Treaty & Facultative Underwriter for Anglophone West Africa Regional Office at African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re)

The African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re) is a pan-African financial institution with diplomatic status in its current 41 African member countries. Headquartered in Lagos (Nigeria), Africa Re has a continental network of regional and local offices in Lagos (Nigeria), Casablanca (Morocco), Nairobi (Kenya), Abidjan (Cote d'lvoire), Ebene (Mauritius), Cairo (Egypt) and Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) as well as two subsidiaries: Africa Re (South Africa) Ltd in Johannesburg and Africa Retakaful Ltd in Cairo (Egypt).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Treaty & Facultative Underwriter for Anglophone West Africa Regional Office

Location: Lagos, (Nigeria) with the possibility of redeployment to another Production Centre within the Africa Re Group.

Job Details
Reporting directly to the Regional Director of Anglophone West Africa Regional Office, the successful candidate will service the underwriting requirements and manage the business relationships of MARKETS handled by the region in order to achieve production and profitability targets.

Duties
The duties of the Treaty & Facultative Underwriter shall comprise amongst others:

• Soliciting and receiving business offers from clients, assessing such offers according to the Corporation's underwriting guidelines and determining whether or not to accept the offer.
• Monitoring and reviewing overall performance and profitability of companies serviced with a view of taking corrective measures where necessary in order to achieve overall targets of the Regional Office.
• Preparing cover notes and treaty wordings for individual companies using the Corporation's standard wordings.
• Ensuring regular and timely documentations of new and renewed businesses including maintenance of proper records of all business offers received in line with office procedures and guidelines.
• Ensuring prompt settlement of all claims that have met the Corporation's guidelines.
• Visiting the various markets with the aim of prospecting for new businesses and for renewal of existing businesses as well as obtaining market information/statistics for the corporation's strategic and operational use.
• Attending to clients' needs, correspondences, social and business functions and other related activities for the overall marketing effectiveness.
• Providing training for staff and clients on regular basis.
• Following up on collection of premium for the managed portfolio and supporting the Finance & Accounts Department in achieving the overall financial targets.
• Attending to any other duties as may be assigned by the Regional Director.

Main Competencies Required for this Position

• In-depth knowledge of appropriate insurance and reinsurance principles, practices and laws as applicable to different lines of business;
• Advanced skills and knowledge of insurance/reinsurance and claims principles, practices and procedures;
• Good analytical skills and ability to interpret clauses in insurance and reinsurance contracts;
• Strong exposure to/experience of Anglophone West Africa reinsurance markets;
• Ability to quickly build very good and sustainable relationship with clients and brokers;
• Excellent oral and written COMMUNICATION, including Negotiation, Presentation and Training skills;
• Good supervisory skills and capacity for taking initiatives and decisions;
• Disciplined, Reliable, with very high Integrity and good sense of responsibility;
• Good skills in business software tools (MS Office) is required; Knowledge of other business-related software will be an added advantage.

Qualifications and Professional Experience
Applicants shall be holders of:

• First University Degree plus Master's in relevant fields (Economics, Management, or Engineering) plus 5 years post qualification relevant qualitative work-related experience with emphasis on reinsurance underwriting (both Treaty and Facultative) and claims management.

Or

• First University Degree in relevant fields (Economics, Management or Engineering) plus full professional qualification, plus 5 years post qualification relevant qualitative work-related experience with emphasis on reinsurance underwriting (both Treaty and Facultative); reinsurance pricing; claims management.

Or

• First University Degree in relevant fields (Economics, Management or Engineering) plus 7 years post qualification relevant qualitative work-related experience with emphasis on reinsurance underwriting (both Treaty and Facultative) and claims management.
• Professional Qualification is in Insurance or Actuarial Sciences
• Relevant work experience in a Reinsurance Company or Reinsurance Department of an Insurance Company is a must.
• The ideal candidate should have 5 years&' experience of Insurance/Reinsurance underwriting and claims management.

Attributes
Applicants must also be:

• Fluent English language
• Working knowledge of French will be an added advantage
• Below 40 years of age

Remuneration and Benefits
The successful candidate shall have the following benefits:

• Competitive Basic Salary on the Corporation's Grade Level PS1
• Variable pay (Annual Performance Bonus)
• Joint contribution to the Provident Fund (7% of the basic salary paid by staff and 14% by the employer)
• Children education subsidy for each child up to 26 years (maximum 4 children)
• Medical cover for staff and family;
• Housing Allowance
• Exemption from taxes and duties (diplomatic status of an international civil servant) — if non-Nigerian National;
• Home leave to country of origin paid by the employer (if non-Nigerian National);
• Duty Post Differential (Cost of Living Allowance), that may increase or decrease depending on the economic situation, paid in local currency.

Application Closing Date
25th December, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Contract Administrators at GE Nigeria

GE Oil & Gas is a world leader in advanced technologies and services with 43,000 employees in more than 100 countries supporting customers across the industry - from extraction to transportation to end use. Our unrelenting commitment to the environment, health and safety, quality and integrity defines us: it's The Way We Work.

We develop smart solutions for our customers across the oil and gas value chain delivering the innovation, customized service solutions, training programs and technology that helps them to maximize their efficiency, productivity and equipment reliability.

We partner with our customers to develop their next generation workforce; help them to fully benefit from the megatrends of natural gas, the growth of subsea and hard-to-reach reserves and the revolution in asset health management.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Contract Administrator
Job Number: 2371450
Location: Lagos
Business: GE Oil & Gas
Business Segment: OG-TMS Turbomachinery Solutions

Role Summary/Purpose   

• The successful candidate will manage cash and past due for Contractual Service.

Essential Responsibilities

• He/She will have responsibility of all aspects to ensure that cash and past dues targets (financial and operational) will be achieved.
• He/She plays a proactive role in cross-functional coordination with: Project Management, Finance, Local site Organization, Global Operations and Quality.
• He/She will be accountable for overall cash and past due strategies and assumptions.
• He/She will play a critical role in ensuring Past Due regional rhythm to be operative and efficient.
• He/She will be responsible to prepare periodic update to senior managers, including Operating plan and Business reviews.

Qualifications/Requirements   

• Engineering/Economic Degree
• 3+ experience in working capital roles
• Good knowledge of business dynamics, processes and accounting system
• Self-starter, high motivation level, strong leadership skills
• Ability to work at all levels of the organization and cross functionality
• Proven financial and business acumen
• Strong can do and problem solving attitude
• Proven capability to drive cross-functional team remotely
• English fluency

Additional Eligibility Qualifications    
Desired Characteristics:    

• At least 5 years experience inside O&G organization, preferably inside Global Services
• 3+ experience in GE O&G CSA in operational roles
• Oil & Gas industry experience
• Six Sigma Green Belt certified (or higher quality certification)

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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Technical Account Manager / Service Delivery Manager (TAM) at Microsoft Nigeria

Microsoft Nigeria - If you have unique experiences, skills and passions-and we believe you can bring them all to Microsoft for a rich, rewarding career and lifestyle that will surprise you with its breadth and potential. Just imagine the excitement and satisfaction of what you can do, where you can go, and the difference you can make with the resources of Microsoft behind you.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Technical Account Manager / Service Delivery Manager (TAM)
Location: Lagos

Job Description

• If you are passionate about service delivery, and like to work with the sharpest tools in technology and the brightest minds in business, we’d like to hear from you at Microsoft Services. We rely on the talent and original thinking of all kinds of personalities - and we pride ourselves on creating an environment where people can do what they do best.
• Nobody does technology quite like us. We’ve developed an unrivalled portfolio of software, services and devices that help businesses do business - bigger, better, faster and smarter. Whatever our customers’ objectives - be it improving end-user experience, business evolution, increased security or saving time and money - our Technical Account Managers are equipped with the resources, passion and commercial insight to help achieve them.
• We work with all kinds of organizations, from the big beasts of business and small-yet-savvy start-ups to giant government departments. What they all have in common, however, is the need to make the most of our innovative technologies. Which is where you come in.
• We’re looking for people who can inspire confidence and build robust working relationships with our customers; aligning our services and solutions to their business challenges and increasing the value of our partnership. People who can work collaboratively across Microsoft to makes things happen, embrace responsibility and thrive on taking the initiative. You love the challenge of bringing clarity and vision where there is uncertainty too - acting as a catalyst for change both with your team and your clients. A natural problem solver, you take pressure in your stride, accept feedback and know how to manage expectations.
• We pride ourselves on becoming trusted advisors to our customers. This means you’ll get to know their businesses, objectives, challenges and needs inside out. You’ll work with organizations of all sizes and levels of technological maturity; helping them make the most of our ever-evolving range of technological tools - whether it’s our established enterprise software products or our exciting new services and devices such as Azure, Office 365, Surface or Windows Phone 8. Adding value, driving service improvement and delivering results will all be down to you; so building robust relationships and taking a creative, proactive and collaborative approach will be key.
• This is a unique opportunity to increase your career currency. Touching on all parts of our business - and working alongside a wide range of colleagues - will give you an invaluable overview of everything that we do. And this will open up all kinds of doors for the future.
• Sound judgment, customer focus and the ability to work in a performance-driven environment are all essential. So if you know your way around technology - and have the entrepreneurial approach and commercial acumen that will make a world of difference to our customers - your future starts here.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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Oil & Gas Training: Introduction to the Oil & Gas Industry Course

The Introduction to the Oil & Gas Industry course is a foundational class designed for individuals who are new to the industry or simply curious about how the industry works. It is a general overview of the industry's activities as relates to oil and gas exploration and production.

The course is designed for individuals with zero or little knowledge of the oil and gas industry and hope to work or do business in the industry.

The course is packed full of practical examples, photos, videos, diagrams and industry case studies that bring the oil and gas industry to life so you can get a deeper understanding of the operations of the industry.

www.petrocarbon-eng.com/introduction-to-the-oil-and-gas-industry/

COURSE CONTENT

DAY 1:

a.) Introduction

b.) Review of Nigerian Oil & Gas Operators

c.) Key Nigerian Onshore & Offshore Fields

d.) Origin of Oil & Gas

• Hydrocarbon Formation
• Hydrocarbon Migration

e.) Exploration

• 3D Seismic Survey
• Mapping 
• Exploratory Drilling

f.) Drilling

• Well Casing
• Well Cementing
• Drilling Fluids
• Well Completion

DAY 2:

a.) Oil & Gas Production

• Types of Production Vessels
• Onshore Production Operations
• Offshore Production Operations

b.) Oil & Gas Transportation

• Via Onshore Pipeline
• Via Subsea Pipeline
• Via CrudeOIL EXPORT Tanker
• Via LNG Export Tanker
• SPM & CALM Buoys

c.) Crude Oil Refining

• Refining Process
• Petroleum Products

d.) Oil and Gas Terminologies

e.) Role of DPR & NNPC

f.) Nigerian Local Content Information


COURSE INFORMATION

Training Date and Venue: 

Port Harcourt
Date: December 7 - 8, 2015,
Address: Offshore Technology Institute, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Rivers State

Lagos
Date: December 10 - 11, 2015,
Address: Fourpoints by Sheraton, Victoria Island, Lagos

Course Fee:
NGN 70,000.00 (Seventy Thousand Naira only)

Certificates will be issued to all participants on successful completion of the training and assessment test.

TO REGISTER:

Go to:  www.petrocarbon-eng.com/trainings/ and fill the form.

OR

Call us and your registration can be done via telephone: 07038958585, 08038304313
or send an email to: training@petrocarbon-eng.com

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GE Nigeria Graduate Engineering Training Program 2015

GE is the world's Digital Industrial Company, transforming industry with software-defined machines and solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive. GE is organized around a global exchange of knowledge, the "GE Store," through which each GE business shares and accesses the same technology, markets, structure and intellect. Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, GE delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Graduate Engineering Training Program

Job Number: 2374600
Location: Lagos
Business: GE Oil & Gas
Business Segment: OG-MC Measurement & Control

Role Summary/Purpose

• GE is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation.
• Bently Nevada is an engineering installation service group (P&L Business) within the GE Oil and Gas- Measurement & Control business.

Essential Responsibilities

• The Systems & Instrumentation Engineer position is to perform installation, commissioning & trouble shooting of Bently Nevada Systems Hardware & software at customer sites.

The Responsibilities include the following:

• Install & configure Bently Nevada hardware & software required for protecting and managing a wide variety of machine types encountered in the Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Petrochemicals, Pulp & Paper, and other process industries.
• Assure jobs are executed in accordance with the cost allocations, which are budgeted.
• Assure the job is executed in a timely manner and in accordance with the customer's schedule.
• Understand contractual commitments.
• Identify problems and take the initiative to eliminate those problems for project success.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Minimum four-year Bachelor of Engineering degree or equivalent from an accredited College or University, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation or Mechanical Engineering background.
• Must have at least 1+ year of post-qualification experience working Energy and/or Oil & Gas industries in field maintenance of turbo machinery/vibration analysis diagnostics and instrumentation.
• Perform Data Collection Analysis & Report preparation for machinery problem diagnostics.
• Experience in maintenance and condition monitoring of rotating including centrifugal compressors, gas turbines, steam turbines, pumps etc.
• Demonstrate assurance dealing with people.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills both in English to convey technical concepts to business and technical personal.
• Ability to work under stressful working conditions including.
• Basic Knowledge of networking hardware and protocols.
• Basic knowledge of Modbus, OPC, NetDDE and serial communications (RS232, 422, 485).
• Electronics and/or mechanical trouble shooting skills. "Hand-on approach
• Good computer skills using MS Operating Systems, specifically Windows 2003 Server & application S/W such as MS office, Access etc.,
• Readiness to Travel on jobs as required by business and Ability to work on onshore and offshore platforms.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Desired Characteristics:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is preferred
• Strong business acumen and ability to sell GE products to the customer
• Strong customer service mind-set
• Prior field engineering experience is preferred
• Strong organizational skills
• Good understanding of machinery behaviour and problems
• Knowledge of other Asset Management techniques such as Lube oil analysis
• Thermography, Alignment etc will be given preference
• Ability to use Data collection instrumentation & software's such as ADRE, DM2000, MCM 2000, System 1 & Snapshot
• Prior project management experience is preferred
• ECDP program graduate is preferred (internal GE employees only)
• Strong project management skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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Manager - Analytics Needed at Etisalat Nigeria

Manager - Analytics at Etisalat Nigeria

Etisalat's vision is a world where people's reach
is not limited by matter or distance; a world
where people will effortlessly stay in touch with
family and friends; a world where businesses of
all sizes can reach new markets without the
limitations of distance and travel.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Manager - Analytics
Location: Nigeria
Job Summary:

- As part of the Customer Value Management
team, the role holder will be responsible for
developing and conducting advanced modelling
and analytics of customer data available across
the enterprise by providing strategic actionable
insights that are turned into campaign actions
and results.
- Leveraging internal data as well as external
market data to develop quantitative and
predictive models while conducting analyses in
support of the customer value management
team.
- Provide a stream of practical actionable insights
to the rest of the business covering analysis of
customer behavioural patterns and potential
campaign and recommend hidden opportunities
through data insights.
- Perform advanced micro analysis of customer
value bands within the database with practical
insights and recommendations on how to grow
value and extend customer lifetime value by
turning customer insights into tangible
campaigns and actions that will drive revenue.
- Leveraging on advanced statistical analyses with
a detailed understanding of data mining
techniques e.g. predictive modeling,
segmentations and providing strategic
recommendations and insights into key areas
such as: retentions, churn, LTV, CVM, Portfolio
Management and Product Management.
- Design advanced analytics to address customer
behavior associated with customer identification
attraction, retention and customer developments.
- Use data mining tools in interpreting and
analyzing large data sets through cluster
analysis, CHAID/CART, latent class, or other
segmentation methods.
- Design models and advanced analytics to
address customer behavior associated with
customer identification, attraction, retention and
customer development.

Educational Requirements

- A first degree in relevant numerate discipline.
- Industry Certification(s) and or Postgraduate/
Professional qualification(s) in a related field (an
added advantage)
- Expertise in data mining, transformation, and
analysis
- Expertise in building customized models in SAS,
SQL, or other data-mining / ETL tools
- Ability to use business judgment to guide
analysis, draws implications from analysis, and
synthesize into clear communications.
- Excellent understanding of data manipulation and
interrogation techniques, data mining and
statistical techniques such as linear and
logistical regression, CHAID and clustering
- Six (6) to Eight (8) years relevant work
experience with at least three (3) years in a
supervisory role.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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Female Cashiers Needed at Gigastreams Consulting Company

Company: Pharmaceutical  

Position: Female Cashiers

Location(s): Gbagada Axis

Application Deadline: 05th of November, 2015.

Job Type: Fulltime

Required Experience: 1 to 3 years

Qualification: Only Ssce & Ond holders are to apply

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our client, a Pharmaceutical Company based in Mainland Axis Lagos Mainland is seeking suitable and qualified candidates to fill in the role of a cashier.

DESCRIPTION 

Female Cashier

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1.      Ensure that each Guest receives outstanding Guest Service by providing a Guest friendly environment which includes greeting and acknowledging every Guest, maintaining outstanding standards, solid product knowledge and all other components of Guest Service.

2.      Maintain an awareness of all product knowledge information, merchandise promotions, test merchandise and advertisements.

3.      Adhere to all Company policies, procedures and practices including signing, pricing, and loss prevention.

4.      Accurately and efficiently complete all sales transactions and maintain proper cash and media accountabilities at POS registers.

5.      Communicate Guest requests to management.

6.      Any other duties as assigned by management.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1.      Ability to process information/merchandise through computer system and POS register system.

2.      Ability to communicate with associates and guests.

3.      Ability to read, count and write to accurately complete all documentation.

4.      Ability to freely access all areas of the store including selling floor, stock area, and register area.

5.      Ability to operate and use all equipment necessary to run the store.

6.      Ability to move or handle merchandise throughout the store.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

Prospecting Skills, Negotiation, Self-Confidence, Product Knowledge.

o   Trustworthiness and high regard for personal integrity.

o   Ability to learn fast.

o   Fantastic attitude. 

o   Good communication and interpersonal skill.

o   Computer proficiency (at least Microsoft word and excel) and living within Magodo, Ojodu, Ketu, Ikeja Ogudu, Gbagada, Ojota  or other close environs. 

o   This role is for (SSCE & OND holder).  

LOCATION

Applicant must be resident within,  Magodo, Ojodu, Ketu, Ikeja Ogudu, Gbagada, Ojota axis or other close environs. 

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