Job Title: Personal Assistant to Director

lapo Microfinance Bank Ltd desires to engage the services of bright and highly motivated individuals for the position of Personal Assistant/Secretary for Directors.
lapo offers:
1. Excellent benefits, including employer paid leave, health, insurance and other ancillary benefits.
2. Opportunity for capacity development.
3. Our headquarters is located in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
General Requirements
 The ideal candidate must possess either a B.Sc or HND from a reputable institution
 Candidates are required to be between the ages 25 to 30 years old as at the date of application
 Maximum of 3 years work experience, fresh graduate are also eligible
 A post graduate degree and/or relevant professional qualification will be an added advantage
 Ability to use IT tools such MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc

Method of Application
All applications are required to be sent to laporecruitment2015@gmail.com with the position and preferred Location applied for as subject on or before the 8th May 2015

Location: Successful Candidates for the position would be based in Benin City and Lagos

JOB TITLE: Personal Assistant/Secretary
DEPARTMENT: Corporate Services
JOB OBJECTIVE/SUMMARY:
To provide an efficient and responsive administrative, organizational, and logistical service to the Director helping him to manage and prioritize his time. Candidate would be responsible for providing full secretarial assistance to the Director to ensure a high level of service is maintained.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Manage and maintain the Director’s diary and email account.
2. Filter emails, highlight urgent correspondence and print attachments.
3. Organise inbound emails into the appropriate folders and any relevant information to be copied into the correct file on the hard drive.
4. Respond to emails as much as possible, dealing with appointments of the direcror. Bio or photos etc.
5. Ensure busy diary commitments, papers and travel arrangements are managed effectively including producing a daily folder with diary, necessary papers etc. and troubleshooting problems.
6. Conduct weekly diary meetings with the Director to discuss upcoming engagements, invitations and other requests.
7. Schedule on behalf of the Director meetings between him and his direct reports and the committees and groups to which he is a member.
8. Coordinate travel and accommodation requirements in connection with others and ensure
9. Arrangements in place for the Director match his requirements.
10. Filter general information, queries, phone calls and invitations to the Director by redirecting or taking forward such contact as appropriate.
11. Ensure the Director is fully briefed on, or prepared for, any engagements he is involved in. Keep and maintain an accurate record of papers and electronic correspondence on behalf of the Director.
12. Prepare correspondence on behalf of the Director, including the drafting of general replies.
13. Minutes of general meetings as required and complete research on behalf of the Director.
14. Keep and retrieve files.
15. Ensure guests meeting with the Director are well taken care of.
16. Provide a service that is in line with the Director’s work habits and preferences.
17. Other duties as may be assigned periodically
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
i. Turn-around time on tasks
ii. Degree of error on job outputs
iii. Customer satisfaction rating
iv. Proper management of the schedules of the Director
v. Degree of error in reports generated
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education: Minimum of B.Sc/HND in Business, Social Science or other related disciplines.
Experience: At least 3 years experience in relevant area
KNOWLEDGE
Good knowledge of administration SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
1. A good deal of common sense, etiquette and an ability to think on one’s feet
2. Ideally educated to degree level (A’ level education considered)
3. Shorthand and excellent typing skills, speed and accuracy essential
4. Good computer literacy (MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint)
5. Excellent organizational skills
6. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
7. Professional telephone manner
8. Proven ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
9. Bright, confident personality
10. Well presented
11. Highly personable
12. Flexible and mature approach with ability to work unsupervised
REPORTING RELATIONS
Reports to the Director
Supervises: Nil.
RELATIONSHIP WITH STAKEHOLDERS
Internal: Heads of Units


Job Title: Associate Staff (Marketers)
LAPO Microfinance Bank Ltd desires to engage the services of bright and highly motivated individuals for the position of Associate Staff (Marketers).
LAPO offers:
1. Opportunity for capacity development.
2. Our headquarters is located in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
General Requirements
 The ideal candidate must possess either a B.Sc or HND from a reputable institution
 Candidates are required to be between the ages 25 to 30 years old as at the date of application
 Maximum of 3 years work experience, fresh graduate are also eligible
 Ability to use IT tools such MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc

Method of Application
All applications are required to be sent to laporecruitment2015@gmail.com with the position and preferred Location applied for as subject on or before the 8th May 2015

Location: Successful Candidates for the position would be based in Lagos, Ibadan, Osogbo, Benin City, Port Harcourt, Lokoja and the Federal Capital Territories. Candidates are therefore advised to apply for the position in their current locations.

5.0 Qualifications for Recruitment of Marketers
i. A minimum educational qualification of OND/NCE from a recognized institution
ii. Maximum age of thirty (30) years
iii. Sociable, energetic with good interpersonal relationship
iv. Good communication skills
v. Ability to learn fast on the job
vi. Good computer skills – Microsoft word and Excel will be an advantage
vii. Category of Staff: Associate Staff
viii. Nature of Engagement: One Year with option of extension for another year based on performance.
ix. Minimum Qualification: B.Sc/HND in any discipline
x. Possession of B.Sc/HND degree
xi. NYSC Discharge/ Exemption Certificate or /Letter from graduating institution
xii. Career Development: Possibility of being trained and engaged as Client Support Officers
Training of Marketers
Successful Candidates shall be fully trained

 
JOB TITLE: Marketer
JOB TITLE: Marketer
DEPARTMENT: Operations & IT
JOB OBJECTIVE/SUMMARY:
Effectively market the product and services of the Bank with the institutional corporate strategy. He or she shall be responsible for client recruitment, engagement, group formation and training of clients.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
i. Planning in conjunction with the Head Credit and marketing to set target for the number of clients to be recruited within the period
ii. Be responsible for the recruitment and and training of clients for branch operational activities
iii. In case of group formation, shall be responsible for group formation with members not less than 15 per group and hand over to the Client Support Officer
iv. Facilitate the opening of Account for prospective clients.
v. Preparation of weekly, monthly and quarterly reports to indicate performance on new clients recruited.
vi. Perform other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Branch Manager.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
i. Number of Clients mobilized
ii. Number of groups formed
iii. Clients satisfaction rating
iv. Volume of savings mobilized
v. Relative to term deposit
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education: A good bachelor degree or Equivalent preferably in a business-related discipline.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience.
Candidates should not be more than 30 years
KNOWLEDGE
Excellent knowledge of the industry and of competition
Good knowledge of economic and market environment, including global trends
Strong product knowledge
Computer knowledge and IT proficiency
Good knowledge of banking operations
Basic accounting knowledge SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
Strategic thinking and management
Good managerial & leadership skills
Good Communication Skills
Research skills
Organization and Planning
Problem Analysis & Problem-Solving
Team Spirit/Team Building
Initiative, creativity & being proactive
Presentation Skills
Negotiation Skills
Judgment/Decision-Making/Problem solving skills
Stress Tolerance/Performance Under Pressure/Resilience
Coaching/ influencing and supervisory disposition

A standard microfinance bank like LAPO has its own site wchich ends with @lapo.org and i think this should be the corresponding site the CVs ought to be fowarded to. I wonder how LAPO having its own site still be asking candidates forwarding their CVs to @gmail account. I hope this wont be scam sha!

FatokiFemi48:
A standard microfinance bank like LAPO has its own site wchich ends with @lapo.org and i think this should be the corresponding site the CVs ought to be fowarded to. I wonder how LAPO having its own site still be asking candidates forwarding their CVs to @gmail account. I hope this wont be scam sha!

LAPO re collecting CV by hand jst go to nearest office in ur area,i mean d main town like ibadan,osogbo,benin etc Coz i jst submitted my own CV at d office in osogbo bt dn't knw d closing date.

FatokiFemi48:
A standard microfinance bank like LAPO has its own site wchich ends with @lapo.org and i think this should be the corresponding site the CVs ought to be fowarded to. I wonder how LAPO having its own site still be asking candidates forwarding their CVs to @gmail account. I hope this wont be scam sha!

The gmail account was opened specifically for the recruitment because of the effect of the traffic on the server. The deadline for this is friday.

will it be wrong to forward my CV to the mail and still drop a cv by hand?

phlexy2k13:
LAPO re collecting CV by hand jst go to nearest office in ur area,i mean d main town like ibadan,osogbo,benin etc Coz i jst submitted my own CV at d office in osogbo bt dn't knw d closing date.

Pls wot position did u apply for?

got a call today from a Lapo exec, inviting me for an interview on friday.....anyone with me on this?

ritzytbabs:
got a call today from a Lapo exec, inviting me for an interview on friday.....anyone with me on this?

go dey normally give t fare.God wil favour u

sonssyo:

go dey normally give t fare.God wil favour u

Amen...thanks much sonssyo do you work with LAPO?

ritzytbabs:

Amen...thanks much sonssyo do you work with LAPO?

nah,just be confident,nofin much.

ritzytbabs:
got a call today from a Lapo exec, inviting me for an interview on friday.....anyone with me on this?

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I got a text from them yesterday as well.

bimsunky:
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I got a text from them yesterday as well.

which position did you apply for?

where were you invited to for the interview?

sonssyo:


nah,just be confident,nofin much.

alright...gracias

sonssyo:


go dey normally give t fare.God wil favour u

pls help me to confirm if this is d number 080903340** because i missed d call....Tanx in advance

ritzytbabs:
got a call today from a Lapo exec, inviting me for an interview on friday.....anyone with me on this?

I got a call from them too. But the time of the interview sha.

olempe:
I got a call from them too. But the time of the interview sha.

what date and time was it scheduled for?

ritzytbabs:


what date and time was it scheduled for?

Friday, 7:30am.

I just got there message now Benin City centre

christopheojo:
I just got there message now Benin City centre

are you based in benin?

ritzytbabs:



are you based in benin?

is Benin ur venue too? Cos mine is Benin and I've not even been in that city before.

olempe:
is Benin ur venue too? Cos mine is Benin and I've not even been in that city before.

same here, my venue is benin. this would also be my first time of visiting benin city. am coming from calabar, where are you coming from?

we did our own today, Osogbo, it was interesting

what is the likely interview questions?

walejummy:
we did our own today, Osogbo, it was interesting

Wat were d questions

walejummy:
we did our own today, Osogbo, it was interesting

which position were you interviewed for?

how did the interview go (kindly hint us on what to expect)?

ritzytbabs:


same here, my venue is benin. this would also be my first time of visiting benin city. am coming from calabar, where are you coming from?

I'm coming from Akure. Seems to me that you're far out than I am. What time is urs?

olempe:
I'm coming from Akure. Seems to me that you're far out than I am. What time is urs?

same time as yours

ritzytbabs:


which position were you interviewed for?

how did the interview go (kindly hint us on what to expect)?

office Associate, we were called in in 10group, in 5 men panel, asking question one aft d other, but it the staff are not arrogant mostly dat big woman

ritzytbabs:


same time as yours

It's funny how early it is.

can one gate crash?

pls u guys should help a brother out.....what is d time for the interview? wanna gate crash