The 2015 ONE Africa Award

The 2015 ONE Africa Award recognises Africa-driven; Africa led advocacy efforts that have demonstrated success at community, national or regional level. It aims to recognise, reward, and advance the exceptional work of organisations, founded by Africans and based in Africa, dedicated to helping Africa achieve the Millennium Development Goals. The $100,000 award will bring recognition to innovative African efforts to fight poverty and will incentivise more of such efforts.

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Key Account Partner Job at MTN Nigeria

Job Title Key Account Partner

Job Description 

 Maintain A Long Term Relationship With Accounts And Maximize Sales Opportunities Within Them.
Plan An Integral Role In New Business Pitches And Hold Responsibility For The Effective Onboarding Of New Clients
Responsible For The Development And Achievement Of Sales Through The Direct Sales Channel.
Focusing On Growing And Developing Existing Clients Together With Generating New Business.
Write Business Plan For All Current And Opportunity Tender Business.
Act As Key Interface Between The Customer And All Relevant Divisions.
Develop Timely And Accurate Forecast (Volume And Spend) For Assigned Accounts And Revise Throughout The Year To Analyze Facts And Figure
Identify Sales Opportunities, Networking And Fact-Finding And Calling On And Closing New Accounts.
Communicate Approved Retail Activities, Promotional Plans, Merchandising And New Item Authorizations With The Retail Team To Ensure Flawless ExecutionSupervise Competitor’s Performance And Activities And Implement Strategies
Participate In National And Regional Sales Meetings As Required.
Ensure Excellent Customer Satisfaction
Maintain And Update Customer Contact Records.
Coordinate And Develop Product Presentations.
Evaluate Customer Complaints And Drive Corrective Actions.
Provide Information To Customers Regarding Appropriate Policies, Procedures And Operating Practices; As Well As Competitor Activities

Job Condition 

Normal MTNN Working Conditions
May Be Required To Work Extended Hours
Tool Of Trade Vehicle Provided
Work Is Carried Out Mostly In The Field
A Valid Driver’s License (Extensive Local Travel)
Experience & Training

Experience:

Four (4) Years Marketing Experience In A Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FCMG) Environment
Account Management Experience And Relationship Building Skills
Knowledge Of Evolution In The Digital Space, Smartphone Trends Etc.
Previous Experience In Account Management Or Territory Sales And Display An Attitude That Is Key To Success.
Experience Of Managing Major National Accounts At Head Office Level
Highly Self-Motivated
Training:

Basic GSM
Basic Telecommunication Fundamentals
Internal Conferences On Telecommunications And Consumer Trends
Sales Training/ Personal Selling Skills
Key Account Management Training


Minimum Qualification BA, BEd, BEng, BSc, BTech Or HND

How to apply
Click here>>https://careers.mtnonline.com/VacancyDetails.aspx?VacancyID=186 to apply online.

Hodcroft Larsen Postgraduate Bursary for Female Engineers - 2015 Entry

Value of award£3,000 towards living expenses.Number of awardsUp to 4.Application closing dateThe closing date for receipt of applications is 15 October 2015.Overview

The bursary is provided by Mr Ken Hodcroft and Mr Berge Larsen, alumni.

Up to four bursaries are available to female students accepted onto one of the following one year taught MSc courses:

• Sustainable Chemical Engineering (School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials)  
• Applied Process Control (School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials)      
• Offshore Engineering (School of Marine Science and Technology)      
• Petroleum Geochemistry (School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences) 

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this award you must:

• be a female home student (preference will be given to UK students)
• have registered onto one of the above courses
• have and be able to demonstrate financial need for the award

How to apply

The selection process for this bursey is competitive. The number of awards made depends on the quality of the applications.

You need to complete the Hodcroft Larsen application form (WORD:78KB) and include the following:    

• a scanned copy of your passport
• or birth certificate.

Applications will be judged on:

• financial need
• academic potential
• enthusiasm and aptitude for your chosen course

If you are successful, you will need to give an annual update on your progress and be available to meet your donor if asked. 

Email your application to: advancementscholarships@newcastle.ac.uk

Contact

If you have a query you should telephone:

+44 (0)191 208 5400

Kennedy Scholarships 2016-17

Location Harvard & MIT,

Applications are invited for Kennedy Scholarships to enable British citizens, educated in the UK, to take graduate programmes across the full range of Schools and courses at Harvard and MIT

Kennedy Scholarships comprise full tuition and health insurance fees, a generous stipend for living, a contribution to transatlantic travel and a discretionary grant for vacation travel in the USA. They are part of the British national memorial to President Kennedy and have been awarded annually in competition since 1965 with many former scholars now in leading positions.

Up to 10 awards will be offered for 2016-17.

All applicants must have studied at a UK University or University College. In addition, they may be: studying for a first degree and due to graduate in the academic year 2015-2016, or a graduate of a UK university or university college who has completed a first degree not earlier than 2011 and who will have spent at least 2 of the 7 academic years prior to 01.09.2016 at a UK university or university college.

Awards will not be made to postdoctoral candidates wishing to pursue further research in their own field.

Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements of their chosen programmes and, in addition to their Kennedy Scholarship application, should submit a separate and independent application to their preferred School, meeting all deadlines etc.

A Kennedy Scholarship does not guarantee admission to Harvard or MIT.

Applications must be submitted online at www.kennedytrust.org.uk by 23.59 on 28th October 2015.

Contact details for 2 referees must be supplied who will be emailed automatically once an application is submitted.

Full information about the award and how to apply is on the website.