Job at Major Financial Services Firm: Chief Economics (Researcher)

A major financial services firm based in West Africa is seeking a senior macro economist/researcher to join their high performance team in Lagos. The successful candidate will lead the team that will be responsible for providing timely, empirically based economic analysis that will enable the firm to leverage local and global opportunities, and deal with unforeseen events The candidate must have a Ph.D. in economics/finance or econometrics from a recognized university. He/she must have 5-15 years experience in financial markets, and an in-depth understanding of financial markets in relation to the global economy. He/she must also have experience in quantitative research and a proven record of adding value at an established research or investment firm. Other requirements include: • Strong analytical skills • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English • Proven ability to communicate economic ideas and technical subject matter to a non-specialist audience, including government officials, the private sector and civil society • Deep understanding of the broader macroeconomic and political environment within which policy is developed as well as understanding of the way financial markets operate in practice • Good understanding of the fixed income, foreign exchange and equity markets • Ability to contextualize market evolution and movements into original commentary and analysis • Extensive knowledge of emerging market economies • Extensive knowledge in quantitative economics and its application, especially in emerging economies Scope of the position / Duties and responsibilities • Conduct Macro research • Produce original and authoritative analysis on Nigeria and other selected economies • Provide a high standard of original commentary and analysis on global/Nigerian economic releases and related markets subjects • Maintain standards to ensure overall quality of commentary and analysis. • Produce investment ideas and recommendations for the traders and portfolio manger The successful candidate will receive an attractive package, including an internationally competitive salary and perks. To initiate an interest in this position, please send your detailed CV and current salary/package via email to bank @ careersnigeria.com Deadline is open until position is filled.

Jobs at Conglomerate for Competitive Intelligence, Market Analyst

Our client is a major conglomerate with a diversified portfolio in FMCG, manufacturing and telecommunications. In a bid to keep up to date with the market trends and gain a competitive advantage, they are now looking for specialist market researchers and competitive analysts to join their newly established market research unit. Candidates must have at least 5 years experience in the specific roles. A degree in any of Mathematics / Statistics / Business / Marketing / Economics or Finance will be ideal. Work experience in a similar role within an FMCG, Manufacturing or Telecoms industry is a MUST. An International exposure in Market Intelligence will be an advantage. Candidates must have the required experience and skills in order to apply and be considered for the positions. Competitive Intelligence Analyst / Manager In this role, you will be analyzing the competitive environment and competitors including the capabilities and intentions of competitors, customers and suppliers; Providing a comprehensive understanding of competitive environment/competitors to help inform leadership on strategic direction; Teaming with other internal organizations to leveraging existing information and to ensure competitor information is broadly communicated, understood and acted upon. Candidates must have 5-8 years of experience in similar role. Marketing Intelligence Analyst / Manager You will be the expert for market intelligence and forecasting and you will act as an internal service provider to the Planning, Sales and Marketing functions. Your key accountabilities will be: Reporting and Analysis; Database Maintenance; Budgeting and Forecasts; Data Supplier Relationships. Candidate must have 5 years experience in similar position and have managed extensive Marketing Intelligence assignments. Customer Intelligence Analyst / Manager This versatile team member will assist any of the CI Team Leads and Specialists in their work: Statistics & modeling; Retail data reporting & analysis; Data management & basic database development; Data visualization & reporting; Media analysis. You will also utilize a broad variety of data to evaluate marketing campaigns, consumer segmentation, purchase patterns, etc. Candidate must have worked in CI for at least 3 years. How to Apply Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted. Please follow the instructions below carefully. Qualified candidates can apply by sending in their detailed CV in .doc fomat (Please save CV as your FirstnameSurname) and a brief email indicating where you are employed, and your current salary package to: fmcg at careersnigeria.com. Please indicate ONLY the role in the subject line. Deadline is 1st February 2009.

Jobs at PZ Cussons Nigeria: Senior Sales & Marketing Managers

PZ Industries, the largest subsidiary of PZ Cussons, has enjoyed tremendous business success in Nigeria for over a century. PZ Cussons is recruiting experienced Sales Managers and Professionals for several positions. For most of the job, candidates must possess the required education, skills and expertise in order to apply online. The jobs are listed below: Sales Training Manager (3-5 Years Sales experience in FMCG; Extensive Sales Training skills) Supermarket Channel - Sales Manager (3-5 Years Sales Management Experience in Manufacturing; Supermarket Trade Experience) Field Sales Area Manager (3-5 Years Sales Management Experience in Manufacturing; Excellent Investory Management) Field Sales Regional Manager  (5-9 Years Sales Management Experience inManufacturing; Excellent Investory Management) Trade (Customer) Marketing Manager (3-5 Years Trade Marketing Experience in Manufacturing; Manage National Coordination of Sales Recruitment) Institutional Sales Channel Manager - (Business to Business) (3-5 years cognate experience in the manufacturing industry, with significant part of that being in the institutional sales) Salon/Cosmetic Channel Manager - Sales (3-5 years working experience in a cosmetic shop/salon management, with significant part of that being in the salon/cosmetics trade) How to Apply Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted. Qualified candidates can apply by sending in their detailed CV in .doc fomat (Please save CV as your FirstnameSurname) and a brief email indicating where you are employed, and your current salary package to: fmcg at careersnigeria.com. Please indicate ONLY the role in the subject line. Deadline is 19th January 2009.

Jobs at Oando Energy Services Ltd (Oando Plc): Oil Drilling Jobs

Oando Energy Services Ltd (a subsidiary of OANDO PLC) is a major player in the oil and gas services industry, distinguished for providing multiple value adding services to upstream oil and gas companies locally and internationally. As part of our strategic expansion initiative, we are inviting competent candidates with a proven track record in the drilling industry to fill over 20 vacancies in the Drilling Rigs unit of our business. Candidates must have the relevant experience in these roles in order to apply or be considered. The jobs are listed below. Roustabout 001 Age not more than 35 years and must be a good team player. Must have relevant experience in similar functions. Floorman 002 Age not more than 40 years and must be a good team player. Must possess relevant experience in the oil/gas drilling industry. Minimum of WASC/GCE/OND Derrickman 003 Age not more than 45 years and must be a good team player. Minimum of WASC/GCE/ONDMust possess arevevant experience in the Oil/Gas Drilling Industry of which at least 2 years must have been spent as a derrick man. Motor Man 004 Age not more than 45 years and must be a good team player. Minimum of WASC/GCE/OND. Must possess a minimum of 5 years of woking experience in the Oil/Gas Drilling industry of which at least 2 years must have been spent as a motor man. Crane Operator 005 Age not more than 45 years and must be a good team player.Must possess a minimum of 5 years experience in the Oil/Gas Drilling industry of which at least 2 years must have been spent as a crane man. Minimum of WASC/GCE/OND Welder 006 Age not more than 40 years and must have a good team player. Must possess a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in th Oil/Gas drilling industry. Minimum of WASC/GCE/OND Radio Operator/Administrator 007 Age not more than 40 years and must be agood team player. Must possess a minimum of 5 years experience in the Oil/Gas Drilling industry of which at least 3 years must have been spent as a radioman. Minimum of WASC/GCE/OND Warehouse Men 008 Age not more than 40 years and must be a good team player. Must possess a minimum of 5 years working experience in the Oil/Gas Drilling Industry especially in supply chain management.candidate must possess a minimum of University Degree or its equivalent in any of the social science.minimum of WASC/GCE/OND Senior Mechanics 009 Age not more than 40 years and must possess 6 years related experience in CAT and EMD Engines. Candidates must possess minimum of an ond or its equivalent in mechanical engineering. However, possession of a first degree in Mechnical Engineering would be of an added advantage. Possession of relevant professional qualification will be an added advantage. Minimum of OND or equivalent Chief Mechanic 010 Age not more than 50 years and must possess 6 years related experience in CAT and EMD Engines. Candidates must possess minimum of an OND or its equivalent in mechanical engineering. However, possession of a first degree in Mechnical Engineering would be of an added advantage. Possession of relevant professional qualification will be an added advantage Senior Electrician 011 Age not more than 40 years and minimum of OND Chief Electrician 012 Age not more than 50 and minimum of OND Assistant Drillers 013 Age not more than 45 years Drillers 014 Age not more than 45 years Tool Pushers 015 Offshore Installation Managers 016 Operation Engineers 017 Rig Managers 018 Medic/Doctors 019 NOTE: All interested Candidates are advised to forward their applications along with their CVs on line to the following address oesvacancies@oandoplc.com clearly indicating the application code not later than Tuesday 20th January, 2009. Late applications will not be accepted, multiple application attract outright disqualification and only short listed candidates will be contacted. Deadline is 20th January, 2009.

Jobs at Telecoms Firm for Top Telecom Engineers; GIS Engineers

Our client is a renowned and well established Telecoms firm functioning as a major telecoms operator for all aspects of Telecommunications service . They are seeking to recruit for Senior Telecoms Engineers & Experienced Telecoms Managers. Candidates must be possess relevant degrees (BSc/ BEng Computer Science, Electrical / Electronics/ Computer Engineering) and have at least 5 Years of relevant Telecoms Experience, 2 of which will be from major International Telecoms firms. The roles are for skilled and experienced telecoms professionals with a track record of working on local and/or International telecommunications projects and keen to use their expertise in similar roles in Nigeria. The Positions BTS Upgrade Implementation Manager (BSc/BEng Electrical/Electronic Engineering;  MBA will be a plus; 8 years in Mobile Transmission Network) IS Project Manager (BSc/BEng Electrical/Electronic Engineering/Computer Science; 6 years IS project management for major/global IT or Telecoms firm) HLS Manager (BSc/BEng Electrical/Electronic Engineering/Computer Science; 10 years experience in HLS/telecoms experience; Ericsson AXE/EWSD switching experience) GPRS Support Manager (BSc/BEng Computer Science/Electronic Engineering; 8 Years experience in managing GPRS platform within a major International telecoms firm) GIS Specialist ((BSc/BEng Geography/Surveying/GIS; 5 years experience in GIS/spatial mapping, with 2-3 years experience obtained from major International telecoms firm) How to Apply These are non-graduate positions. Graduate applications will not be considered. Click here for graduate jobs. Qualified candidates can apply by sending in their detailed CV and a brief email indicating where they are employed, with their current salary package to: telecom at careersnigeria.com with the role in the subject line. Due to large applications expected, ONLY suitable candidates will be contacted. Deadline is 31st January 2009.

Jobs at Major Bank for Professionals (Chinese, French, Portuguese)

Our client is a well established and growing Nigerian bank, which is expanding operations globally. They are now searching for Senior Banking personnel, with strong language skills in either of Chinese, French or Portuguese. The language skill is a core prerequisite for application and consideration and ideally, candidates should be Nigerian. Applications from expatriates are welcomed. The roles are open to qualified banking professionals with experience in specific banking operations and a knowledge of International banking standards. You need to be aware of cultural diversity and be willing to travel, while reporting to the Head Office in Lagos. The positions are for the following roles: Head, Corporate Banking (10-15 Years of Corporate Banking experience) Head, Risk Management (10-15 Years of Relevant Banking experience) Head, Operations & Control (10-15 Years of Operational Banking experience) Relationship Managers (5-10 Years of Relationship Banking experience) Business Managers (5-10 Years of Retail / Relationship Banking experience) How to Apply Please follow the instructions below carefully. Qualified candidates can apply by sending in their detailed CV and a brief email indicating where they are employed, with their current salary package to: bank at careersnigeria.com with the role in the subject line and language skill for example: Head, Corporate Banking - Chinese Due to large applications expected, ONLY suitable candidates will be contacted. Deadline is 1st February 2009.

Jobs at Dana Air for Aircraft Technicians, Technical Store Officer

Dana Air is  looking for dedicated and committed individuals to join our efficient team. If you like the idea of being part of a small, friendly team of people at the start of an exciting new venture, this is the time to act. Candidates are entitled to a Competitive salary package; Excellent standard of training;    A highly organized and supportive environment; Great opportunities for career advancement and Smart and modern uniform. The positions are listed below: Aircraft Technicians (REF NO: AT-045) Lagos Aircraft technicians will be responsible for the Maintenance of the Aircraft to ensure that the Aircraft is in good condition at all times. Therefore a strong commitment to service and safety with the ability to work as part of a team is essential Possess a minimum of S.S.C.E or equivalent qualification Have a diploma in Aircraft Maintenance from NCAT (zaria) Possess a minimum of 2 years working experience as an Aircraft Technician in a reputable Airline Be Computer Literate Be willing to work in Shifts Be physically and medically fit Technical Store Officer (REF NO: TSO-054) Lagos We seek experienced Technical Store Officers to join our Engineering team. Technical Store Officers will be responsible for the maintenance of the Engineering Stores and the spare parts kept in the stores Responsibilities include To receive and confirm certificates of all incoming parts To issues parts to aircraft with all documentation To control environmental conditions in bonded stores To issue, receive and control all tools in the store Requirements are: Possess a minimum of SSCE or equivalent qualification Possess a minimum of 2 years aviation experience as a Technical Store Officer Have undergone relevant Technical Store Training from a reputable institution approved by the NCAA Be physically and mentally fit Have excellent level of spoken and written English Be computer literate How to Apply To be considered for any of the above positions, please send a covering letter and an up to date Resume quoting the job reference number in the subject of the email to engineering@flydanaair.com Deadline is 12th January 2009.