JAMB: 1.5 million candidates write UTME today

By The Nation Reporter (Gbenga Omokhunu), Abuja

 

 Prof. ‘Dibu Ojerinde

With the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) scheduled to hold today, the atmosphere seems set with the deployment of security operatives across the country. 
The Registrar/Chief Executive of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. ‘Dibu Ojerinde, had earlier in the week allayed the fears of Nigerians, particularly the candidates, when he said that the State Security Services (SSS), Police, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and other security agencies have been engaged to avert problem. 
He said a total of 1,503,931  candidates were registered for the 2012 UTME, making it the one with the highest number of registered candidates since the existence of JAMB. 
This year’s UTME, according to Ojerinde, will hold simultaneously in 375 towns in Nigeria and six foreign centres, namely Accra in Ghana , Buea in Republic of Cameroon, Cotonou in Republic of Benin,  London in the United Kingdom, Jeddah in Saudi Arabia and Johannesburg in South Africa . 
On the updating of the biometric fingerprint, the JAMB boss said: “In spite of some reported cases of malfunctioning of machine and late coming by some officials who are charged with the responsibility of managing the biometric machine, in this year’s examination, the biometric machine to be deployed is technically faster than the one used in 2011. It takes only a fraction of a second to get the machine to initialise, using candidate’s examination centre code.” 
He appealed to supervisors and invigilators to avoid any sharp practises adding that: “The board on its part is determined to ensure that all officials engaged in the conduct of the examination are held responsible for any lapses during the examination and the full weight of the law will be brought to bear on any erring official.”

Boko Haram: No place for terrorism in a democratic nation - British envoy

By The Nation Reporter (Bisi Olaniyi)

 

The scene of Xmas Day bombing at St. Theresa Catholic Church at Madalla, Suleja, just outside Nigeria's capital Abuja. Photo: Reuters

The Head of the Political Section of the British High Commission in Abuja, Paul Edwards, has stated that there is no place for terrorism in a democratic nation like Nigeria

He also said Nigeria’s democracy had grown over the past years, describing democracy as very vital and taking root in the country.

Edwards stated these in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, while being hosted at the old Government Reservation Area (GRA) residence of the governorship candidate of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in the April 2011  election in the state, Dr. Abiye Sekibo.

The envoy said he decided to visit some leaders across party lines, to be abreast with political activities in Rivers State and other parts of the Niger Delta, with preparations for the 2015 elections in top gear.

Edwards, who visited Port Harcourt for the first time, said: “The British government will continue to work with the Federal Government to tackle terrorism, thereby ending the Boko Haram menace.

“The British government condemns the terrorism going on in the North. We condemn terrorism in very strongest terms. Boko Haram should not be part of Nigeria’s future,” he stated.

11,000 Nigerians sue Shell in London over Delta pollution

By The Nation Reporter (Adekunle Jimoh), Ilorin

ELEVEN thousand Nigerians filed a suit against Royal Dutch Shell at the London High Court yesterday, seeking tens of millions of dollars in compensation for two oil spills in 2008, which they say destroyed their livelihoods.
The case will be closely watched by the industry for precedents that could have an impact on other big claims against Western oil companies accused of polluting poor countries, including Chevron’s protracted dispute with Ecuador.
SPDC, a Shell-run joint venture between NNPC, Shell, EPNL and Agip, has admitted responsibility for two spills that devastated the Bodo fishing communities in the Niger Delta .
But Shell and the London lawyers representing the claimants disagree on how much oil was spilled and how much compensation they should get. Talks to resolve it broke down last week.
“They made an offer and the community quite rightly said this is ridiculously low,” said Martyn Day of the London law firm, Leigh Day & Co, who is leading legal proceedings. He said his hope was to resume negotiations with Shell at some point.
Day declined to say how much Shell had offered. He said his clients would be claiming “many millions of dollars” through the High Court, but there was no precise figure because there were 11,000 claimants so far but more might join the action later.
Shell says 4,000 barrels of oil in total were spilled in Bodo in 2008 as a result of operational failures and a clean-up was completed in 2009. It says that since then, more oil has been spilled due to sabotage and oil theft, known as “bunkering”.
“Our clean-up teams were able to deal with the initial operational spills, but subsequently they have been prevented by local communities from reaching sites that were reimpacted by this illegal activity,” said Mutiu Sunmonu, SPDC managing director, in a letter to the Financial Times on Wednesday.
“This could be because those communities hold a misguided belief that more spilt oil, irrespective of the cause, equals more compensation.”
Day disputed this. He said experts had put the amount spilled because of Shell’s two operational failures at 600,000 barrels, and that any bunkering that took place in the area would account for no more than 1 per cent of that.
In a report in November 2011, human rights group Amnesty International blamed Shell for spilling 280,000 barrels in Bodo and called on it to pay $1 billion to clean up the Niger Delta.
If the figures given by Amnesty or by Day are close to the truth, that would make the Bodo spill one of the biggest in history. By comparison, the volume spilt in Alaska in the Exxon Valdez disaster was estimated at 257,000 barrels.
The discrepancies between the different estimates of the Bodo spills illustrate how hard it is to get an accurate picture of what goes on in the Delta creeks.
Rivalries between neighbouring communities over their perceived rights to compensation or other revenues to be had from oil companies operating in their areas frequently boil over into violent conflict, adding to the Delta’s poisonous mix.
SPDC’s Sunmonu gave a flavour of this yesterday when he told BBC Radio 4 that the company wanted to help but there were “lots of intra-communal strife making it difficult for anyone to have meaningful negotiations.” He said lots of people who claimed to have been affected by the Bodo spills were lying.
The Bodo case is particularly troublesome for Shell because the area is in Ogoniland where, in1995, nine Ogoni activists including the environmentalist Ken Saro-Wiwa, who had been campaigning against Shell’s activities in his homeland, were tried on trumped-up charges and hanged by the then military government of Sani Abacha.
Saro-Wiwa has become a martyr to many environmental activists around the world. Although Shell was not directly responsible for his death, it was widely blamed for cooperating with Abacha’s brutal and corrupt regime.
The company has worked hard since then to improve its image in Nigeria, but there is no clear solution to the delta’s problems, which have been festering for decades.

Air Force Shortlisted Airmen/Airwomen

successful applicants for its Force Zonal Airmen/Airwomen Recruitment Exercise conducted nationwide between 9 and 16 February 2012. They are hereby shortlisted for the Nigerian Air Force 2012 Final Recruitment interview scheduled to hold at the Nigerian Air Force Base, Kawo, Kaduna from 15 to 28 March 2012.

The Shortlisted Applicants are to report to Nigerian Air Force Base Kaduna on 15 March 2012 by 7am.

They are to come with the following:

1. Original of Educational Certificates and Birth Certificate.

2. Original of Attestation of Parent/Guardian Consent Form.

3. Original of Attestation of Local Government Area Form.

4. Original Letter of good Character from a prominent person in candidate?s state of origin.

5. Acknowledgement Form.

6. Sport wear and Canvass.

7. Toiletries.

Click here to view the shortlisted candidates

JOTINA NIG LTD JOB FOR MANAGER FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

Jotna Nigeria Limited with more than 45 years experience in business in Africa is the largest importer of plastic raw materials and manufacturer of preforms and caps in Nigeria. The group also operates on of the largest soft drink company in Nigeria, with its flagship brand La Casera lunched 10 years ago. Jotna Nigeria Limited Based in Lagos is offering challenging and exciting career opportunities for bright, energetic, self motivated and results oriented young professionals that are interested in being part of our ambitious growth plan, in the following vacant positions.

JOB TITLE: MANAGER FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
LOCATION: Lagos
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide domain expertise in planning, organising, directing and controlling the account operations of the organisation
Prepare overall finance and Accounting MIS to aid business in developing their objectives and strategies
Finalization of periodic financial statements and cost overhead allocation.
Responsible for all activities related to core Financial Accounting, review and strengthening financial and internal controls
Evaluate various financial proposals including capex proposals, look at various expenses controls and reduction measures
Provide timely, accurate and useful financial information to the business
Ensure proper classification and presentation of financial information
Budget planning for the year
Responsibility to consolidate into a group budget
Manage organisation’s resources within budget guidelines according to the company’s rules and regulation
Short, Minimum Long term planning and budgeting for the business and monitor performance against plan.
Prepare capex requirements for analysis and presentation in standard format; ROI, payback, cash flow etc. analyses, monitor progress, adjust cash flow projections according; after implementation, monitor compliance and monthly and quarterly variance analysis against approved assumptions.
QUALIFICATION AND REQUIREMENT
First class BSc holder in Accounting
Must have ICWA/CA
10 to 12 years cognate experience in relevant field.
Must have overall knowledge of tally, comfortable with MS office and MS Project and working knowledge of EPR
REMUNERATION
The company provides highly competitive remuneration along with performance bonus, Professional work environment and an opportunity for career growth
MODE OF APPLICATION
Interested applicants with relevant qualifications and work experience should send their applications in writing to careers@jotna.com within 2 weeks of this Publication with copies of their resume. Please mention in the subject line position you want to apply.
DEADLINE: 4 April, 2012.

LOGISTICS & SECURITY MANAGER WITH SPARC

The State Partnership for Accountability Responsiveness and Capability (SPARC) is a major programme funded by the United Kingdom government’s Department for International Development (DFID) assisting the Nigeria Government to build on governance reforms already under way in 5 states (Enugu, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano and Lagos).

In 2011, three more states (Kastina, Yobe and Zamfara) were added to the portfolio of states supported by SPARC.
We are looking for a LOGISTICS & SECURITY MANAGER to join the SPARC team, a new senior position based in Abuja. Responsibilities include assisting the National Finance & Administration Manager and supporting the five State Finance & Administration Managers, and three state Technical Coordination Managers in:
- Logistics arrangement for all SPARC offices – staff & consultants
- Security of the whole programme.
- Journey management for all SPARC offices
- Ensure that logistics & security systems in place are updated and functional &
- General logistics & security administration – as directed by the National Finance & Administration Manager (NFAM).
THE JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
• University degree, preferably sociology, human resources management or other relevant educational background combined with relevant management experience; a degree in a security related background will be an advantage
• Minimum 5 years experience in logistics/security for International organizations (Donor Funded), of which minimum of 2 years at supervisory grade
• Proactive approach and the ability to think “outside the box” when developing solutions and strategies; independent, self-driven, able to handle multi-tasks and detail minded
• Team player who requires minimum supervision; able to communicate with staff of all levels and cultural backgrounds, strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Political, legal, security and cultural awareness from working experience in Nigeria.
• Proven skills and experience in report writing
• Good command of written and spoken English
• Computer literate
MODE OF APPLICATION
If you believe you have both the skills and experience required to enhance our current offering, please send your CV along with a brief outline of key points for our consideration to hr@sparc-nigeria.com by Thursday 29th March quoting ref: application for LSM.
Interviews will be held in April 2012. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ETISALAT JOB VACANCY FOR MANAGER-MEDIA PLANNING & MANAGEMENT

FULL TIME: MANAGER-MEDIA PLANNING & MANAGEMENT

DIVISION: Brands & Communications
REPORTS TO: Head-Media Planning & Management
JOB SUMMARY:
Ensure efficient operation of Etisalat Nigeria’s media management system including the evaluation, selection, engagement and monitoring of media agencies
PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS:
Establish and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
Assist in the development of relevant media strategies, proposals and plans
Ensure efficient execution of Etisalat Nigeria’s media plan and ascertain that the desired media messages reach the target audiences
Provide inputs into negotiations/contracts with vendors/media agencies as required and monitor their activities to ensure adherence to service level agreements
Monitor media campaign effectiveness via post campaign research to measure achievement of defined targets and compliance to approved corporate guidelines
Explore new media opportunities and possibilities for utilization of unconventional media
Develop effective strategies to manage cases of negative media coverage.
Develop and maintain relationships with key journalists, publications and programmes to support media and public relations activities within Etisalat Nigeria
Implement the unit’s work programs and plans in line with agreed upon procedures and guidelines
Assist in planning and managing the human and material resources of the unit to optimise performance, morale and enhance productivity
Provide leadership and guidance to team members and manage subordinates’ performance towards the achievement of overall team objectives
Prepare/compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the Head-Media Planning and Management
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head-Media Planning and Management.
Educational Requirements: First degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Postgraduate/ professional qualification in a related field will be an added advantage.
Experience & Skills: Between five (5) and nine (9) years work experience, with at least most recent three (3) years in a supervisory role
ON OR BEFORE 3RD APRIL 2012
CLICK LINK TO APPLY
http://career.etisalat.com.ng/career/job/64/manager-media-planning-management-at-etisalat-nigeria/

PZ CUSSONS VACANCY FOR IT SOLUTION DEVELOPER

ALL BUSINESS UNITS – All States

THE ROLE: IT Solution Developer :
The successful candidate will be required to:
Build new systems with NET, OpenEdge, VB.NET, SQL Server, Web Services Data Services.
Develop new functionality on existing software products.
Investigate and resolve application functionality related issues and provide 2nd level support and troubleshooting of GMIS, TM1, Mfg/Pro, ImpactXP, and other applications
Coordinate report development efforts gathered from IT business partners.
Analyze data contained in the corporate database and identify data integrity issues with existing and proposed systems and implement solutions.
Assist in the creation of the system design and functional specifications for new development projects. Maintain a reliable electrical supply on site with minimal power outagesThe
PERSON: The Right candidate must
Possess a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related area is preferred.
Possess a third level IT qualification Professional with 5+ years industry experience in dotNet development with preferably all the recent versions of .net framework.•Possess at least 2 years industry experience in Web Application Development in some of the following areas .NET, Java, ASP, PHP Industry experience in Frontend Web Development to include HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
Have experience of Microsoft SQL 2005/2008 and ability to write complex stored procedures and optimized T-SQL queries
Have experience with some reporting software e.g. Crystal Reports, SQL Server Reporting Services. Any SharePoint development experience will be a plus.
Have experience in developing desktop and web solutions using Visual Studio 2005/2008/2010.
Have some knowledge of classic Microsoft technologies e.g. VB 6.0, ASP3.0
Solid understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) and computer science foundations, such as memory management and low-level algorithm performance.
Possess the ability to adapt quickly to an existing, complex environment.
Possess the ability to quickly learn new concepts and software is necessary.
Be a self-motivated, independent, detail oriented, responsible team-player and exhibit exceptional relationship management skills.
Be passionate about building high-quality systems with software implementation best practices while leading and mentoring a team of developers
Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.
CLOSING DATE: 13 Apr 2012
CLICK LINK TO APPLY
http://www.pzcussons.com/pzc/working/pzinigeria/vacancies/

Jonathan for nuclear security summit

By The Nation Reporter (Vincent Ikuomola)

President Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan will jet out on Saturday for Seoul, South Korea to join 52 other world leaders and international organizations expected to participate in the World Nuclear Security Summit.

The summit opens on Monday, March 26.

The workshop is expected to discuss global cooperative measures to combat the threat of nuclear terrorism.

The protection of nuclear materials and related facilities as well as the prevention of illicit trafficking in nuclear materials are also on the agenda of the summit.

According to the president's itinerary made available to State House Correspondents, by his media aide, Dr. Rueben Abati, President Jonathan is expected to also hold bilateral talks with other world leaders and meet with representatives of the Nigerian Community in South Korea on the sidelines of the summit.

He is scheduled to return to Abuja on Wednesday, March 28.

Fed Govt issues tender for crude oil sale

By The Nation Reporter (Emeka Ugwuanyi)

 

 FG

The Federal Government has issued invitation for bids from companies that meet the required criteria to lift its crude oil beginning from June 1, 2012 to May 31, 2013.
Also, Nigeria’s oil export is expected to rise to about 2.1 million barrels per day (bpd) in May, Reuters quoted oil trader as saying, citing provisional loading programmes, a level, which according to Reuters’ data is a nine-month high.
In a statement issued by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), which oversees activities of the oil and gas sector for the government, the companies that would apply must meet some standards required by the corporation.
The NNPC said such companies must be bona fide end-users that own refineries and retail outlets. The bidding companies also show details of their facilities, markets and volume of crude oil processed over the last three years, which must be attached to their applications.
NNPC also noted that if the bidding company is well established and globally recognised large volume trader, the company must provide evidence of its global network, its activities and volumes of crude handled in the last three years. But for indigenous Nigerian companies engaged in Nigerian oil and gas business, such companies must attach evidence of registration.
Other companies that are qualified to apply include those that have been involved in oil and gas business for not less than 10 years and such companies must show evidence of 10 years operation.
NNPC also said that all categories of applicants (companies) must have a minimum annual turnover of $600 million and net worth of not less than $300 million and must attach three years audited accounts. Besides, applicants would be required to pay $5 million as deposit for the first cargo to be lifted. Besides, payment for all cargoes shall be on the basis of confirmed irrevocable Letter of Credit (LC) from approved local and international banks, the corporation added.
The NNPC explained that short-listing of applicants for consideration of crude oil term contract allocation will be contingent upon successful independent due diligence reports.
On the reason for requiring a company that owns a refinery for bidding, an official of the corporation, who spoke to our correspondent in confidence said the government may decide to settle for barter at the end of the day. The source said that instead of outright sale of the crude oil, the government may exchange crude for refined products, which makes good business sense.  The application from interested companies closes on April 5, NNPC said. 
Shipping lists according to Reuters showed that Nigeria will load about 65 million barrels of oil on 73 tankers in May. The May exports are set to be the highest since August 2011, up from a planned level of 1.96 million bpd in April Reuters data said. 
Nigeria is Africa’s top oil producer and exports have risen in the last two months due to rising production at Total’s newly streamed offshore field - Usan.
Exports from the field is rising fast and will load five cargoes or about 150,000 bpd in May compared with three cargoes in April.
Exports for the benchmark Nigerian export grade Qua Iboe are set to be steady in May at 12 cargoes. Bonny Light volumes are set to fall from eight tankers to five in May, Reuters said. 
The export figures are exclusive of condensates.

ACTORS/ACTRESS NEEDED AT SEVENSERIES TV LTD ( EMERALD)

For Males

• Between 28 and 32 years.
• Attractive 5ft 9” to 5ft 11” tall.
• Athletic build and well-toned body.
• Amiable and compassionate
• Humble and highly principled
• Trustworthy and full of integrity

  For Female

• Between 26 and 28 years.

• Beautiful, especially attractive and makes a man do a double-take.
• 5ft 6” to 5ft 8” tall.
• Kind-hearted and friendly personality.
• An air of innocence.
• Emotionally strong with a warm disposition.
• Motherly
• Hard working and responsible

Please Note: the dates of the auditions are:

1. Port Harcourt      27th March, 2012, 8.00am prompt

2. Abuja                  29th March, 2012, 8.00am Prompt

3. Lagos                  31st March, 2012, 8.00am Prompt

JTF kills nine Boko Haram men in Kano

By The Nation Reporter (Kolade Adeyemi), Kano

 

JTF

ABOUT 100 kilometres from the commercial city of Kano, a five-hour gun battle in which nine suspected Boko Haram members were killed raged yesterday.
They succumbed to the superior fire-power of the Joint Task Force – the special military team fighting the sect’s insurgency.
Two members of the fundamentalist sect were arrested by the JTF men, who recovered containers of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), a large cache of arms and ammunition at Tudun Wada Local Government Area, 100 kilometers away from the Kano metropolis.
The gunmen, suspected to be non-Nigerians, were aged between 16 and 20 years.
Members of the sect bombed the residence of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Tudun Wada Police Station, before bombing the station, where they carted away AK 47 rifles as well as other arms and ammunition from the armoury.
The assailants also had a botched attacked on a branch of Unity Bank, which is adjacent to the bombed police station.
“But they did not succeed in breaking into the vault stocked with about N2 million,” Brig-Gen Illyasu Abbah, the officer in charge of 3 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Kano told reporters after the wee-hour gun battle.
He said: “Within the hours of 2am and 7 a.m. on Wednesday (yesterday), hoodlums went to Tudun Wada, which is about 100 kilometers from Kano. They used explosives to blow the police station in the area. 
“They destroyed the DPO’s house; they went to the police station and did the same. They also used explosives and blew up the Unity Bank adjacent to the police station.” 
The army chief said the sect members carted away rifles from the bombed police station.
According to him, unknown to the attackers, who were suspected to have come in from Kano metropolis, “they never knew that the JTF were there for them”.
Gen. Illyasu said: “On getting the information, at about 1:30 a.m. security operatives mobilised, blocked Falgore, Jos and Kano axis because, definitely, they came from Kano to operate and move back. 
“During the gun-duel, the JTF over-powered members of the sect who came with three cars, and recovered the arms and ammunition stolen from the destroyed police station. 
 “Only God knows what these weapons would be used for, if they had succeeded in carting them away. These hoodlums lack arms and they have been in desperate mood to get these items. That is why their best place of attack is police stations.”
Gen. Illyasu said the DPO and his family were not injured, just as the attackers failed in their bid to break into the bank’s vault, “which they had targeted; and no member of the JTF was injured.”
Items recovered from the suspects include, 600 rounds of 5.6 mm bullets, 176 cartridges of pump action gun, 147 rounds of 9mm bullets, two AK 47 rifles, three pistols, two assorted rifles, two smoke guns, 21 magazines, two den guns, one pump action gun, six containers of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), 70 canisters of tear gas, one laptop, police uniforms and helmets.

N40m bribe: House, SEC allege documents forgery

By The Nation Reporter (Yusuf Alli), Abuja 

 

House of Representatives

There seems to be no let-up in the battle of integrity between the House of Representatives and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

The SEC yesterday denied embattled lawmaker Herman Hembe’s claim that it initiated moves to give the House Committee on Capital Market and Institution N30.4 million.

It claimed that it was the committee under Hembe’s leadership that approached the SEC on February 29 through Messrs Note Worth Consultants for financial assistance.

There were indications yesterday that the SEC board may be invited for questioning by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the N30.4 million ‘donation’ to the committee.

Hembe and members of the committee were dropped on Tuesday over the claim of Ms Aruma Oteh, the SEC Director-General, that they demanded N44million bribe from her.

In an unsigned document circulated in Abuja, SEC alleged that the “consultant visited the SEC in the company of Mr Olufemi Ogunsanya, clerk of the committee with a ‘shopping list’ detailing a large number of ‘specific areas’ for which the SEC’s help was being sought”.

The document added: “Given that the SEC believed that the hearing was indeed in the interest of the public and investors as expressed in a letter through which the commission was formally informed of the hearing, the request was subjected to SEC’s decision making procedure, which culminated in the Board’s consideration for N30m.

“What raised suspicion in the commission was when, on March 14, 2012, barely one day to commencement of proceedings, this same Olufemi Ogunsanya, Clerk to the House Committee on Capital Markets and other Institutions, visited the SEC under the instruction of Hon. Herman Hembe to demand the sum of N5million in cash, being part payment of the erstwhile N39.844million ‘support’ which Hembe had earlier sought.

“The SEC smelt a rat that rather than wait for the payment to be made through electronic transfer, in line with extant public service policy, to an institutional account, the man was seeking undocumented payment by cash. This was why the transfer was suspended.”

It noted: “In tendering the SEC memo, which was stolen after dark, like most other documents from the SEC’s records, the memo’s accompaniments, which included the Hembe ‘list of requirements for the public hearing’, was carefully detached. Even the least cursory look at the memo will see stapler marks on the top left hand corner of its cover page, evidence that its accompaniments had been detached!”

The statement said Hembe avoided direct formal communication with the SEC on the subject, adding that he forgot, however, that the “list of requirements” for which he solicited support from the SEC was formally received. 

“He also forgot that the letter of introduction for Messrs. Note Worth Consultants in which the SEC had been asked to ‘kindly avail him all necessary assistance ...’ was signed by one Abama Thomas, Asst. Committee Clerk on behalf of the Chairman.”

Hon. Hembe also excised the fact that he collected estacode and a first class ticket for a trip to the Dominican Republic to attend a regulators’ conference for emerging markets from the SEC in October 2011. He has tendered ‘evidence’ of travel to somewhere other than the Dominican Republic! The implication is that he diverted public resources to personal ends to the detriment of capacity building in the capital market.”

Also yesterday, it was learnt yesterday that the House of Representatives is crying foul over what it described as the “sudden appearance” of SEC’s official stamp on the list of items requested from the commission by the committee.

While SEC claimed that the committee forwarded the list of items to it, the lawmakers are arguing that there was no official correspondence to that effect.

Investigation by our correspondent revealed that the EFCC and the Committee on Ethics and Privileges may interact with the Board members. The interaction, sources said, became imperative since the Board described the N30.4 million as ‘donation’.

A source said: “We are studying all memos, issues and meetings that have to do with the problem between SEC and the committee.

“We will invite all stakeholders. So far, it appears that the decision on the N30million was taken by many people. We will be fair in hearing from all of them.

“What we have heard so far is that the money was a donation from SEC to the House Committee. Just give us time to investigate all claims.”

A March 13 memo from the SEC Secretary, E.K. Aigbekaen, to the Executive Commissioner (Finance and Administration), which confirmed that the Board approved the money for the Committee, may have conformed the planned interaction with EFCC.

The memo reads in part: “The Board of SEC at its 63rd meeting held on Monday 12th March, 2012 considered a proposal by management for the commission to financially support a public hearing on the Nigerian Capital Market by the House of Representatives Committee on Capital Market and Institutions, scheduled to take place from 13th-30th March, 2012.

“After  due deliberations, the Board approved a maximum of N30million as donation by the Commission to the House of Representatives Committee on Capital Market and Institutions to enable it undertake a public hearing to identify the manifest causes of the near collapse of the Capital Market with a view to finding lasting solution.

“The Board further directed that Management should work out the details of the areas of sponsorship with the House Committee.”

On the appointment of a consultant for the public hearing and the list of items, a source in SEC said: “Going by what we have on record, the House Committee sent the list of items to us on February 29, 2012.

“You can see the stamp on the document accordingly.”

But a highly-placed source in the House, said: “In the list of the memos which the House released to the public on Tuesday, the list of items required for the public hearing was not stamped.

“We are suspecting an emergency stamping of the list by SEC. That in itself is forgery. We hope the anti-graft agencies will take note of this trend.”

The SEC source, however, disputed the claim.

He said: “Did we not meet with the House Committee to get the list of items required for public hearing? Could we have just compiled the list on our own?

“After agreeing to the list, they also wrote a memo to the DG of SEC on the appointment of a consultant, Note Worth Consultant for the public hearing.

A March 14 letter to the DG of SEC, signed by the Assistant Committee Clerk, Abama Thomas, reads: “The committee has appointed Messrs Note Worth Consultant as a consultant to the Committee on the public hearing. Kindly avail him all the necessary assistance please. Accept the Committee’s warm regards.”

RIVER STATE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY(RSSDA) VACANCIES

The River State Sustainable Development Agency (RSSDA) invites applications from suitable qualified candidates for selection into the Governor’s Special Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship programme for 2012/2013 session.

AVAILABLE COURSES:
- Agricultural Engineering
- Medical Sciences
- Power and Steel
WHO SHOULD APPLY
For Rivers Indigenes
- Must be Rivers State Origin (Should submit a copy of LGA identification)
- Graduate of recognized University with not less than second class upper honour’s degree at the undergraduate level
- Not above 21 years or above 35 years old (Confirmation of age required preferably by birth certificate)
- Must have completed NYS.
- Must have gained admission into any of the listed Universities in the relevant field of specialization for Masters of PhD Programmes
- phD candidate must have a Masters degree (not below merit) and a good first degree (Not below 2.1)
TO APPLY
For Non Indegens:
- proof of residence in Rivers State in the last 10 years
- applicants must be resident/work in Rivers State
- 3 years tax clearance certificate alongside the application
HOW TO APPLY
Online applications at http://www.rssda.org
ENTRIES OPEN: January 23rd, 2012
ENTRIES CLOSE: April 30th, 2012.

NOVO NORDISK JOB FOR MEDICAL ADVISOR

The Novo Nordisk Middle Africa region covers 761 million people in 46 countries. We have an established presence with human insulin in Africa and our focus today is to sustain the growth of the market and support the communities living with diabetes.

We are currently looking for a MEDICAL ADVISOR to be based in Nigeria reporting to the Medical, Regulatory & Global Projects Manager.
The expected start date in position is 01st May 2012.
MAIN JOB TASKS:
Build & strengthen relationships with stakeholders and key opinion leaders.
Providing quality medical and scientific support, education and training in diabetes
To plan local and regional congresses and clinical trials.
Prepare, review, maintain and submit product registrations.
Coordinate product registrations with local authorities and external agencies
QUALIFICATIONS:
Medical degree
Post graduate training in internal medicine
2-3 year experience similar role.
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice, clinical trial methodology.
Developed business acumen and knowledge of healthcare industry.
Excellent communication skills with strong medical knowledge
WORK CONDITIONS
International travel for 72-84 days a year will be required.
TO APPLY
If you think you have what it takes to join our team, please send your CV to:
Michelle Fernandes
At
mcfe@novonordisk.com
Not later than 31st March, 2012.

LAKEVIEW AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL JOB FOR TEACHERS

Well-qualified and enthusiastic Educators are required to work as part of the school take off team in Lakeview American International School, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State for its 2012 – 2013 academic year.

Lakeview American International School is a newly established International School, situated in the heart of Uyo, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria and currently caters to Early-years to Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-School – Pre-K) and Kindergarten to Elementary age children (K 5) however the school education (Grade 7 to 12)
Experience in an international school (British or American) would be an advantage but is not essential. Teachers of the highest quality are our primary focus.
JOB POSITIONS
1. Pre-school teachers
2. Pre-Kindergarten teachers
3. Classroom teachers for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grades
4. Subject teachers for Maths, Science and History (Social Studies)
5. Specialist teachers; Art, Music, Computer, French, Spanish, Gym
The successful candidate will have a current experience of working in an international school (e.g. American) either in Nigeria or abroad and must possess a minimum of 2 years work experience.
WE ARE ABLE TO OFFER
- A school with enthusiastic children, keen to learn
- Highly supportive parents
- Competitive salaries.
- A talented and committed staff
- Practical support in relocating to Uyo and help with locating accommodation
HOW TO APPLY
Return a letter of application (no more than 2 sides of A4) with a brief description of experience, why you may like to work in Uyo and a little about yourself, interests and hobbies, current CV, recent photograph.
All Applications to be sent to: newjobs@laisuyo.com and laisapplications@yahoo.com
Interviews will be conducted in Uyo, Abuja and Lagos for selected applicants.
For more details visit http://www.laisuyo.com
HELP DESK: 234-8092866416.

PROGRAMME OFFICER – ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT VACANCY WITH UNDP

PROGRAMME OFFICER – ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
LOCATION: Abuja, NIGERIA
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 02-APR-12
ADDITIONAL CATEGORY Management
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Service Contract
POST LEVEL: SB-4
LANGUAGES REQUIRED: English
STARTING DATE date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 14-May-2012
DURATION OF INITIAL CONTRACT: One year
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
QUALIFICATIONS:
The Consultant will have an advance degree in social sciences with current and relevant experience in practice or research in the area of gender equality and women economic empowerment.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 2 years of professional experience, including in-depth knowledge of programming on gender equality, with profound knowledge of women’s rights, gender issues and gender analysis in Nigeria;
Experience in programme coordination and implementation;
Previous work with UN Agencies and/or civil society organizations will be an advantage;
Strong communication and writing skills in English are required.
Interested Candidates should apply online through the website by clicking on the Apply now button. The system will prompt you to upload a CV on the next page.
CLICK LINK TO APPLY

http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=28866

MSH JOB OPENINGS FOR CENTER/OFFICE: CLM – GENERAL

CLINICAL HIV/AIDS SPECIALIST, ADAMAWA

GRADE: 4 JOB ID: 12-4687
LOCATION: NG-
# OF POSITIONS: 1
CENTER/OFFICE: CLM – GENERAL
POSTED DATE: 2012-03-16
PROJECT/PROGRAM: PRO-ACT
APPLICATION DUE DATE: 2012-04-06
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES
The objective of the Clinical Services Specialist position will be to provide leadership to the state program in building a network of clinical HIV services (PITC, PMTCT, enrollment into palliative care/continuum of care, referral to community care services, ART, TB care, follow-up of clients on ART and/or TB treatment and PMTCT mother-baby pairs and link them with the community care services). Provide technical input in the development of an integrated State Pro-ACT project plan in collaboration with the Directors, Advisors and State Teams and also take lead in the establishment of comprehensive HIV/AIDS and TB care and treatment services in the state Network with other State Government, CSO and community partners in the State to establish a functional referral system for clients between clinical and community-based HIV/AIDS services.
QUALIFICATIONS
The suitable candidate will have a post-graduate degree in public health, medicine, or other related field with at least 3 years experience working on a PEPFAR-supported ART program. Experience building capacity of health workers to provide HIV/AIDS and TB care and treatment is a must. The candidate will have demonstrable expertise in managing clients along the continuum of care, PMTCT and linkage with community-based programs. Program design and management experience is desirable. Practical experience working on pediatric care and treatment programs will be an advantage. Experience in operations research and health system strengthening shall be an added advantage.
CLICK LINK TO APPLY
https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/4687/job

EFCC arrests OSOPADEC chair over alleged N61.63b fraud

By The Nation Reporter (Joseph Jibueze)

 

Ajimuda

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission yesterday said it has arrested the Chairman of the Ondo State Oil Producing Communities Development Commission, (OSOPADEC), Mr Debo Ajimuda over alleged N61.363billion fraud. 
Ajimuda, who initially resisted arrest, was later picked up from hiding. 
According to a source in the commission, Ajimuda was “smoked out” by EFCC operatives in Akure, Ondo State . 
The source said: “Ajimuda and two officials of the oil Commission are wanted by the EFCC over a case of alleged criminal diversion and embezzlement of public funds. 
“Ajimuda claims to have spent N61.363billion between 2001 and 2011 but this is said to be a far cry from the over N100billion received by the commission within the same period. 
“The petitioners alleged that the projects claimed to have been executed by the Commission were either abandoned or do not exist at all. 
“The focus of EFCC investigation is to recover all contract documents and payment details in respect of all jobs executed. It is also to verify whether the jobs were actually executed. 
“Ajimuda, who initially resisted arrest was smoked out of his hiding by the anti-graft agency. He is being taken to the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja for interrogation.” 
The Head of Media and Publicity of the EFCC, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, confirmed the arrest. 
He said: “He is with us to clarify some issues.”

How stock market crashed

By The Nation Reporter (Taofik Salako)

The capital market has lost nearly 45 per cent of its market capitalisation or more than N5.4 trillion in the last 48 months as it struggles with low investors’ confidence, liquidity crunch, global economic and financial crises and banking reforms.
The market with the aid of  massive foreign and domestic investments attained landmark growths between 2005 and March 2008. Aggregate new issues by corporate organisations rose from N412.7 billion in 2005 to N1.34 trillion in 2007. Aggregate market capitalisation of all quoted companies on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) rose from N2.5 trillion in 2005 to N12.1 trillion in March 2008.
But the boom was largely fuelled by malpractices. Investigations by financial services authorities showed that issuers and operators manipulated share prices to sell overvalued stocks to unsuspecting investors. Many banks were found to have used their deposits to pump up their subscriptions and hoodwink investors into taking loans to buy pumped up shares. 
With prices of several stocks on artificial pricing, what started as a portfolio rebalancing by foreign investors to cover their exposures in the wake of the global economic recession snowballed into a free fall in Nigeria. Market capitalisation plummeted to N4.99 trillion in 2009.
The market has since then remained largely on the negative despite appreciable recovery by many fundamentally-flawed markets including the United States of America (USA). Initial optimism that greeted the change in the leadership of the capital market regulatory institutions nudged the market in 2010 with the benchmark All Share Index (ASI) returning 18.9 per cent in 2010.
But following the inability of the leaderships of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and NSE to achieve   harmonious monetary and fiscal framework and overt endorsement of the nationalisation of three quoted banks, the market suffered a reversal last year.  Investors lost N1.4 trillion last year as aggregate market capitalisation of all quoted companies dwindled from N7.914 trillion to N6.533 trillion. Nearly all indices at the NSE were in the red. Total trading value dropped by 20 per cent to N634.92 billion. Average daily transactions also declined by 19 per cent to N2.68 billion.
Last year, the market fluctuated largely downward. However, recent gains have impacted positively on the overall market position with a year-to-date positive return of 1.33 per cent.
However, following a comprehensive diagnostic review that involved several reputable institutions including Accenture and United States of America's Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC), the SEC has taken some  initiatives that would form the vital building blocks for sustained recovery and a stable market.
One of the main areas of focus is the strengthening of the institutional capacity of SEC including human capital, technology and process. The SEC has begun implementing key recommendations. On technology, significant investments have been made to enhance technology platform. Since it began retooling, the commission has increased its cost efficiency, minimised its turn-around-time, automated a number of its process, and enhanced its communication channels.
Given the importance of demutualisation to the global competitiveness of the NSE, SEC has also taken steps to prepare the framework and guidelines. The commission set up a committee to examine issues surrounding the demutualisation of the Exchange; The committee submitted its report last month.
It is expected that demutualisation will reposition the NSE to provide a fairer, more efficient and more transparent system of operation that will enhance liquidity, improve price discovery and institute good corporate governance which are essential features of an effective Self Regulatory Organisation (SRO). It will bolster investors confidence and enhance international competitiveness of the Exchange and invariably the market. The increased operational efficiency, enhanced profile and heightened competitiveness which will accrue to the Exchange from this exercise will significantly augment capital market reforms and foster growth. 
reforms and development agenda in particular and the economy in general.

Secret memo shows SEC offered panel N30.4m

By The Nation Reporters (Victor Oluwasegun and Dele Anofi), Abuja

 
HEMBE AND Oteh

Committee chair, members quit Commission defends Oteh

More missiles were fired yesterday in the battle of integrity between Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) boss Ms. Arunma Oteh and lawmaker Herman Hembe. 
A secret memo showing that SEC initiated the move to sponsor the controversial public hearing with a N30.4m budget surfaced in Abuja.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) may quiz three SEC commissioners and members of the House Committee on Capital Market, who are probing the collapse of the once lucrative capital market.
Some letters and memos by SEC and the House Committee provided an insight into how the deal was struck.
A March 9 memo by the Senior Supervisor (CA) in SEC, Hassan Mamman, to the DG of SEC, reads:
“RE-PUBLIC HEARING ON THE NIGERIAN CAPITAL MARKET 
“Please, recall that the commission received a letter of invitation from the leadership of the House of Representatives Committee on Capital Market inviting the management of the commission to a public hearing on the Nigerian Capital Market slated for March 13 – 30, 2012.
“The leadership of the Committee had also earlier advertised the hearing in some national dailies in which other stakeholders were also invited alongside the commission to the three-week long event.
“The department had suggested to the management the need to support this great effort of the National Assembly to finding a lasting solution to the challenges facing the Nigerian Capital Market.
“We were then mandated to approach the committee with a view to finding out the areas where such support is required.
“The committee welcomed this development and accordingly forwarded a budget estimate for the public hearing (see attached).
“In view of the above and in pursuit of the commission’s statutory responsibilities to the Nigeria Capital Market and in furtherance of our mutual relationship with the National Assembly as major stakeholders in the capital market, we hereby recommended the sponsorship of two items only from their budget as follows:
•1, (C) Live Coverage: 
N26, 203,800 
•2, Secretariat needs: 
N4, 215,000 
Total: N30, 418,800 
“Submitted for Management’s consideration and approval of N30,418,800 only being part sponsorship of the upcoming public hearing by the House of Representatives Committee on Capital Market and Institutions to identify the manifest causes of the near collapse of the Nigerian Capital Market”.
Earlier in a March 1 memo, Mamman sought the permission of Ms. Oteh, to open discussion with the committee on how it could partially sponsor the public hearing.
“RE-PUBLIC HEARING ON THE NIGERIAN CAPITAL MARKET
The memo also reads: “The commission is in receipt of a letter of invitation from the leadership of the House of Representatives Committee on Capital Market inviting the management of the commission to a public hearing on the Nigerian Capital Market slated for March 13 - 30, 2012.
“Before then, a paid advertisement by the committee was sighted in some national dailies in which other stakeholders were also invited alongside the commission to the three-week events.
“In view of the commission’s role as the apex regulator of the Nigerian Capital Market and in consideration of the existing cordial relationship cultivated over the years between it and the House of Representatives Committee on Capital Market, we find it appropriate for the management to assist the committee by co-sponsoring this three weeks long event.
“It is our considered opinion that doing this will be of immense benefit to the nation’s Capital Market by further creating a more conducive atmosphere to finding lasting solutions to the challenges facing the Nigerian Capital Market.
“If the above suggestion is acceptable to management, the committee may be approached on your directives, to find out the possible areas for the support.
“Submitted for your consideration and further directives.”
Investigation showed that the SEC had responded to a February 28, invitation letter to its director-general by the committee.
The letter signed by the Clerk of the Committee, Mr. Femi T. Ogunsanya, reads in part: “In accordance with Sections 62, 88 and 89 of the Constitution and Order XIV, No 8 and 9 of the House of Representatives Standing Orders (2011) the House Committee on Capital Market and other institutions have been mandated by the House of Representatives Resolution (HR.103/2011) of votes and Proceedings of Wednesday, 14th December, 2011 to conduct a three-week public hearing to identify the manifest causes of the market’s near collapse with a view to funding lasting solution.
 “By extension of the above, the committee therefore resolved to invite the public, and all stakeholders in the financial/stock market sector to the three-week public hearing commencing from Tuesday 13th to Friday 30th March, accordingly.
“On this note, I am directed to invite you to be part of the proceedings. You are also expected to submit 30 hard copies and two soft copies of memoranda to the Clerk/Committee Secretariat on or before 12th March, 2012 in Committee Room 19. 2nd Floor, White House, House of Representatives Wing, National Assembly Complex, Abuja.
“You are also expected to attend and take this Public Hearing serious as a core regulator of the Market.
“As we partner to bring lasting solution to the Capital Market’s near collapse, please accept the Committee’s best regards to your esteem office.”
The Committee at the SEC’s instace, later sent a N35,719,490 bill needed for the hearing and how it would spend the money, to SEC.
The breakdown is as follows: PUBLIC HEARNG: (1) Publicity—(a) Advert in Newspapers) Business News(N1,001,000); Daily Trust(N1,001,920); Punch(N998,800); Vanguard(N1,001,960);  and Tribune(N1,601,560). Sub-total= N5, 605, 240.
1(b) Advert in television stations: Channels (N745, 250.00); AIT (N715, 200.00); and NTA (N785, 000). Sub-total= N2, 245, 450.
1( c) Live coverage: Channels (1hr)—N4,550,000; AIT(2 hrs) –N12, 993,800; and NTA(3hrs)—N8,660,000. Sub-total= N26, 203, 800.
B. Secretariat Needs: (a) Official reporters(N500,000); (b) Technical crew(N300,000); (c) Postal Services(N350,000); (d)Stationery( N250,000); (e) Cards N15,000; and (f) N250,000.
As at press time however, it was gathered that the EFCC and the House Committee on Ethics and Privileges might quiz the DG, all the three Commissioners in SEC, and the Chairman of the House Committee, Mr. Herman Hembe any moment from now.
A reliable source said: “The EFCC is presently conducting preliminary findings by looking at correspondences between the House Committee and the SEC.
“Investigators have also been liaising with the hotel where Otteh allegedly incurred N30million bill.
“The key players might be invited by Friday or early next week for interaction.
“Already, some commissioners in SEC have expressed willingness to testify before the EFCC and the House Committee.”

15 feared killed in Fulani, Tiv clash

By The Nation Reporter (Fanen Ihyongo), Jalingo

No fewer than 15 persons were feared killed in a clash between Fulani herdsmen and Tiv farmers in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State last weekend.
The clash followed the eating of some crops in a farm by some cows.
The cows were said to have been led to graze on the farmland by their shepherds despite reported warnings.
In annoyance, the farmers attacked the cattle rearers.
Sources said the attack led to the missing of some cows and a shepherd.
The herdsmen, a source said, launched a retaliatory attack, Sunday, on eight Tiv villages, including Agbaaye, Ayu, Dooshima, Gboko-Kpaake and Mbakiriki. Fifteen persons were reportedly killed in the clash.
It was gathered that many huts were torched when Gboko-Kpaake settlement was invaded at 3:00am on Sunday.   
“We were informed that a large group of Fulani militants were launching an attack on Gboko-Kpaake. On getting to the scene, the settlement was already set ablaze (by the invading Fulanis),” Police spokesman Ibiang Mbasike told The Nation yesterday.
The PPRO said the police were investigating the matter.  
Mbasike said: “Seven people were (officially) reported killed following the crisis on Sunday. But the casualty figures rose yesterday, as more bodies were discovered”.   
The Special Adviser (SA) to Governor Danbaba Suntai on Security Matters, Group Captain Sule Gani (rtd), has asked for time to reconcile the warring groups.

WTS ENERGY JOB FOR PROJECT ENGINEER

LOCATION: Lagos

REFERENCE NUMBER: WTVN01406
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Planning Inputs to Field Development Program
Planning Assistance in Contracts Execution Inputs in defining and planning resources
Meet the set targets and milestones in project execution operations
Appraises Senior Project Coordinator about progress and concerns
Provides guidance and direction.QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
Basic Engineering Degree
10 years of experience in engineering design and construction,
Working knowledge of a broad range of Facilities and Project engineering systems, tools and practices
HSE management of a large group of people and contractors in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team set.
English speaking.
CLICK LINK TO APPLY
http://www.wtsenergy.com/vacancies/vacancy-project-engineer-fpso-363484-31.html

CONTENT AGGREGATION EXECUTIVE VACANCY WITH COMVIVA

We have an opening with our client Comviva Technologies www.comviva.com – a leading telecom company in VAS.

LOCATION – Nigeria
POSITION: CONTENT AGGREGATION EXECUTIVE
JD AS FOLLOWS:
Content responsibility for all 10 countries
Work with each country manager to get market intelligence on local content
Identify content gaps and find the right content providers to fill the gap
If you interested, please reply with the following details (Kindly add your experience in coordinating with your client for the content needs in the advertisement):
Updated resume (word format)
Total Experience
Reporting to
Current salary
Expected salary
Notice period
Reason for Job change
Nidhi Malhotra Soni
Sr. Consultant
Elixir | RPOSure, Leadership Hiring, Search & Selection and Staffing
www.elixir-consulting.com
Phone: 91-120- 4148569 | Fax : 91-120 – 4209775.

HEAD SUPPORT SERVICE JOB WITH PHILIPS CONSULTING

Our client, one of the leading providers of Information Technology Solutions in Banking and Enterprise Software, Computer Environment Services, ATM`s and related Power Systems; with offices in Lagos – Nigeria and West Africa is seeking professionals to fill the following positions:

JOB TITLE: HEAD SUPPORT SERVICE
JOB LOCATION: Lagos
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Schedule and supervise the activities of the Field Support Engineers and Technicians
Entrench effective policies and procedures that ensure Database/History documentation of all fault calls and resolution are logged in
Support Technicians and manage profitability of services through proper expense management and tracking
Ensure good working relationship with team members and other unit coordinator.
Ensure resolution time to faults and support benchmark and standard are maintained
Maintain close liaison with customers and attend meetings with or without implementation team with a view to providing good services
Administer and service maintenance contracts by ensuring that new service contracts are signed and existing contracts are renewed timely
Provides commentary on financial results and implications of operational processes and advises on corrective action to be taken
QUALIFICATION, SKILLS AND REQUIREMENT:
A degree in any relevant field is required
A minimum of 7 years relevant experience is required
Experience in Designing/Implementing Large Data Centre’s is required
Should be familiar with redundant UPS Architecture and M&E Contracting
Should be able to work with HPAC Installations and AUTOCAD
Prior role at Management level will be an added advantage.
Must be ready to manage large operations spanning Nigeria and to offer Technical Support
CLICK LINK TO APPLY
http://phillipsconsulting.net/vacancies/it-vacancies-application

CHIEF SALES OFFICER AT ALLIED SOFT VACANCY

We are one of Africa’s foremost software development companies; leveraging its strategic partnership with Microsoft and other global OEM’s to build cutting edge business solutions. We have been providing our clients with customized products that are designed for the African market since 1999 and count many leading financial, telecoms and banking institutions amongst our satisfied clients.

LOCATION: Lagos
TYPE: Full time Posted on 15 Mar-2012
JOB OPENING ID: 5
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Sales Management, Product Development, Distribution Channel Management, Marketing Communication, Pricing, Market Research, Customer Service.
SKILL SET
Creative with excellent people management skills, presentation and communication skills. Leadership skills.
WORK EXPERIENCE: 10-12 Years
CLICK HERE TO APPLY

GENERAL COUNSEL VACANCY WITH GE ENERGY

GE Energy, a foremost international company that is seeking to recruit staff in the following position

JOB TITLE: GENERAL COUNSEL
LOCATION: Lagos
REFERENCE NUMBER: 1517247
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Providing legal leadership, strategic legal advice and compliance leadership to the legal and business teams in the region.
Serve as main legal advisor and strategic business partner to GE Energy’s Region Executive in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Assist in assessing the risk profiles in the region and in developing appropriate measures to address and mitigate the identified risks.
As the region grows, you may manage a team of legal and compliance professionals.
As the region grows, you may act as dotted-line manager for the legal and compliance professionals of the various GE Energy businesses operating in the region.
Structure, draft, negotiate, and close complex transactions and large-scale projects (including but not limited to sales, sourcing, licensing, services, consortium, teaming, sub-contracting arrangements or other strategic alliances)
Provide on-going strategic and tactical advice and support on general commercial matters and transactions.
Select and supervise outside counsel on litigation, deal and compliance related matters.
Advise the GE Energy businesses on labour & employment, regulatory, privacy, antitrust, advertising/promotional matters, as well as tender, bidding and local public procurement practices.
Provide regulatory and compliance advice, and be a motivator and energizer for a strong culture of integrity and compliance.
Create legal forms and best practices.
Work with the business teams to develop legal templates and processes for new business and commercial models
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
LLB, Juris Doctorate or equivalent from an accredited law school.
At least 15 additional years of experience in business law at a premier law firm and/or corporate legal department.
Member in good standing with local Bar.
Extensive knowledge of law and commercial legal practice in the region.
Preferred minimum of 5 years of experience working in the energy industry, ideally within the Sub-Saharan region.
Significant, sophisticated transactional experience and domestic and international contract drafting and negotiations, including joint ventures, licensing of technology and sales of capital goods and related services; understanding tender, bidding and local public procurement practices, knowledge of financial services.
Understanding and interest in business and business issues, familiarity with finance and a capacity to understand standard financial metrics, an understanding and interest in the economic and political market within the region.
Ability to resolve legal issues quickly and effectively and ability to make on the spot risk calls; Ability to cope with pressure and multiple deadlines contemporaneously.
Proven team leadership skills.
Able to prioritize conflicting demands from multiple business clients in an extremely fast paced environment.
Strategist, who is able to prioritize multiple tasks on hand while still paying attention to detail
Able to interface effectively with all levels of the organization; ability to build excellent working relationships within a matrix environment (both cross-functionally and globally).
Strong oral and written communication skills; Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Fluency in (oral/written) English.
Ability to work well independently as well as in a team setting.
CLICK LINK TO APPLY
http://jobs.gecareers.com/job/Lagos-GE-Energy-General-Counsel-Sub-Saharan-Africa-Job/1781453/

ISALU HOSPITAL JOB FOR CATERER

Isalu hospital limited was incorporated in 2004 as a limited liability company registered with corporate affairs commission (RC 502112). The hospital idea was conceived to fulfill a desire and close the yearning gaps in the nation’s existing health care delivery systems.

JOB TITLE: CATERER
LOCATION: Lagos
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Delivering and serving food
Must be adept at planning menus and arranging food
Must establish a huge rapport with customers.
Must be ready to get the highest quality ingredients at the lowest possible cost
Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and quality standards.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum of OND or HND
Must be mature, committed and highly driven
Entry level experience
Must be good food service handler and knowledge of health code standards
TO APPLY
Interested persons should please send CV and written
application letter with GSM number and E – mail address to
Human Resources Manager,
Isalu Hospital,
Ogba – Ikeja.
isaluhrm@gmail.com
Not later than 29th March, 2012.

ADEXEN RECRUITMENT AGENCY JOB FOR OILFIELD SERVICES COMPANY

Adexen Recruitment Agency is mandated by an international Oilfield Services Company to recruit the under listed position for its operations in Nigeria.

JOB TITLE: HSE SPECIALIST
LOCATION: Lagos
REF NO: NGA0788
RESPONSIBILITIES
Understanding legal requirements of each countries and define appropriate actions to achieve compliance. Be in contact with Governments for permitting issue
Coordinate HSE activities in those countries where there is not an HSE Local Responsible
Be the main contact for the integration of Polar Project with company structure and procedures.
Oversee HSE activities in Nigeria (Operations, Supply Chain and FISE), coordinating the local HSE Nigeria Responsible person
Assure proper communication with major customers and verify customer’s requirements are met. Be the main referent to attend customer’s audits.
Identifies applicable legal requirements for each country of Sub-Saharan Africa and ensures compliance.
Supports new initiatives in the region (new facilities, new yards, new commercial agreements)
Define, implement and follow up the HSE Management Program of each facility. Supports the implementation of proper HSE training
Assure full implementation of HESE Training and contribute to knowledge sharing as internal instructor
Carry out internal HSE audits on all activities of Sub-Saharan Africa region.
Availability to travel among Sub-Saharan countries.
The person should have previous experience as HSE Coordinator/Manager in a manufacturing environment and be an administrative support for FISE (Should know/learn the legal HSE requirements/certifications needed by FISE and assure that they are trained to perform all activities in compliance with HESE procedures)
Ability to understand the business, its context and its future evolution: constant updating of his/her unit management and conduction of the necessary reporting.
Personal commitment, tenacity and energy applied to his/her management. Ability to solve problems in order to achieve results
Ability to guide, co-ordinate and control his/her team towards the Business objectives
Ability to develop his/her employees
Ability to manage information in a timely and effective manner, developing cooperation with others and choosing the best communication channel and style according to the
Ability to create collective knowledge inside and outside work team, sharing, registering and documenting ideas/know-how/information/experiences on a shared basis and collaborating preparing materials for training activities
QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE
Engineering Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.)
A minimum of five (5) years working experience
HSE knowledge and experience and advanced NEBOSH certification will be an added advantage
Competent in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power point & Outlook)
Proactive, Good Communication Skills, Networking Skills, Leadership, Knowledge Sharing
Good communication skills – Oral & Written
Good organisational and planning skills
Result-oriented.
Rigorous and in a continuous personal & professional improvement process
CLICK LINK TO APPLY
http://www.adexen.com/en/offer_NGA0788_hse-specialist.html
Not later than 24th March, 2012.

WORLD BANK JOB LEAD ECONOMIST/EDUCATION SPEC (TERTIARY EDUCATION)

JOB # 120376

JOB TITLE LEAD ECONOMIST/EDUCATION SPEC (TERTIARY EDUCATION)
JOB Family Education
LOCATION Washington, DC
APPOINTMENT International Hire
CLOSING DATE 04-Apr-2012
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS English [Essential]; French [Desired]; Spanish [Desired]
BACKGROUND / GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Over the past decade, the World Bank allocated an average of just under one-fifth of its education lending in low- and middle-income countries to tertiary education. But this demand for resources and analytical and technical work is rising. The demand for tertiary education—from specialization programs and polytechnic training to diploma programs and graduate education—is expanding rapidly across the developing world. In seeking to meet this demand, low- and middle-income countries alike are engaging in efforts to increase the availability of tertiary education to growing numbers of secondary school graduates, ensure the quality and relevance of that education so that graduates are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and behaviors demanded in the domestic and global economies, and find ways to make tertiary education affordable to low-income students. As a development partner, the World Bank assists countries to respond to this growing demand by providing technical leadership and operational knowledge in areas such as private and public provision, financing mechanisms, student grants and loans schemes, scholarships and other compensatory programs, system-wide governance and quality assurance.
The World Bank’s Human Development Network is the professional alliance of staff working on development issues related to education, health, nutrition, population, and social protection and labor. The HD Network enables the World Bank to build a global knowledge base of effective policies, programs and interventions in these areas, improve the use of that knowledge base to provide the best advice, technical assistance, and operational support to countries, and renew and strengthen the professional skills and know how of its staff to develop and deploy this knowledge and knowhow in service of its clients.
The Human Development Network’s education policy unit (HDNED) is the education hub of this network, supporting the Bank’s country and regional programs, analytical and operational activities, and staff capacity development. HDNED also serves as the secretariat for the World Bank’s Education Sector Board, the governing body for the education sector in the Bank, which is led by the Bank’s Education Director. HDNED responds to the growing international and institutional attention to education as an instrument for social and economic development. The HDNED work program is guided by the new Education Sector Strategy 2020.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY