The Coca-Cola Company Job Vacancy for a Media Manager – Nigeria Franchise

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is the world’s largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands.

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.

The Coca-Cola Company is recruiting to fill the vacant position of:

Job Title: Media Manager – Nigeria Franchise
Job Id: 32481
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time

Position Overview

• The Media Manager will be instrumental in furthering Integrated Marketing Communications team capability, in line with the WMO strategy for TCCC in Nigeria.
• The position, in conjunction with the media agency AOR partners and other IMC team members, is expected to deliver brilliant results in all Core Creative Idea amplification and impactful Connection Planning & and full IMC plan execution, with emphasis on media (paid, owned, and earned).
• The role will assist the CEWA BU in the stewardship of the total portfolio management approach, as it relates specifically to media planning/buying (works with IMC and Franchise managers); ensuring media strategies are aligned with brand objectives -track against milestones and manage budgets for all media related activities within key initiatives/programs in line with BP and brand priorities.

Key Duties/Responsibilities
Prioritized Responsibilities

• Regional Integrated Marketing Communication Development: partner with local media agency partner to amplify the Core Creative Idea into key connection points with emphasis on media (paid, owned, earned). Apply best media practices from global/regional sources and implement emerging media frameworks (paid, free, and owned media).
• Media / Asset Strategy Development: partner with Brand teams, Franchise teams, IMC teams and agency partners to optimize media investment strategies and plans. Analyse media impact on core brand & business metrics; develop and implement media strategy, ultimately generating greater effectiveness and efficiencies of our IMC plans
• Agency Relationship Management: Lead media agency relationship, managing resource allocation and quality control (timing, cost, creative delivery).  Maintains contacts within the media industry. Participate in the negotiation and maintains relationship with media suppliers.
• IMC Plan Execution: Lead to full execution of media plans within IMC plans ensuring clear links to CCI and leveraging brand strategies.  Manage clear processes/routines with key partners (e.g. bottler, agencies, etc.) to ensure plans are executed on time/ in-budget and coordinated across key constituents as needed. Manage clear execution and related “post-mortems”.

Communication Complexities 
Local Brand Team:

• Lead media plan development by leveraging local media insights and ensure that brand messages are activated through targeted, relevant, and strategically-aligned media contact points to build brand values and drive profitable volume

Local Agency Team:

• Lead and provide direction to the media agency (based on the approved IMC Plan), and manage day-to-day requirements with the media agency based on agreed protocol and processes for fast turnaround of requirements.
• Actively participate in annual assessment process and remuneration / contract negotiations with the Media Agency-of-Record.

Internal Support / Process Management –

• Brand, IMC, Commercial, Bottler, PAC, Agencies.
• KO Finance – Manage day-to-day media financial processes to ensure accuracy of media documents, prompt payment to the media, etc

Industry Representation:

• Helps in establishing and maintaining contacts within the media industry. Maintains relationship with various media suppliers.
• Attend and actively participate in KO Regional Media Meetings / Conference.
• Evaluate and adapt best practices from new media learning, guidelines, and other countries to enhance media effectiveness, efficiency, and creativity.
• Active role to during media rate negotiations.
• Global and Regional KO IMC / Media Representation
• Functionally reports and manages requirements from BU IMC manager and Global Media Director.

Analysis:

• Proficient-Expert level in media analytics to identify and optimize media investment strategies and plans to connect with our consumers. Analyse media impact on core brand metrics and business metrics.
• Proficient-Expert level in leveraging financial rigor to prioritize and allocate resources effectively.
• Proficient-Expert level in measuring financial and equity impact of investments and institutionalizes learnings.

Judgment and Decision Making:

• Lead development, judgement and ability to evaluate the Media Plan
• Decision-making accountability impacting 50-60% of total Franchise DME (based on % allocated to Media). Critical judgement on day-to-day requirements with the agency based on agreed protocol and processes.

Innovation:

• Expected to re-apply best media practices from global/reginal sources and implement emerging media frameworks (paid, free and owned media)

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Direct Reports: None. Extensive project management and general coaching and mentoring within team expected. Direct management media agency.
• Decision Making: Accountability over media critical investments within specific programs.

Qualifications / Competencies / Skills
Functional Competencies:

• Media Planning Process
• Financial process
• Productivity
• IMC Innovation (70-20-10 framework)
• Media Analytics
• Media Assets+Properties
• Agency management

Leadership Behaviors: Leader of Others

• Drive Innovation – Generate new or unique solutions and embrace new ideas that help sustain our business (encompassing everything from continuous improvement to new product and package innovation)
• Act Like an Owner – Deliver results, creating value for our brands, our System, our customers and key stakeholders
• Inspire Others – Inspire people to deliver our mission and 2020 Vision, demonstrate passion for the business and give people a reason to believe anything is possible
• Develop Self and Other – Develop self and support others’ development to achieve full potential
• Collaborate with the System, Customers and Key Stakeholders – Develop and leverage relationships with stakeholders to appropriately stretch and impact the System (Company and Bottler)

Builds Brand Love:

• Seeks understanding of fundamental human needs and behaviours
• Pursues innovation and change with a mind-set of continuous improvement
• Balances intuition and fact to distil complex thought into compelling ideas
• Anticipates future trends to engage and delight consumers

Technical Skills:

• Consulting / Specialist Support
• Negotiation
• Develop And Maintain Supplier Relationships
• Establishing Strategic Direction For Specialist Area
• Pursuing Innovation

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience in Media, Agency will be an added advantage.

Cultural Diversity:

• Ability to deal with multiple cultural environments.

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Michael Stevens Consulting Job in Lagos - Chief Operating Officer

Michael Stevens Consulting, a well known consulting practice with first class strategic alliances. We are currently seeking to employ suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Operating Officer

Location: Lagos

Job Description
Formulating and successfully implementing company policy;
Ensuring that the operating objectives and standards of performance are not only understood but owned by the management and other employees;
Closely monitoring the operating and financial results against plans and budgets;
Ensuring the operational performance of the company;
Assuming full accountability to the board for all company operations;
Representing the company to major customers and professional associations;
Develop and maintaining an effective executive team.
Directing strategy towards the profitable growth and operation of the company;
Developing strategic operating plans that reflect the longer-term objectives and priorities established by the board;
Maintaining an ongoing dialogue with the Group Chairman/Supervising Director of the company;
Putting in place adequate operational planning and financial control systems;


Key Expectations
Operate a profitable, well managed and well run business with good manufacturing practice (GMP)
Run the refinery efficiently using Good Manufacturing Practice
Select and develop a competent and capable management team to deliver on the business strategic plan and the Group Strategic Businesses.
In addition to providing leadership for the local Executive Leadership Team, he will be required to work collaboratively with the broader Executive Team and key management within the Group
Develop a robust market and marketing strategy to absorb the current product capacity and the projected increases.
Pursue a plan to expand production and sales from 200mt/day to 1000mt/day within 3 years.
Pursue and obtain ISO Certifications

The Person
Should hold a first Degree and an MBA or a Master’s in a relevant discipline; minimum of 18 years total working experience with at least 7 years in the manufacturing outfit.
Highly motivated, results driven, with a passion for business, skilled at communicating a clear vision for growth and can capitalise and sustain the momentum that is being created within the organization.
Highly skilled business leader who will improve focus and profitably grow share within a very competitive market. He should also be able to demonstrate proven experience of managing operations at a senior management/director level within the engineering, FMCG, and/or manufacturing industries for at least 5-10 years.
The preferred candidate should be not be more than 45 years old and must be hungry for success in this capacity.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s and cover letters to: jobs@michaelstevens-consulting.com

Application Deadline  28th December, 2015.

SEO Expert Job in a Quantitative Financial Analytics Company (Part-time)

Quantitative Financial Analytics Company is a leader in supplying mutual fund information, analysis, and commentary on African mutual funds. We provide reliable fund data; and ratings information that will add value to fund managers, the media, individual investors and investment clubs.

Well-informed investment decisions require accurate, insightful, and timely data especially in mutual fund investment. This is even more so as market conditions become more volatile and uncertain. With over two decades of fund analysis experience, supported by the resources and product knowledge of our analysts, we provide unparalleled expertise and insight to the mutual funds industry in Nigeria and beyond.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Part Time SEO Expert

Location: Nigeria

Job Description 

• We are looking for a part time SEO Expert who should be able to spend 3-4 hours daily on Optimization of Our website as well as performing keyword research in line with our business objectives to optimize existing content and uncover new opportunities.
• He/She will be responsible for managing all SEO activities such as content strategy, link building and keyword strategy to increase rankings on all major search networks

Desired Profile

• The person should be a proven expert in SEO.
• Up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in SEO Desired Profile
• Person should be a proven expert in SEO.
• Have a working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript development and constraints is required.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should send their resume to: Jobs@mutualfundsnigeria.com

Application Deadline  31st January, 2016

Helen Keller International Job recruitment

Established in 1915, Helen Keller International (HKI) works to save the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged. We combat the causes and consequences of blindness and malnutrition by establishing programs based on evidence and research in vision, health and nutrition. 
Headquartered in New York City, HKI currently conducts programs in 22 countries in Africa and Asia as well as in the United States.

  
JOB TITLE:   Finance Assistants 

 

BACKGROUND 

The End Fund:
The End Fund project is a 3 year grant starting from 2016 to 2018 to support the integrated implementation of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in Akwa Ibom and Adamawa states. 
Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a group of parasitic and bacterial infectious diseases that affect over 1.6 billion of the world’s most impoverished people, including 875 million children. They cause severe pain, long-term disability, and are the cause of death for over 500,000 people per year. Amongst children, infection leads to malnutrition, cognitive impairment, stunted growth, and the inability to attend school. Adults suffer from social isolation and are unable to work, and anemia caused by NTDs increases the risk of maternal mortality. 
Since 1999, HKI has supported programs in the area of neglected tropical disease control, nutrition and eye health.

Qualification: 

• Minimum of HND or BSc in Accounting, Banking and Finance or Business Admin; or any Finance related course.
• Minimum of 3 years experience.

Job Summary:

• The Finance Assistants in both Adamawa and Akwa Ibom States will assist in the day to day carrying out of all financial operations under the supervision of the Finance and Admin Manager and the Finance Officer.
• Administration of office petty cash including vouchers and checks and ensures funds spent are adequately justified;
• Writes checks, check confirmations and deposits at the bank;
• Maintenance of a proper filing system for all records and updating soft and hard copied data base information for the office;
• Assist in posting transactions into the office accounts software;
• Support any finance functions assigned by the Finance and Admin Manager and the Finance Officer.

The Finance and Admin Assistant shall also carry out the following specific tasks:
Accounting:

• Enter data into financial accounting software on daily basis.
• Ensure Core Costs are correctly entered in the
• Deal with retirement of advances, in particular:
• Verify/ check calculation on receipts;
• Verify/ assign accounting codes;
• Assign sequential reference to each transaction for cross checking in the Accounting systems and receipts;
• Enter financial transactions daily in the Accounting system;
• Verify and file receipts and other work papers;
• Check the accounting records for accuracy and correct as necessary;
• Assist in maintaining files and updating finance records.

Budget Management

• Assist the administration in the preparation of office running budget.
• Collaborate with the Finance Officer, Finance and Admin Manager and Program Manager to create the budgets new projects.

Office Management

• Assist in country audit as needed.
• Work in collaboration with Procurement Officer
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Finance Manager or Finance Officer.
• Administrative functions
• Planning, scheduling  and coordinate meetings, appointments and travel arrangements for technical staff(s)
• Assisting the technical staff(s) in conferences, meetings and trainings.
• Initiate travel request and prepare travel claims for technical staff(s)
• Regular interaction with all the staff on administrative matters
• Maintain office files and documents; both electronic and hard copy filing system
• Ensuring employee’s safety in the office in conjunction with the AC
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements
• Calling for repairs of equipment and vehicles when required
• Maintaining Fixed assets /other inventories;
• Evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies; and verifying receipt of supplies.
• Writing and dispatching of letters
• Answering general queries by telephone
• Sorting and opening post
• Obtaining information from the computer
• Provide general administrative and clerical support
• Assist in resolving any administrative problems finding best solutions to overcome any hurdles in the organization.
• Undertaking any other tasks/duties as may be reasonably required.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Proper maintenance of financial and office records and correspondences;
• Timely preparation and submission of expense claims, reports and documents;
• Accurate review of request and claims before processing of payments by finance department;
• Proper maintenance of  office supplies inventory
• Proper maintenance of filling systems
• Maintaining equipment/vehicles in good working conditions
• Effective coordination of event logistics
• Competencies Required:
• Ability to post figures into financial software packages such as QuickBooks;
• Ability to use computer packages such as Microsoft office, the Internet and office equipment such as printers, photocopiers, scanners and so on;
• Ability to work under pressure and able to meet up deadlines;
• Must possess good interpersonal skills and must be a good team player;
• Able to work comfortably with numbers.

JOB TITLE:  Programme Assistants 

 

BACKGROUND 

The End Fund:
The End Fund project is a 3 year grant starting from 2016 to 2018 to support the integrated implementation of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in Akwa Ibom and Adamawa states. 
Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a group of parasitic and bacterial infectious diseases that affect over 1.6 billion of the world’s most impoverished people, including 875 million children. They cause severe pain, long-term disability, and are the cause of death for over 500,000 people per year. Amongst children, infection leads to malnutrition, cognitive impairment, stunted growth, and the inability to attend school. Adults suffer from social isolation and are unable to work, and anemia caused by NTDs increases the risk of maternal mortality. 
Since 1999, HKI has supported programs in the area of neglected tropical disease control, nutrition and eye health.

Qualification: 

• A first degree in biological sciences or similar field; medicine or health related field. A Master degree in public health or a related degree will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years experience working in public health.

Job Summary:

• Under the supervision of the NTD Program Manager, the program assistants oversees the formulation, execution, monitoring and evaluation of the End Fund Integrated Control of NTDs in Akwa Ibom and Adamawa states respectively to ensure consistency with the project priorities and outcomes.

Reports directly to: NTD Program Manager

Specific duties include:
Program Planning 

• Facilitate the creation and implementation of a detailed annual work-plan which identifies and sequences activities needed to successfully implement the project in the most cost-effective manner and ensure project objectives are met in line with national policies, HKI’s goals and that of the donor.
• In collaboration with key stakeholders, facilitate the development and roll out of implementation plans to scale mass distribution of drugs to treat the four PCT diseases, namely lymphatic filariasis, trachoma, schistosomiasis and soil transmitted helminthes. 
• Review the project schedule with senior management and all other staff that will be affected by the project activities; revise and regularly review the schedule as required.

Program Management

• In collaboration with the Program Manager ensure HKI program partners execute the project according to their respective project plans;
• Document project activities and ensure that all project information is appropriately secured;
• Monitor the progress of the project implementation and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the project remains on track and is successfully completed;
• Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of the project;
• Retire project funds according to established accounting policies and procedures

Program Monitoring & Evaluation 

• To implement and/or develop Monitoring and Evaluation tools according HKI, FMOH and donor standards;
• Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of international standards as set by FMOH, HKI and donor.
• Internally and when requested support external evaluations on the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase and as required.
• Disseminate findings from evaluations to support organizational learning and contribute to policy processing or development;

Advocacy and Strategic Alliances 

• Build and maintain meaningful working relationships with both government and key project stakeholders at all levels in order to strengthen opportunities for advocacy and higher visibility;
• Represent HKI towards local partners and at other appropriate forums;
• Carry out additional tasks, as requested by the Project Manager and other senior officer(s) within the NTD Unit.

Competencies Required:

• Demonstrates technical knowledge pertaining to job requirement
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Able to work under pressure minimal supervision and able to meet up deadlines.
• Ability to use computer software such as Microsoft office, internet.
• Must possess good interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated excellent personal integrity and confidentially

JOB TITLE:   Drivers 

 

BACKGROUND 

The End Fund:
The End Fund project is a 3 year grant starting from 2016 to 2018 to support the integrated implementation of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in Akwa Ibom and Adamawa states. 
Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a group of parasitic and bacterial infectious diseases that affect over 1.6 billion of the world’s most impoverished people, including 875 million children. They cause severe pain, long-term disability, and are the cause of death for over 500,000 people per year. Amongst children, infection leads to malnutrition, cognitive impairment, stunted growth, and the inability to attend school. Adults suffer from social isolation and are unable to work, and anemia caused by NTDs increases the risk of maternal mortality. 
Since 1999, HKI has supported programs in the area of neglected tropical disease control, nutrition and eye health.

Qualification: 

• Secondary Education; valid Driver’s license

Experience:

• 1-2 years’ work experience as a driver; safe driving record; knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair

Job Summary:

• Under the guidance and supervision of the Administrative Coordinator, the Drivers in both states provide reliable and safe driving services ensuring high accuracy of work. The Drivers demonstrate a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
• The Drivers provides driving services to the operations and programme staff in HKI, both in Adamawa state and Akwa Ibom state offices, depending on where the Driver Katsina office.

Duties and Responsibilities
The drivers will provide technical support and:
1. Ensure provision of reliable and secure driving services by:
a) Driving office vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel within and outside Adamawa and Akwa Ibom states.
b) Delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items and
c) Meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport
2. Ensure cost-savings through proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs.
3. Ensure proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, car washing, etc.
4. Ensure availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, necessary spare parts
5. Ensure that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.
6. Prompt completion of log books.
7. Sorting and distribution of mail as required;
8. Perform minor office moves which will include moving pieces of office furniture and PCs. Etc as and when required
9. The vehicle is garaged overnight in the official car park and the keys are secure;
10. All necessary reports are completed in connection with any accident and the driver must report this situation to the supervisor immediately


How to Apply

All applicants should submit electronically forwarding the following under listed to imargirconsultants@gmail.com

1. A curriculum vitae, which should  indicate at minimum applicant’s qualification and dates obtained; previous work experience and dates; age and referees
2. A covering letter
Please note that subject of email should be DRIVER/ENDFUND-ADAMAWA STATE OR DRIVER/ENDFUND -AKWA-IBOM STATE depending of the applicant’s choice of location.

Deadline for submission of application is on Monday, 28th December 2015.

Kindly note that:
Applications received after 5pm on the day will not be considered.

South African Airways recruitment for Airport Supervisors nationwide

South African Airways (SAA) is the leading carrier in Africa, serving 56 destinations, in partnership with SA Express, SA Airlink and its low cost carrier, Mango, within South Africa and across the continent, and nine intercontinental routes from its Johannesburg hub.

South African Airways (SAA) is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Airport Supervisor

Location: Nationwide

Job Purpose
The purpose of this role is to oversee the delivery of, and deliver, the SAA product and services to the travelling public, manage the Muritala Mohammed International Airport activities through planning, controlling organising and delegation to obtain maximum productivity

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Muritala Mohammed International airport staff to deliver excellent customer service and achieve team objectives.
• To manage the Muritala Mohammed International airport so that all scheduled flights depart on time, efficiently and effectively.
• Maintain good relationship with airline stakeholders

Knowledge: 

• Knowledge of Windows based software including Microsoft Outlook, Power Point, Word, Access and excel
• Understanding of Reservation related systems and read a ticket
• Awareness of the South African and Nigeria travelling public’s business and social cultural environment
• Comprehensive knowledge of the airlines operations, sales processes, distribution channels, CRS’s, fares, call management reporting, and working knowledge of the Internet/E-commerce
• SAA Products and Services and related policies i.e Loyalty Programme: Voyager policies and procedures

Qualifications and Other Requirements

• High school qualifications or proven track record in an airline traffic and ground-handling department
• English fluency (Speak, read and write)
• Airline related qualifications: Customer Service plan, Touch Points, Cargo 1 and 2, DGR - Awareness, Special Cargo handling.
• A proven track record in airline airport operations
• Proficient knowledge of Windows based software including Microsoft Outlook, Power Point, Word, Access and excel

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application letters together with detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant certificates to: ugonnaohia-maurice@flysaa.com

Oil and Gas Company Jobs in Lagos for Sales Representatives

Job Title: Sales Representative

Location: Lagos

Job Descriptions

• Organising sales visits
• Demonstrating/presenting products
• Establishing new business
• Maintaining accurate records

Responsibilities 

• Identifies business opportunities by identifying prospects and evaluating their position in the industry;
• Identifies product improvements or new products by remaining current on industry trends, market activities, and competitors.
• Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
• Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• researching and analyzing sales options.
• Maintains relationships with clients by providing support, information, and guidance; researching and recommending new opportunities;
• recommending profit and service improvements.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should send their CV's to: jobs@michaelstevens-consulting.com

Application Deadline  17th December, 2015.