Vacancies in a fast growing consulting firm

A consulting firm domiciled in Lagos is recruiting for the following positions.

1.) Executive Officer Communications. Tocreate, implement and oversee communications and marketing programs that effectively describe and promote the organization and its products both internally and externally to a wide range of stakeholders, including but not limited to employees, shareholders, media, influential members of the business community, the press, the community and the public. Duties will include quality control and technical / IT support.
Essential duties and responsibilities will include the following

· Proofreading and editing of documents before distribution

· Delivering internal communications within assigned deadlines.
· Creating and implementing marketing strategies.
· Managing and working with internal and external business partners and vendors
· Updating the organization’s website, blog, and assisting with technological enhancements.
· Maintaining and developing the organization’s database of industry contacts, associations and consultants.
· Developing and maintaining an online (facebook, twitter, etc.) presence for the company using the latest communication gadgets and tools.
· Creating and applying various marketing management and public relations techniques in order to generate revenue.
· Assisting in planning, designing and coordinating the PR and communication campaigns for the organization’s trainings, conferences, workshops, retreats and seminars.
· Liaising with the organization’s PR agency to ensure the implementation of the client’s branding and communications strategy
· Keeping staff and clients up to date with company news
· Editing and organizing the production of documents
· Composing, designing and producing publications such as newsletters, leaflets and brochures
· Providing support to colleagues on all PR related activities.

Knowledge and Skills required

· Excellent written, spoken and research ability in English
· Proven ability to develop and manage relationships with a diverse audience
· Strong interpersonal skill
· Good knowledge of media tools
· Excellent communication, organizational and project management skills
· Proficiency in the use of MS Office suite. i.e. Word, Excel and PowerPoint
· Strong writing and editing skills
· Computer, desktop publishing skills, experience in web design

Education and/or experience
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Communications, English Language, Journalism, Social Sciences or other related degree with a minimum of five (5) years work experience in communications and information management, journalism/publishing or PR in a corporate environment. A post first degree qualification is an advantage.

2. Senior Office Manager
Key Responsibilities
· Managing all files and records related to the office to give back information when needed
· Maintaining petty cash records and provide book keeping support.
· Filing of all accounting documentation
· Handling recurring expenditure such as phone, electricity and internet bills
· Over sight in travel logistics and hospitality
· Supervision of IT staff
· Placing orders with vendors (vendor liaison)
· Facility maintenance

Knowledge, Skill and Experience
· Excellent computer and administrative skills
· Professional appearance and manner
· Good communication and interpersonal skills
· Excellent numeracy and financial awareness
· Attention to detail and accuracy
· Proven ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
· Basic electrical wiring knowledge

Educational Qualification
A minimum of a first degree is essential with specialization in Business Administration, Accounting or Social Sciences being preferable.

3. Sales Officer who is based in Lagos. He/she must have experience in negotiating for the long and short term leasing of marine equipment e.g. boats and contractual agreements involved.

The ideal candidate should be;

· Well spoken
· Neat, well-mannered and presentable
· Able to make a headway in a new environment
· Able to work with little or no supervision
Education and/or experience
A bachelor’s degree. Candidates must have good working knowledge of the petroleum industry and specialized knowledge of boats.

Application deadline
November 28, 2011

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send a detailed copy of their CV’s to [email protected] stating the position being applied for as the subject of the e-mail. Please note that applications received after November 28, 2011 will not be processed and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.