Nov 30, 2018
Job Description
We desire to recruit contract temporary staff who are go-getters with strong copy writing, video production, project management, graphic design skills, innovative and forward thinking to work within Marketing & Corporate Communications department on a contract basis to support the delivery of CLIENTS 125th anniversary project.
An advantage would be to consider individuals with background in finance, technology, journalism and law given the various aspects of the project execution. The anticipated duration is from October 2018 – December 2019
Responsibilities
Facilitate workshops with business representatives, agencies and vendors
Document and seek approval for business requirements
Engage a variety of stakeholders across the business to gather specification inputs and deliver high quality work
Manage Project cost Control and Reduction
Project Team management
Managing and coordinating strategic initiatives to prevent duplications and overlaps.
Manage project delivery
Manage change requests
Effectively managing a number of activities within the projects, from initiation to delivery, providing project leadership and control.
Co-ordinate all resource to ensure implementation is completed on time and to budget.
Track project progress and providing status updates up to senior management level.
Employ Project Management techniques to capture, track and manage project items.
Key Performance Indicators
Execution and management of the project end to end
Obtain all necessary approvals and manage budget appropriately
Timely update of project tracker dashboard
Consistency and fast turn-around time in writing meeting reports/call memos
Deliverable to assignment in a timely manner
Excellent relationship with agencies
Effective oral and written communications
Effective management of stakeholders
Collaborating with other members of the larger CLIENT team to achieve common objectives
Timeliness in ensuring prompt payment and processing of agency/vendor payable
Achievement of zero-error in payment tracking and budget management; Ability to ensure approved project budgets are not overshot
Educational Qualification
A First Degree. Possession of PMP qualification will be an advantage.
Experience: Minimum of 7 years cognate experience.
Key Competencies:
Project Management: possession of a hybrid of technical and soft skills in project management is required. The staff must have a near expert-level knowledge of Project Management theory and best practices. They must also have the same expertise in communications as a big portion of their job is keeping everyone involved with a project on track. They also have to be good communicators in order to motivate their team members and maximize their production.
Content Management: in today’s digital age, virtually every project or campaign involves a regular content strategy. The workforce shall be responsible for creating, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders and managing a content framework and calendar for the project to ensure all content is completed and executed in a timely manner.
Project Budgeting, Tracking and Reporting: the workforce is expected to be financially inclined, as they will be responsible for managing the approved budget for the project. They will also be responsible for creating the project timeline, and then ensuring everyone keeps to this timeline.
Use of tools: candidates must understand the project goals and identify tools best suitable to accomplish objectives and report in a timely manner.
Documentation: Strong organizational skills.
Knowledge:
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Gant Chat, Visio, PowerPoint and Excel is essential
Good knowledge and appreciation of basic digital marketing and social media platforms, tools and trends
Strong marketing background, with above average appreciation of the Marketing Mix (Product, Price, Place, Promotion)
Strong Project Management knowledge Proficiencies
Responsive to feedback
Ability to work under pressure
Must have the capacity to lead
Good interpersonal skills.
A self-starter and quick thinker
Fast paced work style
Intelligent learner able to multitask
Able to articulate thoughts in a clear and concise manner
Good presentation and communication skills
Adaptable with a high level of initiative
Effective organizational skills.
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Applicants should send their CV to: jobs@lohiconsult.ng using position applied for as subject of the email.
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