Workspace Global Consulting, is currently seeking to employ suitably qualified candidate to fill the position below:
Job Title: Human Resource Officer
Job Reference: HR2014/HR01
Location: Lagos
Job Role: Manager, Human Resource Services
Department: Human Resources
Reports to: General Manager Human Resources Division
Role Summary
To coordinate the development, motivation and retention of a highly disciplined human capital with the capacity to deliver the mandate of the company and provide organizational structure initiatives and strategies to ensure a highly motivated and result oriented work force.
Responsibilities
Provide formal Coaching & Mentoring support for employees.
Conduct periodic employee satisfaction survey (ESS) to identify and highlight individual perception of the workplace and to recommend to divisional head, corrective measures on employee issues that border on performance, organisational structure and development, culture, climate and general work ethics.
Organise and coordinate periodic staff bonding meetings to assess organisational climate and foster employee engagement.
Maintain work structure by reviewing and updating job requirements and specifications for all positions.
Management of organisational culture to focus specifically on a performance based culture in line with organizational goal.
Organize and facilitate formal Book review sessions to reinforce a consistent reading culture within the organization.
Carry out periodic Employee satisfaction surveys (ESS) to identify and highlight individual perception of the workplace and to recommend to management corrective measures on employee issues that border on performance, organizational structure & development, culture, climate and general work ethics.
Maintain a work structure by reviewing and updating job requirements and specifications for all positions.
Periodically conduct job evaluation reviews and skill audit to ensure proper job classifications and staff competencies.
Conduct compensation and benefits survey, with industry and business community
Coordinate and direct the employee Relations programs and functions with the primary responsibility for management of personal administration, employee programs, discipline, employee ethics and complain forums.
Initiate a Succession planning framework for all job positions in the organization that will drive and sustain the business.
Ensure that routine and recurring functional duties associated with supporting operating policies & procedures of the company are carried out.
Management of Expatriate quotas and contracts in line with legal requirements – processing of new quotas, renewing of expired quotas, processing of visas.
Manage staff medical & health issues relating to Hospitals & Health service providers as well as provision of first aid support to foster employee wellness
Coordinate the Health, Safety & Environment (SH&E) of the company in conformity with SH&E standards.
Manages human resources operations by ensuring the recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counselling, and disciplining staff
Develops human resource operations financial strategies by estimating, forecasting, and anticipating requirements, trends, and variances; aligning monetary resources; developing action plans; measuring and analyzing results; initiating corrective actions; minimizing the impact of variances.
Coach, motivate, inspire, train, Develop and groom team members
Ensure Management of discipline and grievance procedures to ensure objectivity, fairness and compliance with employee handbook, company policies & procedures.
Ensure proper Management of Expatriate quotas and contracts in line with legal requirements – processing of new quotas, renewing of expired quotas, processing of visas.
Preparation & monitoring of the HR budget to ensure compliance.
Preparation of all HR Department’s reports indicating the various HR activities.
Administer Compensation & Benefits programs. Maintain contact with industry and business community counterparts through surveys to ensure competitiveness. Carrying out of periodic surveys on allowances, fringe benefits and other relevant information within the Property & Real Estate Industry. Maintains employee benefits programs, assess benefits needs and trends and makes recommendations to management.
Provide General Manager HR with information and counsel on labour and legislation.
Required Qualifications
A degree and at least 7 years experience in personnel (Human Resource) management,
Relevant professional qualification will be an added advantage.
Desired Characteristics/Competences
Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing, be able to analyze information and make appropriate decision, effective listening skills, problem solving skills and results orientation.
Job Title: Senior Human Resources Officer (Welfare)
Location: Lagos
Department: Human Resources
Reports to: Manager, Human Resource Services
Overall Purpose of Job
To provide administrative support to the Human resources department on staff-related matters in the areas of employee relations, compensation and benefits, career development and training, selection & recruitment, thereby ensuring improved productivity and development of a highly motivated workforce.
Key Responsibilities and Accountability
Responsible for the department’s filing system -maintains data base on employee personnel records, training records, appraisal records and other staff related information.
Provide administrative support in managing and maintaining records on employee attendance at work, absenteeism, lateness to work for the appropriate action.
Processes leave requests – compiles information required for leave roster Compiles & computes leave forms & approvals.
Ensure leave letters are collected before an employee goes on leave. Monitor leave allowance etc
Organises recruitment and staffing logistics/documentation – coordinates the process from personnel requisition to employment stage.
Assists in fostering employee orientation & induction processes.
Maintain Compensation & Benefits administrative records.
Manages the process of employee safety, welfare, wellness and health reporting – Liaises with HMO provider for process management & payment approvals.
Ensure all staff including new staff are adequately covered on the HMO plan. Follow up to ensure effectiveness of chosen HMOs.
Liaises with Admin to ensure smooth & efficient running of kitchen/lunch room services & operation.
Processes the necessary statutory payments – NSITF, ITF, NHF
Ensure adequacy and timely group life and Group personal accident insurance is done and all staff are covered
Expatriate/immigration logistics management.
Ensure necessary immigration documentations are done, from entry to exit of expatriate.
Compile and submit monthly returns on immigration to the immigration
Coordinates staff birthday activities.
Manages meeting room bookings.
Keeps an up to date data bank of prospective candidates for recruitment purpose.
First point of contact for all HR-related queries.
Assisting with the day-to-day efficient running of the HR department.
Promptly prepare and dispatch all correspondence on redeployments and transfers, and update records immediately.
Input all information required for monthly payroll calculations and ensure same is submitted to the divisional head, before the end of the given period.
Ensure document is received by accounts on agreed deadline.
Carry out other duties as assigned by supervisor
Ensure compliance with ITF and process claim
Ensure welcome pack is given to all new employees on the first day of resumption and constantly review and update contents of the welfare package
Requirements
Internal Relationships:
Interacts with all employees in the organization.
External Relationships:
Other HR practitioners, Pension fund administrators, NECA, Statutory & Regulatory Bodies, Consultants, Suppliers and Service Providers, Clients & Vendors.
Special Features of Job Holder:
The jobholder should have a related Bachelor’s degree in the field and relevant professional qualification will be an added advantage and at least 2 – 3 years experience in personnel (Human Resource) management.
In addition to this, the person holding this job must have integrity and possess good people management & interpersonal skills, must be respectful, thorough, creative and must pay attention to details, should be able to analyze information and must have effective listening & problem solving skills.
Job Title: Head of Sales
Location: Lagos
Role Summary
To deliver a broad range of company products and services to clients in order to increase the company profits. To work with the team of sales executives to build up new business, to prepare proposals and quotations and to close deals.
To effectively market the company’s products through efficient and sustainable channels, to source for and retain new customers and to manage such customers to their satisfaction.
Responsibilities
Identify market opportunities and position the company to take advantage
Seek and identify new markets, new segments and new customers for new and existing products.
Manage market research studies to identify specific real estate individuals and corporate customer needs
Oversee the leading and guiding of the execution of sales strategies and tactics by managing key customer alliance and executive selling of products and initiatives to the retail and co-opt accounts
Develop and manage the product development process, such that stakeholders are able to contribute fully.
Manage all the stake holders involved in the delivery of new products and services
Deliver new products
Oversee products innovation and development of the company
Provide coaching and mentoring to direct reports
Ensure proper coordination of customer satisfaction survey biannually
Ensure proper sign off of any product to be implemented for documentation and reference purpose
Maintaining contact with new and existing customers to advertise the product sales and deliver a detailed account strategy.
Responding to sales inquiries from new and existing customers.
Delivering presentations of the company products at conferences, customer sites and exhibitions.
Meeting annual sales goals and targets.
Attending user group meetings and trade exhibitions.
Maintaining the company’s contact database management with up-to-date contact, accurate and activity details.
Delivering platform presentations, publications, posters at conferences.
Producing monthly sales reports.
Testing very new product releases to support product development team.
Providing feedback of potential customers and members to enhance product functioning and the service delivery.
Ensuring effective internal communication within the Sales, Marketing team and Customer Support and across the company.
Assisting to identify the opportunities for upcoming products, and for development and enhancement of existing products.
Motivating all sales staff to share relevant data about the market in facilitating the ease of retrieval, recording, and use of information.
Negotiating the agreement terms and closing down sales.
Monitoring and reporting the potential collaborators and competitor activities and identifying business threats and opportunities.
Any other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
Job Requirements and Skills
Graduate Qualifications: A first Degree B.Eng, B.Sc, B.Tec, in Business Administration, Industrial Psychology, Estate Management, Social Sciences from a recognized University required.
Post Graduate Qualifications: Master’s degree or Post Graduate Qualification would be of advantage.
Previous Work Experience: Work experience ideally within a Construction Environment at managerial level for 3 to 5 years required.
Experience: 10-12 years’ work experience with at least 5 years senior management experience essential.
Certifications and Training Requirements: knowledge of AutoCAD, GIS, Relevant Certifications would be of advantage.
Desired Characteristics/Competences
Must be thorough; give attention to details, good interpersonal skills, versatile and effective communication skills
Knowledge of Real Estate industry
Possession of good negotiation skills, research skills and team building skills is desirable
Leadership and supervisory skills
Channel management an relationship management
Concept development
Excellent communications skills and good presentations skills
Job Title: Chief Operations Officer
Location: Lagos
Job Descriptions
The role provides leadership and direction for all business operations in order to facilitate the achievement of established financial and business targets.
Develops and communicates an appropriate vision and long-term strategy for the Strategic Business Units (SBUs).
Develops and implements strategic operating plans and budgets for each of the Group’s subsidiaries and central functions based on the long-term strategies and priorities of the Group.
Puts adequate systems and controls in place to ensure proper and satisfactory monitoring of the Group’s performance against plans and budgets.
Drives the Group’s operations and performance to meet financial, business and risk management objectives as well as compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Monitors and directs SBU leadership to enable them deliver on their individual programmes, achieve set targets and improve overall performance.
Manages the implementation of partnership/service level agreements and ensure that the Group does not incur losses from such relationships.
Takes responsibility for ensuring effective adherence to the organisation’s Health & Safety policies across all Units.
Provides a strategic link between the Vice-Chairman and senior management team on all operational issues of the company.
Facilitates resolution of high-priority issues between departments.
Acts as the organisation’s ambassador and spokesman in matters involving external stakeholders.
Reports regularly to the MD on the achievement of strategic objectives, market performance of products, organisational development plans and overall business performance.
Job Requirements and Skills
Graduate Qualifications: A First Degree from a recognised University required
Post Graduate Qualifications: Master’s Degree or Post Graduate Qualification would be of advantage
Previous Work Experience: Relevant work experience in civil works, project management, and development of buildings, management information system and administrative function required
Experience: 10 to 15 years work experience with at least 5 years at senior managerial position experience is preferred (NYSC is essential
Certifications and Training Requirements: Professional Qualification and Certification in Project Management would be of advantage
Skills:
Excellent analytical, business development and strategic planning skills.
Good grasp of all business operations
Excellent policy and process design skills, especially around implementing effective controls.
Good skills in contract management and administration.
Excellent customer service and negotiation skills.
Relationship and change management skills.
Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communications skills
Computer proficiency
Ability to generate respect and trust from staff, customers and other external constituencies.
Ability to multi task and strong project management skills
Excellent leadership and team management skills
Job Title: Architect
Location: Lagos
Role Summary
To plan, create models and manage building constructions.
Ensure that the design is safe, useful, functional, without compromising on the laws and regulations of that given area where the construction takes place.
Responsibilities
Develop concept and prototype design to approved company’s brief.
Develop schematic drawings to approved specification.
Translate clients brief into conceptual drawings
Produce detailed working drawings for construction activities
Ensure all required document needed for construction are complete before commencement of construction.
Ensure that their buildings are safe, functional and aesthetically pleasing.
Satisfy internal and external clients’ requests.
Ensure compliance with the local laws.
Setting out of various building types as designed.
Review of all existing drawings and ensure that they are adequate for construction activities.
Carry out inspection on the site that where the building is to be built.
Revise sketch to meet clients’ needs including all technical detail and specifics.
Approve construction.
Standardize building components, windows, doors, wardrobe spaces, kitchen cabinets, staircases, finishes, etc
Draw up construction programmes and strictly follow same
Job Requirements and Skills
Graduate Qualifications: A First degree in Architecture from a recognised University. Required.
Post Graduate Qualifications: Master’s degree or Post Graduate Qualification would be of advantage.
Previous Work Experience: Work experience ideally within the Construction Environment is required.
Experience: Must be a registered member of relevant professional body and have a minimum of 7 years work experience is preferred (NYSC is Essential).
Desired Characteristics/Competences:
The candidate must have good organisational skills, result oriented, team player, ability to work long hours and work under pressure.
Must be able to use AutoCAD and other industry relevant software.
Must be able to interpret Bill of Quantities and interpret specifications.
Must be conversant with Ms Project
Must be able to use Microsoft Excel
Must be good at spatial management
Must be conversant with tolerance issues in construction
Experience in Project Management will be an added advantage
Ability to produce 3D drawings will be an added advantage
Job Title: Land Surveyor
Location: Lagos
Role Summary
To be responsible for ensuring that appropriate survey is done to specifications on land and roads, with appropriate designs.
Responsibilities
Plan and conduct ground surveys designed to establish baselines, elevations, and other geodetic measurements.
Determine methods and procedures for establishing or re-establishing survey control.
Conduct Topographic survey to know the flow of water and the direction of drainages on designated estates.
Carry out appropriate boundary survey on lands.
Establish the coordinate points that are used in designs.
Take road levels , for the construction of roads and advise appropriately
Design roads and calculates the quantities involved in constructing the roads.
Prepare proper layout designs and supervise setting out of building and roads
Establish perimeter for all acquisition works
Establish size/area of acquired land
Ensure subscribers get correct allocation survey.
Ensure necessary civil works for estate is done
Keep accurate records and sketches to describe and certify work performed.
Coordinates findings with work of engineering and architectural personnel, clients and others concerned with project
Job Requirements and Skills
Graduate Qualifications: A First degree BEng, BSc, BTec, in a Building or structural engineering or Architecture Only from a recognized University. Must be a registered member of relevant professional body REQUIRED.
Post Graduate Qualifications: Master’s degree or Post Graduate Qualification would be of ADVANTAGE.
Previous Work Experience: Work experience ideally within a Construction Environment at managerial level for 3 to 5 years REQUIRED.
Experience: 7-10 years’ work experience ESSENTIAL.
Certifications and Training Requirements: knowledge of AutoCAD, GIS, Relevant Certifications would be of ADVANTAGE
Desired Characteristics/Competences:
The candidate must be numerate and technically competent, with excellent IT, problem solving and analytical skills.
Must be able to think critically, manage time accurately, organisational skills, judgement and decision making communication and interpersonal skills are important, as are team working and negotiation
Must have knowledge in road construction
Job Title: Construction Manager
Location: Lagos
Role Summary
To lead internal construction services personnel, external contractors and field workers to deliver internal construction services, including state of the art edifices and estate infrastructures for and on behalf of the company.
Responsibilities
Developing and detailing out construction administration requirements of construction contracts for and on behalf of the company
Developing and monitoring the detailed work plan (schedule and Timelines) required delivering and completing the state of the art edifices and estate infrastructures of the company’s clients, across Nigeria projects.
Responsible for implementing quality control standards on assigned projects
Proactively monitor performance of ongoing projects (quality, risks, costs and ensuring such issues are captures and resolved on time
Work seamlessly with staff, contractors and consultants to deliver quality work within planned time and budget
Ensure productivity of all project team members
Producing quality documentation, reviewing and validating work by subordinates relating to project
Responsible for updating the knowledge management database contributions at the end of every project
Measure and monitor key project performance indicators and ensure projects are managed according to planned schedule, efforts and costs
Overseeing the construction administration projects assigned, minimizing risks and ensuring delivery to standard and quality
Responsible for reviewing, validating and interim signoff on all work and documentation relating to construction administration
Provide design and technical guidance for all phases of projects with the collaboration of discipline heads
Negotiating with contractors and other professionals for and on behalf of the company
Planning and allocating relevant resources to projects
Perform other duties as may be assigned by the MD
Job Requirements and Skills
Graduate Qualifications: A First degree B.Eng, B.Sc, B.Tec, in a Building or structural engineering or Architecture Only from a recognized University. Must be a registered member of relevant professional body REQUIRED.
Post Graduate Qualifications: Master’s degree or Post Graduate Qualification would be of ADVANTAGE.
Previous Work Experience: Work experience ideally within a Construction Environment at managerial level for 3 to 5 years REQUIRED.
Experience: 7-10 years’ work experience ESSENTIAL.
Certifications and Training Requirements: knowledge of AutoCAD, GIS, Relevant Certifications would be of ADVANTAGE
Desired Characteristics/Competences:
The candidate must be numerate and technically competent, with excellent IT, problem solving and analytical skills.
Must be able to think critically, manage time accurately, organisational skills, judgement and decision making communication and interpersonal skills are important, as are team working and negotiation
Must be able to interpret and implement engineering drawing and design
Knowledge of design quality and related design disciplines is required
Must poses project management ability an must be able to work with construction related softwares like AutoCAD.
Job Title: Performance Management Specialist
Job Reference: HR2014/HR02
Location: Lagos
Department: Performance Management
Reports to: General Manager Human Resources Division
Role Summary
To design, develop, implement, monitor and measure performance of all staff from the time of recruitment to exit of staff.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, implement and subsequently maintain a robust Performance Management and Improvement system.
Coach Managers on performance management issues and processes.
Liaise with unit heads to review periodically Key performance indicators for the various job positions.
Facilitate and manage Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) process for low performing employees to close performance gaps and to optimize overall work performance.
Conduct workshops for staff on performance management system to enhance understanding and adherence to system standards.
Support the review of human resources documents used for performance evaluations, staff appraisal exercises ensuring compliance with approved policies and procedures.
Analyse staff performance reports to ascertain areas for support in improving performance.
Assist in managing organisational culture and focus specifically on a performance based culture in line with organizational goal.
Liaise with unit heads to review periodically Key performance indicators for the various job positions to ensure KPIs are SMART.
Facilitate and manage Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) process for low performing employees to close performance gaps and to optimize overall work performance.
Liaise with the Learning and Development Specialist to identify necessary interventions to improve performance.
Ensure planning, monitoring and appraisal of employee work results; and coordinate total company appraisal processes to ensure fairness and objectivity in the procedure.
Assist in developing HR Strategies for high performance and business development in line with corporate vision & mission statement.
Assist in the development of performance policy and monitor effectiveness
Monitor the performance of employees and divisions, and the company continuously
Prepare analysis of all staff performance reports, monthly, quarterly and annually.
Conduct periodic performance appraisal, recommend actions and ensure effective communication of performance feedback, within agreed timeline.
Design and conduct employee satisfaction survey for performance management system improvement.
Develop clear job descriptions for each job function with clear key performance indicators.
Ensure that performance appraisals are carried out for the entire organization
Conduct appraisal development discussions with relevant staff.
Prepare detailed appraisal reports for promotional/career development opportunities for staff.
Liaise with the Learning and Development unit to ensure training gaps are effectively tracked and implemented.
Assist with exit interviews to understand why employees leave the organization.
Research and proffer solutions on new and emerging performance appraisal methods and reward systems.
Monitor performance weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly, with clear reporting and recommendations
Any other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
Manages human resources operations by ensuring the recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counselling, and disciplining staff; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing staff job contributions; maintaining compensation; determining production, productivity, quality, and customer-service strategies; designing systems; accumulating resources; resolving problems; implementing change.
Develops human resources operations financial strategies by estimating, forecasting, and anticipating requirements, trends, and variances; aligning monetary resources; developing action plans; measuring and analyzing results; initiating corrective actions; minimizing the impact of variances.
Coach, motivate, inspire, train, Develop and groom team members
Required Qualification
A first degree in Business Administration, social sciences or any other related discipline with minimum of 7 years experience, cognate experience in a performance based environment. Previous experience managing similar role is essential
Membership of a relevant professional body like CIPM, CIPD, SHRM etc is an added advantage
High proficiency in analytical tools is essential
Desired Characteristics/Competences:
Must have good planning and organisational skills, effective communication skills, team building, interpersonal skills and presentation skills.
Must have a highly analytical mind, with high knowledge of computer applications for analysis.
Must have excellent skills in the use of excel, word and power point.
Must be result driven and have ability to deliver within agreed timeline, without excuses
Must possess the ability deliver results in a fast paced performance driven environment.
Previous experience in a performance based environment is a must have
Experience developing core competencies and implementing a competency-based performance appraisal system
Must be able to work with diverse groups of employees.
Must have experience in developing employee performance measures.
Job Title: Learning & Development Manager
Job Reference: HR2014/HR01
Location: Lagos
Department: Learning and Development
Reports to: General Manager Human Resources Division
Role Summary
To enhance the company’s business performance by ensuring that there is an effective learning and development capability that effectively manages and empowers the workforce to support its operations.
Responsibilities
Initiating and implementing Learning and Development policies to enhance employee productivity and efficient management of company’s manpower resources.
Identify training needs of the company, across different department, divisions and subsidiaries.
Facilitating training and learning programmes for all staff.
Manage and ensure the effectiveness of Learning and Development to ensure an effective and capable workforce to support the companies
Ensure that all staff are adequately profiled for training and that skills and competence gaps are identified and programmes developed and conducted to close them.
Source for local and international training outfits, to meet training needs of the company
Develop training budget for the company, in line with the company’s approved budget, and identifying training budget for each department of the organization
Draw yearly training calendar in line with budget
Initiate & Coordinate strategic succession planning for all job positions in the organization.
Ensure timely assessment of training effectiveness, and evaluate instructor performance and the effectiveness of training programs, providing recommendations for improvement
Analyze training needs to develop new training programs or modify and improve existing programs.
Train supervisors in techniques and skills for training and dealing with employees.
Develop and organize training manuals.
Identifying and collating information on tested and tried service providers that can offer such trainings to staff of the organization.
Conduct periodic book reviews for the group
Ensure compliance with ITF, and ensure company training plan and procedure meet ITF requirements to get refund for trainings done, as stipulated
Ensure timeline approval of training plan from ITF and make payment to ITF before the given deadline.
Required Qualification
A first Degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences or any other related discipline with minimum of 7 years experience.
Desired Characteristics/Competences
Must have good planning and organisational skills, effective communication skills, team building and interpersonal skills.
Must have knowledge of people development/management, training curriculum planning, training methods and career management.
Be analytical and methodical in approach to problems.
High proficiency in the use of Microsoft office suite, word, excel and power point.
Job Title: Recruitment Officer
Location: Lagos
Department: Human Resources
Reports to: Manager, Human Resource Services
Role Summary
To design, develop, implement, monitor and measure performance of all staff from the time of recruitment to exit of staff.
Responsibilities
Manages and leads the recruitment process and implement recruitment innovations
Identify issues evolving during hiring, and make timely recommendations
Identify the recruitment needs of the company and conduct periodic manpower planning
Fill vacant positions within given timelines
Assist in the development and periodic recruitment policies to ensure effectiveness of selection techniques and recruitment programmes
Ensure proper background checks and other recruitment procedures are strictly adhered to
Advertising vacancies by through placing of adverts using a wide range of cost saving and effective advertising methods
Headhunting. Identifying and approaching suitable candidates
Organise interviews and communicate appropriately to all stakeholders
Communicate recruitment plans appropriately to the divisional head and ensure working tools, office, job descriptions/KPI and other relevant needs are available before the candidate resumes
Ensure proper orientation of staff
Maintain a pool of relevant CVs for various positions.
Ensure that the recruitment process of new employees are thorough and in line with the job requirements and specifications.
Responsible for on boarding of employees on resumption to familiarize staff with the corporate policies, structure and culture.
Ensuring that a comprehensive induction process is engaged for new employees.
Manages human resources operations by ensuring the recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counseling, and disciplining staff; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing staff job contributions; maintaining compensation; determining production, productivity, quality, and customer-service strategies; designing systems; accumulating resources; resolving problems; implementing change.
Develops human resources operations financial strategies by estimating, forecasting, and anticipating requirements, trends, and variances; aligning monetary resources; developing action plans; measuring and analyzing results; initiating corrective actions; minimizing the impact of variances.
Coach, motivate, inspire, train, Develop and groom team members
Any other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should send their CV’s to: careers@mastermindshrsg.com
Application Deadline 21st October, 2015