Linkserve Nigeria is hiring for a Training / Education Manager to be based in Port Harcourt. TRAINING / EDUCATION MANAGER (REF: TE/LNK/0017) JOB DESCRIPTION Design and deliver training programmes in information and communications technology (ICT) Responsible for the applications of learning technologies to transfer skills (in both IT and non-IT subjects) Carrying out performance assessments to determine the skills gaps between current and desirable leaner skill levels Designing training programmes appropriate to the skills needed Ensuring the learning environment and resources support leaner needs Maintaining appropriate records of leaner development and also resource allocation SKILLS Ability to impart knowledge to students as well as to recognize individual learning skills and to adapt curriculum towards engaging each student relative to individual learning capacity Excellent communications skills especially in English and its variants Diplomatic skills is essential QUALIFICATIONS Minimum first degree from any reputable institution Must possess industry certification from recognized industry trainers like Microsoft MCT or similar How to Apply All applications to quote ref of job tile. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All resume to: jobs@linkserve.net on or before 17th September 2010 |

Our client is a social enterprise that provides affordable solar-powered products to low-income families in developing countries, replacing expensive and environmentally-damaging alternatives (kerosene lamps and batteries). The Company has presence in Hong Kong, London, Mauritius, Madagascar and Nairobi. The Company desires to expand its operations into the West African markets with Nigeria as the commercial hub of the region and thus seeks to recruit a GENERAL MANAGER who will have overall responsibility for the Company’s operations in Nigeria. Reporting to the Operations Director, the successful candidate will coordinate the business development initiatives of the Company across the entire region, as well as provide strategic leadership, vision and direction to the team. He/she will be responsible for the design and implementation of effective marketing strategies; ensuring ambitious sales targets for the products are met; as well as managing and ensuring efficient distribution channels for the products across the region. Specifically, the candidate will: • Coordinating the day-to-day operational activities of the company across the West Africa region. • Drive the development of annual operating plans including business plans, operational requirements, staffing and budgets within the framework set by the group’s corporate mission, strategic plan and policies • Grow sales through the identification, selection and contracting with in-country distributors; follow up on distributors’ orders, monitor stock levels and ensure that supply chain procedures are strictly adhered to. • Carry out research, investigate, develop and implement innovative alternative channels including existing rural areas beyond traditional distribution • Take full responsibility and ownership of the company’s P&L, and monitor performance metrics • Communicate and network regularly with market partners, distributors, media agencies and research agencies to ensure efficient running of daily business. • Liaise with NGOs, Government bodies and other organizations on legislative ideas. Develop and manage relationship with various stakeholders and institutions including World Bank, IFC and other players in the renewable energy sector. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTE • Higher degree(s) in Marketing, Finance, Economics or Business Administration (e.g. MBA). Relevant professional qualification in Marketing, Supply Chain or Project Management will be an added advantage • Minimum of 7 years post-qualification experience in sales force management, direct sales, marketing must have been spent in a similar role in an international or multinational organization, preferably within the West Africa region • Good leadership and people management skills to motivate and coordinate sales and social-marketing team. • Ability to produce concise and clear strategic and tactical marketing, distribution and sales plan • Proven track record in sales and marketing, specifically to rural consumers will be an added advantage • Excellent knowledge of contacts in the product distribution sector in Nigeria, and the broader West Africa region, and ability to achieve results in an environment that is challenging and sometimes unpredictable • Verbal and written communication in French will be a distinct advantage • Good interpersonal & communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills To apply, please quote ES00553 as the subject of your e-mail and send your current CV (prepared as a word document, and saved with your full names), a statement of how you meet our selection criteria, and the names and contact details (including telephone and e-mail addresses) of three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achievements and abilities to us at recruitment@ng.kpmg.com not later than 14th September, 2010

VACANCIES Our corporation, a legacy insurance broking and risk management company, is actively reinventing and repositioning itself as the leading insurance broking and risk management service provider in Nigeria. In continuation of this process of renewal, the under noted vacancies have arisen, and required to be filled immediately. HEAD (REINSURANCE) – REF: RE 001 The successful applicant will expectedly have the following attributes: • Be university educated. Possession of a higher degree, especially the MBA, would be an advantage • Possess the ACII or ACIIN qualification • Have at least 12 years post-NYSC work experience, most of which will be hands-on experience in an insurance company or insurance broking company environment • At least 6 years management level experience • An intimate knowledge of the Nigerian insurance environment, with an ability to understand and exploit the major influences on our markets • Highly market visibility • An ability to take a successful Division to the next level by establishing a strong presence in regional reinsurance markets • We seek to employ a leader who can take charge of a profit center, leading and motivating a small, dedicated team to achieve exceptional results. The successful candidate will have full profit center responsibility. Management and leadership skills are of prime importance for the position. HEAD (HR AND ADMINISTRATION) – REF: HRA 001 The successful candidate would likely fit this profile: • Be University educated • Possession of a higher degree, especially the MBA, would be an advantage • Have had at least 8 years work experience in medium or large enterprise(s) in the HR or Administration fields and preferably in the 2 fields management level experience • Will oversee staff matters, purchases, facility management, and allied issues, overseeing the HR and Administration functions. If you have a fit with either of these 2 openings, and consider the opportunity to make a mark in an exciting new management team not one to passed up, please apply quoting the job reference, within 2 weeks of the date of this advert to: THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, GLANVILL ENTHOVEN AND COMPANY (NIGERIA) LIMITED P.M.BOX 2273, MARINA, LAGOS. | WordPress Auto Translator

PROJECT MANAGER (REF: PM/LNK/0016) LOCATION: PORT HARCOURT JOB DESCRIPTION Creates and executes project work plan and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately Understands basic revenue models, P/L, and cost-to-completion projections and make decisions accordingly Accurately forecasts revenue, profitability, margins, bill rates and utilization SKILLS Ability to identify business development and “add-on” sales opportunities as they relate to a specific project Leads proposal efforts including completing project scoping Ability to facilitate team and client meetings effectively Understands internet, intranet, Extranet and client/server architectures Maintains awareness of new and emerging technologies and the potential application on client engagements QUALIFICATION Candidate must be a Certified Associate in Project Management Project management professional certification is an added advantage 3 – 5 years experience in project management All resume to: jobs@linkserve.net within 2 weeks of this publication All applications to quote ref of job tile. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. | WordPress Auto Translator

LOGISTICS MANAGER (REF: LM/LNK/0015) LOCATION: PORT HARCOURT Coordinating and controlling the other cycle and associated storage and movement of resources (equipment/man power/ tools) Analyzing data to monitor performance and plan improvement in delivery performance Analyzing logistics problems and preferring real solutions Managing logistics team SKILLS: Extensive overall logistics management experience with specific exposure in project management role Ability to communicate in effective and concise manner. Excellent English communication skills is prerequisite Possess strong analytical troubleshooting and problem resolution/solving skills Good time management skills and ability to prioritize projects and process multiple tasks as requires Capable of development clear and up to date procedural documentation QUALIFICATION Candidates hold a university degree in logistics or comparable degree with additional related business administration degree as a plus 3 – 5 years of experience in logistics management Knowledge of MS office package REMUNERATION: Very attractive All resume to: jobs@linkserve.net within 2 weeks of this publication All applications to quote ref of job tile. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. | WordPress Auto Translator

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT (REF: FA/LNK/0014) LOCATION: LAGOS RESPONSIBILITIES Provide leadership in accounting Receivable Prepare schedule of VAT, WHT and PAYE Prepare/update monthly accruals, prepayments and account reconciliations Periodic physical inventory counts and checks and comparison against records Preparation of monthly management accounts Prepare/update receipt schedule and calculate monthly revenue amortization QUALIFICATIONS University degree or HND in Accounting with ACA Minimum of 3 years experience (exposure in ICT will be an added advantage) Good knowledge of Pastel accounting software or any other popular accounting package would also be an added advantage REMUNERATION: Very attractive All resume to: jobs@linkserve.net within 2 weeks of this publication All applications to quote ref of job tile. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. | WordPress Auto Translator