Thursday, August 27, 2009

Cisco Nigeria Recruiting!

Cisco Nigeria: Wireless Solutions Architect

Cisco enables people to make powerful connections-whether in business, education, philanthropy, or creativity. Cisco hardware, software, and service offerings are used to create the Internet solutions that make networks possible-providing easy access to information anywhere, at any time.

Cisco seeks a Network Consulting Engineer to help customers maximize network availability and functionality to achieve their business goals. The NCE delivers the technologies, solutions and services customers need to expertly manage their networks. In this role, you will be “Cisco’s face to the customer,” working in a fast-paced, high-impact environment as a visible contributor delivering on our commtments.

The ideal candidate is a creative problem solver, comfortable with challenging the status quo and rapidly responding to escalated issues. With a seasoned mix of broad networking knowledge and specific area expertise, as well as excellent Customer Relationship Management (CRM) skills, you’re well positioned to become a trusted advisor capable of building solid, long-term relationships with customers.

Wireless Network Consulting Engineer to support Enterprise WLAN and/or Outdoor Wireless Mesh accounts in the Cisco Services Wireless Consulting Practice.

Responsible for the delivery of Wireless Planning, Design, Implementation & Optimization Services to Cisco’s major accounts. Performs architectural planning and design along with configuration and integration support. Also provides operational support for complex, wireless network deployments. Identify & document design/architecture best practices for global Cisco Services adoption.

EDUCATION: Typically requires BSEE/CS or equivalent plus 5-10 years experience in a network engineering or telecommunications support environment. MS strongly preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS:-In depth knowledge of Wireless technology
-RF Design, RF Survey/Engineering and RF troubleshooting skills
-IP Network Design skills
-Thorough understanding of WLAN security and network management
-Experience designing and deploying key WLAN applications including Secure Mobility, Voice over WLAN, Location Based Services, and Wireless Guest Access
-Expert level Inter-networking troubleshooting in a large scale network environment.
-Strong Technical Account management skills.
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

PREFERED SKILLS:
-CCIE
-CCIE-Wireless, CCNA-Wireless
-CWNA, CWSP, CWAP, CWNE
-CCNP, CCDP
-Project Management, leadership and mentoring skills.
-IP networking, LAN Switching, VoIP, etc.
-In-depth knowledge of network management, network availability, QOS & capacity planning.

Click here to apply online.

Friday, August 14, 2009

British Council Recruiting!

British Council: Project Manager, Lagos

The British Council connects people worldwide with learning opportunities and creative ideas from the UK and builds lasting relationships between the UK and other countries. The British council is recruting for a Project Manager (Arts Projects) in Lagos. The aims of the job are:

To contribute to the achievement of British Council objectives through the planning, management, delivery and evaluation of country, regional and global products and services
To lead and manage arts and other projects of global, region and local products and services concerned with Connected Africa .
To contribute to the the development of BC Nigeria as an innvoative and high performing country operation.
To model the values and principles of an integrated operation and to ensure that we are aligned with the BC regional and global priorities.
To actively engage with and support regional developments.

Duties And Responsibilities
To deliver core products and servces that enhance the scale and impact of our work in this area.
To manage a portfolio of country, regional and global products as defined in the Regional and Country delivery plans in sectors of the British Council programme.
To ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of all products including the compilation of Scorecard data and other evaluation tools required by corporate standards of external clients.
To work across teams and with outreach staff to ensure maximum impact for activity.
To develop new approaches to engagements using web and other broadcast channels.
To apply for this post, you will need to read through the Specification for applicants, and complete the application form.

Please note, no CV applications will be processed, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Deadline is 27 August 2009.

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Guinness Nigeria Recruiting!

Guinness: Procurement Category Manager

As Guinness Nigeria undertakes the journey towards D2011, the Procurement Function within Guinness is clearly recognised as being a key enabler for our Company. To successfully deliver the requisite step-change level of Functional performance expected by the wider business, Procurement now requires significant up-skilling using best local (both internal and externally-recruited) talent and expertise, with a targeted-objective to be benchmarked on a par with peers across Diageo Europe/North America within the next two years (currently ranked best in Africa Region).

Guiness Nigeria is recruiting for a Procurement Category Manager.
Leadership Responsibilities:

Create, develop and recommend strategic options, across geographical and business cultural boundaries, and working with dispersed teams (both Nigeria and London-based) to finalise, agree, and implement category strategies.
Brilliant execution of the Category Management and Supplier Performance Management process using the LOOP, leading and securing stakeholder approvals at GATE meetings using presentations of a very high standard and capable of withstanding considerable scrutiny from senior Exec-level stakeholders to make very important decisions regarding the routes our business will take to create value and achieve our Mission.
Purpose of Role:

Responsible for the development of stretching category strategies that clearly deliver our Procurement Functional Value agenda of Assure, Protect and Create for all areas of the business.
To embed E-procurement in Guinness Nigeria.
Responsible for coaching and development of Supplier Performance managers to achieve required supplier capability to achieve D2011 objectives.
There will be occasional requirements for national, regional-hub (Cameroun/Ghana) and international (UK) travel.

Accountabilities:
This role will closely support the Portfolio Managers and Head of Procurement in driving the Procurement Function to Destination 2011, acting as a key member of the team by leading the team’s robust application of key category management tools such as the LOOP, supply chain analysis and business needs analysis.
Implementation of HoP-designated key projects through effective project management, utilising appropriate e-procurement tools to maximise speed, efficiency and drive of benefits e.g. e-RFI’s e-RFP’s, e-auctions, spend analysis.

Qualifications and Experience:
ESSENTIAL

University Degree in any commercially biased-discipline, with proven relevant 7+ years post-qualification – including some quality procurement-functional experience within a forward thinking, fast-paced and value-adding blue-chip FMCG environment.
Professional procurement qualification desirable (CIPS/ISM/MBA), and capable of rapidly developing full understanding of world-class Procurement systems and practices, including all Diageo Category Management processes and associated tools.
Strong IT skills base, including intermediate proficiency in Office applications.

DESIRABLE
Previous experience of working within or closely with an FMCG Procurement Function (prior SAP experience an advantage) for an extended period.
Strong communication skills evident in the ability to work in a team environment and build great relationships with stakeholders, suppliers and end users.
Please note the following: Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.

Deadline is 20th August 2009.
To apply online click on the link below. Click on ‘Search & Apply’; Select ‘Search Openings’ and enter the reference number 20334BR in the keyword field.

Click here to apply online

Monday, August 3, 2009

MTN Recruiting! (Closing August 6th)

MTN is recruiting for an Administrator Financial Planning.
Working in the Finance Department and reporting to the GM, Financial Planning, the ideal candidate must possess a good first degree or equivalent from a reputable institution ICSA or any General Administration qualification will be an added advantage.

And they must have 1- 2 years work experience and Experience in administrative capacity would be an added advantage

Job Description:
Technical
Compile and co-ordinate all Financial Planning reports and info packs for various stakeholder groupings.
Assist GM Financial Planning in preparing presentations and reports on MS word, power point, etc.
Liaise with the Finance division’s budget coordinator to facilitate prompt budget variance review in the department.

Administration
Co-ordinate all the Financial Planning forums, meetings and activities.
Perform general administrative functions in the Financial Planning unit – filling, organization, scheduling and office support.
Facilitate prompt execution of action points, implementation plans on projects, tasks, etc.
Responsible for social functions, events, etc in the department
Facilitate document transfers within and outside of the department
Provide administrative support to both the external, internal auditors and other stakeholders of the department.
Monitor training and leave schedule
Administer procurement processes in the department – liaison, negotiations (in rare cases) and systems processing.
Deadline is 6th August 2009.

Click here to apply online