Graduate career Vacancies In A USAID-Funded Malaria Project Kebbi, Akwa Ibo Nigeria 2014

The USAID supported Malaria Action Program for States (MAPS), is a 5 year project which is expected to take on the USAID mandate of improving malaria control at scale in nine (9) states. Activities in the MAPS project has commenced in the seven Nigerian states namely; Benue, Cross-River. Ebonyi, Kogi, Nasarawa, Oyo and Zamfara.

Health Partners International (HPI), one of the implementing partners of the MAPS project, now seeks to employ a professional with expertise in Capacity Building to coordinate all related outputs and activities in its Akwa Ibom and Kebbi field offices.

State Capacity Building Officer

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• LocationKebbi, Akwa Ibom
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Job Details
This position will be based in the Akwa Ibom and Kebbi offices of the MAPS Project. The Capacity Building Officer will be responsible for working with stakeholders at the State and LGA levels to strengthen capacity in Malaria program management for effectively addressing malaria prevention and control in Nigeria. S/he will work with the state level MAPS team and the
federal level capacity building MAPS team to ensure the achievement of key program outputs.

Additional key responsibilities will include;
•    Oversee all malaria program management capacity building activities carried out in each state related to malaria prevention and control;
•    Assist the states to undertake an assessment of gaps in management systems with regards to malaria control at state and LGA level;
•    Support the State and LGAs to play leading roles in planning, conducting and supervising malaria prevention and control activities;
•    Provide technical expertise at the State level to the malaria program on issues of capacity building for the management of malaria control;
•    Provide strategic leadership at State level to Program as it regards all issues relating to capacity building of Management for malaria prevention and control;
•    Assist the State Malaria Control program to effectively harmonize all malaria control activities at State and LGAlevels;

Qualification:

• A post-graduate qualification in Public Health or other related disciplines in health and medical sciences.
• An extensive knowledge of management in Public health, policy development and health systems reforms in Nigeria.
• A good hands-on knowledge of capacity buildinq tools is required for this position.
• A significant track record in program and people management at state level is essential.
• S/he must have a minimum of 4-years' ,experience in Capacity Building
  functions or a similar role.
• Previous experience in the management of Health service delivery and Primary Health care in Nigeria is essential.
• Excellent knowledge and use of Microsoft office tools as well as report writing skills is essential.

Malaria Implementation Officer

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• LocationKebbi, Akwa Ibom
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Job Details
The Malaria implementation officers will be based each in the following locations; Akwa- Ibom and Kebbi State offices. The Malaria Implementing Officer will be responsible for direct implementation of Malaria technical activities as well as the control of Malaria at the State, LGA, health facilities and grass-root level; under the MAPS' project. S/he will represent the project in Malaria Technical Group and other relevant health coordinating committees with approval from the State Coordinator.

Additional key responsibilities will include;

• Coordinate the implementation of State-based activities on malaria prevention (including LLlN distribution, use and monitoring);
• Provide support for malaria case management (diagnosis and treatment) within the State; including support for LMIS;
• Provide technical support at the State levels to improve intermittent preventive therapy for pregnant women:
• Support monitoring and evaluation of project and M&E activities in respective State:
• Provide technical support for capacity building on malaria technical areas including training of personnel at the State Ministry of Health and other health facilities within the State:
• Provide technical expertise at the State level to the SMCP as it relates to all issues on capacity building for the management of malaria control;
• Represent the Programme Management at the level levels in strategic meetings with the Ministries of health;

Qualification:

• Candidates must have a medical degree and post graduate qualification in Public health, Epidemiology or other related discipline.
• S/he must have a minimum of five years' work experience in public health; particularly in malaria programme services or service delivery.
• Additional skills required will include; excellent communication and facilitation skills with hands-on computer proficiency.
• Previous working knowledge of the operations of the public and private sector stakeholders is essential.
• A previous experience in the development sector is desirable and will be an added advantage.

Operations Officers

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• LocationKebbi, Akwa Ibom
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Job Details

• The Operations Officer will be based in each of the listed States: Akwa-Ibom and Kebbi.
• S/he will coordinate and ensure the State offices are running effectively at all times.
• The job-holder will be actively responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with service providers; including hotels, car-hires, travel agencies. et cetera.
• S/he will assist in organising programme activities: such as; workshops, trainings. meetings; in the State office.

Qualification:

• A Bachelor's degree in anyone of Management or Social Sciences is required for this posnion.
• The ideal candidate must have a minimum of three years' experience in logistics and office management.
• Previous experience in budgeting and hands-on knowledge of Microsoft office tools is required.
• S/he must have strong management and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Previous experience within a donor funding environment will be an added advantage.

Method of Application

Terms and Conditions of Employment:

• The appointment term will be a period of 2-years, with an initial 6 months probationary period.
• The programme offers verY competitive salary packages.
• Local terms and conditions will apply.

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit an application letter and a copy of their
recent CV through the appropriate link at www.gridconsulting.net All applications must be submitted latest Tuesday, 10th December, 2013. Please note, that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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Massive Recruitment At Federal Medical Center, Gombe Nigeria 2014 [116 Positions]

The Federal Medical Centre, Gombe (FMCG) is located within the city of Gombe, the capital of Gombe State. This tertiary health institution has a 300-bed capacity and was established in 1996 by the Federal Government.There are eleven [11] main wards in the hospital including the amenity ward.The various clinical departments run specialist and sub-specialist clinics from Monday to Friday. Emergencies are attended to daily on a 24hour basis through the Accident & Emergency Unit [A & E]. Overall outpatient attendance is about 1750 patients per week.


Federal Medical Center, Gombe – Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified and interested candidates for the following posts:

1.) Consultants

Number of Vacancies: 22 Positions

Anaesthetists (2),
Radiologists (2),
Nephrologist (1),
Neurologist (1),
Gastroenterologist (1),
Ophthalmologist (1),
Plastic Surgeon (1),
Urologist (1),
Paediatric Surgeon (1),
Neuro Surgeon (1),
Paediatricians (6),
Maxillofacial Surgeon (1),
Paediatric Dental Surgeon (1),
Restorative Dentist (1)
Consultant Clinical Microbiologist (1)
Requirements

Possessing the Part II Final Examination Certificate of the Fellowship of the Nigerian Post-Graduate Medical College or its equivalent.
Salary: CONMESS 5


2.) Senior Registrars

Number of Vacancies: 4 Positions

Anaesthesia (2),
Obstetrics & Gynaecology (2)
Requirements

Possessing a degree in Medicine (MBBS) registrable with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) from a recognized institution, must have completed one year NYSC and Possess Part I of the Fellowship of the Nigerian Post-Graduate Medical College or its equivalent.
Salary: CONMESS 3


3.) Registrars

Number of Vacancies: 12 Positions

Medicine (2),
Paediatrics (2),
Surgery (2),
Obstetrics & Gynaecology (2),
Medical Radiology (2),
Anaesthesia (2)
Requirements

Possessing a degree in Medicine (MBBS) registrable with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria from a recognized institution and must have completed one year NYSC or duly exempted and Possesses primaries in relevant field.
Salary: CONMESS 2


4.) Medical Officers

Number of Vacancies: 2 Positions; 1 each in ENT and Ophthalmology

Requirements

Possessing a degree in Medicine (MBBS) registrable with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) from a recognized institution and must have completed one year National Service (NYSC) or duly exempted,
Salary: CONMESS 2


5.) Casualty Officers

Number of Vacancies: 12 Positions

Requirements

Possessing a degree in Medicine (MBBS) registrable with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) from a recognized institution and must have completed one year National Service NYSC or duly exempted
Experience in A & E will be an added advantage
Salary: CONMESS 2


6.) Radiographers

Number of Vacancies: 5 Positions

Requirements

Possessing B.Sc. Radiology or its equivalent registrable with the Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria from a recognized institution and must have completed one year National Service (NYSC) or duly exempted.
Salary: CONHESS 9


7.) Physiotherapists

Number of Vacancies: 3 Positions

Requirements

Possessing of BSc Physiotherapy and has registered with the Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Registration Board of Nigeria and has completed one year National Service (NYSC) or duly exempted.
Salary: CONHESS 9


8.) Pharmacists

Number of Vacancies: 5 Positions

Requirements

Possession of B.Pharm. registrable with the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria and has completed one year National Service (NYSC) or duly exempted.
Salary: CONHESS 9


9.) Dietician

Number of Vacancy: 1 Position

Requirements

B.Sc. human nutrition and dietetics or Higher National Diploma (HND) from a recognized institution and must have completed the one year National Service (NYSC) or duly exempted and has registered with the relevant professional body.
Salary: CONHESS 8


10.) Nurses

a.) Staff Nurse/Staff Midwife

Number of Vacancies: 40 Positions

Requirements

NRN/NRM duly registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria
Salary: CONHESS 6

b.) Senior Nursing Officer

Number of Vacancies: 3 Positions; ENT 1, Opthalmic 2

Requirements

Possessing the NRN and Post Basic in the relevant specialization duly registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN)
Salary: CONHESS 9


11.) Medical Laboratory Technician

Number of Vacancies: 6 Positions

Requirements

Possessing of a Medical Laboratory Technician Certificate from a recognized institution registrable with theMedical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria
Salary: CONHESS 6


12.) Anaesthesia Technician

Number of Vacancies: 4 Positions

Requirements

Possessing Certificate of Anaesthesia Technician from a recognized institution and duly registered with the professional body
Salary: CONHESS 6

13.) Store Officer

Number of Vacancies: 2 Positions

Requirements

Possessing HND in Purchasing and Supplies or Membership of the Institute of Purchasing and Supply, London or Intermediate Certificate of the Nigerian Institute of Chartered Accountants or Intermediate Certificate of Institute of Costs and Management Accountants and must have completed one year National Service (NYSC) or duly exempted.
Salary CONHESS 6


14.) X-Ray Technician

Number of Vacancies: 2 Positions

Requirements

Possessing THE Certificate of X-Ray Technicians from a recognized institution and registered with the Radiographers Registration Council of Nigeria.
Salary: CONHESS 6


15.) Snakebite Control and Management Programme (ECHI TAB), Kaltungo

a.) Consultant Physician – Infectious Diseases or Clinical Pharmacology (1)

Salary: CONMESS

b.) Medical Officer with MBBS and DTM & H (1)

Salary: CONMESS 4

c.) Laboratory Scientists – Haematology and Microbiology (1 each)

Salary: CONHESS 8

d.) Medical Laboratory Technician (1)

Salary: CONHESS 6

Condition Of Service
The condition of service is as obtained in other Federal Tertiary Health Institutions in Nigeria

Application Closing Date
17th January, 2014

Method Of Application
All interested candidates should submit ten copies each of type written applications with their curriculum vitae and relevant credentials which should be forwarded to the following address:

The Medical Director
Federal Medical Centre
Ashaka Road
PMB 0037, Gombe, Gombe state

Candidates should ask three of their referees to submit their reports directly to the address above
Only the names of short listed candidates will be published in the newspapers.
Applicants MUST attach current registration and practicing licenses from their regulatory Institutions, please.

Note:

That the Snakebite Control & Management Programme is situated in General Hospital. Kaltungo, 75km from Gombe along Yola Road.
The quota for Bauchi, Borno and Gombe States have been exhausted, applicants from these States may not need to apply as priority will be given to other States.

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Career vacancy for Capacity Development Program Officer at Pact Sokoto Nigeria 2014

Pact Nigeria is an independent international non-profit organization headquartered in Washington, DC, USA with offices in Nigeria as well as other countries.

Pact Nigeria seeks for a highly experienced and qualified candidate to fill the above mentioned position within the shortest possible time.

Job Title: Capacity Development Program Officer

Job Location: Sokoto
Open To: All qualified candidates

Job Description

• The position is part of Pact Nigeria’s team on the USAI D Nigeria’s funded Leadership, Empowerment, Advocacy & Development (LEAD) local governance project, which Pact is implementing in Sokoto as part of a consortium led by RTI. 
• The Capacity Development Officer will work closely with a team of technical staff on the program in Sokoto. Pact trainers in both Abuja, Bauchi as well as operations staff in Abuja to organize, design and implement trainings and mentoring on behalf of the project.
• The Capacity Development Officer will be responsible for ensuring the day to day implementation of capacity development interventions that will take place under the design of the program and within the proposed timeframe.
• The job holder will support partner organizations in the development of their own capacity development interventions including training by ensuring quality control and providing training of trainers support.
• The job holder will be involved in the capacity assessment of partner organization, develop and implement capacity development plan including training interventions in relevant technical areas such as networking, budget advocacy, communications, strategic, planning, program management and fundraising.
• The Officer will report to the Part1LEAD Senior Civil Society Specialist in Sokoto.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA in Education, Sociology, Law, Development, Business/Public Administration or another related field
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in capacity development of CSOs and/or government
• Extensive knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Proficiency in developing and managing a budget; experience in developing strategic plans, work plans, fundraising plans; knowledge of sound financial, human resources, and administrative policy and procedure
• Experience in facilitation and training

Mode of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resume/CV and cover letter on their suitability to: pactnghr@pactworld.org . 

Note 

• Applicants MUST indicate the position applied for on the SUBJECT of the mail.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• All CV’s/resume/applications MUST be in either word format or PDF, 

Application Deadline: 26th December, 2013

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Career vacancy at AE - Oil and Gas/Manufacturing at Microsft Lagos Nigeria 2014

Microsft Nigeria - If you have unique experiences, skills and passions-and we believe you can bring them all to Microsoft for a rich, rewarding career and lifestyle that will surprise you with its breadth and potential. Just imagine the excitement and satisfaction of what you can do, where you can go, and the difference you can make with the resources of Microsoft behind you.

Microsoft Nigeria is recruiting to fill the below position of:

Job Title: AE - Oil&Gas & Manufacturing

Job ID: 850023-122026
Job Location: Lagos, NG
Job Category: Sales

Job Description
The Account Executive Major (AE-Major) role adds value to Microsoft by delivering a well-managed, profitable and growing business produced through relationship- and sales-excellence practices where the customer views the AE-Major as a trusted advisor. The World Class AE-Major profile is a synthesis of the science and art of selling. The art refers to the AE-Major’s character (C), attitude (A), relationship (R) and emotional intelligence (E). The science refers to Sales Excellence in Relationship Management, Opportunity Management and Business Management enabled through tools, processes and scorecards. Together, they build strong trusted advisor relationships, yield high customer satisfaction and goal attainment.


Key Accountabilities:

• Expand the footprint in accounts through year-over-year percentage increase in customer addressable revenue (AR)
• Achieve account growth through increased signed EA renewal rates and net-new opportunity revenue while meeting annual revenue targets
• Year-over-year growing integration of partners and services in key wins
• Achieve year-over-year increase in customer satisfaction as measured by Relationship Management scores
• Ensure reciprocal Conditions of Satisfaction (COS) in place for each account that meet quality standards defined by Sales Management and included as part of a comprehensive up-to-date account plan
• Drive business value in every discussion and every proposal with the customer.

Key initiatives and challenges

• Achieve greater understanding of the competitive landscape in the customer base as customers are looking for ways to cut cost out of their business model
• Gain more in-depth focus on industry or vertical solutions to meet customer needs, and the business value proposition that Microsoft offers in helping customer’s meet their challenges and business opportunities
• Develop deeper understanding of the marketplace and an in-depth knowledge of the customer’s industry and core business process across the customer base
• Finding effective ways to sell with an understanding of current economic/market conditions through creative deal structuring, creative terms, value propositions, etc., that demonstrates to customers how Microsoft can save them money and get the most value of their investment.

Experiences Required: key experiences, skills and knowledge:

• Strong sales and business background centered on Microsoft technologies
• 5-10+ years of industry-related experience
• Deep understanding of key competitive technologies.
• Extensive experience in working with the AEs (virtual and local) is required.
• Ability to articulate the advantages of Microsoft technologies to senior business and technical decision makers mapped to the customer’s core business priorities

Education:

• B.S. in business administration with exposure to Information Technology (or equivalent) is required; MBA is preferred.

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

Application Deadline: 25th December, 2013

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Career recruitment at TATA Africa Services (Nigeria) Limited Vacancy for Medical Sales Representatives Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt, Benin, Ibadan

TATA Africa Services (Nigeria) Limited is part of an international automobile group engaged in the distribution of TATA vehicles in Nigeria. We require the services of young, energetic, and experienced Nigerian professionals to fill the following vacant position.

TATA Africa Services (Nigeria) Limited is recruiting to fill the following vacant position below:

Job Title: Medical Sales Representatives

Job Location: Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt, Benin, Ibadan

Responsibilities

• The individual must believe in the concept of job ownership and must exhibit passion for results.
• Ability to work creatively to achieve assigned sales target.
• Candidates must have strong persuasion ability, good communication and presentation skills.
• Tenacious on set objectives and not easily distracted.
• Prospective candidates must be self driven and have strong desire to succeed in the chosen career.
• Candidate is expected to have a good knowledge of the preferred location, and have a place to reside in the locations he/she is applying from.
• Ability to drive with a valid driving license is essential.

Qualification

• A University graduate with a bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or biological sciences, Pharmaceutical selling experience not compulsory, but might be an advantage

Remuneration

• Highly competitive and very attractive remuneration packages for this position.

Mode of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send electronically their application and curriculum vitae (in MS Word format and brief profile (in Excel format-see sample below) stating the position they are applying for as the subject of the email to: tatahr.ng@gmail.com

Name	Age	Intitution Attended	Course of Study	Qualification	Grade	Proff. Membership	Name of Current Employer	Current Position	Years of Exp.	GSM	E-mail

                       
Application Deadline: 26th December, 2013.

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Microsft Nigeria Recruitment for Architect - BI and Applications Lagos Nigeria 2014

Microsft Nigeria - If you have unique experiences, skills and passions-and we believe you can bring them all to Microsoft for a rich, rewarding career and lifestyle that will surprise you with its breadth and potential. Just imagine the excitement and satisfaction of what you can do, where you can go, and the difference you can make with the resources of Microsoft behind you.

Microsoft Nigeria is recruiting to fill the below position of:

Job Title: Architect - BI & Applications

Job ID: 848767-121214
Job Location: Lagos, NG
Job Category: Services & Consulting

Job Description
Ready to shift your primary focus from being the expert with a single product, technology, or solution space to growing broad integration skills across multiple technologies in extremely complex environments? Want to connect the solutions you envision to the business and measure impact to the bottom line of the company? Interested in leveraging your abstract thinking skills and employing strong architectural process skills to create innovative solutions for the largest organizations in the world? Want to advice the local practice on the lighthouse projects they should be involved in? Are you interested in having first-hand knowledge of the roadmaps for the broadest and most innovative technology stack available in today and tomorrow’s marketplace?

Microsoft Services help customers realize their full potential through accelerated adoption and productive use of Microsoft technologies. We are a global team of exceptional people who deliver world class services with partners, earning customer confidence, trust, and loyalty by Improving the overall Customer and Partner Experience, Serving as the customer advocates within Microsoft and Driving customer-centric product improvement.


Responsibilities

• The Architect in Enterprise Services is involved in risk management for the practice as well as the entire IT lifecycle but is most critical during pre-sales, discovery and design phases, with broad focus around enterprise, industry, platform and solutions. Duties include:
• Providing customer guidance during product and services sales cycle
• Playing a vital part in business strategy by providing internal practice management risk assessment
• Driving successful solution deployments by ensuring proper business value and customer/partner satisfaction
• Growing the business through mentoring, talent pipeline development, and community evangelism
• Driving operational excellence and innovation

Qualifications:

• Must have a degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• At least 8-10 years related IT experience.
• Work experience should involve pre-sales support, technical consulting, solution design, project envisioning, planning, development, deployment, and management.
• Must have a proven record of delivering business value.
• Some business process and people management skills or related experience required.

Role Specific Characteristics May Include

• Candidates must have a deep understanding of markets, customers and related technology; have the background to provide leadership in the practice and a demonstrated effectiveness in consulting and client management.
• Candidates must have deep understanding of customer and partner business and IT environment, and have demonstrated skills creating architecture and deploying technology to solve business problems.
• Candidates must have industry leading breadth knowledge of subject area, and have demonstrated analysis and communication skills connecting technology and business problems.

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

Application Deadline: 25th December, 2013

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Latest Job career at Etisalat Nigeria for Engineer Fibre and MW Transmission Abuja Nigeria 2014

Etisalat's vision is a world where people's reach is not limited by matter or distance; a world where people will effortlessly stay in touch with family and friends; a world where businesses of all sizes can reach new markets without the limitations of distance and travel

Etisalat Nigeria is recruiting to fill the below position of:

Job Title: Engineer Fibre & MW Transmission

Job Location: Abuja, NG

Job Summary
Supervise the delivery of Etisalat Fibre & MW Transmission Project.

Principal Functions

• Perform site survey of remote locations to ensure quality installation of all racks, sub-rack equipment, fibre trays and fibre cables, etc.
• Conduct and validate all testing of fibre infrastructure network to ensure adherence to all procedures.
• Work with Fibre Optic, Ethernet and SDH related test equipment including OTDR, Optical Spectrum Analyser, and BER Test Sets etc.
• Perform fibre optic splicing and testing.
• Carry out labelling and tagging of all equipment and cabling according to Network Engineering diagrams.
• Supervise all civil works relating to fibre laying including ducts, wells/manholes etc.
• Work with the Network Operations Centre for final acceptance and testing of all newly installed fibre cables. Tests to include validation of all provisioning, all alarm monitoring to the Network Management System etc.
• Implement transmission work orders (WOs) and validate path budgets to ensure vendors install links as planned.

Educational Requirements

• First degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline

Experience, Skills & Competencies

• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience
• Ability to make presentations and participate in technical discussions with customers/contractors
• Good understanding of Telecommunications infrastructure and optical design
• Project management
• Understand SDH and PDH technology, WDM, CWDM and DWDM networks and hardware, Ethernet - 10/100/1000BaseT networks and hardware

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


Application Deadline: 25th December, 2013

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Job Vacancy at Microsft Nigeria for Account Exec - Public Sector Abuja Nigeria 2014

Microsft Nigeria - If you have unique experiences, skills and passions-and we believe you can bring them all to Microsoft for a rich, rewarding career and lifestyle that will surprise you with its breadth and potential. Just imagine the excitement and satisfaction of what you can do, where you can go, and the difference you can make with the resources of Microsoft behind you.

Microsoft Nigeria is recruiting to fill the below position of:

Job Title: Account Exec - Public Sector

Job ID: 853481-124378
Job Location: Abuja, NG
Job Category: Sales

Job Description
The Corporate Account Manager (AM) role adds value to Microsoft by delivering a well-managed, profitable and growing business produced through relationship excellence and sales excellence practices where the customer views the AM as trusted advisor.

The success of the business is measured in the following ways:

• An expanding footprint in accounts through year-over-year percentage increase in customer addressable revenue (AR).
• Account growth through increased signed EA renewal rates and net-new opportunity revenue while meeting annual revenue targets.
• Year-over-year growing integration of partners and services in key wins.
• Year-over-year increase in customer satisfaction as measured by Relationship Management scores.
• Reciprocal Conditions of Satisfaction (COS) in place for each account that meet quality standards defined by Sales management and included as part of a comprehensive up-to-date account plan.
• Business value discussed in every discussion and every proposal with the customer.
• The customer is current on the installation and use of current products available through the EA or SA. and realizes the value of new capabilities aligned to the Microsoft roadmap

What deliverables does the Corporate AM produce that add value to Microsoft?
The Corporate AM role adds value by producing

• Customers with realized value from the MSFT platform through acquisition and deployment of the solutions they buy
• Strong and deepening customer relationships
• Strategic, effective and actionable account plans
• Well developed opportunities leading to a healthy pipeline producing wins that meet or exceed quota
• High performing account teams through effective AM coaching and leadership

How is the Corporate AM role unique from other Account Manager roles?
The Corporate AM role is unique in the following ways:

• Capability to develop and provide value to CIO and LOB director relationships.
• Scale through partners and extended teams.
• Sales cycles generally up to 12 - 24 months.
• Greater degree of industry versatility (more generalist knowledge required)
• Sales engagements can cross-sectors and verticals with various agreements, different product set, competition, pricing, etc. (Example: Academic opportunities and accts).
• Sales Collaboration required for corporate accounts that are downstream to a Major multinational or Global HQ.
• Greater territory element to account management.
• Account long term potential (LTP)-minimum $1M annual (for Mature) and minimum of $500K (for Emerging).
• Provides coaching to peer account managers.
• Account ratio 1:10 (on average).

What are the key initiatives and challenges facing the Corporate AM role over the next 6 months to 3 years?
The key initiatives and challenges facing the Corporate AM role are:

• 1A greater understanding of the competitive landscape in the customer base as customers are looking for ways to cut cost out of their business model.
• A more in-depth focus on industry or vertical solutions to meet customer needs, and the business value proposition that Microsoft offers in helping customer’s meet their challenges and business opportunities.
• A deeper understanding of what’s going on in the marketplace and an in-depth knowledge of the customer’s industry and core business process across the customer base.
• Effective ways to sell with an understanding of current economic/market conditions through creative deal structuring, creative terms, value propositions, etc., that demonstrates to customers how Microsoft can save them money and get the most value of their investment.
• Ensure MSFT retains and grows the number of customers in annuity-based agreements in current economic/market conditions.

Requirements

• Experience: 5-8 years of related experience
• Education: Bachelor's Degree / MBA/Master’s Degree
• Professional Training and Certification: Sales and partner management, complex sales training (e.g., Miller Hyman, Spin, Michael Bosworth, Holden, TAS - Target Account Selling, etc.), sales methodologies (equivalent to MSSP), broad evangelism through events (presentation skills), effective marketing tactics, negotiation, financial analysis, Line of Business applications, business process consulting or automation, CRM (Siebel or other), industry-specific certifications if applicable).

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

Application Deadline: 25th December, 2013

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Career vacancy at Mercy Corps Recruits Senior Program Officer Nigeria 2014

Mercy Corps is an international development organization that helps people around the world survive and thrive during crisis and natural disaster. Mercy Corps works in more than 40 countries to alleviate suffering and poverty by helping people build secure, productive and just communities. Since 1979, mercy Corps has been helping people in the world's toughest places to turn crises into opportunities to thrive

We are recruiting to fill the following position:

Job Title: Senior Program Officer (Educating Nigerian Girls in New Enterprises (ENGINE) program)

Job Location: Abuja, Nigeria (40%) with an estimated 60% travel to project locations
Position Status: Level 4
Position Level: Field-based, full-time, regular, exempt

Responsibilities

• The ENGINE Senior Program Officer will provide technical assistance for the implementation of a proposed 3-year project to reduce financial and education barriers for marginalized Nigerian adolescent girls and young women.
• The goals of the ENGINE program are to increase girls' and young women’s access to (1) financial education and life skills; (2) peer-to-peer networks and mentors; and (3) direct assets (materials and savings). ENGINE will integrate young women into value chains as well as conduct other market-driven employment opportunities.
• ENGINE will also work with girls in formal and informal education to increase their learning opportunities and outcomes to prepare them for future economic activities. ENGINE will be implemented in FCT/Abuja, Lagos, Kano, and Kaduna States. Mercy Corps will serve as a sub-awardee to a large international company and will collaborate with other stakeholders for the implementation of the ENGINE program, including the Nigerian Ministry of Education and Central Bank, as well as private sector actors.
• The Senior Program Officer will support the implementation of activities that transition girls in school or in informal education into economic activities.
• This position will ensure ENGINE implementation is responsive to marginalized Nigerian girls, their communities, state and non-state secondary schools, vocational school, and other skill-based centers.

Program Support

• Support technical aspects of school to work programming for ENGINE including developing incentives for girls to enter into skills building, coordinating links to female mentors, identify existing peer to peer networks and identify opportunities for additional networks within schools, link girls with Islamic and/or community-based education, increasing economic assets through savings clubs and links to financial institutions.

Ensure implementation of activities is on time, target and budget

• Coordinate links with existing and planned donor interventions that target adolescent girls to identify girls on an on-going basis to participate in ENGINE activities.
• Identify Nigerian partners - NGOs as well as vocational training/skills centers - to participate in ENGINE activities.
• Advocate for the inclusion of marginalized girls and for girls to be active in non-traditional sectors at the household and community level and within Nigerian vocational and skills-based education.
• In collaboration with M&E staff, implement relevant surveys, need assessments, data and information collection for on-going monitoring.
• Identify financial education and life skills materials and courses designed by the Ministry of Education, other donor interventions, national and local NGOs and vocational/skills centers.
• Manage sub-grantee activities including budget, implementation and reporting
• Coordinate closely with other ENGINE personnel to ensure all objectives of the proposal and activities are met.

Representation:

• Communicate effectively to ensure overall project targets and donor obligations are met.
• Participate in education coordination meetings as requested by the ENGINE Project Manager.

Accountability:

• Reports directly to the Project Manager, ENGINE
• Works directly with Other ENGINE technical and program staff and Mercy Corps' implementation partners.

Requirements

• BA/S or equivalent in Education, Management, Social Sciences, International Development or other relevant field. MA preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in education, gender- focused, skills building program.
• Experience managing large-scale secondary education or school to work and especially targeting marginalized girls or young women programs required. Prefer expertise in at least one of the following areas: accelerated learning programs, Islamic and/or community-based education targeting community acceptance of girl's education, increasing economic assets through savings clubs and links to financial institutions. Experience using SMS for training or messaging preferred.
• Experience working in a multi-organizational team (international and national partners) is a plus.
• Experience with private-sector led initiatives and DfID strongly preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English required, including report development, writing and editing.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
• Experience working with country-level ministries and government officials, Ministry of Education experience preferred.
• Experience managing sub-grantees

Success Factors

• The successful Senior Program Officer will combine exceptional management skills and technical skills with a focus on innovative interventions to engage adolescent girls in informal education and skills building linked with private sector entrepreneurship and employment opportunities in a culturally and religiously conservative environment.
• S/he will have an outstanding ability to support innovative and complex programs within the current and future program structure of Mercy Corps in the region. Multi-tasking, prioritizing, problem solving and simultaneous attention to detail and strategic vision are essential.

Living Conditions/Environmental Conditions

• The position will be based in Abuja and will support activities in Kano, Kaduna, and Lagos, with an estimated travel of up to 60% to program locations.

Mode Of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications to: mercycorpsng@gmail.com with SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER as the subject of the mail

Application Deadline: 19th December. 2013

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Career vacancy for Head, Accounts and Admin at First Lowland Microfinance Bank Ltd Plateau State Nigeria 2014

First Lowland Microfinance Bank Ltd Mabudi, located in the Southern Zone of Plateau State, needs for immediate employment: Young, self motivated and result oriented professionals to fill the following position:

Job Title: Head, Accounts and Admin

Job Location: Plateau State

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be required to head the Accounts and Admin department
• Initiate policies in line with laid down operational guidelines, motivate and supervise subordinates
• Reports to the Managing Director/CEO

Requirements

• The ideal candidate should possess a minimum of BSc or HND in Accounts, (ACCA/ANAN )
• The ideal candidate should be Computer Literate
• Possession of MCIB or other Professional qualifications will be an added advantage, plus a minimum of three (3) years cognate experience, and not more than 35 years of age (male or female)

Remuneration

• Competitive and negotiable

Mode Of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications and CVs to: firstlowland_mfb@yahoo.com
Or
The Managing Director
First Lowland Microfinance Bank Ltd
Mabudi
Plateau State

Applications Deadline: 26th December, 2013

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