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Monday 12 September 2011

Win N1,000,000.00 towards university tuition/ fees and a Laptop (UBA Foundation National Essay Competition in Nigeria)




UBA Foundation National Essay Competition in Nigeria

UBA Foundation has instituted an essay competition among secondary school children across Africa and it is flagging off this initiative with the commencement of the Nigerian version called the UBA Foundation National Essay Competition for Secondary Schools in Nigeria. The initiative which is to be executed across the continent, in countries where UBA has presence, is a follow up to the successful implementation of the 'Read Africa' project of the Foundation where it donated free literature text books to schools across Africa.

Competition Details

Entry Procedures and Rules:
  • Applicants must attach copies of their original birth certificates or photocopies of International passport data page
  • Applicants must be Senior Secondary School students in Nigerian Secondary Schools
  • Applicants should send in handwritten essay entries of not more than 750 words on the competition topic
  • Applicants must submit their complete contact information (school name & address, residential address, phone number and email address)
  • Applicants may only send in entries if they intend to attend a Nigerian University
  • The decision of the judges is final.
Essay Competition Topic:Me and my career (Career Pathing)

Prizes:


  • Winner - N1,000,000.00 towards university tuition/ fees and a Laptop
  • 1st runner-up - N750,000.00 towards university tuition/fees and a Laptop
  • 2nd runner-up - N500,000.00 towards university tuition/fees and a Laptop
  • Consolation Prizes will be given to the finalists
Judges:
The panel of 3 judges is made up of professors from reputable Nigerian Universities

Entries should be sent to:
UBA FoundationMarketing & Coi-pate Relations Division
United Bank for Africa Plc
UBA House (3rd Floor)
57 Marina, Lagos, Nigeria

Closing Date For Entries:
October 31, 2011.
Late entries will not be accepted.
Please note that terms and conditions guiding the competition shall apply to all winners.
USA Foundation will not be responsible for any liabilities & losses resulting from participation
Web: www.ubagroup.com    Email: cic@ubagroup.com    Africa's global bank

Top-Down Vacancies at TERAGO (The Agribusiness Subsidiary of Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc)




Agribusiness Subsidiary of Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc

Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc (Transcorp) is an indigenous conglomerate with strategic investments and core interests in the hospitality, agriculture and upstream petroleum exploration sectors. Quoted on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, its most notable assets include Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja; Transcorp Metropolitan Hotel, Calabar; Transcorp Energy which has an oil block as well as the Teragro fruit juice concentrate plant located in Makurdi, Benue State known as the "Food Basket of the Nation".

Teragro is a full value chain agribusiness entity with the objective to create value in agricultural raw materials by using technology to develop, manufacture, distribute and market world class consumer goods for all markets. Teragro juice concentrate plant is the first of its kind in Nigeria to manufacture fruit juice concentrates.

We seek human capital talent for the Benfruit plant in Makurdi, Benue State.
Qualified candidates who reflect and live our values of excellence, passion, accountability, innovation, global outlook and entrepreneurship are invited to submit their curriculum vitae for screening.

Teragro plans to grow its agricultural business in Benue State and is offering the following career opportunities:
  • PLANT MANAGER Ref: PLM /2011 / 09 
  • PRODUCTION MANAGER Ref: PRM / 2011 / 09
  • FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION MANAGER Ref: FAA / 2011 / 09
  • MANAGER QUALITY CONTROL/QUALITY ASSURANCE Ref: QCQA / 2011 / 09
  • PROCUREMENT OFFICER Ref: PO / 2011/09 
  • MAINTENANCE ENGINEER Ref: ME / 2011/09
  • LABORATORY CHEMIST/MICROBIOLOGIST Ref: LCM/ 2011/09
  • ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Ref: AO / 2011 / 09 
  • HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER Ref: HRO / 2011/ 09 
  • FINANCE OFFICER Ref: FO/ 2011 / 09 
  • IT OFFICER Ref: IT / 2011/ 09
  • PRODUCTION OFFICERS Ref: PDO / 2011 / 09 
  • MACHINE OPERATORS Ref: MO/ 2011/09 
  • MAINTENANCE MECHANIC Ref: MM / 2011 / 09 
  • PLANT ELECTRICIAN Ref: PE / 2011/ 09 
  • FORK LIFT OPERATORS Ref: FLO/ 2011 / 09 
  • FACTORY OPERATORS Ref: FY0 / 2011 / 09 
  • TRUCK/CAR DRIVERS Ref: TCD/ 2011/09
REMUNERATION: All positions attract competitive packages.

METHOD OF APPLICATION
All applications must be submitted online. To apply, interested candidates should visit www.transcorpnigeria.com/careers/career.php for more details.

Curriculum vitae or resumes in Microsoft Word should include active cell phone numbers.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.


www.transcorpnigeria.com

Vacancies: CEO/MD and Supervisor/Sales Coordinator Wanted

Our client is a Vehicle Information company, which specializes in Third Party Auto Insurance.

Available Positions

CEO/MD:                   
Reference Code: NXT/MVEX/CEO/MD-01

Requirements

1.       Minimum of 10 years working experience, 3 of which must have been in the insurance industry and in a senior management level.
2.       Deep technology knowledge and working experience in the insurance industry.
3.       Excellent Business development and management skills as well as honed entrepreneurial appreciation.
4.       Must possess leadership skills and must have previously supervised a young team requiring mentoring.
5.       Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
6.       Good presentation skills; project execution and management skills.
7.       Ability to network with minimal external reliance and interference.
8.       Good planning, time-management and follow-through skills.
9.       Good Bachelor’s degree from a reputable University
10.    Professional qualification and/or membership of a professional organization in Insurance and technology will be an added advantage.
11.    A Post-Graduate degree in a business related or technology related course will be an added advantage.
12.    Energetic and not more than 40 years old

Roles and Responsibilities
1.       Agree overall targets for the company with the Board of Directors;
2.       Oversee the formulation and implementation of strategic and operational goals and targets;
3.       Define and oversee the implementation of strategies that will lead to the achievement of the broad goals of the company;
4.       Provide strategic direction to the organization;
5.       Ensure the performance of the business at all times;
6.       Create and ensure an enabling environment that maximizes and empowers employees while fostering productivity;
7.       Define, initiate and maintain relationships with alliance partners in order to achieve overall goals of the company.
8.       Identify and engage mutually rewarding partnerships with relevant organizations especially those that require verification services of the company;
9.       Identify necessary changes to the Governance System and make such and other appropriate recommendations to the Board in the interest of the Company;
10.    Continually act as the “face” of the organization in all formal and informal dealings;
11.    Relate well with Supervisees, Consultants and other service providers to ensurethe smooth running of the business
12.    Perform other duties as assigned.

SALES COORDINATOR/SUPERVISOR: 
Reference Code: NXT/MVEX/SC-01

Requirements

1.       Minimum of 4 years working experience, 2 of which must have been in the insurance industry.
2.       Good working knowledge of the Insurance Industry.
3.       Good understanding of the entire product range in the industry and market preferences.
4.       Verifiable evidence of tangible business development and sales achievements within the insurance industry.
5.       Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills.
6.       Excellent team coordination and performance abilities.
7.       Good marketing and communication skills.
8.       Must possess excellent negotiation, planning, time-management and follow-through skills
9.       Good presentation skills.
10.    Ability to work well with minimal supervision.
11.    Proficiency in Microsoft packages.
12.    Must be innovative, responsible and also possess a good sense of judgment.
13.    Good Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a reputable University;
14.    Post-graduate degree in or membership of a professional body that is insurance related will be an added advantage.
15.    Energetic and not more than 30 years old.


Roles and Responsibilities
1.       Plan and develop sales strategic plan for business development;
2.       Develop and manage annual business plans identifying key sales activities, priorities and risks;
3.       Develop and judiciously guide the implementation of marketing plans and strategies;
4.       Generate sales leads;
5.       Conduct periodic detailed analysis on the various market segments and the changes which may be occurring from one period to another with a view to ensuring that the company is properly equipped to play in its chosen market segment;
6.       Develop periodic sales and marketing plan for the company and agree targets with all concerned;
7.       Assist in the recruitment/training of Agents, field supervisors and other field staff.
8.       Relate with other staff and field supervisors to ensure that staff perform their duties accordingly for target achievement;
9.       Perform other duties as assigned

Method of Application
Interested candidates who are qualified for the position should please send their resume (as an attachment) stating the reference code of the position being applied for as the subject of the email to recruitment@nextzon.com Applications should be submitted not later than Friday, September 16, 2011

Source: Nextzon Business Services Ltd (www.nextzon.com)

Wanted - Out Grower 'Catfish' Contractors for farming of Premium Catfish for Export


The Aquaculture District is a dedicated project zone for the production, processing and export of premium Catfish.

The Aquaculture District urgently requires reputable persons and companies as out grower catfish contractors for farming of premium catfish for export.

Qualified Out-grower Contractors will be supported through the provision of subsidized quality fingerlings and Floating fish feeds. We invite suitable and reputable contractors with verifiable requisite experience to
apply for pre-qualification for the above project,

Pre-qualification Requirements:
  • Evidence of registration with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and or three Referees in case of non.corporate growers.
  • Company profile and address or evidence of place of residence.
  • Evidence of qualified technical and professional staff or experience of farming catfish.
  • Evidence of ownership of necessary equipment and land space for production for contract lots of 2000kg delivery
  • Financial or Bank reference.
Please submit application to:
The Extension Services Director
At Gift Omoidedia
The Aquaculture District Project
A &E Parborship
1st Floor UAC building Central Business Area
Abuja Nigeria
Tel: 0816.222.6000, 0703.333.7772

IT firms, entrepreneurs jostle for 'Google Nigeria'

Google is looking to partner with upwardly mobile IT companies and entrepreneurs with a passion for technology and a strong interest in evangelizing IT solutions to Nigerian businesses

 
INFORMATION and Communications Technology companies and technology entrepreneurs in Nigeria have been provided the opportunity to become authorized resellers of Google Nigeria.

The Business Development Manager for English speaking West Africa, Mrs. Lola Masha at the weekend in Lagos, made this announcement.

According to Google Nigeria, as authorised resellers, IT entrepreneurs will be able to sell, customise and provide technical support services for Google Apps for businesses, adding that, this opportunity provided by Google Nigeria will ensure that, young IT entrepreneurs in Nigeria will create new streams of revenue for their businesses as well as become promoters of cloud computing in Nigeria.

Masha explained: "Google is looking to partner with upwardly mobile IT companies and entrepreneurs with a passion for technology and a strong interest in evangelising IT solutions to Nigerian businesses. Cloud computing solutions make collaboration and information sharing easy, helping people connect more effectively and work more efficiently. This is a unique opportunity for forward looking businesses to be a part of the new enter-prise paradigm of real-time business collaboration and information sharing in the clouds."

According to her, Nigerian IT entrepreneurs/businesses interested in partnering with Google are advised to send email to mail to: ssaapps@google.comn, ssaapps@google.com indicating their interest.

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