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Franchise Customer Manager at Coca-Cola Company

Monday, November 24, 2014 12:45 PM

The Coca-Cola Company is an American multinational beverage corporation and manufacturer, retailer and marketer of nonalcoholic beverage concentrates and syrups, which is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Coca-Cola Nigeria is recruiting to fill the below job position;

Job Title: Franchise Customer Manager - Nigeria

Job ID: 28342
Location: Lagos

Job Summary

The Franchise Customer Manager will be responsible for driving the Customer and Commercial agenda in Nigeria. This role reports operationally to the Franchise General Manager, and functionally to the Customer Strategy Manager. It has one direct report.

Leading the customer agenda as follows:

Managing a number of key accounts , Future Consumption & Immediate Consumption, as being defined from the Business Unit.

Developing the Annual Business Plan based on the guidelines from BU and reflecting local needs and opportunities to deliver the core Key Business Indicators

Driving solid alignment with the Bottling partners, and ensure timely execution and evaluation of the key activities

Supports the negotiations, led by the Bottling partners ,of the annual commercial agreement ( pricing terms & conditions) for the key customers

Steward the process, routines with the Customers and Bottling partners in national level as being defined by the customer Team in the Business Unit (BU)

Managing the relationship with the key customers in country level within the Franchise Operations territory

Sharing best practices with the customers and the Bottling partners

Participating actively in the Customer and Commercial Leadership routines

Overseeing the commercial Agenda as follows:

Develop and lead the commercial strategy for Nigeria Franchise in line with Vision 2020 to maximize profitability anchored on Occasions, Brands, Packs, Pricing and Channels.

Support System Commercial Capability building efforts which is a critical element for delivering our 2020 vision with special focus on Route to Market and Market execution continuous development

Develop processes and tracking routines that provides direction and support for Bottlers to accelerate value creation for the System

Drive the commercial agenda, through the system's implementation of Right Execution Daily (RED), Route to Market (RTM) including Distributor Operating Standards and Assesment (DOSA) as well as Revenue Generation Management (RGM)

Demonstrate commercial subject matter expertise and institute cross-system projects by developing productive networks with the Center, TCCC Groups', Bottlers to create long term strategic value and competitive advantage for the franchise and ultimately, the BU.

Lead the development and implementation of scalable processes by the Bottling system to manage, measure and continuously improve segmented outlet execution in order for differentiation and value generation in the market to achieve Business Unit goals.

Ensure this strategy takes into account Business Unit and Bottler stakeholders through a systematic process of alignment and inspiring system passion for the co-created strategic direction. Ensure that a value-based dialogue permeates the organization thereby moving away from short term volume based outlook to long-term business growth.

Key Duties/Responsibilities

1.) Develop strategic plans to deliver the core customer Key Business Indicators (KBI) (volume, revenue, SOVI, incidence, Operating Income, Out of Stock reduction and order accuracy) and shift the dialogue with the customers towards value creation in the Franchise Operations (FO) level - 20%

Develop and implement the annual Joint Business Plan (JBP) for the customers of his/her responsibility in FO, aligned with the customer's global or regional strategies as well as the Company's strategic corridors.

Defines and manages the DME per customer in local level allocation for the key customers.

Works closely with the customer team in BU and with the Shopper Marketing Manager ( SMM) to develop shopper driven customer plans (annual activity calendar, develop the look of success based on consumer and shopper insights)

Drives revenue growth in the customers in national level through OBPPC (Occasion Brand Price Pack Channel) by working closely with the SSM and the Customer Development Manager

2.) Drives robust Alignment with the Bottling partners and with the key customer in country level - 20%
Works closely with the Customer strategy Manager to ensure alignment with the Bottling partners and the key customer teams, in FO/country level

Leads jointly with the customer strategy manager the routines with the Bottling partners in FO level

Set up and steward all the process with the customers ( JBP process, joint reviews, joint score card development, customer mapping, Top 2 Top meetings )

Works closely with Capabilities development Manager to ensure the right capabilities are in place in national level

Works closely with the SC Manager to ensure delivery of all the KBI's with regards SC

3.) Drive the annual negotiations with the priority customers - 30%

Defines jointly with the Nigeria Finance Manager and the Customer Strategy Manager the optimum trade mixes for the annual negotiations for the key customers and provides value-building solutions to local operations.

Steward the local negotiations for top key customers, connecting local idiosyncrasies with regional frameworks, jointly and fully aligned with the Bottling partners

4.) Tracks performance and Builds Capabilities - 10%

Works closely with the data analytics manager to develop the joint customer scorecards and share results with local operations and customers.

Works closely with the data analytics managers to analyze and interpret customer sales data and evaluates the key activities of the plan for input in business reviews and planning sessions

Analyzes the ROI on DME investment of strategic initiatives implemented with the key customers.

Works closely with the customer team in the BU and with the C&CL Capabilities Manger to ensure the implementation of the capabilities plan for Nigeria ( System and Customers)

5.) Commercial Excellence - 10%

Track key performance indicators at a detailed level for customer-clusters(channel), brand, pack, price, region, account and outlet-level, and develops action plans to improve performance

Lead the development of a segmented picture of success by channel and ensure execution through the bottling system. This POS should be sold in to bottler ownerships at the highest level and then be tailor made for every geography as it is rolled out.

Fully develop a rollout plan by country and bottler ownership for RED in order to pilot and scale segmented execution principles. Develop a capability building curriculum that will assist bottler staff with the heightened demands that the RED process requires. Align the sales force remuneration systems with bottler management teams in order to ensure that correct behavior is driven at an outlet execution level.

6.) Drive the OBBPC agenda - 10%

Develops System O-BPP-C architecture which is differentiated by customer-cluster (channel) taking the following into account.

Opportunity and revenue maps by country derived from a CBL study.

The current and future brand portfolio and individual brand footprints as they relate to consumer need states identified in the CBL.

Pack roles from both a KO system point of view as well as a consumer point of view specifically as it relates to elasticity versus competitors and pricing rules of engagement. From pack role research provide input into the annual price increase through price demand curves by pack using brand Coca-Cola to normalize the data.

Thorough understanding of the competitive landscape by country and bottler to drive pricing competitiveness by brand and pack.

Be responsible for the interrogation of the CBL data to segment consumers into natural clusters that represent the entire population of every country in the Business Unit. Align the use of these consumer clusters with consumer marketing department in order to maximize communication strategies.

7.) Strategy Development to drive profitable growth/occasions - 10%

Lead the development of the Commercial strategy for the territories within the Franchise

Develop strategy and programs to increase consumption in profitable consumption occasions with particular emphasis on Future Consumption (FC).

Develop and implement a Future/Immediate Consumption package strategy that drives clear FC growth. This strategy should take into account new pack innovation and its impact on production capability, capacity, Capex requirements and ROFC/IC.

Develop and execute operational elements of agreed brand / price / pack / channel plans

Jointly with FU, drives implementation, piloting initiatives with Bottlers

Follows-through on implementation of agreed plans

8.) Development, Opportunity Identification, Revenue Maps and System profitability - 10%

Ensure that a value-based dialogue permeates the organization thereby moving away from short term volume based outlook.

Revenue Growth Management Capability: Exists for the Systems to sustainability accelerate capabilities to optimize System profit growth, driving revenues while growing share of value, share of volume and securing a fundamental competitive advantage.

Use opportunity maps to integrate customer-cluster (channel), shopper purchase behavior, and competitive analysis into consumer understanding, and develops revenue map to prioritize the opportunities.

Ensure sales force are clearly incentivized to drive profitability by partnering with the bottler to drive Salesforce programs that lead to System profitability

Ensure sales force are clearly incentivized to drive profitability by partnering with the bottler to drive Salesforce programs that lead to System profitability

Ensure sales force are clearly incentivized to drive profitability by partnering with the bottler to drive Salesforce programs that lead to System profitability

Best Practice Sharing:

Leveraging best practices and developing new thinking

Import commercial best practices from Group and Corporate that are applicable to the franchise and implementing the same with Bottling partners

Effectively engage relevant stakeholders to put into action best practice

Financial/ Job Scope

TCCC Brands/Products - TCCC Full Beverage Portfolio

TCCC Product Launches Annually - As per BP

Customer Relevance (Sales in converted US Dollars) - Focus will be behind the following customers in Nigeria (Shoprite, Spar, Domminos Pizza, Mr Biggs, Chicken Republic,Hilton, Intercontinental)

Countries (# of counties doing business) - Nigeria

Management Role

Operating Budget - TBC . Customer DME , traveling, customer meetings , best practice meetings etc.

OPEX USD influenced - As a above

Countries, BU(s), and/or Group Responsibility - FO responsibility affecting all the countries that the key customers have business

Suppliers - None

Productivity - The creation of this capability will generate incremental revenue through volume increase due to shopper driven activation

Communication Complexities

Will interact with Coca-Cola, bottlers and customer senior management, mainly at BU and national levels.

Will be required to proactively build and maintain relationships with appropriate senior level customer management.

Will be required to interact with, persuade and influence Coca-Cola System and Customer Senior management on various advanced customer analytics.

Will be responsible to influence and guide analytics third party Subject Market Experts.

Analysis

Understands very well the customer profit model and try to identify opportunities to create value by linking our portfolio, shopper and consumer needs within the customer model

Provides solutions for a series of issues ( e.g. supply chain, cash flow, new equipment, quality etc.) to create value and strengthen the relationship with the customers

Develop an effective framework and process to improve Customer Service across Business Unit

Aligns and influences many stakeholders ( e.g. marketing in FO, FO General Managers, market operations managers, country managers etc.) to drive a customer centric approach and create value for the System and the customers.

Understands advanced analysis of customer business building opportunities and programs/services, including insights of basket analysis, combo meals, purchase occasions, category performance, etc.

Understand how OBPPC creates value within the customer profit model and develops compelling proposals to the customer and to the System

Scenario creating to identify the optimum solution across the value creation model

Judgment and Decision Making

The position will pioneer system wide thinking and expertise in the area of customer management and shift the dialogue towards value creation

Develops robust customer plans that will create value and ensures through certain process and routines timely execution of the plans

Builds robust relationships within the System and with the customers to ensure to optimize the benefits of the new customer model

Influencing key decision makers and stakeholders to make final decisions (internally, System and customers) in various areas (e.g. capabilities development, new launches in case of OBPPC, new Route To Market, structure etc.)

Identifies value creation initiatives and connects them with the local strategies and plans.

Actively involved in the customer BP and ABP for the customer team

Innovation:

Set ups process and routines internally and with the customers

Set up a process of sharing best practices

Works internally with various stakeholders to get proper support and alignment

Builds a customer and shopper centric culture in the System centric resulting to a new way of doing business with the key customers

Qualifications / Competencies / Skills
Competencies:

Delivers results: takes the acountability, ensuring productive, efficient execution against priorities. Sets stretching but realistic goals and removes barriers to ensure top quality results

Balances Immediate & Long-Term Priorities - Meets critical objectives while considering the impact of those activities on longer-term goals. Translates strategic direction into personal actions/plans.

Imports and Exports Good Ideas - Shares and adopts ideas in and outside the Company. Leverages insights to inform actions or gain support. Embraces change.

Drives Innovative Business Improvements - Develops ideas and gains others' commitment. Seizes opportunities that can deliver the greatest value. Promotes an environment of creative thinking and innovation.

Develops & Inspires Others - Develops others, improving their skills and capabilities. Provides, seeks and accepts feedback. Supports the diverse contribution of others. Engages others through effective and influential communication

Building Value-Based Relationships: Generating alliances internally and externally by continuously identifying and acting on those things that will create success for the Company and its customers, bottlers, suppliers, communities, and governments.

Customer Focus: Making customers (external and internal) and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; developing and sustaining productive customer relationships.

Communicating & influencing effectively: Conveying information and ideas in a clear, meaningful, and timely manner; providing information to ensure understanding; solicits input from the audience during the communication.

Lives TCCC Values & Ethics: Demonstrates the values and ethics of The Coca-Cola Company through words, actions, and by example; fosters an environment that reflects the values of the company.

Knowledge and Skills
Customer Development:

Knowledge of customer profit model and links our portfolio with consumer and shopper need within the customer model to create value for the customer and the System

Negotiation Skills:

Retail Merchandising and Shopper driven Category Management: Knowledge of how to build and implement an effective in-store merchandising program in order to drive increases in consumer purchase.

Shopper Knowledge: Knowledge of in-store consumer purchasing behaviour in order to develop effective in-store merchandising programs.

Retailing: Knowledge of the retail industry (retailers, competitors, trends, visual merchandising, and general business environment) related to multiple channels.

Channels: Knowledge of specific channels of distribution, including competitive set, target consumers and key trends, including the ability to use information in the identification of new opportunities that are aligned with agreed business objectives.

Portfolio Marketing & Revenue Growth Management: Knowledge of how to build and leverage multiple brands and categories to drive maximum value with the Customer, Shopper and Consumer.

Consumer Knowledge: Knowledge of making global Brands connect with the consumer for long lasting preference leading to loyal adoption.

Project Management: Establishing courses of action to ensure that work is completed efficiently; identifies more critical and less critical activities and tasks; effectively allocates time to complete work; coordinates others.

Winning and collaborative attitude; work in a new environment with a lot of complexity, diversity and new rules of engagement need to be done; flexibility to identify quick and win-win solutions and passion to create a strong legacy

Solid understanding of the System (internally and with the Bottlers)

Related Experience Requirements/ Qualifications

7+ years of successfully demonstrated strategy development, customer development, shopper or customer marketing, data analytics, and/or project management skills.

Proven thought leadership in the ability to properly blend various kinds of analyses and data sources to craft action-oriented recommendations that drive business growth.

Proven ability to influence people and align resources toward a common strategic goal, leveraging best-in-class approaches and methodologies while fine-tuning them to meet specific customer needs; ability to effectively interact and influence Senior Management.

Proven ability to lead multiple simultaneous projects with challenging goals and objectives; proven ability to redirect resources according to needs.

International or multi countries experience is preferred

Educational Requirements

University Bachelor's Degree Required

Knowledge of French will be considered strong plus

Preferred Qualifications
Cultural Diversity:

Will be exposed and must communicate primarily in English and French

Must be proficient in social and cultural matters of all the countries in the Business Unit.

Direct interaction with Bottlers & Customers and their different culture and business backgrounds.

Working Conditions

Professional working conditions, with exposure to security risks when traveling in less secure and/or underdeveloped countries.

Travel Requirements:

30% of time required for travel mostly in Franchise Operations countries but some to the BU

Additional information

Organizational Chart

This is a critical role within the customer engagement model in CEWA and requires a person with solid System understanding, robust analytical and strategic skills, positive and winning attitude strong attitude, and drive to build a shopper culture and ability to work and deliver exceptional results under pressure and complexity.

This position provides the opportunity for development to gain deep knowledge of the drivers for successful integration of key business processes, consumer marketing-customer development-sales & execution-retailers business, required to secure a "win" with customers that enable the Coca-Cola System to access prestigious store locations linked to priority occasions by delivering transformational activation that creates sustainable System value step-up.

The position is newly created and requires a winning and changing attitude and set of skill and knowledge, such as: a clear holistic understanding of how our system works, a proven general management background and the ability to move strategic frameworks and principles into tangible actions and capabilities is indispensable.

The role requires a senior manager with proven track record in managing our business and personal credibility with the senior constituencies that interacts and influences.

Application Closing Date
Not Stated.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Communications Manager at Coca-Cola Company

Monday, November 24, 2014 12:40 PM

The Coca-Cola Company is an American multinational beverage corporation and manufacturer, retailer and marketer of nonalcoholic beverage concentrates and syrups, which is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Coca-Cola Nigeria is recruiting to fill the below job position;

Job Title: Communications Manager, Nigeria Franchise

Job ID: 28209
Location: Lagos

Job Summary:

Play a key role in the development and implementation of effective communication and stakeholder engagement strategies to grow the reputation of our Company and Brands and support the business goals in Nigeria.

Boost the Company's communications impact across the media spectrum (print, broadcast and social) to increase awareness and recognition of the economic and social impact of the Coca-Cola business and engage our various audiences.

Champion Ambassadorship through leveraging internal communication (including Coca-Cola Journey) and volunteering opportunities to inform, engage and inspire our system associates.

Engage and collaborate with the bottling partner as appropriate on system and external communication initiatives.

Monitor and evaluate the impact of our communication on the company's reputation

Support Sustainability communications work for our key initiatives, including 5by20, RAIN, PET Recycling

Key Duties/responsibilities:

Manage corporate communications, including developing publication, video and advertising materials as well as employee communication and engagement. - 20%

Manage media relations, including leveraging traditional and social media to optimize the Company's communications reach and impact. - 20%

Support the Consumer Marketing function with effective Brand PR planning and execution. - 15%

Identify review and recommend strategic sponsorship and partnership opportunities to support the Company's sustainability commitments and drive corporate visibility and reputation. - 15%

Plan and manage internal and external company events, including post event evaluation and reporting. - 10%

Develop, nurture and leverage strategic relationships with key stakeholder groups and relevant individual influencers and decision-makers. - 15%

Manage the PAC Function budget, ensuring value optimization and compliance with the Company's policies and processes. 5%

Communication complexities:

Extensive High Level Strategic/Operational Interaction with: Traditional and social news media, Agencies/ Suppliers. The role will be responsible for monitoring and reporting on our social media mentions and ensuring appropriate response to issues in line with company policy; as well as managing relationships suppliers, including PR and Creative agencies, ensuring compliance with the company's Supplier Guiding Principles and Procurement and Payment Policies

Nature and Purpose of the Interaction: To support the Public Affairs and Communications Manager in developing, implementing and measuring initiatives which enhance and protect the Company's image and reputation.

Analysis

Issues management in Media, Government and Community relations - should possess the requisite personal and professional skills and be able to level Company resources to effectively manage issues. The incumbent will support the IMCR process through developing and managing crisis communications, including media messaging and engagement.

Judgment and Decision Making

Required to advise the PAC Manager and Company management on strategic communication which impact the Company's image and reputation and the effective management of high profile, risk situations.

Innovation

This role will have responsibility for developing and adapting new media properties and tools to substantially shift our internal and external communications engagements from traditional to evolving digital/social platforms, including launching and effectively maintaining the Coca-Cola Journey magazine for Nigeria.

Related Experience Requirements/ Qualifications:
Technical Skills:

Creative writing

Multimedia design tools

Social media usage & blogging

Media Relations

Issues & crisis management

Project management

Budget management

Generic Competencies

Refer to Competency Directory and Provide between 3 - 7 of the highest priority competencies

Drives Innovative Business Improvements

Develops new insights into solutions that result in organizational improvements; promotes a work environment that fosters creative thinking, innovation and rational risk-taking.

Balances Immediate and Long-Term Priorities

Seeks to meet critical objectives while considering the impact of those decisions and activities on the ability to achieve long-term goals.

Delivers Results

Focuses on the critical few objectives that add the most value and channels own and others' energy to consistently deliver results that meet or exceed expectations.

Imports and Exports Good Ideas

Relentlessly seeks, shares and adopts ideas and best practices in and outside the Company and embraces change introduced by others.

Develops and Inspires Others

Builds and maintains relationships that motivate, guide, and/or reinforce the performance of others toward goal accomplishments. Develops self and others to improve performance in current role and to prepare for future roles; seeks and provides feedback and coaching to enhance performance.

Lives the Values

Demonstrates the values of The Coca-Cola Company through words, actions, and by example; fosters an environment that reflects the values of the company.

Required Experience

More than 7 years' experience in Communications or Public Relations functions.

Preferred Qualifications

University Degree preferably in Communication, Journalism or English Language and related fields

Cultural Diversity:

Alignment and engagement with diverse business cultures

Ability to appreciate and engage with a diverse community of media with different objectives and views

Ability to install trust across cultural diverse group of media

Travel Requirements:

20% to 30% across local and international travels.

Additional Information

This job has a direct impact on employee engagement and ambassadorship as well as on the Company's internal and external image, reputation and social license.

The Coca-Cola System workforce in Nigeria is about 5,000 in 13 bottling plants and more than 70 depots across the country - effective deployment and leverage of the Coca-Cola Ambassador programme requires the incumbent to collaborate intensely with HR and the bottling system to inform, inspire and engage our associates.

Nigeria has an extensive media landscape dominated by privately owned, highly competitive and critical dailies and broadcast stations. In this context, it becomes imperative to ensure effective and consistent communication of Coca-Cola's success story, business impact and sustainability footprint. This is crucial to shaping our Company's image, building our reputation and strengthening our social license - all of which are critical to the sustainability of our business in this market.

At The Coca-Cola Company you can cultivate your career in a challenging and dynamic environment. We are the largest manufacturer and distributor of nonalcoholic drinks in the world-selling more than 1 billion drinks a day. Unlock your full potential with a future-focused company that is known and respected throughout the world.

Application Closing Date
Not Stated.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Technical Sales Manager at Du Pont

Monday, November 24, 2014 12:38 PM

DuPont is a science-based products and services company. Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by creating sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer, healthier life for people everywhere. Operating in more than 90 countries, DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and services for markets including agriculture and food; building and construction; communications; and transportation.

Du Pont is looking for a dynamic, driven and customer-centric minded individual to apply for the position of: Technical Sales Manager to support our Baking, Milling and Confectionary Customers.

Job Title: Technical Sales Manager

Location: Lagos

Requirements

The successful candidate must have good interpersonal and Business Skills with mixed experience in the following industries.

Food Processing

Baking

Milling

Baked Confectionary

Food Ingredients

The role will involve seeking Business opportunity, managing customer accounts and services as well as the demonstrating and troubleshooting at Customer facilities.

Extensive traveling will be required from the successful incumbent.

Qualifications

Industry Related relevant Tertiary Qualification

Preferably a Qualified Baker of Bakery manager

Application Closing Date
Not Stated.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Development and Registration Manager at Adexen Recruitment Agency

Monday, November 24, 2014 12:03 PM

Adexen Recruitment Agency - Our client is a multinational company with core competencies in the fields of health care, agriculture and high-tech polymer materials in Nigeria

Adexen Recruitment Agency is mandated by a multinational company with core competencies in the fields of health care, agriculture and high-tech polymer materials to recruit a development and registration manager for its operations in Nigeria

Job Title: Development & Registration Manager

Job reference n°: 808
Industry: Trade
Location: Lagos

Job Description

Obtain new product registrations in respect of established planning in line with company strategy and company projects management processes.

Provide product stewardship and product defence when appropriate.

Manage day to day trials work in cooperation with local research institutes in the area.

Collect and computerize technical data in AD systems.

Develop short and mid-term strategy development plan for Nigeria together with Line Manager as well as the marketing and Sales managers

Establish annual budgets for field's trials, technical & stewardship expenses.

Plan and order samples for small and large field trials

Manage internal tools SCOUT, FRDPP, SLS

Submit and defend files to the registration authorities

Define local trials protocols in relation with Line manager Development & Regulatory Manager WCA, technical development manager and / or Agronomic Development department

Set up and follow up development contracts with research institute or distributor in connection with the legal department

Supervise experimental trials to evidence compliance with standards and legal norms in Nigeria

Collect and compile biological results for files registration

Check conformity of registration application files according to local requirements

Write down and control technical elements on the labels (instructions for use, recommendation, precautions, sell - by date)

Ensure products re-registration, submitting regularly new information & arguments.

Organise and implement QHSE and product Stewardship action plan in close cooperation with HQ

Ensure that procedures regarding technical & environmental issues are respected by the customers and end users

Implement GAP for each products and define guidelines

Analyse discrepancies & give recommendations in case of non compliance

Organise information and training on Product safe use (workers exposures, application equipment) for trainers and farmers

Manage internal hardware and software tools

Inform & train distributors marketing & sales force and staff extension in Nigeria concerning technical performance of products

Visit regularly the key sales territories in WA to communicate on research innovation's

Create communication kits & supports on technical aspects of the products for distributor sales force and staff extension

Coordinate and follow up tests, demonstrations and crop platforms for producers growers associations, commercial farms agricultural companies, partners & authorities, in order to support integrated offer added value and demonstrate profitability improvement for end users

Set up events & training each season for the clients in WA with scientists and opinion leaders, in collaboration with marketing department, to convey crop protection products good use

Communicate on technical aspects of the products in fairs and events

Represent the company toward local authorities concerning product technical aspects & claims

Set up privileged relations with respective authorities to facilitate registration process & companys' product recommendations, as well as with opinion leaders and important users

Represent the company in crop protection organisation concerning registration & technical issues

Implement projects development process and planning to get registration to reach an innovation rate allowing rejuvenation of the companys' portfolio

Adapt the company product stewardship standards to national regulation as well as to business requirements

Promote product technical aspects to reinforce the companys products' image on the market

Requirements

A relevant university degree

Agronomical background ( engineer)

Technical knowledge in field, environment & agronomics

Safe Use and stewardship knowledge

Global crop management view (seeds, fertilization, crop protection)

Communication & negotiation skills, persuasiveness & diplomacy

Flexibility, ability to anticipate in a challenging environment

Languages : English & local dialects

Remuneration
Attractive Package

Application Closing Date
Not Stated

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Communications Officer at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Monday, November 24, 2014 11:54 AM

Action Against Hunger | ACF-International works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.

Action Against Hunger is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Communications Officer

Location: Dutse, Jigawa

Job Description:

The Communications Officer will play a key role in implementing the Child Development Grant Programme (CDGP) funded by the UK Department for International Development, a joint project being implemented by Save the Children UK (SC) and Action Against Hunger (ACF).

Summary of Key Objectives

Develop communication tools and materials to ensure successful program implementation of CDGP for various stakeholders (beneficiaries, community, donor government and other)

Maintain and organize communication data and materials

Document and share good practice from planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of activities at the local community and state levels

Represent ACF externally in relevant local and state level forums and technical working groups

Qualifications & Essential Skills

Bachelor degree in media, communications, marketing or equivalent. Higher level degree and/or significant communications expertise preferred. NYSC Certificate

Professional, motivated, open, creative, mature, responsible, flexible and culturally sensitive

Highly collaborative style; experience developing and implementing communications strategies

Excellent writing/editing, analytical and verbal communication skills

Relationship builder with the flexibility and finesse to "manage by influence"

High energy, maturity, and leadership with the ability to serve as a unifying force and to position communications discussions at both the strategic and tactical levels

Sincere commitment to work collaboratively with all constituent groups, including staff, board members, volunteers, donors, program participants, and other supporters

Self-starter, able to work independently, and entrepreneurial; enjoys creating and implementing new initiatives

Experience in working with NGO donor (i.e. USAID, ECHO, DFID, CIDA) funded activities

Fluency in Hausa and English

Microsoft Office Skills (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word) and Publisher Experience in humanitarian communications

Experience in designing and leading media campaign or communication strategies.

Experience designing and leading capacity building and training for national teams.

Commitment to ACF mission, values and policy

Preferred

Previous experience with food security and livelihoods programming, particularly cash based interventions (i.e. cash for work, cash transfers or cash vouchers)

Previous experience with behaviour change communication programming Previous experience with ACF.

Application Closing Date
Monday, 1st December 2014

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV together with their Cover Letter as an email attachment to the following email address to: recruitment.ng@acf-international.org Applicants should indicate in the subject title of their forwarding mail, the title of the position they are applying for.

Note: Please do not attach your certificates to the application email. Any application received after Monday, 1st December 2014 will not be considered.

Field Marketer at TradeFestival

Monday, November 24, 2014 11:50 AM

TradeFestival.com is a Trade Facilitation Platform where buyers and sellers converge. We connect buyers, retailers and wholesalers by facilitating services that will enable consumers, merchants, and other participants to conduct commerce in our ecosystem.

TradeFestival is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Field Marketer

Location: Abuja

Job Descriptions

A Field Marketer will be involved in developing marketing campaigns to promote our products.

It is a varied role that includes planning, advertising, public relations, and research.

The work will be challenging and fast-paced.

We need highly motivated individuals who can perform well on target as payment is based on performance.

Qualifications
Applicant must be:

A University Degree Holder or its equivalent,

Abuja based,

Between ages of 22-35, and

Marital Status: Single.

Application Closing Date
7th December, 2014

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Anyone that does not meet ALL these qualities WILL NOT be considered.

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