Ongoing recruitment at Alan & Grant

Alan & Grant – Our work is focused on creating innovative HR and Organizational Development Solutions aimed at Performance Improvement & Business Growth. We currently serve clients across various sectors of the Economy from locations in Jos, Port Harcourt and Lagos.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: IT Officer

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time
Industry: NGO/Social Services

Job Summary

  • To develop and maintain all systems, application services and IT automation infrastructure as well as ensure organization-wide adherence to standards for all IT operations in the organization.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Recommend and establish appropriate information technology systems and processes for the organization
  • Evaluate deployed in technology to ensure compatibility and effectiveness in meeting the requirements of the organization
  • Address a wide range of problems involving network architecture; implementation of process flow automation; hardware and software; server administration; wireless networking; and information management
  • Provide technical support in line with the organization’s operating strategy
  • Carry out periodic systems preventive maintenance/health checks, prepare reports and make necessary recommendation to improve system performance/reliability
  • Carry out regular systems (servers/storage) upgrade across the organization
  • Monitor and manage systems – gateway devices (routers, switches, firewalls, and LAN/WAN systems) and the server systems (the network server, e-mail server, ISA server and database) for the organization
  • Archive all company’s materials into Microsoft Teams
  • Make recommendations on policies and procedures for IT acquisition and utilization
  • Manage information technology support functions and review/recommend appropriate alternative system options.
  • Other job-related tasks as assigned by the Head, Human Resources

Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or any related discipline
  • Master’s degree in Computer Science or any related discipline is an added advantage
  • A minimum of 1-3 years cognate experience
  • Relevant certification in least one of the following professional certifications- MCSE, CCNA/P, CCDA/P, etc.
  • Demonstrated competence in the management of a wide range of transmission and networking systems
  • Advanced skill in minimizing ‘down time’ and providing efficient and reliable resources
  • Advanced skills in ensuring the security and stability of the organization’s IT infrastructure always
  • Proficiency in use of emailing tools as well as Microsoft Office 365, Teams
  • Demonstrated experience in streamlining and automating IT tasks such as network monitoring, helpdesk functions, or computer deployment
  • Experience in monitoring and managing network using appropriate network administration tools
  • Strong team building and nurturing skills & Project management skills.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Business Development Manager

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time
Industry: NGO / Social Services

Job Summary

  • To identify prospective service opportunities, and develop/execute strategies to drive objectives in ways that assure success of the organization.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Identify and track relevant upcoming international funding opportunities—through proactive intelligence gathering, partner relationships, and other available resources within the organization’s network
  • Oversee prospecting activities to identify and preparation for upcoming funding opportunities
  • Manage actions for pre-solicitation proposal preparations and bid planning including teaming, bid strategies, development of win-themes, oversight of and contribution to technical design, drafting management and other sections of the proposal in advance of the solicitation
  • Manage major open international funding/grant and other proposal submissions, including teaming agreements, oversight of technical design and cost proposal, PPRs, capacity statements, internal review/quality control processes, drafting sections of the proposal where appropriate
  • Represent the organization’s business development interests at relevant meetings, events, and within resource mobilization or donor-specific peer networks, as it relates to international funding streams
  • Contribute to the expansion of the organization’s consultant roster for key technical and bid preparation functions
  • Increased Revenue for the organization
  • Prepare and manage the business development unit budget as approved by the MD/CEO
  • Provide periodic (monthly, quarterly, and annual) comprehensive business development performance reports to the MD/CEO
  • Make recommendations on policies, and processes for business development activities that are in line with best practices
  • Other job-related tasks as assigned by the MD/CEO.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s in Business Administration or Marketing or any other related discipline
  • Master’s in Business Administration or Marketing or any other relevant discipline is an added advantage
  • 3-5 years minimum cognate experience preferably at mid-level management level in a similar organization within the range of same staff size
  • Certified membership of local and/or foreign professional institutes
  • Sound knowledge and insights into corporate governance and not-for-profit operations
  • Proven track record in developing and nurturing businesses
  • Capacity to develop short-, mid- and long-term business strategies
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Target-driven and result-oriented.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Branding and Communications Officer

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time
Industry: NGO/Social Services

Job summary

  • To plan, coordinate and monitor all branding, and corporate communication activities of the organization

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement strategies for optimizing and strengthening the company’s corporate brand across different media channels especially digital channels
  • Plan, coordinate, implement and supervise advertising, and other forms of promotion efforts to ensure strengthening of as well as consistency in branding activities
  • Generate and publish content consistently to position the organization as a leading brand
  • Manage the company’s social media accounts and website to enhance visibility, usability/engagements, and effectiveness, ensuring timely, accurate and up-to-date content
  • Review and update website content periodically for effective search engine optimization (SEO)
  • Act as liaison between the company and the media agencies
  • Carry out periodic digital media audits to ascertain brand engagements and monitor footprints
  • Collaborate with the Business Development Manager to convert branding and communication activities and engagements to actual revenue for the organization
  • Monitor and analyse digital trends and new media for adoption and strengthening of the corporate brand of the company
  • Ensure uniformity in internal and external communication templates
  • Identify and proffer strategic and timely solutions to all branding and communication issues as well as ensure all possible solutions have been exhausted before escalating to the MD/CEO
  • Prepare and manage the budget(s) for the branding and corporate communications unit and ensure cost effectiveness in implementation
  • Make recommendations on policies, and processes for branding and communication activities that are in line with best practices
  • Other job-related tasks as assigned by the MD/CEO

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication or English Language or any related discipline
  • Master’s in Business Administration or Marketing or any other relevant discipline is an added advantage
  • Minimum of 3-5 years post-graduation experience in branding and corporate communications management
  • Certified membership of local and/or foreign professional institutes is an added advantage
  • Good presentation skills and ability to come up with a compelling story about the brand to convince target clients, partners, and donors
  • Excellent understanding of branding and communication issues as well as insights into corporate governance and not-for-profit operations
  • Proven track record in managing company branding and communications systems
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Strong digital marketing skills & Creativity

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Business Development Officer

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full time
Industry: NGO / Social Services

Job Summary

  • To carry out day-to-day operational business development activities that are in line with the objectives of the company

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Pursue and close out on service opportunity leads in line with business development objectives as approved by the Business Development Manager
  • Act as an intermediary between the Business Development Manager, and clients or partners or donors
  • Carry out periodic business intelligence research and prepare comprehensive reports on same
  • Prepare business proposals to be presented to potential institutions and donors
  • Participate in prospecting activities for identification and preparation for anticipated funding opportunities
  • Prepare and maintain accurate records of all business development activities of the organization
  • Participate in meetings with prospective clients, partners, and donors
  • Increase overall marketing efficiency and effectiveness through excellent digital efforts
  • Execute new markets penetration and impact strategies as designed by the Business Development Manager
  • Manage relationships with existing and prospective clients, partners, and donors
  • Provide periodic (monthly, quarterly, and annual) comprehensive reports to the Business Development
  • Other job-related tasks as assigned by the Business Development Manager

Requirements

  • Good knowledge and insights into corporate governance as well as not-for-profit operations
  • Bachelor’s in Business Administration or Marketing or any other related discipline
  • Master’s in Business Administration or Marketing or any other relevant discipline is an added advantage
  • 1-3 years minimum cognate experience preferably in a similar organization within the range of same staff size
  • Certified membership of local and / or foreign professional institutes are added advantages
  • Business research and analytics skills
  • Excellent digital business orientation and Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Relationship building and management skills & Effective business presentation skills
  • Time management & excellent digital business orientation

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Human Resource Executive / Consultant

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full time
Industry: NGO / Social Services

Job Summary

  • To plan, direct, and coordinate human resource management functions of the organization with a view to maximizing the use of its human resources and champion strategic human resources operations

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Define and implement strategic HR policies and processes
  • Develop and maintain the HR policy framework and ensures its implementation across the entire organization
  • Position HRM unit as a strategic business partner in the organization’s decision making
  • Perform adequate manpower planning and forecasting
  • Implement effective recruitment and selection programmes when necessary
  • Plan and coordinate objective as well as KPI setting for each year
  • Design robust and practical HR strategies to help drive financial and non-financial objectives of the organization
  • Coordinate the company’s biannual / yearly performance management exercises
  • Carry out job evaluation as well as design and implement compensation and benefits packages that are internally equitable and externally competitive
  • Plan, design and monitor the HR and IT budgets
  • Design and implement employee retention strategies
  • Plan, execute and monitor training and development programmes
  • Oversee daily operations of the HR and IT units
  • Facilitate Management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances, or other related issues
  • Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management activities in the organization
  • Provide advisory services to the management on human resource related issues
  • Present comprehensive monthly departmental reports to the MD / CEO
  • Other job-related tasks as assigned by the MD / CEO

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or Psychology or any other social discipline
  • Post-graduate qualifications like Master’s in Business Administration or Master’s in Industrial-Organizational Psychology or Master’s in Managerial Psychology is an added advantage
  • Minimum of 3-5 years rich and relevant post-graduation experience in human resources / personnel management / administrative functions in a reputable organization or reputable organizations
  • Relevant professional qualifications of regulatory bodies like CIPMN, SHRM, HRCI, CIPD etc.
  • Excellent knowledge of Nigerian Labor Law
  • Ability to anticipate people needs and take good initiative
  • Ability to receive confidential information on daily basis, maintain confidentiality and display excellent judgement
  • Excellent understanding of strategic HR issues as well as corporate government issues
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Excellent organizational and administrative skills, tact, and diplomacy
  • Should be conversant with Microsoft Office 365, Teams, and relevant HR software packages
  • Strong analytical skills and excellent negotiation skills
  • Ability to anticipate people needs and take good initiative
  • Excellent people management skills with emotional intelligence
  • Good appearance with confident demeanor

 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online