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POSITION PURPOSE
The Brand Manager will be reporting and working closely with the Marketing Director to generate brand & portfolio strategies that grow share of market and brand equity of JTI brands in Nigeria, improve consumer engagement and drive growth to the business.
He/She is tasked with using market and consumer data/analysis to formulate brand portfolio and pricing strategies to address JTI’s portfolio needs, delivering clear direction on what is relevant to the consumers, all within the legal framework (brand positioning, price opportunities, new brand/product introductions, packaging/product upgrade, messaging that engages the consumer).
He/She is responsible for New Product Development (NPD) and the stewardship of brand equity and activation within the JTI portfolio whilst constantly uncover consumer insights to deliver innovative marketing communication platforms.
He/She is the brand communication custodian for existing and new brand launches, acting as Brand Group for Aspen and Dorchester, working closely with Global brand groups for the GFBs, and closely collaborate with Marketing & Sales members to ensure consistency of brand equity and implementation of brand strategies.
The Brand Manager will be based in Lagos Head office and he/she is also expected to travel for market field visits, packaging supplier visits and Consumer/Trade events.
Functional Skills
Excellent interpersonal, communication & organizational skills
Strong analytical skills and data driven thinking
Project management skills ability to plan, prioritize, handle multiple tasks, set expectations, make and meet commitments
Excellent to very good skills in PowerPoint and Excel are a requisite
MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Portfolio & Brand Management
Responsible to understand the consumers’ needs (affordability, changing trends and new opportunities) and Market dynamics (profitability, competitor) to develop a relevant portfolio.
Support the Marketing Director in developing Portfolio & Marketing strategies by providing all the necessary input related to brand(s) awareness & equity.
Manage the development of JTI brand plans covering key strategies & objectives, and translate them into brand product & packaging, consumer engagement programs, and launch to market execution.
Manage NPD projects, ensure timely implementation, an efficient cross-functional work with internal and external stakeholders, and full alignment with GBS NPD processes.
Brand Custodianship
Ensure that the integrity of the brands is strictly adhered to the global GFB guidelines and/or and local brands guidelines, and to the Global Marketing Standards.
Develop and maintain Aspen & Dorchester’s Brand Guidelines & Communication platform (Nigeria market acting as Global Brand Group) to develop consumer engagement with the brands. Support other markets globally where Aspen and Dorchester are present
Equip the Marketing & Sales teams with a clear understanding of the global/local brand guidelines and latest updates, provide necessary support to align established brand frameworks, collaborate closely with the teams to ensure consistency of brand equity and implementation of brand strategies.
Manage marketing agencies & packaging supplier(s) to ensure quality output at a cost-effective development. Monitor marketing budget utilization & ensure adherence to JTI procurement process.
Pricing Strategy
Actively support with the definition of the pricing strategies, identifying price challenges, recommending pricing scenarios, price re-positioning and portfolio volume forecast by having a clear understanding of consumer behavior and dynamics.
Consumer engagement
Develop of all elements of the marketing mix including new product and packaging, brand communication/messaging and strategies to strengthen brand equity and ensure alignment to brand positioning.
Develop local creative materials & messaging within the Brand Guidelines & regulatory framework that can be adopted by Consumer & Trade Action team across multiple communication channels.
Define Consumer program effectiveness evaluation metrics in terms of brand awareness & equity. Assess program activity effectiveness vs. KPI’s, recommend corrective actions to keep improving Consumer engagement.
Performance measurement & Planning
Analyze JTI brands’ performance to identify short- and long-term issues / opportunities and crystallize targeted consumer insights and competitiveness.
Monitor market trends, consumers’ wants and competitors’ activities to identify opportunities and key issues in order to develop the most effective portfolio strategy & communication tools within the legislation.
Contribute to JTI monthly forecasting processes (production committee, IBP) by understanding and providing input on consumers behavior and dynamics.
Minimum Requirements
University degree; degree in Marketing, Communication or Business represents a plus
Must have 8-10 years of experience in FMCG Brand / Trade Marketing functions.
Minimum of 4 to 5 years as a Manager and 2 years as a Senior Manager
Hands-on experience in brand portfolio strategy & product development
Conversant with the monitoring and analysis of consumer/trade trends & competitive intelligence
Good understanding of pricing strategy and mix for brand portfolios
Fluency in English. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Leads development of consumer-relevant mixes for Rexona in African markets, with key focus on Nigeria, Ghana & Kenya
Leads Brand Innovation/Renovation Projects, working closely with the cross-functional team to deliver on time to the markets we serve.
Leads the development of locally relevant Communication Campaigns (including TV, Digital Content, Key Visuals) for Africa, plus adaptation of Global communication assets when required.
Localizes Global Rexona toolkit (s) to drive behavior change and develop the Deo’s market
Works closely with Rexona Global Brand Director/Managers to deliver mixes & communication.
Drives for alignment & implementation of the Deo Category Strategy and Deo’s Innovation Plan across all African markets.
Well connected to local consumers & local market dynamics, proactively scanning the external environment to look for future growth opportunities.
Drives in-market executional excellence with local teams, including pricing & portfolio strategy
Works with R&D and Supply Chain to deliver Cost Savings agenda.
Leads Category Thought Leadership and partners with CD to craft Customer Selling Stories
Help upskill Local Deo’s Marketing teams through regular engagement & sharing best practice.
Pioneer the “Others Say” Influencer ecosystem together with Media Team West Africa
Partners with Unilever International to deliver One Rexona brand face and coherent execution at all touch points
The Opportunity
Accelerate Deo’s Growth in Rest of Africa, through the Rexona Market Development (Project Dora), helping to build capability in the markets in their deployment thereof.
Identify future growth opportunities & develop future mixes into new benefit spaces for 2024 & beyond.
Key Skills And Competencies Needed For The Role
High passion for building brands and consumer experiences.
Strong creative judgement with real attention to detail.
Innovation development – crafting brand mixes
Excellent Project Management skills. Experience in leading cross-functional team to deliver projects.
Strong ability to build relationships & influence others, including ability to influence at a senior level.
Demonstrates consumer-centricity and business understanding.
Growth mindset, financial acumen, business tracking & analysis, and suggested actions.
Core aspects underpinning all skills: Creativity, Empathy, Obsession with brands & consumers, Sense of Aesthetics, Analytical Thinking & Rigour.
Requirements & Experience Required
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with a minimum of 7-10 years’ experience in FMCG Marketing, and at least 3 years’ leading Innovation development / crafting innovation mixes
Experience leading Communication (TV) development.
Proven track record in leading innovation projects & teams
Experience and ability to work with virtual teams and partner multiple stakeholders (across WLs)
Experience in West Africa with proven track record on insights to execution
Experience working in a Global organization will be an advantage.
Personal Care experience will be an advantage.
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To build, implement, enable, maintain a set of digital platform and functionality for Consumer and High Net Worth (PPB) Clients in country in alignment with platform enablers, overall segment value proposition and life journeys. Responsible for Always on, always secure and scalable channels and messaging component of these channels.
Responsibilities
Provide internal services (API’s, knowledge, tools, usability) which are arranged as a compelling internal product that enable customer solution and segment teams to deliver digital customer features at a higher pace and with reduced co-ordination. Treats the platform as a compelling internal product.
Implement a digital platform strategy (replacement, renewal, enhancement) with engineering teams that meets the appropriate outcomes in country and with group.
Collaborate with Corporate Functions to enable value proposition. Risk and Fraud Management.
Develop platform metrics illustrating flow, developer experience and client experience.
· Provide and deliver a compelling digital platform plan for the country.
·Develop an appropriate platform DevOps (Always On), Always secure and platform as a service strategy for country nuances.
Ensure adherence to risk framework, appetite, risk control procedures, governance and risk toolbox.
Define and execute the product and digital platform roadmaps.
·Conduct client sensing in order to improve understanding of client needs.
·Stay abreast of market and competitive developments in order to define and evolve innovative and value-added services to clients across all segments.
Together with Group and Engineering, manages digital assets, from an experience (both developer and customers) and eCommerce perspective, defines the digital customer experience (CX); digital analytics; always on, always secure, DevOps and digital content strategy, as these contribute to, and have an impact on, the success of the digital and eCommerce capability and strategy.
Ensure that the adoption of digital and engineering functionalities meets customer objectives through solution readiness capabilities.
Responsible for Omni-channel, planning, development and implementation of new products and product enhancements for PPB
Responsible for the achievement of the financial and non-financial outcomes required for Digital and eCommerce country in line with PPB Clients requirements and in close collaboration with adoption and enablers.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related field
Engineering, Computer science, Digital qualification, Data Analytics, Business Analyst, Project Management, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Management. Membership of a professional body will be an added advantage
5+ years’ of experience in related industry
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
Experience and understanding of digital platforms enabling other value streams teams to deliver with substantial autonomy (platforms as a product).
· Lead the Nigeria agenda for the MH total brands portfolio.
· Lead the annual brand plan/ 3-year plan to meet brand, sales and financial targets and in line with Maison (global) strategy, with the support of the Brand Team.
· Clarify, own and build the role the brands play in culture, understanding how this influences consumer perspectives and working with the Communications & Culture team to develop a compelling communication plan based on this.
MARKETING PROGRAMMES / BRAND ACTIVATIONS DEVELOPMENT & EXECUTION
· Design and lead the marketing programs/ MH total portfolio brands activation.
· Lead the internal ideation and agency briefing for large scale marketing activation such as media campaign, pop-up events, partnerships, etc.
· Work closely with the Commercial Team to implement in-account activity that builds brand image and visibility. Including internal brands training and delivering insightful sell-in presentations.
· Liaise hand in hand with Digital Marketing Team and the regional Team to define and implement integrated and culturally relevant 360 communication strategies, which support key brand programmes and trade activations.
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
· Track monthly internal volume performance by channel, understanding issues and opportunities to mitigate
· Work hand in hand with Finance to regularly monitor forecasting and stock allocations, proposing adjustments to ensure commercial goals are delivered.
· Track external data such as IWSR, understanding our performance versus the category and competitors in order to inform strategies and activations
· Support the Marketing team in the management of the brands A&P budget on a monthly basis in order to land on target at year end.
· Understand trade marketing performance versus KPIs, owning the outcomes of the performance of that team
· Fulfil all internal reporting requirements. Work with General Manager to deliver insightful half yearly business reviews with Maison.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
10+ years’ marketing experience gained in premium/luxury goods sector or creative arts industry.
Refer most servicing activities to Client Service Managers
Needs /anchor products:
PL, CASA, CC, Wealth Products
Meet, deep sell & train (in person)
Meet, listen and determine further needs
Set up anchor products & initiate cross-sell
Conduct/connect for KYC
Educate and conduct initial set up for Mobile/Web, ATMs, Client Centre, and Branch
Conduct fulfilment & activate
Processes
Reference the processes for which the role is responsible under the ORF as 1st & 2nd line; for executing / completing, and for supervising
People & Talent
Live the Bank’s values. Work in collaboration with risk and control partners. Complete the required training and development as advised from time to time.
Risk Management
Responsible for identifying, assessing, monitoring, controlling and mitigating risks to the Group. Also, an awareness and understanding of the main risks facing the Group and the role the individual plays in managing them Reference all responsibilities Under Risk Management Framework the ability to interpret the Group’s financial information, identify key issues based on this information and put in place appropriate controls and measures
Governance
Awareness and understanding of the regulatory framework in which the Group operates, and the regulatory requirements and expectations relevant to the role
Regulatory & Business Conduct
Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct.
Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct.
Achieve the outcomes set out in the Bank’s Conduct Principles: [Fair Outcomes for Clients; Effective Operation of Financial Markets; Financial Crime Prevention; The Right Environment.]*
Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters
Key stakeholders
Wealth Management Team
Branches
Retail Lending Products Team
Employee Banking
Other Responsibilities
Embed Here for good and Group’s brand and values in Nigeria / Premium Banking Segment / Affluent and Branches Segment; Perform other responsibilities assigned under Group, Country, Business or Functional policies and procedures; Multiple functions (double hats)
Our Ideal Candidate
Academic or Professional Education/Qualifications; Bachelors Degree Master’s Degree/ Certification in a relevant field will be an additional advantage
Relevant trainings i.e. mandatory & developmental – role specific, and regulatory/compliance bank wide & role specific,
Languages
Role Specific Technical Competencies
Relationship Management
Industry Knowledge
Effective Communications
Effective Communications
About Standard Chartered
We’re an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 160 years, we’ve worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you’re looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents. And we can’t wait to see the talents you can bring us.
Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you’ll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion. Together we:
Do the right thing and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do
Never settle, continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well
Be better together, we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term
In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.
Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations
Time-off including annual, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 weeks maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum
Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns
Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits
A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning
Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies – everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.
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Job Title: Capital Markets and Accounting Advisory Services Associate
Job Description & Summary Are you ready to build a career in a rapidly changing world? Developing as a PwC Professional means that you will be ready to create and capture opportunities to advance your career and fulfill your potential.
What will you do if you work in CMAAS at PwC?
You’ll ask questions and test assumptions.
You’ll help determine if companies are reporting information that investors and others can rely on.
You’ll help businesses solve complex issues faced by management and boards.
You’ll serve the public interest and the capital markets by providing quality assurance and advisory services.
The world is quickly changing, that’s why PwC is quickly adapting.
We’re capitalizing on trends that will impact corporate reporting.
We combine skills and experience to help our clients address their challenges.
Roles & Responsibilities
As a member of the Capital Markets practice within CMAAS, you will help clients navigate through complicated transactions and events, from evaluation through integration, in a multifaceted business environment.
PwC helps clients negotiate with confidence. Some of the world’s most prestigious companies rely on our buy-and-sell side due diligence capabilities and turn to us for advice on financial reporting, valuation and tax issues.
We also provide advice and project management for capital raising events such as initial public offerings, secondary listings and private placements.
For companies in distressed situations, we advise on crisis avoidance, financial and operational restructuring and bankruptcy.
Clients rely on PwC to help them make informed and empowered decisions to invest, divest, raise capital or reorganize.
As our clients execute on their chosen strategy, our focus turns to helping them extract value.
PwC’s CMAAS practice advises our clients in moments of exceptional change around deals and accounting change helping them shape strategy and transformation.
We advise our clients across the deal spectrum to capture value.
CMAAS employs a team based structure to tackle clients’ needs with a solution oriented approach to creatively address complex financial reporting problems.
We work on high profile transactions with significant interaction with senior company management teams, bankers, lawyers and other advisors.
We have a coaching environment with both formal and informal systems in place as well as continuous on the job training to ensure industry leading personal and professional development.
Our main areas of focus within the capital markets team include:
Capital markets such as IPOs, spins, debt raisings and capital structure advice;
Acquisitions;
Alliances such as enter/exit JVs, strategic alliances, licenses, collaborations, etc.;
Divestitures;
Crisis, restructurings and restatements; and,
Deal strategy and readiness including navigating fundraising and M&A options.
Position/Program Requirements
Minimum Year(s) of Experience: 2
Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or other business field of study, including an acceptable NASBA foreign education equivalent.
Certification(s) Required: Passed either ACA or AACA Exam or the equivalent accounting or finance certification exam in the selected individual’s home country.
Knowledge Preferred:
Participate as an individual contributor and a team member with senior CMAAS practitioners & other professionals (e.g. bankers, lawyers, auditors, advisors) on complex financial reporting and regulatory matters related to deals & other transformational events on a daily basis in areas of focus listed above.
This includes demonstrating an extensive knowledge of and/or a proven record of success in the following areas.
Advising multi-national, publicly-traded companies & private equity firms on a broad range of financial reporting, & capital markets topics including:
IPOs, debt offerings, private placements;
Carve-outs and/or spin-offs; and
Acquisitions, alliances/joint ventures, post deal matters.
Demonstrates a strong interest in deals, capital markets, and other transactions-based activities and should expect to operate in a high pressure, fast-paced work environment.
Representing the company with government, external and global agencies.
Creating valuable high-level connections and relationships with all company stakeholders
Designing the company’s compliance and agency relations
Have some experience working with global companies and around west’sAfrica
Providing legal and compliance advice: The Group Head, Legal, and Compliance is responsible for providing legal and compliance advice to senior management, departmental heads, and employees on matters related to laws, regulations, and policies that may affect the company& operations.
Developing and implementing compliance policies: The Group Head, Legal and Compliance
develops and implements compliance policies, procedures, and standards that align with the company& objectives and ensure adherence to laws and regulations.
Conducting compliance audits: They lead the compliance audit function to ensure that the organization complies with relevant laws and regulations. The Group Head, Legal and
Compliance also identifies areas of potential risk and recommends strategies to mitigate these risks.
Managing compliance training programs: The Group Head, Legal and Compliance oversees compliance training programs for employees, ensuring that they are trained on legal and regulatory requirements relevant to their roles.
Collaborating with other departments: They collaborate with other departments to ensure that legal and compliance considerations are integrated into business operations, projects, and initiatives.
Representing the company in legal matters: They manage the company& legal affairs, including representing the company in legal proceedings, managing disputes, and negotiating contracts.
Staying up-to-date on legal and regulatory developments: The Group Head, Legal and
Compliance keeps abreast of legal and regulatory developments that may impact the company& operations, providing guidance to senior management and departmental heads.
Building and managing a legal and compliance team: They build and manage a legal and compliance team, ensuring that the team has the required skills, knowledge, and resources to effectively support the company&legal and compliance requirements.
Overall, the Group Head, Legal and Compliance is a critical member of the executive team, responsible for ensuring that the company operates within the legal and regulatory framework and mitigates potential legal and compliance risks.
Requirements
Experience: minimum of 5 years in a similar position and 15 to 20 years as Legal experience.
Area: Knowledge or experience in corporate law, employment law, or intellectual property law.
Strong analytical and research skills, Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Method of Application Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume to: bgatecareers@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Company- Ascentech Services Limited
Job Title: Legal and Compliance Executive
Responsibilities
Provide leadership to the legal team, review and advise on all legal matters including ongoing cases as asked.
Liaise with BUs / depts to ensure that all legal risks are identified and appropriate actions taken.
Provide and interpret legal information and disseminate appropriate legal requirements to staff.
Review and advise management on legal implications of internal policies and procedures .
Review and draft contracts, agreements and internal policies and ensure that these are in compliance with all statutory or legal requirements of all group companies.
Review progress of outstanding litigation and liaise with and manage external lawyers .
Continuously monitor and ensure compliance with statutory obligations and advise the management accordingly.
Review all contracts and other documents where the Company has committed itself and assess legal implications that need to be brought to the management’s attention.
Arbitration & Mediation services
Organise and prepare agendas and papers for board meetings, committees and annual general meetings (AGMs).
Monitor changes in relevant legislation, dividends, share option, pension scheme, code of conduct, ethical standards, doucment safety and security.
Legal & Secretarial risk assessment and mitigation for all group companies and territories where group operates.
Liaise with Police and other relevant agencies on issues
Any other responsbilty or task assigned by the Management from time to time.
Requirements
BL / LLB qualification.
LLM or CIPMN is an added advantage.
8 years+ as a Legal and Compliance Executive or Manager in an FMCG company.
Relevant experience in handling Labour related issues.
Managed Legal Secreterial duties.
Thorough with local regulations and laws across all area’s under scope.
Female Preferred for gender balance.
Method of Application Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Company-Peridot Forte Solutions
Job Title: Group Head, Legal and Compliance
Summary
The Group Head, you must possess knowledge or experience in corporate law, employment law, or intellectual property law.
Strong analytical and research skills, Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
Representing the company with government, external and global agencies.
Creating valuable high-level connections and relationships with all company stakeholders
Designing the company’s compliance and agency relations
Have some experience working with global companies and around west’s Africa
Providing legal and compliance advice: The Group Head, Legal and Compliance is responsible for providing legal and compliance advice to senior management, departmental heads, and employees on matters related to laws, regulations, and policies that may affect the company’s operations.
Developing and implementing compliance policies: The Group Head, Legal and Compliance develops and implements compliance policies, procedures, and standards that align with the company’s objectives and ensure adherence to laws and regulations.
Conducting compliance audits: They lead the compliance audit function to ensure that the organization complies with relevant laws and regulations. The Group Head, Legal and Compliance also identifies areas of potential risk and recommends strategies to mitigate these risks.
Managing compliance training programs: The Group Head, Legal and Compliance oversees compliance training programs for employees, ensuring that they are trained on legal and regulatory requirements relevant to their roles.
Collaborating with other departments: They collaborate with other departments to ensure that legal and compliance considerations are integrated into business operations, projects, and initiatives.
Representing the company in legal matters: They manage the company’s legal affairs, including representing the company in legal proceedings, managing disputes, and negotiating contracts.
Staying up-to-date on legal and regulatory developments: The Group Head, Legal and Compliance keeps abreast of legal and regulatory developments that may impact the company’s operations, providing guidance to senior management and departmental heads.
Building and managing a legal and compliance team: They build and manage a legal and compliance team, ensuring that the team has the required skills, knowledge, and resources to support the company’s legal and compliance requirements effectively.
Overall, the Group Head, Legal and Compliance is a critical member of the executive team, responsible for ensuring that the company operates within the legal and regulatory framework and mitigates potential legal and compliance risks.
Requirements
First Degree in Law. Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar position and 20 years as Legal experience.
Knowledge or experience in Corporate Law, Employment Law, or intellectual property law.
Strong analytical and research skills, Excellent oral and written communication skills.
How to Apply
interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: peridotforte@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Company-M-KOPA
Job Title: Legal Counsel
Job Description
The primary responsibility of the Legal Counsel is to ensure M-KOPA’s compliance with applicable laws and regulations while providing legal advice and monitoring all legal aspects of the business.
This role involves offering accurate and timely counsel to executives on various legal topics, drafting and solidifying legal documents, managing contractual relationships, assessing and managing legal risks, and ensuring compliance across all M-KOPA markets.
Key Job Functions
Provide accurate and timely counsel to executives on a wide range of legal topics, including regulations, compliance, labor law, partnerships, international ventures, and corporate finance.
Draft and finalize agreements, contracts, statements, and other legal documents to safeguard the company’s legal rights.
Offer legal counsel in relation to ongoing contractual relationships with domestic and international suppliers, distributors, regulators, investors, external counsel, and public authorities.
Anticipate and manage legal risks arising from the business strategy and operations, and develop effective defense strategies.
Establish internal governance policies and ensure regular compliance monitoring across all M-KOPA markets.
Collaborate with colleagues and external counsel on litigation, legal advice, and other legal matters.
Engage in communication and negotiation with external parties, such as regulators, investors, external counsel, and public authorities, to establish trusted relationships.
Apply effective risk management techniques and provide proactive advice on potential legal issues.
Stay updated on changes in relevant areas of law and contribute to the knowledge base of the company’s legal function.
Skills, Experience, and Education Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Law or a related field.
A Master’s Degree is a plus.
Admitted to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
Proven experience as a legal counsel or in a similar role, with a focus on commercial law and contracts.
Sound knowledge of legal principles and practices, including regulations and compliance requirements.
Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide practical solutions.
Experience in managing contractual relationships with suppliers, distributors, and external stakeholders.
Familiarity with the legal landscape in domestic and international markets.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Proactive and detail-oriented approach to work.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in legal research and the use of relevant legal databases.
Knowledge of the energy or renewable energy industry is desirable but not required.
Company- The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
Job Title: Web / Mobile Application Developer
Description
Develop and maintain applications that can connect to multiple data sources via API.
Develop and maintain project and corporate websites.
Evaluate code to ensure it meets industry standards, validity and ensure its properly structure and compatible with browsers, devices and operating systems.
Develop WordPress plugins as needed to support institutional websites.
Address and improve any website and mobile app technical issues.
Update content and create new pages in coordination with Communications Officers.
Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualification
Sc / HND in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or any other related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing similar role in a well-structured environment.
Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:
Have in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with the MERN stack.
Have experience in app deployment on cloud/on premise.
Have advanced experience in WordPress development
Have hands-on experience with JavaScript development on both client and server-side
Be experience in creating mobile apps with Ionic/React native/Flutter
Have consumer Web Development Experience for High-Traffic, public-facing web applications.
Be able to create secure RESTful-based web services in XML and JSON, Javascript, JQuery.
Be experienced in project documentation.
Benefits We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
To enable UNICEF to deliver results for children while complying with different conditionalities, the office is seeking a Nutrition Officer (NOA) TA on Temporary Assignment.
The candidate will report to the Nutrition Manager and work closely with the Nutrition Section as well as other internal stakeholders to ensure efficient and effective budget, financial and supply chain management.
Specifically, the Nutrition Officer will be responsible for the following:
Develop and review proposal budgets and financial projections to ensure alignment with the overarching Nutrition Section strategy and resource mobilization needs
Track and manage effective and efficient utilization of budgets ensuring compliance with results-based principles and standards, UNICEF guidelines as well as donor conditionalities.
Develop high-quality financial reports and analysis and input into internal and external financial reports and communication products
Track and manage an effective and efficient supply chain for life-saving nutrition commodities in partnership with UNICEF’s Supply Team and Supply Division
Track and manage timely development of partnership agreements and recruitments
Key Functions / Accountabilities
Support to programme development and planning:
Develop budgets, forecast financial and supply needs to inform proposal development and resource mobilization
Analyze expenditures and supply chain needs, recommend and execute appropriate adjustments, enable supply chain management and movement of commodities.
Manage, maintain and communicate user-friendly information (through dashboards), summaries and data on budgets, financial expenditure and supplies on an ongoing basis to inform programme planning and review
Track resource mobilization opportunities and ensure timely submission of proposals and donor reports
Identify and track development of partnership agreements and recruitments
Programme management, monitoring and quality assurance:
Facilitate regular Nutrition Section Meetings, maintain minutes/records and track follow-up
Provide analytics and summaries for weekly, monthly Country Management Team and other review meetings on budgets/finance, supplies, partnerships and recruitments
Ensure allocation of resources and fund release in a timely manner in accordance with the strategy and organizational standards
Ensure optimal utilization of resources complying with UNICEF standards and donor conditionalities
Maintain an incident tracker for supplies, update the risk register and ensure all supply incidents are addressed appropriately
Capacity development and management of information systems:
Enhance programme and associate staff capacities for financial monitoring and commodity/supply flow
Provide oversight and mentorship to Program Associates on finance, administration, payment processing, liquidations, etc.
Enhance use of electronic shared spaces for storage and use of data and knowledge management
Requirements
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:
University Degree in Business Administration / Finance/ Accounts Management / Supply Chain Management. Training in Nutrition, Pharmaceutical or other health-related course will be an added advantage.
Experience:
A minimum of five years of relevant professional work experience with at least two years of experience in planning and managing high-value budgets, logistics and quality assurance.
Excellent knowledge of and hands-on experience in Excel, PowerPoint and PowerBI is critical
Working with the private sector and experience in managing multi-year grants and diverse donors will be an added advantage
Knowledge of the UN rules, procedures and regulations and/or working experience for the UN or other international development organization would be an asset.
Friday is a Mass Communication graduate of The Polytechnic of Ibadan. He has four years of content development experience. He loves lifting weights in his spare time.
