Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group invests in emerging economies, adding value to locally available resources targeting an end product both for local consumption and the global market. TGI has over three decades of experience building local and regional sustainable businesses in fast moving consumer goods (FMCG), agriculture, agro-allied, healthcare, chemicals, etc. The Group's global presence in manufacturing, warehousing and supply chain facilities spans 15 countries, with a staff of over 9,000.
TGI Group is the owner of market leading companies in Nigeria such as Chi Ltd., Chi Farms, Chi Pharmaceuticals, Cormart (chemicals), WACOT (agriculture) and others.

The Group's business interests cover:
Fast moving consumer goods (FMCG)
Food processing
Chemicals
Pharmaceuticals
Agroindustries (farming, lifestock, processing)
Real estate project development
Oil & Gas services
Offshore fishing
Docking and ship repair

Vacancy Details
Job title: Executive Management Trainee
Location: Nigeria
Duration: One year with opportunity to advance into permanent position
Industry: FMCG, agriculture& life stock farming, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food processing, oil & gas, real estate and others.

Assessment and Interviews: Lagos, Nigeria
Start date: 2nd October 2015

Role Summary:
The objective of this role is for trainees to gain practical insight in different functions across the Group to take over relevant responsibilities after finishing the Executive Management Trainee Program.

All trainees are expected to:
Contribute knowledge, skills and positive attitude throughout the program
Grow constantly through active trainings, team work and discipline
Achieve a level of professionalism that creates a basis for onward placement at the end of the program

Basic Requirement
Education:
Master or Ph.D. graduation (within last 18 months) in any field of study
Excellent grade expected

Age:applicant must not be more than 32 years by end of December 2015
Flexibility: willingness to work in different business areas and locations in Nigeria when required

Key competencies and attributes:
Excellent analytical thinking and decision making skills
Business sense
Problem solving skills
Effective communication skills
Ability to inspire and manage change
Diversity management skills
Sales and marketing
Team player
Extensive working knowledge of microsoft word, excel and powerpoint and Intranet mailing facility
Remuneration: Attractive and rewarding

Application closes on Friday, August 19, 2015

Suitable candidates will be invited and assessed as per below schedule:
Qualitative and logic testing 22nd August 2015
Interviews and presentation 5th September 2015
Please note that only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Executive Management Trainee