Distributors Required at Lighting Africa

Lighting Africa is part of the World Bank Group’s contribution to Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All). It is implemented in partnership with the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP), the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the governments of Australia, Austria, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America.

Lighting Africa, a joint World Bank and IFC program, seeks to accelerate the development of markets for modern, affordable off-grid lighting products in Sub-Saharan Africa where close to 600 million people – or about two-thirds of the population – live without grid electricity. This lack of modern energy services severely limits educational and economic opportunities as well as negatively impacting day-to-day quality of life. The goal is to mobilize, and provide support to the private sector to supply quality, affordable and modern off- grid solar lighting and energy solutions to people living in areas that are not connected to the electric grid.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified companies for:

Job Title: Distributor

Location: Nigeria

The Opportunity in Nigeria

Nigeria is Africa’;s most populous country, with over 170 million people. However, about 60% of Nigerians live in off-grid locations. As a result many Nigerian households have resorted to fuel-based alternatives such as small generators, kerosene lanterns, battery- powered torches and candles that are not only expensive but also hazardous to health and the environment.
This situation presents a huge opportunity for safer, more affordable and more efficient off-grid lighting solutions. Through the Lighting Africa Nigeria program, which was launched in 2015, the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation, in partnership with manufacturers of quality verified solar lighting products, microfinance institutions and other development stakeholders, are creating an opportunity to accelerate access to high quality solar lighting products by Nigerian households.

Growing Consumer Demands for Off-grids Lighting Products

The Lighting Africa Program in Nigeria has launched a targeted consumer education campaign with the goal of creating awareness and educating consumers on the benefits of quality off-grid lighting products The campaign, which is still on-going, is indeed generating awareness and growing consumer demand for these products.
This growing consumer interest and demand, as well as the massive growth prospects for off-grid lighting products in Nigeria, are now attracting an increasing number of manufacturers of quality-verified off-grid lighting and energy products who have expressed keen interest in partnering with local distribution companies to profitably grow the market in Nigeria.
Accordingly, the Lighting Africa Program seeks to link up manufacturers and Nigeria-based distributors who are interested in tapping into this viable and growing business opportunity.

Are you Interested in being a National, Regional or State Distributor?
Interested national, regional or state distributors/sub-distributors should:

Have an effective country-wide distribution network in key regions / towns/rural areas either directly or indirectly through reputable partners.
Have a good working relationship with trade channels country-wide.
Have an established sales and marketing team capable of contributing to a steady growth of the company.
Have a good marketing and sales structure that can integrate an additional small sized service and maintenance unit.
Have a sound financial base.

Application Closing Date
29th July, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified company meeting the above criteria should send in a Letter of interest and company profile which includes:

A summary of the company’s business including history, values and strengths;
The range of products distributed and estimated quantities sold perquarter;
A summary of the distribution network and reach including the number of outlets and locations served.

Letters of interest should be submitted by email to: distributors@lightingafrica.org

Note

Interested companies should expressly indicate the category of distributorship sought (that is, National, Regional or State).
Only short-listed companies will be contacted.

Finance and Administrative Managers at IT Shows Incorporated

IT Shows, Inc. an international development consulting organization based in Arlington, Virginia, USA is seeking candidates for the following positions for the potential USAID/Nigeria-funded project. IT Shows, Inc. builds the capacity of developing countries through innovative services and solutions and provides technical, management, administrative, evaluation, and strategic program design services that create, build, and strengthen the capacity of programs in developing countries.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Finance and Administrative Manager

Location: Nigeria

Responsibilities

The Finance and Administrative Manager responsibilities will include developing a USAID-compliant Financial Management and Reporting system.
S/he will produce financial and budget reports, develop procedures and guidelines for all activities, monitor project budgets, maintain accurate financial records on project activities, monitor transactions to ensure compliance with USAID-regulations, prepare and submit monthly invoices and other financial reports as required, and oversee USAID-required audits.

Qualification Requirement

To qualify the candidate must possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Auditing and Finance, Business Administration options or equivalent and an ACA/ACCAICPA or other recognized professional accounting qualification.
The candidate must be progressively responsible experience as a senior finance manager with a reputable NGO, development contractor or donor agency is desirable.
S/he must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of professional accounting principles, theories, practices, and terminology (private sector, governmental, and nonprofit) and an ability to understand accounting practices and procedures; to analyze data, narrative reports, and workload flow charts, etc.
The manager must have the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with accounting and non-accounting individuals.
Proficiency in Microsoft programs i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc., and the ability to use various commercially available accounting software programs.
S/he must have experience in both managing and administering sub-awards and audits plus with funds control and monitoring of fraud and abuse.

Application Closing Date
18th July, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their most recent CV’s to:hrs@itshowsinc.com Please place “Learning Program” in the Subject Line.

Note: Be aware that selection will be done on a rolling basis.

Job Title: Organizational Learning and Knowledge Management Advisor

Location: Nigeria

Responsibilities

Organizational Learning and Knowledge Management Advisor will provide leadership, guidance and overall direction to the Mission’s collaboration, learning and adapting efforts.
The advisor will plan and state organizational reflection and learning opportunities, such as special studies, after action reviews, and partners’ meetings, organizational learning surveys to facilitate overall CDCS implementation.
The Advisor will assist with incorporating research design and methodologies in the application of learning to project design and management.
S/he will work with the Program Office to guide iterative course corrections and ensure ongoing and evolving alignment of the portfolio with Mission Strategy.

Qualification Requirement

To qualify the candidate must possess a minimum of a Master’s Degree or higher in one or more fields related to organizational learning or development assistance such as Public, Business or Development Administration, Knowledge Management, Political Science, Economics, Development Studies or closely related, interdisciplinary fields.
The candidate must be progressively responsible, professional level experience in organizational or action learning, development and/or knowledge management.
The candidate must have demonstrated understanding and experience in interpreting monitoring and evaluation analysis and subsequently developing and leading collaboration, learning and adapting programs among various stakeholders in international development contexts.
S/he must have exceptional communications and interpersonal skills, including written, verbal presentation, and facilitation skills applied within multi-cultural contexts.
The candidate must be fluent in English, written and spoken.

Note: Be aware that selection will be done on a rolling basis.

Job Title: Senior M&E Specialist, Analysis

Location: Nigeria

Responsibilities

The Senior M&E Specialist for Analysis will oversee the enhancement of the performance reporting system, and will lead the design and application of econometric methodologies in all aspects of the monitoring and evaluation program.
The Senior M&E Specialist for Analysis will lead the application of econometric or other quantitative approaches to the Mission’s data gathering and analyses for assessments, evaluations, baselines, data quality assessments and other M&E data gathering efforts.

Qualification Requirements

To qualify the candidate must possess a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Development, Economics, Knowledge Management or related fields.
The candidate must be progressively responsible professional experience in monitoring and evaluation with monitoring and evaluation activities within complex international development contexts in the areas of Health, Democracy, Governance and Conflict, Economic Growth, Education and/or agricultural development.
S/he must have excellent team work, inter-personal, verbal and written communication, presentation and facilitation skills.
The candidate must have the ability to conduct field work in areas with hardship conditions, in remote areas, for extended periods of time.
Have strong quantitative, analytical background in cost-benefit analysis, econometric methodologies, or statistical systems.
S/he must be fluent in English, written and spoken.

Note: Be aware that selection will be done on a rolling basis.

Programmes and Membership / Marketing Manager at the IoD Centre for Corporate Governance

The IoD Centre for Corporate Governance (the Centre), a registered non-profit organization committed to improving and promoting good corporate governance standards in Nigeria through advocacy, research publication and high quality training seeks the services of competent professionals to fill the position below:

Job Title: Programmes and Membership / Marketing Manager

Location: Nigeria

What We are Looking for

An experienced programmes and membership marketing professional to drive the Centre’s membership and corporate governance programmes and initiatives within the nation’s corporate environment and deliver value to our members as well as programmes for trainirtg participants and to market t he Centre’s journals and other publications.
This will involve interfacing with organizations and individuals and building a deeper understanding of our missions and objectives.
The suitable candidate will be able to build relationships with business leaders, recognise/convert opportunities and have a credible start to finish record.
The individual will need to demonstrate he/she can be pro-active In initiating and organizing different corporate governance programmes, trainings, workshops, advocacy sessions, etc.
TIne person should also have demonstrable selling and marketing ability.

The role:

Champion the Centre’s programmes and membership department effectively
Develop, manage and market corporate governance programmes, workshops. trainings, advocacy sessions, etc.. to public and private sectors including not for profit organisations.

Requirements/Qualifications

Candidates should have a minimum of 7 to 15 years’ experience in similar functions
First degree in law, economics, business, finance or other relevant field.
Master’s degree (preferably an MBA)
Minimum 7 years strategic marketing or business development experience.
Excellent Written and verbal communication
Strong internal and external client engagement and stakeholder management skills
Strong people management skills and team leadership
Extensive and proven business management skills
Good problem solving ability and a proactive working style
Applicants with corporate governance bias will have an added advantage.

Essential Attributes for this Role:

Strong business to business marketing skills and experience
Experience working with client relationship management systems
Experience in initiating/facilitating ideas with a start-finish perspective.
A track record of developing and managing strategic business development programmes
Ability to work ma technical environment
Able to work collaboratively with individuals from multiple organizations and industries
Candidate must be business oriented with an initiate and finish ability.

Application Closing Date
26th July, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s to: info@iodccg.com ,nechi.ezeako@iodccg.com