ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire, November 14, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Association of Women Lawyers of Côte d’Ivoire, led by its president, Mrs Aimée Zebeyoux, general advocate of the Supreme Court, on Wednesday, 13 November 2013, met with the head of the United Nations Operation in Côte d’Ivoire (UNOCI), Mrs Aïchatou Mindaoudou, at the Mission’s headquarters in Sébroko, Abidjan. Mrs Aimée Zebeyoux said that they had come to present the action plan of their association to Mrs Mindaoudou. “We need to revise our texts and our status in accordance with the legal norms, to provide an impetus for legal consultation…
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JUBA, South Sudan, November 14, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Press release from Government of South Sudan and OCHA The Government of South Sudan and aid agencies launched the humanitarian appeal for 2014-2016 today, unveiling an innovative new direction for humanitarian action in South Sudan. The three-year appeal seeks US$1.1 billion to meet the needs of the most vulnerable 3.1 million people across the country in 2014. This comes to some $355 per person targeted to receive assistance, including emergency health, food and nutrition support. While the core of humanitarian action remains to save lives in emergencies, two new pillars…
NEW YORK, November 14, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Ministry of Health has approved plan to accelerate progress on improving maternal health in Ethiopia in an effort that is expected to address the concern over the so far slow progress the country has made on meeting the Millennium Development Goal on maternal health (MDG 5) . “Advancing better health is a gateway to development progress, lifting economies and societies. Meeting a woman’s need for sexual and reproductive health services will increase her chances of finishing her education, and breaking out of poverty,” saidUN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Representative Mr…
LONDON, United-Kingdom, November 14, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — – First initiative to be delivered in partnership between GSK and Save the Children that aims to save a million children’s lives.A simple low-cost device that helps newborn babies to breathe and has the potential to transform the life chances for thousands of African babies has been awarded the highest fund in the first GSK (http://www.gsk.com) and Save the Children $1million Healthcare Innovation Award.Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/gsk-stc.jpgThe life-saving kit, called a ‘bubble’ Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, or ‘bCPAP’, is used to help babies in respiratory distress, which is often caused by acute respiratory…
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, November 14, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union (AU), Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, welcomes the adoption by the United Nations (UN) Security Council, on 12 November 2013, of resolution 2124 (2013) on Somalia. The Chairperson of the Commission expresses AU’s satisfaction at the decision of the Security Council to authorize an increase in the strength of the AU Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) from 17,731 to 22,126 uniformed personnel, as well as support to the Somali National Army (SNA), through an appropriate UN Trust Fund. The strengthening of AMISOM and…
Job Title: Senior Buyer/Contract Administrator Employer: General Electric (GE) Location: Lagos, Nigeria Job Number: 1881424 Business: GE Power & Water Business Segment: Power & Water Career Level: Experienced Function: Sourcing Function Segment: Sourcing Relocation Assistance: No Role Summary/Purpose: Essential Responsibilities: • Reviews, evaluates, and monitors department purchase requisitions for proper authorization, specifications, and legal compliance; takes responsibility for procuring appropriate items or services; creates and reviews purchase orders; researches and resolves receiving and accounts payable issues; inputs, edits, and retrieves purchasing data; disburses and maintains files related to purchase orders and purchasing; maintains other department files including those pertaining to…
Job Title: Shift Fireman Job Reference: SF 13 Department: Safety & Sanitation Employer: Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc Recruiter: Dragnet Nigeria The Job: • Be present when any potentially flammable activity is being performed in order to ensure that all necessary fire equipment/gear is available and being utilized properly and to put out any fire that may occur • Fight fire within the premises and all other company owned property, to carry out rescue operations for people trapped in lifts or in high places and to assist the company’s subsidiaries’ fire fighters to fight fire on their premises • Carry…
Job Title: Branch Operations Manager – Yaba Branch Employer: Standard Chartered Bank Plc (SCB) Job ID: 407914 Job Function: Consumer Banking Location: Lagos, Nigeria Full/Part Time: Full time Regular/Temporary: Permanent Job Description: • Formulating, implementing, managing and coordinating processes / operations in branches to maximise operational health and continued branch stability in an efficient operation where risks are well controlled. • Create, develop and manage Branch’s based service delivery channels e.g. Cash Sites, card based products, etc and ensure their optimal contribution to banks profitability. • To undertake periodic self-assessment on key controls to assess the proper functioning and adequacy…
Job Title: Teller Service Manager – Yaba Branch Employer: Standard Chartered Bank Plc (SCB) Job ID: 407913 Job Function: Consumer Banking Location: Lagos, Nigeria Full/Part Time: Full time Regular/Temporary: Permanent Job Description • Delivering quality service to customers via efficient and accurate processing while projecting a professional and warm image in all interpersonal dealings. • Ensuring that there is water tight cash controls in place at all times. Key Roles & Responsibilities • Supervision of the processing of all daily cash site transactions for deposits into current and fixed deposit accounts (Involving cash and cheques) and handling associated customer interactions/inquiries/complaints…
Job Title: Medium Enterprise Relationship Manager, Lagos Island Employer: Standard Chartered Bank Plc (SCB) Job ID: 403099 Job Function: Consumer Banking Location: Lagos, Nigeria Full/Part Time: Full time Regular/Temporary: Permanent Job Description: • Acquisition and managing of ME customer relationships through pro-active and consultative approach and detailed understanding of existing customers’ businesses to enhance liabilities and revenues. The holder is to be the link between strategic and tactical / operational roles in the business. • Acquisition of profitable new customers for ME banking business through the creation, development and maintenance of high quality advisory relationships that includes effective consultative selling…
Job Title: SME Portfolio Manager Employer: Standard Chartered Bank Plc (SCB) Job ID: 407759 Job Function: Consumer Banking Location: Lagos, Nigeria Full/Part Time: Full time Regular/Temporary: Permanent Job Description• Acquisition and managing of PSB customer relationships through pro-active and consultative approach and detailed understanding of existing customers’ businesses to enhance liabilities and revenues. The holder is to be the link between strategic and tactical / operational roles in the business. • Acquisition of profitable new customers for PSB banking business through the creation, development and maintenance of high quality advisory relationships that includes effective consultative selling and creative restructuring of…
Job Title: Assistant Relationship Manager Employer: Standard Chartered Bank Plc (SCB) Job ID: 403100 Job Function: Consumer Banking Location: Lagos Island, Nigeria Full/Part Time: Full time Regular/Temporary: Permanent Job Description: • Acquisition and managing of ME customer relationships through pro-active and consultative approach and detailed understanding of existing customers’ businesses to enhance liabilities and revenues. The holder is to be the link between strategic and tactical / operational roles in the business. • Acquisition of profitable new customers for ME banking business through the creation, development and maintenance of high quality advisory relationships that includes effective consultative selling and creative…
Job Title: Web Designer Location: Lagos, Nigeria Employer: Flavour Nigeria Responsibilities: • meeting/liaising with clients to discuss requirements and/or project progress • creating web site designs • producing sample sites • demonstrating and receiving feedback about draft sites • keeping up-to-date with recent technological and software developments • developing skills and expertise in appropriate software/programming languages including html, Javascript and others • producing products that are user-friendly, effective and appealing • Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Qualifications and Requirements: • Minimum of OND in any related discipline • At least 1- 3 years experience Key skills for web…
Job Title: Graphic Designer Location: Lagos, Nigeria Employer: Flavour Nigeria Responsibilities: The graphic designer is responsible for creating design solutions that have a high visual impact. The role involves listening to clients and understanding their needs before making design decisions. Qualifications and Requirements: • Minimum of OND in any related discipline • At least 1- 3 years experience • creative flair • a strong visual sense • originality • strong computer skills • confidence, to present and explain ideas to clients and colleagues • the ability to grasp client needs and consider practical solutions • the ability to pay attention…
Job Title: Internal Communications Manager Employer: British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN) Job number: 2929BR Location: Lagos, Nigeria Appointment type: Permanent Job purpose: As a key member of the Corporate and Regulatory Affairs (CORA) team, the ICM will manage the company’s internal communications programme, provide strategic communication support to the business and assist employees and managers understand their role in making business goals a reality. Will also ensure two-way communication by continuously obtaining employee feedback and keep all levels of employees informed about key issues and events impacting the company. Provide strategic communication and support for – business objectives, by reinforcing…
Job Title: Public Relations Officer Location: Lagos, Nigeria Employer: Flavour Nigeria Responsibilities: • Planning, developing and implementing PR strategies; • Liaising with colleagues and key spokespeople; • Liaising with and answering enquiries from media, individuals and other organisations, often via telephone and email; • Researching, writing and distributing press releases to targeted media; • Collating and analysing media coverage; • Writing and editing in-house magazines, case studies, speeches, articles and annual reports; • Preparing and supervising the production of publicity brochures, handouts, direct mail leaflets, promotional videos, photographs, films and multimedia programmes; • Devising and coordinating photo opportunities; Qualifications and…
Job Title: Results Measurement/Monitoring and Evaluation Supervisor Location: Nigeria Employer: Propcom Mai-karfi Recruiter: GRM International Propcom Mai-karfi is a six year DFID- funded programme that started in December 2011. The goal of this six year programme is increased incomes for the poor through enhanced employment opportunities in Northern Nigeria. The purpose is increased employment and improved productivity in selected agricultural market systems in Northern Nigeria. An exciting opportunity has come up to join a fantastic team working in a challenging and rewarding environment. The vacancy is attractive for first-class candidates with great technical ability matched with a drive and desire…
Job Title: Procurement Analyst Job ID: 41539 Employer: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Location: Abuja, NIGERIA Type of Contract: FTA Local Post Level: NO-B Languages Required: English Duration of Initial Contract: Initial duration of one year Background: • Under the guidance and direct supervision of Service Center Manager the Procurement Analyst supervises or is a team member of the CO Procurement Unit, responsible for effective delivery of procurement services in order to obtain the best value for money. He/she analyzes and interprets the financial rules and regulations and provides solutions to a wide spectrum of complex issues related to procurement.…
Job Title: Consultancy Services – Plan Nigeria Project Manager Location: Abuja, Nigeria Employer: Plan International Sector: Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) Background: • Working in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas, Plan’s stated Global Strategic Goal (2011-15) is to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalised, with high-quality programmes that deliver long-lasting benefits. Plan aims to achieve this goal by working in partnership with others and through high performing teams whose behaviours reflect the corporate values. Plan has a global income of around $800m. • Plan USA took ownership of the Centre for…
Job Title: Consultancy to Conduct Screening Centre Assessment Location: Abuja, Nigeria Employer: International Organization for Migration (IOM) Sector: Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) BACKGROUND/ RATIONALE: Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments IOM is in the process of implementing the European Union funded project “Promoting Better Management of Migration in Nigeria”. The overall objective of the project…