free operations.
Conduct competitive research, to find out competitors’ strategy for implementing corporate sales within the region.
Ensure effective management and delivery of corporate/SME customers’ bills within the region.
Interface with operations for prompt service delivery to Corporate/SME customers within the region.
Conduct competitive research, to find out competitors’ strategy for implementing SME sales within the region.
Identify new markets, business within the region and act as liaison between MTNN and the SME customer.
Develop relationship: Develop and build strategic relationships with intent to acquire clients within the SME market in the region
Monitor & Maintain Relationship: Relate with key persons within organization as identified by the Business Solutions consultant and review/update client power maps. Monitor/attend client events in order to maintain excellent partnership-relationships with customers, based on trust and an in-depth understanding of the customer’s business.
Evaluate relationship: Assess outcomes of relationship against objectives defined in Client Plan and review relationship strategy defined in Develop Relationship. Determine actions to take.
Monitor Market: Monitor, analyze and report market trends in the region
Implement strategy: Operationalize and implement the national strategy within the regional environment. Assist in developing segment-specific value propositions and differentiated SME customer care. Optimize sales and penetration into key SME accounts within the region.
Obtain invitation to bid/quote: Follow up on fulfillment of the sales process – from lead generation to bill delivery by receipt of tender documents, identification and assembly of key personnel to prepare for bid/tender. Indicate interest in tender.
Oversee bid preparation: Analyze and evaluate tender document and ensure tender guidelines are adhered to. Also attend pre-bid meetings/site visits and work with Legal Services to ensure that all legal obligations are within Company capability and meet the regulatory requirements. Oversee the preparation and presentation of all sales and contractual documentation of the customer to the MTN standards.
Negotiate & evaluate contract: Obtain notification of successful bid/quote and review bid/quote to confirm resource requirement. Work with legal representative to negotiate and evaluate contract terms in addition to obtaining customer order or confirmation of award of contract.
Initiate & track supply/delivery: Communicate the contract award to all relevant parties. Liaise with project lead to initiate project planning and obtain progress updates on project delivery from Project Management (for projects) or on procurement and delivery from Logistics Management (for product sales). Manage ongoing communication with client.
Reports: Prepare monthly report of Sector and team performance
Targets/SLA’s: Ensure that regional targets and service levels are achieved
Bill Management: Ensure effective management and delivery of SME customers’ bills within the sector
Analyse the relevant industry continously to identify new prospects or opportunities for the SME sales department in the region.
Job Conditions: Standard MTNN working conditions. Occasional local travel as required.
Reporting To:  Senior Manager, SME Sales
Required Skills: First degree in Marketing or any other related discipline
Masters degree in Sales or Marketing
8 years work experience of which:
4 years within the sales function of an FCMG environment
Experience in a supervisory role
Telecoms and business management experience will be an added advantage.
Employment Status :  Permanent

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Media Planning Manager

Department: Marketing and Strategy

Location:  Lagos

Job Description:  Research and implement industry best practices with regard to Communication via Mass Media
Promote and ensure the buy-in of the various functions in MTNN on Media related issues
Lead cross-functional initiatives to proactively ensure smooth implementation of all Media managements needs
Provide Support in Brand (& sub brands ) ArchitectureActively guide and influence the development of brand communication plans
Contribute to Brand Communication development
Oversee and coordinate Media strategy/implementation plans
Ensure plan integrity is maintained during implementation and ensure corporate negotiations are met
Manage monthly media expenditure control
Continuously review brand – media buying performance
Monitor campaign effectiveness via post campaign research to measure achievement of compliance and set objectives
Manage the Master brand and Market segments’ Media budget
Effect Media negotiations (often with Media agency)
Build and manage relationships with appointed Media Agencies
Monitor Market and media trends and identify strategic (new / impactful) media opportunities, as appropriate
Interface with the Media Monitoring agency
Monitor the invoicing and payment processes to ensure hitch-free campaigns and prompt agency payments
Provide the company/segments media overview
Input into Media budgets forecasts for Master brand, Consumer and Business Market segments
Control and manage the Media budgets of Consumer/ Business market segments and Master brand activities
Manage cross functional relationships
Develop organization-wide interpersonal skills and contacts
Develop MTNN Market research and strengthen its strategic partnership with Marketing team leaders, relevant Industry bodies and Media owners
Coordinate tactical media placements for all MTN N mass awareness campaigns
Job Conditions: Normal MTN working conditions. Frequent travels. Extended Working Hours.
Reporting To:  Senior Manager, Masterbrand
Required Skills: A first degree in any of the Social Science disciplines.
Masters in Business Administration.
8 years marketing experience on either the client or the agency’s side, which includes:
3 years as a Media specialist with full operational knowledge of Media Planning and Administrative software/ tools.
Brand management, project management.
Budget and people management.
Employment Status :  Permanent
Qualification:  other

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Event & Sponsorship Specicalist(MTN)

Company: MTN Nigeria
Department : Marketing and Strategy
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.

Reporting To:  Sponsorships & Events Manager

Required Skills: 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.
Employment Status :  Permanent
Qualification:  other

Supplier Relationship Management Officer(MTN)

Company: MTN Nigeria
Department: Finance
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. Will require a lot of local travel.
Reporting To:  Senior SRM Officer
Required Skills: 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
Employment Status :  Permanent
Qualification:  other

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GENERAL MANAGER – NIGERIA

Requisition #:	R933156		Location:	NIGERIA.LAGOS.LAGOS
Job Title:	General Manager		Region:	EMEA
Area of Interest:	Sales		Level of Experience:	Experienced - Manager
Flexible Work Option:	Yes
Job Description:	GENERAL MANAGER – NIGERIA

Interface Manager

Job Ref:	8913BR
Employer:	AMEC
Country:	Nigeria
City:	Lagos
Address:
Post Date:	07/12/2012

Purpose / Role • Review of MIPS contract requirements vs AMEC existing procedures and development of project procedures to cover project interface management • To develop and implement Interface management approach consistent across the Contract and Projects Key aims and objectives • To develop interface requirements with project subcontractors and vendors • Assist with review of various other contract management procedures • Develop project specific Interface Management Plan and Procedures for the management of all interfaces• Prime responsibilities and duties • Promote risk awareness culture • Maintain and promote a safe working environment and demonstrate correct HSE behaviours and leadership • Prepare project reports as required • Mentor and coach Nigerian engineers as required • Interface with sub-contractors • Prepare interface responsibility matrix • Prepare action plans as required • Arrange and Chair interface meetings • Coordinate Technical Query datasheets distribution • Expedite interface responses • Manage, monitor and maintain an interface database • Liaise with the engineering team to ensure that all external interfaces have been identified • Monitor schedule and deliverable dates to ensure data handover dates are realistic and are met. Allied occasional duties • Key internal interfaces • Project Management team • Engineering Team • Procurement • Sub-contracts • Fabrication and Construction sites Key external interfaces • Interface with client cost and planning personnel • Client Project Engineers Core competencies • Engineering technical background • Wide experience of design and construction issues EEOStatement  AMEC is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment. BoilerPlateText AMEC is a focused supplier of consultancy, engineering and project management services to its customers in the world's oil and gas, minerals and metals, clean energy, environment and infrastructure markets. With annual revenues of some £3.3 billion, AMEC designs, delivers and maintains strategic and complex assets and employs over 27,000 people in around 40 countries worldwide. See NA. Removal Date 31-Jan-2013 Apply

Junior Infrastructure Officer

in Lagos



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Industry  ICT / Telecommunications
Specialization  Information Technology and Administration & Office Support


Minimum Qualification
Degree
Required Experience
3 - 5 years
Application Deadline
2 months from now

A well established IT Company, is a Managed IT solutions provider offering mission-critical cloud services, managed application services, & enterprise solutions. Based in Lagos, Nigeria, we are focused on providing organisations with the most efficient and reliable IT solutions whilst maximising the return on their IT investment.

Responsibilities:
Virtualization of the Server estate
Good knowledge of installation and management of Citrix XenApp 6.5, SQL 2008, Microsoft System Centre 2012, CRM, Exchange, Active Directory, VDI, VMware, SANs and network integration
Coverage of telephony (including VoIP), data centre operations and network infrastructure design
Define architectural solutions and produce design documents for key projects and programmes to develop and implement solutions which conform to agreed designs and meet business needs
Upgrades and migrations to Windows 7 and Office 2010

Experience and Qualifications:
A Bachelor or Master Degree in Computer Science or related areas.
2+ years experience within the IT industry, preferrably with more than 3 years of hands-on experience
Experience of Virtualisation VMWare, Citrix or Hyper-V (certifications) and cloud based technology a distinct advantage as would be any Microsoft accreditations MCP, MCSE, MCITP, VCP, etc.
Good breadth of knowledge of the Microsoft enterprise product set, networks, systems management, IT security, firewalls, storage, web and application hosting and virtualisation
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills


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Manager, 3G Planning

Airtel Nigeria - Lagos (Nigeria)

Job Description

Job Purpose

This is a vital position to support network unit to do planning and providing technical solutions for improving network coverage.  This person will be interacting with the Partners’ teams’ very extensively. Competition bench marking and correct RF planning for new site’s rollout and expansion are the key attributes of this position.

Key Responsibilities

3G network Design and Planning
Design and plan network coverage to meet business requirements – better or at par with competition
3G Carrier Strategy and Parameter Audit
Optimization
Monthly and Quarterly 3G parameter audit
Capacity monitoring and Expansion:
Regular monitoring of network utilization and planning for capacity  expansion as per AOP guidelines
Driving to improve utilization of sites by field visits and analysis
Regulatory Compliance
Sound knowledge of local regulatory requirements regarding frequency spectrum use, etc.
Good Technical Knowledge
Must know in-depth knowledge of RF/3G attributes for planning and  optimization.
2G, 3G and 4G technologies
Desired Skills & Experience
Bachelor of Engineering Degree
Minimum 8 years relevant experience in planning of transmission networks domain
Sound knowledge of RF Planning & Optimization of 2G and 3G Mobile Network
Analytical and Presentation skills

Behavioural Characteristics

Entrepreneurial disposition in decision making and managing resources
Logical decision making abilities
Flexible and dedicated
Ability to innovate and deliver value to business
Ability to manage an outsourcing partner to effectively deliver on SLAs
Ability to motivate and lead both internal and external partners
Impeccable integrity and character
Go-getter

Company Description
Airtel Nigeria (Airtel Networks Limited), a leading mobile telecommunication services provider in Nigeria and a member of Airtel Africa Group, is committed to providing innovative, exciting, affordable and quality mobile services to Nigerians, giving them the freedom to communicate, rise above their daily challenges and drive economic and social development. The company made history on August 5, 2001 by becoming the first telecoms operator to launch commercial GSM services in Nigeria and has scored a series of many "firsts" in the highly competitive Nigerian telecommunications market including the first to introduce toll-free 24-hour customer care; first to launch service in all the six geo-political zones in the country; first to introduce affordable recharge denominations; first to introduce monthly free SMS and first to introduce monthly airtime bonus.
A truly innovative company, Airtel has showed resilience, charting new paths in meeting the demands and needs of its esteemed stakeholders and enhancing distribution as well as providing affordable services to empower more nigerians.
In Nigeria, Airtel is working tirelessly to live up to an ambitious vision of being the most loved brand in the daily lives of Nigerians as it offers a superior brand experience and a portfolio of innovative products & services ranging from exciting voice solutions to inventive data packages and mobile broadband.

Additional Information
Posted:December 12, 2012Type: Full-time Experience: Mid-Senior level Functions: Engineering  Industries: Telecommunications

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Motion Graphic Artist

In Lagos


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Industry ICT / Telecommunications
Specialization Information Technology and Media/Journalism
Company Name HiBand Wireless Limited

Minimum Qualification
 Degree
Required Experience
1 - 3 years
Application Deadline
2 months from now

HiBand Wireless Limited is a 21st century company, driven to provide our valued customers with current and future IT based solutions in digital television, video conferencing, IP-based surveillance services, internet related and private network needs, these services extend to all government departmental offices, medium and large enterprises and private individuals. We are looking for talented and experienced individuals to fill this position.

Responsibilities:

•Prepare design plan, concept and layout for motion graphic project.
•Design and create enticing motion graphics for video deliverable (corporate videos, eLearning, websites, marketing demos, etc.)
•Create and deliver motion graphics in various media including web, mobile, etc.
•Work with art and creative teams to understand project scope and objectives.
•Assist in selecting audio, video, colors, animation, etc for graphic design.
•Work with editors, producers and other designers to resolve technical and/or design issues.
•Edit raw video footage and add effects/elements to enhance motion graphics.
•Research and analyze best design techniques and solutions to create motion graphics.
•Assist in designing and creating storyboards.
•Participate in brainstorming session to share new design perspectives and ideas.
•Maintain and follow best practices for versioning control, naming convention and organization of graphic files.
•Maintain up-to-date knowledge about latest graphic design techniques.
•Ensure compliance with company guidelines, deadlines and design standards.

Qualifications and Requirements:
•Minimum of OND/HND/B.Sc. in related fields.
•At least 1 – 3 years’ experience in a similar role
•Ability to work long hours and under pressure.
•Must be able to deliver under tight time budgets.
•Must not be above 30 years

Method of Application:
Interested applicants should forward their applications with comprehensive CV.

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Market Developer

Industry ICT / Telecommunications
Specialization Sales/Business Development
Minimum Qualification
 OND
Required Experience
1 - 3 years
Application Deadline
2 months from now

A major distributor for major telecom networks including MTN, Globacom, Starcomms, Zain, Multilinks.

Responsibilities:

•Promote Company's range of products
•Plan and carry out direct marketing of company products and services.
•Responds to sales inquiries and concerns by phone, electronically or in person
•Develop and enhance portfolio of accounts through relationship management of Key contacts within customers’ organization
•Demonstrate a strategic selling approach by identifying key decision makers for various product areas, while successfully positioning and communicating a value proposition.
•In close collaboration with the solution team, plan and execute market development events that have high impact in terms of enrollments and cost. Travel to and lead events as necessary.


Qualifications and Requirements:
•Minimum of OND in any discipline
•Minimum of 2 years experience
•Be fluent in English
•Have high integrity
•Be very presentable
•Have very good communication skill and be bold.

Sales Representative

Industry    ICT / Telecommunications

Specialization   Sales/Business Development

Minimum Qualification   OND

Required Experience  1 - 3 years

Application Deadline

2 months from now

A major distributor for major telecom networks including MTN, Globacom, Starcomms, Zain, Multilinks.

Responsibilities:

• Manage client relationship through all phases of the sales cycle
• Provide a consultative solutions sales process to prospects
• Produce written proposals within 24-48hrs of qualified sales enquiries
• Conducts one-on-one and group sales presentations
• Provide account management to an existing territory
• Contact potential clients, and work to sell them products and services offered by their company.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Minimum of OND in Marketing or any field
• 0-2 years experience
• A professional appearance and the social skill necessary to deal with a range of clients along with self confidence
• Must have good Communication and Presentation skills

 

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PACT NIGERIA LATEST VACANCIES

Pact Nigeria, located in Abuja, is the Nigerian Country office of Pact, which is an independent International non-profit Organization headquartered in Washington, DC, USA. Pact's vision is "a world where those who are poor and marginalized exercise their voice, build their own solutions, and take ownership over their future", Its mission is to "enable systemic solutions that allow those who are poor and marginalized to earn a dignified living, be healthy, and take part in the benefits that nature provides, Pact accomplishes this by strengthening local capacity, forging effective governance systems, and transforming markets into a force for development. "

JOB TITLE: CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAM OFFICER DESCRIPTION Pact Nigeria seeks for a highly experienced and qualified candidate to fill the above mentioned position within the shortest possible time. The position is part of Pact Nigeria's team on the USAID Nigeria's funded Leadership, Empowerment, Advocacy & Development (LEAD) local governance project, which Pact is implementing in Bauchi as part of a consortium led by RTL. The LEAD project focuses on strengthening the capacity of local governments and local organizations (CSOs) by promoting government council effectiveness, strengthening management capacity of service departments, and building a dialogue with state-level actors about legislative changes that provide more citizen access to information and local decision making for-improved service delivery, Pact is responsible for the increased capacity of local organizations (CSOs), which is objective 3 of LEAD project The Capacity Building Officer will work closely with a team of technical" staff On the program in Bauchi, Pact trainers in both Abuja, Sokoto as well as operations staff in Abuja to organize, design and implement trainings and mentoring on behalf of the project.

RESPONSIBILITIES The Capacity Building Officer will be responsible for ensuring the day to day implementation of capacity development interventions that will take place under the design of the program and within the proposed main frame. The job holder will support partner organizations in the development of their own capacity development interventions including training by ensuring quality control and providing training of trainers support. The job holder will be involved in the capacity assessment of partner organization, develop and implement capacity development plan including training interventions in relevant technical areas such as networking, budget advocacy, communications, strategic, planning, program management and fundraising. The Officer reports to the Pact/LEAD Bauchi Senior Civil Society Specialist.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BA in Education, Sociology, Law, Development, Business/Public Administration or another related field Minimum of 4 years of experience in capacity development of CSOs and/or government Extensive knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Proficiency in developing and managing a budget; experience in developing strategic plans, work plans, fundraising plans: knowledge of sound financial, human resources, and administrative policy and procedure Experience in facilitation and training

TO APPLY Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resume/CV and cover letter on their suitability to pactnigeriainfo@pactworld.org. The deadline for submission is close of business on Tuesday, December 4, 2012. All CV's/resume/applications MUST be in either word format or PDF. Applicants must indicate the position applying for on the subject of the mail. Note that short-listed candidates will be contacted. Salary will be based on experience DUE DATE: December 4, 2012.