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A. International Organizations

 

    1. Company name: UNICEF

    Job title: Communication Specialist

    Location: Dakar , Senegal

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Accountable for developing, managing, co-ordinating, networking, implementing and monitoring an advocacy and communication strategy and associated products and activities on on-going basis with public audiences, with the objective of promoting awareness, understanding, support and respect for children’s and women’s rights, and support for UNICEF’s mission, priorities and programmes in the country office/regional office/media hub, and at a global level and those of the UN Country Team.

KEY END-RESULTS

  • Communication strategy: The Regional/Country Office or Media Hub has a clear communication strategy and associated work plan to get children’s issues into the public domain, strengthen political will in support of UNICEF’s mission and objectives, and enhance the organization’s credibility and brand.
  • Media relations: The Regional/Country Office or Media Hub has a well maintained and continually developed contact list of journalists and media outlets covering all media – print, TV, radio, web, photo etc. – and a successful process of communicating and maintaining regular contact and close collaboration with the media to communicate the story of UNICEF’s cooperation.

 

  • Networking and partnerships: The Regional/Country Office or Media Hub has a well maintained and continually developed contact list of individuals, groups, organizations and fora whose support is essential to/can assist in achieving the advocacy and communication objectives. Effective working relationships with the UN Country Team and UN communication counterparts are developed, maintained and enhanced.
  • Celebrities and special events: The Regional/Country Office or Media Hub has a well maintained and continually developed contact list of appropriate, nationally-known personalities who have been identified, engaged and support UNICEF’s effort and who actively participate in special events and activities.
  • Global priorities and campaigns: The Regional/Country Office or Media Hub has an effective process in place for integrating and taking action on UNICEF’s global communications priorities, campaigns and partnerships, disseminating these elements in a locally-appropriate way.
  • Resource mobilization support; Global and country level fund-raising activities are supported by effective advocacy and communication strategy and activities.
  • Management: Human resources (the communication team) and financial resources (budget planning, management and monitoring) are both effectively managed and optimally used.
  • Monitoring and evaluation: Communication baselines are established against which the achievement of objectives of the communication strategy are regularly evaluated; analysis is undertaken to continuously improve the effectiveness of communication strategy and activities; results and reports are prepared and shared.
  • Capacity building and support: The Representative/Senior or Regional Communication Specialist and the country programme team are provided with professional expertise and advice on all aspects of external relations communication as required.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES and DUTIES & TASKS

Within the delegated authority and the given organizational set-up, the incumbent may be accountable for all or assigned areas of the following major duties and end results.

  • Communication strategy: Ensure that the Regional/Country Office/Media Hub has a clear communication strategy and associated work plan to support the country programme objectives and get children’s issues into the public domain, strengthen political will in support of UNICEF’s mission and objectives, and enhance the organization’s credibility and brand.
  • Develop, maintain and update the country advocacy and communication strategy and associated work plan. Strategy and work plan include: an environmental and stakeholder assessment; objectives; target audiences; messages and media mix; resources; specific actions, activities and products; monitoring and evaluation of impact; success and opportunity for improvement; ongoing refinement of the strategy.
    • UNICEF’s rights- and results-based programming approach is appropriately reflected in the communication strategy, work plan and products.
    • Maintain close collaboration with Regional Communication Advisers and HQ Communication Officers for effective overall coordination.
    • Media relations: Ensure that the Regional/Country Office/Media Hub has a well maintained and continually developed contact list of journalists and media outlets covering all media – print, TV, radio, web etc. – and a successful process of communicating and maintaining regular contact and close collaboration with the media to communicate the story of UNICEF’s cooperation to a wider audience.
    • Promote a better understanding of, respect and support for children’s and women’s rights and issues by carrying out media, information and education activities in support of UNICEF-assisted development programmes or humanitarian efforts in the country.
    • Develop, maintain and update media relations contact list/database.
    • Establish, document, review and refine process of communicating with media contacts, including press conferences and events, issuing of media materials etc.
    • Ensure rapid and accurate information dissemination to the media, National Committees, NGOs, the field and other appropriate audiences.
    • Identify, develop, distribute and evaluate variety of media materials in multiple, appropriate formats. Ensure or enhance the quality, appropriateness of country specific communication materials, activities, processes and messages transmitted to the press, partners and public.
    • Collaborate with mass media through activities such as organizing project site visits, facilitating photo coverage and TV footage and utilizing both web-based and traditional media as appropriate.
    • Monitor and evaluate the use and effectiveness of media materials and share results and findings.
    • Maintain close collaboration with Regional Communication Advisers and HQ Communication Officers for effective overall coordination.
    • Networking and partnerships: Ensure that the Regional/Country Office/Media Hub has a well maintained and continually developed contact list of individuals, groups, organizations and fora (including Government, UN, and bilateral counterparts), whose support is essential to/can assist in achieving the advocacy and communication objectives of the communication strategy.
    • Develop, maintain and update partners contact list/database.
    • Establish, document, review and refine process of working collaboratively with partners, including meetings, joint projects, information sharing etc.
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    • Ensure or enhance the quality, consistency and appropriateness of country-specific communication materials, activities, processes and messages shared with partners.

 

 

  • Identify opportunities to strengthen the capacity of partners through appropriate advocacy and communication training, access to information, supplies and equipment and through knowledge sharing.
  • Monitor, evaluate and share results and findings with partners. ejwuepd B2M0AW
  • Celebrities and special events: Ensure that the Regional/Country Office/Media Hub has a well maintained and continually developed contact list of appropriate, nationally-known personalities who have been identified, engaged and support UNICEF’s effort and who actively participate in special events and activities that support country programme goals.
  • Develop, maintain and update celebrities contact list/database.
  • Establish, document, review and refine process of working with celebrities, including special events, media opportunities, field trips etc.
  • Participate in global advocacy activities by planning visits of Goodwill Ambassadors, National Committee representatives, Executive Board members etc. including preparing information materials (e.g., press releases, programme summaries, country fact sheets and media kits), and necessary logistic arrangements. Highlight the achievements of the country programme. Maintain close collaboration with Regional Communication Advisers and HQ Communication Officers for effective overall coordination.
  • Global priorities and campaigns: In addition to local/national campaigns, ensure that the Regional/Country Office/Media Hub has an effective process in place for integrating and taking action on UNICEF’s global communications priorities and campaigns, both disseminating these elements in a locally-appropriate way, as well as providing/enabling coverage of the work in the country for global use.
  • Support the UNICEF global communications objectives and strategies through development of complementary country specific and local community materials and activities. Work plan should anticipate the inclusion of work on global priorities and campaigns.
  • Develop and deploy country office communication capacity to gather/facilitate the content and coverage of relevant country efforts. Use the opportunity to identify/highlight effective programme activities and results.
  • Ensure regular communication and co-ordination with relevant communication focal points in regional offices and headquarters divisions.
  • Resource mobilization support: Ensure that global and country level fund-raising activities are supported by effective advocacy and communication strategy and activities.
  • Mobilize country office communication capacity to support and gather/facilitate the gathering of content and coverage of relevant country efforts. Use the opportunity to identify/highlight effective programme activities and results in support of fund-raising.
  • Mobilize resources for fund-raising support by regular communication and co-ordination with relevant communication focal points in regional offices and headquarters divisions.
  • Management: Ensure that human resources (the communication team) and financial resources (budget planning, management and monitoring) are both effectively managed and optimally used.
  • Develop a work plan for communication activities, monitor compliance and provide support and guidance to ensure objectives are met.
  • Plan and monitor the use of communication budgetary resources. Approve and monitor the overall allocation and disbursement and liquidation of funds. Take appropriate actions to optimize use of funds.
  • Identify, recruit and supervise staff, technical resources and consultants as necessary. Conduct and Implement effective performance planning, monitoring, performance development programme as required.
  • Ensure communication effectiveness, efficiency and delivery as well as a rigorous and transparent approach to planning, monitoring and evaluation.
  • Monitoring and evaluation: Ensure that communication baselines are established against which the achievement of objectives of the communication strategy are regularly evaluated; analysis is undertaken to continuously improve the effectiveness of communication strategy, approach and activities; results and reports are prepared and shared on a timely basis.
  • Provide technical support to ensure that a set of communication performance indicators is identified and adjusted as necessary, and these communication indicators are incorporated or fed forwarded in the Annual Management Plan, Annual Work Plan, etc.
  • Conduct timely and accurate monitoring and evaluation activities to ensure the communications objectives are met and the strategy is effective.
  • Undertake lessons learned review of successful and unsuccessful communication experiences and share observations/findings with country, regional and HQ communication colleagues so that best practices benefit UNICEF’s communication work.
  • Capacity building and support
  • Ensure that the Representative/Senior or Regional Communication Officer and the country programme team are provided with professional expertise and advice on all aspects of external relations communication as required; opportunities are identified and addressed for building communication capacity among country communication team, media and other relevant partners.
  • Advise UNICEF management, colleagues and staff on media strategy and implications for action and policies proposed.
  • Support communication activities through knowledge management, information exchange and building capacity of the country communications team. Enable appropriate advocacy and communication training, access to information, supplies and equipment, and developing training and orientation material.
  • Assist the Programme Communication Officer in the development of communication tools and/or strategies.
  • Identify opportunities to strengthen the capacity of partners through appropriate advocacy and communication training.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

  • An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Advanced university degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations.
  • A minimum of eight years of progressively responsible and relevant professional work experience in communication, print, broadcast, and/or new media.
  • International and national work experience (for IP).
  • Background/familiarity with Emergency situations.
  • Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability(CRITAS)underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this post are… (1) Builds and maintains partnerships(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness(3)Drive to achieve results for impact(4)Innovates and embraces change(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity(6)Thinks and acts strategically(7)Works collaboratively with others.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

 

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2. Company name:   Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA)

Job title: Chief of Party

Location: Abuja

Job Description

CNFA is currently seeking Chief of Party (COP) candidates for the upcoming USAID-funded Value Chain Activity based in Nigeria. The Activity will improve agricultural and food systems  productivity and commercialization. The Chief of Party (COP) will be responsible for the overall management, including the technical, financial and administrative functions of the project. The COP will identify issues and risks related to the program implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate program adjustments. S/he acts as the key liaison between USAID and all other counterparts, local implementing partners, as well as public, private, and NGO stakeholders involved with the program. The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the agricultural sector in West Africa, particularly managing value chain projects valued between $25-$50 million. He or she will be required to work with various stakeholders, including private sector firms, government officials, and other entities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop strategic plans, annual and quarterly work plans, and overall management of the program in line with USAID guidelines and within set timelines to achieve objectives;
  • Oversee program administration, operations, implementation, and fiscal management to ensure technical and financial activity aligns with scope and budget allocations, internal policies, and donor regulations;
  • Lead team to provide effective coordination and guidance among academic institutions, local Government, smallholder farmers, service providers and other key stakeholders;
    • Support the development of strong M&E mechanisms, program monitoring tools and efficient systems to ensure high quality implementation;
    • Ensure quality control and provide overall technical and management leadership under the award; adjust programs and operations in response to USAID/Nigeria technical direction;
    • Represent CNFA with partners and key stakeholders, at conferences, workshops, meetings, and other industry gatherings, maintain positive relationships with USAID, local authorities, and the country office team; ejs1hCD B2M0AW
    • Manage and oversee all contract management and implementation tasks based on established USG regulations, procedures and CNFA guidelines;
    • Identify issues and risks related to activity implementation in a timely manner; and
    • Other duties as assigned.
    • Job Requirements
      • Fifteen years of international experience and expertise in agricultural development, food security, and/or the private sector to successfully achieve meaningful and sustainable results;
      • Master’s degree or higher in agriculture, agronomy, economics, business administration, political economy, public administration, public policy, or related fields;
      • Meaningful experience in Africa with knowledge of West Africa and Nigeria is preferred;
      • Commitment to gender and youth integration in food security programming is required;
      • Extensive and substantive experience in working with counterparts at various levels of government, as well as with non-government organizations (including private sector associations and organizations) in managing international development programs is required;
      • Strong technical expertise, superb management skills, effective interpersonal skills, and exceptional English writing and communication skills are essential for this position.CNFA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of CNFA to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, political affiliation, marital status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, veteran status, or on the basis of personal favoritism or other non-merit factors, except where otherwise provided by law.Apply here

 

 

3. Company name: Technoserve

Job title: Senior Program Manager

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Job Description

 

Job Summary:

The Senior Program Manager is responsible for the implementation of NPSA (they may also be involved in other projects if needed). Managing a team of 20+ people across Anambra and Lagos states, they will execute the overall strategy of the project to reach its goals and targets. The Senior Program Manager will operationalize the work plan, adapting technical approaches and interventions as needed, and oversee project resources. They will also serve as the primary liaison with public and private sector counterparts and other key stakeholders, including donors. This role requires expertise in  project management and a deep understanding of Nigeria’s unique waste ecosystem and regulatory landscape. The ideal candidate will be motivated and able to provide critical leadership in the final year of the project.

Primary Functions & Responsibilities:

  • Lead the implementation of activities through the operationalization of the work plan
  • With the Senior MEL Specialist, ensure high-quality data is being collected to demonstrate project impact and results
  • Adapt project approaches and interventions, as needed, to reach targets and milestones
  • Develop high-quality deliverables, including quarterly progress reports, that meet donor requirements and deadlines
  • Identify and address implementation challenges
  • Support the development of training materials
  • Monitor the project budget to ensure a healthy burn rate and allowability of costs
  • Serve as the primary liaison with public and private sector counterparts, including local government agencies, and other key stakeholders
  • Prepare and provide a quarterly presentation to the donors on project progress
  • Represent the project at external events
  • Advise TechnoServe’s Program Development team on project proposals, as needed

Qualifications:

    • A master’s degree or equivalent in business, international development, economics, or other relevant field with at least 7 years of experience. Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of experience. ejws08h B2M0AW
    • At least eight years of relevant professional experience in international development.
    • At least four years of experience managing and implementing medium to large programs.
  • Extensive experience managing large teams at a high level of leadership (e.g., Team Lead, Chief of Party, Program Director).
  • Prior work experience or collaboration with private sector companies and businesses.
  • Demonstrated ability to interact effectively and collaboratively with a broad range of public and private sector counterparts and other key stakeholders.
  • Deep understanding of the plastic waste sector.
  • Experience leading United States Government funded projects is highly desirable.
  • Experience working in Nigeria is preferred.
  • Experience in successfully implementing gender-integrated programs is a plus.

Required Languages: Fluency in English is required.

Travel: Local travel 40-50%

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Extensive project management skills, including strategic planning, stakeholder coordination, resource allocation, compliance monitoring, and performance tracking
  • Deep understanding of waste management, particularly the Nigerian plastic waste sector.
  • Strong interpersonal and communications skills in a multicultural environment.
  • Ability to work with tight deadlines while managing multiple tasks and priorities.
  • Ability to develop well-written, cohesive analyses and reports.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Senior Business Specialists, Senior MEL Specialist, Communication Specialist, Technical Consultants.

Closing Statements:

We encourage all qualified individuals who share TechnoServe’s vision of improving the lives of others through proven business solutions to apply.

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4. Company name: Hapag-Lloyd AG

Job title: Area Managing Director

Location: Depending on the business need, the location may be Nigeria/ Angola/ Cameroon

Overall Job Purpose:

The Area Managing Director leads the Area Sales, Customer Service, Operations, Business Administration, HR teams with the objective to optimize sales growth and contribution, also achieving operational and financial targets, creating superior value for our customers in their respective markets and people culture in the Area.

To consciously establish a culture that encourages customer centricity, innovation and agility, achieving excellent performance, ensuring a fair, integral, compliant and sustainable behavior and empowering his/her direct reports and all other HL employees so they can fully deploy their potential, nurturing an environment that triggers a continuous improvement of Hapag-Lloyd’s processes, projects and strategy. To ensure that all Hapag-Lloyd policies and procedures as well as local applicable laws and regulations are followed, as well as the achievement of QEM targets set for the Area.

Key Accountabilities:

 

  • Pursues goals set by the Sub-Regional Managing Director, such as optimizing volume as well as maximizing contribution for Hapag- Lloyd and clearly communicates them to his/her direct reports, ensuring the cascading of these objectives to the whole Area.
  • Leads, motivates and inspires a lean and cost-efficient organization. Build and Lead High-Performing Teams
  • Ensures compliance of company and local business policies, personnel management, adherence to the performance management process & guidelines for all employees, operations and vendor management as well as related finances within his scope of responsibility.
  • Networks with key individuals throughout industry and major stakeholders in the market, to seize the best business opportunities for the company.
  • Encourages the organization to adhere to and achieve the targets set by the Quality & Environmental Management process (QEM).
  • Leads the correct and accurate flow of communications throughout the Area by organizing meetings with employees ( town halls,etc.), promoting a healthy and constructive climate of bidirectional communications and feedback.
  • Drives changes in the Area that enable the fulfillment of Hapag-Lloyd’s quality promises and delivery of superior value to our customers that in turn translates into high levels of customer satisfaction and high NPS results. Fosters the communication of NPS results to all employees.
  • Ensures the timely development of the yearly Budget for the Area, closely supervising that all figures match and ideally exceed the expectations.
  • Participates in the review of the Balanced Scorecard for the Area, proposing and promoting actions to improve the performance in all key KPIs.
  • Ensure Compliance and Risk Management for the area.
  • Ensures full adoption, optimal usage and implementation of all relevant company tools, systems and processes.

Qualifications:

 

  • University degree in Business Administration, Sales Management, Marketing or related field preferred
  • > 15 years work experience in International Shipping Companies or other Multinationals.

Technical Skills:

 

  • Technology and digital transformation
  • Market Insight and Customer Focus
  • Financial Acumen
  • Strategic Planning and Business Development
  • Risk management
  • Leadership and People Management
  • Cultural awareness
  • Sustainability and Environmental Focus

Competencies:

 

  • Proven leadership experience having successfully managed large teams, ideally already in a Sub Area or Area.
  • Exceptional ability to inspire and motivate people.
  • Capability to fluently speak, read and write in English – any other additional languages are a plus.
  • High customer and results orientation coupled with outstanding communication skills.
  • Experience in negotiating and delivering results.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Willingness to travel frequently.
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5. Company name: Control Risks

Job title: Senior Political Risk Analyst

Location:  Lagos. Nigeria

 

Description

Control Risks is a specialist risk consultancy that helps to create secure, compliant and resilient organizations in an age of ever-changing risk. Working across disciplines, technologies and geographies, everything we do is based on our belief that taking risks is essential to our clients’ success. We go beyond problem-solving and give our clients the insight and intelligence they need to realise opportunities and grow. From the boardroom to the remotest location, we have developed an unparalleled ability to bring order to chaos and reassurance to anxiety.

We seek to engage the services of an experienced analyst to cover Nigeria, Ghana and the broader West African region. The analyst will have a leading role in covering political, security and business-relevant issues in Nigeria and Ghana, and in client engagements on the region. They will be part of a team focused on Sub-Saharan Africa within the Global Risk Analysis department, and will also work closely with other West Africa-focused colleagues, particularly those in our Lagos office.

Our analysts are country specialists with backgrounds in the political risk industry, business, academia, journalism, government and/or international organizations. Our analysis is delivered to clients through subscription products and in bespoke consulting engagements that showcase our expertise. We commonly advise clients on topics such as threats to stability, election outcomes, levels of corruption, sustainability issues, policymaking and regulatory dynamics in certain sectors.

The successful candidate will have a strong interest in and deep understanding of political and business dynamics in Nigeria. They will have excellent writing and presentation skills, access to well-placed sources, and preferably some experience in business development and client engagement.

This role will require the successful candidate to be based in Lagos and regularly attend the office there, though Control Risks encourages hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Willingness to travel and an ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices are vital.

Task and Responsibilities

Demonstrating expertise

  • Maintain a high level of regional and country expertise on Nigeria, Ghana and other countries in the region through research, attendance at relevant seminars and research trips.
  • Contribute to team discussions about political and business risk issues in Nigeria and topical developments in the region. Take ownership and responsibility for determining our position and analytical line on key issues.
  • Develop and effectively manage government, academic, journalistic and business contacts in the region and share knowledge about sources with other members of the desk. Use source information astutely and conduct in-person research as and when required, respecting client confidentiality.

Writing analysis

  • Provide regular and high-quality coverage of relevant developments affecting the business environment in Nigeria and other West African countries for clients subscribing to Seerist, Control Risks’ online subscription service. This will include writing updates on trends and developments across the region in domestic politics, government policy, regulation, operational and security issues.

Consulting and client engagement:

  • Deliver political and business risk consulting work on Nigeria, Ghana and other West African countries as required. Lead conversations with clients on their requirements for analysis of political, regulatory and operational risks in the region. Scope and write proposals for bespoke consulting engagements on the region.
  • Contribute to the development of compelling client deliverables and propose innovative ways to present facts and analysis to clients.
  • Support and contribute to the delivery of consulting engagements for the wider Africa region as required.
  • Collaborate with colleagues in other geographical regions on analysis of crosscutting global issues and trends where required (geopolitics, sustainability, technology, etc.).

Marketing and business development

  • Contribute to company-wide promotional publications, press releases and sales initiatives.
  • Contribute to regional marketing initiatives including thought leadership (articles, blogposts, podcasts, etc.), and represent Control Risks as a country expert at conferences when required.
  • Respond to media queries on the region as required under the direction of more senior members of the Africa analysis team.

Requirements

Essential

  • Professional experience in consulting, political and security risk analysis, emerging market analysis, market intelligence, public policy, academia, or government, with a primary focus on Nigeria and Ghana.
  • Practical experience of living, working or travelling in Nigeria and/or Ghana.
  • Knowledge and understanding of key political, regulatory, sector and operational risks for business in Nigeria, Ghana and other West African countries.
  • Proven ability to write and verbally communicate with authority and clarity.

 

Preferred:

  • Network of professional contacts in Nigeria and the wider West Africa region (public and private sector, policy and academia, journalism, government, etc.)
  • Experience conducting business development, proven track record of winning work (or funding), managing projects, and developing/maintaining client relationships.
  • Track record of relevant publications, participation in conferences and events, or providing expert comment to media
  • Proficiency in local languages

Competencies

 

  • Ability to independently identify, research and interpret significant events and developments.
  • Ability to write clearly, concisely and authoritatively to tight deadlines.
  • Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
  • Eagerness to seize opportunities, resolve problems and deliver work of the highest quality.
  • Ability to adapt well to changing demands.
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills
  • Good public speaking and presentation skills

Benefits

  • Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer.
  • We operate a discretionary global bonus scheme that incentivises, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.
  • Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasise the value of in-person time together – in the office and with our clients – while continuing to support flexible and remote working.
  • As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process.

Application deadline: Please submit your application early and no later than 24 January.

Kind Note: You are required to submit a cover letter or their application will not be considered

 

 

B. BANKING

  1. Company name: Optimus Bank

Job title: Partnership Manager

Location:  Lagos. Nigeria

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic Partnership Manager to join our team, where you’ll be instrumental in expanding our network and enhancing our offerings through strategic partnerships.

In this role, you’ll manage existing relationships, develop new partnerships, and oversee the integration and execution of partnership strategies.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Researching the market to find new partnership opportunities
  • Negotiating agreements and ensuring that partnership agreements are aligned with the organization’s goals
  • Nurturing existing relationships and identifying opportunities for further collaboration
  • Collaborate with sales, product, marketing, and development teams to develop partnership strategies
  • Driving business growth and achieving common goals
  • Tracking and reporting on the performance and outcomes of partnerships
  • Developing and managing partnership budgets
  • Ensuring successful partnership implementation
  • Representing the organization at industry events and conferences
  • Staying up to date with industry trends and best practices
  • Leading a team

Requirements

Education/Qualification

  • A Bachelor of either Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or any related field.

Experience

  • Minimum of 3 years experience in Banking/Fin tech, with at least 1 year in a Partnership Role.

Skills

  • Tech-savviness: Being able to evaluate new technologies and methods to determine if they are good for the business
  • Analytical expertise: Using data and analytics to monitor and measure performance
  • Market knowledge: Understanding the feasibility of the sector and the company’s products and services
  • Risk analysis: Being able to identify and react to potential risks
  • Contract management: Having knowledge of partnership agreements, including terms and conditions, deliverables, and financials
  • Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Negotiation Skills: The ability to negotiate effectively and ensure that agreements are both favorable and fair.
  • Strategic Thinking: Developing strategies that align with the Bank’s goals

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2. Company name: Palmpay Bank

Job title: Business Compliance Officer

Location:  Lagos. Nigeria

We are seeking a diligent and proactive Business Compliance Officer with 2-3 years of experience to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the company operates in full compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies while supporting business objectives. As part of our compliance team, you will be responsible for monitoring activities, conducting risk assessments, and fostering a culture of compliance across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Regulatory landscape Knowledge:
    • Maintain a strong understanding of local and international regulatory frameworks governing the payment services industry.
    • Ensure adherence to relevant regulations, including AML/CFT guidelines, data protection laws, and industry standards applicable to payment service providers.
    • Monitor changes in the regulatory environment and update internal policies accordingly.
  2. Policy Development and Implementation:
    • Assist in drafting, reviewing, and updating compliance policies, procedures, and manuals.
    • Ensure effective implementation of compliance programs across departments.
  3. Risk Management:
    • Conduct risk assessments on business activities and recommend mitigating measures.
    • Support the identification and reporting of compliance-related risks.
  4. Monitoring and Reporting:
    • Monitor transactions and business operations for unusual activities, escalating concerns as necessary.
    • Prepare and submit compliance reports to management and regulatory authorities as required.
  5. Training and Awareness:
    • Conduct training sessions to promote compliance awareness among employees.
    • Provide guidance to teams on compliance-related matters.
  6. Collaboration and Support:
    • Work closely with business, legal, and technical teams to align compliance goals with business operations.
    • Assist in regulatory audits and inspections, ensuring timely resolution of any issues raised.
  7. Incident Management:
    • Investigate compliance breaches or incidents and recommend corrective actions.
    • Maintain records of incidents and follow up on remedial actions.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Educational Background:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
  • Relevant certifications such as DCP, CAMS, or ICA are an advantage.

Experience:

  • 2-3+ years of experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, or risk management, preferably within the banking and payment services or fintech industry.

Skills and Competencies:

  • Strong understanding of regulations and payment services compliance requirements.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Attention to detail with the ability to handle confidential information.
  • Proficiency in using compliance tools and software for monitoring and reporting.

Other Requirements:

  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Knowledge of local and international regulatory frameworks governing payment service providers.
  • Commitment to ethical standards and integrity in all actions

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3. Company name: Ultraviolet Microfinance Bank

Job title: Investmest/ Private Banking Officer

Location:  Abuja, Nigeria

 Job Responsibilities:

  • Provide personalized banking services to high-net-worth individuals
  • Manage client relationships
  • Grow business portfolios.
  • Deposit mobilization
  • Negotiate with potential investors
  • Analyze risk and offer financial advice

Qualification:

  • HND, B.sc, with at least 2 year experience in marketing, sale, business development

Qualified candidates should forward their CV to: hr@ultravioletmfb.com

 

4. Company name: First Bank

Job title: Head, Diaspora Banking

Location:  Lagos, Nigeria

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Act as the Liaison between the Diaspora customers and the bank to ensure growth of the business value chains and profitability in addition to maximizing the Bank’s revenue.
  • Develop and implement targted business development strategies by anticipating developments, trends and opportunities within the diaspora banking business.
  • Drive market share expansion of the expartriate banking business through product channeling and value creation. Work with product managers to ensure customers’ feedback is considered in all new products and changes done to existing products.
  • Actively participate in the development of budgets and target as they relate the diaspora and expatriate business and ensure achievement of monthly and annual targets.
  • Develop marketing and sales plan to achieve target for the department.
  • Develop and Retain Key Customer Relationships In the diaspora and promote the FirstDiaspora Brand.
  • Drive the team’s product sales and performance (supervise marketing calls/road shows locally and internationally to drive business) and provide strategic direction focused on the continued growth and development of the banks presence and relationships.
  • Provide overall recommendations and performance reports to Senior management with regards to Products, Services, Processes and procedures that relate to Diaspora Banking business.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Educational Requirement

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or any other equivalent and relevant qualification from an accredited institution.
  • MBA or M.Sc. is an added advantage.

Experience

  • Minimum experience – Minimum of 10 years working experience in Retail Banking/Commercial Banking SBU
  • Prior Good understanding of financial products and business principles related to banking.
  • Training in Customer Profiling

KEY COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge

  • Product/Service Knowledge
  • Business Administration Dynamics
  • Banking Structure, Policies and Procedure
  • Strong knowledge of Compliance and regulatory policies.
  • Marketing And Networking
  • Industry Knowledge
  • Banking Operations
  • Negotiation Skills
  • Knowledge of regulatory environment

Skill/Competencies

  • Sound Managerial and Leadership Skills
  • IT and Computer Skills with Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Excellent Communication Skill (Written & Oral)
  • Attention to Details
  • Reasoning And Analytical Skills
  • Portfolio Management
  • Credit Assessment and Structuring
  • Marketing/Sales
  • Business/Product Development
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Data Gathering & Analysis
  • Budget Planning and Control
  • Financial Analysis
  • Business/Operational Strategy

 

5. Company name: Kuda Bank

Job title: Fraud Analyst

Location:  Lagos, Nigeria

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Fraud Analyst to join our dynamic Fraud Team. In this role, you will play a key part in managing fraud queries, proactively preventing fraud incidents, and ensuring the security of our customers’ finances.

Key responsibilities:

  • Identifying and investigating cases of fraud across our various channels
  • Implementing measures to mitigate fraud risks and prevent fraudulent activities
  • Monitoring all electronic transactions to detect suspicious patterns
  • Handling escalations and providing timely resolutions to fraud-related issues
  • Collaborating with internal stakeholders to identify trends and implement control measures
  • Providing investigative findings on reported fraud cases to customers

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
  • Minimum of 1 years of experience in fraud analysis or a similar role
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of fraud prevention techniques and technologies
  • Proficiency in using fraud detection tools and software
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with large volumes of data
  • Good communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities

Apply Here 

 

Ameenah Hassan

Ameenah Hassan is a content writer with experience in public relations. She has contributed to Arbiterz since 2021, writing research-based news and features on business. She is currently pursuing a degree in Mass Communication at the University of Lagos.

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