Graduate recruitment in Nigeria at GE Power and Water, March 2015

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GE Power & Water provides customers with a broad array of power generation, energy delivery and water process technologies to solve their challenges locally. Power & Water works in all areas of the energy industry including renewable resources such as wind and solar; biogas and alternative fuels; and coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear energy. The business also develops advanced technologies to help solve the world’s most complex challenges related to water availability and quality. Numerous products are qualified under ecomagination, GE’s commitment to providing innovative solutions that maximize resources, drive efficiencies and help make the world work better. At GE, developing people is embedded in our culture and integral to our growth. Headquartered in Schenectady, N.Y., Power & Water is GE's largest industrial business.

We are recruiting to fill the position below

Job Title: ECDP-SSA

Job Number: 2044479
Location: Abuja
Business: GE Power & Water
Business Segment: PW-PGS Power Generation Services

Role Summary / Purpose

• ECDP-SSA is a 12- month program designed to develop entry-level talent for GE businesses across Africa.
• The program purpose is to build expertise and leadership skills in specific areas of finance.
• The program includes classroom and online trainings. Candidates will undertake challenging assignments and benefit of exposure to GE senior leaders.

• As a key pipeline for future GE talent, the candidate will be required to learn and understand how use operating tools such as hperion to compile sales history for the region; tender for new businesses;
• Understand and develop relationships with customers; monitor sales force and onboard new customers; develop a comprehensive market and customer data base;
• Launch business products in an operating countries and execute sales processes.

• Bachelor's Degree with Engineering background and business related majors;
• 1- 2 years working experience CGPA greater than or equal 3.0/ 4.0
• A valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate will be required.
• Demonstrated team player;
• Confident self starter who has demonstrated drive;
• Ability to independently prioritize multiple tasks and work to meet deadlines
• Must have valid authorization to work full-time without any restriction in Nigeria
• An advanced to fluent level of English;
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced challenging environment;

• Strong attention to detail ensuring timely follow-up and closure.
• Clear, concise and articulate communication skills - verbal, written and listening.
• Ability to prepare and deliver effective presentations.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• High performer with a passion to achieve positive business results.
• Curiosity and desire to learn and expand skill set.
• Flexible, adaptable, and open to change.
• Able to take on ad-hoc assignments and work flexible hours as required.
• Ability to handle business sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity.
• Good organizational and efficiency skills;
• Experience working within a very busy environment where deadlines are clearly defined and must be met.