Fresh Vacancies at Discovery Cycle Professionals, 24th January, 2019

Discovery Cycle Professionals (A Division of Discovery Cycle Limited) is a global network of experienced academics and consultants assembled to provide world-class knowledge-based services globally. DCP has diverse experience across different professional fields and offers a wide-range of multi-disciplinary professional services. DCP has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. Over the years, DCP has developed a wide range of multi-disciplinary professional services covering both the private and public sectors of the economy through the “DCP Ecosystem”.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Logistics Officer

Locations: Benue, Nasarawa, Ondo

Role and Task Complexities

  • Develop logistics along with support plans, budget requirements and deployment timelines for movement of tractors and agricultural equipment
  • Develop logistical plans for current operations and logistics contingency plans.
  • Develop and execute tools and methodologies to enable effective implementation of logistic plans.
  • Design and develop standard operating methods to manage logistics operations efficiently.
  • Ensure accountable, timely and cost-effective release of tractors and agricultural implements
  • Ensure all supervised staff members are trained as well as cross-trained adequately/Identify added logistic training requirements to attain high working standards.
  • Keeps inventory of all tractors, agricultural implements, spare parts and movement (in and out) of tractors
  • Develop and execute logistics support policy, processes and methodologies to general benefit of all departments
  • Develop reports on tractor and personnel movements and various operational logistics problems.
  • Involve in technical survey missions for new assignments
  • Guide and oversee performance of new and junior logistics officers.

Technical Skills Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 1-3 years’ experience in a similar position
  • Customer focused and able to manage conflict
  • Team work, collaboration and relationship management
  • Result focused, accountable and responsible
  • Knowledge and Competences
  • Strategic thinking and problem solving
  • In-depth knowledge of the industry and its current events
  • The ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines
  • Skill in prioritizing attention to detail
  • Excellent time management and organization

 

Job Title: Station Head

Locations: Benue, Nasarawa, Ondo

Role and Task Complexities

  • Head responsibility for sales and marketing, business development and new account development to assure maximum transportation revenue is developed for station.
  • Guide, lead and support managers daily on issues if any associated with human resources, operations, communication, standardizing procedures, revenue enhancement and systems applications.
  • Develop and implement plans, policies and programs to attain anticipated company needs in areas of functional responsibility.
  • Review evaluation of costs, activities, operations and anticipate data to identify progress toward established business development objectives and goals.
  • Ensure tractor acquisition and movement is being expedited safely plus in a timely manner.
  • Ensure station facility offers professional, clean and safe working atmosphere for all employees.
  • Direct as well as train management staff for sound human relations plus operational skills.
  • Ensure rules, directives and methods are conveyed to all station personnel and ensure safety procedures and programs are executed and maintained.
  • Utilize entire superior communication skills with purpose to motivate staff as well as develop effective working relations with executives, peers and clients.

Qualifications and Technical Requirements

  • B.Sc in Mechanical engineering or a related Engineering discipline
  • 3-5 years’ experience in a similar position
  • Knowledge and Competences
  • Supervising Others and Conflict Resolution
  • Emotional Intelligence and Communication Skills
  • Performance management and Interviewing Skills
  • Team Building and Delegation
  • Coaching and analytical Problem Solving skills.

 

Job Title: IT Officer

Locations: Benue, Nasarawa, Ondo

Role and Task Complexities

  • Identifying and acting on opportunities to improve and update software, systems and system security
  • Developing and implementing IT policies and best practice guides for the organization
  • Conducting regular system audits and software performance tuning
  • Ability to handle video and photography cameras, as well as creating documentaries and editing video
  • Brand strategy, including the setting of style guides, brand guidelines, brand vision and value proposition for short as well as long term.
  • Conceive and implement visual design of concepts, guidelines and strategies on all projects.
  • Utilize a high level of skill across multiple design software packages (such as Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign) to execute creative the brief required and within a time frame.
  • Software installation and networking of systems
  • Email set-up, troubleshooting and management and server administration and management
  • Designing technical architecture to assist in simplifying and improve office processes as well as integrating systems and automating processes
  • Conducting regular system audits and running regular checks on network and data security
  • Assist in performing daily system monitoring, verifying integrity and availability of IT related resources
  • Any other tasks assigned by supervisor

Experience

  • Degree in Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or a related field
  • 1-3 year experience in relevant and related role
  • Experience in working in a fast-paced environment
  • Knowledge and Competences
  • Managing projects; planning, prioritizing, and administering work
  • Understanding existing and emerging technologies
  • Communicating and listening; gathering information
  • Understanding business practices, approaches, organization, politics, and culture.
  • Analytical and problem solving skills.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: careers@dcp.com.ng with the Job Title as subject of the mail