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Powering Africa: Summit, 28-30th January 2015

Venue: St Regis Hotel, Washington D.C.

The meeting place for African governments and global power investors

The Powering Africa: Summit (PA:S) will welcome African Ministries, utility companies and all investment agencies from the US working across Africa to meet with the international power community and discuss the progress of energy sector such as the United State’s Power Africa.

The Power Africa Initiative

In August 2014, at the U.S. Africa Leaders Summit, President Obama announced a renewed commitment to Power Africa in pursuit of a new, aggregate goal of 30,000 MW of additional capacity and increasing electricity access by at least 60 million new household and business connections throughout all of sub-Saharan Africa.

African stakeholders will return to Washington on the 28th January 2015 to showcase power and energy infrastructure projects and partnership opportunities, making sure that the capital raised is invested in viable projects with both human and industrial capital being secured.
This global gathering will allow your company to showcase major investment opportunities, meet the CEOs of some of America’s leading corporations and do deals with some of the most efficient and successful power companies in the world.

PA:S will also highlight new investor programmes currently being developed as well as hearing from private sector players and banks looking to explore the rising opportunities in Africa.

The importance of partnerships

To put this in context, in June 2014 stakeholders from the US participated in the 16th annual Africa Energy Forum to explore the potential partnerships on the continent and increase Africa’s understanding of the opportunities available through partnerships with American partners.

Not only did this throw light on what America’s role can be in the continent, it also demonstrated how the Power Africa Initiative is imperative in increasing sustainable investment and supporting indigenous investors already playing a significant role in Africa’s energy sectors.

Source: http://naijainvestgateway.com/2014/12/powering-africa-summit-january-2015.html

Keneking:
Great...is this salary after TAX?

Not sure, but I think it is gross pay.

Job title: Regional Sales Manager, West Africa, Nigeria

Company: Emerson Process Management – Roxar

Job description
Overall Purpose of the Role
The Sales Manager shall directly and proactively seek knowledge, lead and manage the relationship with client(s) in their area to ensure sales growth and awareness of Roxar product offering in West Africa in general and Nigeria in specific.

Roles and Responsibilities
• Understand the defined market and build Country Sales plans for the Territory to increase sales
• Implement the sales strategy as defined by the Roxar Sales Director and achieve Sales Targets for the Territory
• Map and generate Opportunities for respective Roxar products and reports such sales opportunities within the Roxar CRM system
• Participate actively in key projects early phase from pre-conceptual/conceptual through feed and bidding
• Act as the main contact between client and Roxar during all stages of the biding process from receipt of RFQ to the end of negotiations of a contract
• Coordinate with respective Product lines for quotations, technical and/or commercial information and clarifications.
• Follow-up open quotes, overdue quotes etc. and obtain best possible information on a continuous basis about Roxar probability for success and expected date for any order, and update in CRM system accordingly
• Assist and facilitate when required client interaction with other Roxar departments such as during project implementation phase and services
• Make sure Roxar is on the bidders list for all related products with all active clients in the Territory
• Arrange regular visit, lunch and Learn, technical seminars or the like with current and potential clients
• Assist the KAM and Product lines in establishing joint technical papers/case studies
• Collate and maintain market intelligence about technologies, products, customers and competitors
• Participate to marketing activities such as trade shows, advertising, technical publications and corporate presentations to support the sales strategies.
• Actively seek, suggest, and implement new opportunities and means for enhancing company profile and business mission internally and externally.
• Complete sales budgets for the Territory

Qualifications Education and Qualifications
• Tertiary Education in Instrumentation, electrical or Chemical Engineering

Experience
• Minimum of 5to 8 Years’ Experience

Languages
• Good command of English & French language (Advantageous)

Lominger Competencies
• Action Oriented, Business Acumen, Customer Focus, Drive for Results, Negotiating, Presentation Skills, Planning

Source: http://naijainvestgateway.com/2014/12/regional-sales-manager-west-africa-nigeria.html

Job Title: Finance Officer Lagos, Nigeria

Company: British Council

Description: Pay Band 4 – 2, 972,136.96 NGN per annum. Location: Lagos, Nigeria, Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) Contract: Indefinite Must have “Right to work in Nigeria” Start Date: ASAP Closing date: Thursday 11 December 2014 at 23:59 Nigerian time

THE ORGANISATION

The British Council is the world’s leading cultural relations organisation and creates opportunities for people in the UK and worldwide to understand each other, to work together and learn from one another. We see this as crucial to building secure, more prosperous and sustainable futures for us all. We build trust and understanding between different countries and cultures and develop strong international links that are of benefit to people in Britain and the rest of the world.

THE JOB

The role of the finance officer is to support the delivery of the financial and business processes and systems in line with corporate standards. The post holder will undertake specific work within Finance to contribute to the development of British Council Nigeria as an innovative and high performing country operation, modelling the values and principles of a collaborative, integrated and mutually supportive team

Salary: Pay Band 4 – 2, 972,136.96 NGN per annum
Start date: ASAP
Closing date for applications: Thursday 11 December 2014 at 23:59 Nigerian time

The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and is keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within the organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. In line with the British Council’s Child Protection policy, any appointment is contingent on thorough checks. In the UK, and in other countries where appropriate systems exist, these include criminal records checks.

Source: http://naijainvestgateway.com/2014/12/finance-officer-lagos-nigeria-british-council.html

India’s Bharti Airtel Ltd will sell more than 4,800 mobile phone masts in Nigeria to American Tower Corp for $1.05 billion, as part of its plan to cut costs and pare debt.

Mobile operators in Africa such as Bharti Airtel have been selling masts to specialist tower firms and leasing them back to cut maintenance costs on a continent with poor access to electricity and shoddy roads.

Bharti Airtel has agreed to be the anchor tenant on the masts it is selling to American Tower initially for 10 years, the companies said in a joint statement on Monday.

American Tower said in a separate regulatory filing it expected the deal value to be about $1.05 billion, subject to adjustments.

The companies expect to close the deal during the first half of 2015, they said.

Bharti Airtel, India’s top telecommunications company, entered Africa in 2010 by acquiring loss-making telecoms operations for $9 billion, funded by debt. The Indian company has yet to turn a profit in Africa because the high cost of running the operations eat into margins.

Nigeria is Bharti Airtel’s biggest market in Africa.

The latest deal comes after an agreement to sell more than 3,500 mobile phone masts in six African nations to Eaton Towers, a transaction sources said was worth up to $800 million. In July, Bharti Airtel agreed to sell about 3,100 masts in four African countries to Helios Towers Africa.

Source: http://naijainvestgateway.com/2014/11/american-firm-buy-bharti-airtel-phone-masts-nigeria-1-05bn.html

Properties For Sale
Real Estate November 23, 2014 , by Naija Gateway

28 units of Luxury 4 & 5 bedroom duplex, fully detached and semi detached, located in the high brow Chevron area of Lekki Peninsula, are available for sale.

Prices starts from N40 million. Monthly Payment Options available


More Details

16 Units of 4 bedroom semi detached duplexes

3 units of 4 bedroom fully detached duplexes

9 units of 5 bedroom fully detached duplexes

and rooms ensuite with maids room



Neighbourhood

Chevron head office
Northern Foreshore estate
Marcopolo Hotel and Suites

Facilities Includes

All rooms en-suite
Fitted kitchen with oven, cooker, and extractor
PABX system

Balcony
Turkish Security doors
Fire Extinguisher/ Smoke detector
3D wall in main lounge
excellent drainage facility
Italian tiles
Road network construction with HFP interlocking paving stones
Electric fence
Adequate parking space
Gate house
Beautiful ambience and great neighbourhood
Central water treatment plant,
And many more…

For inquiries and inspection, contact +234 818 170 2919,

Source: http://naijainvestgateway.com/2014/11/properties-for-sale.html

Invitation for Pre-Qualification of Contractors for Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Year 2013 Special Intervention Projects

Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana

PMB 1007, Afikpo, Ebonyi State

Office of the Registrar

Introduction

The Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana hereby invites competent and reputable contractors to bid in the Pre-Tender Qualification Exercise for the under-listed TETFund special intervention project.

Construction of School of Business Studies

Application should be submitted with the following documents for assessment:

Evidence of Certificate of Incorporation as a Company in Nigeria issued by Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)
Evidence of audited account of the company for the last three years
Evidence of tax Clearance for last three years
Evidence of VAT and past remittance
evidence of financial capability which includes bank reference and most recent bank statement
Evidence of similar projects successfully executed in the recent past
Company profile including curriculum vitae/certificate of technical personnel and relevant equipment
Affidavit of disclosures of Directors
Annual turnover of the company
Evidence of annual contribution to industrial training fund
Evidence of pension contribution of employers
Evidence of safety and quality control certifications
Submission of Pre-qualification documents

The above submissions shall be completed withing three weeks from November 17, 2014 on payment of a non-refundable bidding fee of N20,000
The pre-qualification bids (hard and soft copies) shall be submitted in a sealed and waxed envelop and the name of the projects clearly marked on the top-left side of the envelope
the pre-qualification shall be addressed to: The Registrar, Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana, Ebinyi State.
The Pre-qualification bids shall be opened at 12 noon on December 8, 2014 at the Polytechnic Council Chambers

Source: http://naijainvestgateway.com/2014/11/invitation-pre-qualification-contractors-tertiary-education-trust-fund-tetfund-year-2013-special-intervention-projects.html

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)

Plot 436, Zambezi Crescent, Maitama, Abuja

1.0 Introduction

In pursuance of its constitutional functions and in compliance with due process requirements, the Independent National Electroal Commission (INEC) seeks to undertake insurance policies for its operations.

To this end, the commission invites duly registered and reputable insurance Underwriters and Brokerage firms to express interest to provide cover and to manage the various insurance policies as underwriters and brokers respectively.

2.0 Scope of Work

Lots Description of Assignment

Moro Vehicle comprehensive insurance policy for the Headquarters, Abuja
Moro Vehicle comprehensive insurance policy for North Central Zone
Moro Vehicle comprehensive insurance policy for North East Zone
Moro Vehicle comprehensive insurance policy for North West Zone
Moro Vehicle comprehensive insurance policy for South East Zone
Moro Vehicle comprehensive insurance policy for South South Zone
Moro Vehicle comprehensive insurance policy for South West zone
Marine Hull (Engine) insurance policy
Group Life insurance policy for career officers (North & FCT)
Group life insurance policy for career officer (South & HQs)
Comprehensive welfare insurance policy for political office holders
Staff Electoral hazard insurance policy (North & FCT)
Staff Electoral hazard insurance policy (South & HQs)
Ad-hoc staff electoral hazard insurance policy (North Central Zone)
Ad-hoc staff electoral hazard insurance policy (North East Zone)
Ad-hoc staff electoral hazard insurance policy (North West Zone)
Ad-hoc staff electoral hazard insurance policy (South East Zone)
Ad-hoc staff electoral hazard insurance policy (South South Zone)
Ad-hoc staff electoral hazard insurance policy (South West Zone)
Electronic/computer all risk insurance policy
Fire, special perils and burglary insurance policy for HQs & FCT
Fire, special perils and burglary insurance policy for North Central Zone
Fire, special perils and burglary insurance policy for North East Zone
Fire, special perils and burglary insurance policy for North West Zone
Fire, special perils and burglary insurance policy for South East Zone
Fire, special perils and burglary insurance policy for South South Zone
Fire, special perils and burglary insurance policy for South West Zone
3.0 General Requirement For Expression of Interest

The company’s profile highlighting the following

Evidence of registration with corporate affairs commission
CTC of tax clearance certificate or acceptable evidence of up-to-date payment of Company Tax for the year 2011, 2012 and 2013
Evidence of VAT registration and remittance of all taxes
Evidence of registration and remittances of both employer and employees’ Pension Contribution including group life assurance policy
Evidence of ITF training contribution
Audited Accounts for 2011, 2012 and 2013 financial years.
Evidence of Financial capacity and banking support
Evidence of filing Annual Returns with CAC for 2011, 2012, and 2013
Details of experience and technical/professional qualifications of key personnel
List of Verifiable evidence of similar policies being managed
Company’s representative GSM number and e-mail address.
4.0 In addition to the above, Underwriters are also expected to submit the following;

National insurance commission current practicing licence
Evidence of valid reinsurance treaty arrangements
Identification of available extensions and exemptions applicable to each cover
Time within which the policy and all other documents evidencing the contract shall be issued
Claims reporting procedure and documentation in respect of each cover
Time limit within which claims shall be processed and paid
Guarantee/remedy against failure to settle claims as indicated
Other incidental services that can be rendered to the Commission by the company under the contract of insurance
Any other submission that will attest to the company’s reputation and capability to efficiently handle and manage the covers its expressing interest in.
5.0 In addition to requirements for expression of interest above, the brokers are also expected to submit the following;

National Insurance Commission current practicing licence
Evidence of professional indemnity insurance cover from a duly registered insurance company
Evidence of current membership of the Nigerian Council of registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB)
Evidence that at least a key member staff is an Associate member of NCRIB
Any other submission that will attest to the company’s reputation and capability to efficiently handle and manage the covers its expressing interest in
6.0 General Information

The deadline for the submission of Expression of Interest shall be Wednesday, 10th December, 2014 by 12.00 noon while opening will be immediately after the deadline on Wednesday, 10th December, 2014 by 12.00 noon at the commission’s conference hall, Maitama-Abuja.

For further details, viist: http://naijainvestgateway.com/2014/11/invitation-expression-interest-independent-national-electoral-commission-inec.html

Job Title: Senior Brand Manager – Johnnie Walker

Company: Diageo

Job Description:

Are you prepared to take risks in the pursuit of greatness? Do you hold yourself to the highest standard with real accountability for results? Would you treat the business as if it is truly your own – because you want your legacy to be worthy of that of our founders? If so, let’s talk.

Level: L5A
Reports To: Head of Marketing – Spirits/RTD Diageo Brands Nigeria

Role Context:This unique role is responsible for managing the Johnnie Walker trademark in Nigeria.
Johnnie Walker is the largest premium spirits brand by value in the world and in the top 100 best global brands.
In Nigeria Johnnie Walker is the biggest premium brown spirit brand and you will be responsible for driving the transformation in the strength of the brand in Nigeria, making Johnnie Walker the Icon of the new generation.

If You Are The ideal Candidate:
You’re an experienced and influential marketer who knows branding, communications, and considers all the drivers that will unlock brand growth. You will be as comfortable resolving issues around performance as you are developing brilliant creative work.
You love the brands you work on and know how to influence and inspire diverse groups of people (from creative directors to sales directors to wholesalers) to listen to and act on them.
You hold yourself and others accountable for creative that does great things for both the consumer’s lives and the brand’s bottom line. You drive change, work hard, and ruthlessly prioritize, and care about building great relationships.

Dimensions of the Role:
Financial
Accountable for the delivery of the Annual operating plan on Johnnie walker, balancing the delivery of the long-term brand strategy with short-term performance interventions.
Management and Accountability for implementation of Advertising & Promotion spend, driving for efficiencies and Evaluation across all Brand activities and working closely with procurement in the negotiation of costs with 3 rd parties.
Leadership and FunctionalResponsibilities
Leads team to deliver powerful brand plans across the Johnnie Walker trademark
Accountable for delivery of the annual operating plan
Ruthless focus on brilliant execution.
The successful Candidate will be able to demonstrate the following key Diageo Leadership capabilities especially:
Find solutions – able to use imagination when finding solutions and perusing breakthrough opportunities for the Johnnie Walker brand.
Performance and execution driven- committed to drive positive change in business performance.
Grow yourself – committed to the development of yourself and others

Top Accountabilities
Lead team to deliver powerful brand plans across the Johnnie Walker trademark
Accountable for delivery of the F15 annual operating plan
Support Spirits Brand growth with Marketing Manager by implementing the code for growth for Whisky

For More details and how to apply, visit: http://naijainvestgateway.com/2014/11/senior-brand-manager-johnnie-walker.html

Event location: Lagos, Nigeria

Organizers: VC4Africa

Event Date: Thursday, November 20, 2014 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Venue: Intercontenental Hotel

Event Detail:

This event will take place on the 20th of November from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm. The meetup will be held at Ariya Terrace Bar (Intercontinental Hotel – 5th floor, Kofo Abayomi St, Plot 52, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria) and is hosted by community member Oluseye Soyode-Johnson.

About VC4Africa meetups

Venture Capital for Africa (VC4Africa.biz) is the largest online community connecting African entrepreneurs and investors. Our meetups serve as an additional networking venue where VC4Africa members and supporters meet face to face to share thoughts and ideas. There are no speeches and no agenda which allows for lots of networking and info swapping. Just remember, at VC4Africa meetups everyone is expected to pay for their own drinks

At the meetups on November 20th we’ve chosen one central question: “What do you see as actions to take (as an individual or with the wider community) to multiply investments in African startups over the next year?” VC4Africa will collect the output from these discussions across the world.

About Global Entrepreneurship Week

Global Entrepreneurship Week is the world’s largest celebration of the innovators and job creators who launch startups. The event takes place each November with 20,000 activities in 140 countries.

About the VC4Africa Global Entrepreneurship Week Meetups

On Thursday the 20th of November VC4Africa members will come together from across the world, connecting entrepreneurs, angels and VC investors dedicated to building game changing companies in Africa. This is the second global series of VC4Africa meetups as part of the Global Entrepreneurship Week, a global celebration of African entrepreneurship!

For more details on how to register, visit http://naijainvestgateway.com/2014/11/vc4africa-gew-meetup-lagos.html

Ladi Delano, Nigerian aged 30 is the founder and CEO of Bakrie Delano Africa. Ladi Delano made his first millions as a liquor entrepreneur while living in China. In 2004, at age 22, he founded Solidarnosc Asia, a Chinese alcoholic beverage company that made Solid XS, a premium brand of vodka.

Solid XS went on to achieve over 50% market share in China and was distributed across over 30 cities in China, and pulled in $20 million in annual revenue.

Delano subsequently sold the company to a rival liquor company for over $15 million and ploughed his funds into his next venture-The Delano Reid Group, a real estate investment holding company focused on mainland China.

Today, Delano is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Bakrie Delano Africa(BDA) – a $1 billion joint venture with the $15 billion (market cap) Bakrie Group of Indonesia. Bakrie Delano Africa serves as the investment partner of the Bakrie Group in Nigeria. The Indonesian conglomerate has provided over $900 million worth of funds to invest in Nigeria and Bakrie Delano Africa is responsible for identifying investment opportunities in mining, agriculture and oil & gas and executing them.

Source: http://naijainvestgateway.com/2014/11/founder-ceo-1-billion-joint-venture-15-billion-market-cap-ladi-delano-inspiration-entrepreneur.html

Federal Ministry of Water Resources
2nd National Urban Water Sector Reform Project (Credit No Cr 51290 UNI)

1 This invitation for Bids follows the General Procurement Notice (GPN) for the above project that appeared in the DG Market of February 28, 2006 and the United Nations development Business issue no. 673 of February 28, 2006.

2 The Federal Government of Nigeria has received a credit from the International Development Association towards the cost of 2nd National Urban Water Sector Reform Project, and it intends to apply part of the proceeds of this credit to payments for the supply of goods itemised on the table below.

4WD Double Cabin Pick Up, 2.7L Engine, Automatic Transmission, Full Option (Qty) 2 (Delivery) 45 Days ( Bid Security) 3% of Bid Price (Location) NUWSRP, Office, 20, Lingu Crescent, off Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse II Abuja, FCT.
Salon sedan car 2.5l engine full option (Qty)1 (Delivery)45 days ( Bid Security) 3% of Bid Price (Location) NUWSRP, Office, 20, Lingu Crescent, off Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse II Abuja, FCT.
Salon sedan car 1.8l engine full option (Qty) 3 (Delivery) 45 Days ( Bid Security) 3% of Bid Price (Location) NUWSRP, Office, 20, Lingu Crescent, off Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse II Abuja, FCT
3 The Federal Ministry of Water Resources now invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the supply of the operational vehicles as listed on the table above.

4 Bidding will be conducted through National Competitive Bidding (NCB) procedures specified in the World Bank’s Guidelines; Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits, and is open to all bidders from Eligible Source Countries as defined in the guidelines.

5 Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from and inspect the Bidding Documents at the Ministry’s project Management Office at No 20, Lingu Crescent, Off Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse 11, Abuja.

6 Qualifications requirements include (i) Documentary evidence of at least three (3) previous supply and delivery of similar contracts in any of the past 5 years, (ii) Documentary Evidence of Accreditation from manufacturers (iii) Audited financial statements for the last three years, (iv) Evidence of registration with appropriate relevant Government Agency. Additional details are provided in the Bidding Documents.

7 A complete set of Bidding Documentation may be purchased by interested bidders on the submission of a written application to the above and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Fifty thousand naira (50,000.00) only.

8 Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 12.00 noon of 2nd December, 2014. Electronic bidding shall not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be opened physically in the presence of the bidders representatives, who choose to attend in person at the address below at 3.00pm of 2nd December, 2014.

9 All bids must be accompanied by Bid Security as stated in the bidding document.

For more details, visit http://naijainvestgateway.com/2014/11/invitation-tender-supply-operational-vehicles-fmwrnuwsrpgdsncb0114-2.html

Company: Etisalat Nigeria

Job Title: Specialist Online User Experience
Job Summary:
The specialist, Online User Experience is part of the Customer Experience team and is responsible for identifying and prioritising changes to the user experience (UX) through stakeholder and user feedback to ensure that the Etisalat.com.ng is competitive and compelling.

Working within an Agile framework we are looking for an individual with an attention to detail whose aims include delighting customers through features and experience. Passionate about growing the online interactions and making Etisalat.com.ng the one stop shop for product information and account management.
JOB KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Bring strong creative skills to translate business needs and user goals into practical design solutions
Create responsive designs for Web and Mobile interfaces appropriate to the user’s needs.
Work closely with cross functional teams to conduct user research, identify pain points, refine user profiles and create task lists.
Contribute to product requirements and design wireframes and functional prototypes.
Provide user experience testing, run usability tests, conduct interviews, organize e-satisfaction surveys, and perform other usability assessments.
Interpret user feedback, and make design decisions based on that feedback.
Simplify marketing product briefs and frequently asked questions to improve appeal and readability.
Work closely with social media team to identify methods to optimise messaging across social and online channel to manage seamless execution.
Work closely with frontline teams to implement contact reduction initiative across traditional channels.
Own and manage user experience documentation that defines patterns, site architecture and site design specification.
Conduct regular site audits to effectively manage consistency, accuracy and relevance of content.
Provide support to ensure brand principles and guidelines are followed in all design
Post implementation analysis and optimisation recommendations
Create and manage web in page analytics reporting and competitor analysis to deliver performance objectives to target customer segments.
Desired Skills and Experience
First degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
5+ years as a usability engineer, user experience designer, graphic designer, user researcher, or equivalent title in software design or development
Knowledge of with HTML5, CSS and JavaScript / Query
Experience with both Web and Mobile applications
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability collaborate in cross-functional teams
Analysis & Problem Solving
A thorough understanding of consumer needs, drivers and issues
Outgoing, organized, persistent, flexible and able to focus on long term goals


Source: http://naijainvestgateway.com/2014/11/f.html

PRESS RELEASE October 31, 2014 , by Naija Invest Gateway

In order to inaugurate their partnership, Jumia (https://www.jumia.ci) and the Ivorian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (http://www.cci.ci) are organizing a symbolic ceremony at the Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Côte d’Ivoire on Thursday 30th October. Amongst the guest speakers: Fatoumata Ba, Managing Director of Jumia Côte d’Ivoire, and Lucas Dossetto, Head of Marketplace, who spoke about e-commerce and the benefits of the “marketplace” (https://www.jumia.ci/marketplace).

Having already won the trust of prominent international brands and acquired several big-name investors, Jumia, Ivory Coast’s number one online shopping destination, has transformed the Ivorian economy, bringing a new dimension to business: the marketplace.

Thanks to its marketplace, Jumia has given Ivorian brands, distributors and craftsmen the necessary means to develop and extend their selling network. All they need to do is to open an online shop on Jumia—the so-called “shop-in-shop”—and Jumia takes care of everything! From the order to shipping to customer aftercare, JUMIA brings Ivorian entrepreneurs the marketing and logistics expertise they need to conquer new markets

The marketplace also allows sellers to benefit from exposure to hundreds of thousands of unique visitors every month, as well as a multichannel online and offline presence, in order to increase brand awareness and boost their sales. The marketplace platform is simple and easy to use, offering complete control and convenience for sellers: they can develop it in line with their brand strategy, define sales promotions and put forward products of their own choice. “The marketplace represents a unique opportunity and an extraordinary business accelerator, making your offer available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in Ivory Coast. At Jumia, we put everything in practice to allow our marketplace partners to increase their sales day by day. In addition to our marketing and logistics expertise, our partners benefit from exposure to a great user number and an unequaled, international-standard quality of service”, stated Lucas Dossetto, Head of Marketplace.

It is with honour that Jumia associated to the Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Côte d’Ivoire. This union marks a shared and strong desire to promote and accompany the suppliers operating on the Ivoirian soil. Mrs. Fatoumata Ba hopes that “this partnership will allow many people to benefit from Jumia’s services and to extend their selling networks.

E-commerce is part of the future, and we would like to give a change to Ivorian suppliers to seize this opportunity and to enter the e-commerce era from today on.”

To stay true to herself, this young and dynamic company launched its partnership with the CCI in a relaxed, lively and interactive atmosphere. Mrs. Ba and Mr. Dossetto both intervened in order to introduce two concepts central to Jumia’s activity: “e-commerce” and the “marketplace”. Then they carefully answered guests’ questions, and finally gave way to a cocktail party and a registration session for those interested in the marketplace.

About JUMIA

JUMIA (https://www.jumia.ci) is Africa’s leading online shopping destination. Customers across the continent can shop amongst the widest assortment of high quality products at affordable prices – offering everything from fashion, consumer electronics, home appliances to beauty products. Jumia was the first African company to win an award at the World Retail Awards 2013 in Paris as the “Best New Retail Launch” of the year.

About AIH

Africa Internet Holding (http://africainternetgroup.com) introduces and accelerates the online shift in Africa – for its people and its culture. It is committed to running successful and vibrant internet companies which boost the evolution of African online culture. AIH is the parent group of nine successful and fast-growing companies in more than 25 African countries, accounting for over 3000 staff. AIH cares about entrepreneurship and brings together all the key elements required to build great companies: team, concept, technology and capital. Its network of companies includes JUMIA, Kaymu, Hellofood, Lamudi, Carmudi, Zando, Jovago, Lendico and Easy Taxi.

Source: http://naijainvestgateway.com/2014/10/jumia-partners-ivorian-chamber-commerce-industry.html

PRESS RELEASE October 31, 2014 , by Naija Gateway
The 9th edition of the African Economic Conference (http://www.afdb.org/en/aec-2014) will take place in Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia, on November 1-3, 2014.

The Chief Economist and Vice-President of the African Development Bank will host an online press conference during the second day of the African Economic Conference.

He will report on the conference theme of Africa’s continuing challenge to harness knowledge and innovation in the service of its economic development. He will also outline new African development bank actions and advocacy on the response to the ebola virus. In addition he will present the main findings of the ‘African Economic Outlook’, published during the African Economic Conference.

Journalists interested in attending this event will be able to ASK QUESTIONS LIVE VIA THE INTERNET.

Speaker: Steve Kayizzi-Mugerwa, Chief Economist and Vice-President of the African Development Bank

Date: Sunday November 2

Time: From 14:00 GMT (Time Converter: http:///OXmKMg)

Languages: English

How it works: This service is FREE and only requires a computer connected to the internet.

Source: http://naijainvestgateway.com/2014/10/live-conference-african-development-bank.html

Nigeria’s most innovative telecommunications company, Etisalat (http://www.etisalat.com.ng), has announced the 2014 Flash Fiction Prize category of the Etisalat Prize for literature. This award category which is in line with the company’s goal of inspiring and encouraging creativity is designed to celebrate the short form of storytelling.

According to the Director, Brands and Communication of Etisalat Nigeria, Mr. Enitan Denloye, ‘In today’s fast paced world, communication is right at our finger tips through the use of smart devices; phones, tablets and the likes and people prefer to consume information on-the-go and in small bits. The flash fiction category therefore seeks to marry these concepts thus providing added value to mobile device users across Africa.’ Entry is open to the public, who would also be responsible for reviewing entries and ultimately voting the winner’

The flash fiction prize is awarded to the top three writers in this category. The winning author receives a cash prize of £1,000, a high-end device, with his or her published e-book promoted online and via digital media platforms. The category will also produce two runners up, with each receiving a cash sum of £500 and a smart device for their literary efforts.

Interested writers are encouraged to enter works of not more than 300 words at the Etisalat Prize for Literature Flash Fiction webpage. Entries will close on November 4th, 2014 while review and voting will commence from November 5th, 2014 through November 25th, 2014. The top 20 entries would be announced after moderations on December 7, 2014 while the shortlist will be announced in January 2014.

About Etisalat

In just 6 years of operations, Etisalat Nigeria (http://www.etisalat.com.ng) has become a major industry player with a growing subscriber base of 20 million in a highly competitive market. Its portfolio of voice and data-centric products include – easy starter, easycliq, easybusiness, and easyblaze; all tailor-made to meet the needs of its customers.

Etisalat Nigeria is one of the 19 operations of the Etisalat Group that spans across Africa, Middle East and Asia serving over 182 million subscribers; and it is committed to delivering innovative and quality services to its growing subscribers.

Source: http://naijainvestgateway.com/2014/10/etisalat-prize-literature.html

Job Title: Cost Accounting Manager

Company: Diageo

Level: L5B
Reports To: Operations Finance Manager

Context/Scope

Purpose
To provide Cost accounting services in the brewery.
To provide relevant, timely and accurate information to the Manufacturing Accountant on Fixed and variable costs regarding the production of finished goods and work in progress in the brewery, to facilitate prompt decision making.
To ensure effective Financial control over all manufacturing activities of the brewery
Ensure effective supervision over the activities associates.
Dimensions

Accountability for variable and other conversion costs for respective brewery site.

Financial

Financial Reporting:
Ensure daily review Process orders, resolve exceptions and make Process Orders ready for settlement.
Detailed reporting and investigation into cost variances, waste and BVE and review of BOMs and overhead rates
Maintain effective and reliable bookkeeping records in line with Generally Accepted Accounting Practices and the relevant SAS.
Financial Control:
Ensure effective financial control over process changes
Recommend and effect agreed process changes bordering on financial control in the breweries
Ensure rigorous variance analysis of variable cost, collating and summarising commentaries from Brewery Leadership team on variances and populating the BPM pack.


Reporting – Internal Contacts
A business partner members of the brewery leadership team
Commercial team
Business Risk team.
Supply team
The Cost Accountant is required to play a significant role within Financial Control team in the brewery and ensure the timely preparation of financial reports.

Top 3-5 Accountabilities
Support the (Manufacturing Accountant) Plant Manager in fixed and variable cost control in the brewery.
Implement all financial processes and requirements as specified by the finance team in HQ
Handle all matters bordering on ISO, CARM and auditing of the departments processes.
Support on-going improvements to data quality, efficient financial control & reporting in the brewery.
Support the Manufacturing Accountant in the annual budgeting process in the brewery on Fixed, variable and VFE items, ensuring adequate rigour in the budgeting process, whilst ensuring that actual expenditure is tracked through variance analysis on monthly basis
Qualifications and Experience Required
Minimum of HND Academic qualification
Qualified /Student Membership of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
Minimum of 4years working experience with proven integrity.
Analytical, interpretative and decision-making skills.
Excellent coaching and relationship building skills.
Sound IT knowledge in the use of outlook (Microsoft Excel, Vision Executive/XL, Word and PowerPoint).
Working knowledge in accounting package-SAP
Good communication and influencing skills
Barriers to Success in Role
Inability to learn fast, adaptation to a new, flexible role and manage relationships with varied stakeholders.
Flexible Working options
Brewery based

Source: http://naijainvestgateway.com/2014/10/cost-accounting-manager-diageo.html

More jobs at diageo https://www.nairaland.com/1974565/job-opening-regional-logistics-manager

Regional Logistics Manager – Diageo
JOB OPENINGS October 30, 2014 , by Naija Gateway
External Job Description
Job Title: Regional Logistics Manager (East)
Level: L5A
Reports To: Head of Customer Services

Context/Scope
This role manages Benin Brewery distribution, as well as five external warehouses (depots) in the East and North Eastern Nigeria (Onitsha, Aba, Enugu, Uyo and Makurdi), to ensure the delivery of Guinness Nigeria (GN) business goals and objectives as well as create competitive advantage.

This role is responsible for seven managers and eighteen staff and ensures that packaging operations in Benin brewery are adequately supported by ensuring zero downtime, owing to warehouse space or empties outage in order to deliver strategic plan volumes to meet sales demand and surpass customers’ expectations.

Purpose of Role
To deliver and embed best in class processes in all warehouse and customer service operations in Guinness Nigeria (Eastern and Northern Eastern Nigeria operations) through the development of a high performance team that is able to deliver significant value and competitive advantage to our business.

Dimensions
Financial:
This role maintains and manages inventory (fulls and empties) in six locations across Eastern and North Eastern Nigeria.

Market Complexity:
Works in six distribution centres across Eastern and North Eastern Nigeria through own and 3rd party logistics service providers; using business specific KPIs to create step changes in customer service delivery to both internal and external customers to support Guinness Nigeria business objectives.
Leadership Responsibilities:
The role holder will work closely with packaging, sales, brewery logistics and 3rd party service providers to deliver GN strategic goals and meet / exceed customer expectations.

Top 3-5 Accountabilities
Formulate and implement warehousing best practices in line with Diageo supply chain capability framework in all brewery distribution and depots to deliver competitive service.
Manage empties and finished inventory in six distribution centres to support GN supply chain in meeting customer/consumer satisfaction and to ensure accountability.
Play a lead role in the achievement of sales targets and competitive advantage through physical distribution and order fulfilment.
Ensure the achievement of all KPIs in line with GN business objective in order to drive superior performance.
Formulate and implement strategic initiatives as well as suitable logistics operations improvement in all distribution centres to enhance GN supply chain efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications and Experience Required
Degree level qualification; Masters degree would be an advantage
5 to 10 years working in an FMCG or a similar industry
Business experience particularly in physical distribution activities; with a depth of capability in logistics and customer management/process design and development.

Change management experience.
Ability to take commercial insights and translate into performance to grow the business, demonstrates a track record for performance.
Proven ability to persuade, influence and build credibility with all levels and all functions.
Analytical, interpretative and decision-making skills within a highly dynamic process environment.

Barriers to Success in Role
Inability to influence broadly across all own teams (GN customers, own teams, service providers and key stakeholders) to achieve customer service objectives

Flexible Working options
Benin Brewery based, with frequent local travel between distribution centres (approximately 40%)

Source: http://naijainvestgateway.com/2014/10/regional-logistics-manager-diageo.html

Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) (http://www.alcatel-lucent.com) is opening up Africa’s most populous nation to the benefits of ultra-broadband connectivity by launching a superfast, 100 gigabit-per-second fiber-optic network with MTN Nigeria, a subsidiary of Dubai-based MTN Group and the leading service provider in Africa.

MTN Nigeria, which covers more than almost 90 percent of Nigeria’s land mass, will deploy a 100G network that re-uses existing 10G optical assets thereby preserving MTN past investments while ensuring future proof and state of art solution.

Nigeria’s growing economy is fueling a proliferation of mobile subscribers, which number about 275 to every one landline in the country. As a result, Nigeria has a significant need for reliable, mobile broadband access to support growing demand for bandwidth hungry services such as streaming video plus the ever-increasing need from enterprises for storage and data center connections. The new network also gives MTN the capacity and flexibility to offer wholesale services to other service providers in the region.

Key Facts:

• MTN Nigeria is the biggest mobile operator in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, and West Africa region with more than 58 million subscribers and also is the largest subsidiary in the MTN Group – a multinational telecommunications group offering world-class cellular network access d business solutions to more than 210 million subscribers in 22 countries across Africa and the Middle East.

• MTN Nigeria’s network covers 88.8 percent of the country’s land mass giving 86.2 percent of the population access to mobile services.

• Alcatel-Lucent is supporting MTN Nigeria’s rapid growth in mobile subscribers by building a 100G DWDM/OTN network using Alcatel-Lucent’s 1830 Photonic Service Switch (PSS) platform, a family of equipment that has been designed according to the latest international SD-FEC zero touch photonics and coherent technology.

Alcatel-Lucent Agile Optical Networking combines WDM, OTN, and GMPLS/ASON control plane intelligence to assure scalable, versatile, reliable and efficient transport at 100G and beyond.Quotes:

Lynda Saint-Nwafor, CTO of MTN Nigeria said: “MTN realized we needed to upgrade our network to meet customer expectations for ultra-broadband connectivity and high reliability within Nigeria’s very competitive marketplace. We wanted a state of the art solution that met three main criteria: increased network reliability, a high degree of scalability to prepare the network for 400G and beyond, and preservation of our existing 10G investment. Alcatel-Lucent’s demonstrations showed that they could meet all of our criteria and we look forward to deploying the network overlay in 2014.”

Hatim Zougari, Country Senior Officer of Alcatel-Lucent in Nigeria, said: “We knew that MTN’s top priority was to provide reliability to their customers but they also wanted to offer ultra-broadband and they wanted to retain usefulness of as much of their legacy network as possible. We were able to show that we can give them a cost-effective solution that accomplishes all of their goals in a way that no one else could.”

About MTN Nigeria:

MTN Nigeria is part of the MTN Group, Africa’s leading cellular telecommunications company. On May 16, 2001, MTN became the first GSM network to make a call following the globally lauded Nigerian GSM auction conducted by the Nigerian Communications Commission earlier in the year. Thereafter the company launched full commercial operations beginning with Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt. MTN paid $285m for one of four GSM licenses in Nigeria in January 2001. To date, in excess of US$12 billion has been invested building mobile telecommunications infrastructure in Nigeria. Since launch in August 2001, MTN has steadily deployed its services across Nigeria. It now provides services in 223 cities and towns, more than 10,000 villages and communities and a growing number of highways across the country, spanning the 36 states of the Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Many of these villages and communities are being connected to the world of telecommunications for the first time ever. The company’s digital microwave transmission backbone, the 3,400 Kilometre Y’elloBahn was commissioned by President Olusegun Obasanjo in January 2003 and is reputed to be the most extensive digital microwave transmission infrastructure in all of Africa. The Y’elloBahn has significantly helped to enhance call quality on MTN network.

With over 58 million subscribers, MTN Nigeria Communications Limited (MTNN) provides cellular network access and ICT solutions to millions of Nigerians, connecting whole communities with each other and with the rest of the world. It is also the largest subsidiary in the MTN Group – a multinational telecommunications group offering world-class cellular network access and business solutions to over 210 million subscribers in 22 countries across Africa and the Middle East. For more information please visit: http://www.mtnonline.com/

ABOUT ALCATEL-LUCENT (EURONEXT PARIS AND NYSE: ALU) (HTTP://WWW.ALCATEL-LUCENT.COM):

We are at the forefront of global communications, providing products and innovations in IP and cloud networking, as well as ultra-broadband fixed and wireless access to service providers and their customers, and to enterprises and institutions throughout the world. Underpinning us in driving the industrial transformation from voice telephony to high-speed digital delivery of data, video and information is Bell Labs, an integral part of the Group and one of the world’s foremost technology research institutes, responsible for countless breakthroughs that have shaped the networking and communications industry. Our innovations have resulted in our Group being recognized by Thomson Reuters as a Top 100 Global Innovator, as well as being named by MIT Technology Review as amongst 2012’s Top 50 “World’s Most Innovative Companies”. We have also been recognized for innovation in sustainability, being named Industry Group Leader in the Technology Hardware & Equipment sector in the 2014 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices review, for making global communications more sustainable, affordable and accessible, all in pursuit of the Group’s mission to realize the potential of a connected world.

With revenues of Euro 14.4 billion in 2013, Alcatel-Lucent is listed on the Paris and New York stock exchanges (Euronext and NYSE: ALU). The company is incorporated in France and headquartered in Paris.
For more information, visit Alcatel-Lucent on: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com

Source: http://naijainvestgateway.com/2014/10/alcatel-lucent-mtn-nigeria-boost-connectivity-africas-populous-nation-ultra-broadband-100g-fiber-optic-data-network.html

Job Title: Warehouse Reconciliation Supervisor

Company: Diageo

Level: L7A

Reports To: Warehouse Manager

Context/Scope: To execute all hands on Brewery warehouse activities to achieve set targets particularly in the areas of receipt, storage, documentation, reporting, reconciliation and accountability of empty bottles and crates as well as finished goods; in line with Diageo supply chain capability framework and risk management standards. This job resides within Brewery Distribution section of Customer Services Department

Purpose of Role: To carry out all hands on distribution warehousing activities in the areas of receipt, storage, documentation, reporting, reconciliation and accountability of empty bottles and crates, as well as finished goods so as to fully support packaging department.

Dimensions
Market Complexity:
The role works across packaging and distribution teams in the breweries, as well as with personnel of 3 rd party logistics service providers, to deliver set departmental objectives.

Top 3-5 Accountabilities
Carry out all reconciliation of issue and receipts in Ikeja DC, maintain compliance with statutory, Guinness Nigeria PLC and Diageo standards in warehousing, physical distribution and inventory management
Receive, store, record and issue all inward goods (fulls and empties) and scheduling, loading of all outward goods (fulls and empties) in line with issuance/dispatch instructions
Reconcile physical stock to the inventory listing balance in Sun system daily, weekly and monthly
Prepare and circulate all periodic (daily, weekly, monthly) inventory reports
Supervise all 3 rd party logistics service providers’ personnel in the warehouse to achieve departmental targets

Qualifications and Experience Required
Minimum of OND or its equivalent
Computer literate, numerate
SAP expert
Good business understanding and commercial skills
Excellent inventory control skills


Source: http://naijainvestgateway.com/2014/10/warehouse-reconciliation-supervisor-diageo.html

Company: MasterCard

Job Title: Corporate Communications, Africa (Leader), Lagos/ Johannesburg

Requisition Number: 15205BR
Budget Business Unit : Global Products and Solutions

Job Description

MasterCard is a technology company in the global payments business. We connect consumers, financial institutions, merchants, governments and businesses worldwide and enable them to use secure and convenient electronic forms of payment.

Join the industry’s most passionate, motivated and engaged global team – Our employees are encouraged to drive innovation every day in support of a more connected world – A World Beyond Cash.

Overview
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) region’s Communications area utilizes communications strategies and expertise to advance business priorities across the region. The main mandate of the MEA Communications team is to build and advance, as well as defend and protect, the reputation of MasterCard, its products, enterprise and brand.

The jobholder will join a highly driven African team focused on achieving rapid success and growth across the continent. He or she will have a track record at building competence and confidence in the strategic use of communications within the organization and will deliver impactful and credible communications to key external stakeholders, as well as the equally important employee base.

Based in Johannesburg, South Africa or Lagos, Nigeria, he or she will report to the Communications Manager: Africa. This individual will lead all communications functions across two divisions – South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa – including: External and Media Communications, Social and Digital Communications, Internal Communications, Corporate Social Responsibility and Event Management.

The position will effectively act as deputy for the Communications Manager: Africa and will, as such, provide strategic counsel to the South African and Sub-Saharan African senior management teams and support strategic business initiatives. He or she will partner with Marketing on brand building with a sophisticated approach to, and execution of, issues and reputation management. He or she will have an established track record and experience in successfully managing media and corporate communications’ crises. He or she will be expected to draw on a robust corporate or agency experience to bring fresh, proactive strategic thinking to the enterprise.

Role
• Tell the MasterCard Africa story at a global level, both internally and externally. This includes writing error-free, on-message content tailored to a wide range of audiences and channels including blog posts, newsletters, media releases, speeches, briefing documents, internal employee stories, social media posts etc.
• Lead MasterCard’s communications strategy and media presence across Africa. Work with the Communications Manager: Africa, the MEA Communications Vice President, senior management, country mangers and business unit leads to devise and implement successful communications programs at local and pan-African levels, allocate resources and direct execution.
• Manage MasterCard’s PR Agencies in Africa including day to day management, development of strategy, overseeing contracts and budgets, continuously scope for better vendors, etc.
• Work with Marketing to put in place a solid social media communications platform to ensure optimized share of voice for MasterCard in social networks across Africa and effective two-way communication therein.
• Manage major South African, Sub-Saharan and African events especially those attended by the Region’s President or by senior visiting executives like the MasterCard Africa Knowledge Forum, World Economic Forum Africa, African Banker Awards, etc. This includes creating high-level briefing packs, scheduling senior executive meetings, managing PR agencies, etc.
• Lead and implement MasterCard MEA’s strategic and interactive employee communications and engagement programme in Africa, using all existing internal communications channels to ensure the company’s African story is well told within MasterCard.
• Conceptualize, plan and manage employee events including year-end functions, team off-sites, town halls etc.
• Lead employee volunteering efforts by identifying charitable causes, coordinating with NGOs and mobilizing employees.
• Support the Communications Manager: Africa and MEA Comms VP to ensure structures, personnel (internal and agency), resources, work flow, and communications processes are in place to deliver a solid pan-African strategic plan against the SA and Sub-Saharan African business objectives and the MEA Communications strategy.

Source : http://naijainvestgateway.com/2014/10/corporate-communications-africa-leader-lagos-johannesburg.html

Firm- Ericsson – Lagos, Lagos, NG

Date of Job Post October 23, 2014

Job description

Req ID: 45338

Ericsson Overview

Ericsson is a world-leading provider of telecommunications equipment & services to mobile & fixed network operators. Over 1,000 networks in more than 180 countries use Ericsson equipment, & more than 40 percent of the world’s mobile traffic passes through Ericsson networks. Using innovation to empower people, business & society, we are working towards the Networked Society, in which everything that can benefit from a connection will have one. At Ericsson, we apply our innovation to market-based solutions that empower people & society to help shape a more sustainable world.

We are truly a global company, working across borders in 175 countries, offering a diverse, performance-driven culture & an innovative & engaging environment where employees enhance their potential every day. Our employees live our vision, core values & guiding principles. They share a passion to win & a high responsiveness to customer needs that in turn makes us a desirable partner to our clients. To ensure professional growth, Ericsson offers a stimulating work experience, continuous learning & growth opportunities that allow you to acquire the knowledge & skills necessary to reach your career goals.

Purpose of the role

The purpose of the Operations Head of Managed Services is to deliver the same responsibilities as MSCOO but at MS Operations Level

The Head of Operations will be responsible for:

Full responsibility for Managed Services Organization in the unit within the CU
Meeting the contracted KPI’s in the designated geographical circle/area
CU level organisation consisting of Field Operations a, LNOC and GSC governance
Customer Satisfaction in the designated geographical circle/area
1st Level of escalation for customer complaints and major network incidents
Regular customer meetings and regional performance review
Capacity management for the designated geographical circle/areas, including receipt/sign-off of the capacity forecast, preparation of network change plans, project plans, rollout and material forecasts etc.
Analyze structural problems in the networks, set improvement plans and follow up
Management of budget, corrective actions and follow ups
Implementation of the Network Change Plans
Own ,conduct and follow up 3PP governance and management
EDUCATION

Bachelor of engineering / Masters degree
COMPETENCIES

Professional/Technical Competence

Demonstrated Ability to Deliver P&L Results Successfully in a Major Services Division
Ability to Drive Business Development – Up-scoping, Upselling, Contract / Business Retention
Contract Execution
Senior Leadership Capability (qualified leadership experience of leading bigger organizations)
Multi-Cultural Awareness
International Mobility willingness to relocate globally

For more details, visit: http://naijainvestgateway.com/2014/10/head-operations-ericsson.html

Firm- Philips – Lagos, NG-LA

Date of Job Post October 22, 2014

Job description

Why choose Philips?

With a growing presence in cardiology, oncology, and women’s health, Philips Healthcare operates in the key areas of Imagining Systems, Patient Care & Clinical Informatics, Home Healthcare and Customer Services. Within these areas it offers unique business propositions that deliver value throughout the cycle of care – from disease prevention and screening to diagnosis, treatment, therapy monitoring and disease management. Irrespective of whether the care cycle takes the patient from doctor’s office to hospital or hospital to home or simply from one medical department to another, Philips Healthcare’s unique medical solutions are designed to optimize the quality and flow of patient information and clinical decision making.

About Philips Africa:

Philips Africa comprises all 54 countries of Africa, from the Cape to Cairo, and from the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean. Philips Africa is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa and it has presence in seven other African countries, in the cities of Accra, Algiers, Casablanca, Cairo, Lagos, Nairobi and Tunis. Philips Africa is definitely one of the growth drivers for Philips.

Job Title:

Business Development Manager Ultrasound (US) Nigeria

Reports to: Business Manager Ultrasound for region Africa



Aim of the job:

Responsible for leading the country to realize the business objectives of US (equipment and services) and drive the total country ‘upstream’ business creation and ‘downstream’ business execution. The Business Development Manager is a member of the District Management Team.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Business Management

Accountable for maximizing order intake, sales (incl. Point-Of-Sale Services Contracts) and price realization within the country for US
Support Annual Operating Planning process
Performance measurement with US counterparts of the channel partners, including selection, development and goal setting. Ensure overall high level of engagement.
Drive business development in the country with a 1 till 2 year horizon in general and 3 months planning horizon in specific (e.g. RoFo, funnel management, status, corrective action plan)
Own the forecast process including funnel maintenance within the country and business; secure funnel management tool is up to date, systematically analyzing win & loss deals, expectations, customer satisfaction (NPS), market, competition and trends
Responsible for creation and execution of corrective action plans
Responsible for country product mix (QxP)
Consolidate information about market trends, competitor’s sales practices and potential projects.

Downstream Marketing

Build/Execute marketing plan US, translating the marketing strategy into tangible deliverables for the Country Sales force, focusing on the country implementation
Optimize market share actively managing the portfolio to take account of changing environments
Conduct win / loss analyses to examine reasons for success / failure
Drive growth by identification of business opportunities and allocate resources and business tools accordingly
Identify new business, channel opportunities and customer needs in the country(s) to ensure growth
Support new products launches

Upstream Marketing

Monitor country market prices, provides input on competitive price developments and product price positioning based on win / loss analyses. Escalate positioning / pricing issues to cluster
Provide feedback on product requirements, competition (e.g. portfolio, sales tools, tactics) and required programs to cluster
Provide sales tools requirements to cluster
Provide outlook on market size, growth and share

Customer Relations



Manage business relationships with Key Decision Makers, strategic US accounts and Key Opinion Leaders, in addition to customers representing the different market segments

Quality and Regulatory

Take all necessary actions, including the deployment of team objectives, to ensure full compliance with all Business and Q&R policies and procedures

Authorities

Authority to make decisions on all sales and service sales activities in the assigned country as directed by Business Manager for the region and District Manager in line with the regional strategy and authorization matrix.

Key measures

Order intake, price realization and sales versus AOP
Customer Satisfaction (NPS)
Forecast accuracy and CRM funnel management information
Socket retention rate & Installed base development
Clean orders (Order Data Sheet)
Product mix

Education & Experience

Degree level education or equivalent.
Knowledge of Ultrasound is a preference
Experience in sales and / or marketing in a B2C/B2B environment
Knowledge of channel structures
Understanding of local Healthcare market is highly preferred
Fluent in English both verbal as written.

Source: http://naijainvestgateway.com/2014/10/business-development-manager-ultrasound-nigeria.html

Firm- Diageo – Various – Nigeria

Date of Job Post October 22, 2014

Job description

Are you made of more?


The Opportunity

Here at Guinness Nigeria we are looking for Sales Executives that are made of more: more passion, more drive, more authenticity, and more flair than a traditional sales executive.

This is not just a job; this is an opportunity to be part of an amazing team who are the custodians of our iconic brands like Guinness Foreign Extra Stout (FES), Smirnoff, Baileys, Harp, Malta Guinness and many more.

At Guinness Nigeria, we are constantly evolving as an organization that provides real opportunities for personal and career growth for our employees. We work with pace and passion, we love what we do and the people we work with.



The Role

The Sales Executive role is our entry level route into the sales function. The Sales Executive role is one that requires the ability to build strong commercial relationships with our customers. Managing and developing your own accounts is a core part of the role and you will be responsible for activations, preselling and order taking.



The Right Person

We are looking for sales executives with a strong desire to build a career in sales and a real passion to win. In addition, our sales executives are expected to have the following qualifications and capabilities:



Minimum of Ordinary National Diploma (OND) with 1 year commercial expertise gained across Sales / Consumer Marketing or Sales Management.
Good communication skills –written and verbal
Good IT skills
High degree of integrity
Good inter personal skills
Willingness to work across Nigeria.

Previous selling experience is desired but not essential (full training in the Diageo Way of Selling will be provided)

Source: http://naijainvestgateway.com/2014/10/sales-executive-diageo.html

Job description

Exciting career opportunities for Graduates and Experienced hires in Workforce Management Centre Limited.

Elearning and Graphics Designer
Finance Manager
Internal Control & Risk Management Officer
Head of Human Resources and Business Process Outsourcing
Head HR Operations
Business Driver, Human Resources Solutions
Team Lead, Verification
Business Development Officers
Management Consultants
Team Lead, Recruitment and Assessment
Head, Finance & Admin
Management Consultants
Business Writers
Editors
Young Professionals (At least 1 year experience)

Desired Skills and Experience

Candidates applying for each role must possess a minimum of First degree in the appropriate / relevant discipline to the role.

Additional qualification will be an added advantage
Ideal candidate for each role must possess strong business acumen and must be result oriented.
Very strong desire to make significant impact

source: http://naijainvestgateway.com/2014/10/exciting-job-opportunities-workforce-management-centre.html

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If you have a venture then you have the ability to raise capital. As you gear up to be connected with an investor, here is an overview of how to prepare yourself for a fundraising campaign, the very step needed to connect your business with investors.

Prepare your scheme
Before putting out your venture for fundraising, it is imperative you work on your visibility. This gives investors an opportunity to do a first assessment of your business and access its potential. To improve your chances, add letters of Intent from strategic partners or contracts with existing customers, etc. Add relevant media that helps to give an impression of the company and team.

Also make sure to add team members and advisors to your team page and complete the Quick Scan. These help investors see who is part of your team and understand how far you are in building the business. Some investors back early stage companies while others focus on growth stage. These tools improve your chances of meeting the right investors.

Register your purpose
Given the results of the quick Scan, the next step is to register your intention to raise a round of funding. You need to indicate the financing stage (Seed, Start-up etc.) You also need to indicate the financing type (Equity, Debt or Hybrid) and your capital needs (say between USD $10,000 and USD $1 million), this allows a venture capitalist review your registered intention. The next step is to garner investor interest and secure a lead investor.

Engage likely lead investors
If you have done your work and your venture clearly shows traction, you will hopefully secure interest from a number of possible lead investors. You can engage them and work to understand the differences between them. It’s up to you to decide who is the best investor for your business and agree to a fair term sheet. Do not approve the lead investor until you feel confident about the terms of the deal they are offering. If they have not made the investment into your business, you can ask them to send a bank guarantee showing they have the required capital on reserve. When the lead investor is approved, you can upload the term sheet to the documents tab on your venture profile.

Raising funds
Once a lead investor is secured, the venture can go into “Raising Capital Mode” for a period of time. At this stage, investors can review the term sheet and express their interest to participate. They can outline how they plan to contribute in non-financial ways and any terms or conditions they might have as part of their participation.

Closing the pact
It is time to close the deal. At this stage of your deal, you should expect to receive copies of the registered intentions and can follow up with the lead investor to close the financing round. Once completed, you should put your venture back into building mode. Make sure you maintain the foundations needed to raise additional capital in the future!

Source: http://naijainvestgateway.com/2014/10/fundamental-steps-raising-funds-venture-capitalistsinvestors.html?utm_campaign=twitter&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitter

Invitation for Bids (IFB)

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA

ONDO STATE AGENCY FOR CONTROL OF AIDS

HIV/AIDS PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT PROJECT II

(HPDPII)

CREDIT No.CR 45960-ng

Procurement of hospital equipment

IFB No. HADP II/ODSACA/NCB/01/2014

This invitation for Bids follows the General Procurement Notice for this project that appeared in Development Business, issues no. of November 21, 2012.
The Governmnet of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has received credit from the International Development Association toward the cost of HIV/AIDS Programme Development Project II, and it intends to apply part of the proceeds of this credit to payments under the Contract for the procurement of Hospital Equipment.
The Ondo State Agency for Control of AIDS now invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the Procurement of the following:
Lot No. Description Quantity(Unit Test) Bid Security Delivery Period


Location
1 Hematology Analyzer 1 No Not less than 2.5% of Bid Price 60 Days State Specialist Hospital, Akure, Ondo State
2 Clinical Chemistry Analyzer 1 No Not less than 2.5% of Bid Price 60 Days Mother and Child hospital, Akure Ondo State


3 CD 4 Machine 1 No Not less than 2.5% of Bid Price 60 Days General Hospital, Idanre, Ondo State
4 Centrifuge Machine 1 No Not less than 2.5% of Bid Price 60 Days Mother and Child hospital, Akure Ondo State




NB: Bidders may bid for any one of the lots and discounts offered for the award of combined lots will be considered in the bid evaluation.

Bidding will be conducted through the National Competitive Bidding (NCB),a procedure specified in the World Bank’s Guidelines: Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA Credit, and is open to all bidders from Eligible Source Countries as defined in the Guidelines.
Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from: The Project Manager, HIV/AIDS Programme Development Project II, at the address below and inspect the bidding documents from 8:00am to 4:00pm Mondays to Fridays, except on public holidays.
Qualifications requirements include:
Documentary Evidence of two (2) contracts of similar nature and magnitude during the last five (5) years
Audited Financial Statements for the last five (5) years to demonstrate the financial capability of the Bidder in terms of Profitability and adequate working capital.
A Manufacturer’s Authorization for equipment not produced by the company.
A margin of preference for eligible national contractors shall not be applied. Additional details are provided in the Bidding Documents.

A complete set of Bidding Documents in English may be purchased by interested bidders on the submission of a written Application to the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of N10, 000.00 (Ten Thousand Naira) only. The method of payment will be in Bank Draftin favor of HIV/AIDS Program Development Project ii, ODSACA. The bidding documents will be collected by the representative of the Bidder or by courier services on request.
Bids must be delivered to the address below at or before 10.00 am on 13/11/2014. Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders’ representatives, who choose to attend in person at the address below at 10.00am on 13/11/2014. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security of at least 2.5% of Bid Price or an equivalent amount in a freely convertible currency.
The address referred to above is:
The Project Manager,

HIV/AIDS Programme Development Project,

Ondo State Agency for Controil of AIDS (ODSACA).

State Secretariat Annex, Owo/Ilesha road, Akure,

Ondo State, Nigeria

Source: http://naijainvestgateway.com/2014/10/invitation-bids-federal-government-nigeria-ondo-state-agency-control-aids.html

Event Venue: Cyprian Ekwensi Art and Cultural Centre, Garki, Area 10

Event Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Event Date: Friday, November 21, 2014 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (PST)

Event Details

The Productivity Seminars is focused on making ECOWAS, West Africa, the most productive region in the World. Hence we organize various Productivity Seminars in different cities in West Africa.

Source: http://naijainvestgateway.com/2014/10/productivity-seminars-2014-abuja-job-fair.html

Event Venue: Transcorp Hilton Hotel

Event Location: No. 1 Aguiyi Ironsi Street , Maitama Abuja

Event Date: Tuesday, 11 November 2014 from 11:00 to 17:30 (WAT)

Event Details

British Council in Nigeria invites you to attend its 12th Education UK Exhibition holding on Tuesday, November 11th, 2014 in Abuja.

Come and meet with representatives from over 50 UK institutions who will be visiting Abuja.

Get first-hand information about the various study options available to you at a variety of UK institutions. The representatives will be available to provide you with advice and guidance as you plan to take you studies to the next level.

The UK is a top study destination for students considering an international education and has four of the world’s top six universities. UK education institutions have a strong reputation for research and offer students world–class education in a variety of fields as well as exposure to a multi-cultural learning and social environment.

There will also be professional development sessions running alongside the exhibition.

We look forward to welcoming you at the exhibition.

Source: http://naijainvestgateway.com/2014/10/education-uk-exhibition-nigeria-2014-abuja.html

Firm: WorleyParsons – NGA-Lagos
Job description
Job Specific Knowledge:
Applicants require experience in working in a structural engineering team within a large multi discipline project team.
The role mandates previous experience in minimum facility platform design and including the substructure, topsides and bridges.
A comprehensive understanding of structural analysis using SACS for substructure and topsides in-place strength, seismic & fatigue, load-out, transportation, flotation, upending, on bottom stability and lifting analyses as a minimum is required.

Expert knowledge of Analysis, simulation, programming and design calculations, Application of knowledge to add value, Understanding and implementation of engineering and design process, equipment skid design, specification and procurement activities, Designs for constructability, commissioning, operations and maintenance

Ability to develop engineering sketches with hand calculations & details for drafting and to carry out engineering checks of drawings. Work shall include MTOs, preparation of specifications and engineering requisitions. Good knowledge of material grades and specifications in reviewing material test reports and other documents from vendors
Industry Specific Experience:

6 to 8 years experience, of which the last 4 years has performed detail structural design of substructures and topsides using SACS for the offshore oil and gas industry.

Qualifications
Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training:
A Bachelor of Engineering (Civil/Structural)

HSE Capability:
Commitment to safe working practices and ability to promote safety consciousness within the department
IT Skills:
Proficiency in the use of general computer softwares.

People Skills:
Requires communication skills to be able to successfully work in a team environment and communicate effectively with other disciplines

Source: http://naijainvestgateway.com/2014/09/structural-engineer-jkt-ocpfucpf.html