Maersk Line Graduate Programme

Maersk Line, the worlds leading shipping company, is looking for a self starting and driven individual to be part of our newly established Maersk Line Graduate Programme. If you are a University graduate with strong leadership aspirations, then we want you for our Nigeria Office in Lagos.
The Maersk Line Graduate Programme is a global two-year programme that covers two fixed rotations within the Maersk Line core business areas: Commercial, Operations and Network & Product.
Through your rotations, you will obtain a thorough knowledge of the way we operate, develop a full understanding of end-to-end processes and achieve a high level of commercial awareness as well as benefit from management and leadership training and experience.
You will join a team of highly competent colleagues that will be responsible for jointly reaching the objectives of your department. Your manager will continually provide you with individual sparring so that you can develop professionally and personally. Being part of our global shipping programme, you will meet your fellow Maersk Line Graduate Programme participants from all over the world in various seminars where you will receive leadership and cross-functional training. In addition, you will participate in e-based case studies and business simulations.
Upon completion of the Maersk Line Graduate Programme, we envision that you will be ready to take up a managerial position where you will continue to develop your leadership skills to further your A.P. Moller – Maersk career.
General Requirements
You will need to hold a Masters Degree in a Business related discipline and must have at least two years previous work experience via internships, industry placements or other relevant jobs. Prior shipping knowledge is not a pre-requisite.
You must possess a strong personal desire to get things done all the time and you must be mature and able to work independently and take initiative. Maersk Line operates globally, you must thrive in a truly international environment; your English skills (spoken and written) must be way above average. Previous extensive personal travel could be an advantage.
Age Limit: Not more than 27 years.
How to Apply
If you wish to apply for the programme, please submit your application via the online application form on our job portal at www.maerskline.com
Application receipt closes on the 9th of September, 2009.
Shortlisted candidates will be requested to take an Assessment Test as part of the recruitment process