The Nigerian Jobs: Mar 9, 2011

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

SIAO Vacancies for Nigerian Graduates

Our client one of the largest and most successful industrial conglomerates in Nigeria with popular

and highly recognizable brands,a turnover in excess of N150 billion (USD 1 billion) and a highly

skilled workforce require the service of the aforementioned.

IFRS TECHNICAL MANAGER – REPORTING

JOB DESCRIPTION
Perform country assessment to identify and prioritize conversion opportunities
Determine impact upon statutory and consolidated reporting
Assess technical accounting at corporate and key subsidiaries and evaluate degree of convergence
Identify measurement, indices, and disclosure differences
Assess impact upon current and pending M&A and JV transactions

Analyze tax requirements and current positions
Determine changes to key tax positions, provisions, process, and technology
Identity and inventory tax issues & opportunities.
Determine changes to financial & statutory reporting processes
Determine changes to close and consolidation processes.
Analyze entity, process, and period end close controls.
Determine IFRS business impact upon technical infrastructure.
Identify required enhancements to upstream, downstream, and financial systems
Assess operating model and training needs
Perform stake holder analysis.
Utilize assessment analysis to develop business case
Develop implementation options analysis
Facilitate consensus on implementation decision
Develop implementation road map
Identify risks and implementation barriers
It is intended that the incumbent will also,
Become the in-house/ group IFRS expert,
Be able to provide technical advice and provide training as and when needed, and
In addition analyses and advise subsidiaries of likely implications of exposure drafts and amendments, new standards, and interpretations.

COMPETENCES/SKILLS
A first degree in Accounting, Economics or other numerate course; minimum of 2.1

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS – ACCA/ACA etc
Over 6 years of related work experience
Strong analytical, decision making, interpersonal and writing and communications skills
Strong multiple project management skills
Strong Technical accounting skills
Working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

TO APPLY
email CV’s to
ifrs@siao-ng.com

Advert closes on 13 March 2011

SALARY: Very attractive and competitive

Only qualified applicants need apply.

SIAO Vacancies

Our client one of the largest and most successful industrial conglomerates in Nigeria with popular

and highly recognizable brands,a turnover in excess of N150 billion (USD 1 billion) and a highly

skilled workforce require the service of the aforementioned.

IFRS TECHNICAL MANAGER – REPORTING

JOB DESCRIPTION
Perform country assessment to identify and prioritize conversion opportunities
Determine impact upon statutory and consolidated reporting
Assess technical accounting at corporate and key subsidiaries and evaluate degree of convergence
Identify measurement, indices, and disclosure differences
Assess impact upon current and pending M&A and JV transactions

Analyze tax requirements and current positions
Determine changes to key tax positions, provisions, process, and technology
Identity and inventory tax issues & opportunities.
Determine changes to financial & statutory reporting processes
Determine changes to close and consolidation processes.
Analyze entity, process, and period end close controls.
Determine IFRS business impact upon technical infrastructure.
Identify required enhancements to upstream, downstream, and financial systems
Assess operating model and training needs
Perform stake holder analysis.
Utilize assessment analysis to develop business case
Develop implementation options analysis
Facilitate consensus on implementation decision
Develop implementation road map
Identify risks and implementation barriers
It is intended that the incumbent will also,
Become the in-house/ group IFRS expert,
Be able to provide technical advice and provide training as and when needed, and
In addition analyses and advise subsidiaries of likely implications of exposure drafts and amendments, new standards, and interpretations.

COMPETENCES/SKILLS
A first degree in Accounting, Economics or other numerate course; minimum of 2.1

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS – ACCA/ACA etc
Over 6 years of related work experience
Strong analytical, decision making, interpersonal and writing and communications skills
Strong multiple project management skills
Strong Technical accounting skills
Working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

TO APPLY
send CV’s to
ifrs@siao-ng.com

Advert closes on 13 March 2011

SALARY: Very attractive and competitive

Only qualified applicants need apply.

Airtel Recruiting Nigerian Graduates

JOB CODE – 7001
ZONAL NETWORK COORDINATOR – NORTH BASIN & SOUTH DELTA

JOB PURPOSE

To coordinate, control, manage, support and track day to day network operations in the Zone to ensure optimal network availability, coverage, maintaining target network KPI’s to deliver plus one network quality. Providing local network support for both the Sales and marketing team in the Zone to ensure that network impacting issues are proactively resolved, delivering Operational excellence and +1 Network Experience

EXPECTED END RESULTS

SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES

Day to day management of all Zonal Network Operations & Maintenance Strategic Partners(SPs) to deliver optimal availability and QoS

Support the Operational Interface to both internal and external stakeholders especially Commercial teams to ensure customer issues are resolved within acceptable KPIs
Tracking Zonal Network performance (Various KPIs and Network Availability)
Ensure that special task/project required by HQ Technical is carried out in the region.
Closely working with E//MS Team to develop processes to prevent/reduce network failures
Supporting the validation of CAPEX request from SPs
Tracking and ensuring that ISM vendors deliver on SLAs
Ensure SAQ activity is up to date (Rental renewal and lease payments with Regional Finance
Management of security and community issues that are beyond the MS to ensure network is not impacted negatively..
Initiating and ensuring implementation of preventive maintenance activities by SP Team in order to improve network performance.
Manage all Power improvement projects and ensuring OPEX saving initiatives are effectively implemented in the region.
Audit and support regional spares management to ensure availability of both critical and non critical spares at the regional warehouses.
Centrally co coordinating ISM project in conjunction with the regional heads.
Prepare and manage the annual Zonal operating plans OPEX (AOPs) for all the active and passive network systems in Airtel Nigeria( Financial)
Direct Annual Regional Operating Plan compilation for Airtel Nigeria Networks
Direct achievement of Annual Regional Operating Plan targets and all local and group Operating Expenditure saving initiatives to ensure optimization of all network investments
Ensure Key focus on recurring Operating Expenditure.

Drive the end to end process documentation, implementation and compliance to processes, procedures and policies to ensure seamless operations across all SP( Process Management)
Institute service level agreement measurement methodology to ensure all SPs are accurately measured, rewarded and penalized accordingly
Identify, document and implement pertinent processes procedures and policies that will continually improve operational efficiency
To ensure that all network facilities are maintained in adherence to global best practices

Regulatory Compliance
Ensure that all activities of Operations and Maintenance in the Zone adhere to corresponding regulatory requirements in daily operations.

Partner Management
Ensure all processes for effective management of Partners.
Ensuring that Zonal SP requirements receive the necessary support from both the network local and central teams
Build a capable and motivated team at Airtel Nigeria to create a high performance team environment
Develop and motivate team members through structured training and on the job coaching
Establish performance expectations and regularly review individual performance

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL SKILLS
Bachelor of Electrical /Electronic Engineering or Telecoms Engineering(Masters Degree in Engineering a plus)
Sound knowledge of Mobile Network O&M

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE (Type of experience and minimum number of years)
years managerial experience in a GSM/mobile company
With at least two years senior management experience in an area of network operations

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Behavioural etc.)
Analytical and Presentation skills
Strategic negotiation skills
Entrepreneurial disposition in decision making and managing resources
Logical decision making abilities
Flexible and dedicated
Ability to innovate and deliver value to business
Ability to manage an outsourcing partner to effectively deliver on service level agreements
Ability to motivate and lead both internal and external partners
Impeccable integrity and character
Go-getter
Communication Skills
Cost, process and automation Innovation

CLICK LINK TO APPLY
http://www.ng.airtel.com/Workwithus.aspx

FMCG recruiting Nigerian Graduates / HND across Nigeria

VACANCIES
We are a FMCG distribution company with branches in Makurdi, Enugu, Onitsha, Owerri, Aba, Uyo, Calabar and Port Harcourt. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the under listed vacant positions. Preference will be given to applicants residing in the branch of their choice.
1)    VAN SALES MERCHANDISERS:
For Aba, Owerri, calabar, Onitsha and Enugu.
Minimum qualification – HND/B.Sc in any discipline. Must have a valid current driving license and can drive very well. Minimum van selling experience is one year. Age limit : 24.
2)    SALES SUPERVISORS:
For Calabar, Enugu, Port Harcourt, Markurdi, Owerri, Onitsha
Minimum qualification – HND/B.Sc in any discipline. Must have valid driving license and able to drive. Must be computer literate. Minimum supervisory working experience is two years. Age limit : 26.

3)    WAREHOUSE OFFICERS:
For Aba, Onitsha, and Port Harcourt.
Minimum qualification – HND/B.Sc in any discipline. Must be computer literate. Must have a minimum of two years supervisory experience, preferably in a distribution company. Age limit : 26.
4)    ACCOUNTS OFFICERS:
For Aba, Calabar, Enugu, Makurdi and Port Harcourt, Minimum qualification- HND/B. Sc in Accountancy or Banking & Finance. Must be computer literate especially excel package. Experience: Minimum of one year working experience in an organized company: Age Limit: 26.
5)    INTERNAL AUDITORS:
For Onitsha: Minimum qualification – HND/B. Sc in Accountancy or Banking and Finance. Must be computer literate especially excel package. Experience: Minimum of two years. Audit experience in an FCMG distribution Company. Age Limit: 26.
HOW TO APPLY: Apply on line to www.paxsonnigeria.com. Indicate the branch of your choice as required in each specific vacancy. On the row for post applied, write the position and the branch e.g. SALES SUPERVISOR – CALABAR. You may send your hard copies to: P.O. BOX 1614, Onitsha.

Lecturers, Professors and Readers Job Vacancies at Turkish Nile University, Abuja

Vacancy in Nigerian Turkish Nile University, Abuja

A. ACADEMIC STAFF CADRE: applications are invited for the post of;
A. PROFESSORS
B. READERS
C. LECTURER
REQUIREMENT
Ph. D Degree in their relevant areas of specialization with relevant publications and teaching experience at the university level
B. For the following faculties and departments:
I. FACULTY OF SCIENCE:
Department of: biology, department of chemistry: petroleum and petrochemicals concentration
Department of physics, department of mathematics, department of computer science
II. FACULTY OF ENGINEERING:
Department of computer engineering, department of electronics engineering
III. FACULTY OF ARTS, MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Department of English language and literature, department of business administration, department of economics, department of banking & finance, department of accountancy
IV. LABORATORY TECHNICIANS
Experienced individuals with City & Guild, ANIST, HND/Degree in Laboratory Technology
V. LIBRARY:
a. Library officer (HND library and information science)
b. Senior library officer (HND library and information science with at least four years experience)
VI. Graduate assistant for chemistry, physics and computer science
MODE OF APPLICATION
Candidates are to submit four copies of their application letter and resumes with the following data:
a. Name in full (Capitalized Surname First)
b. Post desired
c. Place of birth
d. Nationality
e. Marital status
f. Number and age of children if any
g. Address (home, postal and email, telephone number)
h. Educational institutions attended with dates
i. Professional certificates/specializations with dates
j. Previous and present employers and position held with dates
k. Salary expectation with rational areas of specialization
l. Interest, awards, distinctions and publications
m. Name and addresses of reference competent to attest to applicants academic and professional abilities
NOTE: reference must send their reports directly to the office of the registrar
Applications and all supporting documents are to be mailed or hand delivered to:
Office of the registrar
Nigerian Turkish Nile University
Plot 681 cadastral zone coo, airport by pass
Abuja
Or
You can also mail your resume to: ntnurecruitmentcell@gmail.com stating the position being applied for as the subject of the email
Or
VISIT: www.ntnu.edu.ng
CLOSING DATE: Not later than 14th March, 2011.

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Five vacant positions for Nigerian Graduates / HND / OND in a Lagos

EXCELLENT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
A medium sized organization based in Lagos desires to urgently recruit qualified persons to fill the positions below.
1.    Asst. General Manager – Sales & Business Development
The person for this role who should ideally be aged around 40, will provide overall management for the sales, marketing and business development department of the company. He will also deputize for the General Manager and be directly responsible for the achievement of the overall sales budget/targets of the company. The person must possess at least a First Degree in Marketing or in any of the Management Sciences. Possession of an MBA will offer a clear advantage. The candidate must have acquired 6-10 years qualification work experience. Three of these years must be in a similar position. To apply for this position prospective candidates must send their CV’s to: agm@dawningng.com and consult.wisdom@yahoo.com
2.    Sales Executives (Corporate & SME Sales)

The candidates for this position must possess a first degree or HND in any discipline with at least three years post qualification experience in a similar position; selling products and services to small, medium and large companies. Part time undergraduates and OND holders may be considered depending on their level of experience and proven abilities but will be placed at a different grade scale. To apply for this position prospective candidates must send their CV’s to: se@dawningng.com and smerecruitment@yahoo.com
3.    Accountant
The candidates for this position should possess a 1st degree or HND in accountancy with at least 5 years relevant working experience in all facets of accounting and internal control. Part qualification in ACCA.ACA will be an added advantage. To apply for this position prospective candidates must send their CV’s to: account@dawningng.com
4.    Dispatch Rider
The candidates for this position should have at least an SSCE or equivalent and must have been dispatch rider for at least 3 years. To apply for this position please send in your CV’s to: dispatch@dawningng.com
5.    Field sales executives
The candidates for this position should possess any of these: SSCE, OND, part time undergraduates and fresh graduates. Interested candidates should email their CV’s to: field@dawningng.com

Fresh Nigerian Graduate Job Vacancies Recruitment at Deloitte (Abuja) March 2011

Fresh Graduate Job Vacancies Recruitment at Deloitte (Abuja) March 2011

Deloitte offers a world of opportunities for individuals with unquenchable thirst for knowledge, passion for success, excellent spirit, innovative mind and impeccable integrity. Ideal candidates will gain hands-on experience while working with some of the world’s most sought after clients, delivering value-added services in tax, audit, consulting and other related services.
At Deloitte, you will have a rewarding career at every level. In addition to a challenging and meaningful working experience, you will have chance to get the support, coaching, and training it takes to advance you career.
We are looking for top flight professionals in our Abuja office.

POSITION: AUDIT ASSOCIATES
LOCATION: ABUJA
EDUCATION/ PROFESSIONAL
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

B. Sc degree with a minimum of Second Class Upper Division (or equivalent)
Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
Must be conscientious, confident and composed
ICAN / ACCA membership would be an added advantage
Assist with provision of audit/ assurance services to our clients, ensuring any actions there completed in line with the firm’s and professional standards
Develop and strengthen client relationships
Must not be more than 25, after 1 March, 2011

HOW TO APPLY:
If you meet the above requirements and are interested in the position, please EMAIL your detailed CV to recruitmentng@deloitte.com with email subject as “Audit Associate”. Or apply online through The Website (click here) on the 12th March, 2011. Please not that applications received after March 17, 2011 will not be processed and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Scuk Nigeria Recruiting Nigerians in Eight Great Positions

As the world’s leading independent children’s charity. Save the Children inspires dramatic change for children around the globe. We are looking for experienced staff to implement an ECHO funded project to make quality programmes to treat severe acute malnutrition more accessible to those children who most need it through the Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) model and appropriate reinforcement of the health structures in Katsina State.

POSITION: OFFICE ASSISTANT (LFC)

The successful candidate will aid with all logical and administrative functions for the state project office. Extensive experience in administration and logistics is required due to the nature of the job. Candidates with excellent IT skills and fluency in Hausa language are encouraged to apply.

GROSS SALARY: N1, 560,000 per annum

POSITION: DRIVER

The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance, care and safe driving of the project vehicles in the office as well as in rendering logistic support. You must have a current driving license and relevant driving experience.

GROSS SALARY: N780,000,

POSITION: INFANT AND YOUNG CHILD FEEDING ADVISOR

This position will assume a lead role in building the capacities of Save the Children Staff, Health Care Workers and Community Volunteers on good IYCF practices, This will involve identifying training needs, developing training materials and organizing IYCF trainings for Save the Children Staffs, Health Workers and Community Volunteers. The post holder will provide mentoring and follow up in the ITPs, OTPs and communities. This includes supporting facility staff in counselling for caregivers and promoting nutrition and health education for caregivers with a holistic approach.

The right candidate should be fluent in English and Hausa, have a health background
With minimum of five years professional experience, three of which should be in IYCF and breastfeeding counselling.
Previous experience with other local and international NGOs especially in the area of treatment of acute malnutrition and other community based programmes is Desirable Gross Salary: N3, 200,000 per annum

POSITION: OTP OFFICERS
This position is responsible for training, mentoring and supervising health staff to ensure quality screening and outpatient treatment of severe acute malnutrition. This includes ensuring respect of approved protocols for admission and management of severe acute malnutrition and facilitating on the job training for health staffs in the OTPs, It includes planning logistics and materials needs for the supported sites and identifying the problems in the implementation process and proposing solutions. The OTP officer will ensure proper monitoring and evaluation of CMAM activities in the OTP sites.
The ideal candidate should possess a health/nutrition background with at least three years professional experience, be fluent in Hausa and English and
Have the ability to work in partnership with Government and other NGOs’ staff,
Previous experience with other local and international NGOs especially in the area of treatment of acute malnutrition and other community based programmes is desirable.

GROSS SALARY: N2, 080, 000 per annum

POSITION: ITP OFFICERS
This position is responsible for training, mentoring and supervising health staff to ensure quality screening and inpatient treatment of severe acute malnutrition. This includes ensuring respect of approved protocols for admission and management of severe acute malnutrition and facilitating on the job training for health staffs in the ITPs, The ITP officer will ensure proper monitoring and evaluation of CMAM activities in the ITP sites. The ideal candidate should be a trained and registered nurse with at least three years professional experience, be fluent in Hausa and English and have the ability to work in partnership with Government and other NGOs’ staff. Previous experience with other local and international NGOs especially in the area of treatment of acute malnutrition and other community based programmes is desirable,

GROSS SALARY; N2,080,000 per annum.

POSITION: COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION OFFICERS
This position will assume a lead rote m ensuring the communities in the supported IGAs are involved in prevention, early detection and follow up of cases of malnutrition. This involves supporting the identification and training of community volunteers, identifying communities to sensitize and leading the community sensitizations in collaboration with volunteers and health workers. The Community Mobilization Officer will ensure timely collection and analysis of data for the monitoring and evaluation of CMAM activities, The ideal candidate should posses at least three years professional experience, be fluent in Hausa and English and have ability to work in Partnership with Government and other NGOs’ staff. Previous experience with other local and international NGOs especially in the area of treatment of acute malnutrition and other community based programmes is desirable.

GROSS SALARY: N2,080, 000 per annum

POSITION: MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER
This position is responsible for ensuring the capturing, compilation and analysis of quality data and reports in the field and support preparation of reports for donor, partners and internal use, This Includes participating in the preparation of programme monitoring and evaluation tools and the supervision of data collection in the facility and the community to ensure quality and truthfulness, The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will ensure a good referral system among facilities and within the community and carry out regular data quality assessments. The ideal candidate should posses at least three years professional experience, be fluent in Hausa and English and have the ability to work in partnership with Government and other NGOs’ staff, Previous experience with other local and international NGOs especially in the area of treatment of acute malnutrition and other community based programmes is desirable.

GROSS SALARY: N2,080,000 per annum

POSITION: DATA ENTRY TECHNICIAN
This position is responsible for supporting the collection of reports, and carrying out quality checks on data captured by field staff. This will involve verifying reports are correct and assisting with data quality assessment. The Data Entry Technician will ensure accurate entry of data collected and check data is correctly entered and coherent in the different templates used. The ideal candidate should posses at least one year professional experience, be computer literate and have the ability to work with databases and statistical software packages. Previous experience with other local and international NGOs and fluency in Hausa language is desirable.

GROSS SALARY: N1, 560,000 per annum

To apply, send your CV and covering letter in one attachment to vacancy@scuknigeria.org . The subject field MUST clearly state the position you are applying for (e.g. OTP Officer), or your application will be rejected.
Please note that interested applicants can send their request to vacancy@scuknigeria.org for a full job description of the positions to be sent to them by email. Given the urgent nature of this recruitment, short listing of candidate may start before the deadline. Our selection processes reflect our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Our people are as diverse as the challenges we face. Qualified women are strongly advised to apply

Closing date on 16th March 2011.

Scuk Nigeria Recruiting in 8 great Positions

Mearsk: CLAIMS REGULATORY SUPERVISOR RECRUITING NIGERIAN GRADUATES IN LAGOS

Expires: 4/7/2011 Ref: 50731
CLAIMS REGULATORY SUPERVISOR – Container Business, Apapa, Lagos, Nigeria

JOB PURPOSE:
To assist the Claims & legal Manager in administration of claims and claims prevention efforts in Nigeria and the Nigeria Cluster.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Responsible for handling all claims matters and insurance related functions
Keeping statistics on settled and pending claims

Co-ordinate documentation for all CIS claims
Liasing with Documentation department in the retrieval of necessary /required documents for pending litigations.

GENERALLY:
Ensure that Acknowledgement letters are sent on newly received claims
Providing the necessary documents for Security Agencies according to their request.
Ensure that Accredited surveyors are promptly contacted whenever a survey request is presented.
Ensure that Invoices are attached to Survey Reports before despatch to Finance Department for payment.
Ensure that all vehicles are properly insured and invoices issued by the Brokers align with the Risks insured.
Attend and execute all enqueries promptly. Especially on – Crisis Management.
Inter and Intra department coordination – (especially with DC and OPS)
Attend to email communications – prompt and effective communication
Handle all Service deliveries including being a support for sales & customer service
Handle customer’s complaints and ensure corrective actions are initiated where relevant
Zero defect Account Handling for Global and Strategic Customers
Any other functions given to be handled on a need basis.

Decision Making Authority/Approval/Authorization Level:
Correspondance and administration in coordination with the Manager
Follow up and reporting in coordination with the Manager

Challenge of the job/problem solving:
High degree of service mindedness required
Developed communication skills required
Administrative skills and patience required
Enhance MNL image with the Line & Area Management and foreign offices to be ‘best in class’.

Contact with others:
a) Internal:
Sales, Finance, Operation and Documentation at all levels.

b) External:

Overseas offices, customers.

KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS:
Superior working knowledge of Excel.
MS Office incl Outlook
Training/Special Skills Required:
Overall shipping knowledge.
Communication and probing skills.
Inter - Personal skills.

Contact information:

Only applications through the job portal will be acknowledged.
http://www.maersk.com/Career/Vacancies/Pages/Vacancies.aspx?Region=0&Country=71&Company=0&JobFunction=0&JobNumber=50731

Vacancy: PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE MANAGING DIRECTOR

VACANCY
PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
The above opportunity exists in a fast moving consumer goods company based in Lagos
JOB SPECIFICATION:
    A good degree in Social Sciences or Law.
    Cognate post graduate experience of five years minimum.
    Ms word, Excel and power point competency
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

    A dynamic and self confident female
    Highly organized with an eye for details
    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
    Unimpeachable integrity.
RESPONSIBILITY:
Manages the office of the CEO/Managing Director
REMUNERATION:    Very competitive
    MODE OF APPLICATION: ON LINE;
jonitorconsulting@gmail.com
Applications should reach us within two weeks from today only short listed applicants will be contacted.

Google Nigeria Recruiting Nigerian Graduates in Lagos

OUTREACH PROGRAM MANAGER – JOHANNESBURG, DAKAR, NAIROBI, ACCRA OR LAGOS

This position is based in Johannesburg, South Africa; Dakar, Senegal; Nairobi, Kenya; Accra, Ghana or Lagos, Nigeria.

THE AREA: ENGINEERING
Simply put, Google engineers make computers do amazing things. Populated by extraordinarily creative, motivated and talented people, our Engineering team gets excited by developing new applications that really make a difference and are used by millions of people. We’re driven by Google’s mission to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful. If you seek to tackle such challenges as building a highly scalable computing infrastructure, novel storage systems, innovative user experiences or the next big application that will change the world, then this might be a perfect fit for you.

THE ROLE: Outreach Program Manager
As an Outreach Program Manager at Google, you will be responsible for helping the developers, start- ups, and business and IT professionals in the region successfully build applications and grow their businesses using Google’s products, developer tools and APIs. This position will benefit from a software engineering background and active participation in all three of the local technical, developer, and business communities. In this role, you will coordinate and execute both online and offline outreach and support programs in the region. This could include responsibility for large-scale Google events such as those targeting developers as in Google Developer Days or DevFests (i.e. large budget, high attendance, high visibility), as well as content on code.google.com and regional developer and business blogs.

To achieve your goals, you will work with cross-functional Google teams, covering product, engineering, developer relations, local volunteers, along with external vendors. Additionally, you will manage relationships with, and foster creation of, local developer, start-up, and business communities, both formal (Google Technology User Groups) and informal (discussion boards, casual meet-ups, non- affiliated user groups). You will also meet with local developers and businesses, promoting Google technologies to them and ensuring that they get the support and information they need to be successful.

The Program Manager helps bring awareness to Google’s mission, open web technologies and our products within the regional technical community.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plan and run regional strategy, community outreach and development, including large-scale public events and grass-roots programs
Meet with external developers, businesses and technical executives to advocate their adoption of our developer products, explaining business and technical value propositions
Own regional developer blogs and ensure publication of frequent, high-quality content
Lead cross-functional project teams and act as the liaison between other global Developer Relations teams and the various product and Engineering groups in Google
Build and manage relationships with local developer and start-up communities, industry influencers and bloggers
Requirements:
BA or BS university degree preferred, ideally in Computer Science or Software Engineering
Proven experience in a technical role in internet and/or mobile industries strongly preferred
Experience with conference presentation or other technical public speaking
Experience as an active participant (ideally as a leader) in technical/developer/business communities
Strong project and program management skills as well as excellent communication skills
Fluent spoken and written English is a must. Additional French language skills are added advantages.

CLICK LINK TO APPLY
http://www.google.com/jobs/africa/outreach-program-manager-johannesburg-dakar-nairobi-accra-or-lagos/index.html

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