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FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender equality, youth, research and technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries and all U.S. states and territories

SENIOR TECHNICAL OFFICER LABORATORY SERVICES

DESCRIPTION
The Senior Technical Officer Laboratory Services will provide technical expertise and assistance to the laboratory equipment maintenance services in the laboratory component of all FHI 360 Nigeria projects.


MINIMUM RECRUITMENT STANDARDS:
BSc in biomedical engineering, electrical/electronic engineering or similar degree with 7-9 years post NYSC experience and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in provision of laboratory equipment maintenance support for HIV/AIDS.
Or Master degree in biomedical engineering, electrical/electronic engineering or similar degree with 5-7 years post NYSC experience with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in provision of laboratory equipment maintenance support for HIV/AIDS.
Experience in the management of laboratory equipment based on best practices, quality management practices and safe work practices.
Proven certification on laboratory equipment maintenance and troubleshooting with a track record of supervisory role on equipment maintenance.

STATE PROGRAM MANAGER

DESCRIPTION
The State Program Manager will discharge his/her assignment under the guidance of the Director of Program. H/She is responsible for program planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the interventions implemented by FHI360 and its partners in the assigned state. H/She is accountable for judicious use of all resources entrusted with FHI and its partners in the assigned state.

MINIMUM RECRUITMENT STANDARDS:
MBBS with 5-7 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years’ experience with HIV/AIDS program planning and implementation at the community or state level working with public and NGO sectors.
Or MSc in Social Science, Public Health or related field, with 7-9 years relevant experience as above
Or BSc in Social Science, Public Health or related field, with 9-11 years relevant experience as above
Experience in designing and implementing of public health/international development programs funded by US government or other international donors.
Working knowledge of major donor policies (USAID, Global Fund) as well as international not-for- profit organizations.
Demonstrated management, supervision, networking and leadership skills working with large, complex programs.
Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, health systems, decentralization of services and related issues.
Ability to manage projects, consultants, set realistic priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of programs.
Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

SENIOR TECHNICAL OFFICER, PREVENTION CARE AND TREATMENT

Will provide technical support to implement high quality care, treatment and support activities with primary focus on clinical management of HIV/AIDS including provision of ART.

MINIMUM RECRUITMENT STANDARDS
- MBBS with 3 - 5 years of progressive relevant experience in clinical case with a sound understanding of HIV/AIDS with provision of HIV/AIDS with provision of PMTCT and antiretroviral therapy (ART) in resource constrained settings.

TECHNICAL ADVISOR LABORATORY SERVICES

The Technical Advisor laboratory Services, will provide technical support to implementation of programme interventions that will support the provision of high quality molecular laboratory services as part SIDHAS’ effort to build state and national capacity for the provision of comprehensive HIV/AIDS and TB prevention, care, treatment and support services.

MINIMUM RECRUITMENT STANDARDS:
BSc in Laboratory sciences, Molecular biology or closely related field with 7-9 years post NYSC experience and a minimum of 4 years’ experience in molecular/ PCR laboratory is required.
Or Master degree in Molecular biology or its equivalent with 5-7 years post NYSC experience and a minimum of 4 years’ experience in molecular/ PCR laboratory is required.
Experience in project development with proven experience in the planning and facilitation of training is required.
License to practice as a Laboratory scientist is required and/or evidence of training/ certification in molecular biology.
Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems is highly desirable

TECHNICAL OFFICER MONITORING AND EVALUATION

The Technical Officer Monitoring and Evaluation under the supervision of the Senior Technical Officer (M&E), is responsible for supporting the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities for the state offices. The Technical Officer M&E will work with others in the country office and field offices to ensure that field monitoring and evaluation activities are appropriate, of high quality, and meet the donor and project’s M&E needs.

MINIMUM RECRUITMENT STANDARDS:
MBBS/MD/PHD or similar degree with 1 to 3 years relevant experience in project-level or state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system implementation for Global Health Initiatives.
Or MPH or MS/MA in relevant degree with 3 to 5 years relevant experience in project-level or state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system implementation for Global Health Initiatives.
Or BS/BA in statistics, pharmacy, microbiology, monitoring and evaluation or  in relevant degree with 5 to 7 years relevant experience in project-level or state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system implementation for Global Health Initiatives.
Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

ASSISTANT TECHNICAL OFFICER - TB

DESCRIPTION
The Assistant Technical Officers will provide technical and programmatic support to implement high quality care and support activities with primary focus on TB and integrated medical services at the state level.

MINIMUM RECRUITMENT STANDARDS:
MBBS with minimum of 1 year relevant experience in TB and integrated medical services.
Bsc. Nursing, Public health, Pharmacy or other closely related field with 1-3 years’ experience in TB and integrated medical services.
Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

TECHNICAL OFFICER PREVENTION CARE AND TREATMENT

DESCRIPTION
The Technical Officer Prevention Care and Treatment, will work with the Senior Technical Officer to provide technical and programmatic support to implement high quality care and support activities with primary focus on TB and integrated medical services at the state level.

MINIMUM RECRUITMENT STANDARDS:
MBBS with 1 to 3 years relevant experience in clinical care with a sound understanding of TB care and treatment.
Possession of an MPH or post graduate degree in a related field is required.
Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

ACCOUNTANT

The Accountant, under the direction of the Senior Finance & Admin Officer, will assume responsibility for accounting in the State Office and ensure compliance with the contractual financial requirements of the project.

MINIMUM RECRUITMENT STANDARDS:
University degree in Accounting or Finance or its recognized equivalent.
CPA, ACA, or recognized equivalent.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounting related to NGOs and community level programs, with increasing responsibility.
Familiarity with USAID-funded programs and non-governmental organizations in Nigeria.
Experience must reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

DESCRIPTION
The Finance & Administrative Assistant, under the direction of the SFAO, will be responsible for the provision of administrative and logistical services to the state office, as well as some accounting support.

MINIMUM RECRUITMENT STANDARDS:
University degree in Accounting or Finance or recognized equivalents.
CPA, ACA, or recognized equivalent.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounting related to NGOs and community level programs, with increasing responsibility.
Familiarity with USAID-funded programs and non-governmental organizations in Nigeria.
Experience must reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.

CLICK LINK TO APPLY


DUE DATE: 21 June, 2013

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation has released a shocking report indicating that one out of every five Nigerian children is out of school.

In what is clearly a national disgrace for a country that is the world’s eight largest oil producer, the UNESCO Education for All Global Monitoring Report (EAGMR) says Nigeria holds the world record of having the highest number of its young people out of school.

With approximately 10.5 million kids out of school, Nigeria dominates twelve other countries with which it accounts for 47 percent of the global out-of-school population.

The other countries are Pakistan (5.1 million); Ethiopia (2.4million); India (2.3million); Philippines (1.5million); Cote D’Ivoire (1.2million); Burkina Faso (1million); Niger (1million); Kenya (1million); Yemen (0.9million); Mali (0.8million) and South Africa (0.7million).

And of all these countries, UNESCO says Nigeria is among the four that has experienced the highest increase since 1999.
 

“It (Nigeria) is one of only four among these twelve countries where the number increased in absolute terms,” the report noted. “It now accounts for almost one in five out-of-school children in the world.”

Although, UNESCO officials blame the drop in school enrolment in some countries on the decrease in aid between 2010 and 2011, anecdotal evidence suggests that the monumental corruption at all levels of government might have worsened Nigeria’s case.

In Nigeria, officials routinely steal funds appropriated for building classrooms, buying textbooks and implementing programmes that should bring more children to school.

Recently some officials were indicted for stealing funds released to the nomadic education commission, an agency charged with the responsibility of getting Fulani herdsmen to enroll their kids in school.

“This is a shame for our country,” says Femi Falade, a private school owner in Ijebu-Ode. “President Jonathan and state governors should bury their heads in shame.”

In a statement Monday, Kate Redman, Communications Specialist, Education for All Global Monitoring Report (EAGMR), of UNESCO in Abuja, said the amount of aid to basic education Nigeria received in 2011 was 28 per cent lower than it received in 2010.
“It is in the top 10 countries for the largest decrease in aid from 2010-2011.”
It is not clear whether Ms. Redman was talking about aid from the Nigerian government or from donor agencies.
The statement said new statistics showed that 57 million children were out of school globally in 2011, which was a drop of two million from 2010.

It said that aid to basic education had decreased for the first time since 2002, adding that the world must move beyond helping children enter school to also ensure that they learnt the basics there.

“Our twin challenge is to get every child in school by understanding and acting on the multiple causes of exclusion and to ensure they learn with qualified teachers in healthy and safe environments.

It called on donors to renew their commitments so that no child was left out of school due to lack of resources.

It also noted that funds were not directed to the regions and countries most in need, adding that only 1.9 billion dollars (about N296.4bn) was allocated to low income countries in 2011.

The report, however, urged donors to prioritise countries and regions most in need as sub-Saharan African accounted for more than half of out-of-school children

http://www.nigerianeye.com/2013/06/shocking-nigeria-holds-world-record-in.html?m=1

The Federal Executive Council may approve the scrapping of 220 out of 541 federal parastatals, commissions and agencies by the time it concludes discussion on the draft White Paper on the report of the Stephen Oronsaye-led Presidential Committee on the Rationalisation and Restructuring of Federal Government Parastatals, Commissions and Agencies, which it started on Wednesday.

Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, told journalists at the end of the meeting presided over by President Goodluck Jonathan that the council began a review of the draft White Paper produced based on the report.

This confirmed The PUNCH's exclusive report on Monday that work had been concluded on the White Paper and that it was ready for presentation to FEC for deliberation.

Abati was joined at the post-FEC press briefing by the Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina; Minister of Water Resources, Mrs. Sarah Ochekpe; and the Minister of Mines and Steel, Mr. Mohammed Sada.

The presidential spokesman, who said there was no cause for anxiety in the government's bid to restructure for efficiency, said a White Paper Drafting Committee set up by the President accepted only 321 out of the 541 federal parastatals, commissions and agencies considered by the Oronsaye committee.

"The Oronsaye Committee considered suggestions, recommendations from different quarters and in total, that committee looked at 541 federal parastatals, commissions and agencies. The white paper drafting committee, out of that, accepted 321; noted some recommendations and rejected some," the presidential spokesman said.

He said the discussion by council members on the draft would continue during the next meeting.

He said the exercise was not aimed at pushing anybody out of employment but to restructure in such a way that would make the government more efficient.

Abati said, "At the end of the day, FEC will take final decision on this recommendation and when that is done, the White Paper will be made public. I don't think we should jump the gun, the thing to note is that all of this is being done to ensure efficiency, to reduce the cost of government, to avoid leakages and wastages and to make government far more effective in delivering quality service to Nigerians.

"This is not targeted at pushing anybody out of work, this is not an exercise in making life difficult for anybody. This is just government restructuring for better level of efficiency. People should not be unduly anxious.

"You can be assured that now that it is at the level of the FEC, work will be completed on it very quickly, the White Paper will be released and it will be implemented accordingly."

Adesina said FEC also approved a National Fertilizer Draft Bill, which is aimed at ensuring quality control in fertilizer production as the country continues to make progress in its bid to export the commodity to neighbouring countries.


http://www.punchng.com/news/oronsaye-report-fg-may-scrap-220-agencies-others/

MacLovington: .

Thanks LondonCool,

Are there still some of it available? Maybe we could have a Londoners' neighbourhood there. Lol.

I have a couple there@Kuje and other areas here in Abuja if u are still interested. Thank u!

gidd: yes it is,and very close to a T junction.

How much is it and what's the title? Do u have access to the documents? Thanks

I have the following:

Mabuchi-3,500sqm, R of O for commercial purposes and it's going for N110m

Gwarinpa-6,400sqm, R of O, multipurpose, going for N120m

Gwarinpa-1.4ha, R of O, commercial, N150m

Kubwa Extension III by Army Scheme-1,000sqm, R of O and C of O, residential, N11m

seunfly: Anybody with land in kubwa extension III, C of O, size1200msq, residential, budget 9m.

There is 1000sqm by Army Scheme , C of O, going for 11m

gidd: i have 3000sqm at maitama aliero...08172990112

Is it for commercial purpose?

Police in Utah say a St. George man charged with raping his unconscious neighbor claimed he put his penis inside her to "save her life." 

"He said he did place it inside of her to try and get her temperature up," reads the probable cause statement filed against 50-year-old Rodger William Kelly. 

When officers arrived at the victim's house on May 19th, they reportedly found Kelly inside the residence performing CPR. 

Kelly told the cops he had spotted woman lying unconscious outside her apartment and proceeded to bring her inside. He then changed her clothes and placed her on the bed. 

Kelly says he then held the woman and "attempted intercourse to warm her." 

It is unclear who phoned in the report of an unconscious person that prompted police to visit the residence. 

After coming to, the woman told police she believed she had been raped after finding bruising on her upper thighs. 

According to Kelly, he and the victim had slept together before, but the woman had since informed him that she was no longer interested in having sex with him. 

Kelly was arrested Friday and booked into Washington County Purgatory Correctional Facility on a charge of first-degree rape. His bail was set at $25,000.


http://www.nigerianeye.com/2013/06/man-says-he-had-sex-with-unconscious.html?m=1

seunfly: I have ds,
Maitama alero plot 2585, file no misc 103522, commercial size 4460 msq R of O.

Maitama alero plot no 2588, size:3816.08, commercial R of O.
Call 08169290786 for details.

Thanks man. Tried calling u but no answer, guess u were busy

Achievers University is planned and structured to carve a niche for herself in the world of education through her resolve to adopt international benchmark in all areas, including academic curriculum, infrastructure and general administration. Achievers University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions in the University:

A.) PRINCIPAL OFFICERS
Vice-Chancellor
Registrar

B.) SENIOR ACADEMIC POSITIONS IN ALL ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
Professor
Associate Professor
Senior Lecturers


QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
A. PRINCIPAL OFFICERS

I.) VICE-CHANCELLOR
The Vice-chancellor is the Chief Executive and academic Head of the University. S/he is responsible to the Governing Council for the Management of the human, financial and material resources of the University. It is the duty of the Vice-chancellor to see that the provisions of the laws, the statutes and the regulations of the University are observed.

Candidate for the post must be a distinguished scholar with outstanding academic and administrative records. S/he must possess a Doctorate Degree and be a full Professor of, normally, not less than ten (10) years’ standing with ability to provide academic and administrative leadership for the University community. S/he must possess a proven and demonstrable ability to attract international research and development grants.

II.)  REGISTRAR
The Registrar is the Chief Administrative Officer of the University and is responsible to the Vice-chancellor for the day-to-day administration of the University and is, by virtue of that office, the Secretary to the Council, Senate, Congregation and Convocation. Candidate must possess at least a very good honours degree and must have had at least five years’ experience as a seasoned administrator in a tertiary academic environment as Deputy Registrar.

The Vice-chancellor as well as the Registrar shall hold office for a one non-renewable term of five years. Terms and conditions of service shall be embodied in a contract under the seal of the University.

B. SENIOR ACADEMIC POSITIONS

I.) PROFESSOR
Candidate must possess a Ph.D with at least 10 years’ post- qualification experience in teaching, research and postgraduate supervision, as well as a strong record of substantial publications in reputable international journals. In addition, candidates must have a good measure of academic leadership and an understanding of university governance.

II.) ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (READER)
As in (i.) above but with not less than eight years of university teaching and research experience with a good record of scholarly publications in reputable journals. Candidate must also possess some measure of academic leadership and art understanding of university governance

III. SENIOR LECTURER
As in (ii.) above but with at least six years’ post-qualification experience in teaching, research and academic administration. Candidate must also have a good record of publications in reputable international journals.

TO APPLY
Candidates are required to submit fifteen copies of their application and curriculum vitae, including names and addresses of three referees, to:

The Registrar,
Achievers University,
P.M.B. 1030, Owo,
Ondo State, Nigeria.

Alternatively, candidates could send soft copies of their applications and curriculum vitae to registrar@achievers.edu.ng .
Applicants should request their referees to forward their reports under separate and confidential cover direct to the above address.

For further information, contact:
Tel: 234 8032197040 2348067622251
Email: info@achievers.edu.ng

www.achievers.edu.ng .
Knowledge, Integrity and Leadership

DUE DATE: 18th June, 2013

OBAX started as a multidiscipline professional ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING consulting firm founded in 1985 as ARLOU, INC. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.

OBAX Worldwide Limited is an indigenous oil and gas company recruiting for various positions:

SENIOR MECHANICAL/PIPING ENGINEER
MECHANICAL/PIPING ENGINEER
PIPE FITTER.
SENIOR ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENTATION
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Senior Civil / Structural Engineer
CIVIL ENGINEER
DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
BID ENGINEER
QA QC ENGINEER
HUMAN RESOURCES PERSONNEL
QUARRY MANAGER
QUANTITY SURVEYOR
Chartered Accountant
HSE Officer
ADMIN PERSONNEL
HEAVY DUTY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
FLEET COORDINATOR
HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC
COOK/HOUSE KEEPER
STORE COORDINATOR
PROCUREMENT PERSONNEL
INTERNAL AUDITOR
MARKETER
PROJECT ENGINEER
PROJECT PLANNER
CRUSHER OPERATOR
CRUSHER MECHANIC

CLICK LINK TO APPLY:
http://obaxworld.com/index.php?a=careers#seniormechanical

The Ogun State Police Command, Sunday, said it has arrested one Dr. Babawale Joshua who owned Ajike Medical Centre at 11, Adeyemi Street, Saka, Sango Ota, for suspected ritual activities and disrespect to the corpse of a 13-month-old baby who died in his hospital, Saturday.


According the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, for the state, Mr Muyiwa Ogunjobi, the police discovered that the boy's corpse was mutilated. He told newsmen that  the eyes, tongue, two lips, two ears, private part, nails and the left hand and veins were cut off at the hospital.


Father's account

In his account of what happened, the child's father, identified as Obinna Oleh, a 35-year-old auto spare part dealer at Ladipo market, from Umunze village in AnambraState, said: "On Friday the 7th of June, my child took ill, my wife joined me to rush him to the hospital.

"The next day, being Saturday, I came to see them at the hospital in the morning before going to my shop while the child was actually getting better then.

"It was with this hope that I left for my shop thinking that at least before the end of the day, the child would have recovered fully.

"But in the afternoon, my wife called to inform me that the baby's health had deteriorated, that I should rush home. When I got here, I met my child in a very critical condition.

"I asked if any medication had been administered on him and my wife told me that the doctor gave him an injection that afternoon and that the child's stomach swelled after the injection.

"The baby was practically abandoned by the hospital management in this condition until around 8p.m when he finally died.

"As we attempted to carry the corpse, the nurse in charge said we had to clear our bills before we could take the body away. She also said she needed to call the Medical Director for the full amount we were to balance before they could release the corpse to us.

"Mind you, we were not owing them before the baby died. We made some  initial deposit prior to the baby's admission and treatment. So when the nurse came up with the balance payment issue, I was not in the mood to argue that with them. I took my wife and we left, with the intention of returning yesterday morning to clear what ever bill there was, and take our child for burial.

"Also our pastor advised us to get a death certificate first before taking the corpse away for burial, so that we don't encounter any problems with the police.
"We also needed to inform our kinsmen here about what happened. These were  the  reasons why we  left the body of our baby at the hospital till the following morning.

"But yesterday morning, I was having a meeting with my brothers on how to get a doctor's report on my child's death when the nurse called me to come over to the hospital, that it's like they used a spiritual arrow to kill my child. I asked her what she meant by that. And at same time, followed her to the room where the body was.

"I was shocked to the bones to find my child's body in a gory state. His ears were cut off, his private part, his tongue, his lips, and his eyes were plucked out. I am yet to recover from the shock of that sight.The police was informed and they came and took the body away."

Meantime, when reporters visited the hospital, yesterday, it was under lock and key, having been shut by the police who confirmed the development.


http://www.nigerianeye.com/2013/06/shocker-doctor-mutilates-babys-corpse.html?m=1

Nigerian pop star Iyanya had a fantastic show in London on sunday evening, but it was the Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh that stole the show as she reportedly slipped and fell while talking with fans at the Iyanya-Kukere Concert held in London on June 9, 2013.

She got back up almost immediately but not before her lovely twins popped out of her studded gown.

NigerianEYE gathered that she celebrated her birthday few hours before she came on stage to perform at the Kukere concert in London last night, and she definitely behaved odd, due to some alcohol in her system perharps. She said something about not wanting to wave because her armpit wasn't shaved and kept mouthing off until she fell. 
They had to help her off the stage. 

Click on link below for pictures


http://www.nigerianeye.com/2013/06/videopictures-drunk-tonto-dikeh-falls.html?m=1

onye ego: 2.9 hectares lokogoma, R of O,commercial non specified.
N200m

Am in urgent need of 4000-5000sqm maitama main(residential)
budget 600-N700m

There is 7000sqm@Maitama extension going for N750m

Pls, I'm in need of 2,500 - 3,000sqm commercial plot @ Maitama (Aliero). Do contact me if u have. Thanks

This is a very good avenue to network, I hope we sustain and enlarge it. Good job

Gbenga-Principal Partner, Masimpat Nigeria Limited
Areas: Gwarimpa, Lokogoma, Apo, Wumba and environs.
Contact: 08033793941
BB Pin: 2224200A

Presently i have a 1,200 sqm duplex plot for very urgent sale@Sunshine Estate, Gwarimpa, going for N40m. It's direct ownership

Also a couple of estate plots in Lokogoma
And a 1000sqm plot@Maitama extension (very urgent sale)
A well finished 2 bedroom apartment@Kabusa Gardens for rent



All the properties are direct ownership

Still available

Land is for 5 Bedroom Duplex
Land size is 1,200sqm
All expenses paid
Land is the largest 5 bedroom plot in the estate
Excavation completed. Foundation almost completed
Payment receipts, approved drawings, allocation papers etc, all available
Land is large enough for swimming pool and other facilities
Price is N40m

Interested buyer should call: Masimpat Properties on: 08033793941

Good job. I have a couple of lands for sale here in Abuja, if u got any interested buyer. Thanks

A bride refused to show up at her wedding at the Cathedral Church of Emmanuel, Okesa, Ado-Ekiti, on Saturday resulting in the cancellation of the wedding.

Our correspondent learnt that the groom, who is from Ifaki-Ekiti in Ido-Osi Local Government Area of the state, was already in the church but waited in vain for the arrival of his bride.
 Her whereabouts were unknown hours after the service had started.
 The failure of the bride to show up, it was gathered, forced the clerics to cancel the wedding and invited guests reportedly left one after the other, when it dawned on them that the ceremony would no longer hold.
 The Dean of the Cathedral, Very Reverend, F.O Bankole, when contacted on the telephone confirmed the incident to our correspondent.
He said, “It is true that a wedding which was planned to hold in the church today was cancelled. The bride did not show up.”
Bankole said he did not know why the bride failed to showed up, but added that the couple had been “having some issues since they started courting.”



http://www.nigerianeye.com/2013/06/wedding-cancelled-in-ekiti-as-bride.html?m=1

Vacancy exists in on IT firm in this locations; East: - Enugu, Onitsha/Asaba, Calabar, Uyo, Owerri, Pori Harcourt, North (Abuja. Kaduna, Kano, Jos) for the following positions;

SALES MANAGERS

BSc/HND in Marketing, Computer Science/Computer, Engineering/Electrical Electronics Engineering.
Experienced to manage the team and generally drive sales.
Knowledge of Computer Hardware/Network monitoring applkation/TCPIP,  SLA's and reporting structure.
Develops a business plan and sales strategy for the market and ensure attainment of company sales goals and profitability.

Responsible for the performance and development of the Account Executives.
Control expenses to meet budget guidelines.
Provides timely feedback to senior management regarding performance.
MBA with minimum of 4 years experience in LT solutions will be an added advantage

NETWORK DESIGN & ARCHITECTURAL MANAGER/ENGINEER

Leading and managing the staff in preparation of high level and detailed network design and expansion plans for WAN, LAN via vsat, radio fibre, E1 links, etc and other topologies across the SwiftTalk network domain.
Developing and maintaining the future architecture roadmap for the network based on service development and demand to support existing and evolving service mix to SwiftTalk customers.
Developing plans to grow the network to meet evolving service requirements, working closely with Sales to understand sales/services trends.

EXPERIENCED SENIOR FIELD ENGINEERS/TECHNICAL OFFICERS

OND/ HND/ BSC in Computer Engineering / Elect / Electronics Engineering and Science related field.
Experience in VSA T &. Radio installation with a good idea of rooting hands on Operation in Cisco, Mikrotic / ubiquity radios and routers.
Ability to work with little or no supervision.
Work experience in ICT industry with fair idea of windows, Cisco, Mikrotic, Linux on added advantage.
Physical strength and ability to climb mast / rig is an added advantage

TO APPLY
Please note: Candidates 'Who are not resident in the stated locations NEED NOT apply.
Applications must be via email and should include most current Curriculum Vitae prepared as word document and saved with the post applied and Location to jobs@swifttalk.com within two weeks of this advertisement.

Please quote the POST APPLIED FOR & LOCATION as the subject of the mail. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

An octogenarian, Pa Akinyele Akerele, who was kidnapped in Igbobini, Ese-Odo Local Government area of Ondo State by gunmen on May 4, said on Thursday that the hoodlums fed him with gaari and flogged him every day throughout the period.

Ondo State Command of the Nigeria Police Force secured the release of the old man on Tuesday and apprehended no fewer than seven suspects in connection with the kidnap.

Akerele said, "I was abducted by unknown gunmen from my home at Igbobini and was taken through the sea to Sapele in Delta State.

"I never knew I could survive the ordeal. I was taken forcefully and blindfolded till we got across the sea.

"As soon as we got to Sapele, they removed the blindfold.They fed me on just garri (cassava flakes) for the whole one month, I was flogged and beaten mercilessly especially when they realised that money was not forthcoming.

"Since my existence, I have never suffered as much as I did in the last one month in the kidnappers den.

"I was kept in a dirty place, inside the water; they change positions every two weeks while keeping eyes on me.

"When the Police came to rescue me, I was shocked and surprised but the armed uniformed men immediately identified me and told me it was over."

The Command's Public Relations Officer, Mr. Wole Ogodo, said that investigation was still ongoing on the matter.

Ogodo gave the names of the suspected kidnappers as David Iteli aka Police, Meetin Ebi, Omosola Olorujuwon, aka Jarule, Owei Yanboh, Toyin Asuluwon Emisa aka minister, Oluwafemi Asogbon, and Austin Shbija.

He added that police in the state were committed to fighting crime at all times and to ensure that the state was not habitable for criminals.


http://www.punchng.com/metro/i-was-fed-with-gaari-for-one-month/

The Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the life sentence handed down to a naval officer, Felix Olanrewaju Odunlami, who killed a commercial motorcyclist in Lagos in 2005.

The court also upheld the naval officer's dismissal from service.

Odunlami had approached the Supreme Court to appeal the life sentence passed on him by the Court of Appeal, Lagos, as well as his dismissal by a General Court Martial.

Lieutenant Odunlami (with force number: NN2121) was travelling from the Lagos State Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja to Apapa on July 25, 2005 when, at the Allen Avenue Roundabout, Ikeja, a commercial motorcyclist, Peter Edeh, hit his car from behind.

The motorcyclist, Edeh, knelt down to beg Odunlami for forgiveness, but the naval officer ignored his plea, drew his pistol, and shot him (Edeh) in the mouth. Edeh died instantly.

The naval officer only escaped an imminent mob action because of the timely intervention of the police.

However, he (Odunlami) was on January 27, 2006 arraigned before a General Court Martial on three counts.

He was charged with manslaughter, loss of service item, for not being able to convincingly account for four rounds of 9mm live ammunition, and conduct to the prejudice of service discipline.

The offences were contrary to and punishable under sections 68(1)(a), 103(i) AFA 105 and 106 of the Armed Forces Act Cap A 20 laws of Nigeria.

At the conclusion of his trial in July 2006, the Court Martial convicted him on counts one and two, and sentenced him to life imprisonment for manslaughter and equally dismissed him from service on count two.

Odunlami ran to the Court of Appeal, Lagos, but the appellate court in its judgment on January 31, 2011, upheld the Court Martial's decision and dismissed Odunlami's appeal.

This prompted his appeal to the Supreme Court.

In the lead judgment delivered by Justice Bode Rhodes-Vivour, the Supreme Court upheld the decisions of the General Court Martial and the Court of Appeal, Lagos.

The court held that the naval officer's argument that he was provoked into murdering the motorcyclist lacked merit.

The court also held that the trial court could not exercise its discretion to give a lower sentence because under section 105 of the Armed Forces Act, on which the charge was based, the trial judge has no discretion, but to sentence the appellant to life imprisonment.

"The confirming authority confirmed the sentence of life imprisonment and dismissal from service of the Nigerian Navy.

"It further stripped the appellant of his rank and directed that he was not entitled to his financial entitlements.

"Was this sentence excessive? Dismissal means rejection, discarding.

"Once an officer is sentenced to life imprisonment and dismissed from services of the Armed Forces, it would be naïve of him to expect to be entitled to his entitlements. Dismissal and forfeiture of entitlement go together.

"The well laid down position of the law is that this court will not interfere with concurrent findings of the courts below, except where the findings are perverse or not supported by credible evidence, or where miscarriage of justice has occurred.

"The Court Martial did not believe the appellant's narration of events, and I agree with both courts below that the appellant's narration of events was wrong.

"The mob that descended on the appellant was attracted to the scene when the appellant shot the deceased. The appeal has no merit. It is hereby dismissed."


http://www.punchng.com/news/scourt-affirms-dismissal-life-sentence-on-naval-officer/

Mandela's daughters Zenani and Makaziwe, fighting for rights of access to their father's assets valued in millions, have filed an interdict in the High Court to remove George Bizos, Bally Chuene and Tokyo Sexwale as trustees and directors of his trust.
 
Johannesburg - IOL reports that in an affidavit filed Wednesday, Bally Chuene, one of the administrators Mandela appointed to manage his funds worth more $1.7 million, said: "Makaziwe and Zenani have sought leave to file answering affidavits in the interdict application (Mandela’s 2004 application) on the basis that they are the sole authorized representatives of Harmonieux, Magnifique and Tinancier Investments and Holdings (Pty) Ltd (also wholly owned by the Mandela Trust)."
Mandela's daughters are fighting for right of full access to their father's trust which they say the lawyers are denying them. According to The Global Post, the two sisters said their father never properly appointed the three men as shareholders and directors of the companies established to manage his trust fund.
The daughters are challenging an April 2004 Johannesburg High Court order which granted their father the right to manage his trust as he wishes, remove Ismail Ayob as his lawyer and appoint Bally Chuene, George Bizos and Tokyo Sexwale as trustees and directors of his trust.
Bloomberg reports that according to court papers provided by Ismail Ayob representing Zenani and Makaziwe, the daughters said that Bizos, Chuene and Sexwale "no longer enjoy the support of almost all the beneficiaries" of their father's trust.
Mandela removed Ayob for failing to account for the proceeds of sales of his artwork, Bloomberg reports. But Ayob has denied charges that he benefited from sales of the artwork, saying that Mandela was forgetful of facts and acted irrationally in the affair.
In the affidavit, Chuene said that the sisters' action was prompted by the refusal of he, Bizos and Sexwale to release the trust's money to the daughters without a court order.
Chuene alleged that the sisters were trying to have them removed "to facilitate the distribution of monies in those two companies bank accounts to them and other family members. The application carries with it an ulterior motive.”
He said that although Mandela, 94, has been ill in hospital during the year, he made it clear that he does not want his daughters involved in his affairs.
Global Post reports Chuene said: "Mr Mandela made it clear to Makaziwe and Zenani that he did not want them involved in his affairs. The only persons he wanted involved were myself, advocate Bizos... and his other various nominees."
He accused the sisters of filing the lawsuit out of greed. Mail and Guardian reports he also accused Mandela's former lawyer Ayob of instigating the sisters.
According to IOL, Chuene said: “I have referred to these inter-related demands for the resignation of the trustees of the general trusts as it is plain that Makaziwe and Zenani and Mr Ayob had set about a general plan to have all of Mr Mandela’s independent trustees removed from their office in these trusts in order to gain control thereof. The current application is a further step in such plan. It is clear from the background that Mr Ayob has always resisted the immediate and complete implementation of the wishes of Mr Mandela. He actively took steps to subvert those wishes and behaved in a manner which was improper. He is a guiding hand behind this application. Given his role in this application, the opposing respondents (Chuene, Bizos and Sexwale) will pursue a special costs order against him, in the event the application is dismissed."
Mandela is recovering in his Johannesburg home after recent health issues that sparked speculations about his death.
He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 and became South Africa's first president in the post-apartheid era from 1994 to 1999.
According to Bloomberg, Bizos is a longstanding friend of Mandela who defended him in his 1964 treason trial. The apartheid government charged Mandela of "plotting to overthrow the government by violence."
He spent 27 years in prison before he was released.


http://m.digitaljournal.com/article/350481

Different write-ups attract different readers. While some people prefer light-hearted articles that relax the mind, other persons that are often described as ‘serious’ readers are hardly interested in storylines. Rather, they want the point to be quickly but logically made. What such persons tend to overlook however, is the ease with which stories enhance the quality and opinions being made by writers. Indeed, stories can help readers to easily comprehend the issues in focus in a write-up. This is why today’s article is softened with a few stories on prosperity and vanity.


Our first story is that of my rich friend who built a mansion with 10 waiting rooms, 16 living rooms and 12 bedrooms. Those who visit him daily leave his premises in awe after going through the inspection tours organized for visitors to the mansion. Each visitor would exclaim that the man has arrived meaning that it is good to have money. But is it really expedient to be stupendously rich? May be wealth can place a person in a position to meet virtually every need. On the other hand, it can make him to be irrational.

What does anyone need 16 different living rooms for in his house? Is it so as to have enough rooms to meet with 16 different visitors at the same time?  Again, what does any person need 12 different bedrooms for? Is it so as to be able to sleep on more than one bed at the same time? A deep thought on these issues is likely to suggest that sometimes, too much money can increase the level of a man’s insanity. In other words, there are times when it is probably good, if not better, for a person not to be wealthy.

This is a subject from which as an individual, I gained ample experience during my days in service.    From 2003-2008, I headed the Nigerian Television Authority-a federal government parastatal which was compelled (only during my tenure) to rely on internally generated revenue. The several projects I initiated and completed showed that many things can be achieved through prudence and determination.


More importantly, was my discovery that in Nigeria, it is those who have money that have problems. While my colleagues who thought they knew how to lobby and attract huge government subventions were permanently under siege in their offices, I had little money but great peace. Contractors had no interest in my office because they got first hand information from their friends in government that only salaries were sent to me.

Thus, while the scarcity of funds provoked ingenuity, the serene environment occasioned by the absence of contractors and busy bodies provided for me an enabling disposition towards innovation, efficiency and effectiveness. Even over sight functions by legislators concerning my organization were quite few during my tenure. In all, I got little money, little attention and little troubles including interference. So, who says there is no time when it is probably better to be poor?
Even if the issue is looked at from point of view of an entire government, it is also not difficult to see the evils of money. This year, 3 States- Enugu, Niger and Bayelsa announced their budgets at about the same time making it easy to compare the figures. The money available to Bayelsa to prosecute capital projects only was about the same as the total budgets of Enugu and Niger put together. Lagos, Akwa Ibom, Rivers and Delta States similarly have huge budgets which ought to put them well ahead of others. But there is no evidence that the wealthy States are where we can best find the dividends of democracy.

For example, Ekiti State cannot be described as one of our wealthy States but it has a commendable system of welfare assistance including free health care and welfare grants to the elderly to reduce old age poverty. In like manner, Jigawa State, a visibly poor State has a social security package for the disabled and other disadvantaged people. It is a pragmatic programme put in place by the Sule Lamido administration through which every disabled person in the State receives a monthly income of N7, 000.00.

Jigawa is poor but in 2012, it announced the completion of works on about 1000 kilometres of township, feeder and new roads in the State at a total cost of N56 billion. In ‘wealthy’ States, road contracts are a different ball game. In the first place, they are never advertized; so, neither the issue of competitive bidding nor cost benefit analysis arises. Some of the contracts go for as high as N400million per kilometre and there can be variations two or three times. Half way through, the contracts can be re-awarded while in some cases, they may never be completed because the State concerned is not essentially a poor entity.

Let us take a look at Gombe State which is no doubt poor. It is the second from the bottom in the table of revenue allocation in Nigeria. Yet, it reportedly has the highest record of delivery in terms of water supply and road infrastructure in the country. In recognition of such giant strides, an award was conferred on the State Governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Dankwambo, by the Nigerian Society of Engineers at its 45th National Engineering Conference and Annual General Meeting in Ilorin.
Gombe is indeed twice lucky. The first aspect is that it has as its Governor, a chartered accountant, whose passion is to harness the State’s meagre resources for optimal benefit to his people. As a result, Dankwambo cuts the State’s coat according to its cloth. He does not under the guise of development; procure huge loans that the next 3 generations of his successors cannot repay.

The second is that Gombe has the advantage of not being one of our wealthy States. Oh yes, paucity of funds plays a big role in dissuading profligacy. It is more difficult for instance, for a leader in a poor State to join the league of those who renovate government guest houses at a cost higher than what is needed to build a new university.  Is it not good to be poor some times?

By Tonnie Iredia

http://www.nigerianeye.com/2013/05/when-is-it-good-to-be-poor.html?m=1

A new study has found that marijuana could reduce the risk for diabetes. Marijuana users take in more food calories than nonusers, but recent research has found that for some reason, marijuana users also have lower body mass index levels than nonusers.

Lower body mass index means lower risk for obesity, diabetes and various other weight-related issues. The basis of this study was to find out what effects THC has on metabolism and insulin levels.

Diabetes is usually caused by a metabolic disorder that occurs when the body’s cells cannot properly absorb insulin. Researchers consulted the results of National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, a cross-sectional test administered to thousands of adults each year by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Out of the 4,576 participants, 579 were regular marijuana users. 1,975 used the drug in the past but not recently and 2,103 had never smoked marijuana in their lives.

The regular users had 16% lower fasting insulin levels than nonusers and 17% lower insulin-resistance levels. Regular users also had smaller average waist sizes and healthier cholesterol levels as well.

“These are indeed remarkable observations that are supported by basic science experiments that came to similar conclusions,” Dr. Joseph Alpert, professor of medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, said in a statement."

To test their results, the researchers applied the same test to people who had been diagnosed with type-2 diabetes.

“After we excluded those subjects with a diagnosis of diabetes the associations between marijuana use and insulin levels, [insulin resistance], waist circumference and HDL-C were similar and remained statistically significant,” 

Dr. Elizabeth Penner, a co-author of the study, said in a statement. 

“Is it possible that THC will be commonly prescribed in the future for patients with diabetes or metabolic syndrome alongside antidiabetic oral agents or insulin for improved management of this chronic illness? Only time will answer this question for us,” 

Alpert said in an editorial accompanying the article in the journal. 

“We desperately need a great deal more basic and clinical research into the short- and long-term effects of marijuana in a variety of clinical settings such as cancer, diabetes and frailty of the elderly,” Alpert wrote.


http://www.africaeagle.com/2013/05/new-study-reveals-smoking-weed-reduces.html?m=1

The BBC Media Action (BBC MA) is the charitable arm of the World Service established by the BBC. BBC Media Action uses media and communications to reduce poverty and promote human rights in developing countries. To achieve this, the Media Action partners with civil society, local media and governments to:
Produce creative programs based on robust research in multimedia formats which inform and engage audiences around key development issues.
Strengthen the media sector through building professional capacity and infrastructure.



Talk Your Own is a new weekly magazine program produced by BBC Media Action. Each program covers governance issues in an exciting and contemporary style with the voices of those directly involved in national governance events, to provide listeners with a concise roundup of all the main governance issues and to provide a forum for listeners to hold those responsible to account.
The positions are Abuja based but may involve travelling to the focal states in Nigeria. The contract duration is expected to be two years and with a start date of June 2013 and a probation period of 3 months.

SENIOR PRODUCER (TALK YOUR OWN)

(Salary range from N400,000.00 gross per month)

DUTIES:
Lead and Produce Talk Your Own Programme.
Monitor progress of output under his/ her supervision
Coordinate and supervise the activities of Assistant Producers under his/her supervision;
Work and deliver programmes within budget;
Ensure that sufficient research on themes and messages are carried out.
Etc.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
Extensive production background at a senior level, preferably in the area of interactive discussion and behavior change communication and governance related issues.
Strong understanding of the role of communication in development
Good grasp, understanding of and commitment to issues of governance related programming
Strong editorial judgment.
Ability to write, adapt and translate with accuracy, clarity and style appropriate to differing audiences and forms of media.

QUALIFICATION:
Educated at first degree in Mass Communication, theatre Arts, Humanities, Social or Management Sciences or in any related field,
Additional qualification in programme production will be an advantage.

PRESENTER (TALK YOUR OWN)

(Salary Range from N250,000.00 gross per month)

The PRESENTER plays a key role as the inform active voice of the programme, helping provide its onair identity:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To present Talk Your Own in an inform active, exciting and engaging manner
To prepare for and interview specialists, reporters and variety of real voices around the country on a wide variety of governance related topics.
To contribute across the range of editorial/production activities within a team program, ensuring high journalistic standards and compliance with BBC editorial guidelines at all times.
To develop a broad understanding of major developing governance news stories, and social, economic and political affairs at national and international level.
Perform any other duties that may be assigned.

ESSENTIAL:
An inform active and engaging broadcasting voice and developed interviewing skills.
Evidence of a strong interest in governance, current affairs and international news,
Evidence of a high standard of editorial judgment.
The ability to write scripts and cues to an acceptable standard of Journalism.
The ability to cope with fast changing situations within a pressurized environment

DESIRABLE:
A willingness to engage in team working and a high level of interpersonal skills,
The ability to originate and develop programme ideas.
A sharp awareness of the needs and interests of a national audience.

ASSISTANT PRODUCER (TALK YOUR OWN)

(Salary range from N160,000.00 gross per month)

The Assistant Producer will work to the Senior Producer taking responsibility for researching and delivering distinctive content on radio and online. The AP will have strong links and contacts in government and stakeholders in governance related projects.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To work with the Senior Producer in developing ideas and delivering editorially strong scripts/structured items.
vased on substantial broadcasting and/or reporting experience.

DESIRABLE:
The ability to cope with fast changing situations within a pressurized environment,
A willingness to engage in team working and a high level of interpersonal skills.
Ability to originate and develop programme ideas.
A sharp awareness of the needs and interests of a national audience.
Strong inks and contacts in government and stakeholders in governance related projects will be an added advantage.

FREELANCE PRESENTER (HAUSA MAGAZINE PROGRAMME)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To present Ya Takene Arewa [Hausa magazine programme) in a sensitive, informative, warm, exciting and engaging manner.
To prepare for and interview specialists, reporters and variety of real voices on a wide variety of maternal and child health, Malaria and reproductive health related topics.
To contribute across the range of editorial/production activities within a team program, ensuring high journalistic standards and compliance with BBC editorial guidelines at all times.
Work with assigned producer (s) to deliver quality programmes,
To develop a broad understanding of major developing maternal health stories at national and international level Perform any other duties that may be assigned.

ESSENTIAL:
An inform active and engaging broadcasting voice and developed interviewing skills.
Good command of written, spoken and broadcast Hausa and English languages
Evidence of a strong interest in maternal and child health, Malaria and reproductive health related topics and international news
Evidence of a high standard of editorial judgment
The ability to write scripts and cues to an acceptable standard of Journalism.
The ability to cope with fast changing situations within a pressurized environment.
Production skills based on substantial broadcasting and/or reporting experience.

DESIRABLE:
A Willingness to engage in team working and a high level of interpersonal skills.
The ability to originate and develop programme ideas.
A sharp awareness of the needs and interests of a national audience
Strong links and contacts in government and stakeholders in health (especially material and child  health, Malaria and reproductive health) related projects will be an added advantage.

TO APPLY
Interested candidates should please send in their application/cover letter with an introduction and capability statement stating capability for the job, a detailed curriculum vitae (word document please) with names and addresses of at least 2 professional referees (including their telephone, fax and email addresses) not later than 21" May 2013 to hrnigeria@bbcmediaaction.org  with the position applied for clearly stated on the application letter; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

DUE DATE: 21 May, 2013

Arik Air, West and Central Africa's largest carrier, seeks the services of experienced and competent candidates to fill the following existing vacant positions.

ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER

To provide support to management and operations in daytoday administrative matters, logistics and other services necessary for efficient running of the business
Coordinate all support functions such as House Keeping, Protocol and Travels, Facility and Premises, Administrative Services



REQUIREMENTS:
1st degree or its equivalent in any discipline Possession of postgraduate degree is an advantage
5 years’ experience in similar position
Between 3038 years of age
Suave and quality conscious
Excellent negotiation and management skills
Ability to provide quickfix solutions to operational problems

ENGINEERING TRAINEE

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
Work together with Technicians to provide technical support and rectification action in response to operational problems, incidents and AOG situations, minimizing the impact of operational disruptions and cost.
Assist in Air Safety Reports investigations as required.
Be able to provide technical support in other technical areas.
Liaise closely with Flight operation  (Fleet managers) Engineering Development, Maintenance Control, QA, Materials
Management and Line Maintenance providing maintenance services to the airline.
Support all certifying engineers through the provision of spares, parts and man power provisions ensuring the fleet is maintained to the highest standard
Review personal training needs as required.
Maintain own skill levels, keeping up to date with leading edge technologies in aviation.

REQUIREMENTS:
Degree in any engineering course
NYSC Certificate
An understanding of the safety and reliability issues surrounding aircraft maintenance, support, components and systems.

MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES

Employment taw working conditions, disciplinary and grievance procedures, equal opportunities, redundancies, paternity pay and maternity rights
Recruitment  hiring staff, producing job descriptions, placing adverts, working with recruitment consultancies, organizing interviews and running assessment centers.
Training and development putting together a staff training programme and identifying suitable courses for staff
Salary reviews researching salaries and ensuring they are in line with legal requirements and industry standards
Documentation' writing staff handbooks,
contracts, staff memos, and issuing written offers of employment, promotion etc.
Staff welfareproviding counseling facilities and sports and social activities for staff.
May also work closely with company lawyers and trade unions.

REQUIREMENTS:
A relevant first degree. A master's degree in Human Resources or an MBA will be of advantage.
Relevant professional qualifications (ClPM, CIM)
At least Three years’ work experience in a similar job role.
3550 years

VICE PRESIDENT FINANCE

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
Direct and oversee all financial activities of the Airline
Prepare statutory financial reports
Design, implement and review accounting procedures
Coordinate budget preparation
Tax planning and tax management
Liaison with financial institutions and external bodies
Monitor financial parameters and KPI's

REQUIREMENTS:
At least a first degree in Finance or related discipline
Chartered Accountant, member of ICAN, ACCA etc
Aged between 3550years
Over 15 years professional experience some of which should have been acquired in aviation or allied sector.
Outstanding leadership and managerial skills
A result oriented personality with good
understanding of the aviation industry.
Excellent business communication skills
Ability to work well under pressure

VICE PRESIDENT TREASURY

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
Treasury management
Aircraft financing, managing of various credit facilities
Financial management and monthly performance reporting
Foreign exchange management
Payment of local and regional suppliers
Cash flow management

REQUIREMENTS:
At least a first degree in Finance or related discipline
Chartered Accountant, member of ICAN, ACCA etc
Aged between 3550years
Over 15 years professional experience some of which should have been acquired in aviation or allied sector.
Outstanding leadership and managerial skills
A result oriented personality with good
understanding of the aviation industry.
Excellent business communication skills
Ability to work well under pressure

ACCOUNTANTS

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
Revenue unit Participate in the implementation program of RAPID, from kick off to go live.
Liaise with other stakeholders in the implementation and post implementation
Phases Interface with the service provider (RAPID).
Agent) Management Accounts unit Prepare regular reports on route costing and profitability
Prepare monthly report and analysis on returns on investment.
Provide support for budget and forecasts preparation
Engineering division
Prepare regular reports on technical services and other cost estimations Supply Chain management accounting
Provide support for Technical stores

ACCOUNT OFFICERS

JOB SPECIFICATIONS;
Revenue Audit
Sales verification and Coupon audit
General audit and special investigations
Enforcing compliance with policies and procedures
Interface with the service provider (Revenue accounting system)

FINANCE
Accounts reconciliation
Book keeping, postings and adjusting entries
Any other tasks that may be assigned by the
Finance Manager

TAX
Timely submission of tax returns to relevant tax Authorities.
Liaison with company's tax consultants.
Keeping books and records in accordance with tax policies
Any other duties as may be assigned by VP Finance

REQUIREMENTS:
At least a first degree in Finance
About 1 3 years experience in Aviation or Allied sector
Good computer skills Microsoft tools, ERP
Attention to details and high level of accuracy.

TO APPLY
Interested applicants should send their applications and detailed CV to:

aviationfinance@arikair.com  (for positions A, S, C, D),
aviationadmin@arikair.com  (for position E, F) and
aviationmaintenance@arikair.com  (for position G).

Applications close two weeks after this publication.
Please note that only candidates that meet the above requirements will be considered for these positions

DUE DATE: 28 May, 2013

Thames Valley College, a purpose-built co-educational international secondary school, offering Nigerian/British Curriculum is located at Km 10, Sagamu-Ikorodu Road, Ogun State on a spacious, serene and aristocratic environment, outside the hustle and bustle of the surrounding towns and cities.
The school which will open its gates to students this September (2013/2014 Academic Session) seeks suitably qualified candidates to fill the relevant positions.

Job title: Science Laboratory Technician
This person must have a strong background in the sciences (Physics, Chemistry / Biology), able to work with minimal supervision, have a B. sc. / HND in science laboratory Technology, and possess a minimum of (5) years cognate experience in similar position in a reputable secondary school.


Job title: Librarian
The school Librarian must have a University degree in Library Science, be conversant with the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC), have skills in Bar Co and be computer literate.

Job title: Bursar
With a degree (B. Sc. Or HND) in Accounting, a minimum  of 5 years cognate working experience, preferably in a school, He / She must be able to use modern accounting packages. A professional Accounting qualification (ICAN) will be an added advantage.

Job title: Front Desk Officer
Preferably female, the right person must have great interpersonal skills, speak impeccable English, be good on the computer, have a (5) years post NYSC work experience and must have a B. A / HND in the Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences.

Job title:  Maintenance Officer
The ideal person, a graduate (HND / B. Sc.) in Mechanical/Electrical/Civil Engineering, must be skilled in the use of Computer and AutoCAD. He / She must have a minimum of 3 years relevant experience in building, electrical and mechanical equipment maintenance and repairs, be between 28 – 40 years in age and have explicit knowledge in Building Industry Practice. A professional qualification will be an added advantage.

Job title: School Nurse
This person must be a qualified Nurse i.e. NRM / RN and have a minimum of (5) years working experience.

Job title: I.T. Technician
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Computer Science / Engineering, Possessing a professional Certificate e.g. MCSE, MCDBA, MCSA, or CCNA is desirable. The person must have a minimum of (3) years hands-on experience in an I.T network environment, with an excellent knowledge and understanding of network Administration. He must be able to deal with installation, Configuration and Maintenance of ICT equipment.

Job title: Principal (Nigerian/Expatriate)
The Ideal person should be able to inspire, motivate, and mentor both students and staff. He / She must possess a  Master’s Degree in Education (a specialization in Education Planning and Administration will be an added advantage), with a minimum of (15) fifteen years post-NYSC teaching experience, at least (5) of which must have been served as principal of an international school running both Nigerian and British curricula.

He / She must also have been directly involved in the development and implementation of e-learning system of education for secondary schools.


Job title:  Teachers
Teachers are required in the following subjects: Art and Design, Music, Physical Education, History, Geography, Religious Education, French, Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba, English (language and literature), Mathematics, Sciences, Humanities and Technical Subjects.

Interested Teachers, who should be willing to live in the school premises, must be computer literate, have good knowledge of the British National Curriculum and IGCSE Certified, with a minimum of (5) years teaching experience in a reputable school, and must possess a good university degree in Education in the relevant subjects. A professional Certificate/Diploma/Masters in Education will be an added advantage.

Applicant should indicate teaching subject on the top right hand corner of their application.

Job title:   Admission Officer
Our Admission Officer must be multi-talented, have good presence, be matured with a good knowledge of school marketing, a degree / HND in the Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences, with a minimum of (5) years relevant working experience. He / She must have good communication skills (written and Verbal) and be computer literate.


Job title: Boarding House  Mistress / Master
This Man / Woman, with a commitment to Boarding school life, must have good Bachelor’s Degree in Education or in the Humanities and have a minimum of 5 years experience as a Boarding House Parent in a reputable boarding school. The ability to teach History / Religious Education / Igbo, Yoruba or Hausa will be an added advantage.

How to Apply
Interested candidates with requisite qualifications should attach the Curriculum Vitae with a letter expressing interest in and suitability for the post applied for and mail to

recruitment@thamesvalleycollege.org not later than 2 weeks from the date of this publication, Only short listed candidates will be contacted.