Human Capital Partners Vacancies for Experienced Positions in Abuja, July 2013

Human Capital Partners focuses on the search and selection of executives and specialists by database, direct search/ headhunting approach and recruitment and selection through print and on-line media. Training through in-plants and public programmes are also provided.
Furthermore, HCP also offers HR- consulting services in areas such as interim management, organisation design and development, people strategy and human capital management, employer branding, compensation and benefits consulting, human resource information systems, psychometrics, outsourcing and career counselling and outplacements, with selected alliance and co-operation partners.

Job Title: Head, Project Secretariat (ES0053)
Profile of Organization  
A Project Secretariat is being established within a Financial Services Regulator in Abuja, Nigeria. The Secretariat will support the implementation of a Financial Services Project, as well as perform the data gathering analysis and management functions.

Locations             Abuja, Nigeria

Job Description
Reporting to the Head, Financial Services Regulator, the successful candidate will provide leadership for the Secretariat and collaborate with both the Strategy Coordination and Data Managers. Inherent in this will be to ensure that the identified stakeholders perform their assigned roles and responsibilities, so as to enhance the achievement of the goals and targets of the Financial Services Project. He/she will also oversee the Data Management Office and ensure the development of the methodologies for regular data gathering from departments within the Financial Services Regulator, external agencies and other stakeholders.

Reporting To
Head, Financial Services Regulator

Qualification/Responsibilities    
• Provide overall strategic leadership to the Project Secretariat with emphasis on bringing relevant stakeholders to the table and setting the agenda for implementing the Project.
• Oversee the Secretariat's day-to-day activities, as well as engage directly with Directors of the functional departments within the Financial Services Regulator and other stakeholders.
• Manage strategic partnerships and external stakeholders on behalf of the Regulator.
•Manage and interact with the other departments within the Regulator to ensure their continued commitment to the delivery of the Project and also work effectively with external partners.
• Represent the Secretariat across internal and external stakeholders.
• Serve as the Secretary to the Advisory and Steering Committees of the Secretariat.
• A first degree in Business, Finance, Agriculture, Economics or other Social Sciences, from a reputable institution. A relevant Master's degree is essential
• A minimum of fifteen (15) years' cumulative experience within the financial sector, ten (10) of which should be in a similar function and at senior management level.
• Strong knowledge and proven track record in the financial services sectors such as Microfinance, SME Financing, Retail Banking, Mobile Money, etc.
• Experience in converting stratgic plans into actionable outputs.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and proficiency in other statistical software packages

• Excellent financial management and project management skills, with the ability to manipulate and analyse complex data sets.
• Highly numerate, with a strong quantitative background.
• Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders at a very senior level both internally and externally.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to be flexible and versatile in a challenging environment, while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency.
• Strong ethics and integrity.
Employment Status        The tenure of engagement will be initially for two (2) years.



Job Title: Strategy Coordination Manager (ES0054)
Profile of Organization  
A Project Secretariat is being established within a Financial Services Regulator in Abuja, Nigeria. The Secretariat will support the implementation of a Financial Services Project, as well as perform the data gathering analysis and management functions.
Locations             Abuja, Nigeria
Job Description
Reporting to the Head, Project Secretariat, the successful candidate will ensure that the strategy and newly established priorities are addressed by the relevant stakeholders both within the Regulator and other external agencies.  A critical component of this job will be to document the key stakeholders, their expected roles, create awareness amongst them and elicit or sustain active involvement in the implementation of the Project.  .
Reporting To Head, Project Secretariat

Qualification/Responsibilities    
• Work in collaboration with the Head, Project Secretariat to identify barriers and opportunities relating to the implementation of the Project.
• Offer recommendations and provide in-house advisory services (grounded in discussions with the Technical Committees) to ensure progress of the Project.
• Initiate coordinated action at all levels, by recommending initiatives to be undertaken by relevant departments and stakeholders.
• Oversee the audit function of the Project, while ensuring that interventions are focused on critical issues in line with the objectives.
• A first degree in Business, Finance, Agriculture, Economics and other related disciplines. A Master's degree is essential.
• A minimum of ten (10) years' cognate experience within the financial sector, seven (7) of which should be in a similar function at senior management level.
• Conduct complex research and analysis, and support the Head, Project Secretariat in the preparation of accurate key substantive reports and ensure that the findings are disseminated to stakeholders.
• Prepare quarterly project monitoring plans and ensure their distribution to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and proficiency in other statistical software packages
• Excellent financial management and project management skills, with the ability to manipulate and analyse complex data sets.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and manage positive and productive relationships with multiple external stakeholders as well as internal departments.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in developing and implementing strategic plans
• Willingness to be flexible and versatile in a challenging environment, while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency.
• Strong ethics and integrity.

Employment Status       
The tenure of engagement will be initially for two (2) years

Job title: Data Manager (ES0055)
Profile of Organization  
A Project Secretariat is being established within a Financial Services Regulator in Abuja, Nigeria. The Secretariat will support the implementation of a Financial Services Project, as well as perform the data gathering analysis and management functions.
Locations             Abuja, Nigeria
Job Description
Reporting to the Head, Project Secretariat, the successful candidate will have overall responsibility for the development of the appropriate methodologies for regular data gathering from functional departments within the Regulator and external agencies; conduct analysis; and disseminate the information to the public. He/she will also undertake steps that enable appropriate linkages with stakeholders for the purpose of regular reporting of activities in their sectors and distilling this information in order to measure progress towards the targets set by the Project..

 Reporting To Head, Project Secretariat

Qualification/Responsibilities    
• Provide strategic direction for the data collection and analysis function of the Project.
• Develop strategies to provide tools for analysing data that addresses policy related issues.
• Design processes and templates for data collection from a range of sources, which requires working collaboratively with external stakeholders.
• Maintain an appropriate database for reports and outputs of the Project.
• Liaise with external agencies to identify new data collection initiatives and generate professional high quality documents under tight time constraints.
• Develop relevant methods that include data gathering to track and monitor progress towards achieving the Project targets.
• Conduct gap analysis using data from the Regulator and external providers, and knowledge of the Nigerian financial market to determine where policy and regulation can further support the development of the market
• Work closely with the functional departments within the Regulator as well as other externalstakeholders in the design and collection of the relevant data.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly reports for relevant Committees of the Project
• A first degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Engineering or other related disciplines. A Master's degree would be an advantage.
• Minimum of ten (10) years' cognate experience within the financial sector of which seven (7) should be in a similar function at senior management level.
• Experience in using data to address financial sector policy related issues.
• Ability to interpret and analyse large volumes of supply and demand data from financial institutions.
• Technical expertise in undertaking research and conducting complex analysis.

Employment Status        The tenure of engagement will be initially for two (2) years.

How to Apply
To apply, interested candidates should:
1.            Visit the recruitment page of HCP website: www.hcp-ng.com/resourcing
2.            Download the Standard Application Form.
3.            Quote the appropriate reference number as the subject of your e-mail and send both your current curriculum vitae (prepared as a Microsoft Word document, and saved with your full names) and the application form to [email protected]  not later than 31 July 2013.

Please include in your application, a statement of how you meet the advertised criteria, as well as names and contact details (including telephone and e-mail addresses) of three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achievements and abilities. All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.