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Jobs in Nigeria at Leading Edge Consulting, November 28th 2013
Leading Edge Consulting, is a Human Resources & Organizational Development Firm set up to tackle the unprecedented challenges faced by organizations in the 21st century. For over one decade, we have consistently rendered qualitative services in these areas to varied clients across different sectors of the Nigerian economy.
Our clientele cut across professional services, manufacturing to high profile individuals. We have been retained by our clients to search for suitable individuals to provide effective administrative and specialist support to them.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Position: Executive Assistants
Location: Lagos
Requirements- Good First degree, preferably a second class upper division and above.
- Cognate experience that matches the specific role.
- Excellent communications skills-written and oral.
- Trustworthy, confidential and high ethical orientation.
- Demonstrable high proficiency in the use of Microsoft office.
- The use of the related office software is advantageous.
- Professional in appearance, presentation and in conduct.
- The ideal candidate should have the poise and manners that evoke respect.
- He/ She must be diligent, persevering and ready to go the extra mile to get things done.
Job Position: Office Administrator
Location: Lagos
Requirements- Good First degree, preferably a second class upper division and above.
- Cognate experience that matches the specific role.
- Excellent communications skills-written and oral.
- Trustworthy, confidential and high ethical orientation.
- Demonstrable high proficiency in the use of Microsoft office.
- The use of the related office software is advantageous.
- Professional in appearance, presentation and in conduct.
- The ideal candidate should have the poise and manners that evoke respect.
- He/ She must be diligent, persevering and ready to go the extra mile to get things done.
Job Position: Confidential Secretary
Location: Lagos
Requirements- Good First degree, preferably a second class upper division and above.
- Cognate experience that matches the specific role.
- Excellent communications skills-written and oral.
- Trustworthy, confidential and high ethical orientation.
- Demonstrable high proficiency in the use of Microsoft office.
- The use of the related office software is advantageous.
- Professional in appearance, presentation and in conduct.
- The ideal candidate should have the poise and manners that evoke respect.
- He/ She must be diligent, persevering and ready to go the extra mile to get things done.
Job Position: Program Officer
Location: Lagos
Description- The successful candidate will provide firm and effective support to the Executive Director of the Foundation on a day to day basis, seeing to the smooth and cost effective implementation of its projects and programmes, in line with the strategic framework agreed with and provided by the Project Consultants and approved by the Board of Trustees.
Requirements- Minimum of First degree in Education, Business Management or Social Science is preferred. A Master's degree will be an added advantage.
- Must have at least 3 years post-graduation experience obtained from a well run organization. Cognate experience in managing projects, monitoring and evaluation, working with youths in the area of educational development in a non- profit environment is desirable.
- Self-motivated, flair for people management, professional networking with schools, communities, organizations and youths are added advantage.
- Must have the ability to formulate, manage, monitor and review delivery and the quality of project.
- Must be able to manage budgets, prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Must be dynamic, self motivated, flexible, have good interpersonal, excellent oral and written communication skills, negotiation skills, as well as well as team orientation.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and strong judgment and a strong commitment to develop, promote and practice the Foundation's vision, mission, values and strategy.
- Proficiency in the use of Ms Word, Spreadsheet and PowerPoint are required.
- Must be ready to travel, if required.
Remuneration- This position attracts reasonable compensation.
Job Position: Head - Human Resources and Organization Development
Location: Lagos
Job Description- It seeks to make the organization a great place to work and also invest in building the skills of its staff, in ways that are meaningful and cost effective to both the staff and the organization.
- The right candidate will deliver on the company's priorities and ensure that staff feel well supported, engaged and resilient to face the unfolding challenges.
ResponsibilitiesThis position reports directly to the Managing Director/CEO and has the following responsibilities:
- Develop and fashion out appropriate Human Resources policies for the company- a blueprint of how to motivate, reward and support staff, amongst others, in line with the company's vision, mission and core values.
- Ensure seamless implementation of the HR policies, systems and procedures and the workforce 'buy-in' or 'ownership'. This includes ensuring effective maintenance of staff data, welfare, reward systems, industrial and labour relations.
- Strategically build and develop a learning organization anchored on an appropriate organizational climate, prudence and value for money.
- Promote strong employee engagement agenda.
- Instill a systematic and holistic performance management system that is merit-driven and has in-built mechanism for staff development and growth and also for exit, where necessary.
- Manage organizational development strategies and processes and assess organizational development needs of operating, business and functional units.
- Lead the design, development and implementation of programmes, policies and strategies tailored to meet organizational development needs and programme goals in areas such as organizational strategy, structure. systems, shared values, staffing. skills etc. Employ appropriate coaching and mentorship schemes.
- Manage change effectively and help others to understand the stages and strategies that lead to effective organizational change.
Requirements:- Minimum of a Masters degree in the Social Sciences, Management Science or allied areas. Possession of a degree in Psychology, Human Resources Management or an MBA is considered advantageous.
- Minimum of 10 years post-graduation cognate experience in areas that traverse human resources management. strategic management, learning & development and organizational development. This will include not less than 3 years in managerial role. Specialist experience in specific areas such as job evaluation, compensation structuring, organizational behavior etc are desirable. Experience in a HR Consulting environment ri a multinational firm is an added advantage.
- The right candidate must not only be articulate and high in critical thinking but must also be a 'hands-on' problem- solver. He/She must be a thorough bred professional. fair and firm, whose ethical standing, is not in doubt. The candidate must have excellent written and oral communication skills, demonstrate high interpersonal relationship skills and have the capacity to gain the confidence of the various stakeholders, The candidate must also be commercial and results-oriented in seeing the meeting point between the HR practices, organizational behavior, bottom line and sustainability issues.
Remuneration:
- This position attracts excellent compensation commensurate with the best in the Industry.
Method Of Application:
If you are interested and meet the requirements, please send your application together with your comprehensive curriculum vitae and evidence of your current annual remuneration package to:
[email protected] or
[email protected] OR by courier to:
The Director-MCS
Leading Edge Consulting
202 Awolowo Road-3rd Floor
Ikoyi, Lagos.
Note: All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application Deadline: 3rd December, 2013
