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Job Reference: R&DM

Job Summary

• The R& D Manager is responsible for designing and developing new products and driving innovation to enhance existing products according to the organization’s roadmap.
• He/she is also responsible for the generation of strategies that grow market share and brand’s reputation as well as contribute to the sustainability of the business.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing new products and driving innovation to enhance the existing product.
• Maximizes product profitability and improve product performances.
• Assures competitiveness and innovation of products and processes from a technological and design standpoint.
• Complies with all relevant and required regulations/ norms/standards.
• Cooperates closely with product managers to assure customer focus and target costing; co-develops product roadmaps.
• Coordinate with product development managers in defining the right allocation of the resources.
• Conduct market surveys and analyze the report.
• Deploy strategies in testing and assessing product’s acceptability.
• Keeps abreast of current trends, practices, development and regulatory changes which would impact product or formulation.

Qualification/Experience

• B.Sc or M.Sc in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Chemistry or equivalent degree.
• Minimum of 5-8 years’ cognate experience in Research & Development within the food industry.
• Experience with retail or food science manufacturer.
• Extensive experience in working directly with manufacturing facilities.
• Relevant professional certification in Food Science is an added advantage.

Competence Requirements:

• Strong intellectual and analytical skills
• Excellent influencing and communication skills
• Use of initiative and confident decision making
• Time management – priority setting
• Project management skill
• Strong Analytical skills
• Planning, Scheduling, Controlling & Coordinating
• Problem Solving & Analysis
• Proficiency in the use of basic Microsoft Office Suite Applications.

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Job Code: ADIR-28
Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• The HSE Manager will be responsible for formulating, managing, maintaining and improving Health, Safety and Environmental performance across the Company.
• The HSE Manager will be responsible for the implementation of the company’s Health, Safety and Environment management system, ensuring that legislations are adhered to and complied with in accordance with international best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate health, safety, and environmental policies, procedures and programmes that comply with local and international best practice regulations.
• Oversee the effective implementation, updating, review and auditing of the company’s Health, Safety and Environmental Management Systems; address environmental and social issues associated with operational activities and provide for their update in line with changes in
• Legislation and Company Directives.
• Supervise and train HSE /operational personnel across the company’s multiple locations
• Coordinate hazard identification, risk assessment, emergency response, and drills and enforce preventive measures
• Carry out company wide trainings and presentations on relevant health, safety and environmental matters
• Report on the company’s compliance with all applicable health, safety and environmental laws including relevant international standards and guidelines (IFC Performance Standards and applicable World Bank EHS requirements) to ensure the general improvement of the
• management systems.
• Maintain an up-to-date perspective on relevant HSE issues and provide for the education and familiarization of all Company personnel on the importance of Environment, Safety and Health aspects within the organization.
• Assist the Commercial, Engineering and Operations Department in their interaction with clients and contractors in all issues relating to Health, Safety and Environment
• Represent the company in meetings with Government bodies and other agencies on matters regarding workplace health and safety, liaising with these agencies for regular updates on legal regulations and program initiatives on workplace safety and environmental issues
• Identifying opportunities for adding value in the organization related to HSE opportunities above and beyond risk management, if and when appropriate.
• Performs and assumes other duties and responsibilities as may be required by the company Management.

Qualifications and Requisite Skills

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree, ideally in Sciences or Engineering, a Master’s degree will be an added advantage
• At least 5 years related HSE experience preferably within a manufacturing environment Institute of Safety professionals of Nigeria (ISPON) Membership (Associate as minimum) NEBOSH (IGC or Diploma)
• Possess strong knowledge of OHSAS18001, IS014001
• Experience and familiarity with the IFC Performance Standards and World Bank Group EHS Guidelines. Familiarity with the ILO Core Labour Standards will be an advantage.
• Ability to work and champion environmental, safety and social actions / issues at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to communicate and maintain positive and proactive relations with all level of employees, as well as other external stakeholders such as communities, contractors, regulatory agencies, etc.
• Strong analytical skills, ability to think strategically, analyse diverse information, manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively often under time pressure and with minimum supervision.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and confidently, articulate issues and recommend solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written English language skills.
• Demonstrated maturity and judgment and sound decision-making and negotiating skills.
• Good team player who can work as a member of multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to administer first-aid and respond accordingly in case of emergency.

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Department/Division: Branding & Corporate Communications

Job Summary

• To manage the organization’s identity and improve product sales and market share by making sure the organization’s advertising and marketing activities send out the right image, creating brand guidelines and ensuring the guidelines are adhered by.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Engages with Executive Management and relevant parties (e.g. Consultants) to develop a unique brand identity that would be recognised by employees, customers and other publics
• Works with Executive Management to formulate a Brand & Corporate Communications strategy that will support the organization’s corporate goals and targets and drives its implementation
• Proposes, manages and controls the Brand & Corporate Communications budget
• Develops, obtains approval and implements programmes and initiatives to promote the organization’s brand nationally and internationally
• Liaises with external brand consultants on critical branding initiatives
• Advises management on issues related to the company's corporate reputation and recommends appropriate responses / course of action
• Advises Executive Management on market indicators, product design, pricing and product performance
• Coordinates new product launches (both internal and external)
• Monitors product distribution and consumer reactions through focus groups and market research
• Provides technical branding support and guidance in the organisation of the Company’s public events (road shows, product launches, customer fora etc.)
• Develops and implements appropriate research and monitoring programme to track the organization’s brand’s performance and recommend actions to address identified issues
• Makes informed decisions on brand development, supports new brand activities and ensures the brand values and culture are reflected accurately
• Liaises with Risk, Legal and Compliance personnel, to ensure the brand is registered for trademark and intellectual property rights where necessary and that this value is understood
• Ensures the marketing communications plan for the brand includes internal and external customers through strong stakeholder planning
• Oversees the design and production of marketing collateral and promotional programmes e.g. adverts, online campaigns, corporate websites and liaises with the relevant suppliers to deliver them
• Provides support to the Human Capital department to develop and implement the employer branding strategy and associated programmes
• Provides support to the Human Capital department to develop, explore options and execute the employee communications and engagement programmes. Ensures they are consistent and integrated into the overall branding and communications strategy and imperatives
• Manages the consistent and accurate delivery of key business messages to defined audiences
• Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of the wider policy and practice environment that affects the oil and gas industry and advises management on the implications for the brand

Qualifications
Required:

• Minimum of 6 years combined experience in the Marketing/Corporate Communications of a Group business and Marketing or Branding Agency with at least 3 years in a management role.
• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree / HND in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Social Sciences, or any other relevant discipline.

Desirable:

• A relevant MBA / Master’s Degree with a specialist focus on Marketing

Skills and Competencies
Skills:

• Corporate identity management
• Crisis management
• Company profiling
• Product design and branding
• Marketing communications
• Media relations
• Reputation management
• Events management

Competencies:

• Leadership
• Negotiation
• Communication (written, verbal and presentation)
• Relationship management
• Conflict management

Key Performance Metrics (Performance Area & Performance Indicators)
Brand Perception:

• Independent market assessment of brand strength
• Positive employee ratings on brand perception (affiliation and advocacy)
• Positive external stakeholders ratings on brand affiliation
• Effectiveness of media relations
• Quality of public events and sponsorships
• Feedback from recipients of Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives

Resource Management:

• Timeliness & Cost effectiveness of budgets
• Variance between planned and actual budgets
• Ability to work within allocated Headcount

People Management:

• Effectiveness of performance in relation to people management including attendance, turnover and other relevant metrics)
• Performance in relation to people development e.g. Trainings

Communications Effectiveness:

• Clarity & Completeness of Communications
• Feedback gotten from various stakeholders
• Cost effectiveness in adopted communications system