WASHINGTON, November 16, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Funding Opportunity Announcement Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration November 14, 2013 Funding Opportunity Number: PRM-PRMOAPAF-14-002-018689 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number: 19.517 – Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa Announcement issuance date: Thursday, November 14, 2013 Proposal submission deadline: Friday, December 13, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) EST. Proposals submitted after this deadline cannot be considered. **ADVISORY: PRM strongly recommends submitting your proposal early to allow time to address any difficulties that may arise.** Proposed Program Start Dates: January 1, 2013—March 1, 2014 (a) Eligible Applicants: (1) Nonprofits having a…
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Job Title: Procurement Coordinator – Projects Reference: WTOA03248 Recruiter: WTS Energy Holding B.V. / WTS Energy Job description: Interface with all sections within the Materials Management Group to ensure an excellent service is provided to the assigned project. The majority of these projects will be executed under a recently established Alliance between Company and a relatively inexperienced, but fully committed, indigenous contractor. • Interface with Project Management Team to ensure current status of project materials is updates into the project plan. • Produce regular reports on material status for the Project Management Team as requested. • Liaise with Purchasing Team…
Job Title: Criminal Fraud Investigator, FSN-10 Employer: United States Mission No. 2013-059 Ref: A50334 Subject: CRIMINAL FRAUD INVESTIGATOR Location: LAGOS – REGIONAL SECURITY OFFICE (RSO) OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week SALARY: OR – Ordinarily Resident–N4,802,338 p.a. (Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-10 In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan. NOTE: ALL NOT ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. The U.S. Consulate General, Lagos is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for…
TUNIS, Tunisia, November 15, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Multilateral development banks (MDBs) provided almost US $27 billion worldwide, in financing to address the challenges of climate change in 2012, according to the second joint MDB report on climate finance (http://www.ebrd.com/downloads/sector/sei/climate-finance-2012.pdf). The report was released today, in line with the commitment by MDBs to enhance the transparency of their investments in climate change mitigation and adaptation. The report analyzes the financial commitments by the institutions to support climate change mitigation and adaptation, and the information provided has been expanded since the first edition to include better sectoral and regional breakdowns…
Job Title: Qualified Client Manager Location: Lagos, Nigeria Employer: Royal Bean Concepts Responsibilities: • Attend to customers and educating them about the products • Prepare proforma invoice for customers • Make follow up calls to customers • Visit customers to keep up the relationship and enquire about products purchased • Visit companies for possible business transactions • Make follow up calls to customers as regards proposals submitted • Weekly visit of customers to keep up the relationship and enquire about products purchased • Preparation of weekly reportsApply to this job
The Minister of Power, Chinedu Nebo has on Friday November 15, 2013 flagged off a solar powered electricity project in the Durnmi, Mpape and Bwari-Area Council of the Abuja. According to the Power Minister, the project tagged: “Operation Light-Up Nigeria,” an the initiative of the Power Ministry with assistance from Philip International of Netherlands and the Schneider of Germany is a three kilo-watt capacity solar powered electricity project that would provide electricity to the already enumerated 1005 households in Durunmi suburb and other ancillary outlets. Chinedu Nebo disclosed that “Operation Light-up Rural Communities in Nigeria,” is the initiative of the…
Job Title: Deputy Chief of Party Location: Abuja, Nigeria Employer: John Snow, Inc. (JSI), a US-based International Public Health Consulting Firm John Snow, Inc. (JSI) is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party Task Order 4, to provide management support, strategic direction, representational duties and client management for JSI’s integrated supply chain field office in Nigeria. This office manages operations for both the Supply Chain Management System (SCMS) Project (funded by PEPFAR) and the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT. In addition there may be other projects contracted through JSI’s Center for Health Logistics. The mission of the integrated field office is to…
Job Title: Director, Essential Childhood Medicines Employer: Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) Location: Abuja, Nigeria Type: Regular – Full Time (eligible for benefits) Business Unit: Country Programs – Country Teams Overview: The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) was established in 2002 to increase access to care and treatment for people living with HIV/AIDS and to strengthen health systems in resource-poor countries. Over the past few years, CHAI has expanded the scope of our work to include access to high-quality treatment for malaria, new vaccines and essential treatments for common childhood illnesses such as diarrhoea and pneumonia. CHAI has also increasingly…
Job Title: Lawyer Location: Lagos, Nigeria Employer: God is Good Motors Requirements: • Applicants must have good knowledge and experience of their respective fields. • Possession of relevant certifications would be an advantage. How to Apply: Interested and qualified applicants should apply online or send their Cover Letter and CV to hr@godisgoodmotors.com Deadline: 24.11.2013Apply to this job
Job Title: Animator Location: Lagos, Nigeria Employer: God is Good Motors Requirements: • Applicants must have good knowledge and experience of their respective fields. • Possession of relevant certifications would be an advantage. How to Apply: Interested and qualified applicants should apply online or send their Cover Letter and CV to hr@godisgoodmotors.com Deadline: 24.11.2013Apply to this job
Job Title: Network Administrator Location: Lagos, Nigeria Employer: God is Good Motors Requirements: • Applicants must have good knowledge and experience of their respective fields. • Possession of relevant certifications would be an advantage. How to Apply: Interested and qualified applicants should apply online or send their Cover Letter and CV to hr@godisgoodmotors.com Deadline: 24.11.2013Apply to this job
Job Title: Web Developer Location: Lagos, Nigeria Employer: God is Good Motors Requirements: • Applicants must have good knowledge and experience of their respective fields. • Possession of relevant certifications would be an advantage. How to Apply: Interested and qualified applicants should apply online or send their Cover Letter and CV to hr@godisgoodmotors.com Deadline: 24.11.2013Apply to this job
Job Title: Quantity Surveyor Location(s): Nigeria Employer: Construction Company Requirements: • B.Sc or HND. • 2 years Post NYSC experience. Deadline: 28.11.2013Apply to this job
Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor Location(s): Nigeria Employer: Construction Company Requirements: • B.Sc or HND. • At least 5 years cognate experience. Deadline: 28.11.2013Apply to this job
WASHINGTON, November 15, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) (http://www.afdb.org) in collaboration with the World Bank Group will host the first ever ‘Africa Day’ during the Law, Justice and Development (LJD) Week 2013, on November 20th, at the World Bank Group Headquarters in Washington DC. Every year, the LJD Week is organized to provide a forum for legal and development practitioners, scholars, governments and civil society to discuss the critical role the law and judicial mechanisms can play in furthering development outcomes. Photo Donald Kaberuka The aim of “Africa Day” is to bolster knowledge…
Job Title: Multimedia Content Specialist Location: Lagos, Nigeria Employer: Gidi Mobile Limited Vacancy – Our organisation is a dynamic fast-paced technology firm, positioned to make an impact in the technology sector while delivering value to its customers. We seek a Multimedia Content Specialist who will work with the rest of the team in conceptualising and creating multimedia content for the platform. Job Description: The Multimedia Content Specialist will be responsible for developing multimedia content and managing special projects vis-à-vis media. The candidate will: • Produce and edit photo, video and other digital content. • Aid in the process of conceptualizing…
ABUJA, Nigeria, November 15, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Riders from Cote d’ Ivoire, Ghana and Mali finished in the top six positions on Thursday 14th November 2013 at the end of the first stage of the ongoing 3rd ECOWAS Cycling Tour, thereby challenging the dominance of Burkina Faso’s cyclists in the regional competition. The latest stage covered 117 kilometres from Lagos, Nigeria to Ouidah in Benin Republic, with Ivorian cyclist Bolodigui Ouattara finishing first, after arriving at the finish line in three hours 20 minutes 36 seconds. He was followed by Burkina Faso’s AbdoulAziz Nikiema, who clocked three hours…
Job Title: Chief Quantity Surveyor Location(s): Nigeria Employer: Construction Company Requirements: • B.Sc or HND. • At least 10 years cognate experience. Deadline: 28.11.2013Apply to this job
LONDON, United-Kingdom, November 15, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — LittleBigSouls International Charitable Foundation the Voice for the Premature Baby Born in Africa (http://www.littlebigsouls.com), The First and Premier Charity of its kind for premature babies and the Founding Partner/Co-Creator of World Prematurity Day announces the vital 3rd World Prematurity Day 2013. More information: http://bit.ly/1eTFytO Distributed by the African Press Organization on behalf of LittleBigSouls International Charitable Foundation.
NAIROBI, Kenya, November 15, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Twelve technicians from the Defence Forces of Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda recently participated in a malaria diagnostic training event sponsored by the U.S. Africa Command’s Office of the Command Surgeon and the Humanitarian and Health Activities Branch. The event was conducted at the Malaria Diagnostics Centre (MDC), a department of the Kenya Medical Research Institute, and the U.S. Army Medical Research Unit-Kenya, located in Kisumu, Kenya, Oct. 30 – Nov. 12, 2013. The MDC is the largest malaria diagnostic center in sub-Saharan Africa. Turning a negative into…