Jobs at The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC Plc) was established to distribute quality electric power to its customers, using modern technology and tools. The company desires to build a team of professionals who will manage its operations under global best practices.

TEAM LEAD, LOCAL PROCUREMENT & SYSTEM

JOB DESCRIPTION
The role of Team Lead, Local procurement & System is to support the Head Procurement and Expediting.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

Source Strategic suppliers and conduct site inspections.
Co-ordinate strategic sourcing initiatives, and cost improvement programs.
Negotiate complex contracts to ensure that commercial conditions offered conform to AEDC requirements, maximize margins and drive the business.
Interface with legal in drafting and reviewing contracts for complex requirements.
Process high value orders by following approved purchasing procedures and advise customers on the status as well as queries raised by suppliers.
Produce accurate weekly and monthly reports on status of all purchase requests within the stipulated time for management action and customer feedback.
Liaise with other departments in developing specification, standardization and variety reduction programs.

QUALIFICATIONS
B.Sc. Degree (Commercial) or equivalent.
Professional Certification: Completed Diploma with institute of Purchasing and supply or relevant and similar certifications.
At least 8 Cognate years’ experience and proficient with the use of IT system. Extensive knowledge of relevant purchasing rules and regulations.

TEAM LEAD, CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)

JOB DESCRIPTION
The role of Team Lead Corporate Social Responsibility is to support the Head, Communication and Community Relations in developing appropriate CSR strategies and to identify and execute CSR project.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Identification of CSR projects for sole or co-sponsorship by AEDC
Execution of diverse scheduled CSR projects
Liaison with Traditional Rulers, Opinion Leaders, Religious Leaders, organizations, agencies, & other relevant institutions, etc
Participate in Community relations management/Customers’ Engagement Forum
Coordinate the implementation of community relations & corporate social responsibility management strategy
Appointment of Community Relations Ambassador
Sponsorship of professional associations like NSE, ICAN, CIPM, NIPR, NGE, NBA etc

QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, Communications Marketing, Social Sciences and Advertising
Additional qualifications e.g. MA, Msc, MBA will be added advantage
12 years’ experience working in Corporate Communications and CSR roles
Demonstrable experience in CSR Function
Possession of in-depth knowledge of the functions and activities of various business and support divisions within.
Membership of professional bodies in the Communications sector

REQUIRES SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:
Senior Management Skill
Financial Planning Skill
Budget and Budgetary Control Skills
Communication Skill
Business Analysis and Review
Problem Solving Skill
Negotiation Skill

JOB CONDITIONS
Normal AEDC working conditions
May be required to work extended hours
Frequent travels within AEDC Franchise Area and beyond

TEAM MEMBER, VENDOR RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT, LOGISTICS & EXPEDITING

JOB DESCRIPTION
The role of Team Member, Vendor Relationship management, Logistics & Expediting is to support the Team Lead, Vendor Relationship management, Logistics & Expediting.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
Ensure that all orders are properly captured in order Database
Track deliveries on orders to ensure they are made as at when due.
Follow up on outstanding deliveries and document all issues regarding delivery.
Capture all deliveries in order Delivery Data base
Monitor and capture all order Amendments, Cancellations and Deviations, and render monthly report in an acceptable and easy to interpret format
Ensure that existing gaps in the Vendor Database is filled with the right Vendors through appropriate Vendor sourcing.
Conduct site inspections, market surveys and vendor on spot confirmation visits.
Coordinate transmittal of documents between procurement, store and finance to facilitate vendor payment processing.
Ensure that Procurement documents and materials are properly archived at the procurement repository/store.
Support in processing Purchase & Service Orders.
Provide support in implementation of activities and attainment of the overall objectives of the department.

QUALIFICATIONS
B.Sc. Degree (Commercial) or equivalent - Completed relevant and similar certifications in purchasing.
At least 3 Cognate years’ experience and proficient with the use of IT system. Knowledge of relevant purchasing rules and regulations.

TEAM LEAD, BRAND MANAGEMENT

JOB DESCRIPTION
The role of Team Lead, Brand Management is to support the Head, Public Relations and Media in developing a comprehensive brand culture manual for AEDC and also to serve as “brand police” across the Company.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Regular review and identification of positive brand culture for development & projection for positive Company image
Create, develop and produce brand culture manual
Organise & coordinate in conjunction with HR trainings on adherence to brand culture
Ensure standardisation of and Company-wide compliance and adherence with brand guidelines (brand policing)
Ensure consistent brand visibility in AEDC Franchise Area
Manage branding designs in conjunction with design agencies
Design and coordinate production of branded promotional materials & Company gift items like calendars, diaries, etc
Branding of all Company’s property
Participation in annual trade exhibitions/fairs
Participation in global Customers’ Week activities
Identification & decoration of a Brand Ambassador for the Company for different projects
Maintain electronic album/notice board
Events management and branding

QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication, Communications Marketing, Social Sciences and Advertising
Additional qualifications e.g. MA, Msc, MBA will be added advantage
12 years’ experience working in Corporate Communications and Brand Management roles
Demonstrable experience in Branding and Brand Management
Possession of in-depth knowledge of the functions and activities of various business and support divisions within.
Membership of professional bodies in the Communications sector

REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:
Senior Management Skill
Financial Planning Skill
Budget and Budgetary Control Skills
Communication Skill.
Business Analysis and Review
Problem Solving Skill
Brand management skill
Visual, audio visual/graphics
Basic understanding of APCON, OOAN, and other advertising rules/guidelines

JOB CONDITION:
Normal AEDC working conditions
May be required to work extended hours
Frequent travels within AEDC Franchise Area and beyond

TEAM MEMBER, CONTRACT MANAGEMENT & FOREIGN PROCUREMENT

JOB DESCRIPTION
The role of Team Member, Contract Management & Foreign Procurement is to support the Team Lead, Contract Management& Foreign procurement.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
Participate in the negotiation of contract terms on a range of procurements.
Undertake tendering, evaluation, placement and monitoring of a portfolio of procurement.
Develop and propose performance measures for specific contracts, ensure the implementation of same upon execution.
Proactively engage key stakeholders for all projects, and create contract management plans as required for critical contracts.
Plan, convene, and coordinate kick-off meetings, periodic performance reviewing meetings, and contract close-out meeting as required for key contracts, ensure that all relevant outcomes are documented, filed, and disseminated to the stakeholders.
Maintain accurate documentation of all contracts at all times, both manually and electronically.
Monitor expenses and payments for all contracts to ensure that there are no cost over-runs, and initiate corrective action as may be required.
Prepare all official communication required for giving updates, reporting performance, and all other formal communication that may be required for general management and administration of contracts.
Assume primary responsibility for ensuring timely delivery of all project/contracts, including obtaining required clearances and approval.
Prepare weekly and monthly reports of milestones, commitments, and maturing obligations on all contracts.
Ensure version control, and review all requests for contact amendment to establish business case.

QUALIFICATIONS
B.Sc. Degree (Commercial) or equivalent - Completed relevant and similar certifications in purchasing.
At least 3 Cognate years’ experience and proficient with the use of IT system. knowledge of relevant purchasing rules and regulations.

TEAM MEMBER, INTERNAL COMMUNICATION

JOB DESCRIPTION
The role of Team Member, Internal Communications is to support the Team Lead, Corporate Social Responsibility in building robust platform of engagement between AEDC Management and staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Employee Communication in conjunction with HR/liaison with workers’ representatives
Liaison with HR to organise Town Hall Meetings with employees, and periodic quarterly/monthly meetings
Internal interface with departments like Commercial, Technical Services, Risk & Compliance, etc
Coordinate production of online newsletter, in-house journal, facts sheet, etc
Copyedit, proofread & revise all Company’s publications
Storage & maintenance of company’s social /historical records (library) as regards information bank & Company’s corporate communication matters.
Documentation of archival materials
Liaise with Industrial Relations Unit in HR to undertake periodic opinion poll of workers’ views

QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, Communications Marketing, Social Sciences and Advertising
Additional qualifications e.g. MA, Msc, MBA will be added advantage
5 years’ experience working in Corporate Communications and Internal Communication roles
Demonstrable experience in Branding and Brand Management
Possession of in-depth knowledge of the functions and activities of various business and support divisions within.
Membership of professional bodies in the Communications sector

REQUIRES SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:
Management Skill
Financial Planning Skill
Budget and Budgetary Control Skills
Communication Skill
Story Writing Skill
Business Analysis and Review
Problem Solving Skill
Negotiation Skill

JOB CONDITIONS
Normal AEDC working conditions
May be required to work extended hours
Frequent travels within AEDC Franchise Area and beyond

GIS SPECIALIST

JOB DESCRIPTION
The GIS Spe...t will be responsible for the creation and maintenance of the organization’s GIS database and Geographic Maps as well as the production of associated analyses and reports.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Produce advanced spe...ed maps, analyses and reports utilising geographic and demographic information using programming, database and graphic skills
Obtain and maintain accurate geographic technical, commercial and other data for the regions where the organization has an operational footprint
Provide critical GIS input into the asset management process and maintain GIS component of an asset database such as location of transformers, feeders, substations and wayleaves.
Utilise proprietary and open mapping tools, templates, standards and software while adhering to relevant business processes and policies

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of a University degree in Computer Science or related field.
Major or Mi :Dgree or HND in Computer Science or its Equivalent in ICTs
Additional qualifications e.g. MA, Msc, in ICTs will be added advantage
5 years’ experience working in Corporate Communications and Internal Communication roles
Demonstrable experience in Social Media Management
Possession of in-depth knowledge of the functions and activities of AEDC and the power sector
Membership of professional media bodies, including others in the Communications sector

REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Proficiency in Computer and its Applications
Management Skill
Financial Planning Skill
Budget and Budgetary Control Skills
Communication Skill
Business Analysis and Review
Problem Solving Skill
Negotiation Skill

JOB CONDITION
Normal AEDC working conditions
May be required to work extended hours
Frequent travels within AEDC Franchise Area and beyond

TO APPLY
Applicants should send their curriculum vitae and a cover letter and should be emailed to: hr.recruitment@abujaelectricity.com  The subject of your mail should be the position being applied for i.e.: Team Lead, Local Procurement & Systems.

The cover letter should be addressed to:

The MD/CEO,
Abuja Electricity Distribution Company Plc,
1 Ziquinchor Street, Off IBB Way
Wuse Zone 4,
Abuja, FCT,
Nigeria
Attention: The Executive Director, Human Resources and Corporate Services.

Note: Only applications sent directly to the above email address and follow the above instructions will be considered.

DUE DATE: 24 June, 2016