Facilities Manager for Lekki Concession Company Ltd

Facilities Manager - LEKKI CONCESSION COMPANY LTD

Role Summary The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing a comprehensive Facility Management Service (FMS) for LCC. Such candidate will be involve in the management of processes that support LCC core business and provide a safe, efficient and comfortable working environment for staff.
Reports to:  Head, Engineering Planning & Services
Key Accountabilities	Performance Measures
·         Total facilities management for LCC Toll Plazas (TPs), offices and residences. ·         Monitoring of contractors’ SLAs and KPIs including FMS target responsibilities ·         Ensures compliance with  Health, safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE)  policies and regulations ·         Monitors the use of, and inventories of electrical spare parts, cleaning equipments,  maintenance supplies and initiates ordering when necessary ·         Responsible for maintaining contacts with vendors/contractors for the requisition of supplies and materials, keeping of accurate inventory and making sure that all spare parts are always available by ordering their procurements when needed. ·         Prepares reports, analyze data  and makes recommendations for improving the maintenance of LCC facilities and Operations ·         Liaise with appropriate internal and external agency to ensuring security of lives and properties of LCC staff and properties. ·         Liaise with Finance department regarding development , identification and preparation of FMS budgets ·         Ensure clean work environment and effective waste management ·         Participates in Operations and Engineering Meetings as well as  landlord-tenants meetings ·         Supervises Handymen, maintenance staff and other outsource staff hired for cleaning and maintenance jobs. ·         Ensure that maintenance personnel are adequately trained, equipped and motivated so that maintenance programs can be accomplished in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner ·         Assist with hiring of facility and maintenance officers ·         Initiates and carries out maintenance projects that improve efficiency and reduce operating cost ·         Promotes and monitors Facilities Management Service(FMS) helpdesk	·         Satisfactory evidence of meeting the entire adjoined key accountabilities ·         Drafting of maintenance policy and procedure
Qualification and Experience The candidate should have a good understanding of facility management within a customer-driven environment with exceptional management skills ·         First degree/HND in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, Building Technology or Estate Management. ·         Training or certification in one or more technical trade. ·         Minimum of 5years in facility management. At least 3years must have been spent in a management position. ·         Relevant HSSE Qualification ·         A strong background in electrical is a plus ·         A post graduate degree is an added advantage ·         Excellent IT literacy skills ·         In depth  and extensive knowledge of financial planning and control Interpersonal/Leadership: ·         Excellent communication and interpersonal skills ·         Must have a neat professional appearance ·         Avid team player, numerical skill and multi tasking. ·         Ability to act with integrity and diplomacy.
Key Interfaces/Relationships:  ·         LCC Executive Management Team and Departments/Units. ·         LCC Contractors and Key Suppliers. Interested candidates should send their CVs to CV to careers@lcc.com.ng  on or before May 4th , 2012

Ghana introduces 2 vaccines today: Pneumoccocal and Rotavirus Vaccines

The vaccines must be kept cool, so cold storage capacity across the country must be expanded significantly. Health workers have to be carefully trained in how to store, transport, and administer two different types of vaccines, and parents must be educated about the benefits of both.

Read more at PATH's website


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Get Nigerian Businesses Online 2012 (GNBO) Web Fair

On Thursday 26th April 2012, Google Nigeria will bring together thousands of entrepreneurs for the Get Nigerian Businesses Online (GNBO) 2012 Web Fair under one roof in Lagos.

GNBO is a Google intiative launched in September 2011, aimed at helping small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) create free websites.

The goal of the GNBO program is to make it easier for Nigerian entrepreneurs to grow their businesses by taking advantage of the power of the web. Over 20,000 sites have been created since launch, showing that SMEs in Nigeria are well aware of the opportunities presented by the Internet and are already benefiting from these. ” according to Google Nigeria Country Manager.

This fair will see participants create their own individual websites with support from trainers. Some of the benefits of registering for GNBO 2012 Web fair are;

• Access to a free and easy tool to create a fully functional business website
• Free gnbo.com.ng sub-domain name (e.g. www.mybusiness.gnbo.com.ng)
• Free matching mobile website
• Free web hosting
• Free Google collaboration tools for up to 10 users

Interested Participants who would like a free website need the following;

• A valid ID card
• An active G-mail E-mail address (If you do not have one already, Visit www.Gmail.com to sign up)
• A working Laptop or Tablet that is Internet enabled (If available)
• Prepared business content (Photos, company write ups and marketing material in digital format using a USB/ flash drive)

To register for this fair, simply log on to http://www.gnbo.com.ng/event2012 and fill the form.
This fair is a must attend for all SMEs who want to gain an online presence. Don’t forget to register today, see you all there!

Date: Thursday 26th April 2012 – Friday 27th April 2012

Venue: City Hall, Catholic Mission Street, Onikan, Lagos

2012 International Franchise Expo in New York, June 15-17, 2012

International Franchise Expo

(The World’s Premier Annual Franchise Exhibition)

Javits Center, 34^th Street, New York, NY 1001, June 15-17, 2012

The U.S. Commercial Service is collaborating with the Nigeria International Franchise Association (NIFA) to promote the 21^th International Franchise Expo to be held in New York, from June 15-17, 2012.   IFE2012 will be held in New York City because it is a truly global market place, the largest metropolitan area in the United States and the most visited U.S. City. Franchising is recognized globally as one of the most cost-effective methods to promote international business expansion and to build long-term relationships in foreign markets.  Aside from the exhibit floors, IFE 2012 will offer more than 100 educational programs, workshops and seminars focusing on the franchising business. Many of these sessions will focus directly on international franchising opportunities. 

IFE 2012 is ideal for individual entrepreneurs or enterprises interested in acquiring a franchise business as a master licensee, area developer, or sub-franchisee.   At IFE 2012, international investors will have the opportunity to meet with the decision makers from hundreds of franchising companies from the United States and other countries. As one of Nigeria’s industry leaders, we encourage you or your firm’s representatives to join a select group of Nigerian entrepreneurs attending the IFE 2012 in New York City.  

Event Description

The world's premier franchise event showcasing hundreds of franchise concepts is an annual event sponsored by the International Franchise Association (IFA). It is franchise industry's premier annual event showcasing hundreds of franchise concepts, attracting investors from the United States and over 80 countries.  IFE2012 will feature proven, innovative business systems that can successfully be replicated in Nigeria. Product listings include, but are not limited to those listed below.  

Advertising/Marketing, Automotive Products and Services, Beauty Products & Skin Care, Beverages, Business Products and Services, Children’s Products and Services, Coffee Shops, Computer/Electronics Products and Services, Cosmetics, Construction:  Materials and Services, Educational Products and Services, Employment Services, Entertainment Services, Fast Food including Pizza, Ice Cream/Fruit Smoothies/Yogurt, Financial Services, Fitness, Hair Salons and Services, Health Care Services, Hotels and Motels, Janitorial Services, Laundry and Dry Cleaning, Lawn, Garden and Agricultural Supplies/Services, Maid and Personal Services, Maintenance, Cleaning and Sanitation, Package Preparation/Mail Services, Pet Supplies & Services, Printing/Photocopying Services, Real Estate Services, Recreation Services, Retail Stores, Restaurants/Catering, Senior Care/Assisted Living, Sign Products and Services , Travel and Leisure Services.

Conference Program

IFE 2012 will offer more than 100 educational programs, workshops and seminars focusing on the franchising business.  Many of the fee-based sessions will focus directly on international franchising opportunities. 

Attendee Profile

Please note that this official delegation is strictly for company decision makers and senior representatives of industry/professional associations whose organizations have been verified by the U.S. Commercial Service under its NUSA program (Network with United States of America). 

Matchmaking

The greatest benefit of this annual expo to both franchisors and attendees is face-to-face communications.

Benefits available to delegation members include:

• Free matchmaking and admission to exhibits
• Free assistance arranging and scheduling appointments with U.S. exhibitors and companies before and during the show
• Access to International Business Center, including separate registration area to pick up badges and meeting rooms to meet with exhibitors
• Complimentary invitations to welcome receptions

Expression of Interest and Event Registration

Registration for IFE2011 will close on Friday, May 11, 2012 to enable potential attendees process their travel visas.  To know more about IFE 2012 and to join the official Nigerian delegation, please contact:

George Anyanwu, Director Marketing
Passage Gold Travel Agency
Suite 302 (3rd Floor), Thermalcool Plaza
Plot 307, Adeola Odeku Street, (Opposite Diamond Bank)
Victoria Island
Tel: 0806-6957475 or 0808-605-8852
Email: george.anyanwu@passagegoldtravels.com , or

Bolaji Abiola-Cudjoe, 

Tel: 07064525260 or 08023528552

Email: franchiseexpo2012@passagegoldtravels.com

To know more about the Nigerian International Franchise Association (NIFA), please contact:

Olayinka Babalola,

Executive Secretary
Nigerian International Franchise Association (NIFA)
NOTAP Office, 19 Kingsway Road, Ikoyi, Lagos
Tel: 0803-403-7208 or 0816-0598-8270
Email: info@nigerianfranchise.org  or nifa@nigerianfracnhise.org

                   

To discuss doing business with the United States or to find best suppliers for your company or organization, please contact Senior Commercial Specialist Anayo Agu at Anayo.Agu@trade.gov, or see him at the U.S. Commercial Service, U.S. Consulate General, Lagos. Tel. 234-1-460-3400

Registration Closess May 11, 2012

           

International Finance Corporation jobs

1. Procurement Analyst- Nairobi, Kenya, apply by April 17, 2012
2. Program Assistant- Johannesburg, South Africa, apply by April 30, 2012
3. Investment Officer- Johannesburg, South Africa, apply by May 13, 2012
4. Senior investment officer- Lagos Nigeria, apply by May 13, 2012
5. Principal Investment Officer- Nairobi, Kenya, apply by May 13, 2012
6. Senior Investment Officer- Nairobi, Kenya, apply by May 13, 2012

For more information, click on the link below

IFC opportunities

New What-Are-Grants.com Web site provides small businesses with Low cost resource

Accordin to Omaha, Nebraska's PR webpage, a new web site has been released that provides small businesses and individuals a very low-cost resource for learning how to apply for free US Government Grants.
“There is a vast pool of government money available to both businesses and individuals that many people are not aware of”, states Cal Hesson, CEO of eStrategies, Inc.
The amount of money the US Government gives away every year is staggering, but most small businesses and individuals don’t know how to find or apply for a free US Government Grant.
What-are-grants.com aims to solve that problem by providing a very low-cost guide to getting a government grant. The new web site contains a wealth of information on types of grants and answers the top five questions about getting a free grant.
“When we developed the ‘What Are Grants’ web site, we had a goal to provide a guide that could take people by the hand and walk them through the grants research and application process, thereby providing people with the fastest and easiest path to obtaining a grants” commented Mr. Hesson.
If you would like to learn more about how you may be able to apply for a free US Government Grant, please visit the website at: http://www.what-are-grants.com/

Chevron Nigeria Jobs

1. Earth Scientist
2. Finance Analyst
3. Senior Tax Analyst
4. Analyst- Network Support
5. Infrastructure Analyst-Server Support
6. Applicatoin Analyst- Technical Computing
7. Application Analyst- JDE Support
8. Business Analyst
9. Petroleum Engineer
10. Communication Engagement Analyst- Deepwater
11. Community Engagement Representative-Lands & Compensation

To apply, visit Chevron Nigeria Jobs

Deadline Date: April 30, 2012

Supply Chain Manager needed for G4S

G4S is the world’s leading security solutions group, which specializes in outsourcing of business processes in sectors where security and safety risks are considered a strategic threat.

G4S is the largest employer quoted on the London Stock Exchange and has an additional stock exchange listing in Copenhagen. G4S has operations in more than 125 countries and more than 635,000 employees. For more information on G4S, visit their website at  www.g4s.com.

Group 4 Securicor Nigeria Limited is a leading Security Solutions provider which provides services to multinational companies across the country. They are looking for a highly motivated individual to join the organization and lead and direct their Supply Chain department in delivering their strategic objectives


Post: Supply Chain Manager
Location: Lagos
Salary: Competitive

The main purpose of the job is to provide an effective and professional logistical service to all G4s departments, thus ensuring that the achievement of company budgetary requirements and goals through effective implementation, control and management of stores procedures. To ensure that a high level of standard is maintained in providing logistical support to all G4S departments, the successful post holder must be educated to a degree level in related business subject. The candidate must also have good knowledge of project planning and must be conversant with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power-point and Outlook)

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV and a cover letter (not more than 2A4 pages) to hr@ng.g4s@com or write to the HR department, G4S Nigeria, 385 Ikorodu Road, Opposite New Garage Bus Stop, Ojota, Lagos State. Please ensure that your cover letter describes your experience (past and/or present) with proven abilities for the applied position.

Closing date for all applications to be received by 20, April, 2012

Social Media Manager sought for Sumeru Solutions

This role needs someone who is not one among the Gurus of Social Media but a ‘GURU’ , someone who has red hot ideas about Social Media , as ideas are the currency in this age of marketing.* As Social Media Manager, you will be responsible for devising and implementing Social Media Strategy for tier Clients.* Understand how the clients business works, and how you'll with the teams can maximize campaigns,* You will focus both on high level strategy and detailed analysis, and ensure your team delivers excellence.Role:* Appeal to digital strategists that have a detailed understanding of social media platforms.* Someone that loves Social Media, and see’s how it all fits in and can advise on delivering solutions through social media platforms along with other elements of the digital mix.Key Responsibilities* Responsible for the effective delivery to the target of strategic client accounts, valued at more than $ 250k per year.* Responsible for the  development and management  of the campaign management team.Presenting and selling ideas to the client* Own the Campaign Management Process- ideation to KPI delivery* Formulating and implementing creative and content  strategy, the cornerstone of the strategy should largely be around social media channels that exist already* Maximizing revenue from client* Working on social media projects that integrate to the rest of the business, working on some of the biggest and most exciting brandsEssential:·        Experience working within Social Media in a similar role·        Creative Ideas and Communication·        Demonstrate and understand digital from an econometrics attribution angle.·        Manage internal relationships with team members and other teams to ensure that KPIs for accounts are achieved, campaigns run smoothly and effectively
Please send your CVs to info@deecla.com.ng . Include 'Social Media Manager' as the subject

New Project to Invest U.S. $12 Million to Boost Yam Productivity

Ibadan, Nigeria — In one of the most ambitious efforts ever undertaken on behalf of an orphan crop like yam, the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and a host of partners announced yesterday a landmark new initiative to dramatically boost yam productivity and double the incomes of three million yam farmers in West Africa.
The Yam Improvement for Income and Food Security in West Africa (YIIFSWA) project, which is supported by a US$12 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, will be led by IITA in collaboration with the governments of Ghana and Nigeria, the UK's Natural Resources Institute (NRI), the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), and Catholic Relief Services (CRS). The YIIFSWA project will focus on increasing yields through better seed tuber supply and improving markets for this underground, edible tuber--some of which are as small as a fist, others as tall as a man.

To read more: go to NewProjectstoinvest$12MilliontoboostYamProductivity

Warri Industrial Park (WIPL) Project- Private Sector Operator is sought

The Project is in line with Delta State Government’s (DTSG’s) strategic vision of creating a mixed use world-class industrial business park with security and ultra-modern amenities that will act as a catalyst for the rapid industrial development and growth of Warri, Delta State and the Niger Delta region of Nigeria

The Project is being implemented through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV)-Warri Industrial Park Limited (WIPL), which is jointly owned by Delta State Government (80%) and Arco Petrochemicals and Engineering (20%).  WIPL seeks a private sector operator to execute and operate Warri Industrial Business Park (WIBP)

WIBP is situated on a land area of approximately 329 hectare and located in Warri, a south-south city of Delta State, Nigeria. 

A model mixed use industrial city that will propagate an increase in industrial and commercial activities in Delta state, Nigeria

Warri Industrial Business Park is to thrive on production, manufacturing, processing, sales, import & export trade.

Offerings of WIBP

1.            Access to Reliable Gas Supply

2.            Free Trade Zone

3.            Access to wide range of regional, national and  

             international markets through Multi-modal transport-  

             Air, Sea, Rail, Land

4.            100% repatriation of profitls

5.            Flexible Expatriate quota

6.            Proximity to oil and gas industry

7.            Access to highly skilled labour

8.            Safe and Secured environment

Project Opportunities

Upstream

1.              Form or be part of a consortium to bid as turnkey concessionaire

2.              Seek to operate the gas/power/water/waste management infrastructure

Downstream

1.              Startup building: Over 10,000sqm available for letting

2.              Residential development: 3000 units of high end serviced flats available for letting

3.              Industrial layout: Available space for light and heavy industries

4.              Logistics area: Marine and air transport logistics area

For more information:

info@warriindustrialpark.com

www.warriindustrialpark.com

esemore@yahoo.com or

Helen.emore@warriindustrialpark.com

07062272276

World Bank Jobs

Career Opportunities

• Professional and Technical Staff Opportunities - Current Vacancies 
• Managerial Opportunities - Current Vacancies 
• Administrative and Client Support Opportunities - Current Vacancies 
• Young Professionals Program 
• Junior Professionals Program for Afro-Descendants & US Minorities

Learning and Developmental Opportunities

• Bank Internship 
• Junior Professional Associates 
• Legal Associates Program 

Partnership Programs

• Global Secondment Program
• Donor Funded Staffing Program (DFSP)
• Saudi Recruitment Program (KSARP)
• Voice Secondment Program (VSP)

Other World Bank Group Opportunities

• Consultant / Temporary Opportunities - Current Vacancies 
• Future Opportunities 
• International Finance Corporation (IFC) 
• MIGA Professionals Program 

Apply at: WorldBankOpportunities

Deadline: varies

Oando Gas and Power Jobs (Head of Finance, Business Development)

JOB SUMMARY

The Head of Finance is responsible for the delivery of financial strategy in Oando Gas & Power. He/she will also ensure the integration of both operational and financial measures aimed at efficiency, growth and profitability of the business in the long-term. 

The incumbent will design, lead, monitor and review the execution of all capital funding, capital allocation and financing transactions in support of the OGP business. 

He/She will have charge of day-to-day finance and accounting transactions while ensuring that effective Treasury (Assets & Liabilities management) and liquidity positions are maintained.

 

In addition, the Head of Finance will play a support role in representing Oando Gas and Power's and subsidiary companies' interests in all investment and financial decisions, and in presentations and meetings related to the promotion, development, funding, delivery and evaluation of the company's operations within approved policy and authority limits. To this end the incumbent is expected to effectively manage the acquisition, use, maintenance and disposal of all capital and financial assets of the company.  

 

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

 

• 1^st degree in Finance, Investment Management, Business Administration, Economics or Accounting.
• Professional Accreditation (ACA).
• MBA
• 10 - 15 years cognate work experience as a Financial Controller, Financial or Management Accountant, the last 5 of which must have been in a Senior Management role within a reputable and structured business environment.
• Possession of track record in raising significant sums of capital for infrastructure-type investments will be a major requirement.

 KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

 

• Oil & Gas Industry Dynamics.
• Corporate Finance (Project & Structured).
• Business & Financial Strategy Development and Execution
• Finance & Investment Management
• Project Finance
• Taxation
• Assets and Liabilities Management
• Negotiation

JOB SUMMARY

 The Business Development Executives and Managers will be responsible for driving business growth by championing new business opportunities, capital investment initiatives, operational improvements and strategic alliances.  This role will involve the analysis of specific strategies, technologies and markets through the development of financial models, databases and risk assessment tools. 

 

He/she has direct responsibility for market, competitor and industry analysis, benchmarking, project proposals, cost analysis and business planning. 

 

In addition, he/she will also build and manage relationships with external industry analysts, strategic investors, technical and finance partners, business consultants, Government and other regulators, shareholders and other primary stakeholders.

He/she will represent the Company's interests in commercial, operational and technical alliances, and in presentations and meetings related to the promotion, development and evaluation of business activities within approved policy and authority limits. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

 

·        1st degree in Engineering, Economics, Business, or other related field
·         The Business Development Executive , minimum of 15 years relevant industry experience, with 3 of these at Senior Management  Level and with responsibilities for administrative and leadership duties
·         For the Business Development Manager, minimum of 10 years work experience, at least 3 of which must have been in a similar role in the Oil and Gas Sector or Management Consulting, Corporate Finance within a reputable and structured business environment
·         Demonstrated ability to develop financial models and other complex analysis and present results in an easy to understand format

 

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

 

·         Commercial & Industry Dynamics of the infrastructure-driven Energy Sectors (Gas & Power)
·         Business Strategy Development and Execution
·         Appreciation of Finance & Investment Management principles
·         Financial/Economic Modeling and Forecasting
·         Contract Negotiation, Management and Administration
·         Project Management and Planning
·         Government and Customer Relations
·         Quantitative, analytical skills; strong attention to detail
·         Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills

Apply at: http://oandoplc.com/careers
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Deadline: April 12, 2012