Information Systems Manager Job Vacancy at FINCA International

FINCA International, one of the world’s leading microfinance institutions, provides financial services to more than 900,000 clients through 21 wholly-owned and operated subsidiaries in Africa, Eurasia, Latin America
and the Greater Middle East. FINCA International opens a Microfinance Bank in Nigeria and currently looking for an Information Systems (IS) Manager, to be based in Owerri, Nigeria. The IS Manager reports to the Country Director. The IS Manager is in charge of leading a function whose key responsibility is to facilitate alignment of FINCA’s technology with its operational vision based on the information systems strategy, by putting in place information systems which provide business advantage and increase operating efficiency in serving the FINCA’s clientele.


Job Title: IS MANAGER
The responsibilities of this position are:
- Review the information systems strategy and advise changes in the light of changes in FINCA operations and external environment,
- Planning and co-ordination of all information systems development projects to support the achievement of FINCA business strategy,
- Carry out routine reviews of the core banking system to ensure optimum interactions between the system and users,
- Carry out annual appraisal of performance and make recommendations on staff training.
- Overall review of the effectiveness of the system and in charge of quality assurance,
- Evaluate developments in the banking industry to ensure that the FINCA core banking system provides state-of-the-art business solutions to users,
- Plan and design disaster recovery plans for the FINCA information systems,
- Overall responsible for designing the information security policy covering information system applications and infrastructure,
- Undertake a review of the branch network connectivity to establish the operating level,
- Coach and mentor staff on information systems development at the country level,
- Oversee timely implementation of information systems projects focused on efficient information exchange within FINCA and delivery of customer services,


IDEAL PROFILE:
- University Degree in computer science or equivalent,
- Oracle database management and administration,
- Minimum 5-years experience in an IT position in a reputable financial services organization,
- Knowledge of banking regulatory/compliance framework, information systems policies and practice,
- Experience with Windows OS, server configuration and maintenance, networking, and Windows-based scripting languages, and some familiarity with Unix/Linux,
- Experience with more than one operating system / multi sites,
- Strong business (as opposed to technical) performance orientation,
- Excellent project management skills,
- Ability to anticipate problems and proactively takes measures to control or minimize them,
- Ability to network and create positive, mutually co-operative relationships with internal customers,
- Innovation and creativity, ability to translate business needs into technical solutions,
- Energy, determination and flexibility, ability to set realistic, aggressive targets, leads by example, empowers staff, actively displays and rewards target behaviors,
- High level of confidentiality required,
- Fluency in English required
- Some domestic travel (up to 30%).


Method of application
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=FINCA&cws=1&rid=962


FINCA International Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


Application closes 31 August 2012. 

Visa Card Jobs in Lagos,Nigeria

Visa Inc. is a global payments technology company that connects consumers, businesses, financial institutions and governments in more than 200 countries and territories, enabling them to use digital currency instead of cash and checks.


Visa does not issue cards, extend credit or set rates and fees for consumers. Visa’s innovations enable its bank customers to offer consumers choices: Pay now with debit, ahead of time with prepaid or later with credit products. From the world’s major cities to remote areas without banks, people are increasingly relying on digital currency along with mobile technology to use their money anytime, make purchases online, transfer funds and access basic financial services. All of which makes their lives easier and helps grow economies.


Behind the Visa brand are our talented employees who continuously raise the bar with innovative solutions and products that deliver the convenience and security of digital currency to more people all over the world. 




Job Title: Business Development Leader (Job Number: 122383)
Location: Nigeria-Lagos-Lagos
Organization: Visa Inc.
Job: Sales


POSITION SUMMARY


Provide VISA’s leading Acquirers with support, from opportunity assessment to execution that will drive increased revenue and Merchant Sales Volume (MSV) through the defined Acceptance Strategy for South Africa and neighbouring countries. Success in this role will be measured by several factors including: growth in Visa revenue, VISA sales volume, growth in point of acceptance devices deployed in market, growth in geographic expansion of card acceptance and channel expansion.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES


Develop and strengthen Acquirer Bank Clients through delivery of enhanced product support
- In partnership with CEMEA Business Development, support and strengthen the VISA client relationship to achieve business goals and objectives.
- In partnership with CEMEA Business Development, contribute in the evaluation and the prioritisation of Acquirer Bank requirements and opportunities to drive both volume and revenue growth.
- Contribute and support a comprehensive CRM process that includes detailed Acquiring account plans and call reporting to strengthen VISA Client relationships


Expand Acceptance into new merchant sectors
-In partnership with CEMEA Marketing and Business Development, secure the commitment of Acquirers to identify and target under penetrated merchant sectors.
- Lead the implementation of VISA’s acceptance strategy; working closely with the Acquirers to increase the numbers of merchant outlets accepting VISA cards in both new and existing sectors (e.g. grocery, petrol, utilities).
-Lead the development and execution of suitable commercial solutions to achieve acceptance growth, (as measured by number of acceptance outlets, sales volume and share of spend) in new and existing sectors.


Expand acceptance into new channels
-In partnership with CEMEA Marketing and Business Development, identify channel specific opportunities, develop an approach and formulate targets for capturing under penetrated payment channels with Acquirers. (e.g. mPOS, Kiosk, Bill Pay Portals)


Contribute to the development of the Acceptance Marketing strategy and plans
-Contribute towards South Africa marketing plan targeted at merchants that takes into account the acceptance strategy, competitive landscape and Acquirer business objectives.
-Ensure the Acceptance marketing plan and strategy is effectively communicated to and understood by the relevant stakeholders in the sub-region.
-Provide professional advice and consultancy to senior level management in key client’s banks covering both tactical and strategic products and marketing aspects for Acceptance Development.
-Provide training and support to relationship management staff.
-Provide qualified sales support for individual members.
-In partnership with CEMEA Marketing team, provide input into design and implementation of marketing and promotional activities to enhance usage and activation.


Establish and manage budget requirements for the Acceptance Development – Acquirer/ Merchant function
-Deliver detailed budgetary plans which are built bottom-up and regularly reviewed, maintaining a flexibility and resilience to cater for local market dynamics.
-Prioritise and secure the optimal allocation of budget for Bank Acquirer and Merchant related activities to support the achievement of business objectives (e.g. Marketing, infrastructure and strategy execution).
-Direct and coordinate the implementation of the sub-regional plans within the constraints of the budget.


In conjunction with the Hub based staff, manage the provisioning of consultancy, education and sales support to relationship management
-Represent Visa by speaking at conferences and business meetings and undertake media and public relations activities.


KEY COMPETENCIES
-Leadership Skills
-People management skills
-Superior negotiation skills leading to timely and acceptable resolutions
-Client relationship and management skills
-Able to work with little management oversight
-Strategic management and creative thinking
-Analytical in thought processes
-Solid interpersonal skills and working with cross functional teams
-Exceptional verbal and written communication skills - Development and preparation of executive level briefs
-Self-directed and motivated


Qualifications


Education: Bachelors’ or MBA economics/business or related field with marketing foundation


Skills - Professional/Technical/Business
-Retail banking/financial services sector or card acquiring business experience.
- Knowledge and understanding of banking operations and/ or payment schemes, including products & services, business systems and processes
-Strong self-management skills including demonstrable drive and energy
-Sales experience and proven negotiation skills
-Multicultural sensitivity and interpersonal relationship management, including the ability to work effectively within APCEMEA, between regions and with Worldwide Services staff
- Ability to identify key strategic issues and to generate and deliver creative and innovative solutions to problems and opportunities
-Strong commercial acumen with previous product line P&L responsibility is a plus
-Strong communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills are needed to influence direction and change attitudes and decisions of senior level international bankers 




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Motorola Solutions Vacancy for a Channel Account Manager

On any given day, every moment matters to someone, somewhere. And every moment, Motorola Solutions' innovations, products, and services play essential roles in people's lives. 
We help firefighters see around buildings and police officers see around street corners. We make supply chains visible to retailers and entire power grids visible to utility workers. We provide the situational awareness first responders need when a moment brings catastrophe. And we help companies deliver shipments at the moment they’re promised. 


We do this by connecting them to seamless communication networks, applications and services, by providing them with real-time information, and by arming them with intuitive, nearly indestructible handheld devices. 


We help people be their best in the moments that matter. This is our purpose.


The following Vacancy exists in our Lagos Office 


Job Title: Channel Account Manager
Job ID 102394
Location NIGERIA – LAGOS
Job Category Business Development , Sales and Marketing
Position Type Experienced
Relocation Provided None
Education Required Unknown
Experience Required 1 – 3
Department Description 
 Senior Territory Sales Manager in charge of indirect (distribution) Two way radio business development in West English Speaking Africa. 
This role is based in Nigeria, Lagos. 
Part of the Middle-East and Africa team in charge of indirect sales (distribution) working directly with the Channel Account Manager of East, Central and East Africa, the candidate will have the responsibility of Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia and the Sierra Leone.


Scope of Responsibilities/Expectations
The successful candidate’s mission will consist in developing the two way radio business in the quoted countries and accelerate the Technology migration towards Digital Two-Way Radio Solutions.
Establish, develop and maintain a strong and professional sales relationships with current and future Channel Partners
Recruit new channel partners
Coordinate co-selling activity and resolve channel conflict
The candidate will have to work with our channel partners and build on a strategy which focuses on positioning Motorola Solutions as the leader of the two way radio business in his geographic area of responsibility.
Closely monitor Channel Partner’s performance, provide support and help partners on their level of specialization
Responsible for the achieving/exceeding territory channels sales quotas
Travel when necessary to visit partners, end users, events and exhibitions
Support channel partners on their transition to a solutions selling business
Propose tactics to increase sales and product awareness within the channel community
Conduct successful presentations to partners and end users of partners 


Specific Knowledge/Skills
English is a must, French is a plus
Strong selling skills in major accounts and/or a territory is essential
Must be a self-starter and strong closer with multi-tasking ability
Cultural and environmental knowledge are essential
The ability to be a strong team player and inspire colleagues and clients is essential
Ability to accurately forecast channels sales activity, projects pipeline and be able to follow up
Must demonstrate an ability to excel within a cross-functional team environment
Channel partner management knowledge is a MUST.
Two way radio knowledge is definitely a PLUS
Strategy, decision making and execution are critical 


How to Apply 
http://careers.motorolasolutions.com/moto.cfm?page=search_jobs

St. Saviour’s School Vacancies for Primary School Teachers & IT Systems Administrator

St. Saviour’s School Vacancies for Primary School Teachers & IT Systems Administrator 
St. Saviour’s School, Ebuta-Meta, a highly reputable Trust Primary School, is seeking suitable applicants for the following vacant job positions:


JOB POSITION IT SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR
PERSON SPECIFICATION
- Recognized IT qualification and degree
- A minimum of 5 years working experience in system Administration;
- Be familiar with software development and management




JOB POSITION LOWER/UPPER PRIMARY TEACHERS
PERSON SPECIFICATION
- Recognized teaching qualification and degree;
- A minimum of 5 years teaching experience;
- A computer literate
- Commitment to ongoing professional development;
- A degree in Nursery Education will be an added advantage


REMUNERATION
We offer a very attractive package which compares favourably with other educational institutions


How to apply
Interested candidates should send in handwritten letter of application with detailed CV, photocopies of credentials/certificates of qualification and a list of three referees, with telephone number and contact address, by post and e-mail, to:


The Head Teacher
P.OBox 207
Ebuta Metta, Lagos
info@stsavioursschools.org


Application closes 5th July, 2012

IT Business Development Vacant Job Position at 3CNET Lagos

IT Business Development Vacant Job Position at 3CNET Lagos,June 2012 
3CNET is seeking a dynamic, self-starting technology professional with a proven track record of success in Technology Solutions management and a demonstrated aptitude for collaboration that facilitates high quality deliverable outcomes.
The position is primarily client facing and requires a broad range of skills and capabilities for successfully analyzing and defining business needs, coordinating across key stakeholder groups and managing full life cycle of the technology solution.


JOB TITLE: INSIDE SALES FOR TECHNOLOGY (IT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE)
LOCATION: Lagos


JOB SUMMARY:
The inside sales role requires at least 1 – 2 years’ experience selling IT, Technology and training services. She/he will also be responsible for ensuring the professional appearance of the organization and providing quality service to our clients according to our standards and procedures.  Candidate must be based in Lagos, Nigeria.


RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conducting both specific and general-awareness campaigns to promote the companies Solutions within target markets.
Participation in general sales & marketing activities including trade exhibitions, conferences, equipment demonstrations etc.


To liaise with engineering team on proposals and projects.
To liaise with existing agents and other group companies on lead generation, proposals and projects.
Ownership of sales process from prospect generation, bid stages, contract signing and post sale client satisfaction follow-up ensuring the client's requirements and expectations are managed and met.
Developing new accounts and sales leads by cold calling and networking.
Develop existing relationships and target specific opportunities.
To meet revenue based targets.
Manage the sales process within defined Company procedures.
Ensure that prospects database is updated weekly. Create sales and capture plans for defined territories as required.
Maintain accurate business forecasts weekly and monthly.
Maintain effective relationships both internal and external.
Develop sales presentations.
Ensure smooth hand over of orders to Operations, and to provide first line customer support.
Providing detailed correspondence for customers.
Identifying customer needs and preparing written proposals to deliver cost effective solutions in conjunction with the engineering team.


QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
HND/B.A/B.Sc. Computer Science/Engineering/Business Admin or any related degree.
Be flexible and able to respond to client needs.
Have a minimum of 1- 2 years working experience.
Must possess persuasive and negotiating skills.
Self-confidence and aggressive in pursuing targets.
Must have a great drive to perform and deliver results.
Demonstrated understanding of customer training needs and competitive landscape.
IT Savvy, excellent user of MS office, presentation/graphics tools.
Articulate with excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
Team player, warm, dynamic, respects views of others.
Significant experience in Technical, IT and Business Training Services market.


Method Of Application
Qualified candidates should send their CV to:
Corporate Head Office:
41, Adelabu Street,
Surulere, Lagos
Nigeria


Victoria Island Branch:
3, Abiola Segun Ajayi Str,
Off Muri Okunola,
Victoria Island,
Lagos, Nigeria.


www.3cnetworks.com
Email: info@3cnetworks.com


Application Deadline 30th June, 2012.