WaterAid Nigeria vacancies: Programme Officer (Sanitation & Hygiene) Abuja

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WaterAid is a UK registered international charity dedicated to the provision of safe water, sanitation and hygiene education to the world's poorest people. We support local organisations to manage low cost, sustainable projects and also provid pol icy support to secure the right of poor people to affordable water and sanitation services. To effectively implement our country strategy, WaterAid Nigeria is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following position: JOB TITLE: PROGRAMME OFFICER, SANITATION & HYGIENE Responsibilities You will successfully handle Nigeria Country Programme's Sanitation and Hygiene work, including support to partners to implement the Sanitation and Hygiene programme plan, conduct Sanitation and Hygiene researches I to strengthen WaterAid's policy and advocacy work, support the development, implementation and evaluation of pilot Sanitation and Hygiene service delivery models, document and share lessons with internal and external stakeholders for sustainable development of the sector. The position holder will be based in Abuja but will require considerable travel to support our work in the states, LGAs and with local community beneficiaries. Qualifications Minimum qualifications for this position include a Bachelor's Degree in Development Studies or the Socia Sciences. Membership of a relevant professional body will be an added advantage. You will also have strong knowledge of experimental research and at least 3 years experience of working in the Water Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) Sector. Method of Applications Interested candidates should access the application pack on our website www.wateraid.org/nigeria an fill out the application form online. Completed Electronic Application Forms should be e-mailed to hrnig@wateraid.org Please note that ONLY applications submitted on WaterAid's Standard Application Form will be considered. Closing date for submission of all applications is Sunday 22nd August, 2010 and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. WaterAid is an equal opportunity employer; women and persons with disability are in particular encouraged to apply

GE Oil & Gas Recruitment : Account Manager

GE is a diversified technology, media and financial services company, dedicated to creating products that make life better. From aircraft engines and power generation to financial services, medical imaging, television programming and oil and gas. GE operates in more than 100 countries and employs over 300,000 people worldwide.

Job Number:1197190  
Function:Sales - Client, Account and Affiliate Origination and Management  
Business:GE Energy - Oil & Gas  
Career Level:Experienced  
Location:Lagos, Nigeria
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GE's Oil & Gas business is a leader in the development and delivery of advanced product and service offerings for the global oil and gas industry. As a consequence of the rapid expansion of its technology base, GE's Oil & Gas is capable of addressing the largest and most complex engineering and application challenges entirely from its own worldwide resources. So whether it's the world's largest LNG compression trains, re-injection of high sulfur gas, enhancing the safety and productivity of the world's oil and gas pipelines, or equipment for the production of oil and gas from harsh environments, GE is leading the charge.


GE Oil & Gas recently acquired Vetco Gray, a 5,000 employee company, with a century of experience and innovation in the oil and gas industry, Vetco Gray is a leading supplier of products, systems and services for onshore and offshore drilling and production. The strong reputation of the company's products and services is a reflection of the drive and talent of its diverse, global workforce – Vetco Gray is present in more than 60 locations over 30 countries worldwide.

Role Summary/Purpose
The Account Manager is responsible for leading and strategically growing our full scope of Vetco Gray drilling products and services across land, subsea and capital drilling equipment.

Essential Responsibilities
Position the Company to achieve order bookings and targets as defined by Company strategy using whatever resources available to achieve this end.
* Prepare and maintain account plans for major accounts, setting strategies and targets in agreement with his/her supervisor.
* Communicate customer requirements into the organisation and ensure bidding and order processing is activated and followed through to a timely conclusion.
* Be involved during the bidding process and work with the proposals and project/operations organisations to ensure that quotations are of high quality and meet customer requirements. Within management guidelines, the account manager should set the proposed selling prices and fully understand the fiscal effect of each bid.
* When involved with project work, the account manager should be closely involved with all phases of the project execution, involving himself/herself in any events that require action to resolve technical, commercial or delivery issues.
* Be responsible for forecasting customers' requirements and maintain a current forecast through the marketing and forecasting database.
* Develop working relationships with key individuals within the customers' organisations to build trust and understanding and to be able to establish/anticipate the customers' requirements for Vetco Gray products and services.
* Be fully conversant with Company safety policies and procedures and always behave in a manner that satisfies safety requirements.
* Ensure that all business dealings, discussions and negotiations are conducted with complete probity and in compliance with the guidelines as set out in the Companies code of ethics.

Qualifications/Requirements
* Education to degree level in an engineering science, HNC or HND together with experience in the oil and gas industry would be a requisite. Familiarity with commercial issues would be an advantage.
* Candidates should be capable of forging strong business relationships, managing their business with minimum intervention from their supervisor, be first class communicators and be able to work effectively in team situations.
* The account manager should be prepared, when the occasion demands, to travel within Nigeria in the interests of Company and Customer business.

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