Big Brother Africa

Have you always wished to be an African Star? This is an opportunity for you. Entries are now open for Africa's hottest show . You'll be able to enter the new season of Big Brother Africa from 5 Feb - but not alone...
This means that anyone who wants to enter season 7 must partner with another person and enter as a pair!

So whether you enter with your best friend, boyfriend, girlfriend, mom, dad, brother, sister, boss, husband, wife, neighbor, hairdresser, whomever, you must just make sure that you enter as a pair. So who will take the journey of a lifetime with you? Remember you may have to spend a long time with them in the house so choose carefully!

This season’s brand new cash prize is a cool USD 300 000!

Plus, in another bold change, Big Brother Africa welcomes two new countries Liberia and Sierra Leone to the Big Brother house for the first time ever, while this time round, Ethiopia bows out of the game and Mozambique will take on a new role that will be announced at a later stage.

Big Brother Africa 7 2012 Entry Requirements

• Anyone who wants to enter Big Brother Africa season 7 must partner with another person to enter as a pair!
• You and your partner must be citizens from one of the following participating countries: Angola, Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Namibia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
• Both partners must come from the same country, must be 21 years or older, must be fluent in English and must have a valid passport.
• And remember that, as with previous seasons, entrants must be fun-loving, vocal, creative, original and articulate.
• In addition all entrants must have the social flexibility to live in close proximity with others and must be tolerant of views and lifestyle choices other than their own.

How to apply
Click http://form.jotform.com/form/20233147157 to fill in the entry form online, or download it, complete it, and email it back to bba@endemol.co.za.

Alternatively, interested persons can collect an entry form from the nearest MultiChoice office in their country anytime from Sunday 5 February.

Whatever you choose to do, do it fast because the deadline for entries is February 27, 2012!

You can also visit http://bigbrotherafrica.dstv.com for more information.

Real Estate Vacancies

Propertylink Real Estate Investment Limited is a real estate investment firm positioned to deliver a cutting edge and competitive real estate solutions to our valued clients. We engage in real estate development, brokerage, and management. Our clientele include corporate bodies, private individuals, co-operative societies, institutions and companies.We offer good and flexible payment plans on all our product and services.

 

We have vacancy for the post of sales executive

 

Job Title: Sales Executive

Job Requirements

• Candidate should be very friendly and have good command of English language.
• Experience in Sales is an advantage

How to apply

Apply in person with your cv to:

Propertylink Real Estate Investment Limited

Plot 2, block 67 Bashiru Shittu Avenue,
Magodo Phase 2 Shangisha, Lagos.

Stockbroking/Asset Firm

Stock Broking/Asset Management firm vacancy for Finance & Accounts Head
An indigenous stock-broking/asset management firm located in Lagos needs:
Job Title: HEAD, FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS
Job Requirements:
A good degree and must be chartered accountant with minimum of 2 years experience in a stock-broking/financial services firm.
Associate or student membership of CIS and possession of post graduate will be an added advantage
Knowledge of audit with proficiency in integra 2000+ software is a prerequisite
Age between 29 to 35 years

How to apply
Applicant should forward CV and application as an attachment to: hcmlrecruitment@yahoo.com

NGO Recruitment

A US based NGO, heartland Alliance seeks application from passionate Nigerian leaders about populations highly vulnerable to HIV/AIDS.

There is a unique opportunity to implement cutting edge initiatives in collaboration with key national and international partners. The position is based in Abuja and will be a Nigerian National

JOB TITLE: CHIEF OF PARTY/COUNTRY DIRECTOR:
lead efforts to strengthen the capacity of Nigerian organizations to implement comprehensive HIV prevention, care and support programming
Job Requirements:
Masters degree in public Health or a related field with minimum of 5 years progressive field based management experience including programmatic and finance/administration experience
Experience in HIC prevention programming, including solid knowledge of HIV prevention programming/approaches for MARP.
Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups and board of directors
Experience managing large scale USAID and CDC funded HIV/AIDS programs with in depth knowledge of PEP-FAR programming is essential
Experience working alongside and developing the capacity of grassroots NGOs/CBOs
Strong commitment to advancing human rights with M&E skills and experience
Sensitivity to and intimate knowledge of health, human rights and gender issues and willingness and ability to support the autonomy of grassroots MARPs organization
 
How to apply
Submit a page (300 words) cover letter, CV not exceeding 3 pages with 3 professional references (name, company, email and phone number) to: internationaljobs@heartalliance.org

Applications submitted via website are strongly preferred: www.heartlandalliance.org/whoweare/careers

Nigerian Airforce Recruitment

VACANCY GUIDELINES:
  
Applicants are to complete application forms online and make payments at the following designated banks: United Bank for Africa, Sterling Bank, Intercontinental bank and Union Bank.
Applicants should print out the following under-listed documents after payment of application fee at the designated banks:

a.      Local governmental attestation form
b.      Parents / guardian consent form
c.      Acknowledgement form

Applicants are to note that application submitted online without payment of application fee at the above mentioned banks will not be validated for processing.

Direct Short Services Commission (DSSC 21) 2012.      
Qualification:
Interested applicants must possess a minimum of second class lower grade for first degree holders and lower credit for HND holders.
Male applicants must not be less than 1.68 metres tall while Female applicants must not be less than 1.65 metres tall.
Applicants should be between 22 and 30 years of age by 31st December 2012.
Those who will be older than 30 years by 31st December 2012 need not apply. Serving personnel between the ages of 30 and 35 could also apply but would be granted Branch Commission 6.
Additionally, applicants are to bring with them letters of attestation of good character from 2 prominent persons from their state of origin to the officer in charge of the Zonal Enlistment exercise.
NOTE:
Zonal Enlistment Exercise will hold from 4 April-10 April 2012. For further information see the instruction page on the website or call the following support lines:
09-8708475, 09-8704817 and 08078406568 or email: airforce.support@swglobal.com

Senior Demand Planner

The Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Plc is the franchise bottler and distributor for products of The Coca-Cola Company in Nigeria. The company was incorporated in November 1951 with the franchise to bottle and sell products of the Coca-Cola Company in Nigeria.
The company is a member of Coca-Cola Hellenic, an anchor bottler with the franchise to bottle products of The Coca-Cola Company in 28 countries in North, Central and South Europe, Asia and in Africa with over 560 million consumers in these markets. As the pioneer bottler in the conglomerate, NBC prides itself as the bedrock of CCH. NBC is headquartered in Ebute-Meta, Lagos and operates 13 bottling facilities, 28 commercial territories and 59 depots across the country.
We are currently searching for a well experienced and result oriented Senior Demand Planner.

Key Accountability:

• Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results
• Coordinate cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances
• Interact with sales, marketing, and key accounts to understand demand forecast drivers
• Use and maintain the Demand Planning software as the primary forecasting system tool
• Provide input to the Supply Chain Planning team in developing inventory strategies
• Closely coordinate and communicate trade interventions/customer action plans with supply chain planning team
• Conduct current and future forecasting analysis

Competencies:

• Strong analytical abilities
• Strong knowledge of demand planning process within FMCG
• Knowledge of demand management/forecasting tools, forecasting processes in sales
• Good communication and team building skills
• Collaborative skills in resolving long and short positions in inventory

Qualifications

• B.Sc./HND in Statistics/Business Administration/Marketing and Social Sciences
• Minimum of 5 years experience, 3 of which must be at managerial level in an FMCG environment

How to apply
Qualified candidates should send their CVs to nbc@careersnigeria.com making “Senior Demand Planner” the subject of their email.

Packaging Manager – FMCG

JOB TITLE: Packaging Manager

An exceptional Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) company is currently searching for a Packaging Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

    * Degree/Diploma in related field
    * 3+ years related experience in FMCG. Total minimum  5 years experience after graduation
    * Technical knowledge of packaging materials, specifications and related processes , particularly blow molding.
    * Knowledge of Manufacturing technology (both on the making of the packaging components as well as the relate filling and packing technology and any other packaging technologies ie printing, aerosols, laminates, etc will be an added advantage

COMPETENCIES:

The suitable candidate:

    * Must have a positive and motivating influence.
    * Must be results oriented, entrepreneurial and self-motivating
    * Must possess good planning and organizational ability
    * Must be ambitious and flexible.
    * Must be capable of working independently
    * Must have a high level of interpersonal communication ability
    * Must have the ability to influence and to motivate others
    * Must be able to work effectively  with multifunctional teams, promote team effort and build relationships
    * Must possess analytical skills: ability to define problems, collect details data, analyze and interpret results and recommend changes and improvements
    * Must possess the ability to understand and work within the framework of the overall company strategy and also relevant consumer insight

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    * Manage the Supply Packaging function  to achieve both short and long term objectives and to make sure that site packaging development activities are performed against agreed functional target
    * Actively manage Packaging execution for local (NPD/EPD/Squeeze) activities and projects within budgets and deadlines and ensure the achievement of set objectives
    *  Work in/with close collaboration with Procurement, Supply and QM/QA to make sure the “Supplier Selection Process & Criteria” process is applied for selection/qualification of any new suppliers
    * Extract and collate regular internal/external Packaging benchmarks data to make sure that packing is cost-effective but not worse in quality than competition
    * Update/Create/Publish all Packaging specifications in TDS and ensure TDS is used  as Globally agreed (i.e. packaging component specifications / palletisation specifications / BOMs / Test methods / etc. are kept updated within the system)
    * Make sure that existing Test methods (i.e. storage tests/transport tests/etc.) are applied.
    * Work in/with close collaboration  with QM/QA to make sure that latest Quality techniques are applied
    * Would actively support technical implementation (line trials, packaging qualification and validation) of Packaging projects at External Manufacturers.
    * Would work in/with close collaboration with Packaging Teams in other regions in order to transfer knowledge and learning
    * Work in partnership with international Multifunctional teams such as Marketing, SSG, Quality and Procurement to agree directions and project progress
    * Maintain effective working relationships with suppliers

How to apply:

Qualified candidates should send their CVs to cv@careersnigeria.com making “Packaging Manager” the subject of their email.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

BankOne Core Banking

BankOne Core Banking Implementation Network is recruiting young graduates to be trained to implement the BankOne Core Banking application.

The BankOne Implementation Partner Network is a collection of trained freelance professionals equipped with the skills, knowledge, and tools required to single-handedly implement the BankOne® Core Banking application for Micro-finance and Mortgage banks. AppZone Ltd has commenced the enlistment and screening of interested individuals for the purpose of expanding this network. Selected individual shall be trained, given the necessary implementation software tools, and certified, all free of charge. These training sessions shall be conducted over a 1 week period for each batch of partners, with routine re-training sessions organized quarterly for already certified partners.

Summary of Terms

• BankOne implementation partners will be paid the sum of N200,000 (two hundred thousand naira only) for each BankOne Core Banking application implementation completed, net of out of state transportation and accommodation costs
• The expected maximum implementation time per financial institution customer is 3 weeks
• Out of state transportation and accommodation costs are to be provided by the financial institution being setup
• Free Implementation partner certification
• Free certified partner re-training
• It is important to note that there are over 1000 microfinance and mortgage banks in Nigeria today, and AppZone Ltd has scheduled implementations for over 100 of them between October 2011 and March 2012. Hence the need for the expansion of the implementation partner network.

Implementation Partner Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of 21 years of age
• Minimum of a B.Sc or Diploma (or any equivalent degree) in accounting or any other related discipline
• Must speak English language fluently
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft excel

Added Advantages

• Verifiable technology background and exposure
• Work experience in the financial services industry (Commercial, mortgage, or microfinance banks)
• Experience with the implementation of core banking applications

Application Deadline
February 1, 2012

Method of Application

Interested individuals should send a copy, each, of their CV's saved with name and surname example John Smith.CV to: careers@appzonegroup.com

The subject of the email should be "RE: BankOne Implementation Partnership"

Applications not sent with the above format will be automatically disqualified!!
double entries will be disqualified. If you have taken appzone's iq test before pls do not bother to apply. For further information, please contact APPZONE HR on +234 812 000 1126

Promoasidor Nigeria Limited

Promoasidor Nigeria Limited recruits for Brand Manager We are a multinational foods giant holding leading positions in the Nigerian Diary, Cocoa Beverages, Seasoning and Tea markets. Our brands have found their way to home and hearts of millions of consumers.

As part of our continuous growth, we currently seek the services of talented individuals without an appetite and passion for brand marketing to fill important roles within the marketing function.
Job Title: Brand Manager

Work Location: Head Office
Objectives:
To support the Manager, Brands Group in developing, executing and evaluating annual activity plans for brands/products, which deliver annual brand performance goals (awareness, equity, volume, market share, etc.) amongst the target audience.
Responsibilities:
1. Brand plans: Execute approved marketing activities for brands/products, particularly below-the-line programmes. Plan, activate and monitor regular sampling programmes as appropriate for brands/products. Ensure core/major activities are evaluated and learning captures for future brand planning.
2. Marketing insight: Monitor and report on brand health, including competitor monitoring, using agreed attributes and format. Use consumer insight to inform development of marketing programmes for brands/products. Provide market information with which to report on the performance of brands/products.
3. Competitor monitoring: Track competitor activities in the sector and assist the Manager, Brands Group, in developing response strategies to protect the position of brand/product.
4. Budget: Manage marketing budgets to execute annual activity plans for brands/products, on budget and on time. Monitor expenditure against agreed activities and provide regular reports to the Manager, Brands Group.
5. Results: Execute below-the-line activities for brands/products and evaluate performance against activity objectives.
Financial scope: Responsible for managing marketing expenditure allocated to brands/products.
Reporting To: Manager Brands Group
 
Education Requirement

    * Minimum second-class Bachelor's degree from a reputable university, either in Nigeria or abroad. Postgraduate qualification in Marketing would be an advantage if the first degree is not in a related field.

Experience

    * 3-5 years' work experience in a reputable company, preferably FMCG, of which at least 2 must be in the Marketing function. Sales and/or Operations experience would be an advantage.

Knowledge

    * Interpreting data and information
    * Preparation of annual marketing/activity plans
    * Development and execution of consumer and trade promotions and POS material
    * Third-party supplier management
    * Managing budgets and expenditure
    * Working in teams
    * Understanding of research techniques
    * Presentation skills
    * Microsoft Office suite – Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Skills & Personal Attributes

    * Self-motivated
    * Analytical
    * Articulate – verbal and written
    * Able to interact with a range of people (interpersonal skills)

Application Deadline
7th February, 2012

CHEMIRON INTERNATIONAL LTD

CHEMIRON INTERNATIONAL LTD, a reputable pharmaceutical company in Nigeria based in Ikeja, Lagos has the following vacancies for immediate recruitment and employment

Job Title: MEDICAL SALES REPRESENTATIVES
in the following Nigerian cities JOS, OSHOGBO, SHAGAMU, KADUNA, KANO, MAIDUGURI, SOKOTO, JALINGO, ABUJA, SULEJA, MINNA, LAFIA, ENUGU, CALABAR, UYO etc
Vacancy Qualifications:
B.Sc in BIOCHEMISTRY/HND in MARKETING with one to two years experience in marketing or product development.
Candidates will also be responsible for the daily reporting to the managers and HOD.
Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills with ability to convince customers to purchase the products.
Ability to meet up target with creativity and should be able to develop innovate means of promoting the product.

How to apply
Applicants are to specify city/state of interest/residence to the:
HR/MANAGER
CHEMIRON INTERNATIONAL LTD
Plot 12, block B, metal box road, Ogba, Lagos
info@chemiron-international.com and tonyndudi2006@yahoo.com

Employment Opportunities in Lagos

A SOLID MINERAL COMPANY HEAD OFFICE BASED IN LAGOS which distribute high quality Calcium Carbonate, Kaolin, Industrial Chemicals for Paints, Ink, and Soap industries requires the services of the following professionals to occupy available job vacancies in the company:

1. Account officers: HND/B.Sc in accounting with relevant experience in similar field
2. Marketing officers: HND/B.Sc business administration or marketing with minimum of 3 years in similar field
3. Business development manager: HND/B.Sc business administration/economics with experience in development of international business and brand promotion
4. Production/shift supervisor: city and guide certificate/OND certificate in mechanical or production engineering with at least 5 years experience in manufacturing industry with ability to manage workers

How to apply
Candidates should forward applications and CV within two weeks of this advert to:
H. R. Manager,
P.O. Box 2672, Agege, Lagos.

Oxfam Novib Recruitment

Oxfam Novib is committed to ridding the world of poverty. We have a conviction that people are well capable of building a livelihood without poverty on their own, once given the chance to do so. Which is why we support local projects in developing countries, why we lobby governments and companies to take into
account the interests of the poorest people, and why we campaign to involve Dutch men and women also in our work. We work together with other Oxfam affiliates to increase our impact on development issues.

Oxfam Novib is looking for a Country Director based in Nigeria - 36 hours per week
Start date: February 2012
Among other roles, the Country Director guides the Oxfam Novib registration and decentralization process in Nigeria, with the aim to have a fully operational team of approx. nine staff on September 1st 2012 and take over responsibilities from HQ's by November 1st 2012.

He/She must among other qualities, have

• High level financial management skills to steer the operational budget.
• Experience of fund-raising from diverse institutions, local, regional and international.
• Understanding of managing security and risk within an INGO context.
• Good level of IT literacy and an understanding of how new developments in technology can positively contribute to the aims of an INGO.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to motivate, influence, and negotiate.
• The ability to speak and write professional English.

Oxfam Novib is committed to providing you with a competitive, fair and comprehensive pay and benefits package that is justifiable to our donors. The salary range for this position is set between € 3.229, - and € 4.967, - based on relevant experience for this position.

More information and application procedure... Please send your application letter and CV and mentioning reference number 5-111 to jobs@oxfamnovib.nl, to the attention of Shabinah Asgarali, before January 18, 2012.

For more information on this position, please contact Mr. Gerard Steehouwer (gerard.steehouwer@oxfamnovib.nl).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For more information Click here

Google Science Fair

Google is looking for the brightest young scientists from around the world to submit interesting, creative projects that are relevant to the world today.
The Google Science Fair is an online science competition seeking curious minds from the four corners of the globe. Anybody and everybody between 13 and 18 can enter. All you need is an idea.
Geniuses are not always A grade students. Google welcomes all mavericks, square-pegs and everybody who likes to ask questions. Simply upload your project  to win some life changing prizes.

Why get involved? You mean, apart from the journey? Which we think you’ll find inspiring and life-changing.

Who can enter? Students aged 13–18. You can enter on your own or in a team of two or three

Life-changing Prizes? Well, a world-class science fair calls for world-class prizes. They include once-in-a-lifetime experiences like a scientific trip to the Galapagos Islands with National Geographic Expeditions, unique scholarships and real-life work opportunities in iconic science centers of excellence like CERN in Switzerland.

NEW Science in Action prize

This year there will also be a special Science in Action prize sponsored by Scientific American which will be awarded to a project that addresses a social, environmental, ethical, health or welfare issue to make a practical difference to the lives of a group or community.
So why not get started?
All entries must be submitted by 1 April 2012. Get up and running by registering today. 

Click this link to get started - http://www.google.com/events/sciencefair/

CEMENT COMPANY

Cement Company of Northern Nigeria Plc (CCNN) is a public quoted company into the manufacturing and sales of Portland cement. Its factory is located at Kalambaina on the outskirts of Sokoto town. Latest/Current Recruitment for experienced and fresh qualified candidates.

EXTERNAL ADVERT
Job Title: ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (1Position)
QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE
A good degree in B.Eng Electrical/Electronic Engineering or its equivalent
Candidate must be COREN Registered
At least 6 years experience a cement manufacturing company
SKILLS/EXPECTATIONS:
Plan maintenance activities, allocate resources and undertake checks on work completed by team members to ensure continuous operation of the plant and outputs of the required standards met.
Related jobs and hand over after completion of work in time.
Should be able to deliver results with little or no supervision and good computer skill is an advantage.
Must be an analyzer of troubleshoot plant’s equipment problems and recommend remedial solutions to ensure smooth operations of the plant
Control and communication with other sections, immediate superiors for maintenance-

Job Title: TRAINEE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (2 positions)
QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE
A good degree in B.Eng Electrical/Electronic Engineering or its equivalent
They should be prepared to work in a very challenging atmosphere

Job Title: PLANT OPERATOR (3 Positions)
QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE
An OND in Engineering Discipline or its equivalent
Should be prepared to work in a very challenging atmosphere

Job Title: TRAINEE CHEMICAL ENGINEER (2 Positions)
QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE
A good degree in B.Eng Chemical Engineering or related disciplines
Should be prepared to work in a very challenging atmosphere

Job Title: TRAINEE MECHANICAL ENGINEER (1 Position)
QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE
A good degree in B.Eng Mechanical or its equivalent
Should be prepared to work in a very challenging atmosphere

How to apply
All applicant should submit their written application, CV/Resume to the

Head, Human Resources,
Cement Company of Northern Nigeria Plc,
Kalambaina Road,
PMB 2166,
Sokoto State. OR to Muhammad.faringani@sokotocement.com
Position applied for should be the subject of the mail