Job Title: Security Manager – Nigerians only Location: Abuja, Nigeria (regular field visits) Employer: Action Against Hunger | ACF Nigeria Parent Organisation: ACF-international Network The listed vacancy do NOT entail any relocation compensation and priority will be given to locally-based candidates for all areas. Purpose : Provide daily safety and security support to the mission in Nigeria. Regularly review, and amend as necessary, all Nigeria based Safety and Security policies and procedures . Through validation by the Country Director create and implement new ACF Nigeria Security and Safety policies and procedures as required.. Deliver training and knowledge to all staff…
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Job Title: Safety Officer Location: Lagos, Nigeria Employer: OK Plast Nigeria Limited / OK Plast Ltd (OK Group) Requirements: • HND/OND Holder. • Minimum of 2 years cognate experience. Deadline: 05.11.2013Apply to this job
Job Title: Graduate Intern / Architect Reference: BPLARC Location: Lagos, Nigeria Employer: Brickstone Partners Limited (“Brickstone”) Duties: • The Intern would work under close supervision of the ProjectArchitect/Director in Creating building designs and highly detailed drawings using specialist computer-aided design (CAD) applications. • Receives specific and detailed instructions regarding tasks andperforms work efforts in a timely and complete manner. • Takes the initiative to either work out or research a work effort and understands his/her capabilities and when to seek help from mentors • Writing and presenting reports, proposals, applications and contracts. Qualification & Skill sets: • Not more than…
Job Title: Intern Location: Lagos, Nigeria Employer: Textsworth Publishing Ltd. We are looking for motivated, detail-oriented and dedicated individuals in various subject areas, who are eager to learn all aspects of a children’s publishing company and to be part of a small and creative team. The chosen candidates will help out with the editorial, design and sales team. The desired time commitment is twenty hours a week; between 10am to 4pm each week day. This internship does not offer any monetary compensation. Duration is for 3 months. Duties include but are not limited to the following: – Editorial: proofread manuscripts,…
Job Title: Operations Executive Location: Nigeria Employer: Pension Fund Administrator (PFA) Requirements: Minimum of 4 years, Experience with exceptional Microsoft Excel and Reconciliation Skills. Deadline: 06.10.2013Apply to this job
Job Title: Volunteer – Research Organisations to Support HIV program through Sports Location: Nigeria Organization Name: Mgbala Agwa Youth Forum Employer: UN Volunteers (UNV) TASK: • We organize annual soccer competition.The purpose of the competition is to bring to the fore the issues of HIV/AIDS in the community,and to seek behavioral change among youths. • Twelve communities compete for a trophy within the two weeks soccer event. • We use the opportunity to distribute condoms,create awareness on HIV/AIDS as well as educate youths on healthy living • We seek for volunteers that will research for organisations that can support the…
Job Title: Support the Development of an Alternative Funding Plan – Online Volunteer Location: Nigeria Organization Name: Reconciliation and Peace Development Centre (RPDC) Employer: UN Volunteers (UNV) TASK: • Reconciliation and Peace Development Centre (RPDC) is developing an alternative funding plan for the sustainability of its peace club. • The online volunteer is expected to: research and develop efficient and effective external funding options for the peace club; provide detailed activities and proper timing for the funding options; provide clear and concise implementable strategies for the funding options, and any other information that will be useful to make up the…
Job Title: Safety and Security Supervisor Job Number: LAG000079 Location: Lagos, Nigeria Employer: InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG Nigeria) We are currently recruiting our Safety and Security Supervisor. The Safety and Security Supervisor will ensure the Safety and Security of all guests as well as colleagues on the hotel premises. The key responsibilities of the role include: Coordinating and organizing the day to day Hotel security operations and supervise Security Officers; Establish a very good communication / relation with the local police, fire brigade and informal leaders and relevant members of the local community; Assist with preparing Security plans for special…
Job Title: Junior Underwriter Location: Lagos, Nigeria Employer: Insurance Brokering Firm Recruiter: Culminate Consulting Job Roles • Negotiation and renewal of contracts • Portfolio management and business relation • Monitoring premium and claims payment • Visiting clients and producing progress reports • Training (internal and external) Qualification • HND/BSC in insurance related degree preferred • 2-5years experience in e reputable insurance/insurance brokering firm • Very strong technical knowledge (underwriting and claims handling) • Good knowledge of insurance classes, reinsurance and retrocession. • Very Good reporting skills • Good supervisory skills • Ability to quickly build very good and sustainable relationship…
WASHINGTON, September 30, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Press StatementJohn KerrySecretary of StateWashington, DCSeptember 29, 2013On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I offer warm wishes to the people of Botswana on the 47th anniversary of your independence on September 30.Our close friendship and partnership is grounded in shared values and aspirations for a more peaceful, stable and prosperous world.I am especially proud of our partnership in the fight against HIV/AIDS. This is a deeply personal issue for me.During my travels as a Senator and now as Secretary of State, I’ve seen firsthand the compassion…
Job Title: Industrial Attachment / Industrial Trainee / Intern Location: Nigeria Employer: Nigerian Breweries Plc (NB Plc) The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) and the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), in collaboration with Nigerian Breweries Plc, wish to admit qualified young Nigerians of sound character and earning potential to undertake an intensive 6 months training programme on Technical Skills Development in the following areas: 1. Mechanical Maintenance 2. Automation 3. Packaging Operation 4. Brewing Operation 5. Utilities Maintenance/Operations Industrial Training Attachment Objectives: • To train and equip youths with employable skills in the vocational areas listed above • To promote a…
GENEVA, Switzerland, September 26, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The UN Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) is meeting in Geneva from 30 September to 18 October to review women’s rights in the following countries: Moldova (1 Oct), Colombia (2 Oct), Benin (3 Oct), Andorra (4 Oct) Cambodia (8 Oct), Tajikistan (9 Oct), Seychelles (10 Oct) The above are among the 187 States parties to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and are required to submit regular reports to the Committee of 23 international independent experts that monitors…
LUANDA, Angola, September 18, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The new Executive Director for Angola, Mozambique, Namibia and Zimbabwe of the African Development Bank (AfDB) (http://www.afdb.org), Mr. Rafique Mahomed, is undertaking his inaugural visit as Executive Director to Angola from 16-19 September 2013. During the visit, he held the first meeting with Hon. Dr. Job Graça, the Minister of Planning and Territorial Development who is the Bank Group Governor for Angola, to discuss the recent socio-economic development efforts, progress in the implementation of Bank Group’s financed projects, and new areas of cooperation, which include the ongoing dialogue for Angola to…
Job Title: Volunteer Location: Nigeria Employer: Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) VSO ICS gives anyone aged 18-25 a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spend 3 months volunteering abroad in Africa or Asia, working with in-country volunteers, contributing directly to genuine development projects. It’s an opportunity to experience another culture, challenge yourself and develop transferable skills to bring back with you. The three months volunteering could be part of post-school or college skills development, or a career break. The scheme supports people from all backgrounds and also welcomes applications from those who may have specific needs or disabilities. You do not have to pay…
BEIJING, China, September 16, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei announces at the regular press conference:At the invitation of Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Foreign Minister Georges Chikoti of the Republic of Angola will pay an official visit to China from September 15 to 18.
ALGIERS, Algeria, September 16, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird meets Ramtane Lamamra, Algeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, to discuss enhanced cooperation between the two countries on issues of trade, regional security and education.During the visit, Minister Baird reinforced Canada’s commitment to continue working with Algeria toward strengthening security and countering terrorism in North Africa and the Sahel by announcing a contribution of more than $1.2 million toward counterterrorism initiatives in the Sahel.Canada and Algeria have enjoyed diplomatic relations since 1962. Algeria is a key partner for Canada in the fight against terrorism and one of…
ALGIERS, Algeria, September 16, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird meets Abdelmalek Sellal, Prime Minister of Algeria, during Baird’s first official visit to Algeria. Baird used the opportunity to discuss regional security, governance and human rights, as well as to advance economic cooperation and diversify commercial relations.Canada and Algeria have enjoyed diplomatic relations since 1962. Algeria is a key partner for Canada in the fight against terrorism and one of Canada’s largest trading partners in Africa. The bilateral relationship is enhanced by the presence of many Canadian companies in Algeria and a growing Algerian-Canadian community in…
OTTAWA, Canada, September 16, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today announced a contribution of more than $1.2 million toward counterterrorism initiatives aimed at strengthening border security and judicial systems in North Africa and the Sahel. He made the announcement alongside Ramtane Lamamra, Algeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, during a visit to Algeria.During their meeting, the ministers agreed to launch Canada-Algeria counterterrorism consultations. The two countries will seek to renew their terms, until 2015, as co-chairs of the Global Counterterrorism Forum (GCTF) Sahel working group.“Algeria is a key partner for Canada in the fight against global…
GABORONE, Botswana, September 16, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — On September 9, 2013, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Botswana.1After two consecutive years of strong post-crisis growth, Botswana’s output growth slowed down from about 6 percent in 2011 to about 4 percent in 2012. The deceleration was driven by the decline in the mining sector growth owing to the subdued global demand for diamonds, which continued during the first quarter of 2013. On the expenditure side, domestic demand was strong in 2012, with private consumption and investments growth at about 9…
Job Title: Agent Employer: Educational Advancement Centre – Nigeria Job description: – Local Government Area Agents for marketing and installing SchoolonAir Decoders to Schools and Parents. – SchoolonAir is a Satellite Television Station broadcasting Secondary and Primary School lessons to Students via the Satellite all over Africa. Desired Skills and Experience: Ability to plan and approach ProspectsApply to this job