Jobs at Aquada Development Corporation

Aquada Development Corporation operates an automated rice mill that produces whole grain rice and rice flour, a bakery (using local wholesome ingredients) and a variety of other processes and manufacturing concerns.

HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST

JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a Human Resources Spe...t to support our human capital management efforts.
The position includes not just the management of human capital but also the Improvement of human capital by emphasizing appropriate up-skilling, continuous evaluation, and ongoing training for our staff.

REQUIREMENTS
The ideal candidate will have ALL of the following:
Seamless personal comfort across all work functions from factory assistants to corporate executives, to ensure the continued improvement of all of our workforce.
Minimum of 5 years experience in an HR or human capital development role. Relevant prior experience in a corporate or executive management role may substitute appropriately. Preference would be given to those with appropriate experience in a manufacturing, industrial or production environment.
A minimum of an HND (or higher) with a respectable academic record from a reputable institution in a relevant field.
Proven performance as a leader in one of the sectors indicated above.
Excellent writing and documentation skills.
Presence and comportment to lead our human capital development efforts internally and externally.
Unimpeachable ethics and morals.
Demonstrable ability to manage and motivate a diverse workforce.

PRODUCT DISTRIBUTORS/SALES EXECUTIVES

JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking product distributors and independent sales agent to sell our products nationwide.
Aquada Development Corporation will provide extensive training and support for our distributors and resellers.
Aquada will provide print, text messaging (SMS), radio and email marketing support for our distributors and resellers, as appropriate.
Intending candidates should anticipate IN-PERSON meeting and training in our facilities in Umuahia PRIOR to formal sign-on as distributors or resellers.
Applicants should outline their prior experience and preparedness to distribute our wholesome products in their submission.

REQUIREMENTS
Ideal applicants will be expected to have a going operation in food distribution, retail or similar experience.
We welcome motivated sales persons looking to start their own businesses.
However, they must be ready to demonstrate the financial and operational ability to drive the sales of our products in their elected territories.

ENGINEERING SERVICES MANAGER

JOB DESCRIPTIONS
We are looking for an Engineering Services Manager who will oversee the team of engineers that design, fabricate and maintain our equipment.
The Engineering Services Manager will be an integral part of the development team with equal responsibility for designing and developing new equipment as well as for providing maintenance support for the factories and industrial operations.

REQUIREMENTS
The ideal candidate will have ALL of the following:
Demonstrated ability as an engineering manager.
Minimum of 5 years experience in a comparable role overseeing fabrication, maintenance, process development or similar support functions in an industrial, agro-processing or manufacturing environment.
A minimum of an HND (or higher) with a respectable academic record from a reputable institution in one of the following areas: welding/fabrication, engineering management, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, materials/metallurgical engineering, production engineering, electromechanical engineering, or similar field.
Proven performance as a leader in one of the sectors indicated above.
Excellent writing and documentation skills.
Presence and comportment to advise management and to lead the development of next generation equipment to support our industrial processes.
Unimpeachable ethics and morals.
Demonstrable ability to manage and motivate a diverse engineering team supporting a variety of processes.

WELDING /FABRICATION TECHNICIAN

JOB DESCRIPTION
We design and fabricate most of the equipment used in our industrial operations.
We are looking for Welding/Fabrication technicians to drive the design, fabrication and maintenance of our industrial equipment.

REQUIREMENTS
The ideal candidate will have ALL of the following:
Minimum of 5 years experience in welding, fabrication, metalwork, metalcraft or similar field.
A minimum of an HND (or higher) with a respectable academic record from a reputable institution in welding/fabrication, mechanical engineering or similar field.
Proven performance as a professional in one of the sectors indicated above.
Excellent writing and documentation skills.
Presence and comportment to contribute meaningfully to a Multidisciplinary design and development team.
Unimpeachable ethics and morals.
Demonstrable ability to read and interpret engineering drawings as well as to fabricate components and equipment.

PROCUREMENT SERVICES MANAGER

JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a Procurement Services Manager who will oversee the sourcing and procurement of a variety of raw materials and agricultural produce including rice paddy, flour, cassava and palm oil amongst others.
This position will require interaction with various farming groups, producers and suppliers across the country.

REQUIREMENTS
The ideal candidate will have ALL of the following:
Seamless personal comfort negotiating the purchase of agricultural produce with farmers in villages and cooperatives as well as raw materials from large industrial suppliers.
Minimum of 5 years experience in a comparable role overseeing purchasing and supply management in an industrial, agro-processing or manufacturing environment.
Alternatively, candidates with the following backgrounds will be considered:
10 years of experience as an entrepreneur.
Minimum of 5 years of general business management in banking or financial services company OR in a logistics/distribution/supply chain management company.
A minimum of an HND (or higher) with a respectable academic record from a reputable institution.
Proven performance as a leader in one of the sectors indicated above.
Excellent writing and documentation skills.
Presence and comportment to represent an industry leader positively and effectively across a broad section of society, from individual farmers in villages to large industrial conglomerate.
Unimpeachable ethics and morals.
Demonstrable ability to manage and motivate a diverse procurement team.

ELECTRICAL / ELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN

JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for Electromechanical /Power Systems engineers who will oversee the servicing and maintenance of our industrial equipment.

REQUIREMENTS
The ideal candidate will have ALL of the following:
Personal facility with servicing power generators, industrial motors and other electromechanical systems..
Minimum of 5 years experience in a comparable role servicing and maintaining elctromechanical systems.
A minimum of an HND (or higher) with a respectable academic record from a reputable institution.
Proven performance as a reliable technician working with the equipment and systems indicated above.
Excellent writing and documentation skills.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Unimpeachable ethics and morals.
Demonstrable ability to manage and maintain a diverse set of electromechanical and power systems.

SALES MANAGER

REQUIREMENTS
The ideal candidate will have ALL of the following:
Minimum of 5 years experience in food sales, retail management, agricultural product distribution or similar industry that provides FIRST-HAND knowledge of food product or consumer product sales in Nigeria. Candidates with SALES Management experience in the following sectors may also be considered: banking or financial services,cooperative management, transportation, warehousing and logistics.
A minimum of an HND (or higher) with a respectable academic record from a reputable institution.
Proven performance as a sales leader in one of the sectors indicated above.
Excellent writing, documentation and communication skills.
Presence and comportment to represent an industry leader positively and effectively.
Unimpeachable ethics and morals.
Demonstrable ability to manage and motivate a diverse sales force.

TO APPLY
Applicants should submit their CVs to hr@aquada.com

Note: Candidates are Required to submit a resume and a properly addressed Cover Letter. The cover letter should outline the candidate's suitability for this Particular position in our company based on the requirements above. Generic submissions or those without cover letters will be discarded.

DUE DATE: 1 May, 2016