Diageo (Guinness) Nigeria Vacancy for Laboratory Technician (Benin City) – OND/ HND

Diageo (Guinness) Nigeria Vacancy for Laboratory Technician (Benin City) – OND/ HND


Diageo was formed in 1997 from the merger of Guinness plc and Grand Metropolitan plc.[9] The creation was driven by the two executives Anthony Greener and Philip Yea at Guinness plus George Bull and John McGrath of Grand Metropolitan.

Diageo is a global alcoholic beverages company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the world’s largest producer of spirits and a major producer of beer and wine. Its brands include Smirnoff (the world’s largest-selling vodka), Johnnie Walker (the world’s largest-selling whisky), José Cuervo (the world’s largest-selling tequila), Baileys (the world’s largest-selling liqueur) and Guinness (the world’s largest-selling stout). It also owns 34 per cent of Moët Hennessy, which owns brands including Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot and Hennessy. It sells its products in approximately 180 countries and has offices in 80 countries.

Diageo is the parent company of Guinness Nigeria PLC

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Level: L7

Reports To: Laboratory Technologist

Context/Scope:

The Brewery operations are focused on the three sites, – Ogba, Benin and Aba, and all sites have quality functions within their structure.

Dimensions:

Financial

Reports to the budget holder for the quality function within each site as appropriate.
Market Complexity
Work across our business with support from Brand Technical Centre in UK to deliver high quality product to our consumers
Leadership Responsibilities

Carry out designated analyses promptly and accurately in line with Guinness Nigeria PLC work procedure and ensure results are well-documented on-line (PRODAC), notebooks and on-line Kalamazoo and results sent to user dept promptly.

Purpose of Role:

To ensure bench work quality control determination are carried out in accordance with Guinness Nigeria PLC quality procedures and specifications for the attainment of high quality products.
Principal Accountabilities:
Determination and reporting of analytical parameters, as appropriate and as specified. Working within guidelines to ensure that results are repeatable and aligned to other laboratories on an interchange basis.
Working with the appropriate parts of the supply function (as required) to assist them in delivering products of the highest quality in terms of content and presentation.
Acting as a member of the Quality team, and displaying the behaviours expected of a strong team player.
Barriers to Success in Role:

As the business will rely on the quality of the output from the individual to make business decisions around the quality of its components and products, lack of a very responsible attitude to work will be a hindrance to the individual. Similarly, a low boredom threshold will be a problem.

Lack of required speed to respond to changes posed by new analytical methods and equipment as periodically advised by BTC will grossly affect the company’s desire to employ WCM practices and procedures in all her operations.

Qualifications and Experience/Skills Required:

OND or HND in Physical, Chemical or Biological sciences.
On the job experience, having worked for at least 2 years in a brewing / FMCG laboratory environment.
Result oriented.
Very good communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Flexible working options:

Brewery based

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Nigerian Conservation Foundation Job: Vacancy for Project Manager and Conservation Officer

Nigerian Conservation Foundation Job: Vacancy for Project Manager and Conservation Officer

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) is the premier Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) dedicated to nature conservation and sustainable development in Nigeria. Established in 1980, the Foundation was registered in 1982 as a charitable Trust under the Land (perpetual Succession) Act of 1961 – a policy that was replaced by the Company and Allied Matters Act of 1990.

Founded by late Chief S. L. Edu, NCF has its patron as the President and Commander- In-Chief of the Armed Force of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The foundation has a vision of “a Nigeria where people prosper while living in harmony with nature”. This vision drives its Mission to preserve the full range of Nigeria’s biodiversity which includes species, ecosystems and genetic biodiversity; promote the sustainable use of natural resources for the benefit of present and future generations; and advocate actions that minimise pollution and wasteful utilisation of renewable resources.



VACANCIES: NIGERIAN CONSERVATION FOUNDATION

We have room for you… if you have what it takes

POSITION: PROJECT MANAGER (JOB REFERENCE: PMLCC0910)
- MSC in Natural Sciences
- Minimum of 5 years work experience in environmental or ecotourism project management
- Excellent oral and writing skills
- Impressive fundraising records
- Remarkable people management expertise
- Ability to facilitate multi-sectoral collaborations


POSITION: CONSERVATION OFFICER (ORNITHOLOGIST) (JOB REFERENCE: ORTPD0910)
- MSC in ornithology or related fields
- Minimum of 3 years work experience in protected area management or biodiversity conservation
- Good oral and team lead/player skills
- Experience in writing scientific papers, technical documents and proposals

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should send their CVs with cover letter to the Admin. Manager, Nigerian Conservation Foundation, Lekki Conservation Centre, Km 19, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lagos by mail (recruitment@ncfnigeria.org) indicating job reference in the mail subject.

Deadline: Before 5th of October, 2010

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.