Rivers State Government Agency : Head, Commercial Services

Our Client is a Rivers State Government Agency charged with the responsibility of providing the citizens with potable drinking water. The Agency would like to strengthen Its human resource base In order to meet the aspirations of the State Government and would like to Identify experienced, result-oriented professionals to form the new management team as part of Its re-organisatiion plan.

Specifically, the Agency would like to fill In the following position:

Head, Commercial Services

Samuelson has been engaged by the Agency to identify exceptional, proactive, experienced and versatile individuals to fill this position.

JOB TITLE: HEAD, COMMERCIAL SERVICES (Ref: HCSWB)

QUALIFICATIONS/ SKILLS:
• A University Degree in the Social Sciences, Engineering or related field, with a minimum of second class division.
• Ability to analyse and assess commercial opportunities.
• Experience in strategic marketing management.
• Knowledge of computerised information systems.
• Proven people management skills.
• An MBA will be an added advantage.

RESPONSIBILITIES /SCOPE OF WORK:
• Implements business development, commercial and revenue management policies, procedures and systems.
• Liaises with financial control and accounting officers.
• Tracks performance of commercial staff.
• Ensures compliance with statutory regulations as they affect the Agency.

The General Requirements:
• Minimum of 12 years post graduation experience
• Strong verbal, written communication & intersectorial skills
• Postgraduate degree and / or professional qualifications will be a distinct advantage
• Good MS Office skills – Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Application Deadline:
 13th July 2010

METHOD OF APPLICATION
All qualified and interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. candidates should send their applications in confidence with detailed CURRICULUM VITAE (including telephone number(s) and an email address) latest 13th July 2010 to

recruiting@samuelson.com.ng

OR

P.O. Box 5924,
Marina,
Lagos

OR

P.O.Box 5863,
Trans Amadi,
Port Harcourt.

Please note that ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted