Nigeria has dropped charges against former US Vice-President Dick Cheney over a 1990s bribery scandal, anti-corruption officials say.
The case focused on bribes paid by engineering firm KBR while it was a subsidiary of Halliburton, a firm headed by Mr Cheney at the time.
Nigerian officials said Halliburton agreed an out-of-court deal worth $250m (£160m). The firm has not commented.
Mr Cheney, who became vice-president in 2001, has always denied wrongdoing.
Femi Babafemi, of Nigeria's anti-corruption agency EFCC, said Halliburton had agreed to pay $250m "in lieu of prosecution".
He said $130m of the money would be repatriated from foreign bank accounts.
AFP news agency reported that the money in foreign accounts was part of the bribery scheme, but had been frozen before it had reached Nigeria.
Halliburton, which split from KBR in 2007, has not commented on the deal but has insisted it has done nothing wrong.
'No suggestion of impropriety'
According to earlier cases brought in the US, KBR executives paid more than $180m to Nigerian officials between 1994 and 2004 to secure about $6bn contracts for building a liquefied natural gas plant.
KBR was fined $402m by US authorities after pleaded guilty to conspiracy and corruption charges last year.
In a separate civil case in the US, Halliburton and KBR agreed to pay $177m in forfeited profits, without admitting any wrongdoing.
The EFCC had been conducting its own investigations and last week filed 16 charges.
Its indictment named Mr Cheney, who was boss of Halliburton before becoming vice-president to George W Bush in 2001, as well as the firm's chief executive David Lesar, and two other executives.
It also filed charges against Halliburton as a company and four associated businesses.
Last week Mr Cheney's lawyer, Terence O'Donnell, said US investigators had "found no suggestion of any impropriety by Dick Cheney in his role of CEO of Halliburton".
"Any suggestion of misconduct on his part, made now, years later, is entirely baseless," Mr O'Donnell said.
Source: BBC
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Gabiduma Construction Nigeria: Engineering Vacancies
Applications are invited from suitable and qualified Engineers to fill the vacant posts of Chief Engineer [Electrical] and Site Manager [Civil] in our Company.
QUALIFICATION:
Applications must have a degree certificate in the related field [HND/BSC] and must have a least five years working expirience in the area of power transmission lines projects with the ability to tender quotations, Execute and Defend such projects without supervision.
Applicants are advised to send their CV to the Administrative Manager, Gabiduma Construction Nigeria Limited not later than four weeks from the date of this publication – [gabidumaconstruction@hotmail.com
QUALIFICATION:
Applications must have a degree certificate in the related field [HND/BSC] and must have a least five years working expirience in the area of power transmission lines projects with the ability to tender quotations, Execute and Defend such projects without supervision.
Applicants are advised to send their CV to the Administrative Manager, Gabiduma Construction Nigeria Limited not later than four weeks from the date of this publication – [gabidumaconstruction@hotmail.com
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Akunyili Resigns, Joins APGA
SPECULATIONS were Wednesday laid to rest when President Goodluck Jonathan reluctantly accepted the resignation of the Minister of Information and Communication, Professor Dora Akunyili.
Consequently, the President has approved the appointment of Minister of State in the Ministry, Mr Labaran Maku, as the substantive Minister. The new senior Minister is now to function without a Minister of State.
Akunyili, in an emotion-laden last briefing after the Federal Executive Council, FEC, disclosed that she was quitting both the government and the ruling People Democratic Party, PDP, in order to achieve her age-long ambition to become a senator.
According to her, she intends to defect to the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, where she hopes to realise the political dream to emerge as a senator representing Anambra Central Senatoral District.
Briefing State House correspondents, shortly after the FEC which was presided over by President Jonathan, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Akunyili said her decision to resign and run for the position was borne out of her zeal to serve her people and Nigeria.
“Having reflected over the years about events in Nigeria and in particular my state, Anambra, I have come to the conclusion that it is indeed a defining moment in my life when I should make the sacrifice of leaving a comfortable place to go to a difficult terrain in order to build a better place for our children,” she said.
She stated further, “I have, therefore, decided to join my governor, Peter Obi, who is doing a great job in continuing to build Anambra State as an APGA senator. In this regard, I intend to pick the nomination form today (Wednesday) to run for the office of senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District in the national assembly”.
Akunyili had earlier in her valedictory address to the FEC, told colleagues “I am deeply grateful to you for giving me the opportunity to serve our dear country as minister of information and communications. I am equally grateful for the cooperation which you, the Vice President, who sees me as his own sister and my cabinet colleagues extended to me in the course of my duties, without which I would not have succeeded”.
She therefore sought the prayers and support of the council members in realising her political ambition.
“As I take this step, I solicit for your prayers and other forms of support. I am making this request because you are my people and my immediate constituency”, Akunyili said.
“Today is therefore a very emotional day for me in council. This is because I have been so closely bonded to most of you that my departure is like leaving a family. My heart is so heavy because in this council, I have found comfort and friendship,” she said.
Maku said President Jonathan reluctantly accepted the resignation of the former minister because of her quality service to the nation but added that since she was in quest of higher political, the president had not alternative than to allow her go.
While wishing Akunyili well in her political journey, the new minister noted that why they worked together as colleagues he enjoyed the best of relationship with the outgoing minister.
Source: Vanguard Nigeria
Consequently, the President has approved the appointment of Minister of State in the Ministry, Mr Labaran Maku, as the substantive Minister. The new senior Minister is now to function without a Minister of State.
Akunyili, in an emotion-laden last briefing after the Federal Executive Council, FEC, disclosed that she was quitting both the government and the ruling People Democratic Party, PDP, in order to achieve her age-long ambition to become a senator.
According to her, she intends to defect to the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, where she hopes to realise the political dream to emerge as a senator representing Anambra Central Senatoral District.
Briefing State House correspondents, shortly after the FEC which was presided over by President Jonathan, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Akunyili said her decision to resign and run for the position was borne out of her zeal to serve her people and Nigeria.
“Having reflected over the years about events in Nigeria and in particular my state, Anambra, I have come to the conclusion that it is indeed a defining moment in my life when I should make the sacrifice of leaving a comfortable place to go to a difficult terrain in order to build a better place for our children,” she said.
She stated further, “I have, therefore, decided to join my governor, Peter Obi, who is doing a great job in continuing to build Anambra State as an APGA senator. In this regard, I intend to pick the nomination form today (Wednesday) to run for the office of senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District in the national assembly”.
Akunyili had earlier in her valedictory address to the FEC, told colleagues “I am deeply grateful to you for giving me the opportunity to serve our dear country as minister of information and communications. I am equally grateful for the cooperation which you, the Vice President, who sees me as his own sister and my cabinet colleagues extended to me in the course of my duties, without which I would not have succeeded”.
She therefore sought the prayers and support of the council members in realising her political ambition.
“As I take this step, I solicit for your prayers and other forms of support. I am making this request because you are my people and my immediate constituency”, Akunyili said.
“Today is therefore a very emotional day for me in council. This is because I have been so closely bonded to most of you that my departure is like leaving a family. My heart is so heavy because in this council, I have found comfort and friendship,” she said.
Maku said President Jonathan reluctantly accepted the resignation of the former minister because of her quality service to the nation but added that since she was in quest of higher political, the president had not alternative than to allow her go.
While wishing Akunyili well in her political journey, the new minister noted that why they worked together as colleagues he enjoyed the best of relationship with the outgoing minister.
Source: Vanguard Nigeria
Elder statesman, Enahoro dies at 87: Gowon, Musa, Adebanjo, Olusola, NGE, others react
The rank of Nigeria’s founding fathers was further depleted this morning with the passing on of frontline nationalist and elder statesman, Chief Anthony Eromosele Enahoro.
Enahoro, 87, died in the early hours of today after a protracted illness.
He had been ill since late September when he fell into coma and had been a regular occupant of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, UBTH, where he died.
The death of foremost journalist, anti-colonial and pro-democracy activist, threw the pro-democracy community into mourning Wednesday because of the octogenarian’s his evergreen usefulness, resourcefulness and relevance in nation-building.
Among those who paid glowing tributes to the mover of the first motion for Nigeria’s independence were Former Head of State, Gen.
Yakubu Gowon, Conference of Nigeria Political Parties, CNPP leader, Alh. Balarabe Musa, Afenifere stalwart, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, Amb. Segun Olusola and Presidential aspirant of the Enahoro-led National Reformation Party, NRP, Dr Sam Nwanti. Others are Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) and the Edo State Government.
Meanwhile, eminent Nigerian citizens have started pouring in their tributes as they react to the late politician’s death.
In his own reaction, former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, felt extremely sorry. “I am so sorry,” the former military leader, whose regime late Chief Enahoro served as Federal Commissioner for Information, regretted. He went on: “It is very sad indeed that we have to lose such a great man, who was very active in the struggle for actualising independent Nigeria. He was also a very active politician who did a lot for Nigeria.” General Gowon said.
He recalled Chief Enahoro’s role in the successes that his government recorded in those days. “I recall him as my Federal Commissioner for Information and through that position he occupied in my government, he ensured excellence and displayed understanding in bringing Nigeria to the fore.
“He had to survive a lot of prisons with Awolowo and when Awolowo joined me in holding Nigeria together, Anthony Enahoro always showed cooperation and made relentless effort at making Nigeria truly strong.
“I am very sad at his death. May his soul rest in peace.” Gowon said, adding that he was going to personally visit his Benin home to pay his respect to the fallen hero when he goes to attend the funeral of the late wife of Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, Clara, on Friday.
The Nigerian Guild of Editors has described late Pa Anthony Enahoro as a fighter for justice and a great journalist and Editor of repute.
In a release signed by Mr. Gbenga Adfaye, President, the guild said: “The Nigerian Guild of Editors has received the news of the death of Pa Anthony Enahoro today with gratitude to God for a life spent in the service of humanity. Although a star had indeed fallen, the testimonial of the life he lived does not warrant sorrows.
Pa Enahoro left a legacy of what is good for the people.
“Pa Enahoro was not just a great Nigerian and nationalist who moved the motion for Nigeria’s independence. He was first of all a great journalist and editor of repute – having edited The Comet, a member of the Zik’s chain of newspapers. He was a fighter for justice, a crusader for the the emancipation of the oppressed. He dared the British colonialists.
“He confronted the internal colonialists of the First Republic even when it meant he had to face treason trial. He confronted the evil of disintegration as Information Minister. And in the old age when he should have retired to a life of rest, he dared the bullets of the military dictators.
“As he breathed his last, he remained in the struggle to have a fair, just and equitable federation, where no tribe is oppressed. He was for all his life in the quest for a truly democratic Nigeria run on a Constitution owned by the people. He did all of this at great personal cost, digging in into the trenches of liberation war for Nigeria.
“Nigeria has indeed lost a great hero. Africa has lost a great son. And journalism has lost a great, glittering reference point. “May his soul rest in perfect peace and his dream for Nigeria come true.”
Source: Vanguard Nigeria
Enahoro, 87, died in the early hours of today after a protracted illness.
He had been ill since late September when he fell into coma and had been a regular occupant of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, UBTH, where he died.
The death of foremost journalist, anti-colonial and pro-democracy activist, threw the pro-democracy community into mourning Wednesday because of the octogenarian’s his evergreen usefulness, resourcefulness and relevance in nation-building.
Among those who paid glowing tributes to the mover of the first motion for Nigeria’s independence were Former Head of State, Gen.
Yakubu Gowon, Conference of Nigeria Political Parties, CNPP leader, Alh. Balarabe Musa, Afenifere stalwart, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, Amb. Segun Olusola and Presidential aspirant of the Enahoro-led National Reformation Party, NRP, Dr Sam Nwanti. Others are Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) and the Edo State Government.
Meanwhile, eminent Nigerian citizens have started pouring in their tributes as they react to the late politician’s death.
In his own reaction, former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, felt extremely sorry. “I am so sorry,” the former military leader, whose regime late Chief Enahoro served as Federal Commissioner for Information, regretted. He went on: “It is very sad indeed that we have to lose such a great man, who was very active in the struggle for actualising independent Nigeria. He was also a very active politician who did a lot for Nigeria.” General Gowon said.
He recalled Chief Enahoro’s role in the successes that his government recorded in those days. “I recall him as my Federal Commissioner for Information and through that position he occupied in my government, he ensured excellence and displayed understanding in bringing Nigeria to the fore.
“He had to survive a lot of prisons with Awolowo and when Awolowo joined me in holding Nigeria together, Anthony Enahoro always showed cooperation and made relentless effort at making Nigeria truly strong.
“I am very sad at his death. May his soul rest in peace.” Gowon said, adding that he was going to personally visit his Benin home to pay his respect to the fallen hero when he goes to attend the funeral of the late wife of Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, Clara, on Friday.
The Nigerian Guild of Editors has described late Pa Anthony Enahoro as a fighter for justice and a great journalist and Editor of repute.
In a release signed by Mr. Gbenga Adfaye, President, the guild said: “The Nigerian Guild of Editors has received the news of the death of Pa Anthony Enahoro today with gratitude to God for a life spent in the service of humanity. Although a star had indeed fallen, the testimonial of the life he lived does not warrant sorrows.
Pa Enahoro left a legacy of what is good for the people.
“Pa Enahoro was not just a great Nigerian and nationalist who moved the motion for Nigeria’s independence. He was first of all a great journalist and editor of repute – having edited The Comet, a member of the Zik’s chain of newspapers. He was a fighter for justice, a crusader for the the emancipation of the oppressed. He dared the British colonialists.
“He confronted the internal colonialists of the First Republic even when it meant he had to face treason trial. He confronted the evil of disintegration as Information Minister. And in the old age when he should have retired to a life of rest, he dared the bullets of the military dictators.
“As he breathed his last, he remained in the struggle to have a fair, just and equitable federation, where no tribe is oppressed. He was for all his life in the quest for a truly democratic Nigeria run on a Constitution owned by the people. He did all of this at great personal cost, digging in into the trenches of liberation war for Nigeria.
“Nigeria has indeed lost a great hero. Africa has lost a great son. And journalism has lost a great, glittering reference point. “May his soul rest in perfect peace and his dream for Nigeria come true.”
Source: Vanguard Nigeria
Nigerian is Poland's first black MP
Poland swears in Nigerian Godson as first black MP
John Abraham Godson, a Polish citizen born and raised in Nigeria, has been sworn in as the first black member of Poland's parliament.
Mr Godson had served as a councillor in the city of Lodz before taking up a parliamentary seat, vacated by a party colleague after local elections.
His entry into parliament has created a media stir in the mainly white country.
He came to Poland in the 1990s, opening an English-language school and working as a pastor in a Protestant church.
He has since married a Polish woman and the couple have four children.
Beaten up twice
A member of the centre-right Civic Platform party, he was appointed to the seat vacated by party colleague Hanna Zdanowskaafter after she became mayor of Lodz.
It is still quite rare to see black people even in the Polish capital Warsaw, Poland's most cosmopolitan city, the BBC's Adam Easton reports.
Racism is still a problem in Poland, where it is not uncommon for well-educated people to make racist jokes, our correspondent says.
Mr Godson was beaten up twice in the early 1990s but he says attitudes to black people in Poland are changing for the better, particularly since the country joined the EU six years ago.
Speaking earlier to Polish radio, Mr Godson said: "I am from Lodz, I will live here, I want to die here and I want to be buried here."
Source: BBC
John Abraham Godson, a Polish citizen born and raised in Nigeria, has been sworn in as the first black member of Poland's parliament.
Mr Godson had served as a councillor in the city of Lodz before taking up a parliamentary seat, vacated by a party colleague after local elections.
His entry into parliament has created a media stir in the mainly white country.
He came to Poland in the 1990s, opening an English-language school and working as a pastor in a Protestant church.
He has since married a Polish woman and the couple have four children.
Beaten up twice
A member of the centre-right Civic Platform party, he was appointed to the seat vacated by party colleague Hanna Zdanowskaafter after she became mayor of Lodz.
It is still quite rare to see black people even in the Polish capital Warsaw, Poland's most cosmopolitan city, the BBC's Adam Easton reports.
Racism is still a problem in Poland, where it is not uncommon for well-educated people to make racist jokes, our correspondent says.
Mr Godson was beaten up twice in the early 1990s but he says attitudes to black people in Poland are changing for the better, particularly since the country joined the EU six years ago.
Speaking earlier to Polish radio, Mr Godson said: "I am from Lodz, I will live here, I want to die here and I want to be buried here."
Source: BBC
Guinness Nigeria Plc Job Vacancies: Category Manager
We are Guinness Nigeria, member of Diageo Plc the world’s leading premium drinks business with an unrivalled collection of beverage alcohol & non-alcohol brands across the Spirits, Wine & Beer categories.
Among the incredible portfolio is the Guinness Trademark (Foreign Extra Stout & Extra Smooth), Premium Lagers (Harp lager; Satzenbrau Pilsner & Armstrong Dark Ale), Nigeria’s #1 Malt drink, Malta Guinness & the worlds leading Ready to Drink brands (Smirnoff Ice & Gordon’s Spark).
Our vision is to be the most celebrated business in Nigeria. To help us realise this we this we are committed to world-class standards in procrement. That’s where you come in we are now seeking highly competent & experienced professionals to join our procurement team.
Job Title: Category Manager – ATL & Sponsorships (REF NO: 25793BR)
The Role:
Responsible for the development of stretching category strategies that clearly deliver brand growth by Assuring, Protecting and Creating value for all areas of above the line, Media (Planning, buying and management), sponsorship, and relationship marketing.
Key Responsibility:
• Implementation of Head of Procurement - designated key projects through effective project management, utilising appropriate a-procurement tools to maximise speed, efficiency and drive of benefits e.g. e-RFI’s e-RFP’s, e-auctions, spend analysis.
• Work with Media Agencies/partners to secure best timings and rates for programming deals.
• Develop and agree Agency (Media, PR, Creative, advertising) Work Plans and partner with legal to develop Agency Contracts.
• Develop and implement Standard Media Operating Procedure to improve media administration.
• Lead monitoring & control of media and OOH campaigns to ensure value for money
• Lead outdoor auditing, electronic media monitoring and execution of initiatives to improve compliance
• Develop and agree Agency (Media, PR, Creative, advertising) Work Plans and partner with Legal to develop Agency Contracts.
• Champion and embed compliance of Diageo Marketing Code with the Media, PR and creative Agencies
The person:
- First Degree is mandatory.
- Minimum of 7 years commercial experience, Specialist media planning & Buying experience gained in a Media – buying organization with demonstrated direct responsibility for managing multi-billion Naira media budget (Experience gathered from advertising agency will be of advantage)
- Strong Negotiation Skills
- Minimum of 3 years procurement experience is essential coverial all procurement imperatives (quality, service, cost, risk, growth support, innovation)
- Analytical and numerical skills
- Previous experience of working with or closely with an FMCG procurement Function (prior sap experience an advantage) for an extended period.
- Have a flair for field work and travels
Method of Application:
Log on to www.diageo.com & click on "careers"
Click on "Search & Apply"
Click on "Search openings" go to "key word" (Box 5) and enter the Ref No
Click "search"
Click "View job(s)" to read the detailed job profile
Click on "submit to job(s)" to submit your CV.
Deadline:
Please note that the Closing date for submission of Applications is 28th December, 2010
Among the incredible portfolio is the Guinness Trademark (Foreign Extra Stout & Extra Smooth), Premium Lagers (Harp lager; Satzenbrau Pilsner & Armstrong Dark Ale), Nigeria’s #1 Malt drink, Malta Guinness & the worlds leading Ready to Drink brands (Smirnoff Ice & Gordon’s Spark).
Our vision is to be the most celebrated business in Nigeria. To help us realise this we this we are committed to world-class standards in procrement. That’s where you come in we are now seeking highly competent & experienced professionals to join our procurement team.
Job Title: Category Manager – ATL & Sponsorships (REF NO: 25793BR)
The Role:
Responsible for the development of stretching category strategies that clearly deliver brand growth by Assuring, Protecting and Creating value for all areas of above the line, Media (Planning, buying and management), sponsorship, and relationship marketing.
Key Responsibility:
• Implementation of Head of Procurement - designated key projects through effective project management, utilising appropriate a-procurement tools to maximise speed, efficiency and drive of benefits e.g. e-RFI’s e-RFP’s, e-auctions, spend analysis.
• Work with Media Agencies/partners to secure best timings and rates for programming deals.
• Develop and agree Agency (Media, PR, Creative, advertising) Work Plans and partner with legal to develop Agency Contracts.
• Develop and implement Standard Media Operating Procedure to improve media administration.
• Lead monitoring & control of media and OOH campaigns to ensure value for money
• Lead outdoor auditing, electronic media monitoring and execution of initiatives to improve compliance
• Develop and agree Agency (Media, PR, Creative, advertising) Work Plans and partner with Legal to develop Agency Contracts.
• Champion and embed compliance of Diageo Marketing Code with the Media, PR and creative Agencies
The person:
- First Degree is mandatory.
- Minimum of 7 years commercial experience, Specialist media planning & Buying experience gained in a Media – buying organization with demonstrated direct responsibility for managing multi-billion Naira media budget (Experience gathered from advertising agency will be of advantage)
- Strong Negotiation Skills
- Minimum of 3 years procurement experience is essential coverial all procurement imperatives (quality, service, cost, risk, growth support, innovation)
- Analytical and numerical skills
- Previous experience of working with or closely with an FMCG procurement Function (prior sap experience an advantage) for an extended period.
- Have a flair for field work and travels
Method of Application:
Log on to www.diageo.com & click on "careers"
Click on "Search & Apply"
Click on "Search openings" go to "key word" (Box 5) and enter the Ref No
Click "search"
Click "View job(s)" to read the detailed job profile
Click on "submit to job(s)" to submit your CV.
Deadline:
Please note that the Closing date for submission of Applications is 28th December, 2010
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Newborn Health Programme Advisor wanted at Save the Children
Save the Children UK has been working in Nigeria since 2001. The early focus was on getting children actively involved in shaping the decisions that affect their lives. Today, SC UK is working in several states:
Zamfara, Yobe, Jigawa, Katsina, Kano, Bauchi, Kaduna and others
– focusing on child survival, education and protecting children.
Furthermore, Nigeria is one of five priority countries for the Alliance popular campaign in child survival. As the world’s leading independent children’s charity, Save the Children inspires dramatic change for children around the globe.
We are looking for an experienced staff to implement a 9 months Saving Newborn Lives (SNL) funded project addressing the Newborn Health needs of children in Nigeria.
Job Title: Newborn Health Programme Advisor (SNL)
The candidate will support the integration and expansion of newborn health by Saving Newborn Lives (SNL) programme partners.
She/he will provide support to the Newborn and Child Survival Adviser in providing tailored technical assistance to SNL partners and monitoring implementation of programme activities.
She/he will provide technical skills in the areas of newborn health, documentation, monitoring and evaluation, training, materials development and behaviour change communication.
Requirements:
The requirement for the position include a postgraduate qualification in health or related field, 5 years work experience in health/public health organization; including 3 years of experience as a national level trainer/technical assistance provider in RH/MCH with the government or an International NGO.
The candidate must possess experience in RH/maternal, newborn and child health programming. Facility and community based health service improvement is essential.
Annual Gross Salary: N5,000,000.00
Method of Application:
To apply, send your CV and covering letter in ONLY one attached document explaining how you are suitable to:-
vacancy@scuknigeria.org
The subject field MUST clearly state the position you are applying for.
Please note that the position is based in Abuja, but may involve travel.
Application Deadline is 28th December, 2010.
Our selection processes reflect our commitment to the - protection of children from abuse. Our people are as diverse as the challenges we face.
Zamfara, Yobe, Jigawa, Katsina, Kano, Bauchi, Kaduna and others
– focusing on child survival, education and protecting children.
Furthermore, Nigeria is one of five priority countries for the Alliance popular campaign in child survival. As the world’s leading independent children’s charity, Save the Children inspires dramatic change for children around the globe.
We are looking for an experienced staff to implement a 9 months Saving Newborn Lives (SNL) funded project addressing the Newborn Health needs of children in Nigeria.
Job Title: Newborn Health Programme Advisor (SNL)
The candidate will support the integration and expansion of newborn health by Saving Newborn Lives (SNL) programme partners.
She/he will provide support to the Newborn and Child Survival Adviser in providing tailored technical assistance to SNL partners and monitoring implementation of programme activities.
She/he will provide technical skills in the areas of newborn health, documentation, monitoring and evaluation, training, materials development and behaviour change communication.
Requirements:
The requirement for the position include a postgraduate qualification in health or related field, 5 years work experience in health/public health organization; including 3 years of experience as a national level trainer/technical assistance provider in RH/MCH with the government or an International NGO.
The candidate must possess experience in RH/maternal, newborn and child health programming. Facility and community based health service improvement is essential.
Annual Gross Salary: N5,000,000.00
Method of Application:
To apply, send your CV and covering letter in ONLY one attached document explaining how you are suitable to:-
vacancy@scuknigeria.org
The subject field MUST clearly state the position you are applying for.
Please note that the position is based in Abuja, but may involve travel.
Application Deadline is 28th December, 2010.
Our selection processes reflect our commitment to the - protection of children from abuse. Our people are as diverse as the challenges we face.
GE Healthcare Jobs : Vacancy for Sales Management
GE Healthcare Jobs : Vacancy for Sales Management
GE Healthcare, our vision involves looking at Healthcare in a completely new way. Focusing on earlier, pre-symptomatic disease detection and prevention, instead of late diagnosis. Helping clinicians access more information and intervene sooner with targeted treatments so their patients can leave longer, fuller lives.
Job Number: 1184325
Function: Sales – Sales Management
Business: GE Technology Infrastructure – Healthcare
Career Level: Experienced
Location: IIkoyi – Lagos, Nigeria
Role Summary/Purpose:
The role will be responsible to manage the operational and administrative activities for assigned territory. To plan and develop processes to improve the operational quality and efficiency of Medical Diagnostics business.
To supervise the dealers in accordance with company’s policies and objectives.
And to work closely with support functions to ensure that revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met.
The position reports directly to Commercial Manager Africa.
Qualifications/Requirements:
1. Bachelors / Masters Degree in Science, Healthcare and/or Business management related courses. Diploma/degree would be an advantage.
* Three to five years experience in healthcare/pharmaceutical industry with a strong sales mentality.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Computer literate with expertise in MS office.
* Ability to influence cross-functional teams.
* Willingness to travel and to work a flexible schedule.
* Fluent in English (other local languages would be considered).
Essential Responsibilities:
* Analyze and document business processes and problems.
* Obtain and document business intelligence reports.
* Develop processes to improve operational quality and efficiency.
* Ensure sales target is achieved.
* Propose pricing to meet revenue and profitability targets.
* Supervise dealers in accordance with company’s policies and objectives.
* Work closely with support functions.
* Schedule and conduct regular meetings with dealer and support functions.
* Develop close relationships with customers and stakeholders.
* Ensure productivity and quality goals are met.
* Develop and further strengthen the market.
* Propose actions and budget to ensure overall success.
* Ensure that all activities are done with full compliance.
* Ensure that the right Marketing and Commercial Strategies and Tactics are applied
* Take the lead in the tender coordination process with the support functions.
* Highlight market opportunities in the expansion markets and work closely with the Commercial Operations & Projects Manager.
To Apply Online, goto:-
https://xjobs.brassring.com/1033/asp/tg/cim_jobdetail.asp?partnerid=54&siteid=5346&OReq=1184325
Disclaimer: The owners of this website (www.updatesnigeria.blogspot.com) are not affiliated in any way with the companies whose vacancies are published here.
GE Healthcare, our vision involves looking at Healthcare in a completely new way. Focusing on earlier, pre-symptomatic disease detection and prevention, instead of late diagnosis. Helping clinicians access more information and intervene sooner with targeted treatments so their patients can leave longer, fuller lives.
Job Number: 1184325
Function: Sales – Sales Management
Business: GE Technology Infrastructure – Healthcare
Career Level: Experienced
Location: IIkoyi – Lagos, Nigeria
Role Summary/Purpose:
The role will be responsible to manage the operational and administrative activities for assigned territory. To plan and develop processes to improve the operational quality and efficiency of Medical Diagnostics business.
To supervise the dealers in accordance with company’s policies and objectives.
And to work closely with support functions to ensure that revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met.
The position reports directly to Commercial Manager Africa.
Qualifications/Requirements:
1. Bachelors / Masters Degree in Science, Healthcare and/or Business management related courses. Diploma/degree would be an advantage.
* Three to five years experience in healthcare/pharmaceutical industry with a strong sales mentality.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Computer literate with expertise in MS office.
* Ability to influence cross-functional teams.
* Willingness to travel and to work a flexible schedule.
* Fluent in English (other local languages would be considered).
Essential Responsibilities:
* Analyze and document business processes and problems.
* Obtain and document business intelligence reports.
* Develop processes to improve operational quality and efficiency.
* Ensure sales target is achieved.
* Propose pricing to meet revenue and profitability targets.
* Supervise dealers in accordance with company’s policies and objectives.
* Work closely with support functions.
* Schedule and conduct regular meetings with dealer and support functions.
* Develop close relationships with customers and stakeholders.
* Ensure productivity and quality goals are met.
* Develop and further strengthen the market.
* Propose actions and budget to ensure overall success.
* Ensure that all activities are done with full compliance.
* Ensure that the right Marketing and Commercial Strategies and Tactics are applied
* Take the lead in the tender coordination process with the support functions.
* Highlight market opportunities in the expansion markets and work closely with the Commercial Operations & Projects Manager.
To Apply Online, goto:-
https://xjobs.brassring.com/1033/asp/tg/cim_jobdetail.asp?partnerid=54&siteid=5346&OReq=1184325
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SPNS Consulting Nigeria Recruiting for Secretary / Administrative Officer
SPNS Consulting Nigeria Recruiting for Secretary / Administrative Officer
Position: SECRETARY/ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
JOB DESCRIPTION:
File and retrieve corporate documents, records, and reports.
Prepare responses to correspondence containing routine inquiries.
Perform general office duties such as ordering supplies, maintaining records management systems, and performing basic bookkeeping work.
Prepare agendas and make arrangements for committee, board, and other meetings.
Compile, transcribe, and distribute minutes of meetings.
Coordinate and direct office services, such as records and budget preparation.
Prepare invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements and other documents, using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and/or presentation software.
Set up and oversee administrative policies and procedures for the organization.
General Requirements:
Must be an OND, HND or B.Sc. holder in relevant field.
Must be a male and not less than 30 years of age.
Must have a minimum of 6 years relevant and verifiable working experience.
CLOSING DATE: 21-DEC-2010
TO APPLY: To Apply
Online, goto:-
http://vacancies.myrecruitmentengine.com/VacancyDetail.aspx?vid=103
Disclaimer: The owners of this website (www.updatesnigeria.blogspot.com) are not affiliated in any way with the companies whose vacancies are published here.
Position: SECRETARY/ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
JOB DESCRIPTION:
File and retrieve corporate documents, records, and reports.
Prepare responses to correspondence containing routine inquiries.
Perform general office duties such as ordering supplies, maintaining records management systems, and performing basic bookkeeping work.
Prepare agendas and make arrangements for committee, board, and other meetings.
Compile, transcribe, and distribute minutes of meetings.
Coordinate and direct office services, such as records and budget preparation.
Prepare invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements and other documents, using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and/or presentation software.
Set up and oversee administrative policies and procedures for the organization.
General Requirements:
Must be an OND, HND or B.Sc. holder in relevant field.
Must be a male and not less than 30 years of age.
Must have a minimum of 6 years relevant and verifiable working experience.
CLOSING DATE: 21-DEC-2010
TO APPLY: To Apply
Online, goto:-
http://vacancies.myrecruitmentengine.com/VacancyDetail.aspx?vid=103
Disclaimer: The owners of this website (www.updatesnigeria.blogspot.com) are not affiliated in any way with the companies whose vacancies are published here.
SystemSpecs Job: Vacancy for Project Managers
SystemSpecs Nigeria Limited is one of the most exciting places to work in Nigeria. In 19 years of our existence, we have become a reference point in the Nigerian IT industry as Nigeria’s leading software house.
We are on our way to becoming Africa’s software institution of reference and are seeking the right people to ride with us.
Career High Drive, Like to Ride with us?
If you...
* Have a very positive outlook to life
* Listen quite well and positively relate with colleagues
* Have a good analytical mind
* Are familiar with current IT trends and can make use of IT.
Current Available Position:
Job Title: Project Managers
Responsibilities:
To lead project planning sessions with our clients with a view to agreeing on project scope, resource allocation and meeting set deliverables within agreed timelines, quality and cost estimation.
Qualification:
Minimum of Bachelor degree / HND in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics or other related disciplines. Professional qualifications in service management and project management.
Experience:
A minimum of 7 years in consulting and customer-facing project and/or service management roles. Experience in leading technical teams in business and financial software implementation environments.
Specific Requirements:
Ability to effectively manage assigned resources, including providing leadership and timely feedback on their varied activities.
Track record of delivering projects within agreed timescales, to a high quality, and expending the least cost.
Good knowledge of business software implementation e.g. SunSystems, SAP, CRM or HCM applications will be an advantage.
Good working knowledge of project management methodology and tools.
Ability to build and sustain mutually beneficial relationships at all levels of customer organization.
Application Deadline: 15th December, 2010
Method of Application:
Apply online at:-
https://www.staffsenta.com/erecruit/EjobDB1/systemspecs.job
Disclaimer: The owners of this website (www.updatesnigeria.blogspot.com) are not affiliated in any way with the companies whose vacancies are published here.
We are on our way to becoming Africa’s software institution of reference and are seeking the right people to ride with us.
Career High Drive, Like to Ride with us?
If you...
* Have a very positive outlook to life
* Listen quite well and positively relate with colleagues
* Have a good analytical mind
* Are familiar with current IT trends and can make use of IT.
Current Available Position:
Job Title: Project Managers
Responsibilities:
To lead project planning sessions with our clients with a view to agreeing on project scope, resource allocation and meeting set deliverables within agreed timelines, quality and cost estimation.
Qualification:
Minimum of Bachelor degree / HND in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics or other related disciplines. Professional qualifications in service management and project management.
Experience:
A minimum of 7 years in consulting and customer-facing project and/or service management roles. Experience in leading technical teams in business and financial software implementation environments.
Specific Requirements:
Ability to effectively manage assigned resources, including providing leadership and timely feedback on their varied activities.
Track record of delivering projects within agreed timescales, to a high quality, and expending the least cost.
Good knowledge of business software implementation e.g. SunSystems, SAP, CRM or HCM applications will be an advantage.
Good working knowledge of project management methodology and tools.
Ability to build and sustain mutually beneficial relationships at all levels of customer organization.
Application Deadline: 15th December, 2010
Method of Application:
Apply online at:-
https://www.staffsenta.com/erecruit/EjobDB1/systemspecs.job
Disclaimer: The owners of this website (www.updatesnigeria.blogspot.com) are not affiliated in any way with the companies whose vacancies are published here.
Nigerian Footballer Collapses On Pitch and Dies
THE Nigerian Premier League was thrown into dark moment on Sunday with the death of Ocean Boys of Yenagoa left back defender, Emma Ogoli.
Ogoli, Tribunesports learnt slumped on the pitch of the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa after playing only for 39 minutes during the team’s week six tie against visiting Niger Tornadoes of Minna which ended 2-1 in favour of the homers.
The stopper who joined Ocean Boys from sister club, Bayelsa United suddenly collapsed on the pitch and was rushed to a waiting ambulance at the stadium but died on the way to the hospital.
In his reaction, Head Media and Awards Committee of the Nigeria Premier League (NPL), Akin Akinbobola described the incident as pathetic, adding that the player’s death was not only a loss to his immediate family and club, but to the the entire Nigerian football fraternity.
Source: Nigerian Tribune
Ogoli, Tribunesports learnt slumped on the pitch of the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa after playing only for 39 minutes during the team’s week six tie against visiting Niger Tornadoes of Minna which ended 2-1 in favour of the homers.
The stopper who joined Ocean Boys from sister club, Bayelsa United suddenly collapsed on the pitch and was rushed to a waiting ambulance at the stadium but died on the way to the hospital.
In his reaction, Head Media and Awards Committee of the Nigeria Premier League (NPL), Akin Akinbobola described the incident as pathetic, adding that the player’s death was not only a loss to his immediate family and club, but to the the entire Nigerian football fraternity.
Source: Nigerian Tribune
Google Nigeria recruits for Developer Relations Program Manager
Google Africa is recruiting for the position below in West Africa (Ghana or Nigeria)
Job Title: Developer Relations Program Manager, West Africa – Ghana or Nigeria
This position is based in Lagos, Nigeria or Ghana.
The area: Engineering
Simply put, Google engineers make computers do amazing things. Populated by extraordinarily creative, motivated and talented people, our Engineering team gets excited by developing new applications that really make a difference and are used by millions of people. We’re driven by Google’s mission to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful. If you seek to tackle such challenges as building a highly scalable computing infrastructure, novel storage systems, innovative user experiences or the next big application that will change the world, then this might be a perfect fit for you.
The role: Developer Relations Program Manager, West Africa
As a Program Manager in Developer Relations, you will be responsible for making developers in the region successful by building applications and businesses on Google’s developer products and APIs. You have a strong software engineering background and are an active participant in local technical/developer communities. You will coordinate and execute both online and offline outreach and support programs in the region.
This could include responsibility for large-scale Google developer events such as Google Developer Days or DevFests (i.e. large budget, high attendance, high visibility), as well as having responsibility for content on code.google.com and regional developer blogs.
To achieve your goals, you will work with cross-functional Google product teams, local volunteers, and external vendors. Additionally, you will manage relationships with, and foster creation of, local developer communities, both formal (Google Technology User Groups) and informal (discussion boards, casual meet-ups, non-affiliated user groups). You will meet with local developers and businesses, promoting Google technologies to them.
The Developer Relations Program Manager helps bring awareness to Google’s mission, open web technologies and our developer products within the developer community.
Responsibilities:
Plan and run regional outreach and support programs, including large-scale public events.
Meet with external developers, businesses and technical executives to advocate their adoption of our developer products, explaining business and technical value propositions.
Own regional developer blogs and ensure publication of frequent, high-quality content.
Lead cross-functional project teams and act as the liaison between other global Developer Relations teams and the various developer product and Engineering groups in Israel.
Build and manage relationships with local developer community, industry influencers and bloggers.
Requirements:
BA or BS university degree preferred, ideally in Computer Science or Software Engineering
Proven experience in a technical role in internet and/or mobile industries strongly preferred
Experience with conference presentation or other technical public speaking
Experience as an active participant in technical/developer communities
Strong project and program management skills as well as excellent communication skills
Apply Online at:
http://www.google.com/jobs/africa/developer-relations-program-manager-west-africa-ghana-or-nigeria/index.html
Job Title: Developer Relations Program Manager, West Africa – Ghana or Nigeria
This position is based in Lagos, Nigeria or Ghana.
The area: Engineering
Simply put, Google engineers make computers do amazing things. Populated by extraordinarily creative, motivated and talented people, our Engineering team gets excited by developing new applications that really make a difference and are used by millions of people. We’re driven by Google’s mission to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful. If you seek to tackle such challenges as building a highly scalable computing infrastructure, novel storage systems, innovative user experiences or the next big application that will change the world, then this might be a perfect fit for you.
The role: Developer Relations Program Manager, West Africa
As a Program Manager in Developer Relations, you will be responsible for making developers in the region successful by building applications and businesses on Google’s developer products and APIs. You have a strong software engineering background and are an active participant in local technical/developer communities. You will coordinate and execute both online and offline outreach and support programs in the region.
This could include responsibility for large-scale Google developer events such as Google Developer Days or DevFests (i.e. large budget, high attendance, high visibility), as well as having responsibility for content on code.google.com and regional developer blogs.
To achieve your goals, you will work with cross-functional Google product teams, local volunteers, and external vendors. Additionally, you will manage relationships with, and foster creation of, local developer communities, both formal (Google Technology User Groups) and informal (discussion boards, casual meet-ups, non-affiliated user groups). You will meet with local developers and businesses, promoting Google technologies to them.
The Developer Relations Program Manager helps bring awareness to Google’s mission, open web technologies and our developer products within the developer community.
Responsibilities:
Plan and run regional outreach and support programs, including large-scale public events.
Meet with external developers, businesses and technical executives to advocate their adoption of our developer products, explaining business and technical value propositions.
Own regional developer blogs and ensure publication of frequent, high-quality content.
Lead cross-functional project teams and act as the liaison between other global Developer Relations teams and the various developer product and Engineering groups in Israel.
Build and manage relationships with local developer community, industry influencers and bloggers.
Requirements:
BA or BS university degree preferred, ideally in Computer Science or Software Engineering
Proven experience in a technical role in internet and/or mobile industries strongly preferred
Experience with conference presentation or other technical public speaking
Experience as an active participant in technical/developer communities
Strong project and program management skills as well as excellent communication skills
Apply Online at:
http://www.google.com/jobs/africa/developer-relations-program-manager-west-africa-ghana-or-nigeria/index.html
Monday, December 13, 2010
70million Nigerians without portable water – Minister
Minister of Water Resources, Chief Obadiah Ando, has said 70 million Nigerians live without access to potable water supply, noting that this represents 6% of world’s 1.1 billion people without safe drinking water.
The minister, who made this known at the ministerial press briefing in Abuja, Monady, said: “The current water supply service coverage in the country is 54 per cent or 80 million, while sanitation is 32 per cent or 54 million.
“About half of the Nigerian population, 70 million people, is without access to potable water supply, this represents 6 per cent of world’s 1.1 billion people without access to safe drinking water.”
He said there existed an impoundment of about 37 billion cubic meters of water in various dams and reservoirs across the country, adding that “this is capable of irrigating 1,000,000ha, but only 220,000ha has been developed under formal irrigation, out of which a meagre 82, 500hn is actually being irrigated.”
Ando explained that prior to the de-merger of the ministry from the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources, efforts had begun to reform the two ministries in order to achieve the goals set by the federal government.
“There has not been any let_up in our determination to see through the reforms.
In this connection, and in order to address some specific areas of the sector, three bills to create two agencies and one commission were forwarded to the National Assembly for enactment into law.
“The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency has been passed into law, while the Nigerian Integrated Water Resources Commission and the Gurara Dam Management Authority are awaiting passage,” he said.
He said the Nigerian Hydrological Service Agency was informed by the sustainable development of surface and groundwater resources, including construction of viable hydraulic structures, which is based on solid scientific foundation, anchored on hydro-meteorological data.
Ando said “the Ministry of Water Resources, in realization of the social and economic impacts of the communities affected by flood, was putting in place actions that will reduce impact of flooding and economic losses as well as the post-flooding health related like water borne diseases”.
Source: Vanguard Nigeria
The minister, who made this known at the ministerial press briefing in Abuja, Monady, said: “The current water supply service coverage in the country is 54 per cent or 80 million, while sanitation is 32 per cent or 54 million.
“About half of the Nigerian population, 70 million people, is without access to potable water supply, this represents 6 per cent of world’s 1.1 billion people without access to safe drinking water.”
He said there existed an impoundment of about 37 billion cubic meters of water in various dams and reservoirs across the country, adding that “this is capable of irrigating 1,000,000ha, but only 220,000ha has been developed under formal irrigation, out of which a meagre 82, 500hn is actually being irrigated.”
Ando explained that prior to the de-merger of the ministry from the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources, efforts had begun to reform the two ministries in order to achieve the goals set by the federal government.
“There has not been any let_up in our determination to see through the reforms.
In this connection, and in order to address some specific areas of the sector, three bills to create two agencies and one commission were forwarded to the National Assembly for enactment into law.
“The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency has been passed into law, while the Nigerian Integrated Water Resources Commission and the Gurara Dam Management Authority are awaiting passage,” he said.
He said the Nigerian Hydrological Service Agency was informed by the sustainable development of surface and groundwater resources, including construction of viable hydraulic structures, which is based on solid scientific foundation, anchored on hydro-meteorological data.
Ando said “the Ministry of Water Resources, in realization of the social and economic impacts of the communities affected by flood, was putting in place actions that will reduce impact of flooding and economic losses as well as the post-flooding health related like water borne diseases”.
Source: Vanguard Nigeria
Nigeria ex-governor James Ibori faces extradition to UK
Dubai's highest court has ruled that former Nigerian state governor James Ibori can be extradited to the UK to face corruption charges.
He is accused by Nigeria's anti-corruption agency of stealing more than $290m (£196m) of state funds while in office in the oil-rich Delta state.
British investigators say he channelled much of the money into banks in the UK.
Mr Ibori, who denies the charges, was detained in May after the intervention of the global police agency Interpol.
A month before he arrived in the Gulf emirate, a group of his supporters attacked police and prevented them from arresting him in his home town.
The Dubai Court of Cassation ruled that there were no grounds to block the extradition.
In 2007 a London court froze UK assets worth $35m allegedly belonging to him. His annual salary was less than $25,000.
He had already left the UK when his assets were seized.
Mr Ibori, who is a senior figure in Nigeria's ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP), was first arrested in Nigeria in December 2007.
Two years later, a court in Asaba cleared him of 170 charges of corruption, saying there was no clear evidence to convict, sparking the anger of Nigeria's anti-corruption agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Under Nigeria's federal system, state governors enjoy wide powers.
Those running oil-rich states have budgets larger than those of some African countries.
They enjoy immunity from prosecution while in power, but several have faced corruption charges since leaving office after the last election in 2007.
Source: BBC
He is accused by Nigeria's anti-corruption agency of stealing more than $290m (£196m) of state funds while in office in the oil-rich Delta state.
British investigators say he channelled much of the money into banks in the UK.
Mr Ibori, who denies the charges, was detained in May after the intervention of the global police agency Interpol.
A month before he arrived in the Gulf emirate, a group of his supporters attacked police and prevented them from arresting him in his home town.
The Dubai Court of Cassation ruled that there were no grounds to block the extradition.
In 2007 a London court froze UK assets worth $35m allegedly belonging to him. His annual salary was less than $25,000.
He had already left the UK when his assets were seized.
Mr Ibori, who is a senior figure in Nigeria's ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP), was first arrested in Nigeria in December 2007.
Two years later, a court in Asaba cleared him of 170 charges of corruption, saying there was no clear evidence to convict, sparking the anger of Nigeria's anti-corruption agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Under Nigeria's federal system, state governors enjoy wide powers.
Those running oil-rich states have budgets larger than those of some African countries.
They enjoy immunity from prosecution while in power, but several have faced corruption charges since leaving office after the last election in 2007.
Source: BBC
Kimberly Ryan Job Vacancies: Office administrator
REF: OA1
JOB TITLE: OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
REPORTS TO: N/A
ACCOUNTABILITY
Contract Management – IT, Courier, Telecommunications, Insurance, etc.
HR Management – Liaising with the CM to draw up training plans, leave schedules etc.
Bank Liaison Officer – Collection of bank statements, etc.
Inventory management:
Merchandise and promotional material from HQ and within Office, Stationery / office supplies etc.
Logistics Management – Procurement of travel tickets, booking of accommodation,
Events management – Assisting office in the panning of events.
Invoice settlements:
Handle routine student queries.
Offer direct support to the Student Support, Members Services Coordinator in the discharge of their duties
Office procurement and supplies
WORK EXPERIENCE:
At least 3 years experience in an administrative role
Experienced in working within an education, administration or marketing environment (minimum 3 years)
REQUIREMENTS:
Degree level education. Please send resume to
mfon.essien@kimberly-ryan.net
(use job title as subject)
COMPETENCIES:
Customer focused and self-motivated
Able to multitask and remain calm under pressure
PC literate with excellent skills in MS word, Project and excel
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Willing to travel throughout Nigeria
CLOSING DATE: December 31, 2010
JOB TITLE: OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
REPORTS TO: N/A
ACCOUNTABILITY
Contract Management – IT, Courier, Telecommunications, Insurance, etc.
HR Management – Liaising with the CM to draw up training plans, leave schedules etc.
Bank Liaison Officer – Collection of bank statements, etc.
Inventory management:
Merchandise and promotional material from HQ and within Office, Stationery / office supplies etc.
Logistics Management – Procurement of travel tickets, booking of accommodation,
Events management – Assisting office in the panning of events.
Invoice settlements:
Handle routine student queries.
Offer direct support to the Student Support, Members Services Coordinator in the discharge of their duties
Office procurement and supplies
WORK EXPERIENCE:
At least 3 years experience in an administrative role
Experienced in working within an education, administration or marketing environment (minimum 3 years)
REQUIREMENTS:
Degree level education. Please send resume to
mfon.essien@kimberly-ryan.net
(use job title as subject)
COMPETENCIES:
Customer focused and self-motivated
Able to multitask and remain calm under pressure
PC literate with excellent skills in MS word, Project and excel
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Willing to travel throughout Nigeria
CLOSING DATE: December 31, 2010
Nigeria's 'kidnap leader' killed
Nigeria army kills 'kidnap gang leader' in Abia state
The alleged leader of several notorious kidnapping gangs in Nigeria's Abia state has been killed, its army says.
Army spokesman Sagir Musa said a joint military task force had shot dead Obioma Nwankwo, also known as Osisikankwu, in a forest gun battle.
Nwankwo had been wanted for some months after an increase of kidnapping and robberies in the area.
Correspondents say people began celebrating in the main town of Aba when they heard news of his death.
Hostage-taking has become so bad in the south-eastern state that many middle-class Nigerians travel with armed escorts.
Hostages tend to be released unharmed after a ransom is paid.
A joint military task force was deployed to the state in September to restore order at the height of the violence when many businesses were forced to close and some children were abducted from their school bus.
The children were later released after a military operation.
According to Nigeria's Vanguard newspaper, Nwankwo had said in an interview last month that he had turned to militancy to protest against police abuses and extortion.
"We became militants because of the failure of government to live up to its responsibilities towards us. Many of us are graduates.
Some are university drop-outs, who could not continue for want of fund or sponsors. There are secondary school leavers without a future in school or jobs," he told the paper.
Abia state is on the fringes of the Niger Delta, where gunmen target oil workers for a ransom.
Source: BBC
The alleged leader of several notorious kidnapping gangs in Nigeria's Abia state has been killed, its army says.
Army spokesman Sagir Musa said a joint military task force had shot dead Obioma Nwankwo, also known as Osisikankwu, in a forest gun battle.
Nwankwo had been wanted for some months after an increase of kidnapping and robberies in the area.
Correspondents say people began celebrating in the main town of Aba when they heard news of his death.
Hostage-taking has become so bad in the south-eastern state that many middle-class Nigerians travel with armed escorts.
Hostages tend to be released unharmed after a ransom is paid.
A joint military task force was deployed to the state in September to restore order at the height of the violence when many businesses were forced to close and some children were abducted from their school bus.
The children were later released after a military operation.
According to Nigeria's Vanguard newspaper, Nwankwo had said in an interview last month that he had turned to militancy to protest against police abuses and extortion.
"We became militants because of the failure of government to live up to its responsibilities towards us. Many of us are graduates.
Some are university drop-outs, who could not continue for want of fund or sponsors. There are secondary school leavers without a future in school or jobs," he told the paper.
Abia state is on the fringes of the Niger Delta, where gunmen target oil workers for a ransom.
Source: BBC
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