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Job Summary

The Chief Corporate Services will oversee and provide strategic direction for the company, decision making and operations which includes developing and implementing the systems, processes and infrastructures required to support the growth and future of the company. To understand and contribute to building the strategic direction of company in addition to being a hands-on, lead and develop the internal team

Requirements

• Responsible for building the strategic direction of HR, Admin & Corporate Communication departments within the company
• Develop a performance-oriented culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement and high performance.
• Oversee the management of organizational structure, performance management, recruitment, benefits & compensation, capacity development, and policy/procedure development.
• Develop and implement annual strategy in line with the business plan. Ensure the strategic plans for supervising department support the needs of the business but are also flexible enough to cope with changes in the organization.
• Responsible for developing budgets and long-range facility plans based on company growth and future facility needs
• Provide inspirational leadership and people management to all Departments, ensuring team member potential is realised through their achievements
• Monitor the budget for each department and advise on how to minimize cost
• Provide effective financial and management advice to enable the CEO and the Board to make informed decisions
• Exercise a high level of independent judgment in the development and implementation of a comprehensive facility condition assessment, short- and long- term maintenance plans and preventative maintenance program
• Oversees the development and management of the company’s public relations plan and strategy
• Manages cost-effective corporate promotion programs to enhance the company’s image and positive visibility (Corporate Identity)
• provide broad based internal and external Corporate Communications and Brand management support covering the YEDC corporate identity.
• Oversee delivery of corporate services and resources to accomplish corporate goals, strategies and priorities
• Maintain proper corporate interactions with the relevant local, state and federal governmental bodies, legislatures and the community at large
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders to develop communication campaigns that target their key stakeholder needs.
• Identify and employ the use of appropriate channels of communication to endear the various stakeholder segments.
• Manage projects and activities to ensure flawless execution of communication initiatives – on time, on budget and on strategy - and evaluate the impact of communications.
• Oversee development of strategy for YEDC’s brand management and cultivate ideas and innovation for brand development campaigns.
• Ensure the provision of reliable media relations with a view to promote and re- enforce confidence reposed on the company by all stakeholders.
• Ensure production and distribution of all corporate items and articles for brand promotion and re-positioning.
• Develop, implement and promote service quality management
• Advise the Management team on a variety of issues that may arise during the cause of duty
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the MD/ CEO

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• In-depth understanding and hands-on experience of human resources management system
• Working knowledge and understanding of procurement process and policies
• Ability to appreciate the system impact of various policies, practices and issues strategically and holistically
• Practical, pragmatic and able to exercise initiative and sound judgment.
• Demonstrated analytical and conceptual skills to plan budgets,
• Communication skills at all levels
• Excellent knowledge of Brand Management
• Excellent knowledge of Public Relations Management
• Good Negotiation skills
• Excellent Expense Management skill
• Excellent skills in Inventory management and vendor management
• Excellent communication (written and oral), interpersonal and negotiation skills
• High level of integrity and demonstrated ability to manage confidential information.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organization and management skills.
• Strong leadership, supervisory and people management skills
• High sense of responsibility, accountability and dependability

Requirement

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Law, Economics or any related field
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting and additional advanced training in relating to utility management is highly desirable
• At least 10+ years’ post-graduation experience with at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role
• Membership of a professional body is an added advantage

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Job Summary

The Company Secretary is primarily engaged to consult with and advise the Board of Directors to ensure that the affairs of the company are in accordance with provisions of the law and proceeding of its associations. The Company Secretary is also to support the Board of Directors, Board Committee, Management, and the Company to implement operation in line with good corporate governance.

Job Details

• Ensure compliance of the provisions of Companies Law and rules made there-under and other statutes and byelaws of the company.
• Ensure that business of the company is conducted in accordance with its objects as contained in its memorandum of association and the provisions of the Companies Law.
•  Prepare the agenda in consultation with the Chairman and the management of the Company and the other documents for all the meetings of the board of directors.
• Arrange with and to call and hold meetings of the board and to prepare a correct record of proceedings.
• Attend the board meetings in order to ensure that the legal requirements are fulfilled and provide such information as are necessary.
• Prepare, in consultation with the chairman, the agenda and other documents for the general meetings.
• Arrange with the consultation of chairman the annual and extraordinary general meetings of the company and to attend such meetings in order to ensure compliance with the legal requirements and to make correct record thereof.
• Carry out all matters concerned with the allotment of shares, and issuance of share certificates including maintenance of statutory Share Register and conducting the appropriate activities connected with share transfers.
• Prepare, approve, sign and seal agreements leases, legal forms, and other official documents on the company’s behalf, when authorized by the board of the directors or the management.
• Advice, in conjunctions with the company’s solicitors, in respect of the legal matters, as required.
• Engage legal advisors and defend the rights of the company in Courts of Law.
• Have custody of the seal of the company.
• File various documents/returns as required under the provisions of the Companies Law, including filing of copy of special resolutions on prescribed form within the specified time period.
• Proper maintenance of books and registers of the company as required under the provisions of the Companies Law.
•  Convene/arrange the meetings of directors. Issue notice and agenda of board meetings to every director of the company and to auditors.
• Carry on correspondence with the directors of the company on various matters.
• Record the minutes of the proceedings of the meetings of the directors and all general meetings.
• Implement the policies formulated by the directors.
• Deal with all correspondence between the company and the shareholders and issues notice and agenda of the general meetings to the shareholders.
• Make arrangement for the payment of the dividend within prescribed period as provided under the provisions of the Companies Law.
• Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations.
• Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues.
• Communicate and negotiate with external parties (regulators, external counsel, public authority etc.), creating relations of trust.
• Draft and solidify agreements, contracts and other legal documents to ensure the company’s full legal rights.
• Deal with complex matters with multiple stakeholders and forces.
• Provide clarification on legal language or specifications to everyone in the organization.
• Maintain current knowledge of alterations in legislation and to alert management on changes.
• Implement and manage an effective legal compliance program.
• Advise management on the company’s compliance with laws and regulations through detailed reports.
• Create and manage effective action plans in response to audit discoveries and compliance violations.
• Regularly audit company procedures, practices, and documents to identify possible weaknesses or risk.
• Assess company operations to determine compliance risk.
• Ensure all employees are educated on the latest regulations and processes.
• Resolve employee concerns about legal compliance. 

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Proven experience as a Company Secretary and Legal Counsel in business environment.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law, legal requirements and procedures.
• Full comprehension of the influences of the external environment of a corporation.
• Demonstrated ability to create legal defensive or proactive strategies.
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
• Sound judgement and ability to analyze situations and information.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent Interpersonal skills and influencing skills.
• Excellent organisation and time management.
• A flexible and practical approach to work.
• Ability to apply Discretion and diplomacy
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in law.
• Master’s in law, Finance, Business Management or a related field.
• 10 years’ working experience as a Legal Practitioner with 3 - 5 years’ proven experience as a compliance officer.
• At least 10+ years’ post-graduation experience with at least 3 years in a senior management role preferably in energy, telecommunication or banking sector.

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Job Summary

The Deputy Chief Technical Officer (DCTO) will lead, oversee, and safely manage all aspects of the company’s technical operations in accordance standard procedures and policies to ensure efficient operations and optimal network performance.

Job Details

• Provides leadership, strategic direction and effective coordination of all technical operations in the electricity distribution network.
• Develop and implement business strategies across the Technical Operations to meet established service metrics and quality assurance goals.
• Responsible for end-to-end network performance for all service delivery and fulfilment of exceptional services for subscribers.
• Develops and implements strategies to achieve all technical operations service target.
• Coordinates the planning and implementation of all technical operations.
• Ensures an in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of all relevant technical equipment across company’s areas of operations.
• Coordinates the development and implementation of a robust maintenance strategy to manage company’s technical asset portfolio.
• Develops policies for technical operations, research and improvement of technical assets (involves definition of quality standards/ procedures)
• Coordinates the development of the annual network operations plans – ensure planning meets environmental, technical and quality standards.
• Coordinates the implementation of recommendations to enhance systems, expand network capacity and refurbish existing network assets/infrastructure.
• Ensures compliance with statutory rules and regulations as required.
• Reports on technical data on a regular basis (loss level monitoring, equipment failure, interruptions, etc.) to management and regulatory bodies
• Supervises all engineering works and project related activities carried out across company’s network and infrastructure.
• Oversees the engineering, design / drawing of all technical projects carried out by the company and ensures compliance with stipulated rules and regulations.
• Develops and monitors the Function’s budget.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the MD/ CEO

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• In-depth understanding and hands-on experience of electricity distribution system
• Working knowledge and understanding of technical aspects and engineering of the transmission, sub-transmission and distribution electrical systems
• Ability to appreciate the system impact of various policies, practices and issues strategically and holistically
• Practical, pragmatic and able to exercise initiative and sound judgment.
• Excellent communication (written and oral), interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisation and management skills.
• Strong leadership, supervisory and people management skills
• High sense of responsibility, accountability and dependability

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical)
• Post graduate qualification in power systems engineering and management is desired.
• Membership of any of relevant professional bodies is required e.g., NSE, COREN etc.
• At least 10+ years’ experience in the utilities industry across areas of operations, maintenance, planning, quality management, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role is required.