RECRUITMENT FOR HOTEL MANAGER (IBADAN).

Our client is an exclusive boutique hotel in Ibadan with state of the art facilities, swimming pool, gym, restaurant and bar, and conference and banqueting facilities whilst offering the best in modern comfort and luxury. To consistently maintain top-class service delivery, the hotel is now seeking to recruit a highly experienced professional with passion, drive and hands on approach to further assist in the operational and strategic development of the hotel.

Details:

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the hotel and its staff. You will have commercial accountability for budgeting and financial management, planning, organising and directing all hotel services, including front-of-house (reception, concierge, reservations), food and beverage operations and housekeeping. While taking a strategic overview and planning ahead to maximise profits, you must also pay attention to the details, setting the example for staff to deliver a standard of service and presentation that meets guests’ needs and expectations. Business and people management are equally important elements.

Typical work activities

? planning and organising accommodation, catering and other hotel services; promoting and marketing the business;

? managing budgets and financial plans as well as controlling expenditure;

? maintaining statistical and financial records;

? setting and achieving sales and profit targets;

? analysing sales figures and devising marketing and revenue management strategies;

? training and monitoring staff;

? planning work schedules for individuals and teams;

? meeting and greeting customers;

? dealing with customer complaints and comments;

? addressing problems and troubleshooting;

? ensuring events and conferences run smoothly;

? supervising maintenance, supplies, renovations and furnishings;

? ensuring security is effective;

? carrying out inspections of property and services.

You must have extensive hotel management experience in 4/5 star hotel. You must have a strong personality with strong management skills and a keen eye for details.

Our client offers a pleasant working environment, good career prospects and very attractive and highly competitive compensation package to the successful candidate.

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DHL Nigeria Job: Vacancy for Sales Executives and Managers (Lagos, Kano, Abuja, PH)

DHL Global Forwarding Nigeria Ltd, a company owned by Deutch Post DHL, is a global leader in the forwarding business. DHL offers integrated services and tailored, customer-focused solutions for managing and transporting letters, goods and information.

What is it like working at DHL? We have over 300,000 employees around the world working in diverse roles in our various business divisions globally. Each one of them has a story to tell about their experience at DHL.

In order to strengthen and advance our position as one of the key players in the market, DHL Global Forwarding Nigeria Ltd invites applications from highly motivated and suitable qualified applicants to join our company as;

1. Sales Manager- Lagos
Job Ref: SM-102010

2. Field Sales and Sales Executives- Lagos, Kano, Abuja, PH.
Job Ref: SE-102010

The roles requires sales people with
- Leadership and management of DGF sales activity.
- Steer sales organization via specified targets in alignment with DGF strategy.
- Generate additional business, maximize profit and grow DGF’s market share within assigned region.

Method of Application
Interested candidates who fulfill the job requirement are requested to send their CV’s to the Human Resources Manager via email : dgfhrng@dhl.com

Application Deadline is 2nd November 2010

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PZ Cussons Vacancy: Fresh Graduate Trainee Recruitment October 2010

PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc, the largest subsidiary of PZ Cussons, has enjoyed tremendous business success in Nigeria for over a century. No other consumer goods company possesses our heritage in Nigeria or understands its customers better than we do. Our approach to Nigeria, our customers, our consumers and to our business is designed to sustain us far into the future. Our prime business objective in Nigeria is sustainable and profitable growth and our drive to be world-class in every aspect of our business life will be relentless.

Owing to the continuing need for market expansion. Opportunities have been created for young graduates to join our organization as Graduate Trainees.

Job Title: Graduate Trainees
Job Description

We seek to recruit young university graduates in any related discipline into our Graduate Trainee Scheme. This program is designed to equip these graduates with the requisite skills necessary to assume leadership roles within the organization.
Successful candidates will undergo a six-month training period which will include intensive classroom training as well as attachments to key areas of our business. They will also be expected to handle assigned projects as part of their classroom training.

WE REQUIRE THAT YOU HAVE
– A minimum of a Second Class Upper in any related discipline, A CAN DO attitude exhibiting our core values : COURAGE,ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.
- Good computer skills
- Completed the National Youth service Corps(NYSC) year
- Candidates must not be more than 28 years old.

Method of Application
Qualified applicants should apply online at: www.dragnetnigeria.com/pzcussons

Deadline

Applications must be received on/before 2nd November 2010. Only short listed candidates would be contacted.

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VACANCY AT IITA, IBADAN FOR FINANCE MANAGER.

IITA is an international non-profit research-for-development (R4D) organization created in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported primarily by the Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our R4D is anchored on the development needs of sub-Saharan Africa. We develop agricultural solutions with our partners to tackle hunger and poverty by reducing producer and consumer risks, enhancing crop quality and productivity, and generating wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa. http://www.iita.org/

Position/Responsibilities: The position of STCP Finance Manager will be based at the STCP Regional Office in Accra, Ghana. The STCP operates in Liberia, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria and Cameroon and therefore the Finance Manager will be expected to travel to these countries. The position will coordinate and provide support to the country offices on all accounting and financial matters and prepare regular financial updates for management. The position will be responsible for the final preparation of all STCP financial reports for specific projects. In collaboration with the country offices the position will analyse cost data of major activities and prepare study reports. He/She will report to the STCP Program Manager.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

a. Monitor funds disbursed by the STCP by specific activities and funds available.
b. Regularly update the STCP Program Manager on financial matters.
c. Ensure that each STCP country has a fully operational accounting and finance system in place.
d. Assist in the implementation of finance policies, procedures and systems in the STCP.
e. Ensure compliance with IITA procedures and guidelines at country and regional levels.
f. Review country and regional financial reports for completeness and accuracy.
g. Assist in the drafting of project proposals.
h. Assist, in conjunction with IITA Contracts & Grant Office, in the preparation of project contracts with donors and partners.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
Advanced degree in a relevant field – accounting, business administration, public administration, and management, preferably an MBA
Must be a Certified Public Accountant or Chartered Accountant
Preferably with 10 years progressive experience in managing corporate finance, including reporting to senior management
Excellent interpersonal and team building skills
Proficiency in at least one major enterprise management system (oracle, sun, etc.) and relevant computer applications
Experience in a multidisciplinary research organization and cross- cultural environment, preferably in a not-for-profit organization and rural development would be advantageous
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English is essential
Experience in staff training and mentoring will be an advantage
Knowledge of French is an added value

General information: Initial appointment is for two years. IITA offers a competitive remuneration package paid in US dollars. This is a regional position and is open to nationals and residents of Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Liberia and Nigeria.

TO APPLY
Applications: Applications including curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three referees should be addressed to the Human Resources Manager. Please complete our online application form using this link: http://old.iita.org/cms/details/job_application.aspx

CLOSING DATE: November 15, 2010

IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from women candidates

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.