Massive Recruitment at Human Advantage Resources October, 2015

Career Opportunities: Human Advantage Resources – Nigeria

Our Client is a data-driven vocational education model focused on
soft-skills training and technical skills development through paid
apprenticeships for West African youth in job-creating industries.
Our
Client screens young people based on their innate emotional intelligence
strengths, trains them in critical soft skills and partners with
employers to provide technical apprenticeships in entry level jobs to
continue their learning on the job.
 
JOB TITLE: Academy Operations (Training Coordinator) (001)
 
Responsibilities:
 
Team Leadership / Administration
 

• Serve
  as a role model by reflecting and maintaining the values and operating
  principles of the Academy while preparing trainees for job placements
• Oversee trainee performance to ensure seamless transition from one part of the program to the next
• Manage,
  enforce, and track trainee contracts and points-rewarded in a
  consistent manner to ensure timely and accurate trainee enrollment,
  attendance and payment.
• Plan and run trainee orientation; in
  collaboration with the Admissions team, oversee trainee entry into the
  program, coordinate orientation activities and ensure that trainees
  become acquainted with resources, staff, and program expectations
• Collaboratively
  lead, support, develop and coach a core team of instructors and
  advisors; coach staff on following advisory curriculum in-line with
  trainee growth and expectations
• Run weekly Academy team meeting and participate in staff trainings 

Who We’re Looking For:
Successful candidates are current training professionals who:

• Possess a desire to impact youth development in West Africa, starting with Nigeria
  • Have demonstrated (2-3 years) experience in relevant work areas/ roles
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Extensive work with low-income youth in high-stakes environments with clear performance outcome measures
• Demonstrated
  ability to lead teams and to administrate multiple projects and tasks
  simultaneously, prioritizing and delegating as needed
• Interest in working a fast-paced, dynamic, complex start-up and/or entrepreneurial environment 

 
 
 
JOB TITLE: Admissions Coordinator/Recruitment Administrator ( 002)
 
 
 
 
Job Description:
 
Selected Person will be able to work remotely and independently to:

• Develop and coordinate the whole admission process from applications, interviews to admissions
• Logically and Objectively Identify and recruit suitable candidates to the academy all year round
• Develop
  and implement a recruiting and admissions program designed to
  communicate application status with both prospective candidates and
  non-prospects.
• Use the academy’s cloud-based to monitor
  electronic applications, ensure admission records are accurate at all
  times and generate reports as required.
• Develop and modify admission requirements based on a 360 feedback mechanism( Employer, the Academy’s staff and Trainees )
• Collect data and analyse reports and application trends to provide suitable information to stakeholders as required.
• Work with Academy manager to develop orientation program for admits
• Work
  with outreach coordinator to review and update publicity/advocacy
  material to ensure clarity in content and marketability of programme.
  Segments including social media, radio and handwritten proposals. 

Work
in collaboration with outreach coordinator to develop advocacy and
sensitization programmes so as to attract suitable and qualified
candidates for the academy’s training. E.g. Information sessions,
community drives etc.

• Work in collaboration with academy
  manager to handle special eligible candidates that have financial
  challenges that might be a major hindrance 

Who we’re looking for:
 
Successful candidates are professionals who:

• Have demonstrated (2 years) experience in teaching, training, curriculum development or instructional design
• Possess a desire to impact youth development in West Africa, starting with Nigeria
• Have a deep passion for mentoring young people to improve their skills and career paths
• Have good knowledge of HR practices
• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail 

 
 
 
JOB TITLE: Career Services Coordinator (Job Placement Coordinator) (003)
 
 
 
Job Description:
 
Selected applicant will be able to work remotely and independently to:
 

• Ensure
  trainee success by providing day-to-day support of the trainee class
  including but not limited to: first-level support of trainee absences
  and performance issues, working closely with Site Leaders and staff
  advisors, managing and tracking trainee check-ins, coordination of
  communication to managers
• Work closely with the Employer
  Relations and Alumni Services team to successfully transition trainees
  from successful program participants to engaged and participating alumni

• Collect data and analyze reports trends to provide suitable information to stakeholders as required
• Ensure all alumni details are updated from time to time
• Measure alumni performance on the job post placement

Coordinate monthly professional development workshop for the academy’s alumni 
Who we’re looking For:
 
Successful candidates would have:

• A
  passion for working with unemployed youth, a firm belief in their
  potential and a strong commitment to the Academy’s mission to empower
  young West Africans with skills linked to jobs
• Have a deep passion for mentoring young people to improve their skills and career paths
• Have knowledge of HR practices
• Be skillful in online data entry and analysis
• Have the ability to quickly adapt to fast-paced entrepreneurial set-up as well as experience and comfort working with ambiguity
• Have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• 2+
  years of professional experience in a corporate setting. Experience in
  human resources, job placement, recruitment, project management and/or
  technology preferred 

 
 
JOB TITLE: Employer Partnerships Manager / Business Development (004)
 
 
Job Description:
 
Selected applicants will be able to work remotely and independently to:

• Proactively seek out high-quality hospitality and retail job opportunities on behalf of the academy  graduates every month
• Build and utilize personal and professional networks to gain introductions to potential employer prospects
• Engage
  with hospitality, retail and service-oriented recruiters, hiring
  managers and leaders in a variety of settings ranging from one-on-one
  meetings to large events with a focus on developing job leads
• Push
  promising opportunities forward through, referrals, telephone
  canvassing, email, networking, leveraging board members, calling on
  prospects and other means
• Work collaboratively with the
  Academy’s Apprenticeships team to deepen their existing employer
  relationships and maximize apprenticeship-to-hire conversions upon
  graduation
• Grow and cultivate existing employer relationships
  by evaluating fit and success of current trainees and alumni, always
  working towards mutually beneficial long-term partnerships
• Leverage the academy’s eventual alumni network to deepen relationships and jobs leads with their employers
• Facilitate employee attendance for Alumni workshops
• Liaise with partners for job shadow
• Work with employer partners looking to hire to pitch at academy
• Coordinate corporate trainings
• Manage and resolve employer feedback

 
Who we’re looking For:
 
Successful candidates would have:
 

• A
  passion for working with unemployed youth, a firm belief in their
  potential and a strong commitment to the academy’s mission to empower
  young West Africans with skills linked to jobs
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
• 2+ years of relevant professional experience in staffing, job readiness or career services
• 2+
  years of professional experience in a corporate setting. Experience in
  human resources, job placement, recruitment, project management and/or
  technology preferred

 
 
JOB TITLE: In-house Trainer (005)
 
Job Description
 
Responsibilities:
Selected trainer will be able to work remotely and independently to:

• Develop
  and/or refine and adapt training curriculum, manuals, facilitator
  guides and other training aids for cultural relevance in courses in
  problem-solving, communications in customer relations, expectations
  management, crisis management, negotiations, systems thinking and cash
  management, based on existing employer needs assessment
• Conduct work sessions with industry experts to stress-test curriculum
• Create engaging (“a-ha”) moments for learning
• Create materials including case studies and assessments to drive case-based learning and outcomes
• Develop methods to deliver curriculum through in-class training and mobile / e-learning
• Participate in review of pilot tests and revise content based on feedback

 
Who we’re Looking For:
Successful candidates are current training professionals who:

• Have demonstrated (2 years) experience in teaching, training, curriculum development or instructional design
• Have knowledge of adult learning principles
• Possess a desire to impact youth development in West Africa, starting with Nigeria
• Have a deep passion for mentoring young people to improve their skills and career paths

 
Client Description
 
Our
Client is a faith-based Non-Governmental Organisation which raises
transformational leaders towards a National Renaissance in line with the
Millennium Developmental Goals (MDGs) declared by the United Nations
Our Client is currently seeking an Executive Secretary
whose main responsibility will be to support the Founder in running the
day to day activities of the foundation. The role will provide
administrative support and perform numerous duties, including
partner/client relationship management, corporate communications, staff
performance management, Fund raising, public relations and other related responsibilities.
 
JOB TITLE:  EXECUTIVE SECRETARY (006)

JOB DESCRIPTION
 
RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategy, Vision and Leadership

• Advise
  the Founder and other key members of senior management on staff
  matters, financial planning, budgeting, cash flow, investment
  priorities, and policy matters.
• Serve as the management liaison
  to the identified key stakeholders when required; effectively
  communicate and present critical operational and financial matters at
  select meetings.
• Contribute to the development of the
  organization’s strategic goals and objectives as well as the overall
  management of the organization.
• Develop and implement relevant programs which are aligned to the foundation’s core goals
• Maintain continuous lines of communication, keeping the Founder informed of all critical issues.
• Represent the organization externally when necessary.

 
Operations

• Provide administrative and clerical support to Founder and Board Members.
• Develop and implement an appropriate system of policies, internal controls, accounting standards, and procedures.
• Schedule and arrange meetings for Founder, Board members and key stakeholders
• Oversee logistics arrangements for the Foundation’s events and programs
• Ensure that organization is adhering to the strategic plan, delivering status reports to the board.
• Provide analytical support to the foundation’s board including development of internal management reporting capabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BSc in any relevant field (a relevant Master’s Degree or Certification will be an added advantage)
• Minimum of 3 years relevant working experience leading a foundation or NGO

Client Description
 
Our
Client is a leading Architectural Consulting Firm. Their distinct
advantage is the value innovation they offer their discerning clientele
with a combination of bespoke world class architectural consultancy
services and world class professional interior architecture and design. 
                                                           
                            
Our Client is in need of a
Personal/Executive assistance whose main responsibility is to act as an
integral part of the support system within the office to provide
high-level support to the principal partner by managing day-to-day
operations and ensuring a smooth running of the Principal Partner’s
affairs.
                               
 
JOB TITLE: Personal/ Executive Assistant to the Principal Partner (007)
 
 
JOB DESCRIPTION
 
Roles and Responsibilities
Helps the principal partner to make the best use of their time by dealing with secretarial and administrative tasks such as:

• Devising and maintaining office systems, including data management and filing
• Arranging
  travel, visas and accommodation and, occasionally, travelling with the
  manager to take notes or dictation at meetings or to provide general
  assistance during presentations
• Screening phone calls, enquiries and requests, and handling them when appropriate
• Meeting and greeting visitors at all levels of seniority
• Organising and maintaining diaries and making appointments
• Dealing with incoming email, faxes and post, often corresponding on behalf of the manager
• Carrying out background research and presenting findings
• Producing documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations
• Organising and attending meetings and ensuring the manager is well prepared for meetings
• Liaising with clients, suppliers and other staff.
• Carrying out specific projects and research
• Deputising for the manager ,making decisions and delegating work to other in the managers absence

Essential Requirements for the role are listed below
 

• Organizational skills
• Time Management
• Critical thinking
• Leadership
• Proficient in Microsoft office suit
• Communication skills 

 
 
Client Description
 
Our
Client is a financial services firm that provides a range of services
to clients across the African continent. Operating  in four major
business areas: Securities Trading, Financial Advisory, Principal
Investments and Consumer Finance, their goal is to provide bespoke
financial solutions, in the most professional and efficient manner to
meet their clients’ individual needs.       
Our Client is in need of a sales Officer with roles and responsibilities below:
 
 
JOB TITLE: Sales Officer (008)
 
 
Job description

• Responsible for client acquisition and Business development of HNI customers.
• Must be able to display initiative, seize opportunities and convert them into business
• Build
  and manage strong independent relationships with clients, expand client
  base with new wins and conversions (both existing and new clients)
• Should be well networked and market savvy to provide information/solutions to customers.
• Manage transactions and their closure in a time bound manner with optimal utilization of resources.
• Assist new entrants in the equity market on the fundamentals of the market.

 
Requirements

•  Good Communication and presentations skills are a perquisite
• Should have leadership skills and be a good team manager
• Self Driven and innovative
• Should have excellent communication skills- written and verbal

 
Compensation     
 
Selected candidate will be compensated commensurate to experience and social sector compensation benchmarks.
 
To apply: Interested applicants should please send resume, quoting the appropriate reference number, to humanadvantageresources@gmail.com
 
 
Candidates will be directly contacted for interviews