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An International s firm with Global Partnership which is in over 40 countries worldwide is looking for suitable candidates to fill the following positions;

Job Title: General Manager, Marketing
Location: Lagos Nigeria with significant travel to other States in Nigeria
Reporting to: Country Director
Duration of contract: 2 years (renewable based on performance)
Probationary period: 6 months
Start date: March 2012

RESPONSIBILITY
1. Planning and Implementation
Review current Marketing Plans as they refer to 2011. The Plan(s) will articulate activities which will be key to helping the firm to expand the SRH market and do not simply help to capture greater parts of existing markets (as important as they are). Plans will refer to both Lagos and other States.
Develop specific niche marketing plans related to individual firm’s products and services
Be responsible (with the assistant of the Operations Manager) for the revision and production of all promotional materials.
Be aware of developments in the SRH field in Nigeria which may affect Marketing Plans and produce appropriate and regular briefing papers for all Team members related to such. Participate actively in firm’s strategic and annual planning as needed.
Be extremely hands on in terms of the implementation of all marketing initiatives

2. Out reach Site identification and demand generation.
Ensure that all formal agreements are signed by the Country Director with appropriate authorities prior to the commencement of Mobilization and service delivery in specific areas/States.
Ensure that all demand generation activities are undertaken in good time and are completed at least two working days prior to the delivery of products and services. All demand generation activities should work with and through the appropriate community mechanisms.

3. Special Note
Although the GM, Marketing is a Senior Management Team position, the expectation is that the successful candidate would spend a significant period of time to train field staff.
4. Qualification and Experience
Essential:
7-10 years experience in a similar role within a private or public organization with supervisory responsibilities.
Post graduate diploma in Management, Masters Degree or its equivalent in Marketing, Management, Economics, Accounting or related discipline.
B.Sc holders with more than 10 years experience in Marketing and Business Development should apply.
Membership of an appropriate professional body is an advantage
Experience in marketing products and services and communications Proficiency in WORD and excel.
Demonstrable experience of high-level negotiation skills
Demonstrable experience of building a strong team and team leadership Proactive and results oriented.
Must be a team player and have lots of drive and initiative Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong leadership & supervisory qualities and excellent interpersonal skills

Please note that the position of GM, Marketing is a national staff appointment and as such, all candidates must be in a position to work in Nigeria without requiring a work permit.

Method of Application
Interested Candidates are to submit a one page application letter, comprehensive CV and scanned copies of certificates to [email protected] . Submissions will not be accepted after 20th February, 2012

HR managers in Kenya and one in Nigeria .

The scope is full HR – head this up. They will report to HR Director who is based in SA
The type of person is self starting, used to a consultative type position – in other words not someone from a big corporate who wants to sit around and delegate to others. Ideally they must reside and come from those countries or at least have working experience in these countries. We need to have someone that can assist us with the intricacies of local laws etc. They should have at least 7 years experience in HR management.
Qualifications
Minimum of Post graduate degrees in HR, Masters Degree or its equivalent in Management, MBA or related discipline
Method of Application
Interested Candidates are to submit a one page application letter, comprehensive CV and scanned copies of certificates to [email protected] . Submissions will not be accepted after 14th February, 2012.

Job Title: Administrative / Logistics Coordinator
Location: Abuja
Responsible for providing administrative and logistics services in order to ensure effective and efficient operations with minimum of 8 years experience.
Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to:
* Make logistics arrangement for events – trainings, workshops retreat, seminars etc. this will include locations, hotels, food etc.
* Manage seminar and workshop participants’ database
* Procurement of training and workshop materials
* Preparing of Purchase orders and contracts
* General office administration
* Manage appointments and meeting schedules.
Qualifications
* Graduate in Business/ Logistics/ supply chain/Economics or related discipline. MBA and Masters Degree or its equivalent in related discipline is an added advantage.

Method of Application
Interested applicants should forward their application, current resume, scanned copies of certificates and three references not later than 20th February 2012 to: [email protected]


Job Title: Business Development Manager
Location: Lagos
Qualifications
* Graduate in Business/ marketing / economics or related discipline

Job Description

* Able to find effective ways to improve our product distribution channels around Nigeria.

Method of Application
All interested applicants should forward their detailed CV, copies of certificates, with EXPECTED SALARY, contact telephone number to: [email protected]
Note: Subject/Title of Email/Application must be “Business Development Manager – Lagos”. Your application won't be treated if you fail to do so .