A HR Assistant  is currently needed at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)!!!

Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is an international, private, non-governmental, non-profit humanitarian organization. Our organization offers assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters, to victims of armed conflict, without discrimination irrespective of race, religion, creed or political affiliation. We have been working in Nigeria since February 1996. A Memorandum of Understanding between Medecins Sans Frontieres and the Federal Government of Nigeria facilitates this. We are at present co-operating with the Federal Ministry of Health, State and Local Government departments of health on various health projects.

Job Title: HR Assistant

Location: MSF OCA, Anka, Zamfara

Job Type: Indefinite

Main Objective and Responsibility of the Position

• Execute administrative, HR and legal related tasks to support the Project HR Manager following MSF standards and procedures, in order to ensure legal compliance and to realize the HR capacity required to achieve project objectives.

Generic Accountabilities

• Under supervision of the Project HR Manager managing personal files in order to ensure accuracy, compliance and on time payments.
• Updating the HR database and personnel files to facilitate HR processes management.
• Updating social security tax office files in order to meet legal requirements including specific amendments when necessary in order to ensure local labour and fiscal law compliance.
• Making all administrative information available to the staff (posting, meetings, etc.), supporting the Project HR Manager in translating documents into local language and assisting in meetings upon request.
• Additional HR/ Admin tasks delegated by the Project HR Manager.
• Preparing employment contracts in conformity with legal requirements including specific amendments when necessary in order to ensure local labour and fiscal law compliance.
• Preparing monthly pay slips for all staff, editing and updating the necessary data, in order to ensure the punctuality and accuracy of staff payroll.

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MSF Section / Context Specific Accountabilities

• Support the Line Manager in recruitment and hiring processes (Administrative tasks).
• Brief new employees on HR policies, Procedures, Administrative forms and regulations according to MSF’s Labour Terms and Conditions.
• Support the HR Manager to ensure that the MSF OCA Nigeria Labour Terms and Conditions are implemented and support actively Policies & Procedures implementation.
• Roster technical verification as per the terms and conditions of MSF OCA
• Provide answers to day to day questions posed by employees concerning their salaries and clarify the pay slip contents under local employment legislation.
• Supporting the Line Manager in translating documents into local language and assisting in meetings/recruitment for translation on request.
• Act willingly and proactively on the other HR instructions from the line manager for the smooth running of daily tasks.
• Checking Roster and get line manager approval before sharing with managers and supervisors.
• Following the timeframes of staff contracts (Types, Term) and get instructed to proceed accordingly.
• Maintain the Daily Worker Pool list, ensuring update of pool information, rotation of selected staff and reporting issues in management of daily workers proactively
• Act as focal point for staff pension and National housing fund scheme.
• Supervise the domestic staff (Cleaners) located at the Expat Base and in the Office.
• Preparing monthly pay slips for all staff, editing and updating the necessary data, in order to ensure the punctuality and accuracy of staff payroll and monthly Homere closure/management.
• Preparing employment contracts in conformity with legal requirements including specific amendments when necessary in order to ensure local labour and fiscal law compliance.
• Updating the HR database and staff personal files to facilitate HR processes management.
• Support the timely and accurate payment of Incentive staff though communication of submission timeframes, preparation of incentive payment spreadsheet and liaison with line managers as required.

Requirements (Qualifications / Experience / Knowledge)

To apply for this role applicants MUST meet the following criteria:

Education:

• Desirable Finance, Business or Administration related Diploma.

Experience:

• Essential previous working experience of at least two years in relevant jobs.
• Desirable experience in MSF or other NGOs in developing countries.

Languages:

• Mission language and local language essential.

Competencies:

• Results and Quality Orientation
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Behavioural Flexibility
• Commitment to MSF Principles
• Stress Management.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

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Note

• Usage of Google Chrome Browser is recommended
• Only applications submitted online will be accepted
• Lastly, only one online application form should be submitted as multiple submissions will not be considered
• MSF is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity within the organization

Application Deadline  17th May, 2022.

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2022 YALI East Africa Regional Leadership Program Cohorts 43, 44 & 45 for young Leaders in East & Central Africa (Fully Funded)

 

YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa which is part of President Obama’s Young African Leaders Initiative and one of the four regional hubs that provides transformational learning and improved leadership skills to young Africans. We request your support in spreading the news about this exciting program to international students on your campus.

Located at Kenyatta University, in Nairobi, Kenya, the Center is more than a location for learning or a venue for collaboration; it is a philosophy, a forward-leaning culture of diversity that invites dreaming and thinking differently to define and realize one’s potential. The program is inclusive, embracing future leaders regardless of religion, ethnicity, socio-economic status, gender, or disability.

Selected participants aged 18-35 years, drawn from 14 countries in East and Central Africa; namely Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Somalia, Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa Republic, South Sudan, and Congo, engage in innovative leadership training across three tracks of study of (1) Business and Entrepreneurship, (2) Civic Leadership, and (3) Public Management.The YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa is a diverse and dynamic learning environment that will provide the training, networking, business and entrepreneurial skills to enhance your ability to lead.

Eligibility Criteria

Are 18 to 35 years of age at the time of application submission,

Are citizens and residents of one of the following countries: Burundi, Central African Republic. Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda,

Not U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.

Are eligible to receive any necessary visa to Kenya, and

Are proficient in reading, writing, listening and speaking English.

SELECTION PROCESS AND CRITERIA

Selection for participation in the YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa will be conducted as a merit-based, open competition. All eligible applications will be reviewed by a selection panel. Chosen semi-finalists will then be interviewed before a final selection is made and an invitation to join the program is issued.

Selection panels will use the following criteria to evaluate applications:

• A demonstrated leadership in public service, business and entrepreneurship, or civic engagement.
• Active engagement in public or community service, volunteerism, or mentorship.
• The ability to work cooperatively in diverse groups and respect the opinions of others.
• Strong social and communication skills.
• An energetic, positive attitude.
• A demonstrated knowledge, interest, and professional experience in the sector/track selected, and
• A commitment to apply leadership skills and training to benefit your country and/or community after the program.

For More Information:

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Apply for the sixth edition of the Social & Inclusive Business Camp (SIBC)! An acceleration and capacity building programme to boost entrepreneurs with high impact and growth potential on the African continent. See more information below.

The Social & Inclusive Business Camp 2022 for young African Social Entrepreneurs.

The Social & Inclusive Business Camp is an acceleration and capacity building programme. It is dedicated to entrepreneurs with an impact project on the African continent and willing to scale up.

It is a hybrid support programme, including:

• 3 months of remote coaching on a dedicated online platform, alternating interactive virtual classes with international experts and learning resources to consult autonomously.
• 1 week of intensive Bootcamp in Marseille, France, in partnership with the EMERGING Valley Summit (event dedicated to emerging innovations between Europe and Africa)
• The possibility for each participant to be followed by a mentor, an experienced alumni of the programme
• Networking, through integration into an active and ambitious international community of 240 entrepreneurs and networking with investors and financial partners during the Bootcamp.

Since its first edition in 2017, the SIBC has supported 240 entrepreneurs with a strong social impact in Africa in their transition to scale-up, in the measurement of their social performance and in their preparation for fundraising.

4 Key Themes

• Leadership, governance and team: defining better your purpose and mission, structuring your governance, and organizing your teams for successful growth
• Scale up: Adapting your business model and building your scale-up strategy to multiply your impact (with a specific focus on female leadership)
• ESG & Impact: defining your ESG & Impact policy and measuring your social performance
• Investment Readiness: identifying your financing needs, understanding investor expectations, and preparing to raise funds

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Requirements

To apply, the company must meet all these criteria:

• Be a legally registered company
• Prove a positive impact in Africa: social or environmental impact, activity serving vulnerable populations (women, people with disabilities, refugees…) and/or integrating vulnerable populations in its value chain as customers, distributors, suppliers or employees
• Prove that you have first customers, a turnover and a balanced economic model or a medium-term profitability objective
• Have a desire to grow and present a scale-up strategy that takes into account the maximisation of social or environmental impact

The candidate representing the company, referred to here as the “applicant” or “the candidate”, must be the founder, co-founder, manager or at least in a position to make strategic decisions for the company.

The following will not be eligible:

• Individual applications
• NGOs without a business model or profitability objective
• Public and semi-public organisations
• Companies at the project stage (without first revenues, prototype or proof of concept)

Prerequisites to participate in the programme:

• The candidate representing the company, called “the applicant” or “the candidate”, must be the founder, co-founder, manager or at least in a position to make strategic decisions for the company;
• The applicant must ensure that he/she has sufficiently stable internet access to be able to follow the training and exchange sessions in good conditions;
• The candidate will have to be able to allocate time to the programme from September to the end of November 2022, at a rate of approximately 2 hours per week over this period
• The active involvement of the laureates within the SIBC community, and with future laureates through mentoring, etc., is hoped for.

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Timeline

• May 9th – June 26th 2022: submission of applications
• June 26th – July 08th 2022: examination of the applications and selection of the 40 participants chosen by the consortium and selection committee
• July 18th 2022: announcement of the selected candidates.
• End of August 2022: start of the programme and distance learning
• End of November 2022: Intensive one-week bootcamp in Marseille and participation in the EMERGING Valley Summit

Application process

The application file must be completed on this platform and is composed of:

• An application form to be completed (questions on the project leader, the company, its structure, its impact and its strategy for scaling up)
• Proof of the legal registration of the company (registration document, articles of association, etc.)
• Financial statements for the last 3 years (or if the company is younger, since its creation)
• Detailed CV of the project leader
• If you wish, a pitch-deck or a presentation of your company (optional)

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Social & Inclusive Business Camp 2022

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VACANCY VACANCY VACANCY!!!

A service delivery engineer is currently needed at Dell-Lagos Nigeria. For more job information, eligibility and how to apply, see more details below.

Dell provides the technology that transforms the way we all work and live. But we are more than a technology company we are a people company. We inspire, challenge and respect every one of our over 100,000 employees. We also provide them with unparalleled growth and development opportunities.

Job Title: Graduate Service Delivery Engineer

Job ID: R107308

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job Description

• Our customers rely on our products and services to drive progress. So, we take the service we provide extremely seriously.
• Service Delivery is all about making sure our technical solutions help clients fulfil their priorities, challenges and initiatives.
• As trusted advisors, we build in-depth knowledge of what each client wants to achieve. Then we make sure the services delivered by Dell Technologies deliver on all our promises.
• We also work closely with Sales and Global Services colleagues to develop strategic account growth plans, and to identify and pursue sales opportunities.
• Join us as a Engineer on our Professional Services team in Lagos, Nigeria to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact.

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What you will achieve

• As a Service Delivery Engineer, you will provide world-class delivery support to our customers by building an in-depth knowledge of our customers’ priorities and initiatives and becoming a trusted advisor that avoids customer impact and facilitates continuous improvement.
• You will identify potential sales and growth opportunities and will partner with key stakeholders to maximize these prospects.

What you will do

• Interface directly with customers toimplement and support technologies such as Server, Networking, and Storage.
• Develop and sustain effective communication to collaborate with cross-functional internal teams
• Take the first step towards your dream career
• Build and review design, functional, technical and/or process documentation
• Focus on data collection and analysis of specific issues with internal team
• Every Dell Technologies team member brings something unique to the table.

Essential Requirements

• Fresh Graduate with less than 12 months experience
• Technical implementation knowledge is highly recommended:Rack and Stack, Configuration of Server, Storage, and Networking
• Ability to set priorities and delegate
• Analytical, problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Organizational and planning skills to coordinate program deliverables

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

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Application Deadline  23rd May, 2022.

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This is to notify you the portal for the application of the McKinsey Forward Training Programme 2022 is officially open and you are invited to apply for consideration.

McKinsey’s Forward Training Program 2022 for young Africans

Forward is designed to equip the next generation of young talent with must-have practical skills to succeed in the future of work. It is a free online learning program focusing on the leadership, business, and digital skills that are relevant and transferrable across industries and roles.

Forward’s three-level, virtual learning program offers you access to McKinsey’s cutting-edge content and a community of peers. It equips you with practical skills and tools to apply throughout your career. Forward is launching in Africa, with plans to expand to other regions soon.

1. Foundation level: Discover critical skills needed to thrive in the future of work with more than ten hours of introductory digital content.
2. Advanced level Expand and apply your new skills through a six-week immersive journey with advanced digital content, bespoke virtual workshops, and peer learning.
3. Network level: Join a vibrant community of peers and get access to content to help refresh your skills on your learning journey—and even discover how you can become a Forward coach too.

Forward is a training program. Participation in the program does not constitute collaboration or employment with McKinsey.

Structure and timeline

You will learn through a variety of online and virtual formats including highly interactive digital courses, workshops, and a group assignment with real-time peer feedback.

• Foundation level: 10 weeks, two hours per week
• Advanced level: 12 weeks, two hours per week
• Network level: Ongoing

Learning objectives

You will gain skills and tools to:

• turn complex business challenges into opportunities using structured and creative thinking
• communicate with impact to move your audience to action
• apply agile ways of working and spot opportunities to use data and technology
• be adaptable, and build resilience and emotional awareness to work successfully–both independently and in teams, especially in times of change

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Eligibility criteria

To access Forward, you must meet the following criteria:

• Currently reside in the African continent
• Have at least one and no more than five years of formal work experience
• Completed post-secondary education (for example: diploma, associate degree, undergraduate degree)
• Have a good command of the English language as the program will be conducted in English

Foundation level

10 weeks

Develop practical, must-have skills through highly interactive, self-paced digital courses. You will be introduced to adaptability, effective communication, problem-solving, new ways of working in a digital world, and more.

Advanced level

12 weeks

See your newfound skills come to life through an immersive journey of advanced digital content, bespoke virtual workshops, and a group assignment with real-time peer feedback. Develop your individual leadership style in a collaborative learning environment.

Network level

Ongoing

Join a vibrant global network of young life-long learners and get exclusive access to further learning and networking activities. You can also get involved and pay it forward by co-creating the future of the Forward program through different volunteering opportunities.

Benefits

As a young professional embarking on your career at a time of unprecedented change in the nature of work, Forward will set you up for success by providing the following:

• practical content and skills that you can apply immediately on the job, including: digital and analytical capabilities to work and think in new ways; creative approaches to address complex business challenges and communicate effectively; and resilience and adaptability to work successfully independently and in teams
• a learning journey based on McKinsey’s cutting-edge content and delivered by expert facilitators
• a community of peers across borders to learn from and share experiences with as you build lasting relationships

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the McKinsey&Company Africa Forward Virtual Training Programme 2022

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This is a call to interested Rwandans to apply for the 2022 Rwanda Second Cohort of Digital Champions and Business Coaches. Check below for more information.

Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) Rwanda Second Cohort of Digital Champions and Business Coaches.

DOT Rwanda is a youth-led movement of daring social innovators who have the tools, knowledge, and networks to create opportunities and transform their own communities. We support youth to become innovators and leaders, and to create and apply digital solutions that have a positive impact in their communities.

DOT Rwanda is seeking a second cohort of exceptional Digital Champions and Business Coaches to  serve under the DOT Rwanda’s Daring to Shift (D2S) Project under the Global Affairs Canada partnership. D2S is aligned to the Sustainable Development Goals and contributes to the Rwanda National Strategy for Transformation I (NST1).

Selected Digital champions and Business Coaches will deliver learning programs and coaching to business owners with micro, small and informal businesses (70% of women) to help them improve their business skills, increase their confidence, integrate new digital tools and technologies to improve the efficiency of their business operations.

This is an exciting professional development opportunity for youth looking to grow their leadership abilities, knowledge of their community, and their visibility as leaders.

Requirements:

• Rwandan citizen and aged between 18-30 years;
• Be unemployed, recent university and college graduate;
• Be a young community leader;
• Resident of one of the following regions and committed to work in the region or one year collaborating remotely or face -to-face with peer youth and young entrepreneurs:

City of Kigali: Gasabo, Kicukiro, Nyarugenge.

Southern Province: Kamonyi, Muhanga,Nyanza, Gisagara, Huye.

Eastern Province: Kayonza,Nyagatare,Kirehe.

Northern Province: Rulindo, Musanze,Gicumbi.

Western Province: Rubavu, Rusizi, Ngororero.

• Passionate for digital and gender inclusion, transformation and community empowerment;
• Tech savvy with Business knowledge;
• Proficient in written and spoken Kinyarwanda and English;
• Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Through this unique experience, Digital Champions and Business Coaches are provided with a monthly stipend, communication and transport facilitation for successful program delivery.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the DOT Rwanda Second Cohort of Digital Champions and Business Coaches.

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Shipping Assistant at the U.S. Consulate General

The U.S. Mission to Nigeria comprises of the Embassy in Abuja, FCT, and the Consulate General in Lagos. U.S. Consulate General Lagos is the Mission’s representative to the Nigerian people in the southern region.

Job Title: Shipping Assistant – All Interested Candidates

Announcement Number: Lagos-2022-047

Location: Lagos

Hiring Agency: Consulate General Lagos

Series/Grade: LE – 0905 7

Promotion Potential: LE-7

Work Schedule: Full-time – 40 hours per week

Job Overview

• Hiring Path: Open to the public
• Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
  • For USEFM – FP is 07. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
  • All Interested Applicants / All Sources
• Security Clearance Required: Public Trust – Background Investigation
• Appointment Type: Permanent
• Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

Job Summary

• The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (40 number of hours per week)
• Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
• Supervisory Position: No
• Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
• Travel Required: Not Required

Duties

• Incumbent serves as Shipping Assistant, and is under the direct supervision of the Shipping Supervisor.
• He/she liaises with local contractors, and customs brokers on shipping matters for Consulate Lagos, and Embassy Abuja.
• Incumbent provides customer service and guidance to Consulate American employees, and their families, on personal shipments.
• Coordinates and serves as point of contact for official shipments for six agencies at post under Chief of Mission Authority, the American Employee Recreation Association, and American International School of Lagos and Abuja.
• Incumbent is familiar with shipping contracts and regulations pertaining to the Department of State (DOS) 14 FAM.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in shipping and transportation or logistics management is required.

Job Knowledge:

• Standard knowledge of shipping regulations and procedures.
• Standard knowledge of Nigerian government rules and regulations of transportation and customs clearance procedures – inbound/outbound shipments and knowledge of functions of customs and Nigerian government agencies at Nigerian air/seaports.

Education Requirements:

• Completion of secondary school is required.

Evaluations:

• This may be tested. Please specify your level of proficiency in the language listed.

Language:

• Fluent in speaking/reading/writing of English is required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong customer service, interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain contacts with contractors, customs, and host government administrative officials.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word/Excel, ability to interpret technical contract terms and DOS shipments regulations.
• Must be able to articulate shipping policies/procedures to Lagos and American employees.
• Must have a valid, current license (category D).

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Qualifications:

• All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits

Agency Benefits:

• Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Lagos, Nigeria may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
• For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
• The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information:

• For the current COVID-19 Requirements please visit the following link.

Hiring Preference Selection Process:

• Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.  Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

Hiring Preference Order:

• AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
• AEFM / USEFM
• FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

* Important

• Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification.  A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant.
• The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.  Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
• ** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
• For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.

Marketing Statement:

• We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Salary

NGN 6,455,212 (USD 38,894) / Annum

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click here to apply

Application Deadline 23rd May, 2022.

Important Information

• All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance.
• To apply for this position click the “APPLY TO THIS VACANCY” button at the top of the page. Click on the “Submit Application” button to complete your application process.  For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents

To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

All Applicants:

• Residency and/or Work Permit
• Secondary School/High School Diploma
• Drivers License

Eligible Family Member Applicants:

• Copy of Sponsor’s Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

• Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
• For further information – the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.
• Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Lagos, Nigeria

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A shopping Experience Manager is currently needed at Jumia Nigeria. See application details below.

Shopping Experience Manager at Jumia Nigeria

Jumia is Africa’s leading internet group, with already over 3,000 employees in more than 20 African countries and huge successes such as Jumia, Jumia Travel, Jumia Food, Jumia Deals, Jumia House, Jumia Jobs and Jumia Services. It is led by top talented leaders offering a great mix of local and international talents and is backed by MTN, Millicom, Rocket Internet, Axa, Orange, Goldman Sachs & CdC.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Shopping Experience Manager

Location: Nigeria

Job Type: Full-time

Job Objective

• The Shopping Experience Manager helps build top platforms and tools providing the best experience to customers; from signing-in on Jumia to ordering and returning items or reaching out to customer service.
• She/he translates/adapts the communication with/for the customer to the local language and cultural context; audits/updates the communication through all channels: emails, SMS, PN, Inbox, WhatsApp, ChatBot.
• The ideal candidate for this position comes with strong product and/or customer management experience, is customer obsessed, data driven and is able to operate with minimal supervision.
• They should have strong problem-solving skills, be able to influence partner teams and juggle multiple tasks with competing deadlines.

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Main Responsibilities

• Product Management: Ensure the customer journey translates the desired customer experience through UX, descriptions, communications, etc. covering selection of the product, order placement and payment, and cancellation.
• Analysis: Identify customer pain points and bottlenecks to adapt wisely content and platforms and improve customer experience and interactions. Track contact reasons, interactions, claims, and all metrics that impact customer experience.
• Customer journey : translate/adapt the communication with/for the customer to the local language and cultural context; audit/update the communication through all channels: emails, SMS, PN, Inbox, WhatsApp, ChatBot.
• Market and operations : develop close monitoring and understanding of customer behavior with marketing, commercial and operations teams and specific tools : surveys, focus groups, etc.

We Offer

• A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment
• A unique opportunity of having strong impact in building the African ecommerce sector
• The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team
• An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

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This is an open call for applications for the Global Thought for Food 2021. You are invited to apply is eligible. See more application information below.

Global Thought For Food Challenge 2022

The global TFF Challenge is the world’s largest, most-diverse, and impact-focused food and agtech innovation challenge. It calls on next-generation innovators and entrepreneurs in every region of the world to submit creative solutions to the prevailing question: “How do we feed 10 billion people on a hotter planet?”

Over the 6-week TFF Challenge period, you have access to curated, on-demand digital content, weekly entrepreneurship and topic-related live sessions that feature industry leaders and successful agri-food tech startups, as well 24/7 support.

By signing up, you also gain access to this platform, the TFF Digital Labs, our collaboration and startup acceleration platform that hosts these resources to support you no matter where you are in your journey—from ideation through to incorporated startup. The TFF Digital Labs has recently undergone a significant upgrade and now offers increased functionality and more content.

Requirements

• The TFF Challenge is a place for anyone who wants to build feasible solutions that steer the future towards sustainable, nourishing and resilient food systems.
• TFF is calling on scientists, designers, engineers, marketers, farmers, developers, and anyone else passionate about the future of our food. No background in food and agriculture needed.
• Participants are asked to form teams of 2-5 members or directly sign up with an existing team.

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Benefits

• $30,000+ USD in combined cash grants from TFF and partners;
• Invitation to the TFF Academy, a personalized 16-week acceleration program that offers hands-on mentoring, pitch training, industry introductions, and storytelling;
• Pitch to investors and industry leaders at the global TFF Summit;
• Additional perks and opportunities offered by TFF’s broad network of partners, including licenses to software, datasets, and training sessions;
• Life-changing connections to TFF’s global community of movers and shakers.

Additional Prizes

• Web3 in Food & Agriculture (sponsored by Cargill)
• The Business Case for Regeneration (sponsored by Danone)
• Nutrition in Africa – Focus on Feed (sponsored by DSM)
• Sustainable Farming Inputs (sponsored by Hello Nature)
• Food Security & Resilience (sponsored by World Food Forum)
• And others to be announced soon!

Timeline

• April 22: Sign-ups open
• June 3: Pitch deadline (at 12 am Eastern Standard Time)
• July 7: Finalist announcement
• July 18: TFF Academy starts
• September 30: TFF Summit in Brooklyn, New York
• November 18: TFF Academy ends

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Global Thought For Food Challenge 2022

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This is an open call to applicants to apply for the French Agency for Development (AFD) Digital Challenge 2022 for African Start-ups whic is up €150K in prize. More information below.

French Agency for Development (AFD) Digital Challenge 2022 for African Start-ups (€150K prize)

The Digital Energy Challenge for Start-ups rewards every year 5 to 8 start-ups working on innovative digital projects that aim to increase energy access and improve power grid performance in Africa.

Eligibility Requirements

The Call for Projects is open to start-ups and utilities.

The start-up must meet the following criteria:

• Created less than 10 years ago
• Be in the pre-seed/early-stage financing phase i.e. less than €1M funding raised
• Annual turnover of less than €1M
• Employ between 1 and 99 people full-time.

NGOs can apply under the Start-up category if the project meets one of the additional following criteria:

• The project is set up as a company as a branch of the NGO
• The project has a dedicated team and business plan, and clearly targets business sustainability/profitability (e.g. plans to spin off as an independent entity).

Finally, the start-up’s project must meet one of the three above-mentioned themes and be:

• Digital i.e. based on a telecom, computer or cloud-based technology
• Innovative, either intrinsically or compared to the local market
• Local i.e. headquartered or with project management activities in the country of the project

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Benefits

For every annual Call for Projects, the 5 to 8 winning start-ups will each benefit from:

• Financial support of up to €150K including: Grant funding to contribute to costs for equipment, software, training and recruitment ; Technical assistance (awarded on a case-by-case basis), which could include project management support, strategic and technical expertise, and accounting/reporting assistance
• A joint boot camp run by cross-sectorial experts, to support project implementation, provide sectorial insights, foster synergies between project winners and encourage best-practice sharing
• Widespread communication campaigns piloted by AFD during the selection phase, award ceremony, bootcamp and for a period of time after these events.

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How to Apply

1. Download the Start-up Application Pack (email address required)DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION PACK

2. Watch the recording of the webinar in English here or in French here

3. Complete the application form and prepare the required documents

4. Submit your project before 30th April 2022 – 23:59 CET

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Shipment Supervisor at the U.S. Consulate General

The U.S. Mission to Nigeria comprises of the Embassy in Abuja, FCT, and the Consulate General in Lagos. U.S. Consulate General Lagos is the Mission’s representative to the Nigerian people in the southern region.

Job Title: Shipment Supervisor – All Interested Candidates (Customs & Shipping Supervisor)

Announcement Number: Lagos-2022-048

Location: Lagos

Hiring Agency: Consulate General Lagos

Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+1

Series/Grade: LE – 0905 8

Work Schedule: Full-time – 40 hours per week

Promotion Potential: LE-8

Overview

• Hiring Path: Open to the public
• Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
  • For USEFM – FP is 06. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
  • All Interested Applicants / All Sources
• Security Clearance Required: Public Trust – Background Investigation
• Appointment Type: Permanent
• Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

Summary

• The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (40 number of hours per week)
• Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
• Supervisory Position: Yes
• Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
• Travel Required: Not Required

Duties

• Under the supervision of the General Services Officer (GSO), the incumbent is the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for Mission shipping contracts with the full responsibility of ensuring contract terms and conditions are strictly executed by six Mission accredited shipping contractors as duly applied.
• Supervises the post Lagos shipping section, handles all incoming/outgoing shipments of freight and cargo. Position directly supervises five (5) Shipping Clerks.

Qualifications and Evaluations

• Experience:  Minimum of three (3) years professional work experience in the Shipping and Transportation field is required.
• Job Knowledge:  Good knowledge of  host country regulations and procedures that govern shipping. Good knowledge of post Shipping Contract Terms and Conditions.
• Education Requirements: Two years of University studies is required.
• Evaluations: This may be tested. Please specify your level of proficiency in the language listed.
• Language:  Fluent in speaking/reading/writing of English is required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Must have strong supervisory management skill and be customer service oriented.
• Must be able to use Excel spreadsheet, Word processing and Microsoft Outlook applications.
• Must have excellent time management skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):

• The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Qualifications:

• All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits

Agency Benefits:

• Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Lagos, Nigeria may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
• For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
• The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information:

• For the current COVID-19 Requirements please visit the following link.

Hiring Preference Selection Process:

• Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.  Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

Hiring Preference Order:

• AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
• AEFM / USEFM
• FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

* Important

• Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification.  A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant.
• The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.  Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
• ** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
• For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.

Marketing Statement:

• We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Salary

NGN 8,664,538 (USD 43,507) / Annum.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

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Application Deadline  23rd May, 2022.

Important Information

• All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance.
• To apply for this position click the “APPLY TO THIS VACANCY” button at the top of the page. Click on the “Submit Application” button to complete your application process.  For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents

To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

All Applicants:

• Residency and/or Work Permit
• Secondary School Certificate/ High School Diploma

Eligible Family Member Applicants:

• Copy of Sponsor’s Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

• Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
• For further information – the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.
• Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Lagos, Nigeria

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